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SC Villa survive relegation

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SC Villa team

Just like Express FC last season, there is always a big club that sleepwalks through the season and this time, with only one win from the opening 10 league games of the season and continuous administrative turmoil within the club, SC Villa looked like they were set for relegation.

But the 16-time record Ugandan league champions have managed to survive the red zone with one game left to play after the Ndejje University vs Onduparaka result went their way.

Possibly the worst season for the Jogoos they’ve had, having accumulated only 31 points from 29 games, for a team that came third the previous season.

SC Villa will now seek to rejuvenate themselves next season, recruit better players that will help them search for a league title they last won in 2004 under the guidance of former Uganda Cranes manager Micho.

The Jogoos will play Nyamityobora in the final game of the season on Saturday 4th May.

Ndejje University have been relegated to the second tier, Fufa Big League after just one season in top flight football having lost 1-0 to Onduparaka on Thursday afternoon. Viane Ssekajugo scored the only goal two minutes from time.

The Students have got 26 points from 29 games, which means they cannot overtake Villa, who are five points ahead of them.

KCCA FC were confirmed 2018/19 StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions and await to lift the trophy in their last game at the StarTimes stadium in Lugogo on Saturday, 4th May against Maroons.

All the three clubs that were promoted to The UPL last season, have been relegated back to the Fufa Big League; Ndejje University FC, Nyamitobora FC and Paidha Black Angels SC.

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Court releases Bobi Wine, tells him to stop taking part in protests

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Geoffery Serugo
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Bobi Wine in court.

The Buganda road Magistrate Court, has granted bail of Shs1 million cash bail to Kyadondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine after spending three days on remand at Luzira prison.

Mr. Kyagulanyi, was on Monday arrested at Kalerwe market on his way to Kibuli Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) where he was summoned over allegations of breaching of police guidelines and traffic rules.

He was produced before Buganda Road Court Magistrate, Esther Nahirya and charged with disobedience of statutory duty contrary to section 116 of the Penal Code Act, committed in July 2018 and subsequently remanded to Luzira prison.

Through his layers led by Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basalirwa, bobi Wine did not relent, applied for bail a constitutional right to every citizen of Uganda.

The bail application was heard through teleconferencing, a service which doesn’t require inmates to physically appear before court for their cases to continue. Bobi wine is the first inmate to be tried under teleconferencing since it was launched last month. The fully packed court was presided over by Esther Nahirya.

In his submissions, self-proclaimed Ghetto president told the presiding judge that, “whatever you decide is not my business, I stand for the truth and what is right for you, me and those persecuting me. If standing for what is right is going to keep me in prison then be it so, after all, I have a lot of what do here.”

He presented former Minister of Ethics, Miria Matembe, Kasambya county MP, Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, he was granted Shs1 million cash bail as his sureties were ordered to pay Shs10 million not cash.

The MP was restricted from participating in protests and told to report back to court on the May 23, 2019.

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We haven’t let Bagyenda off the hook, we are still investigating her wealth- IGG Mulyagonja

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Geoffery Serugo
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Embattled former Executive Director in charge of Supervision at Bank of Uganda Justine Bagyenda.

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Irene Mulyagonja, has said that the investigations and verification process into the property of the former Bank of Uganda (BoU) Executive Director in charge of Supervision Ms. Justice Bagyenda is under way and soon a report will be released.

Mulyagonja said while briefing journalist at the Uganda Media Centre on the forthcoming 9th Commonwealth Regional Conference for heads of anti-corruption agencies in Africa. Uganda is the host of the conference.

The IGG’s investigations followed a petition that was filed by a whistle blower questioning the accumulated wealth of Bagyenda who was a key player in the closure of Global Trust Bank, National Bank of Commerce and Crane Bank Limited.

The investigations are also based on the report of the of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) that did also handle issues to do with money laundering against Bagyenda as well as possible tax evasion.

The IGG said if Bagyenda is found culpable, she will be tasked to explain the accumulation of her wealth in relation with her salary she was receiving from in BoU before she retired and as well other sources of income that will be verified by the inspectorate. She said the report will be handed over to parliament and the petitioner.

She said Bagyenda stands to be prosecuted in courts of law if she fails to explain the source of her wealth that includes various properties in Kampala and money on various accounts in billions of shillings.

“You are aware that parliament decided that any person investigated and found culpable is taken to court. If that person is innocent, the report is directly handed over to him or her, so wait for us to finalise the process and it is the findings that will determine the way forward,” She said.

Since 2018, IGG’s office has always claimed it is almost done with the investigations that include verification and that the report will soon be given to the petitioner and parliament that was carrying out a wider inquiry into BoU over seven defunct banks that were closed by BoU without following proper procedures.

Asked by this reporter whether her office is still relevant since she has failed to hand in the report on Bagyenda, she said her office is still important since it is established by the law and that will continue to handle all the cases received.

She also said they her office is digging deeper to establish and verify the findings of the FIA report to see if Bagyenda did not disclose certain properties of hers.

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Kenya bans Betting and Gambling adverts

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Our Reporter
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people betting. With the introduction of use of National ID, it will phase out the underage.

The Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National government betting control and licensing board in Kenya has issued a statement banning outdoor advertising of gambling, advertising of gambling on social media, advertising of gambling between 6am and 10pm, and endorsing of gambling operations by celebrities.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the licencing board cited potential harm to the consumers with a possibility of leading to addiction as reason for the ban.

“We wish to remind you that gaming is a demerit good and all demerit goods have the potential to harm the consumer with a possibility of leading to addiction as well as some disorder. This board as a regulator of the industry has a duty to protect its customer, members of the public, the young and the vulnerable.” Reads part of the statement.

In addition to the bans, all advertisements on gambling will have to get approval from the Betting regulator.

“It has further been decided that any form of advertisement of gambling must be approved by the board and such an advertisement must contain a warning message about the negative consequences of gambling including its addictiveness, and that the warning message must constitute a third of the actual advertisement and be of the same font.” The statement further reads.

The Betting companies have been directed to comply with the directive with on or before 30th May 2019.

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Everton to play friendly game in Kenya

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Agencies
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2018-2019 Everton team

English Premier League side Everton Football Club will travel to Nairobi, Kenya to take on Kariobangi Sharks FC in the first 2019 pre-season friendly announced on the Club webiste.

The game will take place on Sunday 7th July 2019 at the Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi.

Kariobangi Sharks FC are winners of the 2019 edition of the SportPesa Cup, east Africa’s biggest football tournament, which took place in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, in January. Their 1-0 win over Bandari FC gave them regional supremacy and the opportunity to play the Blues.

The game against the Kariobangi Sharks FC marks Everton’s second visit to East Africa.

The team travelled to Tanzania in July 2017 to face inaugural SportPesa Super Cup winners Gor Mahia FC in a game the Toffees won 2-1, the first time a Premier League club had visited east Africa.

In November 2018, Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC travelled to Goodison Park, the first occasion an east African club side has played a Premier League club in the UK.

While in Tanzania, the Blues, alongside SportPesa, won hearts and minds in the region when they took part in a range of cultural and charitable activities across Dar-es-Salaam.

Players met members of Albino United Football Club, locals in the Maasai village Ngorongoro Maasai Boma, and visited the Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School to learn about how UK aid is helping deaf and blind students receive the same level of education as their classmates.

Alan McTavish, Commercial Director at Everton Football Club, said: “We are extremely excited to be heading back to Africa to play against the Kariobangi Sharks FC. We were given an exceptionally warm welcome when we played in Tanzania in 2017 and are looking forward to visiting Kenya and what we know will be a fantastic experience in the Kasarani Stadium.

“Just like the last time we took the team to east Africa, we will be delivering extensive community and fan engagement activities with our friends from SportPesa and we will be learning more about the rich culture of the country and the opportunities that are available to us in this region.”

Captain Ronald Karauri, Chief Executive Officer of SportPesa, said: “Kariobangi Sharks FC is a team that has defied many odds to first make it to Kenya’s top league, the SportPesa Premier League, earning their stripes by winning the Shield Cup in Kenya, and to our delight, the SportPesa Cup tournament in Tanzania which was held in January. These boys have all it takes to host Everton for this historic match. It will be a record making match as well as a much-needed catalyst to boost careers in local football as well as sports development in the country.”

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‘Pastor’ Bugingo secretly runs to URSB to change shareholdings to kick out wife

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Bugingo and his new lovebird Susan Nantaba.

The row between ‘Pastor’ Alosius Bugingo of Makerere based House of Prayer Ministries International (HPMI) and his wife Teddy Naluswa Bugingo continues as it is alleged that she has evidence in form of Bugingo cheating on her.

This comes after Ms Teddy Bugingo made it public that the ‘pastor’ was planning to divorce her in order to marry another woman he had got from his Salt Media Company.

Ms Teddy Bugingo, wife

However, Pastor Bugingo does not agree that filing for divorce was due to marrying another woman (Susan Nantaba), but that the wife wanted to take over the church and land wrangles.

Bugingo and his wife have been married for 29 years and have four children including a 27-year-old daughter before their relationship started deteriorating in 2016.

Nantaba’s house and vehicle which ‘Pastor’ Bugingo allegedly bought for her.

‘Pastor’ Bugingo reportedly asked his wife for a divorce, but she declined to grant his request, because being the lead pastors in the church, she was of the view they must be an example to other married people.

He also accused Teddy and their daughter Doreen Kirabo Bugingo of trying to take control of the Church Property through dubious means.
The House of Prayer Ministries International (HPMI) lead pastor during a Sunday service told his congregation that his wife and daughter Doreen Gift want to take control of the Church Property in a deceitful manner.

In January last year, Bugingo reportedly went home and asked the children to carry all his belongings to his car. As he was leaving, he broke the news of their separations to the children but promised to continue taking care of them since they were his.



However, Eagle Online has obtained documents and photos of Bugingo of the couple which will be published at a later date but it was also alleged that Pastor Bugingo has rushed to Uganda Registration Service Bureau to have shareholdings changed on most of the properties so as to deny the wife and daughter major say.

This website was informed by sources at URSB that somebody by the name of Simon Peter Wach (in charge of Pastor Bujjingo security) went to Kajjansi police to ask details of what Ms Teddy Bugingo said in her statement.

As the row between ‘Pastor’ Bugingo and his wife rage on, Ms Nantaba has reportedly abandoned her vehicle and uses a Boda Boda of a rider called Kagame to avoid curiosity

Who is Nantaba

She works at Salt media, one of the business ventures of Bugingo but has a 14 year son who is in senior one in one the secondary schools in Wakiso. This boy is from her failed marriage where she split with the father the son and even dragged him to court for child support.

Bugingo is new to controversy as has previous fought fellow pastor like David Kiganda including Dr.Joseph Sserwadda and yet Bugingo was mentored by Sserwadda at his Ndeeba Victory Centre. About two years ago, he was at condemnation by religious leaders and other christian believers for allegedly burn the Holy Bible. So forcing his 29 year wife for divorce doesn’t surprise him as he has weathered the storms.
contacted over comment over the scandal befalling his former assistant and now senior ‘pastor’, Dr. Sserwadda was none committal saying ‘I have no comment’ before he hang up.

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Caster Semenya: Case ruling ‘justifies discrimination’ – Athletics South Africa

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Caster Semenya

Athletics South Africa (ASA) says it is “reeling in shock” after Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya lost a landmark case against athletics’ governing body.

The South African, 28, challenged new IAAF rules which attempt to restrict testosterone levels in female runners.

Athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) must now take medication to compete in some track events or change to another distance.

ASA said the decision “goes to lengths to justify” discrimination.

Semenya had challenged the IAAF’s new rules at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) but on Wednesday it announced it had rejected the appeal.

“We believe their decision is disgraceful,” ASA added.

And it said by justifying discrimination, Cas had “seen it fit to open the wounds of apartheid” – the South African political system which enforced white rule and racial segregation until 1991 – which it pointed out was “condemned by the whole world as a crime against humanity”.

Cas found the rules for athletes with DSD, like Semenya, were discriminatory – but that the discrimination was “necessary, reasonable and proportionate” to protect “the integrity of female athletics”.

But, in making the ruling on Wednesday, Cas said it had “serious concerns as to the future practical application” of the regulations.

Semenya, a multiple Olympic, World and Commonwealth champion, said she believed the IAAF “have always targeted me specifically”.

“We are reeling in shock at how a body held in high esteem like Cas can endorse discrimination without flinching,” said ASA in a statement on Wednesday.

“For Cas does not only condone discrimination but also goes to lengths to justify it, only undermines the integrity that this body is entrusted with.

“We are deeply disappointed and profoundly shocked.”

Semenya is still eligible to compete at the Diamond League meet in Doha on Friday and can make an appeal against the Cas ruling to the Swiss Tribunal Courts within the next 30 days.

ASA said it was “encouraged to take the matter further” because of some of the observations raised by Cas in the ruling.

“ASA was confident of a favourable outcome given the human rights, medico-legal and scientific arguments and evidence that we believe invalidated the regulations,” it added.

“It is these facts that have left ASA shocked that Cas rejected these compelling factors in favour of the IAAF.

“ASA reiterates that this may not be the end of the matter.”

What are the proposed changes?

The rules, applying to women in track events from 400m up to the mile, require athletes to keep their testosterone levels below a prescribed amount “for at least six months prior to competing”.

However, 100m, 200m and 100m hurdles are exempt, as are races longer than one mile and field events.

Female athletes affected must take medication for six months before they can compete, and then maintain a lower testosterone level.

The rules were intended to be brought in on 1 November 2018, but the legal challenge from Semenya and Athletics South Africa caused that to be delayed until 26 March.

The United Nations Human Rights Council has called the plans “unnecessary, harmful and humiliating” and South Africa’s sports minister called them a “human rights violation”. – BBC

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Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in Kenya welcoming Sankara Nairobi to its dynamic portfolio

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Our Reporter
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Sankara Nairobi

Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, on Thursday welcomed Sankara Nairobi to its diverse and distinguished portfolio of over 171 hotels around the world, marking the debut for the brand in Kenya.

Set in the heart of Westlands, Sankara Nairobi lies in the epicentre of the city’s commercial, retail, and entertainment quarter and boasts quintessential Kenyan charm and hospitality, contemporary interiors and carefully curated modern African art throughout the hotel.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sankara Nairobi, a distinctive hotel which evokes the spirit and heritage of this vibrant city, to our portfolio,” said Alex Kyriakidis President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “As the first Autograph Collection Hotel in Kenya, Sankara Nairobi is a significant addition to our rapidly growing portfolio in the region and a testament to our conversion friendly strategy. The hotel perfectly embodies the brand’s unique perspective on design, craft, hospitality and its Exactly Like Nothing Else philosophy. This rebranding is in lockstep with the growing demand from consumers and their desire for differentiated experiences wherever they travel.”

Just a short drive away from the city centre and the United Nations Headquarters, and within easy access from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the Wilson Airport, the hotel is situated at the heart of the city’s vibrant social and business life. It comprises 168 thoughtfully designed rooms, a tempting choice of authentic and award-winning restaurants, destination bars, social and meeting spaces, and fitness facilities. The newly refurbished guest rooms including a brand-new Presidential Suite captures the hotel’s personality with signature elements showcasing a unique character and a defining sense of place.

The culinary experience at Sankara Nairobi is a delightful indulgence offering both variety and authenticity. From the finest global cuisine with a live show kitchen and a focus on fresh, seasonal and organic produce at Artisan, to the award winning New-York style steakhouse Graze; from a Parisienne inspired Opera Patisserie, to a Gourmet food and wine bar designed to delight the inner gourmand, The Gallery; to a spectacular rooftop pool and bar Sarabi and The Champagne Bar, Sankara Nairobi sets the tone for a stylish urban experience in a pulsating city.

From arrival guests are invited to enjoy hometown inspired traditions with a warm welcome and signature drink “Sankara Kombe” – a popular homemade recipe made with local honey, herbs and lemon. A signature turn down experience is specially crafted to delight guests with a handmade soapstone animal collection of the ‘Sankara 7’. This unique gift which includes the BIG FIVE of Kenya, supports local craftmanship. As part of the hotel’s commitment to protecting local wildlife it has partnered with WWF Kenya to fundraise for the African Elephant program – Herd of One. Hotel guests may donate $1 per stay with the goal of elephant conservation in the Mara.

“We are excited to join the brand’s global portfolio of iconic hotels around the world and deliver a thoughtfully curated and authentic experience,” said Krishna Unni, Group General Manager of Sankara Hotel Group. “Socially and culturally immersive, Sankara Nairobi creates a vibrant and warm character that is deeply ingrained in the art, culture and lifestyle of Nairobi. We are confident that Sankara Nairobi will soon emerge as a preferred choice for travellers to Nairobi welcoming both Marriott International’s loyal members as well as new guests”.

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UPPC boss fired over unsatisfactory performance

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Our Reporter
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Irene Wasike Muwanguzi

The Managing Director of Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), Ms. Irene Wasike Muwanguzi, has for the second time lost her job over unsatisfactory performance, according to the Apri 30, 2019 letter written by the company’s Board Chairman Vincent K. Musubire, stating that job has been re-advertised.

“The Board has noted that you did not agree to the extension. The Board is advised that your probation contract was terminated by expiry of time on 12th March 2019, thus rendering the position of Managing Director vacant,” Musubire’s letter to Ms. Muwanguzi reads in part.

Musubire accuses Ms. Muwanguzi of failing to agree to the four months extension of her contract by March 12 as she did not write back as demanded by the board of the government-owned company.

“Reference is made to the letter dated March 11, 2019 in which I communicated to you the resolution of the Board to extent your probationary appointment for four months with effect from 13 March 2019 due to your unsatisfactory. As informed in the above letter you were required to communicate your agreement to the extension of your probation not later than Tuesday 12th March 2019, in accordance with section 67(2) of the Employment Act.”

Musubire said in a letter that the board in the special meeting of April 30, 2019 resolved to have the Ms. Muwanguzi’s job re-advertised with immediate effect.

Ms. Muwanguzi is now required to handover the office and company properties in her possession. She is also welcome to reapply for the same job when it is advertised.

In 2016, Mr. Muwanguzi was sacked from the under performing public company but she would be reinstated on the orders of President Museveni, the lady having reportedly explained at length the issues that led to her ouster. IGG Irene Mulyagonja, supported Ms. Muwanguzi’s reinstatement, having been contacted by Minister for the Presidency Esther Mbayo.

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Public universities fail to collect Shs11.8b tuition- AG report

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George Mangula
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Makerere University Administration Building.

Public universities in Uganda have had Shs11.8 billion fees deficit, according to Auditor General John Muwanga’s report of the financial year ending June 30, 2018.

According to report, nine public universities had not fully implemented the measures put in place to ensure collection of all fees due to them, leading to accumulation of tuition arrears. The arrears were majorly identified in Makerere University (Shs3.5 billion), Kyambogo University (Shs 4.5 billion) and Gulu University (Shs1.4 billion).

Further analysis by the Audit General indicated that tuition arrears in six universities span over a period of one year with Shs4.058 billion outstanding for 2 years and Shs 0.363 billion outstanding for three years and above. “The under collection of tuition fees affects implementation of planned activities and achievement of intended objectives,” says the report that was handed to parliament.

Other public universities include; Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Busitema University, Kabale University, Lira University, Soroti and Muni University.

Illegal occupancy of university facilities

According to the report, physical inspections of the university premises revealed that 5 out of the 9 public Universities had over 380 private businesses, mostly small scale, occupying university facilities and space without tenancy agreements or Memorandum of understanding. “This implies that the tenants illegally occupied the premises since there were no official tenancy agreements with the businesses,” reads the report in part.

The report says that due to lack of tenancy agreements, the tenants were neither paying the fees nor utility fees for electricity and water consumed thus occasioning a financial loss to the universities.

Under collection of Rental fees from Tenants

Review of tenancy agreements and rental collections for two unmentioned universities revealed that the universities were supposed to collect Shs2.179 billion from tenants as per their tenancy agreements but only collected Shs1.162 billion resulting into a shortfall of Shs1.017 billion during the financial year. “This presented an average increase of 143 percent in shortfall from Shs0.460 billion experienced the previous financial year. The uncollected rental fees may become irrecoverable from the tenants leading to revenue loss,” the report further reads.

Inadequate budget allocation for Library function

The Auditor General in the reports says that despite a general increment of provisions for Library resources between financial year 2016/17 and 2017/18, the allocations to library by all public universities were at an average of 1.1 percent of the approved budget estimates below the prescribed allocation of 10 percent contrary to the University and Other Tertiary Institutional standards regulations, 2005. “Insufficient funding to the Library limits the universities ability to facilitate research and growth in the existing and newly developed areas of study,” he notes in his report.

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