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Two old women subscribing to the uncommon Christian faith “Engiri”, arrested for refusing to be enumerated in Sheema.








SHEEMA: Police in Sheema district have arrested two old women for allegedly refusing to be enumerated in the ongoing 2024 National population and Housing Census Exercise

The suspects in Police Cells have been identified as Bamwine Justin 72 and Beatrice Bashemereirwe 56 both residents of Nyakashambya Village Kyarukunda ward, Bugongi Town Council in Sheema district.

The two were arrested on Wednesday on the orders of the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) Sheema district Mr. Sam Evidence Orikunda and are being held at Sheema Central Police station.

Speaking to this reporter at the RDCs office in Sheema district Sam Evidence Orikunda said that they received reports about the suspects from the Enumerator from which they (Authorities) had to swing into action to bring them to book.

The D/RDC added that the two are being processed to appear before the Courts of law, urging residents to take part in the ongoing National Population and Housing Census.

“Our Enumerators had gone to their homes three times before being turned away. One of them accepted to be counted upon her arrest while the other one completely refused to give in any information about her and her household saying that their religion doesn’t allow” said Sam Evidence Orikunda.

The two explained to our reporter that under their uncommon Christian faith “Engiri/Abasimuki” the activity of counting People is considered a sin and don’t support failing into a sin under their watch.

By the time of this report one of the suspects Bamwine Justin had agreed to be enumerated, with Beatrice Bashemereirwe the second suspect resisting to take part in the Census process.


Christians in Sheema District have renewed their demand for the establishment of an independent Anglican Diocese.


SHEEMA: Protestants in Sheema District under the Central Ankole Diocese Chapter have renewed their demand for an independent Anglican Diocese with its headquarters stationed at St. Emmanuel Archdeaconry Church, Kabwohe, in Sheema Municipality.

For over the years, believers within Sheema District have sought to break away from West Ankole Diocese, its headquarters seat at St Peter’s Cathedral Bweranyangi in Bushenyi District which has not been progressed towards its realization.

The Verification Committee which was dispatched from West Ankole Diocese led by Ven. Can. Wilson Amukwatsye, on Tuesday went to review prerequisites for the creation of Central Ankole Diocese from which they engaged Protestants under Central Ankole Diocese Chapter from Sheema District.

In a verification process, a number of projects including; the Bishops’ house, Cathedral Church Building and other Church income generating projects like school among others were inspected, to attain their capacity in soliciting funds for the church to fully fit the hosting the Diocese.

Engaging the Protestants after the Verification session Prof. Mesharch Katusiimeh together with Mrs. Jolly Kabigumira both the committee members of the earlier set committee by Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni said that the Verification will make a report, which they believe will be convincing enough for an establishment of their Diocese.

They called up believers within the area to remain calm as the processes of having their new Diocese (Central Ankole Diocese) coved away from West Ankole Diocese are under way.

West Ankole Diocese, comprising the districts of Bushenyi, Buhweju, Sheema, Rubirizi, and Mitooma, and is one of the 37 dioceses within the Church of Uganda overseeing 25 archdeaconries, 132 parishes, and 412 sub-parish churches.

Since its establishment as a separate diocese from Ankole Diocese in 1996, West Ankole Diocese has had four bishops: Rt. Rev. Yoramu Bamunoba (1977-1997), Rt. Rev. William Magambo (1997-2005), Rt. Rev. Yona Katonene (2005-2016), and Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni (May 2017 to date).

Continued encroachment on water reservoirs and natural resources attributed to the current climate change problems. NEMA says.








KAMPALA-UGANDA: The environmental watchdog National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has encouraged people living near the water reservoirs to Vacate before the environment enforces its natural laws.

This was revealed by the NEMA Executive Director Mr. Barirega Akankwasah while addressing the media at the Uganda Media Center as the several parts of the globe including countries in East Africa are suffering from the effects of rising lake water levels.

Barirega said that the continued encroachment on water reservoirs like wetlands and other natural resources like forests has contributed to the current climate charge problems thus urging people not to wait to be evicted.

“We call upon people to vacate the wetlands, River Banks, and lake Shores before the environment enforces the law, in addition to the government enforcing the Law, those are illegal settlements, they should evacuate only come to do fisheries on landing sites and then go to stay home after” said Barirega Akankwasah.

The Minister of Water and Environment, Hon. Sam Cheptoris said that at the moment the water levels at Lake Victoria have risen to 13.66 meters compared to 2020 when the heavy rains spark and water levels reached to 13.50 meters.

The Minister attributed the raising of water levels to Climate change, describing it as the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history.

Min. Hon. Sam Cheptoris further confirmed that the cabinet has approved 5.5 billion shillings to address the challenges of rising water levels in the country.


Uganda to Chair the virtual Ministerial and Technical Sessions scheduled for Thursday.








KAMPALA-UGANDA: Uganda is expected to Host and Chair the Ministerial and Technical Sessions during the Sixth Session of African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET) scheduled to be held virtually.

According to the press statement released by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) on Tuesday, the African Ministers responsible for meteorology will be convening as the African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET).

During the Ministerial Segment scheduled for May 16, 2024, the Ministers will be discussing the implementation of an Integrated African Strategy on Meteorology (2021 – 2030) on Weather and Climate Services.

The Integrated African Strategy on Meteorology provides Africa’s strategic road map for action on the development and application of weather, water and climate services for the continent’s social, economic, and ecological development.

AMCOMET encourages enhancement in the cooperation among meteorological services of African countries in order to promote coordinated and harmonized action on addressing development challenges related to weather, climate variability and change.

Uganda’s Minister of Water and Environment Hon. Sam Cheptoris is expected to chair the Ministerial Segment while the Executive Director of Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) Dr. Bob Alexandria Ogwang will chair the technical segment.

Uganda has in the recent past experienced unprecedented extreme weather events and the associated weather-related hazards.

According to UNMA, Uganda’s participation and Chairing of the Sixth session of AMCOMET presents an opportunity to Uganda to benefit from support at continental level and global level to radically transform Uganda’s Meteorological services to address the impacts of climate change.


Find the uncommon Football Rules.


RUKIGA: At Kitanga Lions FC we bring you the 6 Football Rules even the Top Coaches and Professionals never knew.

1. The Coach can play For the Team If He Wants To: Many might not know this but a coach is part of the team and can sub a player and step on the pitch to play. 

A typical example is with Gianluca Vialli who used to play for Juventus and later coached Chelsea, he was still capable of playing and so usually subbed himself when the need arises for him to step in. 

So don’t be surprised when one day a coach decides to play for his team.

2. Referees Can Be Substituted: For most of our lives that we’ve watched football, it is not common to see a referee being subbed but in the Fifa soccer rules, this is accepted. 

If a referee is unable to continue with the match, he can be subbed with an assistant referee to take over the match.

3. Linesmen Can Issue Cards: The assistant coach is supposed to inform the referee of offenses which happened on his blind side and decide whether to give a card. 

If the referee gives the mandate to the linesman, he can issue a card based on what he saw, but the responsibility lies on the referee to give the assistant referee the go ahead according to the Fifa Rule 6.

4. A player cannot be offside from a goal kick, corner or throw-in: During goal kick, corner or throw-in, even if the player is in an off-side position, it is not counted. 

This has caused many teams goals when they assume it is an off-side and it takes them by surprise.

5. A substitute cannot take a corner or a throw-in to restart the match: When a ball goes out for a throw-in and the team decides to sub a player, the new player who just stepped in cannot take the throw to restart the match. You probably never knew this right?

6. It is illegal for a goalkeeper to roll his sleeves up: A goalkeeper is allowed to wear long sleeves due to their role but one thing they cannot do is to roll the sleeves up to form a short sleeve, they can be given a card for that.

MP Derrick Nyeko and other four suspects arrested for Possessing Security forces attires.


KAMPALA-UGANDA: The Ugandan Police has confirmed the arrest of the Makindye East Legislator Hon. Derrick Nyeko and other four suspects for possession of attire similar to that used by the military.

Other arrested suspects include; Katuruntu Geoffrey, Waswa Musoke Hassan, Bukenya Joseph and Biiso Marvin, who according to the police their arrest followed a daylong siege at several homesteads in Kamwokya, including an office used by the National Unity Platform.

Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson said that the Police initiated an intelligence-led operation, cordoning off offices, residences, shops, and other places where items reserved for security forces may be hidden.

The police spokesperson added that the suspects were found in possession of items including; Desert military shoes, Red Beret, Red NUP attires accompanied with police ranks, live PK bullet, and army Uniform like trousers, military ponchos, and khaki shirts with star peps among others.

Onyango urged individuals possessing items reserved for security forces to surrender them to local authorities, the police, District/Division Internal Security Organization (DISO), or the nearest UPDF unit,

He added that the suspects were being processed for court and that the operations will be extended to other parts of the country.

In September last year the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces, through their Defense Spokesperson, expressed concern over civilians wearing military insignia, such as berets, lanyards, and clothing, urging them to surrender such items to security authorities and cease usage.

A traditional healer arrested for Defilement of 5 School going girls aged between16 – 12.


MPIGI: The Territorial Police in Mpigi district, have in its custody a 43 year old man, traditional healer for the aggravated Defilement of 5 girls, both school going pupils and students since 2020 up to date.

The suspect in custody has been identified as Swaibu Murundi, a resident of Butamba village, Kayabwe Town Council, in Mpigi district who is alleged to have defiled girls aged 16,15,15,14, and 12 since 2020 up to date.

Among the Victims 4 girls aged 16, 15, 14 and 12 are his biological daughters being predefined and the 5th girl victim, being a daughter to his close friend, whom he victimized, while paying school fees for her.

The Uganda Police Force Spokesperson SCP Fred Enanga told the press that the victims had all along kept quiet after their father/guardian threatened to bewitch and kill them using witchcraft.

He added that the suspect lived in a well-fenced premise, sited on 2 acres, that was restricted to the public with his home having 3 gates where his clients used one gate that led to the traditional shrines.

It is also said that the cottage where Murundi (suspect) slept, was found isolated and is a traditional practice for him to have carnal knowledge, with his daughters once they clocked 12 years.

Fred Enanga said that the sexual act would thereafter, become routine, every evening, the victims would gather at a fire place for rituals, eat food and then proceed to their father or guardian’s cottage, for the sexual act.

The police spokesperson further said the police continues to strongly condemn acts of defilement of girl victims by their fathers and guardians who separated with the biological mothers of his 4 daughters years back.

Enanga added that the police appreciates the efforts of the D/RDC, DPC, DISO, CID, CFPU and the Probation Office for their hard work during the operation against Child Sexual Violence and exploitation.

Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe of South Ankole Diocese charges Christian to follow Jesus Christ’s footsteps.


NTUNGAMO: The bishop of the South Ankole Diocese, the Rt. Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe, has encouraged believers to follow Jesus Christ’s footsteps if they are to remain closer to God the almighty.

The Bishop said this today during the burial ceremony of the Late Lay Canon Yosia Turyamuhika Banushu of Kyaruhuuga Nyamunuuka Town council Kajara County in Ntungamo district.

Flanked by Ven. Canon Milton Turyashaba the Archdeacon Bwongyera Archdeaconry, priests, lay readers, lay canons and other church leaders Bishop Nathan commended the Late Canon Yosia Turyamuhika Banushu for serving God whole heartedly till his last breath which everyone should emulate.

The Bishop further charged mourners to come nearer to God if they are to live a happily earthly life and also win an eternal life.

The wife Late Canon Yosia Turyamuhika Banushu one Justin, described her husband as cooperative, soft spoken and determined Person who served God and church heartedly during his life.

She appreciated all her children for nursing their father during his sickness till death and for preparing a decent burial for their dad.

The Nyamunuuka Town council Mayor Sadara Keibanda Kahindi commended the deceased for walking the talk and actions of salvation and tasked the general public to embrace government programs.

The LC III chairman Kebisoni sub county Charles Kahanyi also told mourners that Death comes to all, but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold as Late Canon Yosia Turyamuhika Banushu did during his lifetime.

Kahanyi further appealed to children that in order to maintain the legacy of the family they first conquer their anger and pride saying that to be conquered by self is of all things most shameful and vile.

The heads of the family Matsiko and Able Banushu thanked lay canon Turyamuhika Banushu for attracting all siblings to love the church and to work for it.

Danson Twinomujuni the head of laity Bwongyera Archdeaconry hailed Bishop of South Ankole Diocese Rt. Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe for accepting to install the late canon Yosia Turyamuhika as lay canon who served as head of laity Bwongyera parish for 33 years.

The late Lay Canon Yosia Turyamuhika Banushu succumbed to a stroke at 69 years and left a widow who they both had eight children together with grandchildren.

11 Shortlisted Candidates for probationer police constables fail to turn up for interview in Kigezi.


NEWS: The shortlisted candidates for the probationer police constables have been interviewed in the six districts of Kigezi Sub Region during the ongoing recruitment drive of the Probationer Police Constables in Uganda.

According to Kigezi police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the Probationer Police Constables recruitment drive in Kigezi commenced on 6th May 2024 in Rukiga district and ended yesterday Sunday in Rukungiri District.

Maate confirmed to Journalist that 240 candidates turned up for the interviews, out of the 251 shortlisted candidates with Males Turning up in numbers.

In Kisoro district, 58 Candidates showed up for the interviews out of 63 Shortlisted, Rukungiri all 40 candidates turning up and 57 more Candidates attending in Kanungu District out of the 58 Shortlisted Candidates, 16 being females.

Others were 18 candidates in Rubanda district out of the 20 Shortlisted, 47 attending in Kabale District out of 50 Shortlisted Candidates with Rukiga district seeing all the 20 Candidates attending including 3 Females 17 males.

The police spokesperson told the press that the probationary police constables recruitment exercise in Kigezi Sub Region ended successfully without anything of concern with the most of the candidates shortlisted attending the interviews.

Maate added the interviewing sessions was led by the Chairman ACP Kayima Emillian and his Team from the Police Headquarters, who proceeded to Ntungamo district for the interviews scheduled for today Monday with the Kigezi regional team led by the RPC ACP Saiga Ibrahim standing down back for the normal schedules of Work.

The recruitment drive is targeting around 2,500 people, who will be enlisted into the forces as probationary police constables with the potential recruits expected to be holding a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

MP Mwijukye Francis attacked by a group of people armed with sticks, rescued by police.








BUHWEJU: The Buhweju County legislator, Hon. Mwijukye Francis was rescued with injuries by police and rushed for medical attention after he was attacked by a group of people armed with sticks on his way to visiting a land involved in conflicts.

During the Sunday Service yesterday, at Rwanyamabare Catholic Church in Nyakishana Sub County, Buhweju District a group of worshipers, also Members of Rwanyamabare farmers association told the legislator that their Church is at risk of removal from its site by one Kamugisha Frank a neighbor who claims the ownership of the land.

Hon. Mwijukye Francis with a group of people attempted to visit part of the land which was fenced by Kamugisha Frank, where they met a group of people armed with sticks, a confrontation henceforth and a fight ensued.

The Greater Bushenyi Regional Police spokesperson SSP Marcial Tumusiime Confirmed the incident saying that the legislator was beaten, sustained an injury on the head and was rescued by the officers, taken to Nsiika Health Center IV for Medical attention.

Marcial added that the officers obtained statements from some witnesses and a case of assault was registered at Buhweju Police Station on CRB 184/2024 as inquiries to Identify and arrest the suspects still at hand.


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