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Ibanda: Foodstuffs prices go down following abundant supply

Written by kazofm.admin on June 7, 2023. Posted in Business, News.

The prices for a number of food items have dropped significantly in Ibanda, with bananas experiencing the biggest decreases (of more than 50%). A big bunch of bananas costs UGX 13,000 presently, down from UGX 30,000; medium-sized ones go for UGX 10,000 and small size is at UGX 5,000, a reduction from UGX 18,000 and 10,000, respectively.

Speaking to our reporter, Kanifa Ainomugisha, a banana vendor at Saza Market, projects the prices to drop further over the coming weeks, adding that they will only recover in late August when the annual glut period for bananas is expected to end.

Prices for Irish and sweet potatoes have also inched lower because of the same reason, according Sofia Kansiime, a supplier of the root tubers. She quoted the wholesale price for sweet potatoes at UGX130,000 a sack, down from UGX 150,000 previously, while a basin costs UGX 30,000 each, indicating a reduction from UGX 35,000.

A dish of potatoes goes for UGX 6,000 compared to the previous UGX 8,000 and a bundle is at UGX 2,000. Retailers are selling the potatoes at between UGX 35,000 and 40,000 per basin.

Irish potatoes go for UGX 35,000 per basin compared to UGX 40,000 over the reporting period, while a dish declined from UGX15,000 to UGX 10,000 presently.

The traders ferry in the Irish potatoes from Buhweju, Kabarole and Kabale. Fresh beans range from UGX 20,000 to 22,000 per basin, a decline from UGX 25,000.

Fresh peas are at UGX 30,000 a basin, with a small basin is at UGX 10,000. Shelled fresh peas and beans go for UGX 20,000 per (Nice) cup.

18-year-old arrested for burning his father’s house

Written by kazofm.admin on June 7, 2023. Posted in News.

Police in Bushenyi is holding an 18-year-old man for allegedly setting his parent’s residential house ablaze following a misunderstanding.

The suspect’s father, Ronald Twijukye, a resident of Bwegiragye cell Ward III, Ishaka division, revealed that Owen Twijukye set ablaze his house after having a family disagreement.

Speaking to our reporter, the father said that after a small disagreement, his son vowed to either kill him or do something that he will never forget and he was shocked to later find his house on fire.

Francis Matsiko, the LC I chairperson Bwegyiragye cell condemned the act and said the suspect was arrested and is now being detained at Basajabalaba police post as investigations into the matter continue.

Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson (FILE PHOTO)

Sheema residents refuse to bury dead body over family wrangles

Written by kazofm.admin on June 4, 2023. Posted in News, Regional.

Police in Sheema District are investigating circumstances under which community members refused to bury the body of a 67-year-old woman and maliciously destroyed family properties.

Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson said on Friday at around 7Pm, Arthur Rumanzi transported back home the dead body of his aunt, Doreka Kandebeho who died from Kabwohe health Centre IV where she had been admitted since 8th May 2023.

It is said that the residents of Nyakashambya cell and Lugongi cell in Sheema central division demanded to know why Rumanzi filed a case against two of his brothers, Ishaaka Hangamisho and Tumusiime Ronald who had been taking care of the deceased and are currently remanded pending court ruling on charges of malicious damage.

The community members noted that the deceased would not have died if the two brothers on remand were not arrested.

The community members instructed Rumanzi to take back the body to the mortuary at Kabwohe health center IV until he brings the two remanded relatives of the deceased.

It is suspected that the angry community members set Rumanzi’s residential house ablaze and cut his banana plantations as he fled into hiding.

The body of the deceased was taken to the mortuary at Kabwohe health centre IV as investigations into the matter continue.

Man sentenced for burning mother’s clothes, shoes over land

Written by kazofm.admin on June 1, 2023. Posted in News.

Ibanda Grade One magistrate’s court has sentenced a 22-year-old man to community service orders for burning his mother’s clothes, shoes and mat.

Alex Mucunguzi, a resident of Kanyansheko in Kagongo Division, Ibanda Municipality, will serve five days of community service.

State prosecutor, Tian Emmanuel told court that in February, Mucunguzi burnt his mother’s clothes, shoes and a mat, valued at UGX 600,000. The convict’s mother was in the garden at the time of the crime. However, she reported him to Police and he was arrested and charged accordingly.

While appearing before the court on Tuesday, Mucunguzi pleaded guilty to the offence saying he got angry after learning that the family banana plantation had been sold off on his return home from his workplace in Masaka.

Court presided over by Esther Murungi ordered Mucunguzi, to pay his mother, Annet Tumuhairwe, UGX 800,000 within 30 days of completing the community service as compensation for the property lost and expenses.

Court also handed the convict who has been on remand at Nyabuhikye Prison for over three months, a two-year suspended sentence in case he defaults on the sentence and compensation order.

The magistrate explained that the convict got a lenient sentence because he publicly apologized to his mother before court and promised to compensate her.

Tumuhairwe, the convict’s mother told court that she forgave her son, but wants Mucunguzi to leave her home and live elsewhere, arguing that he is old enough to fend for himself.

Farmers inspecting stalls during farmers’ training and exhibition at Saza Playground in Ibanda.

Farmers urged to embrace modern technology to improve production

Written by kazofm.admin on May 29, 2023. Posted in News.

Farmers have been encouraged to work in groups and cooperatives if they are to improve output, access sustainable markets for their produce and affordable inputs for their agricultural activities.

Speaking during the farmers’ training and exhibition at Saza Playground, Justus Ahimbisibwe, the Ibanda Community Organization Network (ICON), said the government and non-profit organizations in the agriculture sector are always willing to support organized farmers in different ways, including provision of improved seeds and animal breeds, equipment and training.

The three-day event which attracted farmers, input suppliers, innovators, and educational institutions was organized by ICON, Ibanda District Farmers’ Association (IBADIFA) and Ibanda district local government and aimed at creating market linkages among farmers and buyers.

Dr Ferdinand Bitanihirwe, the IBADIFA chairperson asked farmers to adopt appropriate technologies to improve production, increase output, become competitive and access good markets.

Sylvia Naturinda, the event organizing committee chairperson and ICON CEO, added that harnessing technology in production and value addition would enable the farmers to access better markets.

Speaking during the same function, Asaph Nabimanya, from Apinet Uganda, asked Beekeepers to embrace modern hives and practices, like feeding the bees well on supplementary feeds to improve production.

Nabimanya noted that poor husbandry practices like bees traveling long distances in search of food and water and the use of traditional hives are largely to blame for the minimal levels of productivity in the sector.

Maurice Mutabazi, the Ibanda district entomologist revealed Ibanda district has about 800 beekeepers, producing an estimated 2,000 kgs of honey annually.

Patience Akampa Katungye, from Bin Dairy, a women’s group involved making yoghurt and other milk products, appreciated the organizers of the exhibition saying they have been able to market collectively, easing market access.

55 year old man commits suicide in Mitooma

Written by kazofm.admin on May 29, 2023. Posted in News, Regional.

Police in Mitooma are investigating circumstances under which a 55-year-old man hanged himself to death.

Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Marisiyari Turyagyenda, a resident of Ndurumo cell, Ndurumo Parish, Rwoburunga sub-county in Mitooma District.

Jackson Mupenda, the LC 1 chairperson Ndurumo cell who reported the matter to police said the body of the deceased was found hanging on an avocado tree on Sunday, 28/05/2023 at around 8:00am.

Akanyijuka Promise, an eye witness said she saw the body of Turyagyenda hanging on an Avocado tree in a banana plantation and she alerted the residents.

Tumusiime said police was notified and rushed to the scene of crime.

It is said that the deceased has been having an on and off mental illness, and on the 26th May 2023, the deceased told his wife in the presence of his children that he was going to do something strange that would attract the local councils to gather at his place.

Tumusiime said postmortem was conducted at the crime scene by Dr Oloya of Mitooma Health Center IV and the body was handed over to the family for burial.

Rwampara: Two arrested over extortion of money from PDM beneficiaries

Written by kazofm.admin on May 23, 2023. Posted in News, Regional.

Police in Rwampara district have arrested a Parish Chief and PDM Sacco Chairman for allegedly extorting money from individuals registering for Parish Development Model (PDM) program.

The suspects are APollo Kwotazariirwe, the Parish Chief of Kamomo Parish, and Salapio Bitwaraabaabo, the PDM Sacco Chairman of Kamomo Fishers Sacco.

It’s alleged that the two extorted money amounting to UGX 130.000 from a one Steven Muzahura, a resident of Buranga cell, Kamomo Parish in Bugamba Sub-County under the guise of registering him for Parish Development Model (PDM) program.

Steven Kamar, the DPC Rwampara district confirmed the arrest of the two adding that the case is under investigation and they are currently detained at Nyeihanga police station.

The RDC Rwampara district, Jane Asiimwe Muhindo warned all parish chiefs to avoid extorting money from beneficiaries of PDM and urged members of the public with the same issue to run to her office.

Muhindo also cautioned the beneficiaries of parish development modal to utilize money responsibly and fight poverty in their families not buying mattress, beds, drinking alcohol and among others

Rwampara Roads in sorry state despite release of funds

Written by kazofm.admin on May 22, 2023. Posted in News, Regional.

Members of parliament representing Rwampara district have expressed disappointment in the district technical team over the poor state of roads when the funds are available.

During a roads committee meeting chaired by area Woman MP Molly Asiimwe, MPS tasked the Chief Administrative officer, Rose Nalumansi and staff engineers to explain why the roads are in a very sorry state when the funds are available.

The roads in question include Katereza-Nyakabare 7 kms that was budgeted for UGX 24M, 15 Km of Kanyampiha-Rweibogo- Bugamba-Kalangala, Rukandagye road budgeted for UGX 400 Million, and Byanamira-Nyamukana Kibare-Kamomo road which are all unfinished yet all the money was released.

The legislators were left shocked after receiving the report from CAO and engineers that roads were worked on and money was all spent.

Julius Tusiime Karuhanga, the Rwampara East MP called in for police investigation citing misuse of government funds.

Molly Asiimwe noted that they have given CAO up to Wednesday to bring a comprehensive report if not the anti-corruption unit will be called in for further investigation.

Our reporter learnt that engineers Topher Muhwezi and Gilbert Muhangi were interdicted last week.

62 year old murdered in Buhweju; wife, daughter arrested

Written by kazofm.admin on May 22, 2023. Posted in News, Regional.

Police in Buhweju have arrested a woman and her daughter over the alleged murder of the head of the family.

Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson confirmed the arrest and identified the deceased as Caleb Kakuru, 62, while the suspects are Concila Nyandagazi, 50, (wife to the deceased) and Medius Nayebare,27, (step daughter to the deceased), all residents of Rubengye parish, Rubengye sub-county in Buhweju district.

Tumusiime said that police from Rubengye Police Station responded to the incident after receiving a report of murder of a one Kakuru, they found his naked body lying on the floor facing down in a pool of blood and preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased was hit with a sharp object on the back of his head.

The wife to the deceased denied the accusations alleging that they were attacked by two unknown men who reportedly tied her with a rope and a cloth on the mouth to stop her from shouting then assaulted the husband to death and she was unable to identify the assailants.

It said that the deceased has been having long-term misunderstandings with the wife over the children she got from her previous marriage who had been coming to stay with their mother but the deceased has been chasing them away which created conflict between him and the wife.

Tumusiime also added that the body of deceased was conveyed to Nsiika Health Center IV for Postmortem examination and investigations into the matter continue.

Captain Yahaya Kakooza addressing stakeholders during the FMD task force meeting

Kazo: RDC directs police to arrest farmers with new FMD cases

Written by kazofm.admin on May 17, 2023. Posted in Local, News.

The Kazo Resident District Commissioner [RDC] Rtd Captain Yahaya Kakooza has directed the police to arrest and prosecute in courts of law people found with foot and mouth disease(FMD) on their farms.

During the FMD task force meeting held at the district headquarters with stakeholders on Wednesday, Capt. Yahaya asked all leaders at different capacities to play their roles in fighting FMD.

Capt. Yahaya has directed police to arrest people with new cases of foot and mouth disease on their farms.

Stakeholders during the FMD task force meeting

Dr Kiyemba Ronald, the district veterinary officer Kazo revealed that the outbreak is now confirmed in Kanyanya cell -Rwamuranga parish –Kazo sub-county and another yet to be confirmed case in Kigorogoro, Rwempiri ward, Kazo town council.

Dr Kiyemba added that vaccination is already being done in the affected cells with new cases and will subsequently continue to other places.

Asiimwe Johnbaptist, the Kazo district production officer announced new measures to control the continuous spread of FMD and warned the public that there is no more movement of animals from the affected and total ban on milk from affected farms.

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