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Bushenyi District Deputy Resident District Commissioner, William Katsigazi Donanto has called on residents to maintain the discipline demonstrated during recent elections for National Resistance Movement(NRM) flag bearers. He praised Bushenyi for registering peaceful elections compared to neighboring districts.
Katsigazi urged the community to uphold the same spirit in upcoming elections for LC V chairpersons, mayors and councilors emphasizing peace and active participation without intimidation for a smooth electoral process.
He also warned candidates against using abusive language and urged supporters, especially youths, to refrain from inciting violence.
The NRM is set to hold elections on July 24th to select flag bearers for district chairman, LC V seats, city mayors, and municipal mayors.
Rubanda district police are investigating the murder of 55 year-old, Dismus Niyonzima alias Sebuhinja a resident of Habuhinga village, Ikamiro Parish, Muko Sub County on July 21, 2025, at Kabaya Primary School in Ikamiro Parish.
According to reports, Niyonzima had sold beans worth UGX220,000 shillings and was last seen leaving Centenary’s bar with his wife around 10:00 PM. As they parted ways, the wife hurried home with their children, leaving her husband behind.
The next morning, at around 7:00 AM, a student found Niyonzima’s lifeless body near the water tank at Kabaya Primary School lying in a pool of blood. The student alerted a teacher who identified the body and notified police.
Police visited the scene, documented evidence and recorded witness statements. A piece of brick stained with suspected blood was recovered from the scene. A postmortem examination has been conducted.
Elly Mate, police spokesperson for the Kigezi region confirmed the incident and revealed that investigations are underway.
President Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged that the recent National Resistance Movement(NRM) primaries were marred by mistakes and criminal acts including result alterations, bribery and interference with voter registers. In a message shared via his X(formerly twitter) handle, Museveni emphasized that these actions undermined the integrity of the electoral process.
“The mistakes made during the primaries, such as altering results and bribery are criminal and distort the very essence of our electoral democracy,” the President stated. “What is most urgent now is addressing the criminal acts—those who used violence and fraud must be brought to justice.” he further said
He commended the efforts of state agencies like Internal Security Organisation(ISO) and CID which have already taken action by arresting and charging suspects involved in these illegal activities. “Our security agencies have acted decisively but the legal and political issues remain,” he added.
Regarding the declaration of candidates, the President questioned why some flags were fraudulently declared and why the results announced by Tanga Odoi—based on transparent lining-up votes—are not being corrected. “Voting was clear to everyone; how can anyone change those results without looking foolish?” he asked.
He clarified that, according to legal advice, Tanga Odoi cannot unilaterally rectify the mistakes. “The responsibility now lies with the tribunal—our legal experts—to address these issues based on the evidence collected,” the President explained.
He reassured supporters that grievances are being handled and assured that everything would be rectified through proper legal channels. “We are committed to ensuring justice and restoring integrity to our electoral process,” he concluded.
Hon. Jovanice Rwenduru Twinobusingye, the Woman Member of Parliament fo Kiruhura district has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the Thursday July 17 NRM primaries for the parliamentary seat in Kiruhura. Addressing a press conference held today at her residence in Kyabagyenyi I village in Rushere Town Council, Hon.Rwenduru condemned what she described as widespread irregularities that compromised the integrity of the elections.
She alleged that her supporters faced intimidation, voters were bought at polling stations and her vote count was manipulated to favor her opponent. “If the votes had been counted fairly, I strongly believe that I would have won,” she stated. She further accused election officials of altering the results and pulling supporters away from the voting queues which she says severely affected her chances of victory.
She called for a thorough investigation into the election process particularly focusing on three town councils and one sub-county where she says the elections did not proceed transparently. These include Kiruhura Town Council, Kenshunga Sub-county, Rushere Town Council, and Sanga Town Council. She emphasized that village registrars and sub-county registrars involved in the electoral process should be held accountable and tried according to the law.
She expressed hope that a proper investigation would reveal the true results and enable her to contest the seat again without having to run as an independent candidate. “If the procedures are followed correctly, I am confident I can win and I will not need to come back as an independent,” she remarked.
Rwenduru’s supporters and agents shared their perspective narrating how suspicions and irregularities marred the election process further casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results.
It is noteworthy that the final tally showed Ruth Rujoki Mushabe receiving 2,4757 votes while Rwenduru garnered 2,1202 votes according to official election results.
As the controversy unfolds, calls for an impartial investigation continue to grow with many in Kiruhura demanding transparency and justice in the electoral process.
President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries amid reports of misconduct and electoral malpractices. In a statement released this afternoon, President Museveni condemned those he described as self-seekers attempting to tarnish the party’s glorious heritage.
“The kutokooza (polluting) of the NRM primaries by self-seekers who do not care about the reputation and the glorious heritage of the NRM/NRA/FRONASA is unacceptable,” Museveni declared. “This heritage belongs to martyrs and heroes not to individuals who would at the cost of their lives, assault machine-guns of the enemy.”
He assured the public that state agencies have already begun taking action against those involved. “We have started the necessary anti-crime operations against the self-seekers, starting with the clear cases of the idiots alleged to have altered the results in the tallying,” he stated. “Eight individuals alleged to have manipulated election results during the tallying process have been arrested so far. They are from Mayuge, Buyende, Kapchorwa, Pader, Oyam, Rwampara, Kareenga and Mbarara.”
Museveni emphasized that investigations are ongoing. “Other targets are being followed up and I will keep the nation informed on the progress,” he added. He also called on party supporters and officials to assist in gathering evidence on other offences such as violence, bribery and interference with voter registers.
To address the legal aspects of the ongoing disputes, Museveni announced the formation of a committee comprising prominent lawyers. “We have constituted a powerful legal team to handle the petitions,” he explained. “Our mission is to clean up the NRM while also defending the wider interests of all Ugandans.”
Highlighting the importance of the party’s heritage, Museveni reaffirmed his dedication to protecting the principles upon which the NRM was founded. “We are committed to upholding the legacy of our heroes and martyrs and ensuring that the primaries reflect the true will of the people.”
Sheema District Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro has pledged to advocate for a salary increment for Arts teachers if she is re-elected to Parliament. She made the commitment during a rallies in Kashozi, Kabwohe and Sheema Central Divisions within Sheema Municipality yesterday as she campaigned ahead of the upcoming NRM parliamentary party elections for the Sheema Woman MP seat.
Addressing residents, Nyakikongoro pointed out that while the government had recently increased salaries for science teachers, Arts teachers had not been considered leading to low morale among educators in the arts field. She emphasized her dedication to ensuring fair remuneration for all teachers and vowed to push for salary adjustments that recognize Arts teachers’ contributions.
She also urged women across the district to make good use of the funds she has provided to their development groups through the Sheema Women Development Forum (SWODEF). Nyakikongoro encouraged women to leverage these resources to increase household incomes, promising to inject more funds into the initiative and assist women in marketing their products to boost their economic empowerment.
The State Minister for Animal Husbandry and Member of Parliament for Isingiro North County, Lt. Col. Bright Rwamirama has voiced strong criticism against individuals using his name to gain political popularity. His remarks come amid concerns raised by Patrick Asiimwe, the Vice Chairperson of NRM in Birere Sub County who addressed voters at various points across the district.
During the meetings, Asiimwe warned residents that some people have falsely claimed to be sent by the minister to stand for different political positions misleading many voters in the process. He emphasized that such claims are untrue and urged voters to be cautious of those seeking to exploit his name for personal gains.
In response, Rwamirama clarified that he has not authorized anyone to stand for any position on his behalf. He stated, “I do not decide for the people of Isingiro; whoever gets the NRM flag is the one I will support.” The minister further condemned those using his name to seek cheap popularity describing their actions as misleading and unfounded.
The Chairperson LC V for Isingiro District, Aron Turahi, echoed the sentiment stressing that all candidates should refrain from using abusive language and conduct their campaigns respectfully. The district leadership called for unity and integrity among candidates to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
Police in Rukungiri district have arrested one suspect and are actively pursuing another in connection with a fatal assault that resulted in the death of Habert Musinguzi, 45. The incident occurred on July 14, at around 3:00 PM in Isherero Village, Kyatoko Ward, Eastern Division. Musinguzi was reportedly attacked during a confrontation that led to his death.
Police confirmed that they detained Byamukama John, a 45-year-old resident of Nyakashaka Village, Kyatoko Ward at the scene. Meanwhile, Nuwamanya Luke, 38 of Isherero Village remains at large as investigations continue.
According to reports, on July 13 at approximately 5:00 PM, Musinguzi was called by his sister to buy alcohol from a local bar operated by Phiona at Kyatoko Trading Center. Upon arrival, he found his son, Muhangi Davis, in the bar. Later, the suspects arrived, leading to a quarrel with Davis. Musinguzi decided to leave but was involved in the subsequent violence.
It is alleged that Nuwamanya followed Davis and attempted to confront him. When he failed to find his target, he encountered Musinguzi and reportedly assaulted him on the head causing him to fall unconsciously. Family members were informed around 8:00 PM and rushed Musinguzi to Case Clinic Rukungiri. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital but he died during transportation early the following morning.
Police responded swiftly on July 15, 2025, visiting the scene and arresting Byamukama John for questioning. The victim’s body was been transported to Rwakabengo Health Center III for a postmortem examination. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate Nuwamanya Luke and gather further information to aid in their investigation.
Colombian authorities have arrested Giuseppe Palermo, also known as “Peppe,” an alleged high-ranking leader of the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia operating in Latin America. The operation, a collaborative effort involving Colombian, Italian and British law enforcement agencies alongside Europol took place in Bogotá on Friday.
Palermo, an Italian national was wanted internationally under an Interpol red notice issued in 196 countries. He is accused of overseeing major cocaine shipments and managing illegal trafficking routes from South America to Europe. According to Colombian police chief Carlos Fernando Triana, Palermo is believed to be part of “one of the most tightly knit cells” within the ‘Ndrangheta network.
The ‘Ndrangheta which is renowned for its clandestine operations and ruthless reputation has increasingly expanded its influence beyond Italy with a significant presence in Latin America. The organization is widely blamed for importing vast quantities of cocaine into Europe controlling both maritime and land routes used in the drug trade.
Palermo’s arrest underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle the criminal syndicate’s operations. Authorities allege that he played a central role in purchasing large shipments of cocaine from Colombia, Peru and Ecuador and in orchestrating their transportation to European markets.
The global illicit drug market continues to grow with illegal cocaine production reaching an estimated 3,708 tonnes in 2023—a nearly 34% increase from the previous year primarily fueled by expanded coca leaf cultivation in Colombia according to the United Nations. The overall value of the worldwide illegal drug trade is estimated to exceed $500 billion annually.
This arrest marks a crucial step in disrupting the ‘Ndrangheta’s transcontinental criminal activities and highlights ongoing international cooperation against organized crime networks.
Kiruhura District National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates have shunned planned joint campaign rallies for the candidates vying for the district woman Member of Parliament seat as well as constituency MPs. They have attributed this to lack of facilitation funds resulting into conducting individual campaigns.
Speaking to Kazo FM, Mr. Katamba Alex, the NRM District Registrar for Kiruhura revealed that the district could not organize joint rallies as initially planned by the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) because of insufficient funds. He explained that the district lacked the necessary resources to facilitate the large-scale campaign activities which are crucial for effective voter mobilization.
“Kiruhura district was unable to hold joint campaigns because there was no money allocated for this exercise. The plan was made by the CEC but funding was not provided,” Katamba Alex stated.
The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kiruhura, Mr. Bakunda George, confirmed that financial constraints and security concerns hindered the organization of joint campaign rallies. He emphasized that security measures were put in place to protect the candidates and supporters during their individual rallies.
Abaho Nathan Karimali, the NRM chairman for Rwomugina Cell in Kinoni Sub-county and Twine Julius offered differing perspectives on the significance of holding joint campaigns. Nathan argued that joint rallies are unnecessary stating they tend to cause chaos among supporters. Conversely, Twine Julius suggested that such campaigns could be advantageous for voters as they offer a platform for voters to evaluate multiple candidates simultaneously.
The upcoming elections for NRM parliamentary candidates are scheduled for July 17, 2025 with campaign activities set to end on July 14, 2025. The district continues to navigate the challenges of campaign organization amid financial and security considerations.
