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A woman and her child sleeping under a mosquito net (COURTESY PHOTO)

Government asked to increase mosquito nets for distribution

Ugandans have called upon government to increase the number of treated mosquito nets per household if they are to fight against the spread of malaria.

Speaking to journalists ahead of the commemoration of Malaria day on Tuesday, 25th 2023, a section of stakeholders noted that in the last distribution of mosquito nets, the government allocated 3 treated mosquito nets per household without considering the inhabitants.

Charles Mwebembezi, the village health team ward II said that despite government efforts to distribute treated mosquito nets, parents gave these nets to their school-going children which leaves the rest of family members sleeping without nets.

Mwebembezi also attributed this challenge to poor statistical data gotten from the local council leaders which leads to disparity during the distribution.

Evalisto Rwambuga, the speaker Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality attributed the rise of malaria cases to ignorance, saying although government distributed mosquito nets, people still use them to shade chicken.

Jennifer Kekimuri, a resident of St Kaggwa urged people to stop waiting for government to distribute the mosquito nets or misusing the nets given to them to prevent the spread of malaria.

World Malaria Day 2023 will be marked under the theme “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement

Residents during Bulungi Bwansi drive to improve road network (COURTESY PHOTO)

Bushenyi: Residents embark on Bulungi Bwansi drive to improve road network

Residents of Ekitookye central cell, central division of Bushenyi Ishaka municipality have teamed up to work on the roads in their area which they say have become impassable.

Speaking to our reporter, residents said that they are fed up with being told by their local leaders that the government does not give them enough funds to repair or construct the roads. 

Some of the residents said that they resolved to intervene after rains destroyed the road, making it impossible for people and vehicles to move despite their area being in the nose of the town.  

Milton Mwebembezi, the LC1 chairperson Central cell said for so long, residents in the area have complained of poor roads, garbage and lack of street lights which has resulted in increased crime in the area as thieves waylay residents in dark areas and take away their belongings. 

Derrick Kabuura, the Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality Member of Parliament (COURTESY PHOTO)

Parents asked to invest in education to eliminate crime

The Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality Member of Parliament, Derrick Kabuura has implored parents to invest in educating their children in order to transform their communities.

Kabuura noted that education is only way to eliminate wrong doers which will enable the upbringing of responsible citizens.

He made the remarks during the fundraising for the construction of the head teacher’s house and renovation of Rwatukwire primary school held at school premises in central division Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality.

Rev Didas Natweta, All Saints Greater Archdeacon asked the organizers, PTA and school administration to do the work expected and ensure accountability of people’s money as a way to inspire them to continue supporting the school.

John Nkamwehanga, the school head teacher said that the school’s structure got destroyed as a result of being incomplete and with this support raised; it is guaranteed that the school will be renovated.

Shilton Naturinda, the chairman organizing committee said that they have achieved their target and assured parents and well wishers that the money raised will be put to proper use.

Muslims during Eid-al-Fitr prayers at Global High School, in Mbarara on Friday

Muslims call for inclusion in government recruitment

The Mbarara district Khadi, Sheikh Abdallah Mukwaya has cautioned Muslims against indulging in habits like alcoholism and fornication following the end of the fasting season.

Mukwaya made the remarks while addressing hundreds of Muslims during Eid-al-fitr prayers held at Nyamitanga mosque in Mbarara City.

He said the majority of Muslims always resort to bad habits after the fasting season instead of repenting.

At Global High School where hundreds of Muslims gathered for Eid-al-Fitr prayers, Abdul Fatar Isaac, the Imam Abubakar Jamia mosque asked the leadership of Mbarara city council to address the imbalance in job allocation.

He said that recently, Mbarara city service commission shortlisted ninety names for different job slots at Mbarara City council but surprisingly no Muslim made it to the list.

Addressing Muslims at Global High School, Robert Mugabe kakyebezi, the mayor Mbarara city revealed that due to public outcry over the allocation of jobs by the city service commission, he suspended the recruitment process following corruption tendencies by some actors on the commission.

Kakyebezi also asked Muslims to maintain the purity they gained during the month of Ramadan.

Abiaz Rwamwiri, the NDA public relations officer addressing people at Bwizibwera Health Centre IV

NDA rallies the public to report side effects of medicine

The National Drug Authority has called upon the general public to always report any side effects of the medicine taken, to the relevant authority for further management.

This call was sounded by the NDA public relations officer, Abiaz Rwamwiri while representing the NDA board chairperson Dr Medard Bitekyerezo at a ceremony to award the pharmacovigilance certificate of appreciation to Bwizibwera health center IV in Kashari south, Mbarara district.

Abiaz Rwamwiri, the NDA public relations officer presenting the pharmacovigilance certificate of appreciation to Bwizibwera health center IV.

Rwamwiri noted that once the NDA detects a medicine that has a negative effect on the people the authority has the right to withdraw that drug from the market.

Dr Richard Atuhaire, the in-charge Bwizibwera health center IV noted that they received this certificate for reporting the side effects of the drugs, making it the best in the whole county in pharmacovigilance.

Dr Francis Oriokot, the deputy director Mbarara regional referral hospital appreciated Bwizibwera health center for increasing the participation of community members in health encouraging them to keep the candle burning.

Pharmacovigilance is the science and the activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine or vaccine-related problem.

Kazo: Muslims asked to uphold Ramadan behavior

Islamic county sheik Kazo district, Sheya Muhamad Ssali has advised Muslims to continue with behaviour they had during the holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking with our reporter in an exclusive interview, Sheikh Ssali delivered this message for Muslims as they begin Eid al Fitr festivities across the world.

Relatedly, at Kazo mosque in Kazo town council, Kazo district, Muslims who gathered to pray were joined by Rev Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, the LC V chairman Kazo district who asked them to engage themselves in doing developmental activities like supporting their schools and other government programmes.

Muslims at Kazo mosque for Eid al Fitr Prayers

However, Issa Makumbi, a member of the general assembly of Muslim council, also district councillor representing Kazo town council noted that they have not celebrated this day as other days because of Foot and mouth disease in the district saying that they are going to miss out on eating meat.

Meanwhile, a section of Muslims who spoke to our reporter were joyful as they appreciated Allah for enabling them reach this day that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The district LC V Chairman, Rev Samuel Mugisha Katugunda addressing livestock traders, butcher men and transporters during an engagement meeting.

Kazo: livestock products from Kiruhura banned over FMD

By Lauben Bafaki

The Kazo district foot and mouth disease task force has suspended the movement of livestock and livestock products from the neighbouring Kiruhura district which has several cases of the disease.

During an engagement meeting with livestock traders, butcher men and transporters held at the district council hall on Wednesday, a number of resolutions were reached which include; putting up checkpoints across all borders between Kiruhura and Kazo districts to ensure no movement of livestock and livestock products.

In his report, Dr Kiyemba Ronald, the district veterinary officer noted that the disease is now within two families in Kyabahura and Kakoni ward, Buremba town council.

Dr Kiyemba urged everyone to be vigilant, cooperative and prevent the foot and mouth disease that is ravaging most parts of Kiruhura district.

Livestock traders, butcher men and transporters during an engagement meeting with district leadership at the district council hall on Wednesday.

Ham Rubainika, the district councilor representing Kyampagara Sub-county also the Kazo district secretary for production appealed to traders to utilize the one week given in fighting the disease across the borders in order to re-open farm loading.

Al-Hajji Mawiya Lule, the Kazo resident district commissioner and also chairperson foot and mouth disease taskforce requested livestock traders to be patient and do what is needed in order to open animal loading.

Rev Samuel Mugisha Katungunda, Kazo district LC V chairperson revealed that no one will be allowed to bring milk from Kiruhura saying that they will also not allow any intimidation in fighting foot and mouth disease.

A select committee of members chaired by Kananura David was established to ensure the enforcement of the resolutions.

Meanwhile, livestock traders including the tenderers of the markets vowed to ensure full implementation of the resolutions to control the spread of the disease in the district and eradicating the one in Buremba town council.

Man pinned in court for conning retired teachers UGX 600,000

Ibanda Grade One magistrate’s court has charged Peter Amutuhaire for conning two retired teachers of UGX 600,000.

It is said that the 28-year-old resident of Bufunda Division in Ibanda Municipality pretended to be an employee of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) and conned Gratian Muhumuza and Hilda Ayebazibwe of Rwampanga cell in Kagongo Division of UGX 300,000 each as connection fees in January this year.  

The Ibanda magistrates’ court heard that the suspect disappeared with their cash until he was arrested by police recently and charged accordingly.

While testifying as a prosecution witness, Prikanda Kenkyende, the LCI chairperson of Rwampanga cell, said the suspect gave to his victims receipts bearing the UEDCL logo.

She told court presided over by her Worship Esther Murungi that Amutuhaire had claimed to be from UEDCL Kazo district branch.

She added that he had promised to return and connect their houses to power in two days, but he never returned. They became suspicious and reported the matter to the police.

The witness added the accused was smartly dressed and targeted the rich residents who could raise the money readily.

Amutuhaire is facing two counts of obtaining goods by false pretense, a crime that contravenes section 305 of the Penal Code Act.  

He was further remanded to Nyabuhikye Prison and hearing of the case continues on May 10. 

Authorities decry lack of operational funds in Mbarara district

Authorities in Rubindi-Ruhumba town council in Kashari north, Mbarara district have announced their decision to renounce some staff due to lack of funds to pay them.

Francis karugaba, the mayor Rubindi-Ruhumba town council noted that since September last year they have never received money from central government that was collected from local revenue under the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS).

This system was introduced by government in July 2022 as the new system of collecting taxes in all districts.

Karugaba revealed that they have decided to put the enforcement officers and casual laborers on leave until they get money from the government.

Karugaba also called upon government to come to their rescue because if the situation does not change, they are likely to close the offices due to lack of funds to operate the town council.

Relatedly, the operation of Bukiiro Sub-county in Mbarara district is hanging in balance after the ministry of finance failed to provide a budget allocation for the new administrative unit.

Innocent Baguma, the Chairperson LC III Bukiiro Sub-county said that the sub-county operates without a budget which is difficult to function.

He questioned why the government has failed to operationalize the administrative unit, yet they went ahead and conducted elections.

Bukiiro Sub-county was curved out of Bukiiro Town Council and is one of the 364 sub counties which the government approved and created in 2021.

Denis Turwomwe, the UNATU chairman for South western region (COURTESY PHOTO)

Sheema: Teachers warned against loans

Teachers in Sheema district have been warned against rushing to get loans with high interest.

Speaking during the induction meeting of teachers on Tuesday, Denis Turwomwe, the UNATU chairman South western region, advised teachers to start savings schemes in their schools in order to develop themselves and get out of poverty.

Turwomwe added that loans with high interest will only make them poor.

During the same meeting, the Sheema district inspector of Schools Ssempa Muzafaru expressed concern over increased early retirement and absconding of duties by teachers in the district.

Ssempa noted that there has been an increase in teachers’ early retirement as well as continuity to absent themselves from duty which has contributed to poor performance of students in Exams.

The induction of all teachers in the district was organized by Uganda national teachers union (UNATU) and held at Crinka gardens in Kabwohe.

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