Kanyeihamba rose from humble beginnings to become one of the architects of Uganda’s 1995 Constitution

The country is mourning the death of former Supreme Court Judge and legal scholar Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away at the age of 88. The renowned jurist died this morning at Nakasero hospital in Kampala after battling illness related to old age, according to close family sources.

After the Mukono district chairman came out yesterday, he immediately suspended the Mukono District service Commission over selling jobs. The State House Anti Corruption Unit has arrested two people.

The Anti-Corruption Commission today conducted a raid on the chairman of the committee, Eng Dr Godfery  Kibuuka Kisule and Mukono District Council Speaker Betty Nakasi Hope for allegedly making money from those who were seeking jobs at Mukono district, and currently they are kept at Mukono main police custody as further investigations are still ongoing.

Mariam Natasha, State House Anti-Corruption Unit mouthpiece, said the suspects had been extorting between 5M -40M from the people according to the job the person wanted.

Natasha said they are still conducting a raid, and many are still being arrested and will be taken to court anytime soon, and their files are currently being prepared to know the charges against them.

He urged all those who are being extorted to get jobs to come out so that they can be helped.

This comes as the same agency has just arrested the chairperson of the Jinja district service Commission, George Kalulu and other areas, including Mpigi, Gomba.

It has been discovered that the jobs in Mukono given by the commission were given to their wives, friends and relatives, which they say has led to the poor service delivery of the work in the country.

" Nakasi has been a very close friend of the chairperson and was soliciting money among those who want jobs, and at this time we have just arrested those, but others will also be arrested, but some believe they are extorting money from your people.

It should be noted that since 12 March 2022, Mukono has been without a commission due to internal fights, including court battles. Until 9^th August 2024, when Mukono District finally got a district Service commission after three years of battle between district chairman Rev Dr Peter Bakaluba Mukasa and former commission chairperson Stella Margaret Kiodo.

On Friday, August 09, the Mukono Chief Magistrate, Rachael Nakyazze, led the swearing-in ceremony of five officers during an event held at the office of the district chairman.

The committee was headed by Chairman Engineer Dr Godfery Kibuuka, Arthur Blick Mugerwa representing people with disabilities and other members, including Idris Semakula and Stella Margaret Kiodo.

On this event, As the new team assumes office, Elizabeth Namanda, the Chief Administrative Officer, said that the district has been facing a shortage of staff, including teachers, head teachers , their deputies, 116 medical Workers, 99  additional traditional staff, health officers and finance officers, and many others.

 “ We have lost a lot of money from the prime minister's office through the World Bank due to lack of qualified people in most departments, and last financial  year we lost more than  400 million which was for help in the irrigation program which was due to the absence of the Head of the Department of Agriculture.” She noted

Mukono Resident Commissioner Hajjati Fatumah Ndisaba Nabittaka, in her remarks she urged the officials to remain on track and be transparent in their work. 

 “You are an independent agency, many words have been heard as people complain about these committees in acts of corruption and job selling, I ask you to break this and work and serve without any conditions.”

The Rev Peter Bakaluba Mukasa, the district chairman, challenged the Mukono District Service Commission against reports of discrimination and corruption.

The commission's three-year deficit has led to the collapse of some services, especially in the health and education sectors, and more than billions of rupees have been returned to the national treasury every year due to a lack of staff in those positions.

Bakaluba also warned that he will scrutinise the performance of the elected members of the committee to avoid any complaints that could arise to put the district in danger.

Some of the nominees, led by Stella Kiyondo and Godfrey Kibuuka, pledged to use their expertise to provide jobs to the deserving ones without bias or corruption.

Kagezi Village, Mpigi District   – A troop of aggressive monkeys has turned life into a nightmare for residents of Kagezi village in Lwambula Parish, with at least 12 people attacked recently while going about their daily activities.  

      
Primates from a nearby forest reserve are attacking villagers, stealing food, and causing panic.
Lukia Nabuloori, one of the victims, recounted her traumatic encounter: "They came suddenly while I was carrying groceries. One jumped on me and bit my arm before running off with my food basket."  

 
Local council officials have raised the issue with district authorities:  
 Moses Kasozi (LC3 Chairperson) : "These aren't ordinary monkeys - they're organized like traffic police, ambushing people at specific points along our paths."  

 Francis Sserugga (District Councilor)  confirmed plans are underway to control the monkey population through regulated culling.  

      Health Concerns Mount    
District Health Secretary Francis Ssendyowa warned: "Monkey bites pose serious rabies risks. Victims must seek immediate medical attention."  

James Kalokola, the District Wildlife Officer, acknowledged the crisis: "We're working with Uganda Wildlife Authority to find a lasting solution that balances conservation and community safety."  

  
Villagers have resorted to travelling in groups for protection, avoiding forest paths at dawn and dusk, and keeping children indoors.  

Amina Muteesaasira, another attack victim, pleaded: "We need government intervention before someone gets killed."  

The Mpigi District administration has promised to: Deploy wildlife experts to assess the situation. Publicise the importance of coexisting with wildlife. Explore humane population control methods.  

As the standoff continues, Kagezi residents remain vigilant, with many carrying sticks when moving through monkey-prone areas.  

Katovu Town Council, Lwengo – Frustrated residents from three villages in Katovu Town Council have stormed the office of Presidential Advisor Bonivencha Rwatangabo, demanding urgent intervention to reopen a critical community road that has been blocked for over 40 years.  

 
Residents of Kamazzi A, Kamazzi B, and Malongo villages accuse a local landlord of illegally blocking the traditional footpath connecting their communities. The contested route, vital for accessing water sources and grazing livestock, has become the centre of a bitter standoff.  

Key issues raised include a water access crisis, forcing families to travel long distances to fetch water, livestock restrictions prohibiting herders from using the path for cattle, and property damage claims from landowners alleging destruction of trees and property.  
 
Winfred Mukinda, representing the three villages, explained: "This path has served our ancestors for generations. Its closure has made daily life unbearable, especially for women fetching water."  
 
Isa Musiitwa, the accused landowner, countered: "I legally purchased this land years ago without being told about any public pathway. Now my property gets destroyed daily." He particularly objected to cattle damaging his land without compensation for milk produced.  
 
Presidential Advisor Rwatangabo highlighted three key points: ensuring citizens’ right to water sources, emphasising the importance of proper surveying before path usage, and reaffirming the government’s responsibility for providing water access.  

Lwengo District official Mary Jude Namuleme mediated the heated meeting, warning against violence: "We must follow legal procedures. No one should take the law into their own hands."  

 
Authorities have pledged to conduct immediate land surveys, establish legal right-of-way procedures, and ensure peaceful coexistence throughout the process.  

The tense standoff highlights growing conflicts over land access in rural Uganda, where customary rights often clash with modern land ownership systems.