RUBIRIZI – Rubirizi District authorities have warned residents to strictly adhere to newly imposed regulations governing the sale and consumption of alcohol, a decisive step aimed at restoring order and curbing rising crime within the district.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The directive was announced by Rutoto Sub-county Chief Musoke Paul during a sensitization meeting held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with residents of Bukyaba Village.
The gathering, which drew a concerned crowd, marked the beginning of a community-driven effort to tackle the growing challenges of lawlessness, domestic violence, and social decay.
Addressing the gathering, the Sub-county Chief, Paul Musoke, announced stringent restrictions on alcohol consumption, warning that anyone caught drinking during working hours would face immediate arrest and prosecution.
He specified that alcohol would only be permitted between midday and 11:00 PM, while passionately urging the populace to respect government regulations, obey the law, and dedicate their efforts to hard work.
“Our new alcohol restrictions allow sales and consumption only between midday and 11:00 PM. Anyone found drinking during working hours will face immediate arrest and prosecution. We call on people to respect government regulations, obey the law, and commit to hard work,” stated Musoke.
Musoke disclosed that the measures followed extensive consultations with security and local leaders, who identified rampant alcohol abuse as the primary catalyst of crime and social misconduct.
The Sub-county Chief further warned bar and disco operators against blasting music at high volumes, threatening arrest for anyone whose noise disrupts public peace and violates regulations.
The initiative directly responds to persistent resident complaints, with authorities determined to silence the disturbance and restore order in the area.
Tumusiime Silvester, Chairperson of LC II Nyabubare Parish, and Women’s Chairperson Tusiime Winnie welcomed the initiative, expressing gratitude to the technical teams for engaging residents and equipping them with knowledge to tackle deep-rooted social challenges.
The local leaders identified domestic violence, drug abuse, school dropouts, and alcoholism as pressing issues plaguing their communities, while expressing confidence that the sensitization program would empower residents to combat these vices.
They further noted that the training would enable households to fight domestic violence, steer clear of criminal activities, and ultimately uplift their livelihoods through improved community behavior and cooperation.
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