OWOBUSOZI BISAKA BEHIND NRM'S VICTORY AHEAD OF 2021 ELECTION

By:Admin kagadi The founder of the faith of unity Omukama Ruhanga Owobusobozi Bisaka has launched NRM campaigns in Bunyooro sub region. According to Owobusobozi and his followers,while at kyaluboija play ground kapyemi yesteday 15th december 2020 posters of President Museveni welcomes at the function.

Omuhereza Mugisa,one of his senior beliver atribute that the current government of Nrm has given freedom of whorship,freedom of speech,peace and stability in the country and thats why they are in total support and behind NRM's win in the forth coming elction.

The function was graced by the RDC kagadi Lillian Ruteraho,Hon.Janepher K Mbabazi the woman Mp kagadi,the chairperson NRM kagadi Omukwenda Mulumba,DR.John Tumwebaze the independent candidate buyaga west mp seat and many others. Both guests who were at the function,have agitated to vote for NRM and look for a bus as a symbol while securing their future.

President museveni is in his campaign trail in Tooro and Rwenzori region to solitate for support and he is expected in greator kibaale at bujuni play ground to meet the people of kibaale,kagadi and kakumiro respectively on friday 18th this month.

Drama in Kagadi as LCV Nup candidate Anna grabbed off signatory documents

By:Admin Kagadi Today drama rocked Kagadi town council as nomination Papers for the Kagadi district LC5 chairperson aspirant on National Unity Platform NUP (People Power) ticket were grabbed off as her team was busy scanning and printing out copies. This unpaid drama transpired today afternoon at Apex stationery and Media center along Obama Street in Kagadi town council when Hon. Nasaka was compiling papers amidst the struggle to beat the EC nomination deadline. In an exclusive interview with journalists shortly after the incident, Nasaka said a man identified as Mr. Peter Bajungu stormed the premises of Apex stationery, grabbed some of her nomination papers with names of signatories that were placed on the table and ran into a car registration number UAZ 084U, VITZ type. The Kagadi district NUP mobilizer Mr. Martin Orishaba Kanyansi said he was forced to run after the car while making alarm until he forced himself inside the vehicle at the driver's seat threatening to cause an accident if doesn't stop. The car that stopped at Kabalega road near Stella Maris Primary school was being driven by a woman identified as Ainembabazi Brenda the Nyakarongo Parish chief. Meanwhile eye witnesses and the Kagadi District NUP chairperson Mr.Asingwire Brian condemned the act towards their Candidate stressing that it was a planned move by opponents to frustrate her. By press time National unity Platform leaders for Kagadi district were gathered at Kagadi police station filing a report, as the alleged Car of Ainembabazi Brenda was also already impounded parked at Police. Meanwhile after going through all these hardships Hon. Nasaka Anna was finally nominated to compete with NRMs Ndibwami B. Yosia and Steven Byaruhanga Mfashingabo standing on independent ticket.

Kibaale 34 year old man in custody for allegedly defiling 5 year old girl

 

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Kibaale

A 34 year old man in Kibaale District is under police custody for allegedly defiling a 5 year old girl.

Abdu Ndyanabo commonly known as Musiramu, a resident of Kakidamu-Nkodo village in Matale Sub County Kibaale district was arrested on Wednesday and is currently being held at Kitutu police, in Karama.

His arrest follows a report by the toddler’s parents Fideri Niwagaba and Peninah Tumusiime who reported to Kitutu police after noticing that their child was walking in an improper way that raised suspicion that she might have had a problem.

Peninah Tumusiime, the mother of the girl, says she reported the matter to Kitutu police post after the daughter confessed that she was feeling pain because Musiramu had sexually molested her thrice.

According to the toddler’s parents, Musiramu took advantage since they had left home late for garden work.

 Adeke Ester Tumusiime, the District police commander Kibaale has today confirmed the arrest of Musiramu adding that she will comment later after receiving a medical report from Kibaale Health Centre IV which was not yet out by press time.

Church, school among over 10 houses affected by hailstorm, residents cry for government relief aid

 

Banaana plantation affected by heavy rains in Nyakarongo(photo/Mugisa

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Kagadi

Over 10 houses and gardens of food crops in Kisungu parish Nyakarongo sub-county in Kagadi District have been washed away by heavy downpour characterized by wind and hailstones leaving residents starving.

Yesterday KAGADI TV UG visited the place and the affected residents narrated how the rain that started at around 2pm and lasted for over two hours.

It mostly affected gardens are: beans, cassava, Matoke, Maize and houses, mostly in the villages of Bweema, Hakondo, Kisungu, Kyabairu among others in Kisungu parish Nyakarongo sub-county Kagadi district.

Hakondo C.O.U in Nyakarongo arch deaconry and God care nursery and primary school have also been left down.

Residents are appealing to the government to rush to their rescue with relief aid.

Bwambale Rafael and Augustine Hatangimana the village chairpersons for Kyabairu and Hakondo respectively say people have nothing to eat and others have no shelter.

According to the leaders this is the second disaster in a year.

Buyaga East NRM flag bearer meets Kagadi hospital Administration, discuss its elevation to Referral status

 

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Kagadi

The NRM flag bearer for Buyaga east constituency Stephen Twesige Rulekere has held a closed-door meeting with Kagadi district general hospital administration basically on how to elevate the hospital from general to a referral status.

The meeting took place last evening at the Kagadi General Hospital Administration block in Kagadi town.

While giving his submission during the meeting, the Kagadi district Health Officer Dr Oluwo James said Kagadi hospital is lacking a lot of equipments like ambulances, human resource to the hospital staff, vehicles support from government among others which he attributes to lack of good political leadership.

Simon Katusabe peter the hospital administrator Kagadi general hospital thanked Twesige for the visit and asked him to always come where there is need for guidance while handling the hospital concerns.

Dr Isaac Kakibogo the Kagadi Hospital medical superintendent who attended the meeting as well thanked Stephen Twesige for being a leader of his kind in the district by attending first to issues concerning the residents of Kagadi like managing medical concerns.

In his response to the raised concerns, Stephen Twesige promised to intervene immediately and fix all the omitted equipment’s from government by securing an appointment with Dr Dian Atwine the permanent secretary for the ministry of health to have all concerns addressed.

Albertine RPC visits Buyaga East NRM flag bearer Steven Rurekere Amooti to investigate alleged police brutality

RPC DEO OBURA,JULIUS ALLAN HAKIZA PRO AND TWESIGE STEPHEN (PHOTO/MUGISA)

 

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Kagadi

The Albertine region police command led by the  Regional Police Commander Ass commissioner of police Deo Obura have yesterday visited the residence of the Buyaga East NRM flag bearer Hon. Twesige Steven Rurekere Amooti following the fracas between the hopeful MP, his supporters and Kagadi police in Kagadi town on thursday.

The Buyaga East NRM flag bearer Hon. Steven Rurekere was on thursday rushed to Dr. Kagwa’s clinic after Kagadi Police commanded by DPC Steven Kamar sprayed him paper as it blocked his victory procession in Nankurabye cell in Kagadi town.

Hon Steven Twesige has applauded the regional police command for their intervention and asked his supporters to be calm and keep peace.

Hon Steven has also put everything on light and handed over tear gas canisters, hand cuffs and other police equipment to the Albertine regional police commander ACP Deo Obura  that Kagadi police had allegedly given to his opponents to terrorize his supporters.

Addressing the media shortly after having a meeting with Hon Steven Twesige, at his home in Kamata village in Pacwa sub county, the Albertne region police spokesperson Julius Allan Hakiza said they are in greater Kibaale investigating allegations under which police have been taking bribes from some candidates to be on their side, cases of harassing voters, voter bribery and other irregularities.

Hakiza said that investigations are ongoing and officers who will be found guilty of the offences will face police professional standards unit and penalized.

KAGADI TV UG has learnt that the Criminal Investigations team from Kampala led by Breg. Gen Darmulila is also expected in Kagadi district for further investigations on the matter.

Teargas locks Rulekere procession, rushed to clinic

 

Stephen Twesige convoy(photo/Mugisa)

Kagadi

The Buyaga East NRM flag bearer Hon. Steven Rulekere was yesterday rushed to Dr. Kagwa’s clinic after Kagadi Police sprayed him paper as it blocked his victory procession.

Rulekere started the procession from Buronzi at the border of Kibaale and Kagadi district through Isunga and was joined by hundreds of supporters when reached Kagadi town.

However, after successfully moving on the streets of Kagadi town, met resistance with Kagadi Police commanded by DPC Steven Karmal.

Police intercepted him as he reached Nankulabye cell on Kagadi-Hoima on the way to his home in Pacwa sub-county and sprayed him paper directly in the eyes. Police also shot bullets in the air to disperse supporters.

Rulekere was given first aid and later proceeded to home.

Speaking to our reporter after receiving treatment, he vowed to deal with police for violating the laws of Uganda.

Meanwhile journalists who were covering the event were also sprayed paper in the eyes and their gargets were destroyed.

Stephen Twesige Rulekere wins Buyaga East NRM flag

 

STEPHEN TWESIGE(PHOTO/FILE)

Kagadi

The NRM electoral commission has finally declared results for the respective candidates who participated in the just concluded MP primaries for Buyanga East Constituency.

Stephen Twesige Rulekere has won the election with the highest percentage when compared to the incumbent  Eric Musana Acaali according to the result released yesterday.

Rulekere won with 28,686 votes representing 42% of the votes cast against the incumbent Musana who got 27,162 votes representing 40% with a difference of 1524 votes.

The chairperson NRM electoral commission Dr. Tanga Odoi says the winner of the election in question has been declared after a thorough tallying of the votes.

He said Stephen Twesige is the NRM flag bearer for Buyaga East to contest for MP seat in the forthcoming general elections.

Other candidates who participated in the race includes Peter Amara who got 10,966 (15%), Kakooza Patrck, Tukamushaba Kerian, Robert Birungi, Bright Alinaitwe and Dr. Diini Emmnuel Kisembo.

Speaking to KAGADI TV reporter, StephenTwesige Rulekere Amooti has thanked voters for entrusting him with mandate and promised to represent Buyaga east  with equal service delivery and sticking on NRM manfesto.

Meanwhile the NRM electoral commission also declared results for Ntoroko County where Martin Bahiduka has emerged the winner with 12,137 votes.

Dramatic turnaround as minster Rukutana is declared winner of Rushenyi County NRM primaries

 

 

 

MWESIGWA RUKUTANA STATE MINISTER FOR LABOUR(PHOTO/FILE)

 

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State Minister for Labour Mwesigwa Rukutana has in dramatic circumstances been declared the winner of the Rushenyi County NRM flag for the parliamentary seat in 2021 elections.

Dr Tanga Odoi, the NRM electoral commission chairman, announced yesterday,that on September 15, 2020, that at the time Mr Rukutana’s rival, Ms Naome Kabasharira, was declared the winner, results of 12 polling areas had not been included.

On September 5, Ms Kabasharira was declared winner with 24,006 votes while Mr. Rukutana garnered 23,966 votes leaving a difference of only 40 votes.

While Mr Rukutana had rejected the out-come of the election, the aftermath was overshadowed by an incident where he was caught on video, appearing to draw a gun against two campaign agents of his opponent. The minister was eventually arrested, charged with attempted murder and remanded.

However, upon his release on bail today, 15 September 2020, Dr Tanga announced that he had won the election, giving him double joy and to the chagrin of former Ntungamo Woman MP Kabasharira.

He said results of Rubaare Sub County, which is considered Rukutana’s stronghold, had not been tallied and when they returned, they indicated that the minister was the winner.