Kazo District Council has approved a supplementary budget worth UGX 1,397,289,520 for the financial year 2025-2026. The funds are meant to support various key district projects aimed at enhancing development across the district.

Among the allocations, 1,119,288,940 UGX will go towards completing the Burunga Seed School under the Uganda Growth and Investment Fund in Uganda (UGIFIT). Additionally, UGX 63,000,000 was designated as a capitation grant for Kyantumo Subcounty while UGX 215,000,580 will support climate-smart initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability.

The district Speaker,Hon. Dan Nahurira urged residents to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party emphasizing that ongoing development efforts rely on their continued backing of the sitting government.

In his address, Chairman LCV, Samuel Mugisha Katugunda tackled concerns about corruption, particularly in recruitment processes. He called for strict measures to combat such issues and urged the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to prioritize pending projects. The chairman also highlighted improvements in some health centers and thanked residents for their support during President Museveni’s recent campaign visit.

Hon. Ham Rubeinika, the LCV councilor for Kyampagara Sub-county expressed gratitude for the government funds and extended season’s greetings to residents, wishing them a joyful festive season as the district continues to pursue development and growth.

Bushenyi District Council convened yesterday and unanimously rejected a motion to donate a five-hectare piece of land to the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and the Banana Research and Development Centre (BIRDC).

The motion which was read by the district Chairman, Jafari Basajabalaba indicated that Kyabugimbi Subcounty had passed a resolution on December 15, 2025 to donate the land for the construction of a collection center aimed at supporting banana farmers.

During the spirited debate that ensued, councillors called for further investigation. They argued that the motion should be referred back to the relevant committee to assess the potential benefits the subcounty and community might gain from donating government land to BIRDC.

Hon. Denis Nayebare the LCV councilor for Ruhumuro Subcounty emphasized that the motion was rejected because PIBID did not follow proper procedures for acquiring government land.

Councillors consented to referring the matter for further scrutiny to determine whether the land donation would indeed benefit the residents of Kyabugimbi subcounty.

Apollo Aryaguma expressed disappointment stating that Kyabugimbi Subcounty was actively seeking to create a market for their bananas and believed that the land donation could have supported that goal.

The council’s decision underscores the need for thorough review and due process in land transactions involving government resources and community development initiatives.

The Kazo District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Capt. (rtd) Yahaya Kakoza has urged residents of Kazo to remain vigilant and cautious during the ongoing festive season. In an interview with Kazo FM , Kakoza emphasized the importance of community cooperation in ensuring safety and security.

He urged cattle keepers to work together to prevent animal theft which tends to increase during this period. Kakoza assured the public that adequate security measures are being put in place. He however, encouraged residents to act as eyewitnesses and report any suspicious activities to authorities.

Kakoza further asked parents and guardians not to indulge in extravagant spending during this festive season. He reminded them that there will be a new school year soon and school fees will be required when children return for the first term urging responsible financial planning.

The RDC’s call comes as part of efforts to promote safety, security and responsible behavior among residents during the festive season.

Police in Kanungu district have apprehended three suspects in connection with the mysterious death of Saturday Alex, 52, a resident of Rwenyerere village, Kihihi town council. The suspects include Jackline Tushemerirwe, wife of the deceased, Habert Ngurusi and Seperanza Twikyirize.

It is alleged that Saturday Alex and his wife Tushemerirwe had a long-standing marriage of over 20 years during which they were known for heavy drinking and frequent domestic violence. Suspicion has been mounting that Tushemerirwe was secretly having an affair with Ngurusi Herbert which may have contributed to the ongoing tensions.

According to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region police spokesperson, on December 14, 2025 at around 11:00 am, Tumuramye Boniface saw the couple along with their friends Ngurusi and Twikirize heading towards their former home in Kyozi village. Later that day at approximately 3:00 pm, Saturday was found unconscious in a nearby bush by Mackylin who had gone to collect firewood from her garden.

Mackylin notified her mother, who is the sister-in-law to the deceased. She took Saturday to Kihembe Health Center II for treatment but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The body was returned to the family home and no immediate police report was filed. However, around 7:00 pm, angry residents stormed the home and accused Jackline of murdering her husband.

The area Chairperson of Kyozi cell arrested Jackline and handed her over to Kihihi Police Station for questioning. Following investigations, police visited the scene, documented evidence and transported the body to Kihihi Health Center IV for a postmortem examination.

The territorial police in Kabale district are investigating the mysterious death of an unidentified male adult whose body was discovered along Nyakijumba Mwanjari Road in Rushaki cell, Southern Division of Kabale Municipality.

According the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the deceased’s body was discovered on the morning of December 15, 2025, believed to have been murdered during the night of December 14 at an unknown time. The area chairperson, Namara John Fisher reported the incident to the police prompting an immediate response.

Police officers, including the district CID officer D/ASP Tumwine Nelson visited the crime scene which was thoroughly processed and documented. The police also called in the K-9 unit to assist in tracing the possible suspects but their efforts yielded no clues.

Witnesses in the area have been interviewed and the body was retrieved from the scene. Authorities noted that the victim had fresh injuries on the head and was dressed in suspected bloodstained clothes. The body was transported to Kabale Referral Hospital for a postmortem examination.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities are urging anyone with information or who may be missing a relative matching the description to visit the hospital mortuary for identification. The community is advised to remain vigilant as police continue their inquiries into this tragic incident.

A tragic bus accident involving a Trinity bus with registration number RAT597K has resulted in the death of three passengers and injuries to four others. The incident occurred along the Kabale-Mbarara Highway, near Bukinda Kakatunda in the wee hours of Monday morning.

According to reports, the bus was traveling from Kigali, Rwanda heading to Kampala when the driver lost control on a slope. The vehicle skidded into a deep water trench causing the doors to break as passengers attempted to escape. During this chaos, three male adult passengers were crushed to death on the spot while four others including the driver sustained injuries.

The deceased are Lubwama John Herbert, 26 a resident of Kanyanya Village, Kawempe Division, Wakiso District, Habineza Alfred, 30, Rwandan national and bus conductor and Gadaffi a Rwandan and a bus conductor.

The injured include Habiyaremye Ananias, 44, the bus driver from Rwamagana District, Rwanda and three unidentified female adults whose particulars are yet to be established.

It is alleged that the primary cause of the accident was over speeding on a slope and the bus reportedly entered a water trench after losing control, leading to the tragic scene.

The accident scene was visited by the Rukiga District Resident Police Commander (RPC), SSP Wabwire Alex, RTO SP Mahad Juma and traffic officials led by ASP Rubango J. Bosco. The victims were transported to Kabale Referral Hospital for medical treatment via the Ministry of Health ambulance. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.

The damaged vehicle has been towed and is currently parked at Rukiga CPS pending inspection by the Insurance and Operations Vehicle (IOV) team.

Ibanda Grade One Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 30-year-old Fiona Ninsiima to a caution and ordered her to pay a fine of UGX80,000 shillings to a neighbor whose house roof she damaged.

Ninsiima, a resident of Kayanja in Kijongo sub-county faced charges of assault and causing bodily harm to Evelyn Niwasiima and Judith Tumuhairwe as well as malicious damage to Juliet Nimurungi’s house with stones. The incidents reportedly occurred in April 2025.

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges attributing her actions to being intoxicated at the time. She expressed remorse and pleaded for forgiveness, explaining that her children were left unattended and she had no one to care for them. Ninsiima also promised to abstain from alcohol in the future if pardoned.

Her plea was accepted and the magistrate, Edith Tusabe, decided against a custodial sentence citing her apparent remorse and reform. “The accused has shown remorse and did not waste the court’s time. She seems to be reformed,” Magistrate Tusabe stated.

Prosecution, led by Emmanuel Tian, had requested an appropriate sentence, citing Ninsiima’s history as a serial offender who had been sentenced for assault last month.

At the time of sentencing, Ninsiima had spent six months on remand at Nyabuhikye Prison.

John Nasasira, the veteran former MP for Kazo Constituency and long-serving minister, has praised the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership for delivering lasting peace and creating an environment for meaningful development across Uganda.

Speaking on Kazo FM radio alongside the district mobilization team ahead of the President’s visit on 28 November, Nasasira urged citizens to jealously guard the hard-won gains the country has achieved: modern factories, widespread electricity access, quality schools, good roads, a stable shilling, and, above all, peace.

His sentiments were echoed by Charles Kampikaho, a respected senior citizen and Councillor for Older Persons in Kazo District Council. Reflecting on life before the NRM came to power, Kampikaho noted that factories were virtually non-existent and highlighted how the ruling party has driven remarkable industrial growth, transformed infrastructure, and uplifted the economy—changes that elders who lived through the earlier eras can clearly testify to.

Kazo District Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Retired Captain Yahaya Kakooza, called on all residents to turn out in large numbers and accord the President a peaceful, dignified welcome on the 28th. “Let us maintain the peace we have enjoyed,” he stressed.

“There is no need for guns, pangas, or sticks—just come with joy and unity to show our appreciation.”

Meanwhile, the NRM District Chairman, Wilson Nkaija, expressed full confidence that party supporters are fully mobilized and ready to give the President a resounding, warm reception. “Everything is in place for a grand and memorable event,” he assured.

A towering figure in both Kazo and national politics, Hon. John Nasasira represented Kazo County in Parliament from 1989-2016 and held several key ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Information and Communication Technology, leaving an indelible mark on the region’s and the country’s development.

Police in Kisoro District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged case of electoral violence involving prominent political figures. Hon. Kamara John, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Bufumbira North and a candidate contesting for the same seat as an independent along with his bodyguards and supporters have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The events unfolded on November 25, 2025, around 2:00 PM when police reports indicate that Hon. Kamara, his military-style bodyguards and supporters were involved in violence related to the ongoing election campaign. At approximately 9:00 AM, Rtd. Commissioner of Police Fortunate Habyara, a candidate for the same parliamentary seat, reported at Nyaarubuye Police Station that one of his supporters Eragena Emmanuel had been assaulted by supporters of Hon. Kamara at Kageyo/Rugabano Trading Centre.

Responding to the report, Officer in Charge (OC) Cpl. Obworot Samuel and PC Mandali Charles responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the victim in one of Hon. Kamara’s vehicles, tied up and bleeding. As officers attempted to assist the injured supporter, they were reportedly assaulted, threatened at gunpoint and disarmed. During the chaos, Pc. Mandali was forcibly detained alongside the victim inside the same vehicle.

According to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police spokesperson revealed that a specialized team that intercepted the two vehicles involved and brought them to the Kisoro main police station for further investigation. Maate further said that Kamara, his bodyguards and several supporters are in police custody with investigations ongoing to establish the full details of the incident.

The police have not issued a formal statement beyond confirming the arrests and the ongoing investigation. The incident has raised concerns over electoral violence in the district with authorities urging calm and adherence to the rule of law as they work to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

The residents of Nyakatookye Cell, Macuncu Parish, Kinoni Sub-County, Kiruhura District have found solace in the reassurance of Hon. Sam Mayanja, Uganda’s Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. During a community meeting, Mayanja emphasized that no resident should be evicted from their land, affirming government’s commitment to land rights and protections.

The meeting was prompted by rising fears among residents including Joy Kiiza and Tumwiine Almanzani, who shared their traumatic experiences of threats and harassment related to ongoing land disputes. The conflict traces back to 2001 when Tumusiime and Sanyu Kanyatsi purchased the land and allegedly began to harass and evict existing residents with tensions escalating in 2007.

Land claimants Tumusiime and Sanyu Kanyatsi announced their intention to evict residents claiming ownership but Minister Mayanja responded firmly. He warned that anyone attempting to forcibly evict residents without legal backing would be arrested and the law would take its course. “If one buys a land with titles but the residents have occupied it in good faith they are not just buying air,” he stated.

The minister also clarified that changes in land ownership titles do not alter the bona fide interests of landholders citing relevant articles from the constitution to reassure the affected residents. “The law protects those who have occupied land in good faith, regardless of the change in ownership,” he explained.

Residents, many of whom have lived on the land for years, expressed relief after hearing the minister’s words. Joy Kiiza and Tumwiine Almanzani recounted their fears of eviction and the terror they have endured since the wrangles began. Their stories highlighted the ongoing struggle for land security in Nyakastookye, which has persisted for over two decades.

The land dispute has deepened since 2001 with residents alleging that Tumusiime and Sanyu Kanyatsi have been harassing and attempting to evict them for years. The government’s intervention aims to restore peace and ensure that residents’ land rights are protected under the law.

Hon. Sam Mayanja’s assurance offers hope for the community signaling a commitment to justice and legal enforcement in resolving land conflicts. The residents now await further steps to safeguard their land and livelihoods.