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Kazo: ICWEA calls for more sensitization about HIV

Written by kazofm.admin on September 15, 2022. Posted in Local, National, News.

International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa -ICWEA has called for need to strengthen the services rendered to people living with HIV in Kazo District.

The call was made during the meeting between the officials from the ICWEA NGO and representatives from 4 selected health centres of Kazo HCIV, Kanoni HCIII, Engari Community HCIII and Lamezia HCIII in Burunga together with the officials from Kazo District Health Department that took place at Kan House Conference hall in Kazo Town council on Wednesday.

***Representatives from ICWEA partner Health Centres and Kazo District Health department attending a session at Kan Conference Hall on Wednesday.***

Oryeki Sam, the ICWEA monitor for Kazo district, says they started executing their activities in May 2022 and that the relevant beneficiaries are benefiting.

Ndyahika Dickson, the coordinator Mbarara Region, revealed that there is lack of truthful information and a lot of it dates back especially about HIV and TB for instance in terms of prevention, citing the availability of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), among others but he noted that the knowledge about them is scarce.

Ndyahika also noted that there is lack of enough medical personnel, and the ones available are overwhelmed by the huge population which results in several challenges like the delay of viral load test results and the inability of children to suppress the virus.

Ndyahika added that in case they get enough equipment and funding, they will move their service to other health centres in the district.

The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa is a regional advocacy network and membership based organization which exists to give visibility to women living with HIV in Eastern Africa. ICWEA believes that gender inequalities and the lack of sexual & reproductive health & rights for women are at the heart of the HIV epidemic.

Kitagwenda: Residents demonstrate against the poor state of roads

Written by kazofm.admin on September 14, 2022. Posted in Local, News.

Residents of Nyabitooma cell in Kagazi Ward, Kabujogera Town council in Kitagwenda District have today staged a peaceful demonstration and camped at Town council headquarters protesting the poor state of roads in the area.

Irahuka Seregio, the chairperson LC1 Nyabitooma cell said the road is currently in sorry state and the Town council Authorities are not doing much to rescue them from the current situation.

A section of residents who talked to our reporter accused the Town council chairperson Buganda Joseph Ruweza of being arrogant and undermining them.

Locals led by Tesigye Patrick, Mugisha Vicent Tooto, Bakyenga Christopher ,Herbert
Kasabule and Kahoza Ndyabarema among others said that are currently blocked from accessing essential services from the neighbouring Ibanda District.

Komugisha Jeniva, one of the residents revealed that as mothers they have been getting immunization and antenatal services from Ibanda District but now they are blocked since the road that connects them to Ibanda is now in sorry state.

In a bid to calm down the aggrieved reasidents, Bwambale Benard, the Town clerk Kabujogera Town council urged them to calm down and pledged to work hand in hand with
District leaders to restore the situation very soon.

Kazo: Two cattle thieves arrested

Written by kazofm.admin on September 14, 2022. Posted in Local, News.

Police in Kazo in conjunction with the Ibanda Police have arrested two suspected cattle thieves.

John Lukooto, the District Police Commander (DPC) Kazo District has confirmed the development and identified the suspects as Lukwago Eddy aka Tumwiine, 42, and Ainebyoona Nicholas.

According to Lukooto, the suspects were intercepted by the police from Ibanda after getting tipped off by the concerned residents of Rwemengo parish in Kanoni sub-county.

Samuel Mugisha Katugunda the chairman LC V told journalists that several farmers in the entire district have lost animals like cows, goats pigs to these animal thieves and the crack down continues.

Katugunda asked the area residents to be vigilant and ensure that they work together to protect their animals from these thieves.

Lukooto revealed that the suspects will be charged in courts of law and the search for other cattle thieves continues.

Kazo: Learners stranded by lack of access road

Written by kazofm.admin on September 9, 2022. Posted in Local, News.

Following the beginning of third term 2022 on Monday this week, Akengyeya Primary school found in Akengyeya Parish, Kyampangara Sub-county, Kazo district has registered a low turn up of learners.

Learners, parents and staff blame the low turn up on lack of proper pathway as the path that connects Akengyenya to Rwakakungu in Rwemikoma sub-county and Kagaramira in Nkungu Subcounty is currently impassable.

***Current state of the path way where locals constructed a make-shift bridge connecting Akengyenya to Rwakakungu and Kagaramira, all in Kazo district.***

Baryamujura Emmanuel, a resident and a parent revealed that they mobilized themselves and constructed a temporary bridge, however, when it rained heavily, it was destroyed.

Baryamujura called upon the concerned authorities to intervene in this matter.

Speaking to our reporter, James Byabajungu, the chairperson school management committee blamed the district leadership for the laxity in handling this issue.

Abert Tukahirwa, the Head teacher Akengyeya Primary school asked the Government to intervene since the term is the determinant and is very crucial and the biggest number of pupils comes from Nkungu and Rwemikoma sub-counties.

Kazo: Police retrieve body of unidentified man from Orushango stream.

Written by kazofm.admin on September 8, 2022. Posted in Local, News.

Resident of Kyenshebashebe in Ntambazi, Kazo sub-county and Kakindo in Kakindo, Engari sub-county all in Kazo district were left in shock after the body of a yet to be identified man was found floating on the waters of Orushango water stream on Thursday morning.

Benon Kaffero, one of the residents and an eye witness said as he was going to work, he was notified through a phone call that there was a dead body in the stream and he rushed to the scene.

Musinguzi Patrick, the chairman LC I Kakindo revealed that he received information from the people in the trading center telling him that there is an unidentified person in the water and immediately reported to police for intervention.

Muhebwa Jackson, the chairman of LC III Kazo sub-county also expressed his concern about urging parents to always monitor their children and ensure that they avoid going near a water source.

Police from Kazo Police Station led by the OC CID, Twesigye Amudan visited the scene and transferred the deceased body to Kazo health center IV for postmortem as the investigations into the matter continue.

Kazo: 23 year old man commits suicide

Written by kazofm.admin on September 7, 2022. Posted in Local, News.

Residents in Akengyeya Cell, Akengyeya Parish, Kyampangara sub-county, Kazo District were left in shock after they found a body of a 23 year old man hanging on a tree.

The deceased has been identified as Kwesiga Aston, a resident of Kyampangara II, Kyampangara parish, Kyampangara Sub-county, who is believed to be mentally ill and he allegedly committed suicide.

Henry Mbehitsya, a father to the deceased said Aston went missing on Monday evening but they suspected him to have gone to visit his sister which was not the case.

Mbehitsya added that on Tuesday around mid-day, they found his body dangling on a tree.

Mugabi Benard Kafure, the Sub-county chairperson condemned the act and asked all those who are depressed or stressed to always seek counseling services urging the citizens to avoid these kinds of acts because they depict a bad image.

Police from Kazo Police station visited the scene and registered the case under reference number 07/06/09/2022 and handed over the body to the family for burial.

Kazo: Farmers decry outbreak of African swine fever

Written by kazofm.admin on September 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Local, News.

Farmers dealing in piggery and traders selling pork in Kazo district, are devastated by the outbreak of Africa Swine Fever (ASF) in the district.

Ham Rubainika, the Kazo district secretary for production and natural resources said several cases were first confirmed in Migina Sub-county after the visit by the District Veterinary Officer (DVO) and the Lab attendant, who were tipped off by some of the affected farmers.

Esau Mwebeiha, the parish councilor representing Kikoni Parish in the Migina sub-county council said the ASF outbreak was first registered in September 2021, where over 50 pigs in Kikoni parish died.

Mwebeiha added that this which prompted the authorities to institute a temporary quarantine that lasted until May 2022.

Mwebeiha noted that however, in August, another outbreak led to the loss of more pigs.

Rubainika urged the farmers and all the residents to try their best in containing the disease thus minimizing the spread in the district.

According to World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, whose mortality rate can reach 100%.

WOAH notes that there is currently no effective vaccine against ASF.

WOAH adds that although ASF is not a danger to human health, it has devastating effects on pig populations and the farming economy.

The virus is characterized as highly resistant in the environment, can survive on clothes, boots, wheels, and various pork products, such as ham, sausages or bacon.

According to WOAH, human behaviors play an important role in spreading this pig disease across borders if adequate measures are not taken.

Kazo: Gen Elly Tumwine laid to rest

Written by kazofm.admin on August 30, 2022. Posted in Local, National, News.

Thousands of mourners have today gathered at the ancestral home of Former Security Minister, Gen Elly Tumwine in Mukuru village, Rwemikoma Sub -County, Kazo district for his final send off.

The chief mourner; Prime Minister; Rt. Hon.Robinah Nabbanja, who represented the president at the funeral described Tumwine as a great patriot, freedom fighter, and genuine friend.

**The chief mourner; Prime Minister; Rt. Hon.Robinah Nabbanja, who represented the president lays a wreath at the casket of Gen Elly Tumwine.**

Nabbanja told mourners she would remember Gen Tumwine as a “straightforward mentor of many and a man who spoke what he believed to be true no matter what.

**Mourners at the burial of Gen. Elly Tumwine at his ancestral home in Mukuru, Rwemikoma Sub-county, Kazo district on Tuesday.**

Several dignitaries graced Tumwine’s final send-off including; Hon John Nasasira, former Minister of Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, the Minister of State for Defence, Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, the Minister of Security, Rtd. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, former Security Minister and Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, former Army Commander, members of parliament, representatives from security agencies, veteran politicians, religious leaders, and local leaders among others.

***Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, the Minister of State for Defence(left)***, ***Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the minister of works and transport(middle) and Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, the Minister of Security(Right) among the dignitaries that graced the burial of Gen Elly Tumwine.***

Gen Kahinda Otafiire told mourners that Gen Elly Tumwine sent him a message before he left for Nairobi saying he was not coming back and also asked him not to divert from what they were fighting for.

One of Gen Elly Tumwine’s daughters asked the public to forgive him; “Daddy talked about forgiveness during his last moments on earth. I ask for forgiveness from all those my dad wronged and even those who wronged him, he forgave you. May we choose forgiveness and peace from now on,” said Edna Tumwine.

Gen Tumwine, 68, was buried just hours before the event in which he was set to officially be retired from the army which he has served since 1979.

Tumwine who is Uganda’s longest serving army representative in Parliament died from Lung cancer at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday, August 25^th.

Gen Tumwine was an educator, professional artist and a military officer.

Gen. Elly Tumwine who shot the first bullet that initiated the NRA Liberation Struggle, served as an army commander and Security Minister was duly accorded a 17-gun salute.

***Gen Elly Tumwine was accorded a 17-gun salute to honour his contribution to the UPDF and the country in general.***

Western Uganda’s Ray G holds another successful concert

Written by kazofm.admin on August 24, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Local, National, News.

Thousands of people flocked Mbarara University Inn in Mbarara City on August 20^th to attend Western Uganda’s singing sensation Ray G’s second edition concert dubbed Ray G Live Concert.

Arguably Western Uganda’s best musician, Muhairwe Reagan popularly known as Ray G had his concert pull thousands from near and far, Ankole and beyond on Saturday.

The concert whose biggest sponsor was MTN Uganda, had concert tickets going for UGX 10,000 ordinary, UGX 30,000 VIP while a table was being sold at UGX 500,000.

***The crowd enjoys the performance from Ray G during his concert on Saturday.***

Ray G has earned his respect by his ability to make his indigenous language sound sweet and romantic. With his melodious voice, he effortlessly knits love themed RnB, Afrobeat, and Reggae songs in Runyankole.

Ray G has maintained his singing style; from the days of Enshazi, Nokigambahoki, Mureebe, Weeshe, Omusheeshe, there is a lot of Ray G music that Ugandans have fed on that by the time of the concert, many of the people on the Mbarara University Inn grounds had more than 10 songs they badly wanted him to perform.

At exactly 11:45PM, Ray G hit the stage with his cross country hit Mureebe that sent the crowd wild as they sang along word for word.

***Ray G thrills fans on stage during his concert on Saturday.***

In his two-time stage appearances, he performed his other hit songs including; Make a Way, Eizooba, Omwigarire, Nuunu, Nkaronda, Ringaaniza, Humuura, Naaba Nkwine, Tayari, Hiihi my Love, Rukundo which he performed with Serena Bata, and his latest collabo with Levixone; Yoya among others.

The show featured performances from Ziza Bafana, Megatone, Rasta Charz, while Western Uganda’s celebrated MC, MC Kacheche was the main host of the event.

The eager audience cheered exhilaratingly at the announcement of each performer and sang along to the stars’ songs as each act dazzled them.

Ray G’s mother and wife Annabelle who attended the concert appreciated the fans for showing up to support Ray G.

***Ray G together with his mother on stage during his concert on Saturday.***

Born 12 June 1992, Ray G who mainly sings heritage music in Runyankore, started singing in 2009 while at school until 2014 when he broke through with his hit song “Amarari”.

On 14 September 2019, he held a successfully concert for his celebration for 10 years in the music industry, he broke a record of staging a highly attended concert in Mbarara City, Western Uganda.

In 2021, Ray G won an award of the best years act from Western Uganda from the New Janzi Awards aimed at recognizing Ugandan musicians in the creative art industry.

Ray G has gained East African recognition after he shared big stages with international artists like Eddy Kenzo, Meddy and Jose Chameleon and secured collaborations with stars like Spice Diana, Levixone, Geo Steady, and the Covid-19 hit that featured all stars.

Kazo: Residents decry the use of dirty water for domestic use

Written by kazofm.admin on August 24, 2022. Posted in Local, News.

Residents in villages of Mbogo I, Mbogo Parish, Kanoni Sub-County and Karitutsi II, Bishozi Parish, Engari Sub-County, all in Kazo district are struggling with the problem of using dirty water for domestic activities.

According to the Local council one chairpersons of both villages, Mr. Fred Mugasha of Mbogo I cell and Mr. Godfrey Muhimbisa of Karitutsi II cell, the locals are using this kind of water for drinking, cooking, washing, bathing and for their animals.

***Children draw water from one of the available water sources in the area.***

The leaders together with locals said they are worried about contracting the diseases related to contaminated water.

Jennifer Muheesi, the District woman Member of Parliament revealed that she has already intervened, and there are plans to construct boreholes for both villages.

According to her P.A, Obed Timbaganya, the identifcation of places where these boreholes are to be drilled was completed on Tuesday, 23^rd August, 2022.

Timbaganya added that there are similar plans to also extend the same kind of service to the citizens of Kagarama village in Kanoni, Kaaro village in Kyengando parish-Engari Sub-county and Kakoni Ward in Buremba Town council.

Muheesi noted that in a few months, the problem will get solved completely.