September, 4th 2018
By Micheal Atwakiire Bitunga
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In Sheema—-
Sheema district political conflicts between former woman MP Sheema district Rosemary Nyakikongoro and her successor Jacklet Atuhaire that have been paused for a while have resumed.
This follows after Jacklet started fundraising for the completion of a resource center building which was started by her predecessor (Nyakikongoro) which angered the latter.
On 30th and 31st August 2018, Jacklet met chairpersons LC 1, 2, 3 and women councilors at Sheema hall and Bugongi town council respectively and asked each village contribute at least 2 hens and every LC 3 chairman a goat towards the completion of the resource center building at the district.
The building which is at wall plate stage was set up by Sheema women’s development forum (SWODEF), a women’s association that was initiated by Rosemary Nyakikongoro.
During her speech at Sheema hall on 30th August 2018, Jacklet told the audience that they need 300 million shillings to complete the building.
She also set the fundraising day on 28th September this year where the speaker of parliament Rt. Hon. Rabecca Kadaga will be the chief guest.
However, Nyakikongoro on Monday September 3, held a meeting at the district with the SWODEF leaders who initiated the block but wondered how Jacklet started to fundraise for what she didn’t start.
The former legislator also noted that she received many calls complaining on why she asked them goats and chicken
“I was shocked when I received more than twenty phone calls from chairpersons and women councilors why I demand hens from them….I was ashamed,” Nyakikongoro wondered.
She added that Prof Elijah Mushemeza who is the chairperson fundraising committee told her that the building is for the whole district and that they also contributed from the start.
Nyakikongoro thus refuted all rumors that the block is under government and also that she has failed to complete it.
“This block isn’t for the government; we just requested government to give us land.
Those who say that I have failed to finish it are on their stories, even we had brought here timber for roofing but we decided to give them to Moslems who were here suffering,” She noted.
She noted that “today at 6pm I have a meeting with donors from abroad who have given us all money required to finish our block.”
She added that she has already appealed to courts of Law accusing those who want to take people’s property illegally and forcefully.

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Tuesday September 4th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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In Bushenyi—
National Water and Sewerage Corporation [NWSC] on Monday September,3 commissioned water projects in areas of Kakanju and Bitooma subcounties in Igara West and Buramba in Ishaka Division.
The stakeholders’ meeting was held with local leaders and citizens in a bid to sensitize and educate the population so that the project does not encounter challenges. Over 15 parishes from Kakanju, Bitooma and Buramba are to benefit from this project.
Over the past 5years, NWSC under the management of Eng Prof. Silver Mugisha has extended piped water from 23 to 250 towns.
Speaking as the Chief Guest, Jaffari Bassajabalaba the Bushenyi District Chairman noted that the Central Government allocates shs 300M for water supply in the district annually but NWSC comes in with over a billion shillings to ensure that water is extended to all rural areas.
He further applauded NWSC for playing social role in objectives like job Creation.
Bassajabalaba thanked Bamugisha community welfare for supporting government in developing greater Bushenyi area.
Eng. Mugisha urged the people of Kakanju, Bitooma and Buramba to support Government programs if they want quick access to social services and development.
Eng. Silver said that next year, NWSC will generate 8km of water extension from Lake Katunga in Kakanju to Bitooma sub county headquarters adding that the costs of clean water will reduce from shs 150 to shs 25 per jerry can.
He added that NWSC will extend 7km of water in Ishaka Division, 5km in Central Division and 4km in Nyakabirizi Division by 2020.
Other Dignitaries present were Igara west MP Hon. Rafael Magyezi, Bundibugyo RDC Umar Muhanguzi , district Councilors and Bushenyi District Speaker Justin Burisadi.

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In Gulu—
The leader of Opposition [LoP] in Parliament Ms Betty Aol Ocan has said the government is losing its grip on human rights protection arguing that the country is heading back to its dark past.
“Uganda is slipping back to the times when human rights abuses in form of torture and killings were high and a common practice. Torture is currently being meted on everyone, legislators are being attacked, the citizens are not being spared,” Ms Aol said.
Speaking to Journalists at her residence in Gulu Town on Monday, Ms Aol said the current spate of torture being executed by elite government soldiers are clear signals things are getting out of hands.
Her remarks follow the recent arrest and alleged torture of four opposition legislators and 29 other opposition activists and their supporters early last month in Arua Municipality a day to the Arua Municipality by-election.
Six people have since been shot dead, scores injured in demonstrations in and around Kampala and other areas as Army took over leadership in quelling major unrest since the August 18 Arua Municipality fracas.
“Ugandans should not look on as they face such unfair treatment from their government, we need to rise up to regain the freedom,” Ms Aol said.
Ms Aol also lashed at the Government Spokesperson Ofwono Opondo for what he says were mockery statements on the health of Bobi Wine and Zaake.
“Kyagulanyi and Zaake are in pain, they were tortured by the soldiers, but Opondo instead says they are faking their illnesses. That’s is wrong, Opondo will one day be faced with such. He is mortal like any other human being,” Ms Aol said.

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Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has responded to torture allegations by Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine after his arrest last month.
In a statement posted on social media platforms last evening, the legislator narrated the horrific abuse he reportedly went through in the hands of security agencies.
Kyagulanyi who is in the U.S for specialised medical care said soldiers using brute force intentionally pulled and squeezed his testicles and bludgeoned him indiscriminately with blunt objects.
He said that he was heartlessly beaten, punched, and kicked with their boots in the eyes, mouth, nose, elbows and knees.
However, the UPDF said last evening that police were already investigating the allegations raised by Kyagulanyi and those found culpable will be punished.
A combined force of army and police violently grabbed Kyagulanyi and 35 others, among them four MPs and two journalists, from or near hotels in Arua Town on August 13 on allegations that they stoned President Museveni’s motorcade.
In yesterday’s statement, Kyagulanyi said prowling soldiers broke into various rooms and savagely assaulted several occupants, among them a woman, to reveal his location. “Up to now, that is one experience that haunts me; that I could hear a woman cry for help, yet I was so vulnerable and helpless. I could not help her,” he stated.
After fruitless searches, the lawmaker said soldiers, who hurled insults and profanities at their subdued victims, struck open the door of the room he hid in. One placed him at gunpoint and he used his hand to shield his head from a vicious iron bar strike by another.
There was pandemonium and agonising wails in the corridors and outside the hotel. Yasin Kawuma, who sat inside the MP’s Tundra vehicle parked outside Pacific Hotel, had already been shot dead.

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By Vanansio Kakogoso
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in kabale
Police has today foiled a demonstration of students at Kabale University in Kabale district accusing the university administration of sacking the patron of Kabale University Human Rights Club, Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa.
Tindyebwa, also a lecture at the university was sacked in 2017, after he petitioned Inspector General of Government (IGG), to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the contract transfers at the University as it transits from private to public.
Tindyebwa’s petition asked the IGG to investigate alleged gross discrimination exhibited by the University administration where by some staffs have been put on the government pay roll while others were excluded.
Students claimed that the reasons for Tindyebwa’s sacking were unfair. They also said that following Tindyebwa’s sacking, the university has failed to replace him with another patron.
The students led by the President of Kabale University Human Rights Club Ritah Ainembabazi, accused the university administration of failure to explain the circumstances to the students why Tindyebwa was sacked.
Shortly after addresing the press at Kikungiri Church of Uganda hall, the students matched to the university premises while carrying placards and petiton but were intercepted by police under the command of George William Okello, the Officer-in-Charge of Kabale University Police Post from submitting their petition to the office of the University Secretary and the Guild President.
Okello claimed that there is no way police could allow procession up to the office of the university secretary and to the office of the guild president because they had no clearance from the office of the Inspector General of Police.
Kabale University Communications Officer Judith Atukunda, declined to comment on Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa’s sacking saying that the matter is still in courts of law. She also declined to comment on other issues raised by the student

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In Bushenyi.
Operation wealth creation officials in Bushenyi district have
arrested one youth and another is on run for allegedly selling off a heifer obtained from the project.
Bushenyi district in charge of OWC Maj. Erick Kigambwoha confirmed arrest and identified the suspect as Emmanuel Bogonzya a resident of Nyakabirizi division and one on run as Primah Kushemererwa Community development officer Nyakabirizi who doubles as the acting town clerk Nyakabirizi division Bushenyi Ishaka municipality.
Maj. Kigambwoha noted that this was discovered during the monitoring of farmers on project progress held yesterday and suspect was handed over to police.
It is reported that kushemererwa took advantage of her office to use the suspect in order to get a heifer.
Kushemererwa pretended as a buyer after the suspect failed to maintain the conditions and health of the heifer.

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By Atwakiire Micheal Bitunga
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In Sheema
Muhereza Willis ‘master planner ‘ one of the NRM aspiring candidates in Sheema North parliamentary by-election promised people of Kigarama sub County that he will give their children bursaries and buy books for every child if they vote him into power.
He revealed that he suffered a lot during his school times because his parents were poor, thus he does not want other youths to undergo the same situation.
He added that many girls from Sheema North drop out of schools especially during their menstruation periods due to insufficient pads noting that he will put sanitary pad processing factory in every parish and pads will be distributed to all schools free of charge.
Frank Owoyesigyire who is also competing for the same post, warned his fellow competitors to stop promising heaven and earth to people yet they know that they can’t get heaven on earth.
“I have heard some of my colleagues promising to build bridges, and in Sheema North we don’t have even a stream nor river, now where will you build bridges and for what?” Frank asked.
Frank also asked Kigarama people where he comes from, to stop voting candidates from other sub counties saying that since 1962 they have been voting outsiders but no one has ever remembered them to atleast bring social services nearer to them.
Sheema North parliamentary NRM primary elections are to take place on Thursday 13th August 2018 and general elections on 8th August 2018.

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By Biira Naume
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Kanungu district on Wednesday 5th September hosted the equal opportunities committee of parliament on a mission to
assess the living standards of the Batwa community also known as pygmies, one of the marginalized communities in Uganda.
Kanungu district has up to 841 Batwa with 415 males and 426 femalesorganized in 165 households.
Most of the Batwa have attained no or less education mainly because of limited number of peer examples, lack of awareness on the importance of education, alcoholism and domestic violence.
The team first visited Kisoro and Bundibugyo districts which also host the Batwa community
According to a report presented by the Kanungu chief administrative officer CAO Ntarwete Eliab, in 1991 when Mgahinga and Bwindi forests were gazette, the Batwa who were living in these forests were evicted and have ever since been re-settled in eleven settlements like Byumba,Kalangala, Buhoma, Bikuto, Kanyashande, Karehe, Kebiremu, Kihembe,
Kitahurira, Kitariro and Mukongoro all in Kanungu district.
The most of this land was bought by Kanungu local government, Kinkizi diocese and Bwindi Mgahinga conservation trust (BMCT).
Ntarwete has implored government to address the question of land ownership of the Batwa since they were resettled but it seems they do not have total ownership of the land where they resettled.
He also called for creation of a leadership position for the Batwa especially in areas where they come from for easy advocacy.
Grace Hellen Asamo-the chairperson of the equal opportunities committee also mp for PWDs eastern region appreciated the information given by the CAO saying this will make basis and enrich their
committee report.

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Friday September 7th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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In Bushenyi—-
Bushenyi Youth Development Association [BUYODA] on Thursday 6th September donated solar systems worth 2m to Kibazi Health Centre II in Kyamuhunga subcounty and Ruhumuro SSS in Ruhumuro.
Dr.Akanyijuka Julian the Incharge at Kibazi Health Centre II applauded the BUYODA for this great innovation adding that they have been suffering a lot in treating patients especially in night hours.

Dr.Julian, Kibazi HCII Incharge

BUYODA HANDING OVER SOLAR TO KIBAZI HC II

BUYODA HANDING OVER SOLAR TO RUHUMURO SSS

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By sylivia kugonza
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In kamwenge
People from kamwenge district have expressed mixed reactions over the 100 billion shillings money that was introduced by government to buy the maize grain, whose price had depreciated to less than 200 shillings.
The residents noted that the idea of government putting 100 billion shillings to solve the maize corn problem would have solved the crisis but still cost are high especially when it comes to transporting the produce to the buyers
When asked on how famers would take their produce to the people with large stores and on whose cost, the head of trade credit facility from bank of Uganda Ms. Rosette Bamwine, said that famers will come to terms with people who own large stores on a gentle man’s agreement on how to share the cost of transport, but rather cautioned them on selling their produce at cheap cost.
The Uganda government put 100 billion shillings to solve the problem of the maize grain depreciated price, but it remains unclear to whom traders with large store will sell the maize and for how long they will keep it.

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In Washington
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine revealed that his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi’s work associate was kidnapped and tortured by security operatives.
Bobi Wine said that one of the co-founders of Helping Hands, a Non-Government Organization (NGO) run by Ms Kyagulanyi was ordered to agree to falsely testify against him.
Speaking during a press conference held alongside his foreign lawyer Robert Amsterdam in Washington DC on September 6 ,Bobi revealed that his wife runs a charity NGO called Helping Hands Uganda whose co-founder was kidnapped and tortured so badly for 2 days to agree to be a key witness that he is being funded through his wife’s NGO.
Bobi Wine left Uganda for medical treatment in the United States following accusations he was tortured by security forces.
Kyagulanyi became an MP in 2017, firing up a youthful population and proving to be a thorn in the side of President Museveni.
He was charged with treason last month after protesters allegedly stoned Museveni’s car during a by-election campaign in Arua municipality.

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In parliament
Aruu County Member of Parliament, Odonga Otto has accused at the Deputy Speaker of parliament, Jacob Oulanya,of obvious bias, and direct political sidelining.
In a letter addressed to the speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, Otto revealed that he will not attend any parliamentary sittings until 2021, as long as Jacob Oulanya is chairing.
The legislator accused Oulanya of selectively choosing members of parliament, giving advantage to legislators subscribed to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to which he is a member.
Otto referred to proceedings on September 4 and 5 when parliament was discussing a report on Kyadondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, as well as Mityana Municipality MP Francis Butebi Zaake.
Otto claimed that on 4th September 2018, the entire parliamentary Hansards and record of debate is full of Oulanya’s debates, Security Minister Tumwine and Nyabushozi County MP, Col Fred Mwesigye hence a reduction of parliament to a cultural gala.
The legislator also claimed that Oulanya violated rules of procedure on September 5, when he chose Elly Tumwine to debate on the floor yet other legislators were calling for the opportunity to debate.
“I wish to reiterate that your continued stay in that chair is a disgrace to yourself, tax payers, parliament and the country at large,” Otto added.
According to the controversial legislator, the constitution should be amended to allow a non-partisan speaker at the stature of the High Court judge.

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Friday September 7th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
Team Good Music Boss Pallaso celebrated his with his mother with whom he shares the date every single year.
Many go out with friends, cut cake and drink all types of expensive liquor while receiving gifts while others stay home considering it as a normal day that does not need extra hype.
Pallaso annually celebrates his birthday on the same day as his mother Mrs. Mayanja Proscovia Musoke since they share the date, 5th September.
Mrs. Mayanja is mother to Chameleone, Pallaso, Weasel, Humphrey, the late AK47, among others. Her womb has been blessed with such celebrities that have contributed largely to the development of the Ugandan music industry and they all do love their mother, but Pallaso surely seems to share a deeper connection with her.
The ‘Mama’ singer had many invites by friends who organized parties in different venues to celebrate his birthday. Pallaso however only cared about one thing, to enjoy the day with his mother, which he did and even shared the moment with his social media followers.
CINDY SANYU, EDDY KENZO, BEENIE GUNTER RELEASE THEIR ‘DANCEHALL’ VIDEO
The King Herself Cindy Sanyu, the Young Mandela Eddy Kenzo, and Beenie Gunter all on one song. The three collaborated on a new song titled ‘Dancehall‘ and the video is out now.

Musicians; Gunter, Cindy and Kenzo

Friday September 7th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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SPORTS NEWS:
COSAFA Women Championship
Host: South Africa
Dates: 12th-22nd September 2018
The Uganda Women football Team-Crested Cranes has entered camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to start preparations for the 2018 COSAFA Women Championship to be hosted by South Africa from 12th-22nd September.
Crested Cranes head coach named a squad of 23 players that will be reduced to 20 for the tournament.
The team travelled on Thursday to Njeru and will hold double training sessions today.
The players in camp: Goalkeepers-Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakaziro Daisy (Muteesa I Royal University), Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).
Namuddu Viola (She MAK), Nankya Shadia (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Nabisaalu Bridget(Ajax Queens), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Aluka Grace (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nalugya Shamirah (Israh Academy), Nassuuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Akiror Tracy Jones (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Mutiibwa Shakira (Gafford Ladies), Nakacwa Spencer (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Alupo Norah (Olila Women FC), Mutuuzo Lillian (Tagy High), Nabbumba Phiona (Ajax Queens), Nabbosa Riticia (Lady Doves), Namuleme Zainah (Kampala Queens), Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nanziri Resty (Tagy High), Nakabugo Mariam (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Najjemba Fauzia (Israh Academy) and Favor Nambatya (Muteesa I Royal University).
Team Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibbala
Head coach: Faridah Bulega
Assistant head coach: Edward Kaziba
Team Manager: Paul Ssali Mukisa
Medical Officer: Kabatalindwa Mable
Goalkeepers’ trainer: James Magala
Team Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba
Fitness trainer: Oliver Mbekeka

FUFA Delegate Chris Kalibala

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In Kisoro—-
Police in Kisoro is investigating circumstances surrounding a death of a 43 year old man .
The deceased is Nkiriyehe Semuhingira mufumbire resident of Kyahi village, Nyagasingye ward, Northern division kisoro municipality, kisoro District
Nkiriyehe a tax collector at the toilet of late Rwishiza’s houses along Ruko road in kisoro municipality was yesterday morning found dead in his room
Kigezi regional Police spokesperson Elly Mate has confirmed this murder and they visited the scene for investigations
The body was later taken to kisoro hospital mortuary for post mortem VD ref SD 18 / 7 / 9/ 2018.
They revealed that one suspect Irankunda Fred, 24years a co worker and a roommate has been arrested to help police in investigations.

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By Yosam Gucwaki
In masindi—–
The Masindi District Health Officer (DHO) has confirmed the outbreak of measles epidemic in the district.
Addressing the press at his office last evening, Dr John Turyagaruka said the disease broke out about three weeks ago. He added that blood samples taken to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRS), Entebbe tested positive.
Measles was last recorded in the district six years ago.
The new cases of measles have been registered in Nyangahya and Central Divisions, Kijunjubwa in Kimengo Sub-county, Bwijanga and Pakanyi sub- counties.
The physician said the disease which presents itself with fever, vomiting, red eyes and skin rush can be fatal since it has no known cure. However, he said it is immunizable.
The DHO suspects that the disease resurgence could have been a result of parents’ relaxation from taking their children for immunisation since they had taken a long time without experiencing it. However, he advised them to continue taking their children for immunisation against the disease.
Turyagaruka said he had since informed the ministry of health for a possible mass immunisation exercise in the district.

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By www.mknewslink.com Reporter
in Kampala—-
Former Buyende District Police Commander Muhammad Kirumira has been shot dead together with his wife Mariam Kirumira.

The police officer who months ago resigned from the force, was gunned down Saturday evening near his home.

Photos shared on social media showed that the outspoken officer was killed along with his wife Mariam Kirumira

Police spokesperson Emilian Kayima told www.mknewslink.com editor that officers were at the murder scene and that soon he would release details of the brutal murder.

Kirumira is said to have been killed in his car Reg Number UAJ 228V, near his home in Bulenga.

Reports say Kirumira was alive when he was removed from the car and rushed to Lubaga Hospital, where he later confirmed dead.

The officer who broke ties with the Police establishment, had long talked about living constantly under threat.

He was arraigned before the Police Tribunal and demoted.

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BY CHRISPY KAHERU
IN KAMPALA—-
Former Buyende District Police Commander, Muhammad Kirumira was a brave Young Lion whose blistering roars against injustice struck deep fear in the camp of impunity. Kirumira was feared by the enemy and loved by his people. Kirumira was fearless and indeed responded to the right clarion call of his time. Through his profession, he did everything to change this world in order to leave it a better place than he found it.

Of course, at such a time, we cannot hide the deep sense of sadness and frustration at the unending incidents of insecurity. Government has the duty to protect lives, rights and property of its People, And enough MUST be done in this regard.

Now, it is more urgent than ever before to rebuild and support a broad-based democratic rule of law in order to create sustainable security in the Country.

Farewell Fearless Freedom Fighter! Rest Well Afande Kirumira!

Crispin Kaheru is a

Coordinator

Citizens’ Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU)

By Sylvia Kugonza
in Karuzika-Fort Portal

His majesty the king of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the IV has disclosed central that central government’s delay to return Kindom Properties have hindered development in the Kingdom.

Speaking at his 23rd coronation anniversary at the palace Karuzika, the king disclosed that until the central government returns back its properties including estates, land and others, the development of the kingdom will remain down.

The king also expressed gratitude to his subjects on the fight to improve household income saying that recently visited counties in his kingdom and discovered great improvement at a household level.

In his response the Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda said that the president has agreed to return back the kingdom properties within a short period of time.

The prime minster of Toro kingdom Bernard Tungakwo while giving his speech asked the government to render the kingdom support to fight some rebel leaders who are fighting the kingdom especially those of Ntoroko district.

Peace Mutuzo the state minister for gender and culture urged the youths to be united and work hard for the better future.

The function was attended by different dignitaries including the Kabarole district chairperson Richard Rwabuhinga, Woman Mp Sylvia Rwabwogo, King Kamuswaga, Local government minster Tom Butime,LC5 Kyenjojo Kaija, defence minster Adolf Mwesige and among others.

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Joseph Galikweno, 32, a boda boda rider in Bulenga, Wakiso District, who witnessed the former Buyende District Police Commander, Muhammad Kirumira, shooting said the attackers were not wearing masks and the people around the area allegedly knew one of the assailants.
Galikweno said he witnessed the gruesome murder of the outspoken police officer, first hand.
“As I was riding from Busega (Kampala suburb) towards Bulenga, in a distance of about 100 metres, I heard the first round of gunshots. I did not mind them, I continued to ride forward and at a close range of about 60 metres, the gunshots became intense,” he said.
Galikweno said out of panic, he swerved off the road to the nearby supermarket where he parked and looked in utter shock at the macabre incident. It appears that the gunmen first shot in the air to clear way for the killing.
“It was surprising because unlike the usual killers who come wearing masks, these two rogues were not. The motorcycle they rode on is like those that the police always use. Some people have actually identified the taller man, they say he was a renowned robber in this area before he was taken into the (Police) flying squad department during the reign of former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura,” he said.
“At the time I was coming, Kirumira’s Blue Toyota Corona Reg. No. UAJ 228V was parked near a Mobile Money kiosk. After he and Ms Resty Nalinya had locked the doors, the assailants showed up on a motorcycle, each carrying a gun. They aimed at the driver’s seat, fired a couple of bullets in before shooting the person in the co-driver’s seat,” Galikweno narrates.
He said after the incident, the attackers abandoned their motorcycle and made off while shooting in the air. “This episode took a very short time. Many people remained in shock for over 30 minutes before thinking of pursuing the killers whom they could not catch up with.
Thereafter, people started gathering at the scene but they found Kirumira still struggling for his life. They tried to rush him to hospital but he succumbed to his bullet wounds at Busega roundabout. The woman in the car died on the spot,” he said.
“Among those that gathered at the scene were journalists and security officers who had been informed by that time. One of the journalists I got to know as Shafick Lukenge of CBS FM was seriously beaten and I offered to ride him to the hospital,” he said.
It was later found out that another journalist, Kenneth Kaweesi, of NBS TV was also stoned and his camera destroyed by security officials as they dispersed the rowdy crowds.
“Some people riding their motorcycles were arrested and some detained. We were all sent into fear,” Mr Galikweno said.

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