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Gen. Tumukunde heads to Naguru police seeking for guidelines on POMA

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Isaiah Mwebaze
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Gen. Henry-Tumukunde.

Former Security Minister and now 2021 presidential contender Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde is scheduled to meet the Uganda Police Forces leadership seeking for guidelines on Public Order Management Act.

Gen. Tumukunde earlier this month wrote to Electoral Commission seeking permission to consult his supporter in line with the electoral laws that empowers all contenders of the presidency to consult their supporters a year to elections.

Eagle Online can reveal that Gen. Tumukunde will be at police headquarters at 2.30 pm.

“Whereas section 3 of the Presidential election Act 2005 provides in (1) that An aspirant may consult in preparation for his or her nomination as a presidential candidate within twelve months before the nomination date and in (2) a that a candidate may carry out nationwide consultations. I wish to notify the Electoral Commission that I will be proceeding to carry out consultation across the country.” reads part of the letter Gen. Tumukunde personal took to EC headquarters.

 

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Desert locusts continue invading Uganda, spread to 24 districts

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Geoffery Serugo
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Agriculture Minister Vincent Ssempijja

The Minister of Agriculture, Vincent Ssempijja has revealed a swarm of desert locusts continue invading Uganda from neighboring Kenya through Karita and Loroo sub-counties in Amudat District in Karamoja sub- region, after having ravaged several parts of Kenya, causing food shortages.

The desert locusts have since been sighted in 24 districts in Teso, Lango, Acholi, Sebei and Bugisu sub- regions of Uganda. The affected districts as of March 6, 2020 include: Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong, Karenga, Abim, Otuke, Napak, Katakwi, Amuria, Soroti, Ngora, Kumi, Bukwo, Kween, Agago, Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Bulambuli, Bukedea and Sironko.

Since the outbreak, government through its agencies has step up control measures which include rapid spraying in all affected areas with both manual and motorized pumps and sensitization of people.  Pesticides in use include Fenitrothion 96 per cent low volume formulation, Malathion which is an organophosphate insecticide commonly used to control mosquitoes and a variety of insects that attack fruits, vegetables, landscaping plants, and Parathyroid insecticides.

“The existing swarms have not caused significant damage to the vegetation cover, however, there is an eminent threat to food security when the eggs hatch into hoppers in the next few weeks as has been the case with our neighbour, Kenya.” He said

He said the swarms however continue to spread to other districts and possibly laying of eggs is expected to continue while our efforts to control the adult locusts continue.

“On March 3, 2020, a new invasion of desert locust (four square kilometre) arrived in Bukwo district covering three villages of Ariyowet, Kapambar and Kaptobole in Kapswamatule sub- county. The swarm was a mixture of immature and mature adults.”  He said.

Since then, the ministry has received support from the United Nations (UN) Agencies during implementation of desert locust control interventions. The Desert Locust Control Organization (DLCO) and FAO continue to provide experts who have been helpful in the desert locust control activities.

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AU appoints Uhuru Kenyatta to chair African leaders’ malaria alliance

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Our Reporter
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President Uhuru Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya.

President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has been appointed chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), President Uhuru has therefore, announced his four priorities for his two-year term with the aim to eliminate malaria from the continent by 2030.

The game-changing agenda addresses major challenges in the battle against malaria. These challenges include the insufficient engagement of women, children and youth, a lack of funding from the domestic, public and private sectors, as well as the threat of donor funding stagnating.

At a press conference, President Uhuru declared: “Although significant progress has been made in the battle against malaria over the past ten years, in order to realize the Africa We Want as outlined in Agenda 2063, we must avoid complacency and secure additional resources to defeat malaria and save lives.” We have therefore defined four ambitious areas of action that set the agenda for my term as ALMA Chair:

  1. Digitization and real time data

The creation of a digital platform to provide real time access to malaria-related data at country level will enhance malaria prevention and elimination efforts. Better access to data will facilitate strategic decision-making and target resources to drive down malaria cases and deaths.  This innovation will promote and leverage the existing R&D and technology sector on the African continent. This will also enhance the sharing and expanded access to the Country Malaria Scorecards for Accountability & Action, allowing all citizens in all spheres of life and at all levels to be aware of their malaria situation and empowered to act.

  1. Engagement with regional economic blocs in Africa

Work with Africa’s Regional Economic Communities to engage Heads of State and Government to address key challenges and provide solutions in the fight against malaria. This includes the use of innovative technology to introduce regional scorecards for review and action by Heads of State and Government and to share lessons learned and best practices and create Awards for Excellence to recognize good performance at regional level.

  1. End Malaria Councils and Funds

Establish at least 15 new End Malaria Councils and Funds. This will boost high-level, multi-sectoral engagement and advocacy at country level while increasing domestic resource mobilization.

  1. Youth Advisory Group

Create a ‘Malaria Youth Army’, working with existing youth leaders across the African continent to champion youth engagement and resource commitments for malaria elimination. The ‘Malaria Youth Army’ will promote innovation, research and development and create a cadre of malaria advocates and champions.

“His Excellency President Uhuru’s  priorities for ALMA gained the immediate support of the African Union. We know that achieving these four priority areas will accelerate progress towards a malaria-free Africa,” commented Mrs. Amira El-Fadil, Commissioner for Social Affairs for the African Union Commission.

“Leadership by African Heads of State and Government who keep malaria elimination on top of the political agenda is integral to ending malaria within a generation.  I believe that President Kenyatta’s four priorities, driven by innovation and greater engagement of all stakeholders is the right approach.  It also ensures that new resources are available, and more communities are included in the growing zero malaria movement,” said Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, CEO of the RBM Partnership to End Malaria.

Malaria remains a significant challenge in Africa. The continent alone accounts for 93 per cent of global malaria cases and 94 per cent of global malaria deaths. There is an urgent need for action in 10 high-burden African countries, which are responsible for 67 per cent of global malaria cases and 62 per cent of deaths. They are Nigeria, The Democratic Republic of The Congo, Uganda, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Angola and Tanzania.

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Zombo attackers are not trained in Kiryandongo forest- UPDF

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Isaiah Mwebaze
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part Zombo town council army detach which was attacked.

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed all allegations that the armed group which invaded its detachment in Zombo town council was trained in Kiryandongo forest.

Last week, a group of civilians totaling 80 members mostly from Paidha, Zeu, Zaale, songoli and other places, armed with bows and arrows, machete attacked the barracks, a fracas that left 17 civilians dead and five UPDF officers. Scores according to UPDF were injured and 26 captured in counter insurgence.

Over the weekend, Zombo Resident District Commissioner, (RDC) Andrew Kajoyingi told media in Paidha town that the attack was carried out by a new rebel group dubbed, Uganda homeland liberation force (UHLF) training in Kiryandongo forest.

UPDF has however, come out and dismissed the reports claiming that investigations are underway blaming the RDC for the false statement he made in media yet he is not part of the group that is carrying out investigations.

According to UPDF deputy Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Deo Akiiki, the assailants were mobilized by group which was recently granted amnesty by the government of Uganda including a one Ovoya, a witch doctor and other ring leaders Like Oketcha, Openji Openjura and UPDF Veteran Corporal Tonifa Bosco.

“UPDF in collaboration with Congolese forces and authorities are still pursuing those who crossed to Congo,” he said adding that they will continue with the operation to ensure the group is wiped out.

He said they have increased boarder operations across the entire frontier with DRC and urged people to work closely with security agencies to keep boarders secure.

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Rotarians call for ratification of cross border convention

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Geoffery Serugo
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Speaker Kadaga at the function

Women Rotarians have appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to urge government to ratify the African Union cross border convention commonly referred to as the Niamey Convention on the premise that it will reduce the cross border conflicts.

The Convention aims at promoting cross border relations at local, sub-regional and regional levels taking into account matters of demarcation, dispute resolution and socio-economic relations.

Women Rotarians were concerned that lives and property have been lost due to cross border conflicts on Ugandan borders and that ratifying of the convention could be the solution.

“We, the women in Rotary, want that government ratifies this convention; it has been long overdue.  We therefore, request for an appointment to your office where we can table our request in detail” said Sheilla Wamala, a member of Rotary club of Naalya.

Wamala applauded Kadaga for opening up an opportunity for petitions saying that, “Ugandans know they can approach you and have their issues addressed; at least you always do something”.

Kadaga on the other decried government laxity to domesticate conventions saying she has had to bear the shame of being the Speaker of the country with the longest list of unratified conventions during international gatherings of Speakers of Legislatures.

“I really want us to ratify all these conventions but I must confess that my government is not very good at ratifications,” Kadaga said adding that, “but I am still going to do my part. I will write to the president to ratify this convention”.

Kadaga was addressing women Rotarians who were celebrating International Women’s Day at Serena Hotel on March 7, 2020.  The dinner was organized by Rotary Club of Naalya.

Kadaga hailed Rotary on their community development projects in the country calling on its leadership to form clubs in up country districts. “I have been waiting on you to establish Rotary club in Kamuli, I think it is one of way of cultivating a culture of developing communities” said Kadaga.

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NEMA okays the construction of Kingfisher development project

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Geoffery Serugo
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CNOOC Uganda Limited, a Chinese offshore crude oil and natural gas company has been granted Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) certificate to embark on the construction of Kingfisher Development Project.

The certificated has been granted by the Executive Director of National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Dr. Tom Okurut after a comprehensive assessment undertaken to identify the social and environmental impacts of a project as well as the measures to reduce the impacts and maximize the benefits.

On September 16, 2013, CNOOC Uganda Limited, the operator of the Kingfisher project, received a production license from the government of Uganda. The company then embarked on ESIA process for the on-site construction of the Kingfisher Oil Field facilities like the Central Processing Facility, Camps, Yards and Parking areas, Feeder Pipeline among others.

According to Dr. Okurut, the ESIA focused on Social, Health, Safety and Environmental aspects such as air quality, noise and vibration, hydrology, surface water, waste, biodiversity among others. Data was collected and impact assessment of activities undertaken.

In observance of the National Environment Act cap 153 and in fulfillment of the National Environment (EIA) regulations, on 21st December, 2018, CNOOC Uganda Limited submitted the Kingfisher Field Development Area ESIA to NEMA for review, recommendations and approval.

In accordance with the provisions of Part X of the National Environment Act No.5 of 2019, NEMA subjected the KFDA ESIA to a review process that also revealed concerns that required CNOOC to address before a final approval decision could be made.

“It is from this background that CNOOC Uganda Limited made revisions in line with the detailed review findings that were issued by NEMA for making necessary improvements on the ESIA. After considering all the required revisions, CNOOC Uganda Limited resubmitted the KFDA ESIS on 18th November, 2019 for the final approval decision to be made.” He said adding that all issues were addressed by CNOOC Uganda Limited to NEMA’s satisfaction hence culminating into the award of the ESIA certificate.

“We are pleased to issue this certificate in line with the principle of sustainable development. NEMA shall continue to maintain an efficient mechanism for sustainable environment and natural resource management,” remarked Dr. Tom Okurut, the NEMA Executive Director.

“This is a great milestone for CNOOC Uganda Limited and the development of oil and gas project in Uganda. It is a step closer to FID and realization of first oil,” said Mr. Zhao Shunqiang, the President, CNOOC Uganda Limited.

­­ Mr. Zhao said CNOOC Uganda Limited is committed to the efficient and effective development of the oil resource in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.

“CNOOC Uganda Limited ensures strict adherence to the regulations and guidelines and clear commitment to apply international best practices to the development of the oil resources, particularly the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, also known for being the most stringent standards on environment and biodiversity.” He said

 

 

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Doreen Nyanjura appointed Minister  of Finance and Administration at KCCA 

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Isaiah Mwebaze
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Ms. Doreen Nyanjura

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) councilor, Doreen Nyanjura has been appointed Minister of Finance and Administration in the KCCA Council Executive Cabinet

Nyanjura has been appointed by Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago to help him in administration work at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).  Earlier today, Lukwago, announced the executive committee that will be headed by him deputized by Sarah Kanyike, the deputy Lord Mayor and other three ministers.

 Nyanjura represents Makerere University at KCCA council. She recently lost of KCCA Speaker-ship to Rubaga division councilor, Abubaker Kawalya who got 17 out of 32 votes.

Lukwago openly campaigned for Nyanjura for the KCCA speaker-ship race and he did not turn up for the first KCCA Council chaired by Kawalaya on grounds that he had other duties to execute.

Others are Olive Namazzi, the representative of Kyambogo University at KCCA Council and Kennedy Okello who represents Nakawa division.

On November 28, 2019, President Yoweri Museveni assented to the Kampala Capital City (Amendment) Act, 2019.

The bill has also created executive committee of four people who will work for the Lord Mayor. The Act, 2019 under sections 8A and 29A established the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the Authority and Division Urban Councils respectively.

Under the amended Act, the functions of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall be presiding over all meetings of the council, be charged with the overall authority for the preservation of order in the council and ensuring the enforcement of the rules of procedure of council

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Museveni urges people to invest in agro-processing industry

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Geoffery Serugo
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President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned Bukona agro-processors sugar factory and distillery at Lapem village, Coo room Parish, Koch Goma in Nwoya district, established by Indian proprietor and Managing Director, Mr. Praviin Krekal.

Museveni also launched the Green fuel Uganda project established by the factory, which produces energy stoves that use ethanol got from processed cassava. The e-stoves, which are ethanol powered, are deemed to be clean, safe, economic, environmental friendly and emission free. Each stove with a guarantee of lasting up to ten years is sold at Shs250,000 while a litre of ethanol to power it costs Shs3700 and lasts for one and half days.

If the project is sustainable, Museveni noted, Uganda would be able to export fuel made from cassava to other countries. He urged farmers to work hand in hand with the factory owners to grow cassava for the continuation of the project and to improve their livelihood.

“Traditionally we used to cook with remains of the maize. We would produce maize, cut off the cob and use the rest of the parts to cook. But now this man here has said that you can get cassava, process it and get petrol out of it. This can help people in this district to get out of poverty,” he said adding, that farmers can also use the cassava residue to make animal feed.

On development, President Museveni called on the people of Nwoya and Ugandans at large to work well with other people regardless of their nationality or tribe and urged them to cooperate with the foreign investors.

“If you go to a developed country like America, you will find a lot of Japanese industries. When you see this factory here and you say the factory of India, it is wrong. Indian factories are in India. All factories in this country are ours. When they are counting our GDP they don’t count it as being in India. They count it as part of this country,” he noted.

President Museveni congratulated the people of Nwoya for waking up and advised them to form skilled-based SACCOs to which government would render support.

Earlier, Mr Krakel Praviin said the factory worth $5.6 million will require about 70 tones of cassava a day and 2,000 tones monthly. “The factory will buy both the fresh and the dry cassava. Fresh cassava will be bought at Shs180, 000 per ton and dry at Shs780, 000 per ton,” he said and appealed to farmers to engage in growing cassava as market is ready.

Commenting on the Cassava- Ethanol, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, noted that if the ethanol project is capable of improving the livelihoods of the people of Nwoya.

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DFCU bank on the spot over dubious Shs500m donation to Buganda over other kingdoms

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Our Reporter
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Mathias Katamba, Dfcu bank MD

Dfcu bank Uganda Managing Director Mathias Katamba is under scrutiny after it emerged that he forced the bank’s management to controversially donate Shs500 million to Buganda Kingdom, raising questions of conflict of interest and sectarian choices.

This website has reliably learnt that Senior Dfcu Management questioned why Katamba zeroed down on donating Shs500 million to Buganda Kingdom yet the country has many other kingdoms that have not been considered for such grants.

Top management has also queried whether such a donation may not trigger sectarian undertones given the fact that Katamba is a known close associate of senior Buganda Kingdom officials, and that he is particularly close to former deputy Katikiro, Apollo Makubuya.

During one of the many meetings that have been convened over the matter, one of the directors asked Katamba why his predecessor, Juma Kisaame, never had such an initiative with Busoga Kingdom, yet it is less privileged than Mengo.

“Katamba could not definitively explain why he chose Buganda Kingdom to benefit from such a dubious donation. It was certainly not in good faith. Had it been in good faith, then certainly other Kingdoms would also have benefitted, “a Dfcu director, confided to this website.

Kisaame resigned as Dfcu Managing Director in October 2018 as the bank went into a downward spiral amid pressures of taking over the highly-successful Crane Bank.

On assuming the reigns at Dfcu Uganda, one of Katamba’s key assignment was to ensure that Dfcu improves its Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), a task he has badly failed at.

What triggered more suspicion was that Katamba’s initial proposal was to give Shs500 million disguised as Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) to Buganda Kingdom and when it was rejected, he returned with an alternative of funding the Kabaka Birthday Run.

Dfcu officials familiar with Katamba’s controversial appointment as Dfcu Managing Director say that he was helped by the Mengo establishment to secure the highly coveted job and that the fictitious donation may be a pay-back package to the central kingdom.

This website also understands that some Dfcu board members, are said to be furious over the questionable donation to Buganda Kingdom and plans to summon Katamba to explain why he has failed on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that were set for him when he was appointed in October 2018 and is now expending energy on transactions that do not bring capital to the bank. They allege that this could easily be understood by other traditional leaders and kingdoms where the bank operates as well.

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Stanbic Bank launches National Schools Championship 2020

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Simon Kabayo
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Japheth Katto

 

Stanbic Bank has launched the fifth edition of schools debate challenge peddled at equipping students with business and life skills.

At its inception in 2016, the bank started with 32 schools in 2016. As of 2020 there are over 200 schools participating.

Speaking during the launch, the Board chairman of the bank, Japheth Katto said Uganda has over 3,000 secondary schools and about 1.5 million students in secondary and all students are expected to go to university, graduate and get jobs in a market with limited job opportunities.

“Education remains a key sector we continue to support by creating interventions like Stanbic National Schools Championships that equip students with business and enterprise skills to nurture entrepreneurship and creativity” he said

He said the board will fully support the initiative because the results speak for themselves. “Success is not about getting marks but the impact you have on society. Our commitment is to ensure that the young people are given a chance they deserve to grow. I will leave the young people here with a quote; ‘Dreams are not what you see in your sleep. Dreams are the things that don’t let you sleep’.” He added

“We started this programme to enhance creativity, give financial life skills and build capacity among the youth to create opportunities. We believe that we can grow this to reach many schools through soliciting partnerships as we aim for shared prosperity.” He said

The Chief Marketing Officer of MTN, Sen Somdev expressed company’s support for the Stanbic National Schools Championship and handed over Shs 50 million contribution to our Board Chairman Japheth Katto and CFO Sam Mwogeza.

Uganda is said to have the youngest population in the world and it is growing day by day. Youth unemployment is a serious problem that many countries around the world especially African countries are grappling with.

“Nobody can stand alone in driving this country and its aspirations forward. We are all good when we work together. No government can provide jobs for everybody. It is imperative that we ensure this young population is participating productively for the good of the economy.” he said

The director of Education in Kampala capital city authority (KCCA), Julie Namuddu lauded Stanbic Bank for the National Schools Championship initiative which also aligns with the newly introduced education curriculum in which equipping students with life skills is key.

“The National schools initiative for so long believes that it will create critical thinkers, problem solvers and an innovative generation,” she said.

The Manager of Corporate Social Investment at Stanbic Bank Barbra Kasekende said the initiative is not about putting our best foot forward but transforming lives in the communities they serve.

 

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