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UNBS seals off unhygienic bakery in Namugongo

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bakery products

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) sealed off Daddy’s Pride Bakery in Jjanda Namugongo, for baking and selling uncertified bread and Mandazi, and operating in poor hygienic conditions, contrary to the UNBS Act.

The packaging of bread found at the premises had different brand names; Litarian Bakers and Kampala Sweet Bread.

Daddy’s Pride bakery is owned by Jotena Company Limited, whose directors were summoned to UNBS offices for legal action.

UNBS officers, following a tip-off from Kakensa Media, a local media platform famous for its online social media posts, inspected another bakery in the same area, Queen’s bakery.

The bakery was found not in operation, but under very poor hygienic conditions. Some of the packaging found at the premises had brand names; Litarian bakery, Living bakery and Savana cakes.

UNBS officials recommended a suspension of the bakery activities and summoned the owners to UNBS offices for legal action.

UNBS was commended for the quick response in a social media post by Francis Odipiyo McFranck; ‘It’s really great to see a gvt agency act swiftly and very fast after someone whistleblows. Keep up UNBS. Such acts make the public trust you and do more reporting.’

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Police kills one thug in a foiled Kasangati robbery

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no nonsense CP Moses Kafeero is reported to have issued warns to his commanders in the KMP area to decisively deal with thugs.

 

Police under the Kampala Metropolitan have foiled a robbery in Lusanja-Kitezi village in Kasangati Town Council Wakiso District and managed to put one thug out of action.

Attempted Robbery vide kitezi CRB 256/2019. This morning at about 0300hrs, at Lusanja_Kitezi village, Kasangati town council in wakiso district, where three (3) thugs, armed with pangas and other house breaking tools, attacked the home of one Bosco Sserwada  aged 38.

However, as the thug met resistance from the guard know as Robbins Mumbere from Ultimate security group on duty who fought who fought them but was later over powered and tired on ropes.

“The thugs then embarked on cutting of the main door to the residential house. But before they could enter, the owner noticed and alerted the police of kitezi police station who responded immediately and found when the thugs were still struggling with the door. Police then shot at them killing one instantly. The other two thugs escaped with injuries. The body of the killed who has been taken to city mortuary pending post mortem,has not yet been identified” a resident of the area told Eagle Online.

The scene of crime has been visited by senior officers from Kasangati including the District Police Commander, Division CID.

Accordingly police has notified nearby hospitals and clinics about any person who may come to them with bullet wounds for treatment.

Kasangati has come under spotlight over incidents of attacks and robbery.

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Makerere don declines to teach, accuses security operatives of raping, molesting and assaulting students

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Prof Ben Twinomugisha

Makerere University School of Law lecturer, Prof. Ben Twinomugisha has vowed not teach all day in protest of military raid of Students halls of residence, saying that some female students were raped and molested by the police and military deployed there to bring down the on-going demonstration by students as they oppose the 15 percent fees increment.

I will not step at Makerere today. I must rebel individually in protest against the vulgar, indespicable, horrendous mistreatment of students.

“Imagine your son or daughter in a room. Military thugs forcefully open the door, pull him or her out amidst beatings. Your daughter being raped, molested or assaulted! Ladies and gentlemen, this militarization of all institutions, including the Ivory Tower, the citadel of higher learning, must be condemned by all people of good conscience,” he posted on social media

He said what happened in Lumumba Hall was reminiscent of Amin soldiers’ brutal treatment of students and lecturers. “Anyone pretending that the situation is normal is like the proverbial ostrich hiding his or her head under the sand.”

“Thus, I have decided, as a matter of conscience, to stay away from the ‘torture chambers’ of Makerere University today. My heart, body and soul are bleeding. I have no mental health to teach,” he said.

The security operatives have been blamed by the highhanded in try to cool down the demonstration that was initially peaceful as it started early this week. Several students are said to be in various clinics around Kampala lying unconscious.

One of the students hospitalised

Journalists who have been covering the demo have not been spared from the wrath of the police, with some being teargassed and their tools taken.

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (Lop) Betty Aol Ocan yesterday castigated the university’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe for exhibiting dictatorial tendencies while running the institution.

“The iron hand with which the Management of Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe is handling the matter is worrying for an academic institution of the magnitude of Makerere University,” she said.

Meanwhile the government spokesperson said that any soldier or policeman that might have handled students brutally outside the guidelines of their commanders must be handled as individuals.

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Pictorial: Kampala Parents’ School swears in new prefects

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KPS new prefects pose for a group photo with Minister Kiyingi and Director Rajiv.

Kampala Parents’ School has this morning sworn in new prefects for academic year 2019/2020.

The ceremony was presided over by State Minister for Youth, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and school Managing Director Rajiv Ruparelia. Minister Kiyingi at the same occasion appointed singer Patrick Senyonjo aka Fresh Kid who is also a student at the KPS under the Ruparelia Foundation to Ambassador in charging of stopping street kids.

City tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s family gave the seven year old musician Fresh Kid scholarship at KPS after realising the hardship the young musician was going through since both parents had no meaningful ways of earning a living.


According to Rajiv,  the award of the scholarship to the young musician is in line with Ruparelia Foundation and boost the young man’s education path.

The function attracted parents and religious leaders that sworn in the new school leaders while cautioning them to be faithful and uphold the oath they undertook.

The school’s Principal Daphine Kato praised the outgoing team for good discipline exhibited during their term in office and encouraged the incoming team to emulate their predecessors.

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Minister steps down after accusations of bribing voters with melons

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Melons

Japanese Economy and Trade Minister Isshu Sugawara has been forced to resign after being accused of bribing voters in his district with seafood and fruit.

“I feel deeply ashamed of myself to resign in the middle of the tenure amid many pending issues. I apologize,” the politician said on Friday after he announced that he would be stepping down.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe accepted Sugawara’s resignation, saying “the responsibility lies with me for having appointed him.”

Japan’s strict election laws ban officials from offering gifts and donations to their constituents. Tabloids Shukan Bunshun and Maichini Shimbun reported that Sugawara’s office sent seafood and fruit to the voters at least 239 times in the 2000s. The gifts included melons, crab, mandarin oranges, cod roe and salmon roe.

Minister Isshu Sugawara

Shukan Bunshun also published a photo allegedly showing Sugawara’s secretary giving an envelope of 20,000 yen ($180) in condolence money to the family of his deceased supporter. The politician’s office also sent funeral flowers – typically white orchards – to the families in his district.

Sugawara did not admit to violating the election law and said that he resigned to prevent the scandal from damaging the government.

A similar scandal broke out in 2014, when Justice Minister Midori Matsushima was forced to resign after the media called her out for distributing paper fans with her name on them to voters at a festival. One of Sugawara’s predecessors as economy and trade minister, Yuko Obuchi, also resigned the same year following allegations of violating campaign finance laws.

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Fly Emirates offers special packages ahead of festive season

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Middle East domiciled airliner, Fly Emirates, has unveiled special and exciting packages to all its customers travelling to and from Dubai during and after the forthcoming festive season.

Special offers include; See more for less with My Emirates Pass, Dubai Shopping Festival 2020 and Fly Emirates-Fly Better started this month and will end on 31 march 2020.

According to Emirates’ Vice President, and Commercial Products, Mohammad Al Hashimi, Passengers flying to and through Dubai can access unbeatable offers through My Emirates Pass and the Dubai Shopping Festival 2020. “We look forward to continue working closely with our partners and to ensure we always provide our customers the best Dubai has to offer.” He said

He said See more for less with My Emirates Pass, is a seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package allowing customers to redeem discounts and special benefits in over 500 locations across the UAE.

He revealed that travellers flying to and through Dubai between 1 January and 31 March 2020 can avail the offer and enjoy up to 30 per cent off on retail outlets and up to 50 per cent off on leisure activities by simply presenting their boarding pass and a valid form of identification.

“Fly Emirates and spend less on luxurious spa treatments, indulge in five-star culinary experiences and embark on an adventurous outdoor activity. Families can also take advantage and enjoy thrilling waterparks across the city.’ He said.

“Dubai Shopping Festival 2020, which Splurge on world-class shopping across the city’s many impressive malls including The Dubai Mall one of the world’s largest shopping complexes. Visitors travelling to Dubai from 26 December 2019 until 1 February 2020 will take advantage of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2020. The highly anticipated five week festival offers customers extraordinary discounts and rewards in various shopping outlets including unbeatable deals on fashion, jewellery, electronic items and much more.”

The other offer dubbed Fly better on Emirates to Dubai consists of over 4,500 channels of entertainment on ice the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system. Passengers across all classes will enjoy regionally inspired meals, complimentary beverages and up to 20 MB of free Wi-Fi

Economy Class passengers will enjoy up to 35 kgs, while Business Class passengers can enjoy up to 40 kgs and First Class passengers can enjoy up to 50 kgs.  Emirates customers who go on a shopping extravaganza during their visit to Dubai can also enjoy additional baggage allowance on their return journey. The offer is valid on return Economy Class tickets purchased to Dubai between 15 October 2019 and 1 February 2020.

Customers travelling back from Dubai to Emirates destinations within North America, Central America, South America or Africa will take advantage of one extra piece of baggage. Passengers travelling to other destinations within the Emirates network can also take advantage of an additional 10kgs of excess baggage and the offer is applicable for travel between December 26, 2019 and February 5, 2020.

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Museveni finally rewards Cheptegei with Mitsubishi vehicle

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State House Sports Officer Ms Norah Nassimbwa handing over the vehicle's key to Cheptegei

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his pledge to the Commonwealth Gold medalist Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei rewarding him with a brand new double cabin Mitsubishi Pick up.

This is in appreciation for his outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games that took place in Gold Coast Queens Land in Australia in 2018.

Cheptegei preparing to take off

Cheptegei won two gold medals at the sports tournament, one in the 10,000 meters marathon and the second in the 5,000 sprint.

State House Sports Officer Ms Norah Nassimbwa officiated at the handover ceremony of the vehicle at State House Nakasero.

“The car will help me enhance my training performance as it comes just 10 months to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. I intend to win another glory for the country,” Cheptegei said.

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Boosting service delivery: Mombasa Port to elevate four berths at US$193m

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Containers at Mombasa Port

Kenya’s Mombasa Port will invest US$193 million to modernise four berths to handle both container cargo and goods not packed in containers, this website understands.

The port, built in 1895, is the main trade gateway for the Eastern Africa region, serving Kenya and seven neighbours, including Uganda, Somalia, Rwanda and South Sudan.

The decision to improve the port is as result of growing demand for imported cargo in the region, where most economies are growing by at least 5 percent per year, said Daniel Manduku, the managing director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).

Exports make up just 15 percent of the cargo that goes through Mombasa every year, with a third of the total belonging to neighbouring countries, while Kenya, the region’s biggest economy, takes up the lion’s share.

Annual cargo traffic through the port is projected to jump to 47 million tonnes in 2025 from 32 million tonnes last year, Manduku said.

The volume of cargo handled is expected to rise to 34 million tonnes this year, including 1.4 million 20-foot containers. Popular imports include clinker for cement manufacturing, steel, fertiliser and grains.

The European Investment Bank and French development agency AFD have offered to finance the modernisation of the berths at commercial rates, Manduku said.

Mombasa port, ranked Africa’s fifth busiest according to the KPA after Morocco’s Tangier Med, Egypt’s Port Said, South Africa’s Durban and Nigeria’s Lagos, wants to rise to number three, Manduku said.

KPA is spending an additional Ksh39 billion to build a new oil terminal, to replace its existing facility that dates back to 1968.

China Communication Construction Co. is the contractor for the project, which will triple the port’s annual capacity for oil and liquid gas to 1 million tonnes.

Britain’s Tullow Oil and partners, including the Kenyan government, are expected to make a final investment decision on crude oil production from fields in the far northern county of Turkana next year.

Current investments by KPA are part of a Ksh310 billion ports investment programme, aimed at boosting annual capacity to 110 million tonnes by 2040, Manduku said.

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Uganda drawn in Group B of 2019 Cecafa Women’s Challenge Cup

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Crested Cranes team

The Uganda women’s national football team, Crested Cranes have been drawn in group B for the 2019 2019 Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup.

The Crested Cranes were drawn with Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti while group A has hosts Tanzania, Zanzibar, Burundi and South Sudan.

The regional tournament is slated for November 14th to 23rd, and will be played at the Chamanzi Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

“We expect a very competitive event and such tournaments will continue to help the women footballers in region get more exposure at the international stage,” Nicholas Musonye, the Secretary General of Cecafa said.

“The top two teams from each of the two groups will qualify for the semifinals,” revealed Musonye. The semifinals will be played on November 21st, while the play-off for third place and final will be played on November 23rd.

Rwanda, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan will not take part in this year’s tournament.

Tanzania are the defending champions having won it last year in Rwanda.

Group A: Tanzania, Burundi, Zanzibar, South Sudan

Group B: Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti

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No military police soldier stoned to death at Makerere-UPDF

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Brig. Richard Karemire

The Spokesperson of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – (UPDF) and the Ministry of Defence & Veterans Affairs – (MODVA), Brig. Richard Karemire has refuted reports coming out of Makerere University that a military police soldier was stoned to death in running battles there with students who are protesting the 15 per cent hike in tuition increment.

One of the ‘fake news’ as posted by Karemire went as, “The Military Police soldier has been injured/stoned to death at Makerere University.”

Despite Karemire’s assertion that the report is fake, another individual posted: “The situation is getting worse at Makerere University. It has been reported that one soldier has been stonned by the students and he is died. We are waiting for more information coming in. Let’s keep it.”

Karemire instead said that the Uganda Police Force would continue to be supported by all sister security agencies to enforce law and order in the country.

Reports indicate that the military last night raided students’ halls of residence, beating up occupants without mercy.

“The military raided halls of residence in the middle of the night yesterday at Makerere University. They ruthlessly battered without discrimination any student they chanced upon,” posted MP Zaake

The photos of tortured circulating on social media like Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter photos are just a few of the many victims currently fighting for their lives in various hospitals around Kampala, Zaake said.

It is alleged Military Police raided, sieged Lumumba and Mary Stuart halls at night and indiscriminately broke into students’ rooms’ before brutally beating them up. in the same manner Siperia Mollie is believed to have been found unconscious a day ago.

It is said some students with disabilities were also indiscriminately clobbered and bundled up on military vans.

It is reported that Michael Balibali, a deaf and dumb student was clobbered and taken to an unknown location, Susan Nakanwagi, a resident of Mary Stuart Hall was assaulted.

Nsamba Patrick, the Students Guild Finance Minister’s room was been broken into and some of his property vandalised.

Makerere University students have been demonstrating since early this week, demanding that the 15 percent fees increment be dropped.

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