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Post Views: 2 By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.comThe construction of staff houses at Biharwe mixed primary school in mbarara city has stalled after the contractor, M/s Ugawood company ltd, abandoned the project, citing non-payment by the city council. The UGX 160.8 million project, funded by the Ministry of Education and Sports, was meant to provide six staff houses to improve …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara –A government-funded staff housing project at Biharwe Mixed Primary School in Mbarara City North Division has stalled for two months, following a payment dispute between the contractor and Mbarara City Council. The suspension has prompted investigations into the alleged diversion of UGX 44 million meant for the project. The issue came to light on Friday, 31st …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara Panic and tension are mounting among top officials at Mbarara City Council after the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) uncovered serious irregularities in the city’s procurement processes. Advertisements The intervention follows multiple public complaints alleging corruption and illegal contract awards by the city’s procurement office. Reports indicate that several tenders were irregularly …

Post Views: 9 0-0x0-0-0# By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.com The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Louis Mbwatekamwa Gaffa from the Mbarara City mayoral race over questions regarding his place of residence. Mbwatekamwa, who was nominated on September 3 after fulfilling all requirements, faced a petition filed by a group of Mbarara City residents through M/s Mujurizi and Tumwesigye Advocates. The …

Amos Tayebwa Mbarara MBARARA CITY — Trouble is brewing in the camp of Mbarara City Woman MP Rita Atukwasa Bwahika after more than 20 of her once-loyal mobilizers and supporters abandoned her and pledged to back Charity Kibaju Kamuhanda, the NRM flag bearer, citing grievances over poor facilitation and broken promises. Advertisements The mass crossover was announced at a press …

By Amos Tayebwa As political temperatures rise ahead of the 2026 general elections, Kashari South NRM flag bearer Capt. (Rtd) John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime has cautioned his rivals and their supporters against acts of violence, urging them to embrace peace and mutual respect during the campaign period. Bamuturaki, the former Mbarara District LC5 Chairperson, issued the warning shortly after his …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara, Uganda — As the country gears up for the 2026 general elections, senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders have launched a strong campaign to isolate party-leaning independent candidates, urging voters to back only official NRM flag bearers. The call was made over the weekend during a thanksgiving ceremony held at the home of Patrick Musinguzi Akooki, …

MBARARA, WESTERN UGANDA — Shocking revelations have rocked Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital after it emerged that mortuary attendants have been running a full-blown extortion racket — squeezing cash out of grieving families in exchange for releasing bodies of their loved ones. According to multiple whistleblowers within the hospital, the attendants charge between UGX 200,000 and 500,000 to “release” a body …

By Amos Tayebwa | Mbarara Drama is unfolding in Mbarara City politics after loyal supporters of former Woman MP aspirant Bonny Kiconco Kashaija dumped her camp and declared total allegiance to Naome Kibaju Kamuhanda, the NRM flag bearer for the 2026 general elections. The political crossover happened at Pebu Motel, Kakiika, where dozens of Kiconco’s diehards waved the yellow flag …