By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara

Police in Mbarara on 2^nd July 2020 arrested 50 street kids during patrols intended to apprehend criminals.

According to the Rwizi police spokesperson ASP Samson Kasasira confirmed to www.mknewslink.com that they have 50 street kids in custody and they were arrested in  areas of Kakoba, Nyamitanga,and Nyamityoobora.

The PRO told www.mknewslink.com that they have decided to carryout patrols after they received several complaints from the public about street kids.

He added that these operations will continue until the city is free from these criminal gangs.

Kasasira said that the detainees will be produced before court and then taken to Kampiringisa government prison.

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In Hoima—

Minister Nabbanja with Bishop Vicent Kirabo

Harriet Businge Mugenyi the Hoima district Woman Member of Parliament has asked the government to consider giving local tailors at the district level so that they can ease the demand of re-usable face masks from the public.

She said this during the official flagging off the distribution of 305,000 government masks by the state minister for health in-charge of general duties Robinah Nabbanja in Hoima district.

This is in line with a commitment by President Yoweri Museveni to provide free reusable masks to all Ugandans aged six years and above, as a pre-condition for lifting COVID-19 restrictions.

According to the President, the distribution was planned to start from the border districts, which are more prone to the virus than the rest of the country.

The first beneficiaries are Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Religious heads including Hoima Catholic Diocesan bishop, Bunyoro Kitara Diocesan bishop, Hoima Muslim district kaadhi and District officials.

Nabbanja says that Hoima being a border district, the Ministry deemed it necessary to ensure that the distribution of masks starts as soon as possible as compared to other parts of the Country.

She said, whoever gets a mask will be required to put it on always whenever he/she is leaving home.

Bishop Vincent Kirabo Amooti of Hoima Catholic Diocese hailed the government for having fulfilled its pledge to distribute free face masks to all Ugandans.

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In Bushenyi—-

A new twist has emerged in the controversial disappearance of Kambuzi Sacco manager Elly Muhereza after his closest friend Pius Turyahabwe sold his personal car, put announcement of selling his hotel as well as land in Nyabubare.

Muhereza’s wife and father rushed to lawyers to compel Pius from selling more properties as well as bringing back the car he had already sold.

However, according to Pius, the owner of the car left a directive that it should be sold to pay back a loan of 7 million he had acquired from the bank.

Pius told www.mknewslink.com that the hotel in question is a joint owned property which he intended to sell and pay off Muhereza’s debt adding that he has now decided to leave everything to the wife since he has been misunderstood.

News of the missing Muhereza was broken by the chairman board Kambuzi farmers’ SACCO in a Facebook post on the SACCO’s official page, announcing the missing of their manager who was suspected to had either been killed or kidnapped.

But www.mknewslink.com learnt that Muhereza is still alive but sources allege that he is hiding from the debts he had accumulated.

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In Sheema

The Ankole western University Vice chancellor Rev. Can. Wilberforce Kamukama has finally resigned following pressure over decline in university’s performance.

According to the university’s PRO Rev. Can. Arthur Atwiine, Kamukama tendered in his resignation letter today 03^rd July 2020.

Atwiine noted that the university council has assigned Rev. Can. Edidah Mary Mujinya as the acting Vice chancellor.

However, according to sources the university’s performance had declined, lecturers resigned, student’s enrollment reduced drastically and he has left the university in many debts, at the verge of collapse.

Prof. Kamukama succeeded the most popular Mesarch Katusiimeh who is currently Associate Professor-Governance, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Kabale University.

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In Mbarara—

The minister for local government Raphael Magyezi argues Mbarara city leaders to desist from political wrangles but focus on development.

Magyezi made these remarks on Friday July 03, 2020 at lake view hotel in Mbarara city during the official inauguration of Mbarara as a city.

Magyezi who also doubles as Member of Parliament for Igara west constituency in Bushenyi noted that the interim Mayor Robert Mugabe ‘Kakyebezi’ and his team should focus on developmental issues instead of staging political fights

Speaking at the function, the area Member of Parliament Michael Tusiime noted that a lot have already been achieved during the tenure of current leadership.

The interim city Mayor, Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi said that people should make the good use of the city to develop themselves.

Mbarara city headquarters will stay where the municipal council offices though authorities continue to make a revised plan on where they should be located.

Mbarara city will be divided into two that is Mbarara city North and Mbarara city south of which each will be having a representative in the parliament.

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In Kabale—

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic development Keith Muhakanizi on Friday ordered for partial demolition of Buramba HCIII under construction citing use of substandard building materials.

Last month, media reports claimed that the quality of materials being used for the construction works at Buramba HCIII in Rubaya Sub County Kabale district were below the required construction standards.

This forced the ministry of works to constitute a team to undertake technical assessment on the quality of construction works at the facility and provide guidance, an exercise that was done from 9th to 12th June 2020. The team did the site visits together with the Kabale district Political and Technical staff.

In a letter dated 1st July 2020 addressed to the Kabale District Chief Administrative Officer, seen by www.mknewslink.com , Muhakanizi says that during the site visit at Buramba HCIII, non-confirmatory tests were conducted on the materials used in the facility’s construction. He further noted that to further attest the quality of the materials, the team picked the samples and took them to Central Materials Laboratory ministry of Works and Transport in Kampala for confirmatory tests.

However, according to Muhakanizi, the results from the tests of the picked materials indicated that the Ultimate Compression Strengthen (UCS) for the concrete blocks picked from Buramba is too low compared to the required level.

The tests also indicated that the stone aggregate had adquate mechanical properties though were slightly larger than the 20 mm size specified. Additionally, the combined sand samples had adequate silt content (3 percent) which is within acceptable ranges.

In the letter, the ministry recommended that the construction works at Buramba HCIII are halted and all load bearing walls demolished and rebuilt with concrete blocks that meet the minimum specifications.

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In Bushenyi—

The Martin Rush foundation has awarded medals to 6 outstanding individuals who have transformed Society in Bushenyi Ishaka municipality.

The awarding which will be annually has this year given medals to the following;

1. Alhaji Hassan Basajjabalaba

He has built Kampala International University which elevates social development, he employs even beyond the municipality.

Bassajabalaba employs more than 20,000 in Global Tea factory and, his endeavors have uplifted Bushenyi Ishaka municipality’s status than any other individuals.

2. Mzee William Mukaira

He is the Pillar of education in Bushenyi. He owns Valley College School, Valley University, Valley Hotels, Valley wines etc. He is a blessing to many and one of the great men we still have in Bushenyi Long live Mzee Mukaira

3. Godie Tweheyo

He has been nominated for leading in cattle export to Rwanda and Burundi which has improved Dairy breeding and income in Bushenyi and beyond. This indirectly employs many people in rural areas setting, and he is good at arbitrating and reconciling traders and solving conflicts in commercial circles.

4.Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha

He has revolutionised safe water coverage and supply in Bushenyi Ishaka municiplity and beyond. He is the initiator of Bamugisha Community Welfare community Ltd which has encouraged communities to save at grass root level.

5.Apollo Beimukye commonly known as   ‘Bam’

He is highly regarded an emerging Entrepreneur because he has transformed the community through petrol industry. He is the man behind all BAM petrol stations across the country and he employs many youths, largely in Ankole region.

6.The choice of the 6th nominee has been left open to community.

This award will be an annual event to celebrate the movers and shakers of Bushenyi Ishaka municipality. There for Martin Rush foundation encourages everybody’s participation so as to  transform Bushenyi society.

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In Hoima

A one-year old baby boy in Hoima district is nursing injuries after his private parts and the right thigh were ripped off by a chimpanzee this week.

Friday Kahwa, a resident of Bulemwa Village, Bujumbura division in Hoima municipality whose baby is admitted at the Accident and Emergency Unit of Hoima regional referral hospital says that her baby was attacked by a chimpanzee on Thursday this week when she had laid it under a tree shade while digging.

Kahwa says she realized that her baby was not where she had placed him when she heard him crying.

A chimpanzee had picked up the baby and was trying to escape with it.

Photo of the baby after the attack

A section of residents said that they are constantly attacked by these primates which not only endanger their lives but also destroy their crops.

Nebert Kasozi, the manager Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust said that most residents have encroached on wildlife territory which is exposing chimps to human life.

He however added that they are doing extensive awareness within the community.

This is the fifth child to be attacked by the chimpanzee in Hoima in less than two years.

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In Kisoro

Police in Kisoro district are investigating circumstances under which an accident that claimed one life occurred.

The deceased identified as Resalo Debrah a bakery canteen attendant at Muhabura diocese was killed in an accident which involved m/v Reg No UAP 010F/UAL626 trailer and m/c Reg No UDV831X.

The accident which occurred yesterday, according to Elly Mate the Kigezi region police mouth piece left the rider Viola Ankunda with injuries and was rushed to Mutolere hospital. Ankunda was carrying Debrah.

Mate told www.mknewslink.com reporter that the body of the deceased was taken to Kisoro hospital while the driver of the trailer Charles Kisembo is in police custody.

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By Domisiano Ayebare

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Journalists in Greater Bushenyi under their umbrella ‘Greater Bushenyi Media Association’ yesterday converged at Tuzza hotel to elect leaders for the smooth running of their newly formed association.

Greater Bushenyi Media Association was recently formed to solely advocate for the fundamental human, and media rights plus other elements of free access to information.

The chairperson elect, Prosper Twebaze the programs director at Bushenyi radio vowed to bring back the lost sanity and glory within journalism profession.

Journalists during yesterday’s meeting

He further called upon fellow journalists to desist from being manipulated by politicians as the country heads for general elections next year asking them to stay away from bias, and partisanism in their line duty.

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In Mbarara–

Police in Mbarara, Rwizi region are investigating circumstances under which a 40 year old woman was killed by her lover.

The deceased Joventa Kyarikunda a casual labourer and resident of Kagando B cell, Rukindo ward, Nyakayojo division, Mbarara city was hit with a hoe on the head by her lover Taremwa Michael on the night of 4th July ,2020.

According to ASP Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi region Police spokesperson, the suspect Taremwa Michael also seriously injured Akansasira Gilbert 6 years, a son to the deceased.

Kasasira told www.mknewslink.com  that the police were tipped off and they visited the scene,took sketch plan and recorded statements from the eye witnesses as the exhibits of the hoe and blood stained clothes belonging to Taremwa Michael were recovered

Kasasira also noted that so far, the motive of the murder has not yet been established.

The deceased had separated with her husband Kamugisha Laurensio and started another love relationship with Taremwa Michael.

The body of the deceased was taken to Mbarara regional referral hospital for post mortem as the injured juvenile Akansasira Gilbert was also admitted to the same hospital.

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In Hoima—-

More than 20 school children have been impregnated in Hoima since Covid 19 lock-down started in March this year.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered for the closure of schools and tertiary institutions in the Country in March 2020 as a way of controlling the spread of Covid 19 in the Country.

Since then, school Children have been at Home for the last three months and some attend lessons on Radios and Television while others have been using the study materials provided by the government to learn as others didn’t assess any of the above.

However, in Hoima, over 20 children who are under age are reported to have been impregnated during the prolonged period of the Lock-down.

Johnson Kusiima Baingana the Hoima Municipality Principal Education Officer says, as Education officials in the district they have received reports from Sub-Counties and Divisions about children that have been impregnated during the lock-down.

He adds that if the situation continues the way it is, they are likely to get more numbers of young girls being impregnated.

Bunyoro Kitara Diocesan Bishop, Samuel Kahuma Abwooli called on Parents to take charge of their children that are still in the lock-down so that they don’t get spoiled.

He said this on Sunday while opening a 200 million Boys’ Dormitory at Canon Njangali High School in Hoima under Bunyoro Kitara Diocese that was constructed by friends of the Diocese Dr. Patrick Mwesigwa Isingoma and wife Peace Isingoma.

Meanwhile, Dr. Isingoma has appealed to all people to ensure that they embrace development and also support God’s work.

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In Mitooma

Ruhinda north Member of Parliament Thomas Tycoon Tayebwa has been accused by his opponent of turning voters into beggars instead of teaching them how to get out of poverty.

Nelson Nkwene 31 years old an FDC candidate has noted that instead of teaching Ruhinda north people how to fish, MP Thomas is giving them fish.

FDC’s Nkwene said this yesterday in an exclusive interview with www.mknewslink.com managing editor at the company headquarters in Bushenyi town.

Nkwene Nelson the Ruhinda North MP aspirant on FDC ticket

“Thomas is paying fees, buying scholastic materials, turning parents and children into beggars,” Nkwene noted.

He added that death is a must wondering where these children and parents would go if Thomas died.

Thomas Tayebwa who was formerly from FDC stood for Western Youth MP in 2006 and lost to Kashaija of NRM but after the South Sudan war, Kahinda Otafire linked Thomas to powerful business soldiers of Sudan.

He joined NRM around 2014 and he was recruited by Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafire who later supported him to win Ruhinda North MP elections.

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In Entebbe

Mr Arthur Namara addresses the press at the centre.

The Health Nest Uganda (HENU), NGO that advocates for older people’s rights to health has today launched their phased-multi-million Wisdom Centre.

The first of its kind in Uganda and Eastern Africa is located in Buzzi on Nakawuka Road, Entebbe Sub-District.

Health Nest Uganda is a Non-Profit Making Organization based in Entebbe working towards the improvement of the well being of the older persons and their families in our communities.

Mr Arthur Namara, the Executive Director, Health Nest Uganda takes visitors around the Wisdom Centre currently under development in Uganda.

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Senior Presidential Advisor on ICT Hon Ham Mulira has commended Victoria University for putting in place early measures to help students continue with their classes uninterrupted during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Hon Mulira while addressing the media at Victoria University in Kampala said that such early initiatives like giving each new student a laptop will provide them with ability to study away from the university during this lockdown period caused by corona virus.

He added that government through the National Council for Higher Education has come up with online/ distance learning guidelines for Higher learning education institutions on how to use technology as a medium of communication to impart knowledge to students while they are away from school.

Dr. Krishna Sharma, the Vice chancellor Victoria University also noted that it is the responsibility of universities and education institutions to foresee and come up with innovative ways to ensure they are not interrupted by any pandemic.

Dr. Sharma said that the university is ready to commence online teaching adding that all the issues raised in the guidelines by NCHE have already been in place at Victoria University.

He said the online classes will be conducted at free cost while those who will not be able will be provided with printed contents for self study.

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In Sheema–

John Kateshumbwa the brother to Dickson Kateshumbwa the former URA Commissioner in-charge of customs, has stepped aside from his position as Electoral commission chairperson for Sheema District to avoid conflict of interest in the forthcoming NRM primaries.

According to the letter which www.mknewslink.com obtained a copy, John Kateshumbwa resigned from his office on June 26 and recommended Frank Ahimbisibwe his vice to conduct NRM primaries.

“This is to inform you that my brother Dickson Kateshumbwa has expressed interest to stand for position of Member of Parliament for Sheema municipality 2021-2026 on the NRM ticket,” reads part of the letter.

Kateshumbwa’s resignation letter

However, Sources say during the recent CEC meeting, NRM made a decision to have John Kateshumbwa step side during NRM primaries to avoid conflict of interest.

Dickson Kateshumbwa is set to battle it out with the incumbent, Dr Elioda Tumwesigye, and other candidates, for the NRM party flag.

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In Kampala—

Former Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) Abdu Katuntu has backed tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia to defeat Bank of Uganda (BoU) in the Supreme Court.

BoU was last week humiliated after the Court of Appeal dismissed a multi-billion case in which the central bank had sued Sudhir Ruparelia and his Meera investments accusing them of siphoning over Shs397 billion from the defunct Crane Bank Limited.

Following the humiliation, BoU said it will appeal to the Supreme Court.
However, MP Katuntu, who led a broad parliamentary inquiry into irregularities and dubious dealings at the central bank, has warned that the central bank should own up to its mess and avoid exposing tax payers to further financial hemorrhage.

“BoU Supervision Department was watching as banks were making mistakes. Therefore, BoU must own mistakes and do better in the future,” Mr Katuntu said, adding that the two parties should not involve President Museveni in their wars.

MP Katuntu explained that the law bars CBL in receivership to sue as it has no address and that BoU has failed to account for about Shs466 billion of the taxpayers’ money allegedly paid to the depositors of CBL as it was closed and later sold to Dfcu bank in 2017 at only Shs200 billion, paid in installments.
MP Katuntu added that BoU closed CBL and other six banks with carelessness and impunity even though the lending institutions had weaknesses in running their businesses.

Commenting on the same, Mr Moses Byaruhanga, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, said the current media wars between BoU and defendants in the affected banks are because of BoU’s weaknesses in the supervision of the industry.
“BoU’s supervision department was watching as banks were making mistakes. Therefore BoU must own mistakes and do better in the future,” Mr Byaruhanga said.

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In Rubanda—

Police in Rubanda District are investigating circumstances under which a 10 year old boy was allegedly beaten by his father to death.

According to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesman, Elly Maate, Innocent Arinaitwe, a resident of Buhanyura village in Kashasha Parish in Bufundi Sub County returned home drunk and slapped his son Bruno Arinaitwe, 10 and  the juvenile became unconscious and later died.

Maate said that after the incident the father of the juvenile fled his home and the Police are hunting for him.

In a related story, another man was found lying breathless in a sorghum garden in Ruhasya village in Bushura Parish in Bubare sub County

Maate told our reporter that the body of Apollo Mwesigwa was on Sunday 5th July 2020 found in a sorghum garden about 15 meters away from his home and the case was reported to police by the area LC1 chairperson Margret Tushemereirwe.

Maate said that when the Police detectives visited the place they discovered that the late Mwesigwa was strangled.

A case of murder by strangulation was registered at Rubanda District Police Station under reference number CRB 222/2020 to help in hunting for the suspects while in first incident the case of murder by assault was also registered under reference number CRB 221/2020 as Investigations continue.

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In Hoima—

Two returnees from the Democratic Republic of Congo have tested positive for Covid 19 at Kijangi Landing site on Lake Albert in Hoima District.

These are part of the twelve new confirmed Covid 19 cases that were announced on Saturday 4^th July 2020 by the Ministry of Health.

Although many measures were put in place to stop the spread of COVID19 especially from the Democratic Republic of Congo, these are the first cases to be reported at the Lake shores in the Hoima district.

In March this year the Hoima district security committee suspended all fishing activities on the Lake as one of the measures to stop the spread of Covid 19.

In May the same year, the joint inter-agency task force chaired by Major General Leopold Kyanda the UPDF Chief of staff in charge Land Forces also ordered for the closure of over 100 un-gazetted Landing Sites in Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube Districts.

Dr. Lawrence Tumusiime, the in charge of the Covid19 treatment Unit says that a surveillance team picked samples after receiving information that some of Kijangi landing site residents in Buseruka Sub county had crossed to DR Congo.

Unfortunately, a 29 year old and 33 year old both Ugandan males turned positive for Covid 19.

Tumusiime says that currently, both have fever and cough however they are still doing other preliminary tests.

Samuel Kisembo Araali, the Hoima resident district commissioner says that the two cases are fish dealers who sneaked out but notes that they are going to meet top commanders of agencies managing the border to understand what went wrong.

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In Mbarara—-

Authorities in Mbarara have refuted claims that they wanted to reduce the number of Boda Boda riders the city noting that they have rather started wide consultative meetings with Boda Boda riders, health experts, security operatives in portals of ensuring sanity and orderness in the city

This came to limelight after several Boda Boda riders in Mbarara complaining on leaked information that over 2000 Boda Boda riders might lose their jobs in efforts to reduce congestion in the city.

According to the town clerk Mbarara city, Theo Tibihika, Boda Boda riders should not worry since authorities are now engaged in meetings to ensure that there are gazzatted stages meant for Boda Boda riders and taxi operators instead of parking everywhere they find in the city

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