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Sudhir presents credentials to Foreign Affairs tomorrow as Nepal’s Honorary Counsel to Kampala

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Isaiah Mwebaze
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Chairman of Ruparelia Group, Mr. Sudhir Ruparelia.

East Africa’s s richest man, Sudhir Ruparelia will tomorrow present his credentials to Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Honorary Counsel of the Republic of Nepal to Kampala.

A seasoned businessman who was listed by Forbes Magazine as the East African richest man controls several investment portfolios within the region and beyond.

In a bid to boost its relations and trade, the Republic of Nepal appointed Sudhir whose business ventures have continued to expend to cover many sectors of the economy.

Sudhir was appointed in February but the formal ceremony had to wait Ambassador Jhabindra Aeyal Rajdoot who would present him to Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa.

 

About Nepal

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is located mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. With an estimated population of 26.4 million, it is 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area.

Nepal borders China in the north and India in the south, east and west while Bangladesh is located within only 27 kilometres (17 miles) of its southeastern tip and Bhutan is separated from it by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city.

Nepal is a multiethnic country with Nepali as the official language.

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Over 30 UNBS staff passed-out after a leadership course at Kyakwanzi

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Geoffery Serugo
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UNBS team at Kyakwanzi

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) staffs were passed-out after a month-long Leadership Development training course at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.

The thirty six (36) staff selected from Market Surveillance, Legal Metrology, Administration and Public Relations departments.

The Head of Faculty and academics at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Lt. Col. Owamagyezi said that UNBS staff were taken through a carefully selected course package to suit its objectives and were trained in Laws of social economic transformation, the climate setting for political education and trans-formative leadership training for public servants and the youth, Trans-formative discipline, subversive tendencies and methods of work; Pan Africanism and many other course units.

He urged the participants to ensure that they pass on what they have learnt to communities around them, to contribute to the social-economic transformation of Uganda.

Ms. Susan Akantunga, the UNBS Human Resource Manager, lauded the UNBS staff for the exemplary discipline and commitment towards the instructors and Institute. She commended the management of NALI for accepting to work with UNBS to produce leaders of exemplary character and encouraged the staff to become champions of development in their work and day-to-day lives.

The UNBS Executive Director, Dr. Ben Manyindo, who officiated at the close of the training, commended the NALI management for the infrastructural growth of the training institute.

“When I was here 15 years ago, this place did not look like this. Congratulations to the management for building an institute where Ugandans can learn about their country.” Dr. Manyindo said.

He also congratulated the UNBS staff for completing the course and encouraged them to apply what they have learnt into their work.

“As the pioneer staff of UNBS to undertake this course, I encourage you to exhibit the same discipline instilled in you during the course into your work at UNBS, in your families and the community” he said.

Some of the outstanding performers during the training were Mr. Gaston Kironde from the Surveillance department as the best participant overall, James Nnusu from the Human Resource Department as the second best participant overall, best participant in Marksmanship and Course Senior, Phiona Anzoa from Legal Metrology as the best female participant, Doreen Akello from Surveillance department as the Most active participant and Victoria Namutebi Wamala from Public Relations as the participant with the best attitude.

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US report pins BoU over corruption, demands for radical reforms

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Our Reporter
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BoU officials implicated in the report on closure of commercial banks.

A hard-hitting report by the United States State Department has raised red flags over corruption and abuse of office at Bank of Uganda and recommended that massive reforms be implemented to save the central bank from potential collapse.

The Country Report 2019, section 4: titled Corruption and lack of transparency in government, also questions why the government did not take the initiative to punish ex-BoU Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende and the former Executive Director for Commercial bank Supervision Justine Bagyenda after the duo was named during corruption investigations by Parliament.

The Report referenced investigations by Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises(COSASE) that concluded that there was “irregular conduct” by officials at Bank of Uganda during the processes that led to the closure of seven commercial banks.

“By year’s end there were no criminal proceedings or resignations resulting from the COSASE report,” asks the report regarding government failure to punish BoU officials who  were named over the irregular closure of commercial banks.

The US report questions why shareholders of Crane Bank Limited like city businessman Sudhir Ruparelia have not been compensated yet the COSASE report clearly faulted BoU over the bank’s closure and demanded that the shareholders be compensated.

MPs on the COSASE Committee were outraged after finding out that the Central Bank allegedly injected Shs478.8 billion   into the central bank before it was sold to Dfcu bank without valuating its assets and liabilities.

To forestall further chaos at the central bank, the US State Department Report wants the government to amend the BoU Act to bring on board radical reforms to bolster the fight against internal corruption at BoU and also trim the powers of the Governor and Deputy Governor to avoid conflict of interest.

The United States Report particularly demanded that Section 7(1) (a) and (b) of the Bank Of Uganda Act be amended to remove the possibility of conflict of interest by having the Governor and Deputy Governor as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the BoU Board respectively.

Section 7 of the BoU Act says that the governing body of the bank shall be a board of directors consisting of (a) the governor, who shall be the chairperson and (b) the deputy governor who shall be the deputy chairperson.

The State Department Report also wants amendments that will make BoU officials personally liable for acts of corruption.

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Gen. Sejusa warns-UPDF should never be used in peoples’ political fights

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Our Reporter
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Former coordinator of Intelligence Agencies and Services, Gen. David Sejusa has warned that Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces should not be used in the politicals fights between different actors.
Gen. Sejusa’s warning is in reference to the arrest and detention of former Security Minister Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde.

“Defining parameters of struggle correctly is not a weakness! And proceeding faaaa is no strength! This is what is sacrosanct; UPDF must never be used in peoples’ political fights! Either its personnel or ranks! Observing that is what will keep Uganda safe!”
Gen. Tumukunde was arrested on Thursday evening at his Impela Avenue based office which has been a subject of searches by a joint security committee headed by Director Criminal Investigation Directorate Grace Akullo and Chieftancy of Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abel Kanduho. The searches were extended to his home where his personal guns and other army items like ceremonial Uniforms were found. He is currently admitted at Kololo hospital were he is undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile a family member speaking to Eagle Oline at Kololo Hospital, he said what he is going through isn’t the first and therefore, his appeal to his supporters is to remain focused and not to be diverted.
“Daddy is now in good shape and he is not bothered by what they are trying to subject him too because he says it isn’t the first.”said of his family members.
Meanwhile Major Gemeral Kasirye Ggwanga has warned government and forces against the torture of their colleague saying it won’t deter them (generals) from speaking ills in government. His voices follows reports that generals are watching events surrounding one of their own

“you cannot arrest a general like a dog” Major Kasirye added.

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Nobody will break my resolve-Gen. Tumukunde vows

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Former Security Minister and 2021 presidential contender Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has vowed to continue with his plan of contesting against incumbent Yoweri Museveni.

Speaking to Eagle Oline through one of his family members at Kololo Hospital, he said what he is going through isn’t the first and therefore, his appeal to his supporters is to remain focused and not to be diverted.
“Daddy is now in good shape and he is not bothered by what they are trying to subject him too because he says it isn’t the first.”said of his family members.
Meanwhile Major Gemeral Kasirye Ggwanga has warned government and forces against the torture of their colleague saying it won’t deter them (generals) from speaking ills in government. His voices follows reports that generals are watching events surrounding one of their own

“you cannot arrest a general like a dog” Major Kasirye added.

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Gen. Tumukunde health detoriates after torture, admitted at Kololo hospital

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Our Reporter
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Former Security Minister Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde’s health has detoriated and is admitted in Kololo hospital after he was allegedly tortured while in police custody.

According to the knowledgeable source he was rushed to Kololo hospital when it was discovered he was unwell after going through physiological and physical torture.
This website has learnt that after several searches at both his home and office that didn’t yield any evidence to sustain treason, the investigators resorted to crude methods of torture with a view of extracting evidence.

Meanwhile Major Gemeral Kasirye Ggwanga has warned government and forces against the torture of their colleague saying it won’t deter them (generals) from speaking ills in government. His voices follows reports that generals are watching events surrounding one of their own

“you cannot arrest a general like a dog” Major Kasirye added.

 

 

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US Marines train UPDF Engineers in specialized skills

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Isaiah Mwebaze
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Over 65 UPDF Engineers have completed Four months Engineering Battalion course intake  at Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre(URDCC).

The course which was facilitated by the USA marines had heavy equipment, Utilities, Supply and Civil engineering sections.

Presiding over the closing ceremony, the Commandant URDCC Brig. Peter Gaetano Omola congratulated graduands upon successfully completing the course and urged them to make good use of the skills acquired.

“I know it has not been easy for the 04 months you have been here, go and put those good skills you have acquired to good use,” said Brig Omola.

He thanked the US government for the great support both in equipment and human resource which has enabled smooth running of the course.

He concluded that, this course is relevant because it will improve UPDF’s capabilities through mobility, counter mobility and survivability in operations.

The representative of the US embassy Lt Robinson attributed these courses to the good diplomatic relations between Uganda and the US.

He urged soldiers to relay the skills they have acquired to their colleagues in their units who did not get the opportunity to attend the course.

In a related development, 16 UPDF officers had earlier in the day completed a two weeks Operation Staff Officers Course intake 04 at URDCC Jinja.

The Chief of staff URDCC Brig Gen Johnson Muma, while presiding over the function, said UPDF takes training as priority and officers must always embrace it to improve their skills and empower themselves with knowledge to build capacity for continuity of UPDF operational strategy.

He noted that UPDF relates with other armies across the world and thus the need for such courses.

He congratulated participants upon the exemplary performance on the course and urged them to not only practice the knowledge acquired but also pass it over to other officers in their respective formations.

Present at both functions were representatives of Commandants from sister training schools, Senior officers from Jinja Cantonment among others.

 

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EAC mulls adopting French as an official language of the Community

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Our Reporter
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Flags of East African countries

 

French could in the near future become an official language of the East African Community in addition to English.

This became apparent after the French government agreed to assist the EAC in conducting a study on the modalities to include French as an official language of the Community.

The support from the French Government comes after the EAC requested the French Government to support a study on the modalities to include French as a language of the Community in addition to English. The request from the EAC Secretariat came as part of implementing the directive of the Resolution no. 25 of the 15th Summit of Heads of State of the EAC held on November 30th, 2013.

Speaking at the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EAC, the French Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E Frederic Clavier, said his country was more than willing to assist the EAC in conducting a study on the modalities to include French as one of the official languages of the EAC.

“We are dedicated to support the execution of the study in order to contribute to social and economic development of the integration agenda,” said Clavier.

The French envoy said the operational implementation of the study and related funding costs estimated to be Euros 42,511, would be covered by the Embassy of France in Burundi, adding that the embassy would regularly update the EAC on the progress of the study.

On his part, EAC Secretary General, Liberat Mfumukeko expressed his appreciation to the French government for the support given to the EAC for the study.

The Secretary-General thanked France for her continued support to EAC programmes and projects.

“This support comes at the right time when the Community is continued to deepen its ties with the other French speaking blocs,” said Mfumukeko.

Article 137 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC provides that English shall be the official language of the Community while Kiswahili will be developed as a lingua franca of the Community.

The East African Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to adopt Kiswahili as an official language of the Community.

 

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Rwanda confirms first case of corona virus

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Geoffery Serugo
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A lady wearing protective gears against coronavirus

Rwanda has confirmed the first case of corona virus, a day after Kenya had just confirmed the virus in the east African community (EAC).

Rwanda joins others African countries of Kenya, Algerian Nigeria, South Africa, and Congo which first confirmed the virus earlier this month. The virus which exploded in China’s Wuhan City in Hubei Province has claimed 4,600 lives with over 126,000 people infected globally out of whom 67,000 have recovered.

According to Rwandan ministry of health, the confirmed case is of an Indian citizen who arrived from Mumbai, India on March 8, 2020.

“The patient had no symptoms upon arrival in Rwanda and reported himself to the health facility on 13th March 2020 where he was immediately tested,” read in part of the statement released by health ministry.

The patient is currently under treatment in a stable, isolated from other patients and the tracing of all other contacts is underway to minimise the spread of the virus.

The ministry urged all its nations to observe all guidelines set up in the fight against the virus.

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Amanya Tumukunde arrested as Historicals are divided over crackdown

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Our Reporter
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Mr. Amanya Tumukunde

 

Commandos from the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) today arrested Amanya Tumukunde,a son to Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde.

Amanya was picked from the Kololo office of his father and is being detained at an undisclosed military safe house.

The arrest comes as the military rachets up the crack down on Lt Gen Tumukunde and his family following his declaration to run for the presidency in next year’s General elections. However, a section of the public believe the ongoing arrests are meant to scare away his supporters. as it has happened in the past with supporters of Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi and Dr. Kizza Besigye.

Meanwhile, Eagle Online has exclusively learnt that some NRA/M historicals are unhappy over the crackdown on Lt Gen Tumukunde.

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