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INAUGURATION OF NEW BUNYORORO KITARA KINGDOM PRIME MINISTER AND CABINETS FLOPS .

The Palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro

BY MOSES ANDAMA

IN HOIMA CITY——

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Plans to inaugurate the new Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister, Dr Kasirivu Kyamanywa and his cabinet into office have flopped.

Today , the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Chief Prince (Okwiri) Eng. Fred Mugenyi Ruchunya had vowed to officially inaugurate the new Prime Minister and his cabinet into office but the function has been suspended.

One of the new cabinet ministers who preferred anonymity told MK news link reporter via phone that he even slept in Hoima City in preparation of the inauguration but in vain.Instead, Okwiri called for a press conference at his home in which he announced that the new cabinet members started working long ago in their private offices despite not being in the official Kingdom offices.

Okwiri was however hesitant to reveal the next step and new dates of installing the new cabinet into the Kingdom offices.he has asked the reigning Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga to admit and leave office peacefully.

The press conference was attended by some of the new cabinet members including the interim speaker and Mr Denis Asiimwe who recently sued the Kingdom officials.

Unlike during the previous attempt, there was no heavy deployment at the Kingdom Headquarter. It should be remembered that the new cabinet was appointed by Okwiri in September this-year.

However, their appointment was denounced as unlawful by some of the Kingdom subjects, prompting a one Denis Asiimwe who hails from Masindi Municipality to drag the conflicting officials to Hoima High court.

Mr. Denis sued the reigning Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga, the Chief Prince Fred Ruchunya and the Kingdom’s Royal Commission Chairperson, Dr. Kaliisa Kabagambe.In his petition filed on 5th Sep. 2024, Denis wanted court to declare the appointment of the new cabinet as unlawful.

However, in a turn of events, Denis and Okwiri later entered a consent judgment with court, in which they anonymously agreed that the appointment of the new cabinet was lawful.

Following their consent, court on Monday this-week declared that the new Prime Minister and his cabinet are obliged to take-up their offices and conduct administrative duties.

However, in response, the reigning Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga disregarded the consent judgment as impartial and he has since vowed not to leave office.Since June this-year, Okwiri and some Babito clan leaders have been pushing for the resignation of Byakutaga claiming that his term ended on June 30th 2024.

However, Byakutaga insisted saying he was granted an open contract by Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru

Posted On 21 Dec 2024

, By brian

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WARNS BANYORO AGAINST INTERNAL KINGDOM CONFLICTS

By Moses Andama

In Bunyoro——-

President Yoweri Museveni has warned Banyoro against internal conflicts, and focus on creating personal wealth for their own goals.

Museveni sounded the warning yesterday while closing one week annual national youth conference organised by Hoima Catholic diocese at st Andrea Kaawah college in Bujumbura in Hoima city.

Museveni’s warning follows the recent conflict in the Kingdom over the seat of prime minister this came after eng Fred Rucunya Mugenyi the chief prince (okwiri) of the Kingdom announced an interim kingdom cabinet led by dr Kyamanywa Kasirivu Atwooki as the new interim prime minister replacing Andrew Kurungi Byakutaga.

This decision came after an emergency meeting held by the Babiito clan which issued one week ultimatum for Byagutaga to vacate the office alleging that tenure was illegal.

The Babiito clan was dissatisfied with the royal commission decision in July to extend Byakutaga’s term by one year .

However Byakutaga vowed not to vacate his office claiming that the new interim cabinet appointed by Babiito clan is illegal.

Byakutaga asserted that only Omukama Dr Solomon Gafubusa Rukirabasaija Iguru 1 has the power to appoint or dismiss kingdom officials

Museveni also used the same chance to applaud the Catholic church for mentoring the young people on i ideology, spirituality and complementing the government efforts of fighting poverty in the country and pledged 200 million shillings to Hoima Catholic diocese youth center .

The Bishop of Hoima Catholic diocese Vincent Kirabo hailed Museveni for the support he has continuously given to the Catholic church including youth conference.

Posted On 16 Dec 2024

, By brian

CONTROVERSIAL BUSHENYI’S KANYAMURERA SEED SCHOOL CAN’T OPEN IN FEB 2025 DESPITE MINISTRY HAVING RECRUITED TEACHERS

BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]

IN BUSHENYI—-

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Controversial Bushenyi’s Kanyamurera seed secondary school cannot open in Feb 2025 because work is behind schedule. This is according to Bushenyi district public accounts committee that visited the site today Dec. 09, 2024

Despite the above bad development, the ministry of education and sports is in final stages of recruitment of teachers, others staffs as well as other necessities for the seed school.

According to Bushenyi district Eng. Kiiza Banarbas Mponimpa, the contractor’s time expired on Oct. 08, 2024 and was given more 4 months which will expire early feb. 2025.

www.mknewslink.com managing director visited the site together with Bushenyi district PAC but there is a handful of workers on the site.

The site Eng. Told members of the committee chaired by Muhammed Kamadhi that work was at 70% but members refused after touring and put the work at 50%

Bushenyi district PAC chairman Muhammed Kamadhi

Sources told www.mknewslink.com news website that the contractor has already been paid 3billion out of 3.5billion. When PAC members asked the Eng. Mbonimpa how much had been paid to the contractor, he told them that he would reveal figures in office.

Another credible source told this news website that the first contractor abandoned the site and later sub-contracted it because the district officials from the top ate a lot of money from the contract and decided to leave.

When PAC chairman asked the Eng. About the contractor sub-contracting the seed school contract, he denied the information and said that it was the same contractor.

A source also told www.mknewslink.com that the sub-contracted contractor brings a handful of staff when he is expecting visitors from the ministry or district and after visitors have gone away, they are removed from the site and no work goes on.

There were a lot of pulling of ropes in Bushenyi district council during allocation of this seed school to Kanyamurera. There was competition and fightings in the district council by councilors on allocation of this school.

Its being constructed at Kanyamurera moscue along Ishaka –Kasese high way near Global village tea factory.

Mr. Johnson Nagasha member of PAC

Posted On 09 Dec 2024

, By brian

MAJ. GEN. KAHINDA OTAFIIRE SHOCKS BISHOP JOHNSON IN SHEEMA, “I WORSHIP WITCHDOCTORS”

BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE [MK]

IN SHEEMA——

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The minister of internal affairs and MP Ruhinda central Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire shocked Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni and other clergy that among all others he also worships witch doctors.

He made this shocking revelation while presiding over a function in Sheema district Friday.

He noted that on Monday, he is a protestant, Tuesday Catholic, Wednesday, he is a Moslem, Thursday he visits witch doctors, Friday is born again, Saturday he is Adventist and then he rests on Sunday.

He said all the above before men of God and other believers led by Bishop Twinomujuni.

Hon Otafiire is catholic and his Christian name is Saverino. His home district, Mitooma which he has led for some time is full of witch doctors conning Ugandans daily.

The reason as to why every one at the function was shocked by Otafiire’s utterances was because it was a church function.

Posted On 30 Nov 2024

, By brian

CATHOLICS VS PROTESTANTS THREATEN TO TEAR APART KIGEZI SUB REGION

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante [MK]

In Kigezi—–

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Religious fights between catholics and protestants in Kigezi sub-region western Uganda are at its peak even comparable to DP and UPC during Obote II regime

According to www.mknewslink.com Managing director’s research done for six months comparing the two religions and its followers, the sharp differences are evident.

Even president Yoweri Museven while campaigning for Rose kabagyeni for woman MP Kisoro By-election. He confirmed that there are religious differences and these differences are between catholics and protestants.

What angers most protestants is the fact that Kigezi has four ministers; Maj Gen Jim muhwezi is the only protestant,David Bahati,Henry Musasiziand Dr Chris Baryamunsi are all catholics.

According to our research whatever is done in Kigezi is measured and considered according to Catholicism and Protestantism.

The most affected districts are in greater kabale that is kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda as well as Kisoro. For Rukungiri and Kanungu the vice is there but is not at its peak as it is in the above districts.

It is evident that in every district there are king makers and whenever they decide according to their religious then the other religions decide contrary

In the coming elections of 2025 and 2026, Catholics and protestants will be fielding in candidates with the same position as now religious fights are on top of everything.

Finally, as highlighted above, every activity to be done in Kigezi is measured according Catholicism and Protestantism.

Posted On 21 Nov 2024

, By brian

24 YEAR OLD MAN FOUND BEHEADED IN KAGADI DISTRICT

By Talemwa Johnbosco

in Kagadi—–

Shock has engulfed the residents of Rutuuza, Matungulu LC1 in Burola Sub County as a 24 year old man has been found beheaded and placed alongside the road.

The deceased has been only identified as Tugume whom it is alleged that his death follows regular fights over land by his family members.

Speaking to the district councilor Buroola sub county Bizimungu Philip he revealed that the deceased has been a hard working man, that his death Could have come as a result of misunderstanding between him and his elder brother who was caught with the aid of sniffer dog and is currently in police custody for further investigations.

Biziimungu further cautioned the public to always avoid taking laws into their hands explaining that having land quarrel issues solved by local leaders is the only peaceful way to prevent increased killings in their respective communities.

Posted On 19 Nov 2024

, By brian

BISHOP JOHNSON WARNS CLERGY AGAINST ADULTERY, PROSTITUTION

By Twesigye Aggrey

IN KITAGATA SHEEMA—-

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The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese, Johnson Twinomujuni, has urged couples to remain united and work together for the growth and development of their families.

Speaking yesterday at a confirmation ceremony held at St. Paul Church of Uganda in Kitagata Archdeaconry, where more than 530 Christians were welcomed into the Anglican faith, Bishop Twinomujuni emphasized the importance of cooperation among family heads as a foundation for prosperity and stability.

The Bishop also issued a stern warning to clergy members, advising them to avoid behaviors such as adultery and prostitution, both to uphold moral standards and to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Additionally, the ceremony served as a fundraising event, generating over 47 million Ugandan shillings for the ongoing construction of a new church building. The project, projected to cost 1.5 billion shillings, is being overseen by Dr. Nicholas Mwebesa, Treasurer of Kitagata Archdeaconry.

Posted On 12 Nov 2024

, By brian

BUNYORO: CATTLE KEEPERS ACCUSE POLICE OF STEALING THEIR ANIMALS

By Moses Andama

in Bunyoro——

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Pastoralists in Buliisa District accuse police officers of allegedly conniving with cattle thieves to steal cattle from farmers.

This was disclosed yesterday by a section of cattle keepers during a meeting chaired by the Resident Commissioner RDC Buliisa held in Kigoya LC1 Village Kigoya Parish Buliisa Sub County Buliisa District.

The purpose of the meeting was to get up a mechanisms of combatting cattle theft in the district.

Simon Muhinya a pastoralist in Kigoya village said on several occasion once a suspect is arrested, they are being released any how thus accusing police for conniving with thieves to steal their animals.

Kaitare stivin another cattle keeper from Kigoya village blamed police for failing to help pastoralists though they are given references.

Sebasoka Stephen also another cattle keeper had to say the same above.

Muhangi Richard Kosan however accused one identified as Grace for always being behind to remove suspects from custody.

Steven Kaitare also asked RDC to investigate Grace`s connivance with suspects.

John Mwahule the DPC Buliisa denied the allegation and asked for unity to curb the vice.

Longino Byagagaire Bahebwe the Resident District Commissioner RDC Buliisa however asked pastoralists to always have head count of their animals.

However, the Kigoya Parish LC2 Chairperson Mr. Abiri Watumbu challenged the community members to desist from theft and embrace Parish Development Model Prgram to relieve them from poverty.

Posted On 10 Nov 2024

, By brian

TYCOON OBADIA RUSHAMBUZA TO BE BURIED TOMORROW, FRIDAY

BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]

IN BUSHENYI

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A Bushenyi born tycoon, Obadia Ntebekeine Rushambuza who died on Nov. 1, 2024 in a Nairobi Hospital will buried tomorrow Friday 8

According to the family members, he will be burried at his home in Nyakabirizi Bushenyi district. There was a service today at st. steven’s church which he build near his home.

According to a family source, he felt unwell while in Kyamuhunga Bushenyi after chairing the Abagooma Clan meeting last weekend.

He continued after the clan meeting where he was a prime minister attended the wedding party of the son of Bushenyi district chairman Mr. Jafari Basajabalaba at Tuzzaq hotel in Bushenyi town.

The family source who never wanted to be named told www.mknewslink.com managing director that because his condition continued to worsen, he was airlifted from Nyakisharara mini airport in Mbarara and taken to Nairobi for quick treatment.

The late Obadia Rushambuza is absolutely rich with a lot of investments in Uganda and abroad.

His second wife Naome Kibaju is the member of parliament for Sheema North in Sheema district.

Most of late Obadia’s brothers and relatives are hugely rich. He got a lot of money during Idda Amin DADA’s time as president. Since then he has maintained his riches and added more.

His late father Canon Zabron Rushambuza ‘Aimukama’ was also rich.

He left many children and two official wives. He was above 70 years of age.

Posted On 07 Nov 2024

, By brian

BREAKING NEWS: TYCOON OBADIA RUSHAMBUZA IS DEAD

BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]

IN BUSHENYI/KAMPALA———–

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A Bushenyi born tycoon, Obadia Ntebekeine Rushambuza has died today Nov. 1, 2024 in a kampala hospital.

According to a family source, he felt unwell while in Kyamuhunga Bushenyi after chairing the Abagooma Clan meeting last weekend.

He continued after the clan meeting where he was a prime minister attended the wedding party of the son of Bushenyi district chairman Mr. Jafari Basajabalaba at Tuzzaq hotel in Bushenyi town.

The late Obadia Rushambuza is absolutely rich with a lot of investments in Uganda and abroad.

His second wife Naome Kibaju is the member of parliament for Sheema North in Sheema district.

Most of late Obadia’s brothers and relatives are hugely rich. He got a lot of money during Idda Amin DADA’s time as president. Since then he has maintained his riches and added more.

His late father Canon Zabron Rushambuza ‘Aimukama’ was also rich.

The program for burial by the time we published this story was not yet out.

He left many children and two official wives. He was above 70 years of age.

Posted On 01 Nov 2024

, By brian

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