A detective from Kabale police station, speaking anonymously, revealed that unidentified robbers attempted a break-in during the night between Saturday and Sunday. They allegedly cut through the bank's roof, situated along Kabale's main street in Central Division, Kabale Municipality, trying to access the safe
Expressing concern, Nyakahuma pointed out the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, such as the High Voltage power line under construction, which comprises metallic poles and could be at risk of vandalism by those selling to scrap dealers.
An inspection conducted by USMID officials revealed that roads awarded to Multiplex Construction Company Limited, including Bwankosa Road (0.76 kilometers), Bushekwire Road (0.34 kilometers), and a road connecting Kabale Diocesan Headquarters to the Katuna-Kabale-Mbarara Highway (2.47 kilometers), are only at 53 percent completion.
It is alleged that about five unidentified individuals forcibly entered Pride Microfinance Bank along Kabale main street, near Kisoro taxi park, commonly referred to as Esso in central division, Kabale municipality around 01:00 AM.
Nicholas Byengoma, the proprietor of Acadia Lodges in Bunyonyi, expressed concern on behalf of the hoteliers, citing the relentless disruptions in power supply. He detailed the severe toll these outages have taken on the hospitality and tourism sector, revealing monthly expenses ranging from Shillings 20 million to 25 million on fuel to sustain generators during power cuts, leading to substantial business losses.
Godfrey Nyakahuma, the Kabale Resident District Commissioner, said the suspects were arrested after a tip off that they replaced legitimate beneficiaries with their relatives.
The incident happened at around 06:00AM. According to locals, Paul Ojara and Richard Tumushabe, the fuel tanker was heading to Kigali-Rwanda from Mombasa-Kenya.
The disputed area in question is situated along Corryndon Road, which connects to the Kabale-Katuna roundabout and Makanga Hill. Mashemererwa is presently involved in the construction of commercial properties on this land.
Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha, Kabale Municipality Mayor admits that taxi, bus operators, truck drivers, and mechanics have resumed operating from the heart of the town.
Museveni argued that for each tone Kamuntu exports, he is paid 47 US Dollars (equivalent to 175,427 Uganda Shillings) compared to 600 US Dollars (2,239,503 Shillings) that he would get once it is processed from Uganda
Kabale Municipality Mayor, Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha, demanded that Achan put her directive in writing to avoid any legal complications since the contract has already expired after three previous extensions.
The angry residents blocked the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Patricia Achan Okiria while accusing Multiplex Construction Company Limited of the delayed completion of tarmacking of the 0.76-kilometer Bwankosa road, a 0.34KM Bushekwire Road, and a 2.47KM road connecting Kabale Diocesan Headquarters to the Katuna-Kabale-Mbarara Highway.
Godfrey Nyakahuma, the Kabale Resident District Commissioner, acknowledges that his office received a petition from residents and local leaders questioning the change in the project design by UNRA.
The 2.47-kilometer road connects Kabale Diocesan Headquarters to the Katuna-Kabale-Mbarara Highway and is part of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) project. Other roads under the same project include Bwankosa Road and Bushekwire Road.
Magyezi stated that a fresh registration exercise would be conducted before August 15, 2023, and he would personally chair the relocation committee due to accusations against Kabale municipality leaders regarding the initial exercise.
After a meeting held at White Horse Inn involving Magyezi, Kabale Municipality authorities, and district security officials to discuss the report, Magyezi visited the market and interviewed vendors based on the numerous complaints.
The matter came up during a meeting that had been organised between parish, sub-county chiefs and town agents from across Kabale and Joveline Kalisa, the PDM Deputy National Coordinator to organize the launch of the program today.
A traffic police officer who preferred anonymity says that the driver of the saloon car was driving on the wrong side of the road when he collided with the Bus.
