By Ronald Kabanza

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In Rukiga

Rukiga County Member of Parliament Herbert Kabafunzaki on Friday clashed with the Rukiga District Male Youth Councillor Micheal Mbareeba Kwarikunda over the Presidential initiative on Wealth and job Creation (Emyooga) in front of the State Minister for Micro-finance Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo.

“Emyooga” is a Rukiga/Runyankole word literally translated as “Skills” and it is a Presidential initiative designed to empower Ugandans economically with special skills.

The drama started when Mbareeba accused some politicians of politicizing government project and without mentioning any names, said that some politicians in Rukiga District had already started claiming ownership of the Emyooga project, yet according to him it was meant to benefit all Ugandans regardless of their political affiliation.

“I want to thank the Honorable Minister for implementing this government program that will help all people but some politicians in Rukiga have been going around on radio stations saying that they are the ones that are bringing the project and only invited the Minister to Launch it “. Mbareba said.

However, this did not go well with Herbert Kabafunzaki who was present and shot back saying it was morally and legally right for him to talk about the project since it was an initiative of the ruling NRM party to which he scribes.

Hon Kabafunzaki accused Councillor Mbareeba  of politicizing a government project simply because he (Mbareeba) belongs to the opposition side.

“Honourable minister some leaders in Rukiga don’t want us to talk about NRM achievements as most of them are in opposition” Kabafunzaki said.

Minister Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo however warned Rukiga District Leaders against politicizing the “Emyooga” project as it’s a government Project and no politician should start confusing the people.

He said that it was unfortunate that some political leaders had continued to put forward their political agendas at the expense of their voters who are living in poverty.

Kyeyune said that Government will only give funding to groups of skilled men and women organized in SACCOs at constituency level and the beneficiaries include Mechanics, Saloon Operators, Boda Boda Riders, Taxi Drivers and Journalists among others.

The Ministry of Microfinance has already received the funds and each SACCO would receive Ugx 30 million as seed capital.

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kabale—-

Sharing face masks has been noted as a new habit developing among Ugandans especially passengers using public transport, which exposes them to a high risk of contracting COVID- 19 and other diseases.

Dr. Geoffrey Anguyo, the founder of Kigezi Healthcare Foundation (KIHEFO) in Kabale district revealed this in an exclusive interview with www.mknewslink.com

He added that there is a likely outbreak and increase in the spread of diseases like Tuberculosis, Asthma and Pneumonia  in Uganda because of sharing face masks by residents.

He however urged public to use right masks correctly and advised that they should stay at home and avoid going into public places if they do have a mask.

He adds that there is a need for the government to use all platforms to inform public on the proper use of masks.

Government recently kicked off the distribution of free government masks beginning with boarder districts.

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kabale—

Police in Kabale have arrested a 29-year-old man who is accused of raping his 77 year old biological mother.

Kigezi Regional Police Spokesman Elly Maate has confirmed that Justus Byamukama of Kashenyi Village I Katenga Parish in Kamuganguzi Sub County Kabale District, was arrested for allegedly raping his mother.

Maate said that the incident took place on June 28th 2020 in the same village when Byamukama a known drug addict met his mother who was returning from Hakatusi Trading Center and threatened to kill her if she did not have sex with him.

Byamukama is reported to have forcefully had sex with his mother in the potato garden after which he fled from the scene.

“The victim reported the matter to the village chairman and a hunt for the Byamukama was mounted and he was arrested this evening from his hiding and handed over to Police” Maate said.

Maate said that Byamukama will be charged with aggravated rape and incest and a case was registered at Kabale Police Station under reference SD 74/29/06/2020 to help in further investigation.

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Rubanda

Six people have been arrested by Police in Rubanda District following the murder of a man who was allegedly found red handed having sex with a neighbor’s wife.

Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesman, confirmed that the 6 were arrested after Maniragaba James a resident of Nyarurambi village in Ikamiro Parish, Muko Sub County was beaten to death by a mob.

According to Maate, the case was reported at Muko Police Station in Rubanda District by the area LC 1 Chairman Byarugaba Milton.

It’s reported that the deceased Maniragaba James was last night towards midnight, caught having sex with Twinamasiko Brenda a wife to Kadogo Gadi who called his friends and they started beating him until he became unconscious.

” Maniragaba was later carried to his home where he died in the morning of June 29th 2020,” Maate said.

Those arrested in connection with the murder include Akampereza Medius, Masiko Brenda, Colodina Salume, Kajoba Joseph, Kakyenga and Jack Laban, all residents of the same Village, according to Mate.

Maate said that a case of murder by mob justice has been registered at Muko Police Station in Rubanda District under reference number CRB 50/2020 to help in further investigation.

Maate added that the husband of Twinamasiko Brenda, Kadogo Gadi who raised the alarm, has fled from the village and the Police are hunting for him.

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In Bushenyi—

Grief has engulfed residents of Buyanja parish Kyeizooba subcounty Bushenyi district following the death of Bush war Brigadier General Jackson ‘Bell’ Tushabe, who has passed on today morning.

Bell Tushabe succumbed to multiple organ failure at Nakasero Hospital.

Brig. Gen. Bell Tushabe a brother to former Igara East MP aspirant Benjamin katana is a renowned sportsman and the former director of Victors FC.

RO/0079, Bell who participated in the five-year bush war that brought President Yoweri Museveni to power in 1986, previously served as UPDF 4th Division commander.

In the bush, he belonged to the dare devil category of commanders like Jet Mwebaze (RIP), Stanley Muhangi (RIP), Col. Patrick Lumumba (RIP) and Brig. Matayo Kyaligonza.

In 2019, he was among officers promoted after his elevation from the rank of Lt Col to Brigadier General.

His death comes barely a month after the demise of another bush war hero, Brig Kasirye Gwanga.

He served football in different capacities including the position of Vice President in charge of competitions during Lawrence Mulindwa’s first reign in office as Fufa president.

He also served as the Chairman Super Divisions Clubs Associations (SADCA) and chairman Fufa Competitions Committee between 2005 and 2009.

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By Domisiano Ayebare

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In Bushenyi—

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Politicians and electorates have been called upon to desist from being bought by selfish Mafias in the forthcoming election.

Richard Byaruhanga Katerane, the aspirant for Mayor
Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality in an exclusive with www.mknewslink.com , revealed that some politicians are funded by Mafias to contest on certain positions such that when they get through they do them favors.

The former LCIII chairman central division Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality noted that the act results into poor service delivery since leaders are serving interests of individuals instead of communities.

Byaruhanga adds that this has denied people a chance to vote visionary leaders because of voting after money hence calling upon all Bushenyi residents and Ugandans at large to shun that vice.

On scientific campaigns, Byaruhanga said that he is ready to follow guidelines of using radio, TV and other social media as required by the Electoral Commission.

Others in competition include; Mwebembezi Francis, Martin Rushegyera and others in NRM primaries for the flag bearer and incumbent Jackson Kamugasha on independent ticket.

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In Isingiro—

Aron Turahi the Mayor Endinzi town council who crossed from NRM party to FDC alleging that his votes had been rigged has now re crossed to NRM.

Turahi confirmed this in a phone interview with www.mknewslink.com reporter yesterday 29 June 2020 at exactly 04 :00pm.

Aron Turahi contested in 2016 general elections for the mayorship of Endinzi town council in Isingiro district but crossed to FDC party after losing the hotly contested NRM primaries claiming that he had been cheated.

Aron Turahi who was the chairman of NRM party for Endinzi SubCounty in Isingiro district revealed to www.mknewslink.com reporter that he left NRM party because Mafias forced his way out of NRM party.

He noted that he has now come back to NRM because president Museveni invited them to Statehouse and they resolved their differences.

Aron Turahi will now come for the hotly contested seat of the chairmanship for Isingiro district.

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kabale

Three Hope Radio employees have dragged their boss, Bishop Aloysius Kizza of Lift up Global Ministries in Kabale to court for refusing to pay them their salaries.

Hope radio is owned by the bishop of lift up Jesus Ministries Kabale in partnership lift up Jesus church believers in Kirigirme Kabale municipality.

The three; Judie Twinomujuni, Nelson Twakire and Timothy Tuhumwire through their lawyer Justus Muhanguzi of Muhangi, Justus partners and advocates claim that they haven’t been paid since December last year.

The three former employees of Hope radio

According to lawyer Muhanguzi Justus of Muhanguzi of Muhanguzi, Justus partners and advocates he has written a letter to Bishop Kizza on behalf of Judie Twinomujuni, Nelson Twakire and Timothy Tuhumwire demanding for their salaries of December, January, February, March, April and May.

“Our clients are also reliably informed that you received a donation from your donors for clearing the above salaries. Failure to have these salaries paid shall lead to a protracted legal battle at your cost-plus great embarrassment and expect no notice,” reads part of the letter.

Both Judie Twinomujuni and Timothy Tuhumwire who have been working on the Christian radio station as presenters have shifted to Freedom radio Kabale whereas Nelson Twakire is still on bench.

Efforts by www.mknewslink.com reporter to get a comment from Bishop Kiiza were futile since he refused to pick his repeated calls.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi–

The bishop of West Ankole diocese Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni has refuted allegations that he has never visited ailing Katungu mission hospital as alleged by a section of Christians.

In an telephone exclusive interview with www.mknewslink.com  managing editor today morning 1^st July 2020 ,the bishop noted that he has held several meetings at the hospital and he has big plans for the facility.

According to sources, the health facility is really in a poor state that it cannot even treat malaria patient.

Christians accuse Bishop Johnson of prioritizing his personal diocesan house at the expense of the health facility.

The bishop noted that the diocesan council passed a resolution that the diocese should not handle any other project until it has finished the Katungu mission project.

Bishop Johnson told www.mknewslink.com that had it not been for COVID 19, the construction of Katungu mission hospital would have started earlier.

Katungu Mission hospital was formerly occupied by Bushenyi Medical Centre which was evicted by Bishop Katonene to create the current diocesan Katungu mission Hospital.

Bishop Johnson was consecrated on 28^th May 2017 and he has since then built a luxurious diocesan bishop’s house worth 2 billion, tried to revamp Ankole western University and strengthened Jubilee SACCO by Christians buying huge shares.

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By Domisiano Ayebare

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In Bushenyi—

As we count 100 days of the lock down in Uganda, social media and Television have been cited as the leading factor on child moral decay, due to lack of supervision and proper regulation by parents.

Faith Amanya Betega, the Bushenyi district probation and social welfare officer while speaking to www.mknewslink.com reporter on Tuesday at her office in Bushenyi, appealed to parents regulate and limit children social media exposure and television timing.

She says that children have adopted a lot of evil deeds from social media and television during this lock down and attributed this to negligence by parents.

She added that cases of defilement, incest and other forms of child abuse are on a rampage and this has created a vacuum in families leading to rampant cases of gender based violence in the district. She says that her office receives over six gender based cases daily which according to her is worrying.

She thus called upon parents to always sit and harmonize family issues to avoid violence that may lead to family break ups and death to some extent.

She also advised children to concentrate on domestic chores and do away with social media and Television.

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In Kampala

While many schools are in the limbo while others are in slumberland due to COVID-19, the Kampala parents school directors are not sleeping so that the parents and pupils’ dreams are not affected.

www.mknewslink.com  has learnt that pupils can now study on line, thanks to the Kampala Parents able team led by the director Rajiv Ruparelia.

Just recently, social media was a washed with an online invoice of about Ushs 1.7m (One Million seven hundred thousand shillings) for parents who wish to study on line forgetting the big package that comes with the offer.

This website understands that the school is rolling out a great Technology program which will see some pupils get free tech items.

In a similar development, Rajiv one of the directors donated two high tech tablet computers to child young star celebs Fresh Kid and Fellista each with one.

This shows that the school not only care about the disadvantaged families but, is also willing to go an extra mile to Foster innovation.

Kampala parents has set a good foundation for their kids by investing in innovation and computer era, we hope that other institutions can borrow a leaf.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara–

Residents of Nyakahanga cell, Bugashe ward Nyakayojo division Mbarara municipality yesterday staged a peaceful demonstration over poor service delivery in the area.

Residents complained of poor service delivery ranging from poor roads, lack of gravitational water scheme to poor education system.

According to the Beinomugisha Sulait the chairperson Nyakahanga cell, ever since Mbarara was declared a municipality in 2012, leaders have given them empty promises.

One of the residents Vincent Nyesiga said that 15 years ago one Member of Parliament promised them to work on the Bugashe-Kichwamba road but up to now he never delivered machines to work on the shoddy status road and he threatened that they might not take part in the forth coming general elections

The area councillor who doubles as the speaker Mbarara municipality Bonny Tashobya Karusya said that his people lack roads that can connect them to the commercial centers to market their agricultural produce.

Bonny called upon the Mayor and the area Members of Parliament to join hands and deliver services to the people of Nyakahanga cell

Efforts to get Mayor’s comment on the matter were futile

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kabale—

Members of Parliamentary on the Committee on Government Assurances have been shocked by the sorry state of Kabale regional referral hospital in Kabale district during their Kigezi sub region visit.

Kabale regional referral hospital which is one of select hospitals taking care of COVID 19 patients is currently operating with very poor isolation room, Intensive Care Unit and inadequate transport means which have triggered poor response in a fight against the spread of Corona virus in kigezi region hence putting lives of Ugandans at a greater risk.

On Tuesday 30^th June 2020, Members of Parliament on the Committee on Government Assurances led by the Nakawa division MP Micheal Kabaziguruka visited the hospital to inspect the assurances, promises and undertakings made by the government to the Kabale Regional Referral Hospital in response to the Corona virus pandemic.

Since the outbreak of Coronavirus in Uganda, Kabale regional Referral Hospital has accommodated 10 Covid 19 positive cases of which only 6 are currently active.

The Kajara constituency Member of Parliament Michael Timuzigu Kamugisha who was part of the Committee wondered how the government has given ambulances and protective gears like masks to other districts and forgotten districts in Kigezi region that border other high risk countries like Rwanda and Congo.

The Kiryandongo district Woman Member of Parliament Helen Kahunda asked the government to be mindful on the lives and welfare of health workers especially those handling Corona virus related patients through providing them motivation in form of allowances and providing them with protective gears.

Kabaziguruka promised to present the challenges to the relevant authorities and to Parliament for debate and come up with possible solutions.

Speaking to our reporter at kabale regional referral hospital, the hospital director Dr. Sophie Namasopo said that the hospital lacks a well purposed isolation room and Intensive Care Unit adding that the current ICU and isolation room at the facility are temporary and substandard which affects thorough response to COVID-19.

Dr. Namasopo further added that the hospital is faced with inadequate personal protective equipment which exposes the lives of the Health workers at the facility to the risks of acquiring Coronavirus.

The Kabale acting District Health officer Alfred Besigensi also said that the 165 million the district received from the government as Coronavirus response fund became inadequate and could not even help match the district Coronavirus expenses for three months.

Besigensi said that the district is currently surviving on handouts from well-wishers in the district thus becoming a big hindrance in the fight against COVID 19 in the district. He also noted that the district has no other designated Quarantine center if schools could be allowed to reopen since all Coronavirus suspects in the district are quarantined at Kabale school of Compressive nursing.

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In Kabale

Police in Kabale are investigating circumstances under which a 65-year-old woman was knocked and later died in the hospital.

The accident occurred on the 30/6/2020 at around 11:00 hours at Hakashenyi SACCO within Mayengo along Katuna Kabale highway when motorcycle reg no UER 120l bajaj boxer knocked two pedestrians crossing the road.

The victims were identified as Murungi peace of Mukarangye cell/ Katuna town council who died moments later from Kabale referral hospital where she had been rushed, Nuwahabwe gift 23 years of Nyinamuronzi cell/ward Katuna town council and Kasigwa Gerald 31 years of Murandamo cell Butanda Sub County who were also injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment but later discharged.

Elly Mate the Kigezi police spokesperson told www.mknewslink.com reporter that police visited the scene and inquiries to establish the likely cause of accident are ongoing.

The case was registered at Kabale main police station under reference number TAR 15/2020.

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Kabale municipality mayor Byamugisha sentaro has threatened to drag to court the founder of Urban Right network Sam Tindimwebwa Kanyamukiza a resident of Nyakambu village southern division Kabale municipality over defamation on social media platforms.

Sam Tindimwebwa Kanyamukiza has already shown interest of contesting as the mayor of Kabale municipality in the forthcoming 2021 General elections a seat which is currently occupied by Byamugisha sentaro.

In his letter of intention to sue dated 26^th June 2020, signed by his lawyers of Byamukama & co advocates, Byamugisha sentaro gave Sam Tindimwebwa five days to delete posts as well as write an apology and again pay him ugx 200 million or face the courts of law.

Byamugisha Sentaro claims that the urban rights network boss Sam Tindimwebwa Kanyamukiza has been posting on his social media platforms that he sold off the Kabale municipal ward as well as participating in the extortion of money and illegal sale of Kabale quarters plots.

When contacted on the matter, Sam Tindimwebwa Kanyamukiza told www.mknewslink.com  reporter that he is living in fear after receiving threats from Kabale municipality mayor Byamugisha Sentaro.

Tindimwebwa also explained that on sale of government properties by municipality mayor, he has enough proof noting that concerned citizens of Kabale municipality have already dragged Kabale municipality to court for selling off Kabale municipal yard.

He however challenged the letter saying that he is not ready to delete any post as well as apologizing to Kabale municipality mayor Byamugisha Sentaro but he is instead ready to face courts of the law.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—

According to the acting Town clerk Mbarara city, Theo Tibihika, no boda boda will be allowed at High street as Mbarara officially turns into city. However, www.mknewslink.com learnt that a large population of riders have been operating in sensitive areas including high street.

Tibihika while in an interview with www.mknewslink.com reporter on Wednesday 1st July 2020 in his office as Mbarara was officially promoted to a city status.

Tibihika said that they expect large multitudes of people from rural areas to embrace urban life, noting that as the interim committee managing the city they must plan for the people through creating enough space in the city center

Tibihika noted that they will not allow Boda Boda riders to operate in areas like the high Street since there will be gazetted stages meant for Boda Boda riders in the out skirts of the city center

On street vending, Tibihika said that street hawkers and street vendors will not be allowed to operate from the streets since Mbarara central market is already in its final stages to be opened officially for business.

Mbarara municipality joined other towns like Jinja, Arua, Masaka, Gulu, Mbale and Fort Portal that attained city status with effect from today 1st July 2020

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In Isingiro—

Isingiro LC5 Jeremiah Kamurari

The Isingiro district LC5 chairperson, Birungi Jeremiah Kamurali has accused authorities including the OC station Ngarama a one Kateeba, District police Commander (DPC) Richard Erimu Okiror, LC3 chairman Ngarama and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Herbert Mugume Muhangi for allegedly conniving and sharing a bribe to support the eviction of a poor old woman.

The victim identified as Constance Kasande, 63, a resident of Kyamburara cell, Kabaare parish Ngarama Sub County had developed a disagreement with her husband Vincent Beebwa, 67, whom she has been with for 40 years.

According to Kasande, Beebwa married another wife and decided to sell off their land adding that he (Beebwa) has already received undisclosed sum of the deposit

The situation came into limelight on Wednesday, 1^st July 2020 after UPDF and police came to oversee the eviction of the old woman before chairman LC5 Birungi Jeremiah Kamurali intervened and stopped the eviction.

“The truth is that the woman needs a strong follow up because UPDF and police led by DPC, RDC, OC station Ngarama, LC3 chairman Ngarama shared on the deposit and that’s what is deteriorating the situation” Kamurali.

According to Kamurari, the woman will get a lawyer and receive justice as her case is now before Isingiro grade one magistrate to be heard in July 06, 2020.

Efforts to get comments from the authorities cited in hindering the woman from getting justice went futile.

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In Masaka

A boda boda cyclist has today succumbed to fire injuries after he set himself a blaze in the office of OC traffic at Masaka Central police station.

The deceased has been identified as Hussein Walugembe a resident of Masaka city the owner of motorcycle reg. UDL591R Bajaj boxer

According to sources, Walugembe’s motorcycle was impounded by Sgt. Julius Ewalu while it was parked opposite Police Barracks on 30th June 2020 at around 19:30hrs who handed it to Sgt. Sesenga Ibrahim the acting OC Traffic Masaka.

Sources say that Walugembe later tried to get his motorcycle but in vain till today morning at around 10:30hrs when he bought petrol and set himself on fire in the office of the OC traffic.

It is alleged that Walugembe had wanted to die with Sesenga after he demanded him for a bribe of 50,000 but the police officer was quick to leave the office.

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In Bushenyi

On behalf of West Ankole diocese, Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni has joined the rest of Ugandans to congratulate Mbarara upon becoming a city.

“On behalf of West Ankole diocese and on my own behalf as Bishop, I join our fellow Karo Karungi citizens and Mbarara residents to thank God, as we congratulate ourselves upon becoming a city,”Bishop Johnson noted in his message.

Bishop Johnson went on to thank the president for the decision and congratulated the mayor, town clerk and all citizens upon the elevation to a forever city status.

Mbarara city located in the mid-western Uganda is among the seven municipalities of Arua in the West Nile region near the DR Congo and South Sudan borders, Gulu in the Central North, Mbale and Jinja in the east, Mbarara in the Midwest, Fort Portal in the west and Masaka in central region that were recently elevated into cities.

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In Bushenyi

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Local leaders have been tipped to supervise and report rampant cases of drug and sexually abuses in communities in a bid to monitor, evaluate and interface budget framework at all levels.

The appeal was raised by Zakaria Bukikyire Rwankore the chairpersons’ leader of Central division in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality during a stakeholders Budget interface meeting convened by West Ankole Civil society at St Kagwa boarding primary school on Thursday 2^nd July 2020

Zakaria said that there are increased cases of gambling and drug abuses among school going children as a result of redundancy at home having spent longer holiday due to COVID 19.

Apollo Lee Kakonge the West Ankole Civil society Forum CEO said that the budget dialogue aimed at looking into issues affecting local communities most especially in healthy and education sectors.

He added that he is disappointed with the ministry of education after it failed to give learning materials to children who are currently locked down in their homes due to COVID 19.

He cited out an example of Bushenyi Ishaka municipality which the ministry  refused to supply with learning materials on ground that it is urban centered thus children should download the materials forgetting that the majority cannot afford to do so.

He expressed concern over lack of toilets, staff and other essential requirements at municipal Health Centre II and III ,challenges which are affecting communities.

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