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Chief Justice sets up taskforce to investigate corruption in judiciary

By
Isaiah Mwebaze
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Outgoing Chief Justice Bart Katureebe.
 

 

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Bart Katureebe has set up a six- member taskforce to investigation allegations of corruption in the judiciary, one the institutions complained about by Ugandans due to poor service delivery.

According to Wednesday’ press release, the team is headed by Ms Immaculate Busingye, the Inspector of Courts.

The other committee members include; Vincent Emma Mugabo (Registrar/Public Relations Officer), Susan Abinyo (Registrar/Magistrates Affairs and Data Management), Godfrey Kawesa (President UJOA), Ayebare Tumwebaze (Assistant Registrar in the Office of the Chief Registrar/Projects) and Solomon Muyita (Senior Communications Officer).

According to the Office No. 4 of 2019, dated July 30, 2019, the team was tasked to commence work with immediate effect and would report within 60 days even though this deadline could be extended by Katureebe.

“Interface with the investigation team of Vision Group to understand the scope and purpose of their on-going project on exposing corruption in the judiciary,” reads one of the terms of reference to the committee.

The team will then receive the media recordings with the view of identifying the corrupt staff who will then be invited to have an interface with the investigating team of the court that will make a report to Katureebe on the way forward by September 30, 2019.

Any court staff captured receiving the bribe will be dealt with in accordance with the law. “What has been happening is people say they have paid money for court services, but they are usually not willing to bring the evidence to us. We encourage such audits in all courts, and we are willing to do it as a partnership,” Katureebe said, adding that culprits will be handled by the Judicial Service Commission.

The Judiciary improved to ninth position in the 2017 Inspector General of Government (IGG) survey with 2.2 percent complaints in corruption complaints received of all sectors considered. This was attributed to the strengthened internal mechanisms of fighting graft in judicial institutions.

According to Mr Paul Gadenya the Chief Registrar of Courts, the decline in corruption complaints against the Judiciary then, was a result of strengthening the judicial inspectorate department that deals with complaints against errant judicial officers as well as the case backlog committee that is following up pending cases in the court system to ensure that cases of litigants are resolved in a short period hence translating into very few complaints from the public.

 

 

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Uganda in group B for the CECAFA U15 tournament

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Our Reporter
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FUFA's Odilo
 

For the first time in Africa, an U15’s football nations tournament will be played as CECAFA launched the junior regional tourney scheduled to kick off on August 17th.

Uganda has been placed in group B alongside Rwanda, Ethiopia & South Sudan.

Group A consists of host Eritrea, Kenya, Burundi and Somalia while group C has only three teams – Tanzania, Sudan and Djibouti.

The inaugural tournament is to help the region prepare for the Under 17 AFCON qualifiers that start early next year.

The team to represent Uganda will be selected from the players at the ongoing Odilo FUFA Football Schools Championships in Njeru.

Eritrea will host the tournament from August 17th to September 1st.

The event is to be sponsored by the FIFA Forward Programme initiative.

CECAFA under -15 Challenge Cup GROUPS

GROUP A: Eritrea, Kenya, Burundi, Somalia

GROUP B: Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan

GROUP C: Tanzania, Sudan, Djibouti

Uganda’s fixtures:

August 17 – Uganda vs. Ethiopia

August 20 – South Sudan vs. Uganda

August 25 – Uganda vs. Rwanda

 
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Standard Chartered launches first social banking solution in Uganda, the SC Keyboard

By
Isaiah Mwebaze
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Stanchart executives at the launch of new social banking solution
 

 

Standard Chartered today announced yet another first banking feature in the Ugandan market. In its continued efforts to meet the rising demands of the country’s young and digitally-savvy population, the Bank has launched the country’s first social banking solution called “SC Keyboard”. The feature, which is part of the Bank’s newly launched Full Digital Bank on Mobile, allows the Bank’s customers to access a variety of financial services from within any social or messaging platform without having to open the Banking app.

Being unveiled on the back of the first Digital Bank that was launched at the beginning of the year, the solution is a first for the Bank in Uganda. The keyboard-based banking solution allows clients to transfer money in real-time, pay utility bills and instantly check balances from within any social or messaging platform. The unique digital solution can be configured as the default keyboard on any smartphone, making banking quick and seamless for customers who no longer need to log into their SC Mobile app for basic banking services.

Speaking at a press conference to launch the feature, Moses Rutahigwa, the Bank’s Head of Retail Banking, said: “The SC Keyboard is an important milestone in our digital journey. It was designed with our clients in mind, as users can now pay their bills, view their account balances and transfer money to their friends or family through any social or messaging platform, be it WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger or traditional SMS’s. We want our interactions to be simple, intuitive and seamless and we will remain committed to leveraging the best technology to make banking more convenient thereby enhancing customer centricity and service delivery.”

The SC Keyboard seamlessly integrates into the keyboard of any smartphone, allowing users to access financial services without having to access (login to) the main App. From within any popular chat application like WhatsApp, Messenger, Twitter, LinkedIn and even traditional SMS, users can check their balances, pay bills or send money to any mobile wallet, without having to exit their chat mode. This feature makes financial transactions more accessible, hassle-free and convenient.

The Bank continues to leverage on its Digital Baking Capabilities given the evolution of the banking landscape as more and more users adopt online and mobile banking into their daily financial activities.

Rutahigwa further added; “Our clients nowadays expect convenience, affordability, security and the aspect of lifestyle in the banking activities. They want to be able to open accounts wherever they are, and they want to do so speedily. They also expect to be able to perform more than just banking transactions on their online platforms – they want to be able to pay bills, access information on banking and financial trends, and much more. We will, therefore, continue to leverage on our aspiration of being the digital bank with a human touch.”

Standard Chartered’s Digital Bank on Mobile serves as the Bank’s digital platform and anchor to SC Keyboard and other future capabilities.  It continues to give clients practical and attractive options such as a free ATM card that is delivered to a location of a client’s choosing; an account with no monthly ledger fees and no need to maintain a minimum balance. The App., called the “SC Mobile Uganda App” can be downloaded or upgraded via Playstore or AppStore.

To enjoy the seamless and easy access to banking by SC Keyboard, clients need to: · Have an Android or iOS smartphone phone with fingerprint support, install SC Mobile App. and enable SC Keyboard in the device settings and  Select SC Keyboard as your default keyboard and start using it

 

 
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Wayne Rooney holds talks with Derby over English return

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Agencies
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Wayne Rooney

 

Wayne Rooney could be on his way to Championship side Derby after owner Mel Morris confirmed on Tuesday that the club were attempting to finalise a move for the former England captain.

The 33-year-old has been linked with a player-coach role at Pride Park, where his former England teammate Frank Lampard was given his first opportunity in management last year.

He is under contract at MLS side DC United until the end of the 2021 season but reports suggest his wife Coleen is homesick and has returned to Britain with their children.

Reports of Derby’s interest in the former Manchester United star emerged shortly before the side, under new boss Phillip Cocu, opened their Championship campaign with a 2-1 victory at Huddersfield on Monday.

“It’s literally only been a couple of days in the offing,” Derby owner Mel Morris told Talksport.

“The starting point was that we understood he (Rooney) was keen to return to the UK and we decided to see if we could do something off the back of that.

“It’s never done until it’s done and obviously we are very focused and keen to get this over the line.”

Premier League side Burnley and second-tier West Brom have also reportedly declared an interest in Rooney, who is the record goalscorer for England and United.

Rooney has engineered an upturn in DC United’s fortunes since he arrived from Everton and teammate Steve Birnbaum said he had had a major impact.

“He’s changed everything, he’s changed the culture of the club,” Birnbaum told the Daily Telegraph.

“The work ethic he puts in during practice and you guys see it in the games. We have this sort of confidence or swag going into games because of him.”

Rooney gave short shrift to questions about his future last week.

“Is that what was in the media? That my wife has got her own way?” he told AFP.

“Those reports are a bit far-fetched. I’m concentrating on playing for DC United and trying to get them into the playoffs. I haven’t thought about anything beyond that.”

Rooney has made no secret of his desire to move into coaching following contempories including Ryan Giggs, John Terry, Steven Gerrard and Phil Neville.

“Coaching is something which I have thought about for a long time,” Rooney said.

“I’m in the process now of going through my badges. It would be a shame for me to finish playing and just walk away from the game.

“I have a desire to go into management and hopefully the right opportunity will come up.”

 

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Local telecoms to bring airtime services closer to customers

By
Geoffery Serugo
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Officials of the two companies
 

 

The telecom service providers, Africell Uganda and MTN Uganda have partnered to bring airtime services closer to the former’s customers. Under the partnership, Africell Uganda’s customers will be topping-up airtime from MTN mobile money agents countrywide.

The solution comes after the removal of scratch recharge cards and stemming from the continuous engagement between Africell Uganda and MTN management.

Africell is not the first to benefit from an MTN partnership, DStv has recently been a direct beneficiary in a similar arrangement and customers continue to enjoy the financial inclusion, convenience and affordability that comes with such collaboration.

According to chief executive officer (CEO) of Africell, Ziad Daoud, the discussions about this partnership were not easy, started but I am glad we finally got to agree on working together for the good of our customers and the industry at large.

“Dear customers, as part of our continuous efforts to serve you better and bring you services closer, we have introduced yet another recharge option. Now under the assisted payment service, you can buy Africell airtime and data bundles at any MTN mobile money agent country wide,” he said.

He said Africell shops and outlets remain open to assist and serve you with our wider range of products including airtime, Data bundles, phones, 4GMIFI’s and more.

He encouraged customers to embrace the service from all the MTN Mobile Money agents.

The chief executive officer (CEO) of MTN Uganda, Wim Vanhelleputte said Uganda communications commission (UCC) and Bank of Uganda (BOU) are promoting interoperability and infrastructure sharing among others, “We have brought all this together today through the Assisted Payments initiative.” He added

According to public relations officers of Africell, Edgar Karamagi, they are moving away from direct competition to partnership, hence our infrastructure sharing services and this Africell-MTN collaboration.

He said the top-up solution gives real-time transactions with no delays and upon successful purchase, the customer receives an SMS message alert to as a confirmation of the transaction.

This is not the first time that telecom service providers are partnering to bring services to their customers, Airtel Uganda entered into partnership with K2 telecom to avail all services to its customers. Under the partnership, K2 customers can access airtime, mobile money, pay utility bills and other services.

 

 
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Balance of trade improves as Kenya imports more from Uganda

By
George Mangula
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President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta with President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni while recently at Port of Mombasa
 

 

Uganda’s balance of trade with Kenya is now more or less equal, with Uganda importing goods worth US$600 million (about Shs2 trillion) from Kenya while Kenya imports goods worth about US$500 million (about Sh1.9 trillion) from Uganda.

Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa Phillip Katureebe Tayebwa says six years ago, the country imported goods worth US$700 million (about Sh2.2 trillion) from Kenya while Kenya imported goods worth $150 million (about Sh555 billion) in return but that has now changed.

Tayebwa spoke while announcing the third Trade and Business Facilitation Symposium, organized by the Ugandan Consulate in Kenya, to be held Mombasa next week.

The official attributed this to the growth and stabilisation of the Ugandan economy which has seen more production of goods and services in the recent years as industries and other corporates get established as a result of promoting the country as an investment destination.

“Most of our goods pass through the Mombasa port, whose improvement and the establishment of the SGR are a major boost for our trade,” said Tayebwa.

Speaking to journalists at the Ugandan consulate in Mombasa, Tayebwa said the cordial relationship that the two neighbouring countries enjoy is significant in boosting trade and economic growth in both countries.

The symposium will bring together at least 300 public and private sector players from both countries to discuss issues that affect trade between the two countries and especially along the Northern Corridor.

Tayebwa said the Ugandan consul general from Guangzhou (China), the High Commissioner in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), the ambassadors in UAE and Qatar, captains of industry in both Kenya and Uganda, are among those expected to attend the symposium.

The first and second symposia were held in Guangzhou, China in 2017 and 2018.

However, there were complaints about the distance people had to travel to get to the symposia, forcing the organizers to consider venues closer home.

There are already proposals to have the next symposium held in Kampala or Dar es Salaam.

Tayebwa said the symposium will discuss issues that affect businessmen from both countries when trading.

He, however, said there are no longer major trade barriers between the two East African Community member states.

The Consul General said the one-stop border posts and efforts to reduce stoppages while are in transit are working magic.

“Around 2012, 2013, we had almost 100 road blocks between the Mombasa port and Uganda. This was reduced to 23, the number got down to five and now we are almost getting to two – at the Mombasa port and the border,” said Tayebwa.

He said the halt of the construction of the SGR is nothing to be worried about saying the SGR is a major regional project that requires a lot of ground work.

“When eating, you have to take breaks. You cannot just be throwing food into the mouth non-stop. You will choke,” said Tayebwa.

“China people have committed themselves to this project. There is a halt but not a stop,” said the official.

He said that there has been a misconception that with the advent of the SGR, the Meter Gauge Railway has been discarded. “The rehabilitation of the MGR is a mitigation measure in the short run,” he said.

 

 

 
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Ministers on tenterhooks as Museveni arrives at Kisozi for cabinet reshuffle

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Our Reporter
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Ministers who are likely to be affected by the reshuffle

 

President Yoweri Museveni has this afternoon arrived at his upcountry farm at Kisozi in Gomba district where he is set to make changes in cabinet, security especially Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and Bank of Uganda.

According to sources at the presidency, the president is set to reshuffle and drop at least ten ministers, the source further said also lined up for changes are his Presidential Principal  Secretary.

“After the country tours preaching the gospel of wealth creation, the president is convinced that some ministers in his cabinet haven’t performed to the expectations and so, this tour has given him chance to rearrange his winning team.” The source said on condition of anonymity because they aren’t allowed to speak without authorization.

Also President Museveni is said to make top changes at ISO, ISO is charged with intelligence gathering and so far with in the increasing crime in the country and as the country approaches 2021, Mr. Museveni is aiming at reforming agency.

Eagle Online has further established that other agencies whose bosses face exit include Bank of Uganda whose Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile and Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende are among those to be dropped.

President Museveni driving himself upon arrival at Kisozi farm.

Mr. Museveni posted on his Facebook page “For the past few months, I have been engrossed in the #M7WealthCreationTour, around the country, where I called for a move to commercial farming. Today, I have also driven to my country farm in Kisozi, Gomba District, where I will be looking forward to improving yields.”

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Programme to boost labour migration underway in Southern Africa

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Our Reporter
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COMESA to which Uganda is a member, is developing a Cross Regional Programme for Southern Africa to address irregular migration and promote regular labour mobility within the region to spur regional trade and investment.

A total of 20 million euros has been provided under the 11th European Union Development Fund, (EDF11) for this project. Among the issues expected to be addressed in this project matters relating to Mutual Recognition of Qualifications across the region.

Secretary General Chileshe Kapwepwe COMESA Chileshe Kapwepwe disclosed this when she recently received the credentials of the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director to Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique and as Special Representative to COMESA George Okutho

She said COMESA and ILO will work together on issues such as Mutual Recognition of Qualifications, more so to facilitate trade in services in the region and this was reaffirmed by the ILO Director.

“We need to manage migration issues with very sober minds,” Okutho said. “The issue of Mutual Recognition of Qualifications is very cardinal for migrant labor as most people are scared to move to other countries because they think their qualifications won’t be recognized in another Member State.”

He further indicated that ILO is committed to ensuring that all Member States come up with an agreed standard of qualification that shall be acceptable in the region so that equal opportunities are availed to those that want to work outside their country.

The SG observed that in the last 20 years, trade in services has been the most dynamic segment of international trade, growing faster than trade in goods. She noted that developing countries and transition economies have played an increasingly important role in this area, raising their share in the exports of world services from a quarter to one-third over this period.

“It would be very prudent to jointly identify additional programmes that we could implement together for the benefit of the entire COMESA through experience sharing,” she said. “COMESA is therefore keen on promoting trade in services among its Member States to increase the share of services in intra-COMESA trade.”

Okutho said the collaboration with COMESA will enhance implementation of the programme on free movement of persons and goods as the only way of fulfilling regional integration initiatives which Member States ascribe to.

He stressed the need to address challenges that come up with movement of persons such as international organized crime, human trafficking and smuggling adding that the two organisations should benefit from the demographic dividends of migration for development.

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Ecobank names new Group consumer banking head

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Our Reporter
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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group that has an affiliate in Uganda and several other African countries, has announced appointment of Nana Araba Abban as Group Consumer Banking Head with immediate effect.   Nana will be a member of the Group Executive Committee and report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.

Nana Araba Abban is a Chartered Accountant (FCCA) with over 25 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry. During her career at Ecobank, Nana Araba Abban has held several senior positions including Group Head of Direct Banking, Head of Client Engagement and Senior Group Manager for Personal Banking.

Commenting on Nana’s appointment, Ade Ayeyemi said- “We are happy to confirm Nana as Group Head, Consumer Banking.  She has extensive experience in the consumer banking space in various areas.  Nana, who has been a senior member of the Consumer Banking team in the Group for some time will further grow our consumer business in line with our digital transformation agenda building on the successes we have had in the past. I convey hearty congratulations to Nana on this appointment.’  

Mr. Ayeyemi continued: “We are particularly pleased at the effectiveness of our succession planning as we have been able to fill vacancies from within the Bank.  We will continue to grow our talent pool.”

Before joining Ecobank, Nana Araba Abban held several senior positions with Standard Chartered Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and other institutions in Product Portfolio Management, Product Accounting and Banking Operations. Nana Araba Abban holds an MBA, in Business in Emerging Markets from the University of Liverpool and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Statistics from Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London, UK. She is also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Nana Araba Abban, the new Group Consumer Banking Head had been acting in that capacity prior to now, alongside her previous role of Group Head, Direct Banking.

 

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Leaked emails put pressure on Ramaphosa

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Agencies
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President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office insists he has done nothing wrong following the leaking of emails which appear to show his personal involvement campaign in donations when he was seeking to lead the governing African National Congress (ANC) in 2017.

The exclusive report by News24 suggests that Mr Ramaphosa was indeed consulted by his campaign team on some of the potential donors despite repeated denials that he was not involved in the details of his fundraising efforts.

Last year, Mr Ramaphosa told parliament that he had not received election campaign donations from a controversial local company during his bid to lead the ANC.

It later emerged that was not true. Mr Ramphosa apologised, and said he had been misinformed. Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko says Mr Ramaphosa did nothing illegal and no crime was committed.

“This is just smoke and mirrors. At the core of it, the president has not committed any crime,” she told local media on Monday.

Mr Ramaphosa campaigned on an anti-corruption ticket. He took over from President Jacob Zuma who had a litany of corruption allegations hanging over him, all of which he denies.

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