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Articles by David Musengeri
Four men’s tales of escaping death at the hands of FOBA rebels
By Isaac Mufumba & David Musengeri, A one-eyed man Mackenzie Peter Wanyama was fast asleep on the night of May 7, 1987, when he was startled awake by very aggressive knocking on the door of his grass-thatched hut in Bugengi Busubo village in Buhehe Sub-county in Busia District. “Fungua mlango” (open the door) the attackers barked in unison.
Uganda: Museveni Sends Army to Quell Busia Rebellion
By Isaac Mufumba & David Musengeri Much as the rebels had split Busia into three theatres of operation, each assigned to a particular group, the forces within particular theatres were further split into small bands. It was not known whether this was intended to avoid detection and attacks from the NRA or to ensure quicker movement in their respective theatres.
Museveni sends army to quell Busia rebellion
In Summary Part II. Thanks to intense lobbying by Mr Chango Macho, a founding member of the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM), who had risen to become a member of President Museveni’s Cabinet and later member of the National Resistance Council, Mr Museveni agreed to meet the affected RCs in Bukedi sub-region.
FOBA rebels strike first blow with killing of NRA mobiliser
In Summary New series. In a four-part series, we revisit origins of the shadowy Force Obote Back Again rebel outfit that struck Busia in middle of January 1987. We look at the mysteries surrounding its leadership and how they were eventually kicked out of Busia. Advertisement By Isaac Mufumba & David Musengeri In mid-January 1987, rebels of a new outfit, Force Obote Back Again (FOBA) struck the first blow, marking the beginning of more than two years of fighting in Busia and parts of Bukedi region.
Bugwe cultural leader ousted
Busia. Some elders of the Bugwe cultural institution have ejected their Omwenengo (cultural head) in Busia District, Mr Gideon Wanyama, and replaced him with Mr Suleiman Wanyama Machembe from Bawero clan. During a council meeting chaired by Mr Cabbage Masiga, on Saturday at Chango Macho hall, the elders accused Mr Wanyama of illegally installing himself as their leader.
No ARVs in Busia district health centers
People living with HIV/AIDs in Busia district have expressed worry over lack of anti-retroviral drugs in health centers. Hillary Ogwero, the chairperson of Busia Network of people living with HIV/AIDS has told Daily Monitor that since December last year, health workers at various centers have been advising them to buy Ceptrine from private clinics.
East Africa: One Stop-Border Post to Boost Trade - Museveni
By David MusengeriPresident Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday commissioned the one-stop border post at Busia. According to Museveni, the border will boost trade between the two countries and speed up the integration process for East African states. He reiterated that the people of East Africa should move freely and do business in any East Africa state without fear.
One stop-border post to boost trade - Museveni
According to Museveni, the border will boost trade between the two countries and speed up the integration process for East African states. He reiterated that the people of East Africa should move freely and do business in any East Africa state without fear. “We are brothers and sisters but unfortunately, colonialists came and divided us but what God put together, no man can temper with it,” he said.
Teachers arrested for abandoning class to ride Boda Bodas
BUSIA. Two teachers in the eastern Busia border district have apologised in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr Walter Iriama, before whom they were paraded for allegedly absconding from duty. Mr Odia Henry and Mr David Wabwire, teachers at Kanjo and Bukalikha primary schools, respectively, were arrested last Friday. Parents accused them of abandoning classes to operate commercial motorcycle taxis, known as Boda Boda, while continuing to draw salaries. The duo denied the charges.
Councillors pin district leaders over missing works funds
Busia- A district council meeting called to scrutinise committee reports for the various departments degenerated into chaos after Busia District officials failed to account for missing millions of shillings. The district councillors were involved in an ugly spat with the acting LCV chairperson, Mr Boniface Paul Oguttu, and other district leaders before the presentation of the Works committee report last week after discovering that more than Shs183 million could not be accounted for.
Uganda: Busia Youth Fail to Pay Back Shs700 Million Loan
By David MusengeriBusia — Youth in Busia District have so far paid back only Shs84 million out of the Shs800 million they received under the government Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP). This means that the pace of loan recovery in the district is very slow. Some youth take the money as a token from the government yet it is a revolving fund to be rolled out to other youth groups in form of a loan.
Busia youth fail to pay back Shs700m loan
Youth in Busia District have so far paid back only Shs84 million out of the Shs800 million they received under the government Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP). This means that the pace of loan recovery in the district is very slow. Some youth take the money as a token from the government yet it is a revolving fund to be rolled out to other youth groups in form of a loan. The development has now seen district authorities struggling to recover Shs716 million given to youth groups in the district.
Boda boda cyclists, PWDs fuel human trafficking across borders- officials
BUSIA. Boda-Boda cyclists and people with disabilities (PWDs) are fuelling trafficking of human beings according to the coordinator Platform for Labour Action, Mr Moses Binoga. The Commissioner of Police was addressing participants who were attending a four-day workshop in Busia Town. Participants included immigration officers, police, civil society activists and local council chairpersons.
Uganda: Boda Boda Cyclists, PWDs Fuel Human Trafficking Across Borders - Officials
By David MusengeriBusia — Boda-Boda cyclists and people with disabilities (PWDs) are fuelling trafficking of human beings according to the coordinator Platform for Labour Action, Mr Moses Binoga. The Commissioner of Police was addressing participants who were attending a four-day workshop in Busia Town. Participants included immigration officers, police, civil society activists and local council chairpersons.
Series : Busia students’ massacre
A group of men and army officers hailing from Busia and led by Capt Maloba had a few minutes prior to our arrival at Busia Police Station been involved in a gunfight with some of their colleagues from other parts of the country at a place commonly known as Mile 9 on the boundary between Buhehe and Masaba Sub-counties. The place is referred to as Lwangosya on the Buhehe side and Siangosya on the Masaba side.
Councillors drop censure petition against RDC
Busia. A move by a section of Busia District Council to table a vote of no confidence in Busia Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr Kennedy Otiti, has flopped after both the sponsor and the seconder of the motion withdrew it at the last minute.
Polls open in Busia
Residents of Busia have started voting in a tightly contested race to elect the district chairperson following the removal of Mr Ouma Adea from office by court over abuse of office last year.The two man tight race is between the ‘United Opposition’s nominee, Mr Deogratius Hasubi Njoki against NRM’s Stephen Wanyama Oundo.A total of 145,000 registered electorates are expected to cast their votes today.Polls opened as early as 8:00am but the turn up at most polling stations is still poor.
I own the money in Uganda - Museveni
President Museveni listens as NRM candidate in the LC 5 by-election for Busia District, Stephen Oundo Wanyama, addresses a rally in Buteba Sub-county on Monday. PHOTO BY david musengeri. President Museveni has told Busia residents not to vote for the Opposition during tomorrow’s LC5 by-elections, saying it is he who controls the money that they need to have social services.
I own the money in Uganda - Museveni
President Museveni has told Busia residents not to vote for the Opposition during tomorrow’s LC5 President Museveni has told Busia residents not to vote for the Opposition during tomorrow’s LC5 by-elections, saying it is he who controls the money that they need to have social services. “I have the money you need for some of the social services but if you make a mistake and vote for the Opposition, you would be blocking the channel because they cannot approach me,” Mr Museveni said.
It’s two-horse race for Busia LC5 by-election
Money factor. Like with many recent by-elections, money is proving to be the one constant factor. Whenever NRM party holds a rally, it dishes out Shs400,000 in every parish Busia District is all set for the LC5 by-elections on Thursday January 22 after two months of intense campaign.
Residents face arrest over misuse of mosquito nets
District official says chemical used to treat mosquito nets is harmful to humans. Busia- Busia District health inspector Tony Wabwire has ordered for the arrest of whoever is found using treated mosquito nets to net white ants. Mr Wabwire directed village health teams (VHTs) to report to police whoever is found committing the offence.
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