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Police in Kazo are investigating the circumstances under which a 57 year old man was found dead at his rented house.
The deceased has been identified as Mucunguzi Vianny alias Makanika wa masiimu na radio, who migrated from Bunyaruguru in Rubirizi District, and has been working in Kazo I cell, Kazo central ward, Kazo Town council, Kazo district for more than 10 years.
Mucunguzi has reportedly been living with health conditions including hypertension and heart problems but stopped taking drugs as prescribed by the medical doctor.
One of the witnesses, Agaba Julius intimated to our reporter that the deceased collapsed and died as he was coming from fetching water in the morning.
Issa Makumbi, the Kazo Town council LCV councillor; expressed his grief over the loss of the business man with hand skills in the community saying the deceased served as an example in the area.
Makumbi asked every one with complicated health conditions to not only always stick themselves on prayers but also follow doctor’s advice.
The police from Kazo police station led by the OCID, Twesigye Hamdan visited the scene and retrieved the body and took it to Kazo Health Centre IV for Postmortem examination.
The incident was registered under file No. SD REF 25/10/10/2022 and investigations into the matter continue.
Rt Rev Bishop Steven Namanya, the Bishop of north Ankole diocese has asked Christians in Kyengando parish, Engari Sub-county, Kazo district to keep united as they receive the incoming bishop and work closely with him.
Bishop Namanya made the remarks at Kyengando Church of Uganda during his farewell service on Sunday.
Bishop Namanya is expected to retire 2024 as per the constitutional requirements regarding bishops of the Church of Uganda whereby Bishops are supposed to only serve until their 65th birthday. At the age of 65 bishops must retire.
Rev Faith Kamya, the parish priest Kyengando Church of Uganda appreciated Bishop Namanya for his work and urged all people to follow his example by working together.
Rev Canon Venerable Kurumwine John, the archdeacon of Sya Church of Uganda also appreciated the work of Bishop Namanya noting that the people of Kyengando have benefited a lot from the bishop who has supported all developments in their area.
It will be remembered that Bishop Steven Namanya was the second bishop of the North Ankole diocese in Rushere replacing Bishop Emeritus John Muhanguzi in 2015.
Police in Kazo working together with the residents of Buremba Sub county have arrested two suspects on allegations of stealing 24 cows from Kakoni in Buremba Sub-county Kazo district.
The arrest was made during the operation which was conducted on Saturday 8th October 2022 following an incident where 24 heads of cattle had been stolen.
The stolen cattle belonged to Nobert Turyahikayo Nobert, a resident of Kakoni ward, Buremba Sub-county.
Turyahikayo said that on Saturday, when one of his casual labourers checked the kraal, he found 24 cows and 15 goats missing and he engaged police to start tracking where they managed to recover only 11 cows.
Police confiscated a Fuso lorry REG No. UAR 234M whose driver led the police to the recovery of 11 cows (out of the 24 missing) from Hapuyo Kyegegwa district.
The Fuso truck that was confiscated by police and its driver arrested in connection with cattle theft.
Lukooto John, the Kazo district police commander (DPC), identified the suspects in police detention as Kutesa Ronald, the driver of the Fuso truck and Bagoza Patrick from whose farm the cows were recovered.
Lukooto also urged the people of Kazo to always be vigilant and assist the police to report any sign of cattle theft.
Turyahikayo noted that now police are working on interrogating the suspects for further details and investigations into the matter continue.
As Uganda marked 60 years of independence on Sunday, residents of Kiruhura district expressed gratitude towards the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government under the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The residents said that Museveni has clearly made and clarified the meaning of the National independence by letting Ugandans invest in businesses of their choice without any force as it was in the former governments of Obote and Amin among other presidents.
Apollo Mabati, the chairman Front for National Salvation (FRONASA) said colonialists did not help the country, they only created divisionism among leaders as well as citizens which left scars of hatred in Uganda.
Mabati added that NRM is the government which allows people enjoy themselves independently compared to the past governments like UPC and DP.
Nuwamanya Emmanuel Kabuhimbara, the chairman school management Nshwerenkye Primary school Rushere town council said the NRM government has promoted developments and that people operate businesses as well as National army becoming free with common people.
Nuwamanya however noted that the only problem in Uganda is the high rates of corruption among several leaders which has left the country lagging behind economically.
Tumusime Enock the Sub-county councilor for Rwenjubu Parish in Kashongi constituency said Ugandans should celebrate independence because there is peace, national security among other achievements.
Speaking during Uganda’s 60th Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Independence grounds, President Museveni attacked the European Union Parliament for “decreeing” on the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) which draws crude oil from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania.
“Recently, there was a manifestation of Imperialistic arrogance and hegemonism by elements in the European Union Parliament whereby they decreed from Brussels that EACOP should not be constructed, until those arrogant actors permit us to do so. Parasitic elements from that part of the world, have been causing problems for Africa and the World for the last 500 years,” said Museveni.
President Museveni inspecting the Parade during Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial grounds on Sunday.
President Museveni also emphasized the need for Uganda to champion value addition for Uganda’s products and avoid the hemorrhage of Ugandan products that are exported without any value added onto them.
“In Uganda, we to fight the neo-colonial politicians, civil servants, parasitic importing merchants, on account of this hemorrhage. Of course, it should be the political leaders that should evolve policies about these issues. The question, however, is: If the political actors do not see this hemorrhage, why should the academicians not see it? Are professors and academicians, not supposed to use their knowledge to see what is good or bad for their people? It is a tragedy,” said Museveni.
Independence Day in Uganda is celebrated on the 9th of October each year. It is a day to celebrate Uganda’s freedom from British rule which occurred in 1962.
Uganda’s 60th Independence Day was celebrated on Sunday October 9th under the theme; A declaration of African interdependence and our shared destination.
Thousands of people have today gathered at Makerere University to celebrate the institution’s 100 years of existence.
The centenary celebrations have been held under the theme: “Leveraging the 100 Years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society“
Established in 1922 with only 14 students, Makerere has over the years grown to become one of the most prestigious Universities in Africa and around the World.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor, said that nobody would have predicted that something that began with 14 bare feet students in grass thatched huts would evolve into what we have today.
“I pledge total commitment to Makerere University to ensure that our institution remains on the path to nurturing graduates and producing research responsible for national development,” said Prof Nawangwe.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Museveni who has been the chief guest emphasized his call on Makerere University to focus mainly on science and research to help solve the country’s problems.
H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni having a photo moment with the top management of the University during Centenary Celebrations on Thursday.
The president explained that whereas other continents have made great strides towards development, African has remained behind because of failure to embrace science and technology as a key to growth and development.
“If we are to survive in modern world we must deal with issue of prosperity of society. You can’t be prosperous unless you produce more goods and services of all types and with science, there has been some good progress. With science, we have moved a bit and now going to move more decisively,” said Museveni.
H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressing Celebrants during Centenary Celebrations on Thursday.
Although he maintains his stance on paying scientists better than their arts counterparts, the president urged their social sciences counterparts to have something to show of their efforts to solve the country’s problems.
“Social scientists and economist should be talking of economic integration. For social scientists, let’s get time and talk .If Makerere has survived 100 years, what has not been done will be done.”
H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni receives hand drawn portraits from a First year student, Ainamaani Brian during Centenary Celebrations on Thursday.
“I congratulate Makerere especially the science branch (for a job well-done). The faculties of medicine, agriculture, engineering, food science and ICT have done well and I encourage you to continue,” said Museveni.
In her speech delivered by the state minister, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni described the attainment of 100 years by Makerere University as historic.
“As we commemorate the significance of the past 100 years, we must leverage the vast experiences to spur national development. We need to restore what has been broken to set new path for future generations. I challenge Makarere to step out of the past and intentionally seek to provide solutions to society’s needs. As government we are committed to supporting you in this endeavor,” said Janet Museveni.
Among the notable Makerere University alumni are several presidents and prime ministers including Joseph Kabila (Democratic Republic of Congo), Julius Nyerere and Benjamin Mkapa (Tanzania), Mwai Kibaki (Kenya), and Milton Obote and Ruhakana Rugunda (Uganda).
Writers such as Ngugi wa Thiong’o from Kenya and David Rubadiri from Malawi, scholars and political activists such as Stella Nyanzi and Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine are also Makerere alumni.
The State Minister for Education and Sports, Hon Peter Ogwang has questioned how the UGX 30 million that the Ministry of Education and sports dispatched to Kiruhura district this year to facilitate the schools’ sports activities was spent.
Speaking during World Teachers’ Day Celebration in Kiruhura district on Wednesday, he discovered that the district did not participate in this year’s sports competitions which allegedly to sparked off strikes in some secondary schools.
Ogwang said the Ministry sends UGX 30 million to every district in the country for sports activities. Minister Ogwang said they do this with an objective of promoting talents that will help young children to be successful in the future and even prosper economically.
Minister Ogwang asked the District Education Officer to refund the sports Money after learning that although the ministry sends money for sports activities every year, in Kiruhura district no preparations have ever been made for the district to conduct sports.
In his remarks, Byaruhanga Bobson, the UNATU chairperson in Kiruhura said teachers are ignored as some care takers in some schools have not been promoted to head teachers and even work without allowances.
Hon. Herbert Tayebwa, the Member of Parliament representing Kashongi County said it is important for teachers to fulfill their responsibilities of teaching children and giving them enough time so that the students can perform well academically.
The Kazo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Al-Hajji Umar Mawiya Lule made the declaration during the District Council Meeting held at the District Council Hall on Tuesday.
Mawiya assured the people that everything concerning the former LC III chairperson; Mugabi Benard Kafure was sorted following his conviction by the law that happened few days back following thorough investigations.
Ham Rubainika, the District Councilor representing Kyampangara Sub-county also comforted his people that they would get a representative very soon.
Rubainika called upon all people of Kyampangara to cooperate and respect each other as leaders in order to develop Kyampangara.
The State minister for Education and Sports Hon Peter Ogwang has asked the teachers to be patient and work hard so that the government can increase their salary.
Ogwang made the remarks while officiating the commemoration of World Teachers Day in Kazo district held at Compassion Hall in Kazo Town council.
Ogwang’s remarks followed the request by Mugabe Medard, the secretary of Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) Kazo district branch, who while representing the UNATU chairman informed the minister that they also want their salary increased just like science teachers.
Hon. Dan Kimosho, the Member of Parliament representing Kazo constituency appreciated Hon Ogwang for honouring his invitation and accepting to be the guest of honour for this ceremony.
Kimosho appreciated the teachers and identified them as heroes of this country and made a contribution of UGX 2m towards the teachers’ SACCO.
Ogwang also announced a UGX 10m contribution from Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among and his own contribution of UGX 5m towards the Teachers’ SACCO in Kazo district.
Rev Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, the chairman LC IV Kazo district condemned the act of school head teachers who deny learners in government schools a chance to study and even send them back home for school fees.
Chairman LC V handing over his contribution towards Teachers’ Sacco during the Teachers Day Celebrations in Kazo district.
Katugunda also contributed UGX 200,000 towards the Teachers’ SACCO in Kazo district.
Agume Robert, the Kazo District Education Officer (DEO) also noted that they are hopeful that the minister will table the issues of teachers’ salary increment.
Teachers at Compassion Hall during the Teachers Day Celebrations in Kazo district.
Mugabe revealed that despite the minister’s reaction, they have hopes that their issue of salary increment which they presented will be put under positive consideration.
In 1994, at an intergovernmental conference convened by UNESCO in Paris, the status of teachers was recognized in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Post the adoption the recommendation of UNESCO/ILO October 5th was declared to be World Teachers’ Day.
The theme for World Teachers’ Day 2022 is “The transformation of education begins with teachers”.
It is a day to celebrate the transformative and critical role that teachers play in growing learners’ potential.
The Kazo district council has approved a supplementary budget of UGX 175,044,348 for the financial year 2022/2023.
During council sitting at the district council hall on Tuesday, the speaker, Hon. Daniel Nahurira Bwamunyoga noted that the need for the supplementary budget arose after the approval of the budget for the current financial year early in May, 2022.
Bwamunyoga told the council that the approved UGX 21.5b will be allocated towards the completion of various stalled projects in the district.
The Resident District commissioner (RDC), Al-Hajji Umar Mawiya Lule asked the council to have close monitoring of the projects approved by the council to ensure that there is value for money.
Mawiya also called upon the elected leaders and the technical team to work together for the success of the projects and Kazo district as a whole.
Police in Buhweju district are investigating circumstances under which a 26 year old man hacked his father to death on Tuesday.
Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Alex Ndyahwerwa, 55, and suspect as Urban Tukamuhebwa, all residents of Karungu-Buhweju district.
Tumusiime revealed that the suspect demanded for banana for brewing from the deceased, a request which the deceased denied to grant which resulted into a quarrel.
It is said that they both had pangas and in the process the deceased first attacked the suspect and cut him on the mouth and in turn the suspect is said to have cut his father on the head and died on spot after which he rushed to police and reported himself for fear of the mob.
The deceased’s body was removed and taken to Nsiika Health Center IV and postmortem report indicated that the cause of death was over bleeding.
