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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Mitooma/ Bushenyi—

Lay Can. Elvansion Tumuhairwe the wife to the West Ankole diocesan dean Ven. Rev. can. Wilson Tumuhairwe has been laid to rest in Mitooma.

Ms. Tumuhairwe died yesterday at Kampala International Teaching University hospital in Ishaka.

It is said that Ms. Tumuhairwe succumbed to diabetes and heart failure.

According an announcement by the Diocesan Secretary Rev. Didas Natweta, circulating on social media, she has been buried today in Kyankukwe Mitooma.

May her soul rest in eternal peace!

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kanungu—

Kanungu District Health Officer Dr. Stephen Ssebudde has succumbed to COVID-19.

Ssebudde passed away on Sunday evening at Entebbe hospital where he has been receiving treatment after he started feeling unwell early this week.

A family member who confided to this reporter confirmed that Ssebudde died on Sunday at around 6Pm after three days of admission in Entebbe Hospital.

Kanungu Resident District Commissioner Hajji Shafiq Ssekandi who also heads the District COVID-19 taskforce says that Ssebudde’s death is a big blow to the district health department.

His death comes at a time when the country has already registered 61,977 cumulative cases, representing a test positivity rate of 18.7%

The country has 884 Active cases, 48,160 Cumulative recoveries, and 428 total deaths.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi.

Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner Ms. Jane Asiimwe Muhindo has closed Kabagarame pork market over COVID 19.

Ms. Jane Asiimwe Muhindo had earlier issued strict guidelines for Kabagarame pork market as COVID 19 cases surge.

In a letter dated 10th.June.2021 addressed to the management Kabagarame market traders association, the RDC noted that only 20 people should be allowed to sell pork per week.

She added that prepared pork should be packed so that the buyers could take it home (take away).

The RDC in her letter argued that these measures would prevent people from congregating at the weekly pork market which is likely to increase the spread of COVID 19.

However, traders failed to agree among themselves and choose 20 people to work in the first week as directed by the RDC. She thus closed the market until further notice.

Kabagarame pork market is one of the hot spots where people congregate on every Saturday to enjoy pork.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

43 residents of Bushenyi district have tested positive to COVID 19 within a space of around four days.

According to the DHO Dr. Edward Mwesigye the most affected areas are; Central, Ishaka divisions, Kyeizooba, Kyamuhunga and Nyabubare sub counties.

Dr. Mwesigye noted that 28 samples were collected from residents within the district while 15 were tested outside the district.

He revealed that two are admitted at KIU while 41 are being managed from their homes.

He called upon the people of Bushenyi to observe SOPs by wearing masks, washing hands; sanitizing, social distancing and they should remain home.

This wave of COVID 19 is stronger than the first attack since the district registered a few cases compared to the first time.

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In Kampala—

President Museveni has appointed Hon Jessica Alupo as the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda. In the new appointments, Hon Robinah Nabbanja will be the Prime Minister.

Below is the full list;
1.    H.E. the Vice President        ─    HON. JESSICA ALUPO; (MAJ.RTD) Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament    ─ HON. ROBINAH NABBANJA.

2.  1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs ─ HON. REBECCA KADAGA
3.  2nd Deputy Prime Minister  & Deputy Leader of Gov’t Business in Parliament    ─ HON.GEN. MOSES ALI;
4.  3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Port-folio  ─  HON.LUKIA NAKADAMA.

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6.  Minister of Education and  Sports  ─    HON. MUSEVENI JANET KATAAHA.
7.  Minister, Office of the President (Presidency) ─    MS. MARIAM DHOKA BABALANDA
8.  Minister, Office of the President (Security) ─    HON. JIM MUHWEEZI.
9.  Minister, Office of the President Serviced by the State House Comptroller, in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation  ─   DR. MUSENERO MONICA.
10.  Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs ─  HAJAT MISI KABANDA
11.  Minister, Office of the Prime  Minister (General Duties) ─  RT.HON.KASULE LUMUMBA
12.  Government Chief Whip     ─    HON. TAYEBWA  THOMAS.
13.  Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness & Refugees)  ─    HON. ONEK HILARY.
14.  Minister for Karamoja Affairs    ─    HON. MARIA GORETTI
    KITUTU.
15.  Minister of Agriculture, Animal   Industry and Fisheries   ─   HON. FRANK TUMWEBAZE.
16.  Attorney-General       ─    MR. KIRYOWA KIWANUKA.
17.  Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs  ─  HON.VINCENT SSEMPIJJA BAMULANGAKI.
18.  Minister of Energy and Minerals Development ─    HON. RUTH NANKABIRWA.
19.  Minister of Finance, Planning And Economic Development    ─    HON. MATIA   KASAIJA.
20.  Minister of Foreign Affairs  ─    HON. JEJE ODONGO.
21.  Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development  ─    HON. BETTY AMONGI.
22.  Minister of Health      ─    HON. DR. JANE ACENG.
23.  Minister of Information,   Communications Technology  And National Guidance  ─    DR. CHRIS  BARYOMUNSI.
24.  Minister of Internal Affairs    ─    HON. KAHINDA OTAFIRE
25.  Minister of Justice and  Constitutional Affairs  ─
26.  Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development   ─    HON. JUDITH     NABAKOBA.
27.  Minister of Local Government    ─    HON. RAPHAEL MAGYEZI.
28.  Minister of Public Service    ─    HON. MURUULI  MUKASA.
29.  Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities ─    HON. TOM BUTIME.
30.  Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives   ─    MR. FRANCIS MWEBESA.
31.  Minister of Water and Environment   ─    HON. CHEPTORIS  MANGUSHO.
32.  Minister of Works and  Transport    ─    GEN. KATUMBA WAMALA.

MINISTERS OF STATE:

Office of the President:

1.  Minister of State, Office of the President (Economic Monitoring)    ─    HON. PETER OGWANG.
2.  Minister of State, Office of the President (Ethics and Integrity)  ─    HON. AKELLO ROSE.

Office of the Vice President:

3.  Minister of State, Office of the Vice President  ─    HON. MUTASINGWA DIANA NANKUNDA.Office of the Prime Minister:
4.  Minister of State, Office of  The Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and
   Refugees)   ─   HON. ANYAKUN ESTHER DAVINIA.
5.  Minister of State, Office of   The Prime Minster (Northern Uganda)   ─   HON. KWIYUCWINY GRACE FREEDOM.
6.  Minister of State, Office of the  Prime Minister (Karamoja)    ─    HON. AGNES NANDUTU.
7.  Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (Luwero Triangle – Rwenzori Region)  ─    MS. ALICE KABOYO.
8.  Minister of State, Office of the  Prime Minister (Bunyoro Affairs)  ─   HON. NAMUYANGU KACHA JENNIFER.
9.  Minister of State, Office of the  Prime Minister (Teso Affairs)     ─   HON. DR. ONGALO- OBOTE.

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

10.  Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Agriculture)    ─   HON. KYAKULAGA FRED BWIINO.
11.  Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries  (Animal Industry)  ─ HON. RWAMIRAMA BRIGHT.
12.  Minister of State for Agriculture,  Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries) ─    HON. ADOA HELLEN.

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs:

13.  Deputy Attorney General        ─    HON. KAFUUZI JACKSON.

Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs

14.  Minister of State for Defence  And Veteran Affairs (Defence)   ─    HON. OBOTH OBOTH JACOB MARKSON.
15.  Minister of State for Defence  And Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs) ─    HON. OLERU HUDA.

Ministry of East African Affairs

16.  Minister of State for  East African Affairs     ─    MR. MAGODE IKUYA.

Ministry of Education and Sports

17.  Minister of State for Education   And Sports (Higher Education)   ─    HON.DR. MUYINGO  JOHN CHRYSOSTOM.
18.  Minister of State for Education  And Sports (Primary Education)    ─    HON. DR. MORIKU JOYCE KADUCU.
19.  Minister of State for Education   And Sports (Sports)  ─    HON. OBUA DENIS HAMSON.

Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development:

20.  Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Development (Energy)  ─    HON. OKASAI SIDRONIUS OPOLOT.
21.  Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Development (Minerals) ─    HON. PETER LOKERIS.

Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development:

22.  Minister of State for Finance Planning and Economic  Development (General Duties)   ─    HON. HENRY MUSAASIZI.
23.  Minister of State for Finance,   Planning and Economic  Development (Planning)  ─    HON. AMOS   LUGOLOOBI.
24.  Minister of State for Finance,   Planning and Economic Development (Privatization and Investment) ─    HON. ANITE EVELYN.
25.  Minister of State for Finance,     Planning and Economic  Development (Micro-Finance)  ─    HON. KYEYUNE HARUNA KASOLO.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

26.  Minister of State for Foreign  Affairs (International Affairs)  ─    HON. ORYEMOKELLO
27.  Minister of State for Foreign  Affairs (Regional Affairs)     ─    MR. JONH MULIMBA.

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development:

28.  Minister of State for Gender,  Labour and Social Development (Gender and Culture)    ─    HON. PEACE MUTUUZO.
29.  Minister of State for Gender,   Labour and Social Development
    (Youth and Children Affairs)     ─    HON. NYIRABASHITSI   SARAH MATEKE.
30.  Minister of State for Gender,  Labour and Social Development (Employment and Industrial  Relations)    ─    HON. OKELLO ENGOLA.
31.  Minister of State for Gender,   Labour and Social Development (Disability Affairs)  ─    HON. HELLEN ASAMO.
32.  Minister of State for Gender  Labour and Social Development  (Elderly Affairs)  ─    HON. GIDUDU MAFAABI.

Ministry of Health:

33.  Minister of State for Health   (General Duties)    ─    HON. BANGIRANA  KAWOYA.
34.  Minister of State for Health  (Primary Health Care) ─    HON. MARGARET MUHAANGA

Ministry of Information Communication Technology and National Guidance:

35.  Minister of State for Information Communication Technology and  National Guidance  ─    MS. JOYCE  SSEBUGWAWO.

Ministry of Internal Affairs:

36.  Minister of State for  Internal Affairs   ─    GEN. DAVID MUHOOZI.

Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs:

37.  Minister of State for Kampala   Capital City and  Metropolitan ─    MR. KABUYE  KYOFATOGABYE;

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development:

38.  Minister of State for Lands,  Housing and Urban Development (Housing)        ─    HON. NAMUGANZA PERSIS.
39.  Minister of State for Lands,  Housing and Urban Development (Urban Development)    ─    HON. OBIGA KANIA.
40.  Minister of State for Lands,  Housing and Urban Development (Lands)    ─    MR.SAM MAYANJA.

Ministry of Local Government:

41.  Minister of State for   Local Government   ─    HON. VICTORIA RUSOKE.
    Ministry of Public Service:
42.  Minister of State for  Public Service    ─    MS. GRACE MARY  MUGASA

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities:

43.  Minister of State for Tourism,  Wildlife and Antiquities ─    HON. MARTIN MUGARRA
    Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives:
44.  Minister of State for    Trade,  Industry and Cooperatives (Cooperatives)    ─ HON GUME  FREDRICK NGOBI.
45.  Minister of State for Trade,   Industry and Cooperatives (Industry)  ─    HON. BAHATI DAVID.
46.  Minister of State for Trade,    Industry and Cooperatives
    (Trade)    ─    HON. HARRIET NTABAAZI.

Ministry of Water and Environment:

47.  Minister of State for Water and Environment (Environment)    HON. BEATRICE ANYWAR
48.  Minister of State for Water   And Environment (Water)   ─    HON. AISHA SEKKINDI
    Ministry of Works and Transport:
49.  Minister of State for Works And Transport (Works) ─    HON. MUSA ECHWERU.
50.  Minister of State for Works    ─    HON. BYAMUKAMA FRED.
    And Transport (Transport)

SPECIAL ENVOY:

1.  RT. HON. DR. RUHAKANA RUGUNDA
   SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SPECIAL DUTIES, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS:

1.  HON. AMELIA KYAMBADDE –         SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR – INDUSTRIES
2.  HON. BETTY KAMYA         –     SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR – LANDS
3.  PROF. EPHRAIM KAMUNTU    –    SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR – ECONOMIC  AND MANIFESTO IMPLEMENTATION
4.  HON. SARAH KANYIKE        –    SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR – KAMPALA
5.  GEN. ELLY TUMWINE        –    SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR – SECURITY

    NRM SECRETARIAT:

1.  HON. RICHARD TODWONG    –    SECRETARY-GENERAL NRM
2.  HON. ROSE NAMAYANJA        –    DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL NRM
3.  HON. OUNDO NEKESA        –    NATIONAL TREASURER  NRM

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—

10 students in Mbarara district have tested positive to COVID 19 amidst re-closure of schools by the president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

According to Mbarara RCC Col. James Mwesigye 7 of the victims are from Maryhill High School while the other three are Pupils of Parenting Primary School.

Mwesigye however, dismissed false reports that had earlier circulated on social media claiming that 92 students at Maryhill High School had tested positive with the virus.

“Those who are saying that there are 92 cases of Covid-19 at Maryhill High School are creating anxiety but there are only 7 cases that tested positive at the school and three at Parenting Primary School in Mbarara and they are not in critical condition,” Mr Mwesigye said.

Mean while, Mbarara regional referral hospital director, Dr. Celestine Barigye said the virus situation in Ankole sub region is bad as 19 people are admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) while more than 60 cases are under home based care.
“We now have 19 Covid-19 patients in the hospital and they are all in critical condition. Of course, we have relatives to the doctors and one of the doctors at the referral is also sick. There are some other health workers sick and Covid is everywhere as many people have been infected,” Dr Barigye added.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase

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In Rukiga—

Ugandan comedienne Anne Kansiime Kubiryaba, popularly known as Anne Kansiime has lost her mother on the morning of Sunday 6th June, 2021.

The self-styled Queen of Comedy had a month to remember in April after giving birth to baby Selasie Ataho and reportedly being proposed to by boyfriend Skylanta.

The month of June, however, has started off on a bad note with the loss of her mother who raised her to become a big star.

The sad Kansiime revealed the terrible news of the loss of her mother through posts across her social media.

The 35-year-old wrote, “God’s ways are indeed not our ways. My mother has gone to be with the Lord this morning.”

Several celebrities and fans have already started pouring in their condolences message towards the comedienne.

Kansiime was born in Mparo in present day Rukiga in the western region of Uganda.

Her father is a retired banker while her departed mother has been a house wife

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In Kabale—

High Court in Kabale has summoned the emeritus Archbishop of Church of Uganda Stanley Ntagali to file his defense in a case which a reverend is seeking Shs500m in damages.

Archbishop Ntagali is accused of committing adultery with Ms Judith Tukamuhabwa, a wife of Rev Christopher Tugumehabwe.

Rev Tugumehabwe now wants Shs500m from Archbishop Ntagali for causing him untold suffering and dividing his family.

“Whereas the above petitioner (Rev Tugumehabwe) has filed a petition for damages, a copy of which is attached; you are hereby summoned to appear in this court in person or by an agent on the July 14 …Take notice that in default of your so doing, the petition will be heard and determined in your absence,” the June 1 summons to Archbishop Ntagali read in part.

In the suit filed on May 26, the Rev Tugumehabwe contends that in October 2019, he invited Archbishop Ntagali to his daughter’s graduation ceremony as a friend, and also in his capacity as his superior. It is at that function that he introduced his wife Judith to the retired archbishop.

 “Archbishop Ntagali exchanged contacts with my wife (Judith),”Rev Tugumehabwe stated in his court documents.

Ever since, the petitioner started suspecting that the 2nd respondent was having an affair with his wife until he landed on telephone messages, full of love flashes sent by the 2nd respondent to his wife though she denied having an extramarital affair.

As time may have it, the petitioner remained patient with his wife. Around late 2019, the 1st respondent (his wife) conceived and throughout the period of her pregnancy, she was on and off from the family rented home in Rwakaraba.

The 1st respondent was making unexpected and unexplainable travels to Kampala whereon, your petitioner later found out that his wife was having an affair with the 2nd respondent when he landed on an audio phone recordings full of affection and romantic words between them,”  the documents further state.

The Rev Tugumehabwe adds that when he confronted his wife about it, she admitted to the affair before the retired archbishop sought forgiveness from him.

Going forward in 2019, Rev. Tugumehabwe decided to open up a boutique in Mbarara City at Amazon building, Level 2, Room 11 for his wife to operate as a family business.

However, he says he was shocked when his wife started being on and off and that sometimes when he came to check on her, he would find the boutique closed with her whereabouts unknown before later learning that she used to travel to Kampala.

He adds that around 2020, his wife deserted the family home, closed the boutique and travelled to Kampala from where she gave birth to a baby boy.

“In the month of April, 2021, the 2nd respondent (Ntagali) while at Namirembe Cathedral made a public admission to having fallen into the sin of committing adultery with your petitioner’s wife and sought for forgiveness from the Christian fraternity all over the world.” Rev. Tugumehabwe says in his court documents.

He adds that because the alleged actions of Ntagali, who was supposed to be an exemplary church leader to his flock and subordinates caused him untold emotional and moral suffering, he  seeks for damages from him.

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By Stuart Tugume

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In Sheema—

Police in Sheema are hunting for unknown mother who dumped her two day old toddler into a pit latrine.

The owner of the latrine Emphrasti Kakurustyano a resident Nyamiko village Kihunda ward Kagango division Sheema municipality told www.mknewslink.com that she was informed by  her grandchildren that a child was crying inside their latrine.

She added that she informed the LCI chairperson to call officers from Kihunda police post who rushed to the scene, dag the pit latrine, removed the baby and rushed it to Kihunda health center III for management.

Priscica Ainembabazi a nurse at Kihunda Health center III confirmed that the baby was two days old and advised that it should be rushed to the incubator machine.

Meanwhile, ASP. Mary Mukago told www.mknewslink.com  that they are planning on transferring the baby to Mbarara referral hospital as they hunt for the mother.

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In Kampala—

UPDF General Katumba Wamala has this morning survived death after he was shot at by unknown assailants.

The attack happened near his home in Bukoto as he drove out for his duties.

The former Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Wamala has been rushed for medical attention by a boda boda cyclist.

Gen. Katumba Wamala’s daughter, only identified as Brenda and the driver are alleged to have been killed in an assassination attempt on the General’s life.

Brig. Flavia Byekwaso the UPDF spokesperson said he was still gathering information and www.mknewslink.com will keep you updated as this sis a developing story.