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Graduates asked to Tackle Local Challenges

Graduands from Ibanda University have been challenged to provide solutions to societal problems to enhance their credibility within their communities. This message was emphasized by Aggrey David Kibenge, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development who was the chief guest at the university’s 8th graduation ceremony on Friday, December 6.

A total of 3,161 students graduated in various disciplines with 1,892 females and 1,269 males among them. This year’s graduation marked a significant increase compared to the previous year which saw only 668 graduates.

Kibenge urged the graduands to engage deeply with their communities by addressing local challenges. “Use the knowledge you have obtained to meet the needs of those around you. We desire more entrepreneurs and business initiators rather than hopeless job seekers,” he stated.

The keynote speaker, former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura, encouraged the graduands to maintain discipline as they enter the job market. He advised them to exercise patience and to avoid the temptation of seeking quick wealth.

Omukhukha Jude Mike Mudoma, leader of the Bamasaba Cultural Institution, motivated the graduates to focus on preserving their cultural heritage. He emphasized that learning, knowing, and speaking their local languages will empower them to protect their traditions which are increasingly at risk of extinction.

Police launch investigation into Violent Robbery in Sheema

Police in Sheema District have launched an investigation into a violent robbery that occurred on December 4, 2024, at approximately 10:00pm in Kimondo1 cell, Marembo ward, Kitagata Town Council.

According to Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson the victims of the robbery have been identified as Julian Turyahabwe, a 46-year-old businesswoman and two other residents of Kitagata Town Council, Syson Twijukye Kihosho, 37 and Gerald Twinamatsiko, 35.

The incident unfolded on December 3, 2024 when the victims were inside Turyahabwe’s shop/bar. Four armed men, wielding pangas, entered the premises and began attacking the victims without uttering a word. During the chaos, one of the assailants accessed the counter and stole Ugx Shs115,000 along with spirits valued at Ugx Shs20,000 as the victims raised alarms for help.

Fortunately, one of Turyahabwe’s sons who had been sleeping in the boys’ quarters intervened by grabbing a spade. He struck one of the robbers in the face, causing him to bleed. This prompted the assailants to flee the scene before they could inflict further harm.

Authorities are continuing to gather information and evidence related to the robbery and urge anyone with additional details to come forward and share with security operatives.

Parents Encouraged to Keep Children Active During Third Term Holiday

The Buhweju district Chairman, Deo Atuhaire has encouraged parents to involve their children in household chores to as a way of preventing them from being idle during this long holiday.

Atuhaire made the remarks at the speech day and graduation ceremony for top-class students at Bushenyi Municipal School in Ruharo Central Division in Bushenyi district.

Schools across the country are expected to break off for holidays on Friday, October 6. Atuhaire emphasized the importance of engaging children in activities such as weeding and other household responsibilities to help improve their skills.

He also urged parents to take their children to places of worship, highlighting that this practice aligns with the skills promoted by the national curriculum.

Furthermore, Atuhaire noted that government should aim at equipping schools with tools that facilitate farming skills during their study period. He further encouraged parents to embrace and support these initiatives at home as a way of supporting government programs.

LC I chairpersons blamed for increased school dropouts

Robert Aitakatahire, the Education Officer in charge of counselling and guidance in Kazo district has linked a high school dropout crisis in Kazo District to inactive Local Council chairpersons. He said this in his speech at Kantaganya Primary School’s speech day and graduation ceremony for top-class students yesterday Dec 3.

He revealed that Local council 1 chairpersons do not mind about the school drop outs in their areas of jurisdiction and yet they are supposed to work in hand with government to ensure that all school-age-going children attend school.

He encouraged parents to look at education as a tool they can use to transform their families .

Aitakatahire also highlighted the impact of HIV on Uganda’s youth and urged parents to protect their children during the holiday season if this scourge is to be addressed.

Mathius Bamwine, the head teacher of Kantaganya Primary School encouraged parents to spend quality time with their children and to take them to church every Sunday as a way of bringing them closer to God and sharpening morality in communities.

Grandmother Arrested for Killing Grandson Over Shs14,000

Police in Sheema District have arrested a 56-year-old woman identified as Medrine Kyomugisha who allegedly killed her grandson over Ugx Shs14,000. The incident, which also involves a suspect who remains at large occurred on December 1, 2024, in Rwamurongora Cell, Kalera South Ward, Kashozi Division, Sheema Municipality.

Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi police region spokesperson confirmed that the matter was reported by Yorokamu Tibanyendera, the Chairperson LC1 Rwamurongora Cell. The victim, Enrick Abaho was a 9-year-old pupil in Primary One at Nyakashambya Primary School and had been living with his grandmother.

According to reports, the victim allegedly stole Ugx Shs14,000 from his grandmother. When confronted about the theft, he denied taking the money. Consequently, the suspect teamed up with her neighbor, Katehangwa, and they assaulted the victim with sticks, leaving him severely injured.

The child’s condition deteriorated by December 2 and he was rushed to Kabwohe Health Center IV for medical attention where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police are continuing their investigation, while the key suspect remains in custody.

Kazo: Magistrate adjourns court after elderly man presented hearing difficulty

The Grade One Magistrate for Kazo District, Joshua Ndhazano, has granted a 72-year-old man, Patrick Bekunda, two weeks to recover from a hearing impairment that hindered court proceedings on Monday, December 2.

Bekunda, a resident of Kabiimba Cell, Magondo Parish in Burunga Sub-County is accused of trespassing on the property of Lay Can. James Ruyondo, who also resides in the same village.

According to Bekunda, Ruyondo’s cows damaged his gardens of cassava, maize, and beans on October 8, 2024. “I found his cows in my gardens and pushed them back to his home. However, upon reaching his home, I was tied to a tree and assaulted. Later, I was forced into a car trunk and taken to Burunga Police Post,” Bekunda stated.

On October 8, Ruyondo reported the trespassing incident to Burunga Police Post, which led to Bekunda’s detention before he was subsequently released. In an interview with Kazo FM, Bekunda alleged that Ruyondo is simply harassing him, asserting that Ruyondo and his family members had physically assaulted him, injuring his head and damaging his ears.

The court has granted Bekunda two weeks to seek medical treatment, with the next hearing scheduled for December 16, 2024.

Rising Sex Work Fuels Concerns

Mbarara District leaders and health workers have voiced concerns regarding the increasing number of sex workers in Rubindi-Ruhumba Town Council. This issue was a focal point during a stakeholders meeting organized by the Ministry of Health, held in the district health officer’s board room.

Francis Karugaba, the mayor of Rubindi-Ruhumba Town Council attributed the rise in sex work to factors such as poverty, unemployment and school dropouts. He noted that the town’s central location has made it an access point for young girls aged between18-25 from neighboring areas such as Kashongi County in Kiruhura District, Buhweju District and Mbarara City. Many of these girls are transported to the area to work as bar attendants.Unfortunately, a significant number end up engaging in commercial sex.

Dr. Peter Ssebutinde, the District Health Officer emphasized the need for tighter regulations to prevent the exploitation of young girls by bar owners.

Recent reports from UNAIDS indicate that around 1.3 million people contracted HIV/AIDS in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures in the context of rising social issues in the district.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Bar Fight

Police in Mitooma District have arrested a man following the alleged murder of his wife during a bar fight on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at around 8:30 PM in Burambika village, Kashasha parish, Kiyanga subcounty.

Martial Tumusiime, the spokesperson for Greater Bushenyi police region confirmed that the deceased, identified as Aidah Kyarikunda 45, was a resident of Kihungye village in Kashasha parish. The suspect has been named as Jackson Mwebesa, 48, who resides in the same area.

According to reports, Kyarikunda had left home to attend prayers and returned at around 10:00 PM. She subsequently went to a bar owned by an individual only named Milton in Burambika trading center. It is alleged that Mwebesa, who was at the same establishment confronted her and struck her with a punch and a kick causing her to fall and hit her head on a hard surface. Witnesses attempted to arrange transport to take her to a nearby health center but she was motionless by the time help was mobilized.

Annah Bushoboroza, the Gomborora Internal Security Officer (GISO) for Kiyanga subcounty stated that the couple had a history of domestic disputes particularly after drinking sessions.

Following the incident, the body of Kyarikunda was transported to Mitooma Health Center IV for a postmortem examination while investigations are ongoing.

Alleged rapist, Mbani, Remanded

The grade One Magistrate’s Court in Buhweju District has remanded Herbert Mujuni also known as Mbani to Nyamushekyera government prison in Bushenyi District on allegations of raping two minors and impregnating one of them. Mujuni, a resident of Rukyeri village in Kashenyi-Kajani Town Council, was arrested by police on Sunday October 24 following a tip off by residents.

Denis Kavuma, the Grade one Magistrate revealed that his court does not have jurisdiction to try Mujuni considering the weight of the charges levied against him. He was remanded till December 12 ,2024 when his matter will come up for mention.

Mujuni’s victims are a17-year-old (name withheld), a student at Butare Senior Secondary School, was raped nine months ago and recently gave birth to a baby boy at Butare Health Centre III. Both mother and child are reported to be in good health.

The second victim, a 17-year-old P7 pupil (name withheld) at United Junior School was assaulted on October 9, 2024. She was approached by Mujuni while returning home from a nearby trading center where she had gone to buy salt and was allegedly offered a bottle of soda and lured into a situation of molestation by the suspect.

Kazo FM has also learnt that a number of people especially females and parents to other minors that became victims to the suspect are visiting Nsiika Police Station to re-open the files against him. They allege that their files were previously mishandled and seek to have them re-opened for proper follow up.

Plant trees to Combat Environmental Degradation-RDC Ngabirano

Bushenyi District Resident District Commissioner, Emmy Ngabirano has urged residents to utilize energy-saving stoves to mitigate environmental destruction. Ngabirano emphasized that the rate of environmental degradation caused by human activities is alarmingly high compared to efforts towards conservation.

These remarks were made during the launch of a tree-planting initiative organized by the pressure group “Make Bushenyi Great Again” (MBUGA), which aims to plant over 4,000 environmentally friendly tree species.

Ngabirano commended MBUGA for their commitment to environmental conservation through the planting of sustainable tree species.

Jafari Basajjabalaba, the Chairman of LC5 for Bushenyi District suggested that local leaders should advocate for increased government funding for environmental conservation. He pointed out that while the government invests substantial resources in projects like water and infrastructure, insufficient attention is given to environmental protection, jeopardizing the viability of these projects.

Pison Mugizi, Chairman of MBUGA explained that this tree-planting initiative is part of activities put on hold while celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bushenyi District in July, during which President Museveni contributed 100 million shillings.

Mugizi added that having completed the celebrations, their goal is now to plant over 4,000 trees in the Greater Bushenyi area as part of the anniversary celebrations and to promote environmental conservation efforts.

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