MPs to press for Kasese killings in parliament

20 June 2023, 12:39 pm

By Katya David & Enos Masereka

As parliament resumes business today following a month-long recess, a section of its members have told the media that they will press the government for answers to the many questions about the recent attack on a school in Kasese district and terrorism in the country.

The Saturday attack that claimed the lives of over 40 people, most of them students, is believed to have been carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces -ADF.

According to education minister Janet Museveni, the ADF rebels could have been used by people who wanted to take over the school. Shadow Minister for internal affairs Abdallah Kiwanuka says they will task the Ministry of Internal affairs to present a thorough explanation on the matter.

One of the legislators from Kasese district, Atkins Godfrey Katusabe, who represents Bukonzo County West also said he would raise the matter on the floor today.

Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere has spoken out on the Kasese school attack, describing it as heart-breaking.

The King condemns the attack, wondering how the attackers went on rampage unchallenged by security

Meanwhile, the Director Uganda Youth Forum in the office of the first lady, Mr. Leonard Imanishimwe has condoled with families that lost people during Kasese school attack over the weekend.

His message was delivered by Mr. Neckson Thaheramboko, while addressing the press in Kasese town last evening, calling for collaborated effort among the community and security agencies in identifying bad elements. Mr. Thaheramboko speaking…

Imanishimwe, asked people to support government programs. END.