By Yosam Gucwaki
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In Masindi
The Inspectorate of Government and the police are investigating circumstances under which over UGX 200M meant for gratuity was diverted.
Cosmas Byaruhanga, the chairperson LCV Masindi today told Masindi district council that IGG and the police picked interest in the matter after Masindi district council and the executive failed to get the exact information concerning circumstances surrounding the diversion of the money.
The money was meant to pay gratuity for three district officials who retired from active civil service in 2016. The officials include; Blasto Byabakama the former district production officer, Milton Mugungu the former district community development officer and late Irene Tumusiime the former Kimengo sub county community development officer.
However, Byaruhanga said that the IGG and the police picking up the matter won’t solve the problem noting that as Masindi district executive have tasked the Masindi chief administrative officer, Christopher Okumu, to devise means and ensure the trio is paid before this financial year ends.
Byaruhanga made this statement after the furious councilors had tasked the secretary for finance, Kanaginagi Ateenyi and the CAO to explain the fate of the three officials with an official report.
The councilors were provoked by the leader of government business, Kassimu Kabagonza, who told council that the ministry of finance planning and economic development had released over 139 million shillings for gratuity and pension to be paid this quarter. He had also indicated that the same ministry has sent over 29 million as funds to pay primary teachers wages this quarter 2017/18.
The councilors demanded for an explanation from the secretary finance Kanaginagi Ateenyi, on whether it was part of the money to be paid to the three pensioners but Kanaginagi said that it was not part something which angered the councilors.

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Barak Tukashaba
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In Rukungiri
At least fifteen people have been arrested in Rukungiri district during the woman member of parliament by election that is ongoing.
Those that were arrested include the FDC’s former contestant for Rwampara Constituency in Mbarara district Vincent Kyamadidi, former Rukungiri LC V Chairperson Athanasius Rutaro,Henery matagari, Mutabazi Paul, polling station returning officer only indentified as Siliver among others.
The deputy spokes person Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrests and said that Kyamadidi and Athanasius Rutaro are now being kept in neighboring district Ntungamo.
Kyamadidi was arrested from Nyarushanje while Rutaro was arrested at Katobo trading centre while heading to Nyakagyeme to monitor polling day proceedings of t he Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate, Betty Muzanira.
Patrick Onyango said that polling station returning officer at Rwakitoha in Nyarushanje Mr. Silver was found crossing the names of the two independent candidates that with draw from the race.
The Rukungiri Woman Member of Parliament seat fell vacant after Court of Appeal nullified Hon Winfred Masiko (NRM)’s election following a petition by Ms Betty Muzanira (FDC).

Muzanira voting

Winnie Matsiko voting

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By Ibrahim Zirimu
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Sports
Zinedine Zidane has announced he is stepping down as Real Madrid coach less than a week after he guided the club to a third consecutive Champions League title.
The 45-year-old Frenchman told a media conference in Madrid, called just 90 minutes in advance, that he has “taken the decision not to continue next year.”
Zidane took over as the club’s coach in January 2016 following the departure of Rafael Benitez.
In the ensuing two-and-a-half years, Zidane won a staggering nine trophies and lost just 16 times in his 149 games in charge.
“It was not an easy decision but this is the right moment for everyone,” he said. “It might seem strange, but it had to be done for the good of everyone, the players, the club, and myself.
“This team must keep winning, and it needs a change after three years, another voice, another method of working.”

Zidane averaged roughly one trophy every 16 games while in charge, including one La Liga title, one Spanish Super Cup, two Club World Cups and two UEFA Super Cups.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez was sat beside Zidane during the press conference and admitted he was “not prepared for the news.”
“This was a totally unexpected decision, Zidane informed me of his choice yesterday,” Perez said. “I want to thank Zizou for his dedication, passion and affection.
“He is an example for all. I hope this is not a goodbye and I want him to return someday.’
“I wanted him to stay forever and I wanted to convince him to stay. But I know it was his final decision.”

Zidane played for Real Madrid between 2001-2006, winning La Liga and the Champions League.
He was Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant coach for Real Madrid’s 2014 Champions League win and went on to manage Real Madrid Castilla — the club’s B team — later that year, before being appointed as manager of the first team.
“I love this club and the president who gave me the chance to play for this club and manage the club of my dreams,” he said. “But everything changes and that is why I have taken the decision to leave.”
Zidane revealed he had already informed the squad of his decision and had a lengthy conversation with Sergio Ramos, who he described as “a great captain and leader.”
The former World Cup winner said that he is “not going to get involved” with the selection of his successor and, despite admitting he is not “tired” of coaching, is not looking to manage another team immediately.
Tributes began to pour in almost immediately, with club captain Ramos one of the first to pay his thanks to the departing coach.
“As a player and coach you decided to say goodbye at the top,” posted defender Ramos in tribute. “Thank you for two and a half incredible years. Your legacy will never be erased, one of the most successful chapters in the history of our beloved Real Madrid.”
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with Real in the past. The Argentine signed a new five- year contract at Spurs last week.
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri could also come into the frame, while Arsene Wenger wants to carry on in management after leaving Arsenal after 22 years in charge.
Italian Maurizio Sarri, most recently of Napoli, is also available.

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Barak Tukashaba
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In Rukungiri.
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate, Hon Betty Bamukwasa Muzanira has been declared a winner for the hotly contested Rukungiri District Woman MPBy-election.
Betty Muzanira got 50,611 votes; beat her biggest rival, NRM’s Winfred Matsiko by 4282 votes.
Bamukwatsa was declared winner by the Electoral Commission’s returning officer Kiyimba Umar at the Rukungiri District Council Hall.
The full results are;
FDC – Bamukwatsa Betty Muzanira =50,611
NRM – Matsiko Winfred = 46,329
Indep – Mbaguta Prisca = 993
PPP – Kukundakwe Fabith = 183

EC-Rukungiri- Results

After the Electoral Commission returning officer ruled not to include
the Burora Parish Headquarters to the tarry centre this affected to
leave the promises of the tarry centre.

Both NRM and FDC candidates have been accusing each other of vote
rigging and inciting of violence amongst the voters.

The final results were announced at around 5:00am in the morning of
today and the FDC supporters all over Rukungiri are jubilating.
The Rukungiri Woman MP seat fell vacant after Court of Appeal nullified Ms Masiko’s election following a petition by Ms Muzanira.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase
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In Bushenyi.
Bushenyi district has approved the budget of 27.5billion shillings for financial year 2018/2019 prioritizing education with 13.32 million shillings.

According to the Secretary for finance Bushenyi district Patrick Mwebesa Kizito, while presenting the budget to the district council yesterday, this year’s budget has increased compared to last financial year of 25 billion shillings.

This year’s budget will also prioritize education followed by health sectors with 3billion shillings, production 2.5 billion shillings which they expect to uplift on Bushenyi residents standards of living.

Jafari Basajabalaba the Bushenyi LC5 chairman noted that the increase in this year’s education budget targets the construction of more schools and other facilities to improve the education standards in the district.

However the speaker Justine Burusadi appealed to councilors to make a follow up of the budget allocations to ensure proper implementation for the benefits of their communities.
She thus appealed to the heads of departments to always implement council resolutions.

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The Whatsapp network, dubbed, ‘Youth Power Research Uganda (YPRU)’, on 31st May 2018 petitioned Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda to order the top executives of the Director of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) to investigate Bagyenda over what they say accumulating illicit wealth.
The network wants FIA to as well investigate Bagyenda and other BOU officials for their role in the collapse and sale of Crane Bank, National Bank of Commerce and Greenland Bank, among other banks.
The Executive FIA, Mr Sydney Asubo, has said that investigations into the alleged illicit wealth of former Director of Supervision at Bank of Uganda (BOU), Justine Baggyenda are still on course, despite yesterday’s petition by a group of youths in Kampala that he has failed to do his job, two months after the whistle-blower complained.
Asubo said that two months are too short for the FIA to come to do a thorough report, further stating that his office has not ignored the investigations as alleged by the group whose members feel he is not competent to do the job.
The FIA is a government agency established by the Parliament of Uganda to monitor, investigate, and prevent money laundering in the country. It is also responsible for the enforcement of Uganda’s anti-money laundering laws and the monitoring of all financial transactions inside the country’s borders.

Sydney Asubo the ED FIA

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Parliament has passed the National Budget for the financial year 2018/2019 of 32 trillion Uganda shillings with the growth in the economy expected to be at 4.6%.
This is an 11.6% (Shs 3,357 bn) increase from the concluding 2017/2018 financial year’s Shs 29Trillion Budget.
In a parliamentary meeting chaired by the deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanya, according to the Chairperson of the Budget committee Amos Lugolobi the public debt is expected to increase by 36 percent.
The long awaited national budget for the next financial year that flags off on the 1st of July 2018 is set to leave majority of Ugandans grappling as new nine tax bills have been passed by parliament in a bid to increase on the country’s tax base.
Reading the budget report to the august House sitting on Thursday, the Committee chairperson Amos Lugolobi informed legislators that the next financial year budget is to cost the country 32 trillion shillings.
Lugolobi however informed parliament that legislators have disagreed on the issue of salary enhancement for the post primary science teachers arguing that it’s against the constitution article 40(d) as it brings about discrimination.
Parliament now has recommended that the 98billion shillings meant for the enhancement of science teachers be sent to others sectors as 18billion of this amount will be used to recruit more 2000 science teachers in the country in order to increase their number.
Parliament has also recommended that Shs 9 billion be used to recruit 1200 English and literature teachers and Shs71 billion be equally allocated to all science and arts teachers.
The other sectors that have received priority are technology, Operation wealth creation, Coffee production, Petroleum authority among others.
However, a minority report on the budget was tabled by five legislators led by Dokolo woman MP Cecilia Ogwal, Robert Centenary, Muwanga Kivumbi and others noting that the budget was not aligned to the national budget frame work paper which is in breach of the law.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
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In Sheema
The campaigns for the hotly contested NRM primaries have ended today, with the seven candidates holding their final joint at municipal play grounds while minister Elioda who is doing soul campaigns have ended at Karera and Kitojo.
The seven candidates include; Jonas Tumwine, Eng. Raymond Kamujisha, David Kamukama, Mwebesa Joseph, Jonathan Bongonzya, Poly Kataate and Kada Mucunguzi.

Jonathan Bongonzya

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By Chrispin Kaheru

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The Rukungiri by-election only attests to what political formations can gain if they are united. The opposition seemed united from the very on-set of the by-election; and the NRM was only able to resolve internal divisions just a couple of days to the election date. These had implications on who was bound to take the day.

Secondly, the religious factor was eminent in this election. Candidates exploited religious denomination lines during campaigns.

Thirdly, this election became inevitably aggressive considering that it was handled by the political big wigs from both the NRM and the opposition. Key NRM figures – retired and those in active politics campaigned for the NRM leaning candidates. Notable figures from the opposition political parties were on ground to tenaciously campaign for the FDC candidate, and protect the vote even in the remote villages of Rukungiri.

The Electoral Commission distinguished itself as a professional administrator and arbiter of the election despite the generally tense context in which the election was conducted.

Although there was visible security deployment in most urban areas in Rukungiri, the presence of security personnel in most places was not of an intrusive nature. However, in some places (especially in the rural areas), security involvement in the election almost threatened the credibility of the process.

The competitiveness of the election coupled with the historical context of Rukungiri drew active participation from the local voters. This accounts for the generally high voter turn out – about 57%. For a by-election, this is comparatively a high voter turn out.

This by-election however continued to expose the challenges of elections in Uganda, such as: the soaring cost of several elections, electoral violence, intimidation, vote rigging, voter bribery, misuse of state resources during campaigns, the question of hate speech during elections, among others. These vices reared their ugly head again in this election. Fixing these incessant challenges is fundamental to the restoration of normality and respect for rule of law in Uganda.

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Crispin Kaheru, is the Coordinator Citizens’ Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU).

By Sandra Tumwekwase
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In Bushenyi
Police in Bushenyi are holding a 40 year old man on charges of theft.
It is alleged that on 1st May 2018 Twinomujuni Evans a turn boy in Bugongi town council broke into the laboratory store of kyeizooba health centre iii and run away with laboratory equipment that included a microscope and Pima annaliser a machine used to count CD4 both worth Ug shs 29,000,000.
The Bushenyi greater Regional police commander Eddie Sserungogi confirmed the news saying that on 30th may 2018 the stolen equipment were found with Ashaba Fred a clinic attendant who got them from a friend Nuwagaba Christopher to whom Evans sold them.
The RPC said that Evans on 1st may disguised that he was sick, and was referred to the hospital laboratory where he saw the microscope and pima analyzer which he came back for in that same evening.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
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In Sheema
The chancellor Ankole Western University, Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni, has spoken out on the deteriorating situation of the University.
Ankole Western University is faced with a lot of challenges including; confiscation of the University van by URA over failure to pay taxes and the resignation of vice chancellor Mesearch Katusiime who joined politics.
Other challenges include; lack of substantial University council, lectures demanding six months’ salary arrears and some lectures leaving the University for other Institutions among others.
However, Bishop Twinomujuni asked the public to be calm as he is working on the issues saying they should give him time.
The Bishop who noted that a new University Council will be appointed very soon, said this during an exclusive phone interview with www.mknewslink.com today morning.
He also assured the public that the vice Chancellor will also be appointed soon and that he will pay all the taxes and six month arrears for staff.
The University appointed Rev Edidah Mujinya as the acting Vice Chancellor after the resignation of Dr. Mesharch Katusiime.

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By Aiden Graw
Rumors surrounding the world player of the year, links him to a move back to Old Trafford.
Christiano Ronaldo said, “In the next few days I will give an answer to the fans that have always been on my side.’’
“It was very nice to be at Real Madrid, in the coming days I will talk about it more.”
Ronaldo’s mother has said she wants to see her son back at Old Trafford, and former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello is convinced the striker has set his heart on a move to United.
During his time at Old Trafford Ronaldo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League before his world record £80m switch to the Bernabeu in 2009.
Mauricio Pochetino, Arsene Wenger, and Antonio Conte are the favorites for Real Madrid job as replacement of Zinedine Zidane.
The Frenchman left the La Blancos after a third successive Champions League, beating Liverpool 3-1 in Saturday’s final. President Florentino Perez will now begin the search for a successor capable of coping with the highest of expectations in club football.[Sky sports]
Fulham to open Manager Slavisa Jokanovic contract talks later this month
The 49-year-old has also attracted interest from other clubs including Chelsea, where manager.
Jokanovic, who played for Chelsea, sees his current Fulham contract expire next summer.[Sky Sports]
Manchester United is interested in signing striker Marko Anautovic and Thibbaut Courtois whose future remains undecided at the east London club.[Sky sports]
Rangers’ manager Steven Gerrard, who officially starts his new job today, is weighing up a move for a 25-year-old Hibernian midfielder Dylan McGeouch.[Scottish sun]
Liverpool closing in on forward Ousmane Dembele after talks with his mum.[Sky sports]
Former Celtic striker John Hartson who has been working as a specialist coach at Livingston for 10 months, is a contender to replace David Hopkin as manager of Livingston.[Daily Record]
Everton Linked with William Carvalho
Everton have been strongly linked with William Carvalho, who has previously played for new manager Marco Silva.
Last summer, Westham had looked set to sign Carvalho but pulled out of the deal after Sporting refused to lower their £40m asking price, as well as citing concerns over the player’s fitness.
Carvalho was a member of the Portugal team who won Euro 2016 and has been selected in their 23-man squad for the World Cup this summer.[Sky sports]
Westham United in talks to sign Javier Pastore from Paris Saint Germain The london club is much interested in signing the 28-year old Pastore who joined the Parc des princes from Parlemo in 2011. The Argentina international has scored 45goals in 265 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions. Westham new boss Manuel Pellegrini is in pole position to wind up this deal soon with just a year left on his contract with The French giants. Mknewslink.com understands that PSG are battling theUEFA financial fairplay rule therefore they must sell him this summer.[Sky sports]

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In Kampala
A UPDF soldier has been killed in a road accident along Kampala-Gulu highway.
The UPDF Spokesperson Brig Richard Karemire only identified the deceased as Warrant Officer 1 Omona.
He said that the incident occurred when Lt Col Simon Peter Oyo, who was driving a Range Rover brand vehicle, rammed into a stationary lorry just a few kilometers away from Kamdini around 8:00pm on Friday.
“Oyo’s cousin, Warrant officer1 Omona, died instantly,” said Karemire.
“The two were travelling to Gulu,” he added.
The deceased was attached to the Directorate of Education at UPDF Miltary Headquarters in Bombo.
Karemire said that Lt. Col Oyo, who is the Military Assistant to the Minister of State for Defense- General Duties Rtd Col Charles Engola is out of danger.
The rise of accidents on the narrow and poorly lit road calls for stronger road safety measures.
More than 20 people were killed in a bus crash in Kiryandongo last week.

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JUNE 04, 2018 TIME 11:30PM
By Aiden Graw and Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
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In Sheema
All is not lost according to Makaru the senior presidential adviser on political affairs, Kahindi the Sheema District service commission chairperson and elder, Can.David Kabigumira the District Chairman Sheema are due to decide on the independent candidate who will be able to defeat their so called enemy and the most selfish Ugandan according to them minister Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye.
Voting and tallying of votes in Sheema Municipality NRM parliamentary seat has successfully ended as Dr.Elioda Tumwesigye emerged Winner with 9224votes, followed by Eng.Raymond 4514votes, Mwebesa came third with 2932votes, BFM’s Jonas Tumwine Polling 2604votes, David Kamukama 1569votes, Jonathan Bongonzya 1215votes, Mr.Polly Nkwatsibwe Kataate 1926votes, and finally Cadre Mucunguzi getting 716votes. Elioda is expected to be nominated tomorrow as well as independent candidate Dr. Meshearch Katusiime the former vice chancellor of Ankole Western University but its not yet known whether today’s losers are coming back in the upcoming general elections.
Other independent candidates are Journalist Khoi Khoi ‘munywani Waanyu’ of Vision Radio, and Ambrose Mwesigye Blackman the former deputy RDC Hoima District.
As much as NRM held its primaries today, Independent Electoral Commission started its nomination of candidates today and will conclude tomorrow June 05, 2018, Therefore NRM has only tomorrow 5th June 2018 for its Flag bearers to be nominated at all levels.

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In Sheema
Following the hotly contested Sheema municipality NRM primaries which were won by Minister Elioda Tumwesigye, some of the candidates have conceded defeat.
Jonathan Bongonzya one of the candidates who came fifth in the eight man race with 1215 votes conceded defeat and congratulated the winner Dr. Elioda through a post on social media..
‘’I have lost the battle for NRM Mp flag bearer but not lost the war to actively contribute to the development of our dear Sheema,’’ Bongonzya wrote.
‘’ I thank you all for your support and love. I also take this opportunity to congratulate the winner Hon Elioda and wish him well in his next struggle. My fellow candidates, thank you for the spirited fight, and i urge you that we keep together in the struggle to build and develop Sheema,’’ He added
Bongonzya also noted that there are many ways to contribute towards the development of Sheema apart from being a Member of Parliament.
Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye emerged Winner with 9224 votes, followed by Eng.Raymond 4514 votes, Mwebesa came third with 2932 votes, BFM’s Jonas Tumwine Polling 2604 votes, David Kamukama 1569 votes, Jonathan Bongonzya 1215 votes, Mr.Polly Nkwatsibwe Kataate 1926 votes, and Cadre Mucunguzi polled 716 votes.
The nomination for general election ends today with Elioda as a flag bearer for NRM, independents; Misharch Katusiime, Khoi Khoi and Mwesigye Blackman.

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By Elly Karenzi
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In Ibanda
Tarsis Bishanga Rwaburindoore has been declared a winner for the hotly contested Ibanda Municipality NRM Parliamentary primaries beating his rival Deus Rodgers Mulinde with 396 votes.
Rwaburindooore polled 6621 votes making 29.0% followed Deus Mulinde with 6255 votes which is 27.4%
Others results are; Mr. Peter Agaba 4394 (19.2%), Ignitious Igunduura 1439 votes (6.3%), Bernad Mazirwe Kakwene 628 votes (2.7%),John Mugenyi Kasule 168 votes (0.7%), Mwine I Bakamuhara 1449 (6.3%), Arthur Rwomushana Nuwagaba 577 votes (2.5%), Lawrence Nuwagira 217 votes (0.9%),Fred Spanner Sajjakambwe 260 votes (1.1%) and Leticia Tuheebwe Muwesi who scared 567 votes (2.5%). Total votes cast were 22853 (100%).
Rwaburindoore was declared a winner by the Chairperson, NRM Electoral Commission, Dr. Tanga Odoi and he will be the flag bearer in the Parliamentary race.
Meanwhile Apollo Mwine Kibeherere has been elected as a flag bearer for mayoral post with 10,655 votes.
He condemned the acts done by supervisor at Nyamirima area in Nyabuhikye by involving in saga of giving false information and hiding the declaration forms.
The RDC Ibanda Mr. Eliasto Akatuheebwa directed the Police, electoral commission staff and UPDF to take him to police, but he confessed and some forms were discovered hidden in the bag of one Stephen Babu Tumwine.
Three declaration forms are still missing.
However, the Chairperson, NRM Electoral Commission, Dr. Tanga Odoi asked the Ibanda Municipality representative to create a sprit of working together by making a positive environment so that winners can work together with losers.
Dr. Odoi confirmed that the process was free and fair.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante and Aiden Graw
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In Sheema
Sheema Municipality independent electoral commission Nominations entered second day Tuesday June 05, 2018 with many people ready to see who beats who in the most anticipated Municipal Council Elections 2018.
The Independent candidate Dr.Mesharch Katusiime a former vice chancellor of Ankole Western University was nominated today at 12:00pm escorted by his wife.
He told www.mknewslink.com reporters that his participation into this election is mainly aimed at bringing Unity, togetherness, Cooperation and Development that had faded due to greedy selfish leaders adding that NRM had failed to hold fair elections on several occasions due to such disagreements.

Therefore he is the right man adding that he will work hand in hand with fellow citizens notably the mayor for steady development in this area. He promised his supporters to use his 17-year leadership experience to restore the pride of Sheema. Dr.Mesharch pledged to associate with his friends in renovating and developing of Ankole Western University [AWU].
Meanwhile, also independent candidate Mr.George Tumwebaze has also been nominated for Sheema Municipality Mayoral seat, in an interview with him after nominations at 10:32am, He told mknewslink.com that due to contradictions and internal wars in NRM, he decided to come with an independent mind that will see him work with all people.
He claimed that their fast growing district had been thrown into wars by Selfish dictators so it is the right time for him to settle the disputes and work for development. Mr.George adds that NRM had failed to hold fair elections on several occasions due to such disagreements.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase

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In Bushenyi

A 28 year old man has today been sentenced to 8 months in prison over theft of property worth ushs90, 000.

court presided over by Bushenyi Grade 1 Magistrate Bbosa heard that on 21st April 2018 Karuhanga Alex a resident of Bunyagiri ward and bodaboda cyclist at Natete state in Ishaka stole a jacket alongside other things from Tumwijukye Christopher his customer.

Karuhanga pleaded guilty to the offence and asked the court to forgive him because he claimed he has children and wife to look after.
The magistrate has sent him to serve 8 months in prison so that he can learn how men with wives and children behave.

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By YosamGucwaki
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In masindi

A one and half year-old baby Afuzan Kiwewa has died and property worth millions of shillings destroyed when fire gutted a house along Commercial Street in Masindi Town this afternoon.
According to Aza Segujja, daughter to Haji Ibrahim Segujja the owner of the building, the fire started when mother of the child whose identity was not readily available by press time left boiling water a gas cylinder and went to buy tea leaves at the nearby shop leaving the baby inside.
The gas cylinder burst into flames burning the baby and household items. The baby was rescued from the burning room by a good samaritan after sustaining burns and was rushed to Wanainchi Clinic in Masindi town.
Davis Barungi, one of the tenants and owner of MugonzebwaNakugonza Farm Supplies shop said people responded to the inferno.
The Masindi Fire and Rescue Brigade arrived when the fire had already been put out by a group of people who rushed to rescue lives
The Masindi District Police Commander SP Samuel Odong who also arrived at the scene said police received the information about the inferno through a phone call.
He said the baby was rushed to Kitara Medical Centre for treatment where he later died of severe burns.
Odong advised the public always to give the police right information for the force to act immediately.

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By Aiden Graw
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Football Transfer News Live

ARSENAL COMPLETES FIRST SUMMER SIGNING
Arsenal announce Stephan Lichtsteiner as first signing of Unai Emery era
Right back Lichtsteiner was out of contract at Juventus this summer having won seven Serie A titles in as many years

Stephan Lichtsteiner has become the first signing of the Unai Emery era at Arsenal.
Right back Lichtsteiner was out of contract at Juventus this summer having won seven Serie A titles in as many years.

The 34-year-old will wear the No.12 shirt for the Gunners, which was previously worn by Olivier Giroud.
“It’s a great moment,” Lichtsteiner said “It’s a great for me after Juventus to come to Arsenal and have this big challenge to make big things [happen] with this big club.
“There is a project. There is a project to come back into the Champions League. I think it’s hard to see a club like Arsenal not playing in the Champions League.
If you see the players, if you see the club, the stadium… it’s the project, the big opportunity to get back to the highest level.He’s a very good coach who’s won a lot of titles, especially the Europa League that we play in this year.
“He’s a coach who knows what he wants and a coach who also progresses the players, and also old players like me. You never stop learning and this is very important. I’m really positive that we will do great things.

BREAKING Manchester United agree deal to sign Fred in £52million move from Shakhtar Donetsk
Fred, who featured in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday, arrived at Carrington for his medical on Monday morning
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Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Brazil international Fred for £52million.
The midfielder will join from Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk where he has spent the last five seasons.
An official statement read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos (Fred).
“A further announcement will be made in due course.”
Fred, who featured in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday, arrived at Carrington for his medical on Monday morning.
Fred is yet to sign his contract, but the Red Devils have announced an arrangement has now been agreed with the Ukrainian club.

Fred has spent five seasons at Shakhtar Donetsk
The central-midfielder, who takes a more defensive role, becomes Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer.
Fred was previously linked with a move to rivals Manchester City, but it’s been reported that Pep Guardiola’s side cooled their interest in the Brazil ace.
It is thought Fred will provide competition for Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay and Ander Herrera in midfield, while also helping fill the void left by the recently retired Michael Carrick.
The Brazilian won three league titles in Ukraine, as well as three domestic c

Yaya Toure offers to play for United, Arsenal or Liverpool for £1-a-week
Yaya Toure’s agent has sensationally revealed the midfielder would be happy to play for Manchester United, Arsenal or Liverpool for just £1-a-week.
Ivory Coast star Toure is a free agent this summer after leaving Manchester City at the end of the season.
And representative Dimitri Seluk insists there are clubs who have already made offers to Toure, but the duo are holding out hope of securing another Premier League move and would accept a pittance.
The 35-year-old was on £220,000-a-week at the Etihad having spent eight seasons at the club.
“Now Yaya has many offers from different countries, where they are ready to pay a lot of money, but we decided to dedicate the next season to Guardiola,” Seluk told sport24. “And to prove and show the fans of Manchester City that Yaya is not finished with football. He is full of energy and wants to play this season in England,’ he said.

Arsenal are poised to make a shock move for Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini – but the Red Devils are adding to their midfield options.
The Belgian is out of contract this summer and talks over a new deal have so far been unsuccessful.
Arsenal are set to hold talks with Fellaini and could land him on a free transfer.
But one player coming in at United is Brazilian midfielder Fred.
United have agreed a deal in principle with the Shakhtar star and it won’t be long now.
Hatim Ben Arfa has been released by Paris Saint-Germain and is available on a free, while West Brom’s Jonny Evans is interesting Leicester.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are stepping up their attempts to sign Nabil Fekir before the World Cup gets underway next week.
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Leicester open talks for Evans
Leicester have opened talks with West Brom stopper Jonny Evans who has given up on a dream switch to Manchester City.
Albion’s Northern Ireland international and club captain is poised to leave the Premier League basement club on a bargain £3million release clause.
Ex-Manchester United trainee Evans, who lives in the North West, had been hoping for a move to champions City.
Pep Guardiola previously tried to sign Evans last summer but City failed to agree a fee.
Now Evans has been told City will not be returning for him and he is speaking to the Foxes about a switch instead.
Evans didn’t start any of Albion’s final six games under Darren Moore and declared himself unfit for the club’s final game at Crystal Palace after relegation was confirmed.
He had previously one of four senior stars to break a curfew in February in Spain when they borrowed a taxi in a prank.
But Evans remains highly-rated by Northern Ireland where boss Michael O’Neill has described him as a ‘top six player’.
Leicester have already signed Porto defender Ricardo Pereira and have an interest in Norwich’s James Maddison and Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish.

Ben Arfa’s PSG exit
Looks like Hatem Ben Arfa is leaving Paris Saint Germain this summer.
The former Newcastle attacking midfielder hasn’t played a competitive match since March 2017 after falling out of favour with Unai Emery.
According to L’Equipe there are Premier League clubs interested in adding him to their squads – with Southampton previously linked
Brighton in for McNair
Brighton are trying to land Sunderland’s Paddy McNair.
The ex-Manchester United trainee is not believed to have a relegation clause and is likely to be sold this summer.
Premier League Brighton want McNair and have seen bids of around £2million and £3.5m rejected but are planning a fresh bid of £5m.
It should be enough to secure versatile defender McNair,23, who can also play in midfield and scored four goals in his final five games at relegated Sunderland.
He missed the start of the Championship season with cruciate knee ligament damage and suffered a succession of problems on his return but found top form after Easter.
MirrorSport understands Championship duo Middlesbrough and Derby are also monitoring McNair should the Northern Ireland international fail to land a top-flight club.
He has 18 international caps and recently started both Northern Ireland’s end of season friendlies against Panama and Costa Rica.

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