By Ambrose Kweronda

in Kabale——

Jimmy Akena, the President of the Uganda People Congress Party (UPC), has unveiled his intentions to contest the presidency in the upcoming 2026 general elections.

Akena, the son of the late two-time Ugandan President Apollo Milton Obote, made this revelation during a rally held in Kabale district, where he sought to popularize his presidential bid.

Supporters of the Uganda People’s Congress passionately rallied behind Jimmy Akena, carrying portraits and singing the UPC anthem as they welcomed him to kabale District. Their procession led Akena to open the Kigezi Regional UPC office inn kabale town where he after he addressed people and It was on this platform that he officially declared his candidacy for the presidency in the forthcoming elections.

The UPC president was accompanied by Fred Ebil, the party secretary general, Micheal Orach, principal public relations officer, Sarah Aguti Dokolo Woman MP, and Apio Otuko, Ayam North MP

Annet Kyomuhangi The Kigezi UPC coordinator, said the office will facilitate grassroot mobilization and party strengthening.

Addressing his supporters in Kabale Municipality where he was meeting party leaders from Kabale, Rukiga and Rubanda districts within the Kigezi sub-region , Akena voiced his concerns about the state of service delivery in Uganda, particularly in areas such as healthcare and education where he cited the famous Kigezi College Butobere that has now turned into a shadow of its past glory as its ion a sorry state.

He expressed disappointment in the government’s failure to provide essential medical supplies to healthcare facilities, highlighting a need for substantial improvements.

Akena’s presidential bid for 2026 garnered support from Members of Parliament and District Chairpersons affiliated with the UPC party who were in attendance.

Speaking to UPC supporters in the Kigezi, Akena said Ugandans can get proper and improved services under his UPC leadership.

“ I have been in active politics, been participating and understanding how Ugandan politics is being played out adding that he currently knows how the system works.

He cited how UPC was able to win two by-election in the recent Dokolo Woman MP race, stressing that his party now knows how to protect votes.

Asked why UPC party leadership abandoned Kigezi sub-region yet it was a stronghold for the party, Akena said there has been challenges and attack on the leaders of the party over the years which has greatly affected the level of support and mobilisation.

He said his coming to Kigezi and opening up of regional offices is an indication that as party they are ready to restart, reorganise and regain the support.

“We are embarking on reviving, organising and participating fully in 2026 election,” Akena said.

However, he did not explain the paradox of gearing for the presidency yet the party he leads is understood to have entered into a political union with the ruling NRM and President Museveni.

The last time UPC fielded a presidential candidate was in 2011 elections under the then party president, Olara Otunnu.

Before Amb Otunnu, Akena’s mother Miria Kalule Obote became the first woman in Uganda to run for president in the 2006 polls.

The Uganda People’s Congress is on a nationwide consultative meeting. From Kigezi’s Akena’s next leg is in Kitgum District

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By Moses Andama
in Masindi—-

Following temporally closure of Karuma Bridge, a section of businesses along Masindi – Kigumba road and Masindi – Port Road are registering improved income.
Benard Mweruuka, chapatti seller operating at Pakanyi trading centre along Masindi – Kigumba road explains that currently chapatti is on demand compared to before channelling of the vehicles from Gulu – Kampala Highway to via Murchison Falls National Park.

Contrary to Mweruuka, Ayebale Medinah, a business operator at Kisanja Trading Centre, a junction to Paraa Road stresses that vehicles mostly buses are not making stopovers in their centre thus not earning anything from the diversion.

Bashir Umar, a boda boda rider staging at Wigo Wigo stage in Kyatiri town council, along Masindi – Kigumba road stressed that they were expecting to get clients from the bus unfortunately they are not making stopovers in their centre apart from Link Bus which has an office.
Cue in… Bashir on busses Lug
Similarly, Fred Isingoma asked the drivers of the buses to make stopovers to enable them also sell their goods to the passengers.

Emmanuel Wanguich, the Chairman Boda boda riders in Kyatiri Town Council said they were expecting to reap from buses but there expectations have been cut short since buses aren’t making stopovers.

John Kisarach, the Masindi district councillor representing Kyatiri town council said that some business operators have started tapping into the opportunity by hawking to passengers.

Nathan Kiiza, the Supervisor Link Bus Services Masindi, decried the number of clients has reduced since there are not clients in clients in the national park, and limited time since some buses have schedule and move at night contrary to park guidelines were buses are not allowed to access the park beyond 7pm.

He appealed to the ministry of transport to speed the works at Karuma Bridge since they are incurring expenses at fuelling the buses.

Cosmas Byaruhanga, the Masindi LCV Chairman said that apparently the business in Masindi town is booming since some passengers spend the night within the town.
He therefore appealed to the business operators in the town to use the opportunity to increase on their income.

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By Kweronda Ambrose
in Kabale—–

The Kabale Grade I Magistrates Court has sentenced a 46 years old man to four years in imprison for defrauding Ugx 19.5M from Kabale business woman.

Court that was presided over by the Kabale Grade I Magistrate Julius Mutabazi heard from prosecution led by Rachael Nkwanzi that Lauben alias kafeero obtained Ugx 19.5 Million from Dorcus Asinguza promising to go in a joint Irish potatoes growing venture with her.

Prosecution told court yesterday that Nyakarasi while obtain the money it was money that was meant for hiring land to cultivate, seeds and to hire a vehicle and after getting the money he switched off his phones but was later arrested after tracking him phone number.

Nkwanzi asked court that Nyakarasi be sentenced to a maximum sentence of 5 years as nth accused having know had committed the crime and he denied leading to a full trial as he took advantage of Asinguza who was naïve and misused the trust that she had put in him and gave him Ugx 19.5m.

While delivering the judgment Mutabazi said that Nyakarasi well knowing that used the high level of manipulation when he knew he was not going to do the but went on to extort money from her leading top great economic in convince it was then that he sentenced him to 4 years in prison but he is to serve 2 years and 8 months having been on remanded for one year and four months.

Mutabazi also ordered him to refund the Ugx 19.5m that he obtained from Asinguza

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By Isaac Mumbere
in Kasese—-

At least six people have been confirmed dead while more others feared dead and scores injured due to landslides caused by a heavy downpour in several parts of Kasese district.

In Kyondo sub-county, three children from the same family including Bridget Biira aged 11, Anthony Kule aged 08 and Edwin Thembo aged 05 died following a house collapse in Bumbahya village. The deceased children belong to Mr. Edward Baluku Mumbahya.

Abuneli Bwambale and Margret Kabugho also from Kyondo sub-county were later reported dead by the local authorities in the area.

One other person, Cyrus Kambale from Nyamutswa village in Kyarumba Sub-county died in a related incident and his father John Bihande is still missing. During the incident, four people from Kabingo village were injured and are currently being hospitalized at Kyarumba Health Centre III in Kyarumba Town Council.

In Kyarumba Town Council, a family of three is still missing but reports indicate that they might have died after their house was swept away by floods.

Alice Mbambu, a mother of three and resident of Kanyatsi village of Nyakabingo Sub-county was also confirmed after a mudslide hit a wall of a building in which she was sleeping and subsequently buried her.

However, the Kasese District Principal Assistant Secretary in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Mustafa Kikusa told www.mknewslink.com that some preliminary findings from the Uganda Red Cross Society confirmed that only six people had died during today’s catastrophe.

He stressed that the number could increase because other people are still missing after their houses were washed away by the floods.

The Kasese District Chairperson, Mr. Eliphaz Muhindi Bukombi who rushed to Kyarumba Town Council and Kyarumba Sub-county sympathized with the affected families. He, however, appealed to the residents in the disaster prone areas to seek refugee from public places including schools and churches that are located within their vicinity.

Lt. Maate Magwara, the Kasese Deputy RDC in-charge of Bukonzo County, said his office would meet the District Disaster Management Committee so that it makes an engagement with the Office of the Prime Minister for assistance to the displaced persons.

He also asked the Civil Society Organizations and Religious Institutions to come on board for the rescue of the affected families.

Meanwhile, an assortment of crop gardens, domestic animals and houses from Bulembia and Central Division of Kasese Municipality, Muhokya and Kilembe Sub-counties were also washed away by the devastating floods and landslides.

John Balikwisa and Milton Kule, the L. C I Chairpersons for Namhuga North East and Kajuma- Road barrier respectively told our reporter that the heavy downpour that started at around 5:00am left an assortment of crop gardens, houses, poultry and other domestic animals washed away.

Laheri Kabugho Nyabahasa, a resident of Kyababinga –Kirembe Cell said she has been able to abandon her building following emergency of a seasonal water spring inside the house.

The incident comes less than a week after landslides killed four people in Kasese.

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BY AMBROSE KWERONDA

in KABALE—–

The Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, yesterday encouraged the public to provide accurate biographical information when registering for the new National Identification ID during the upcoming mass renewal exercise and failure to do so may result in their registration being cancelled.

While speaking, Brig. Gen. Stephen Kwiringira, the former acting NIRA Executive Director who was representing Gen. Kahinda yesterday, Thursday, during a workshop on mass enrolment and mass renewal exercises led by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) for district leaders of the Kigezi subregion, held at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort in Ndorwa West, Kabale district, said that the enrolment form is the cornerstone of citizenship registration, and we derive the mandate from the Registration of Persons Act 2015

Gen Kahinda said that refrain from making intentional and deliberate false statements with the intention to mislead enrolment officers in order to be registered as Ugandans citizens.

He warned any person who makes a false statement in order to acquire a national ID shall have their registration cancelled or imprisoned and is an offence punishable under the law.

Otafiire said that the goals of this exercise is to support the identification of persons for purposes of national planning, national security, democratization, revenue collection, citizenship and many others

Mr. Edwin Tukamuhebwa, the Manager of Registration and Operations at NIRA, represented the NIRA Executive Director, Ms. Rosemary Kisembo said that the meeting was to ensure that district leaders and stakeholders are well-informed about the upcoming registration drive so that they can effectively mobilize their communities to participate.

Ms. Rosemary said that the participation of district leaders and stakeholders is crucial in reaching out to the grassroots and ensuring that no one is left behind in this important national exercise

The nationwide national ID registration drive is expected to commence on 1st June 2024 to 30th September 2024 with NIRA working closely with local authorities to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

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BY ANDAMA MOSES
IN BULISA DISTRICT BUNYORO—–

Four children have died in what is suspected to be an arson at Udukuru B village In Busingiro parish Biso subcounty in Bulisa district.

The incident that occurred at around 8pm on Thursday left Nelson Monday 7, Angel Giramiya 8, Steven Orochi 11 and Konsolete Kayeny Parwoth 14 children to ms Grace Chuki burnt beyond no recognition.

According to the village sec for defense mr Jonn Ulo, he was on his way back home when he show a blazing fire and huge smoke in a distance prompting him to rush to the scene only to find ms chukis grass thatched mad and wattle hut was alight .

Mr Ulo told MK news link that later he realised that the bereaved mother was not in the hut by the time of the incident as she had gone to the nearby trading center to buy some drugs since she was not feeling well.

Mr Michael Chusa the Udukuru B village chairman says the residents gathered at the scene and managed to retrieve the already cherished minors bodies later called the police .

The Biso subcounty local government chairman lc3 Mr Denis Oyewa was baffled by the incident advising parents and guardians not to leave children in the house alone especially at night.

The Albertine regional police public relations officer SP Allan Hakiza told this website that investigations into the matter are under way as the hunt for the suspects continues.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

in Kisoro district—–

Teachers in kisoro district have been tipped with new techniques to improve on the performance of learners from both government aided and private schools.

The Diocese of muhabura coordinator in education department Rev. Habert Mujabwami revealed that the one day workshop held at Seseme primary in kisoro municipality was to teach teachers on how they can solve challenges they met in schools and also how to help learners excel in their examinations.

Mujabwami added that the workshop was attended by over 300 teachers wishing to always conduct the same every term.

The chairperson of diocese of Muhabura Anglican headteachers Association Augustine Ndizihiwe who doubles as the headteachers Gisoro primary school that the aim of the workshop was to ensure that the performance of learners in the district is improved led by teachers as they had facilitators are amongst teachers who set primary leaving examinations done by all primary seven candidates in the country every year.

Peter Ampurira an examiner of English from Uganda National examination board appreciated teachers and headteachers for attending the workshop and the diocese for its organization towards improving the performance and addressing their challenges affecting the teachers.

He further urged the teachers to use well the acquired tips while at home and school.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Bushenyi——
Grade one magistrate’s court sitting in Bushenyi town remanded two suspects for murder of Asiimwe Wilson a boda boda cyclist.
Her worship Omar Ahamed Halima remanded today afternoon May 13 2024 Musinguzi Vicent and Mpairwe Leonard on charges of murder and theft of the motorcycle belonging to the deceased.
While reading the charges, the magistrate revealed that the two suspects and others still at large murdered Asiimwe vicent in Nyamirembe cell in Nkanga sub-county Bushenyi district.
They were not allowed to enter plea since the case is heard only by high court. She also advised them to apply for bail in the high court.
She remanded them until 4/6/2024 to come to court for the mention of their cases. The state attorney told court that investigations are still going on.
CONTROVERSY OF THE MURDER CASE
The murder case occurred on April 23, 2024, and the above suspects were arrested by Bushenyi police and immediately given police bond which shocked every one.
The residents of Kyamuhunga town council drove to Bushenyi RDC’ s office and chairman LC5 and immediately contacted director CIID and sent and assistant commissioner and held a meeting with stakeholders on May 11, 2024 in Butare town.
After the meeting, the two suspects were re-arrested by police and immediately taken to court today.
SUSPECTED CORRUPTION BY BUSHENYI POLICE
In all meetings that were held on the same case, Bushenyi police was painted with a picture of being corrupt and taking money from these two murder suspects to kill the case. www.mknewslink.com could not independently verify this allegation but the online news company is investigating the matter and will give you details soon.

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By Isaac Mumbere
in kasese—-

Local leaders from some sub counties that recently experienced landslides in Kasese district have asked the Ugandan government to resettle all the displaced persons in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

The landslides that affected most sub counties including Bugoye, Maliba, Kyondo, Kyarumba and Nyakabingo among others left 5,369 people displaced and are currently encamped at various centers and also left 13 people dead.

Mr. Robert Mubunga Kiryamuthaka, the Maliba Sub- county Chairperson says that at least 764 people in his area were left homeless and subsequently encamped at Kyabikuha and Buhunga primary schools.

Mubunga suggests the government devise any means of resettling the victims and other people living in disaster prone areas.

According to him, varieties of both food and cash crops were also destroyed by the heavy rains that befell the area.

Similarly, the District Councilor representing Mahango Sub-county, Mr. Jeremiah Bwambale Bwanandeke, whose sub-county was also affected, revealed that the victims have sought refuge at Lhuhiri Primary School.

He also appealed to the relevant district authorities to go on ground and assess the impact of floods on infrastructure and thus forge a way forward.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Bushenyi——
Despite storming of Greater Bushanyi police station by Kyanamira and Rwenjeru Residents in Nyakabirizi division demanding release of two suspects after the death of Mzee Mbyemeire who was neglected by his family, police refused to release the two until state attorney sets them free.
The two who are charged with murder are Joseph Turihamwe the relative of the deceased and the bar operate and new wife of the deceased.
Mzee started staying with the new wife after his original family members led by his daughter Godlive Nayebare demolished his house and built another but started abusing the father [deceased] from the new house. He sought refuge in Rwenjeru trading center and married the bar attendant.
RDC Bushenyi Robert Atuhairwe and police leadership held a closed door meeting with leaders of residents led by LC111 chairman Nyakabirizi Nyansio Biryomumaisha.
After the closed door meeting, the RPC Greater Bushenyi gave a chance LC111 chairman Nyansio to communicate the resolutions of the meeting.

Residents demanding release from police custody relatives late mzee Mbyemeire
Mr. Nyansio told the demonstrators that since two suspects are charged with murder, they cant be given bond.
He added that they agreed that police finishes investigations this weekend and then the file is sent to state attorney on Monday next week and then gives way forward.
www.mknewslink.com editor tried to seek a comment from the daughter of the deceased who is accused to have caused the death of his father Godlive Nayebare but she told him that she was in some one’s office and would call the editor back but in vain. When the editor called her back, she refused to pick his calls.
The demonstrators were warned by police not to destroy property of the old family of Late Mzee Mbyemeire.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

In Rukungiri——

Police in Rukungiri District are investigating circumstances under which a casual labourer assaulted to death his colleague in retaliation the locals lynched him to death.

ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Sub Region Police Spokesperson has confirmed the incident saying that it occurred on Tuesday evening at Omukayembe Trading Centre in Muyanje cell, Bwambara Sub County in Rukungiri District the deceased have been identified as Julius Beinomugisha, 40, and Nelson Niwatuha Ndyagabondo, 25.

Julius Beinomugisha Kato, aged 40, and Nelson Niwatuha, also known as Ndyagabondo, aged 25, were engaged in a gardening contract for a local resident named Nsheija. However, what started as a routine work arrangement turned deadly on the evening of May 14, 2024, at Omukayembe trading center.

Eyewitnesses reported that tensions escalated between Julius and Nelson after they consumed alcohol while working. They say matters worsened when Julius demanded payment for their services, leading to a confrontation. Tragically, the altercation turned violent, resulting in Julius being fatally injured, leading to his death.

Maate, says that in a distressing turn of events, angered by Julius’ death, a mob descended upon Nelson, subjecting him to a brutal assault. Despite efforts to intervene and provide medical assistance, Nelson succumbed to his injuries at Bwambara Health Centre III

According to Local authorities, led by area chairperson Caleb Tumwekwasize, swiftly responded to the incident, as well as the police launching a thorough investigation, collecting evidence, recording witness statements, and conducting postmortem examinations on the deceased.

ASP Maate further says that authorities will pursue justice rigorously, ensuring that those involved in the mob violence are held accountable for their actions

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By Moses Andama
in masindi—-

The deputy Resident District Commissioner for Masindi, Sanon Dhaala, has cautioned grasshopper harvesters against involving children in their business.

Dhaala threatens that whoever is found using children in the business will face arrest.

According to the presidential representative, the law is against using children under the age of 18, stressing that when children are introduced to such businesses, they are exposed to money, thus jeopardizing their education.

He also cautioned parents and guardians to watch the movements of their children during this holiday and monitor their movements.

Dhaala’s warning comes at a time when grasshopper harvesters have resumed their business.

In 2023 case of rape was reported at Masindi police station where teenager was allegedly defiled by people claiming to go and harvest grass hoppers in Kirasa cell central division masindi municipality.

Related to above, another child lost his life after stepping on the electric wire connected by the grass hopper harvester within the same cell all just few years after the other.

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By Aggrey Twesigye
in Mbarara district—–

A 65-year-old-man in Mbarara district is in police custody after he allegedly killed his son in a fight over family land.

Perez Tumwine handed himself to Rubindi police station after he allegedly killed his son Nickson Twetise,35.

According ASP Amos Butengura the officer in charge Rubindi police station,the incident happened in Bitereko cell ,Kariro parish, Rubindi sub county.

He said the unfortunate incident stems from a long standing land conflict where the deceased had been pressurizing his father to relinquish a portion of the family land for sale.

Betungura said the situation escalated recently when the deceased threatened to kill his father over land , which resulted in his arrest earlier this month.However he was released on bail.

He said the body of the deceased has been conveyed to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital for postmortem as investigations continue

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By Andama Moses
In Masindi—–
Masindi police officer is on the run after killing suspect in Kinenabuhere village , Bwijanga subcounty Masindi district.

The incident happened last evening at Kinenebuhere trading center when Ssenono Eugineab.alongside his colleague wilson Musinguzi attached to Bwijanga police post went to effect arrest of assault case against Ronald Asiimwe 30 years old.

Speaking to mk news link.com reporter through a phone call this morning, Allan Hakiza regional police spokesperson says last evening one Sanon and his colleague Wilson Musinguzi went to effect arrest of Ronald Asiimwe but in the process there rose scuffle prompting Constable Sanon to shoot Ronald Asiimwe killing him instantly.

Hakiza reveals that Sanon and his colleague Wilson Musinguzi went to effect the arrest without the knowledge of their supervisor ( Oc station).

Hakiza adds that today morning police mounted search for Sanon and the gun , it wss found that after the incident he took the gun to Pakanyi police post since the police at Pakanyi were not awere about what had transpired in Bwijanga.

The officer adds that after handing over the gun, Sanon pretended to be around later fled to unknown destination.

“I condone with the Family of the deceased with the entire force , the core mandate of police is to protect the public not killing. The officer shall be arrested and face the law. Hakiza asserted ”

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By Isaac Mumbere
in Kasese—–
Some major rivers streaming from the Rwenzori Mountains in Kasese yesterday morning burst their banks causing devastating floods that strayed into the community. Mr. Joseph Singoma, the Kasese District Senior Planner, who also doubles as the Secretary to the Disaster Management Committee confirmed the incident to mk news link.com reporter and wondered why every bad weather condition impacts negatively to the district.
Singoma noted that ever since the rains started befalling in Kasese district this year, more than 4,000 people have been displaced by landslides and are currently hosted at various temporarily established camps across the district. Mr. Jacob Ndobya, a resident of Kyarumba Town Council in Bukonzo County East explained to mk news link.com that when they woke yesterday morning, the water levels of River Nyamughasana in the area had increased.

Mr. Samuel Mbusa, another resident said many people were equally affected by yesterday’s disaster. Augustine Mbusa, who saw the disturbing river causing havoc, asked the district leadership to come their rescue. In Kasese Municipality, floods from River Nyamwamba also swept Kanyaruboga road in Bulembia Division. The said road connects Katiri to Kyanjuki and subsequently Kilembe Secondary School.

Following the destruction of the road, movement of people and their goods came to a standstill for the whole day. Mr. Modesto Baluku and other residents, who had gathered at Kanyaruboga, said that although no life was lost during the incident, business activities were affected following the destruction of the road.

They appealed to government through the local leaders to provide an excavator so that it renovates the already damaged road with the urgency it deserves. Mr. Sylvester Kule Walyuba, the proprietor of Kiwa Heritage Hot Springs, a popular hangout place, says he was forced to run for his life after observing that the hot springs had started flooding.

By press time, Walyauba could not explain the level of damage inflicted on his business by the floods. Our reporter later observed that the floods from River Nyamwamba had strayed into community especially in Mumbuzi, Kizungu, Nyakasanga and Kisanga via the Kamulikwizi water channel.

The Kasese Divisional Police Commander, SP Wilfred Isaiah Bagenda Is also quoted to have posted that about four semi-permanent homes in Basecamp and Katonzi flood plains had been cut off with residents inside. According to him, accessibility to those homes is still limited by high flood waters. He, however, says police rescue teams are on standby to respond to major emergencies, advising residents to avoid crossing flood waters but to relocate to safer zones

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By Ambrose Kweronda

in Kabale—–

Raphael Magyezi, the Minister of Local Government, has mandated a comprehensive re-verification of all vendors in the Ugx 23 Billion Ultra Modern Kabale Central Market.

In February last year Minister Magyezi formed a special committee to investigate corruption tendencies that allegedly marred the registration and relocation of vendors into the newly opened Kabale central market in Kabale District.

After the special committee’s report in July 2023, Minister Magyezi Order for fresh vendor relocation process in the Market which has been pending up-to-date on Saturday while meeting with discontented vendors held at the market located in the central division of Kabale municipality he ordered for the fresh verification of all vendors in the market.

Minister Magyezi emphasized that the re-verification aims to confirm the legitimacy of the vendors operating in Kabale Central Market. “This market is not for the wealthy elite,” he stated firmly, underscoring that no vendor should possess more than one stall. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the market remains accessible and fair for all genuine vendors.

Minister Magyezi reveals that following the verification process, stalls and lockups will be allocated to the actual sitting vendors.

He further made it clear that no vendor is permitted to lease out these lockups, thereby acting as landlords within a government-owned facility.

He warned that any vendor who keeps a lockup idle in anticipation of renting it out will have their space reallocated to someone in need.

“The purpose of this verification is to ensure we have the right vendors in Kabale Central Market. This market is not for the rich, and no one should have more than one stall. After verification, stalls and lockups will be allocated to the actual sitting vendors. No one should be renting out these lockups; they should not act as landlords in a government facility. If a vendor doesn’t use a lockup but keeps it locked waiting for tenants, it will be reallocated to someone else who needs it.” – said Minister Raphael Magyezi.

Magyezi also said that starting June 1st, vendors will be required to pay a revenue amount as approved by the council adding that this revenue will cover market utilities, enhance security, and improve sanitation conditions. Minister Magyezi assured the vendors that these measures are designed to benefit the entire market community.

Godfrey Nyakahuma, The Resident District Commissioner of Kabale district, expressed gratitude towards the minister for addressing the vendors’ grievances. Nyakahuma acknowledged the urgency of the situation, noting that he had recently received a letter from vendors threatening to demonstrate due to the minister’s delayed visit to Kabale Central Market. He praised the minister’s intervention as timely and necessary to restore order and confidence among the market vendors.

“We are grateful to the minister for coming back to resolve the vendors’ issues. They have been waiting for him for a long time, and recently, they wanted to demonstrate because of the delay. His visit today has brought relief and a way forward for all of us.” – said Godfrey Nyakahuma.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to ensure fair practices and enhanced conditions in Kabale Central Market, promising a better environment for all vendors involved.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

In Kabale—–

Dr. Gilbert Arinetwe Mateeka the Kabale District Health Officer has said that that approximately 40 pregnant women die annually from pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy disorder characterized by hypertension,

Pre-eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide and the primary cause of maternal death in Uganda, as per statistics.

Speaking to journalists at his office in Kabale Municipality about the ongoing pre-eclampsia awareness week on last week, scheduled to culminate on Saturday, Dr. Arineitwe mentioned that out of the four maternal deaths recorded this year, one was due to pre-eclampsia.

He noted that first-time mothers, mothers with multiple pregnancies, those with a history of the condition, mothers with pre-existing conditions like diabetes, and those suffering from hypertension are particularly at risk.

Alfred Besigensi the Kabale District Health Educator stated that the Health Department, in collaboration with Uganda Health Activity (UHA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other organizations, have launched a public awareness campaign to reduce the number of maternal deaths due to pre-eclampsia.

Pre-eclampsia, which is marked by seizures and convulsions in pregnant women with high blood pressure, is a potentially dangerous complication that can lead to severe or fatal outcomes for both mother and baby.

Dr. Arineitwe explained that untreated pre-eclampsia could result in eclampsia (convulsions), brain hemorrhage, kidney failure, and excessive bleeding in pregnant women. For babies, it can cause fetal distress, poor growth, and

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By Twesigye Aggrey
in Mbarara—–

The Mbarara city leaders have eulogized the late Theophilus Tibihika describing him as a brilliant civil servant and a pillar of Mbarara’s development.

Tibihika, a former Town Clerk of Mbarara City, sadly passed away this morning in a traffic accident in Akalo, Kole District, along the Lira-Apac road, when his vehicle, registered as UAM 450W, veered off the road.

Priscah Murongo Muganzi the deputy mayor Mbarara city acknowledged the deceased’s commitment to combating corruption, hailing him as a true patriot who always upheld his principles.

Robert Mugabe kakyebezi the mayor Mbarara city emphasized Tibihika’s pivotal role in the town’s advancement and lauding his unwavering focus on his duties.

Kakyebezi revealed that Tibihika’s passing came at a pivotal moment in his career, as he had recently been selected to serve as the University Secretary of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, a position he was set to assume on June 1st.

Jomo Mugabi, the division mayor of Mbarara city South, commended late Tibihika for his unwavering stance against corruption, recognizing his role in halting the fraudulent multiplex road contract, which ultimately led to his transfer to Fort Portal City.

Tibihika’s extensive career spanned various local governments, including stints in Mbarara city, Fort Portal, Kasese, and Lira city, where he held the position of City Clerk until his tragic demise. As the community mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant, Tibihika’s legacy of integrity and service will continue to inspire future generations.

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By Twesigye Aggrey
in Mbarara district——

The police in Mbarara district are investigating circumstances under which a primary school teacher died in a fatal accident in the district.

According to police the deceased is Alex Mbeeta a resident of Rwebikonde village Ntura parish , Kagongi sub county in Mbarara district.

Police preliminary investigation indicate that the deceased who was riding a motorcycle registration number UEF 343R Bajaj boxer collided head-on with another motorcycle registration number UFR 015H boxer at Rugarama Trading centre in Ntura sub-county.

The police report states that Mbeeta died instantly as he succumbed to the injuries sustained at the accident.

By press time the body of the deceased was conveyed to Kagongi health centre pending postmortem.

Deo Muhwezi the Mbarara district Education officer said the deceased was a mathematics teacher at Nyaminyobwa primary school and was on his way to school when the accident happened.

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