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Residents and leaders of Kagarama Town Council on Monday gathered at Omukiwani Town for a community sensitization meeting focused on security precautions. Hundreds of people from various villages and towns attended the event to learn techniques for fostering peace and safety in their community. The meeting brought together a diverse group of participants, including political leaders, business community members, religious representatives, and other residents of Kajara County.
Speaking to our reporter after the meeting, Kirabo Loyce, the LC1 Chairperson of Katero Village in Kagarama, highlighted that the gathering saw attendees from different villages agreeing on several key issues affecting their community, such as theft and economic challenges.
Elias Lule, the GESSO of Kagarama Town Council, who oversees security, informed our reporter that the meeting was attended by the Officer in Charge (OC) of Kagarama Police Station, the Mayor of Kagarama Town Council, local leaders, and residents from both Kagarama and Rwashamaire Town Councils. The discussions centered on security measures, with resolutions including regulating bar operating hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, ensuring all businesses are registered, and requiring non-resident workers to register with the local council for proper identification.
Farmers selling farm produce like coffee at an early stage to businessmen. The attendees also agreed that village chairpersons should stop issuing stamps indiscriminately. A night patrol team, supported by the Kagarama Police Station, was established to enhance security. The meeting also strongly condemned the practice of chairpersons writing loan agreements for residents, falsely claiming land purchases were made in cash when they were actually financed through loans.
Elias added that similar security meetings will be held in other communities to educate residents on curbing theft and other immoral activities.
Dan Ruhemba, the Mayor of Kagarama Town Council, thanked residents for their cooperation and participation in the meeting. He announced that security in Kagarama and surrounding areas will be strengthened with the addition of 15 police officers to the Kagarama Police Station. Local Defense Units (LDUs) and other selected individuals will also assist in night patrols. The Mayor emphasized that efforts to educate the public on security precautions will continue across the region.
The meeting marks a significant step toward improving security and fostering peace in Kagarama Town Council and its neighboring areas.
