Ex-Nyagatare mayor handed more jail time

NYAGATARE - Nyagatare primary court, on Thursday, handed former Nyagatare mayor, Robert Kashemeza, a four month prison sentence over his influence peddling in tendering procedures.In March last year, Nyagatare Intermediate Court sentenced the former mayor to five years in prison after he was found guilty of mismanaging Rwf10m of public funds.On Thursday, Kashemeza re-appeared before court along with his seven co-accused; Innocent Gakwaya, John Muvara, Emmanuel Mugabo, Jackson Ruhingura, Jack Gatare and Sam Rutagwenda who were all the then tender committee members.