Daily Monitor
Monday May 17 2021
Mr Francis Mwijukye, the Buhweju Member of Parliament, said the district has missed out on getting improved services such as schools, health centres, hydro power connection, and clean water extension because of the disagreements. PHOTO | ZADOCK AMANYISA
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Since its split from the Greater Bushenyi in 2010, Buhweju District has suffered an unending wave of religious and political divisions among leaders.
The conflicts, which were reportedly fuelled by a cross section of leaders for polticial interests, have impeded service delivery in the hilly district.
It is against this background that the incoming district leadership has committed to unite all the warring sections.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday January 13 2021
L-R: Mr Francis Mwijukye, the incumbent FDC candidate, Mr Alex Great Rugyero, NRM flag bearer and Mr Linus Mukiiza, the ANT candidate
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However, Mr Mwijukye is facing a tough challenger in Mr Alex Great Rugyero, the NRM sponsored candidate.
The other candidate is Mr Linus Gorodiano Mukiiza of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) party.
Though a new comer in politics, Mr Rugyero is riding on the popularity of his affluent and politically connected father, Mr Innocent Rugyero.
Mr Rugyero Senior is a businessman and owner of Block Technical Services, a construction company. He is also the coordinator of Wealth Creation Ambassador western region.