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10 business plan tips too many entrepreneurs forget

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Martin Zwilling

By Martin Zwilling

If you want people to invest in your idea, then my best advice is first write a business plan, and keep it simple. Don’t confuse your business plan with a doctoral thesis or the back of a napkin. Keep the wording and formatting straightforward, and keep the plan short. For minimum content, see my original article “These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable.”

The overriding principle is that your business plan must be easy to read. This means writing at the level of an average newspaper story (about eighth-grade level). Understand that people will skim your plan, and even try to read it while talking on the phone or going through their e-mail.

But don’t confuse simple wording and formats with simple thinking. You’re keeping it simple so you can get your point across quickly and effectively to team members and investors. With that in mind, here are some specifics that bear repeating, updated from a classic article on simple plans by Tim Berry:

Keep the plan short. You can cover everything you need to convey in 20 pages of text. If necessary, create a separate white paper for other details and reports. The one-page Oprah plan is a good executive summary, but it’s not enough to get the investment.

Polish the overall look and feel. Aside from the wording, you also want the physical look of your text to be inviting. Stick to two fonts in a standard text editor, like Microsoft Word. The fonts you use should be common sans-serif fonts, such as Arial, Tahoma or Verdana, 10 to 12 points.

Don’t use long complicated sentences. Short sentences are the best, because they read faster, and reader comprehension is higher in all audiences.

Avoid buzzwords, jargon and acronyms. You may know that NIH means “not invented here” and KISS stands for “keep it simple, stupid,” but don’t assume anybody else does.

Simple straightforward language. Stick with the simpler words and phrases, like “use” instead of “utilize” and “then” instead of “at that point in time.”

Bullet points are good. They help organize and prioritize multiple elements of a concept or plan. But avoid cryptic bullet points. Flesh them out with brief explanations where explanations are needed. Unexplained bullet points usually result in questions.

Don’t overwhelm the plan with too many graphics and flashy colors. Pictures and diagrams can effectively illustrate a point, but too many come across as clutter.

Use page breaks to separate sections. Also to separate charts from text and to highlight tables. When in doubt, go to the next page. Nobody worries about having to turn to the next page.

Use white space liberally, spell-checker, and proofread. Include one-inch margins all around. Always use your spell-checker. Then proofread your text carefully to be sure you’re not using a properly spelled incorrect word.

Include table of contents. No investor likes searching every page for key data, like executive credentials, or exit strategy. Most word processors these days can automatically generate a table of contents from your section headings. Use it.

Investors hear from too many entrepreneurs that envision a great business opportunity, but don’t have any written business plan at all. They think they can talk their way to a deal. It won’t work. On the other end of this spectrum are entrepreneurs who present long product specifications with a few financials at the end. This is a failing strategy as well.

If you’re not the type who can connect with people based on a simple message, told succinctly, then hire someone who can. In fact, simplicity and readability is one of the most effective strategies for selling even the most complex proposal. A business plan that is easily understood and looks professional is already half sold. Simple is not stupid.

The writer is a veteran startup mentor, executive, blogger, author, tech professional, professor, and investor. Published on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Huffington Post.

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Champions League: Man United draw Barcelona in last eight

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United - Barcelona

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws took place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday 15 March.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is heading back to the Camp Nou – the scene of the most celebrated moment of his career. Manchester United will host Barcelona in their first leg clash at Old Trafford before heading to Spain.

The winner between Man United and Barcelona will have to face either Liverpool or Porto in the semifinals.

The last time United got through to the quarter final of the competition was in 2013-14 when they lost to Bayern Munich.

Serie A giants Juventus will face Ajax following the Dutch side’s incredible victory over Real Madrid while last year’s beaten finalists Liverpool was arguably handed a favorable draw against Porto.

Tottenham take on fellow English opposition in European competition for the first time since the 1972/73 season in bookies’ favourite Manchester City.

Spurs will face back-to-back trips in April to the Etihad Stadium with their second leg clash taking place on April 16 and their Premier League clash following on April 20.

The winner between the all-English tie will face the winner between Juventus and Ajax in the semifinals.

A reminder that Man City & Manchester United are not able to play at home on the same night, nor on consecutive nights, following a decision made by the relevant local authorities. The first leg of Manchester United v Barcelona will therefore be at Old Trafford.

The first legs of the quarter-finals will be played on 9/10 April with the return legs on 16/17 April.

The semifinals first leg will be on 30 April/1 May, and the second legs on 7/8 May.

The final will be played on Saturday 1st June at the Estadio Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid’s home ground.

Full Draw:

Manchester United v Barcelona

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City

Liverpool v Porto

Ajax v Juventus

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Ministry bans schools from buying exams from commercial bureaus

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Geoffery Serugo
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Education PS, Alex Kakooza

The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoE & S) has banned schools from buying exams from Commercial Examination Bureaus noting that act is not only unprofessional but also detrimental to the children’s future.

In a directive to the Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks and Director KCCA, the ministry revealed that examination bureaus are not licensed to operate in schools and do not have any mandate from the ministry to assess its learners.

According to Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Education and Sports, Alex Kakooza, many schools have taken the advantage of examination bureaus to exploit parents by charging them fees for daily tests, daily homework, mid-term tests, beginning of term tests, weekly tests, holiday packages and end of term tests.

“This practice gives teachers no freedom to assess the learner’s capacity, following a syllabus. This act is not only unprofessional but also detrimental to the children’s future,” said Mr. Kakooza reads

He called on teachers to revert to, professional way of following the curriculum, writing schemes of work, and derive lesson plans from there for conducting effective lessons, that will help learners acquire knowledge and skills for personal and national development.

“District and municipal education officers, inspectors of schools, coordinating centre tutors and others have been instructed to ensure that no private examination bureaus operate in schools,” reads in part of the statement.

Despite running the private examination bureaus, Kakooza called on the head teachers and teachers to immediately stop the practice.

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AMISOM announces three days of mourning APC Christine Alalo

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Geoffery Serugo
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The late Christine Alalo.

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has announced three days of mourning in honor of the late Acting Police Commissioner Christine Alalo, who perished in the ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight on Sunday, March 10.

AMISOM staff and their counterparts from the UN and other partners gathered at the Mission Headquarters in Mogadishu, to sign a condolence book in her honor, where the AU Special Representative for Somalia and Head of AMISOM, Francisco Caetano Madeira declared three days of mourning in her memory.

All African Union flags will also fly at half-mast as the world mourns Commissioner Alalo and other victims of the crash.

Ambassador Madeira described the late Commissioner of Police as an open and meticulous officer, in her method of work, and meetings with AMISOM partners, which he added is essential in ensuring continuity of the mission’s work.

“She was like a soldier who knew that any time (she) could fall, because the endeavor was dangerous. So she ensured that everybody knew the important things that have to be done,” Ambassador Madeira said in his remarks to the staff.

AMISOM will today, Friday March 15, hold a night-long vigil in recognition of Commissioner Alalo’s contribution to the AU Mission and her outstanding leadership at the helm of the AU Police.

On Saturday, March 16, the mission will hold an inter-denominational funeral service in her honor.

Alalo joined AMISOM in June 2015 as Deputy Police Commissioner, a position she held until November 2017, when she took over the leadership of AMISOM Police in an acting capacity.

She was instrumental in providing guidance and leadership in the transformation of the Somali Police Force into a reliable and professional outfit, while preparing the force for the eventual takeover of policing responsibility from AMISOM.

Commissioner Alalo died while en-route from Italy, where she had attended a conference.

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Commercial Bank of Africa shareholders agree merger with NIC Group

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Our Reporter
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Commercial Bank of Africa

Kenya’s Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) said on Friday its shareholders had consented to a swap with NIC Group, following announcement months back.

In January, the two banks announced a planned merger in which current NIC Group shareholders would own 47 percent of the merged entity and CBA shareholders 53 percent.

“As a result of the share exchange transaction, it is proposed that NIC Group will acquire sole control of CBA and its subsidiaries,” CBA said in a statement published in Kenyan media.

NIC is a leading bank in asset financing and has a strong base of mid-sized corporate clients. CBA has a strong retail client base, including digital-only customers on its M-Shwari mobile platform.

The banks said in January that once merged, the group will have more than 100 branches, spanning Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ivory Coast.

It will also have a presence on mobile platforms in Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda and Ivory Coast, in collaboration with telecoms firms in the four countries.

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MTN Group to boost Uganda shareholding to 20%

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Isaiah Mwebaze
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President Museveni meeting former MTN Group CEO and MTN-Uganda Board Chairman, Charles Mbire.

MTN Group’s Uganda affiliate is looking to increase local shareholding to 20 percent from 4 percent this year, according to Chief Executive Robert Shuter.

The decision to expand local ownership is in line with President Yoweri Museveni’s call who has said he would like MTN Ugandan to list on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) so that some of the revenue stays in the country as opposed to all moving out.

Shuter said the company planned to hold discussions with government over how to structure the extra stake sell-off.

“We would like to broaden it (local ownership) in the course of 2019…we would like to target to move it from 4 percent to 20 percent,” Shuter said.

MTN is already in talks with state-owned pension fund NSSF for a potential purchase of the extra stake, said Shuter.

NSSF has assets of more than 7.9 trillion Ugandan shillings ($2.13 billion).

“We’ve been in discussions with the NSSF, this is a potential investor in MTN Uganda…this is a way to get broad-based participation without necessarily having to go through all the complexity of the listing,” Shuter said.

Uganda recently deported four MTN Uganda executives including the firm’s top official, Wim Vanhelleputte, accusing them of compromising national security. The firm has also been accused of under-declaring its revenues and causing public revenue losses.

MTN has denied all the accusations.

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Rwanda’s accusations against Uganda makes Kagame cry boy of EAC – Regional analysts

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Peter Etiang
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RWANDAN President Pual Kagame

Rwanda’s latest accusations, according to a regional political analyst, that Uganda is hosting rebels who want to topple the regime in Kigali, is a flimsy excuse that has only exposed President Paul Kagame as a “cry boy” of the East African Community (EAC), the bloc his country joined in July 2007.

“President Rwanda has antagonized with almost every country in the EAC. Talk of Burundi, Tanzania and of DRC which does not belong to EAC. I am sure if Rwanda was bordering Kenya OR South Sudan Kagame would have had issues with them. It cannot be that all these countries hate Rwanda. Kagame is just a cry boy of EAC. He wants to make small issues big so that he escapes the blame,” the analyst said on condition of anonymity for he is not allowed to comment on a particular country in the media since he is a regional peace broker as well.

“Kagame should ask himself why he has had bad relationships with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and DRC. It cannot that he is good and his neighbours are bad. Kagame is just someone who thinks neighbours owe him and not vice versa. Kagame should also remember that Burundi and DRC have in the past accused Rwanda of harbouring elements that want to destabilise governments in both countries.

The analyst also rubbished Rwanda’s accusations that Uganda has killed and mistreated 1000 Rwandan nationals, saying that if that was true many Rwandans would not be interested in coming to settle in Uganda which has more opportunities. “I have seen many Rwandans doing business in Uganda. I have seen many Rwandans employed in Uganda, even in government. Is that killing them and mistreating them? He asked.

President Kagame and his ministers should own the mistakes they have committed in Uganda. You cannot send your nationals to do subversive activities in a neighbouring country and when they are caught you don’t want them to face the law. “No country in the world can allow such criminals to act at liberty,” he said.

The analyst said Kagame and some of his ministers should thank Uganda for keeping them alive in the years when they were not wanted in their own country. They lived here studied here and benefited from Uganda’s national programmes including scholarships. “They cannot now go to Kigali and turn against Ugandans. The top leaders in Rwanda owe Uganda more than Uganda owes,” he said.

Another Kenyan political analyst Eagle Online talked to give his view on the current stand-off between Uganda and Rwanda said Rwanda’s denial of her citizens to enter Uganda and refusal of Ugandan goods to enter Rwanda is against the principles of the EAC. “Rwanda joined the EAC because it recognised the benefits that Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania were enjoying such as free movement of persons and goods,” he said. “What the Kigali regime is doing to Uganda is bad and only shows Rwandan is undermining the same EAC he begged to join,” he added.

Kagame’s warning to kill former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete

The Kenyan analyst advised Kagame that Tanzanians have never forgotten the day when he threatened to kill former President Jakaya Kikwete. “It is on record and have never forgotten that threat to the former fountain of honour,” he said.

In 2013 Kagame warned Kikwete that: “Those people [Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete] you just heard siding with Interahamwe and (Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda) FDLR and urging negotiations… negotiations? Me, I do not even discuss this topic, because I will just wait for you [Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete] at the right place and I will hit you (Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete) did not deserve my answer. I did not waste my time answering him…It is well known. There is a line you cannot cross, there is a line, a line that you should never cross. It is impossible…”

“First the former Rwandan Foreign Affairs Minister Louise Mushikiwabo and former Defense Minister, James Kabarebe, had publicly cursed Kikwete and called him a sympathizer of “genocidaires”, a “genocide denier”, and other names.

Then former Prime minister Prime Minister and now President of the Senate, Bernard Makuza, called Kikwete a mediocre leader. Tanzanians have never forgotten these utterances from Rwandan officials,” he said.

Kagame’s threats came after Kikwete called on the authorities in Kigali to hold peace talks with the Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda to end the war of 17 years. Kagame felt then that Kikwete should apologise to him just because the former Tanzanian leader had made remarks that call on Rwandans to make peace. Tanzanians so that as funny.

Kagame just like Amin

The Ugandan ruler Idi Amin was one of the factors that led to the collapse of the East African Community (EAC). Amin was in a war of words with Kenya in 1976 about border demarcation. Amin then turned on Tanzania in 1978 alleging Tanzania was harbouring Ugandan rebels.

The EAC whose roots are traceable to the customs union and common currency implemented by the British since the 1940s collapsed in 1977. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda revived EAC which came into force in July 2000, 23 years after its collapse.

Fast forward to March 2019 Kagame ordered Rwandans not to travel to Uganda and closed the common border with Uganda. Thus, Kagame becomes the second military ruler to jeopardize the EAC as he cries of foul play he alleges is ochestrated by Uganda.

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Victoria University elevates academic staff to professors

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Prof. Krishna N. Sharma

Victoria University located in the heart of Kampala has elevated three senior academic staff to the professor and associate professor levels in a move that should boost the university’s academics.

The promotions, which took place following an academic process running from January to December 2018.

Those elevated include; Krishna N. Sharma, the University Vice Chancellor who is now an associate professor; Prof. Stephen Lawoko and Prof. Omotayo Adegbuyi.

Dr. Sharma whose career began in Mau in 2005, has written more than 100 books on medical and health sciences, music and literature.

Mr. Sharma in 20017 started as an Assistant Lecturer and then Head of Department and Vice Principal at Jeevan Jyoti Institute of Medical Sciences, Allahabad, India.

He was also the Dean at St. Louis University, Cameroon; and Dean Faculty of Health Sciences at Victoria University Kampala before he became Vice-Chancellor.

Mr. Sharma is also the youngest Vice-Chancellor in the world and three-time world record holder in education and research.

He is a physiotherapist, serving in various famous TV shows. On top of studying science, he is also a music graduate.

Prof. Stephen Lawoko (Health Sciences), also the Dean Faculty Health Sciences at the city university.

Having completed secondary and high school at St. Mary’s College Kisubi and Caltec Academy in Kikoni Makerere, respectively, Stephen Lawoko relocated to Sweden in 1989.

He completed an MSc. in Statistics at Linkoping University, and a PhD and Associate Professorship in Public Health at the world re-known Karolinska Institute, where he served for 13 years. He has published more than 65 research papers in world-class research journals.

Now elevated to Professor of Public Health at Victoria University which he joined in 2017, Prof. Lawoko has been monumental in transforming the research culture at the university.

Students’ theses are now being internationally recognized through publication in peer-review international journals, and there has been an exponential growth in the outflow of research publications from members of staff and students as well.

Also on the list is Prof. Omotayo Adegbuyi, the dean at the Faculty of Business and Management.

Prof. Omotayo hails from Nigeria with a firm background in marketing. The established professor started his educational career at Enugu State University of Technology in Nigeria where he studied and attained his first degree in marketing.

After years in formal business employment, he got an appointment to Covenant University, also a private university as an Assistant Lecturer. He attained his Ph.D. in 2011, and eight years later, he is now a professor in his field.

Victoria University, a high rising learning institution in Uganda, is committed to making a major contribution to higher education, not just in Uganda, but in all of East Africa, by establishing high-quality programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The university is research-driven and motivated by the needs of society and the need to create scholars empowered to provide cutting edge solutions.

Its state of the art facilities, outstanding staff, conducive learning environment, and accessible campus have made it an attractive learning centre.

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Intrigue: Dfcu Bank loses another top official

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Tibayeyita Isharaza

The exodus of top officials from Dfcu Bank continues, the latest being the exit of Agnes Tibayeyita Isharaza who is now head of legal services at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).

Ms Isharaza was days ago appointed to that position by the Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija who supervises NSSF.

However, sources say Ms Isharaza joined NSSF, having disagreed with the board of Dfcu Bank, Jimmy Mugerwa over certain business decisions but particularly her refusal to be used to drag journalists to police over what he termed as bad publicity.

Her departure from Dfcu Bank is just one of several others that are happening as top employees look for green pastures elsewhere. A source said.

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Gen. Tumukunde to contest for Lord Mayor in 2021

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Gen. Henry-Tumukunde.

Lt Gen. (Rtd.) Henry Tumukunde has joined a list of politicians interested in contesting for the Lord Mayor of Kampala come 2021 general elections, Eagle Online can confirm.

Sources say Tumukunde is yet to decide whether he will run on a party ticket or as an independent candidate.

Kawempe North MP Latiff SSebagala is also interested in the same seat come 2021.

Sources say the current Mayor Erias Lukwago intends to give up the seat and instead contest for the President of the Democratic Party (DP), which position is currently occupied by Nobert Mao.

Henry Tumukunde Profile

Henry Tumukunde is a retired senior military officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He was the Minister of National Security in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016. On 4 March 2018, he was relieved of his duties in an unexpected cabinet reshuffle following his public outburst with the then IGP Gen. Kale Kayihura.

Tumukunde is also a qualified lawyer. He has served as the UPDF’s chief of personnel and administration, chief of military intelligence as well as serving as the commanding officer of the UPDF Fourth Division, based in Gulu in the Northern Region of Uganda. He has also previously served as the director general of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). Tumukunde was also a Member of Parliament representing the Army in the Parliament of Uganda between 1995 and 2005.[5]

Background and education

He was born on February 28, 1959 in Rukungiri District in the Western Region of Uganda. He attended Bishop Stuart College Demonstration School for his primary schooling. He studied at Kigezi College Butobere (Siniya) and Kibuli Secondary School for his O-Level and A-Level education, respectively. Tumukunde graduated from Makerere University with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1981. He obtained a Diploma in Legal Practice awarded by the Law Development Centre in 2010. He also holds an Executive Masters in Oil and Gas Management, awarded by the Graduate Institute of Geneva in 2013.

Joining The NRA guerillas

During his time at Makerere, Tumukunde was involved in anti-government politics, which subsequently led to his joining of then rebels, the National Resistance Army, led by President Yoweri Museveni. Tumukunde was hounded by the government security services during his last year at the university and on completion, decided to join the struggle, along with two of his friends at the time, Major General Mugisha Muntu and Colonel Jet Mwebaze.

Obote’s security services at the time caught wind of their impending departure for the bush and mounted an attack on the NRA’s transit house (shop) in Kampala. It is said that Tumukunde alongside Muntu posed as shopkeepers, surviving what would have been sure torture and death. In the early stages of the war, Tumukunde was a machine gunner and eventually went on to become one of the senior officers in NRA, indicated by his senior number RA 0111.

Getting shot

In 1985, during one of the bigger battles with the Uganda National Liberation Front in Luweero District, Tumukunde was shot multiple times in his legs. The wounds were so major that it was thought he would not survive. He was, however, smuggled out of the country to Nairobi and eventually to London where he was operated on.

Post-Bush

On capturing power, Tumukunde was promoted to the rank of major and appointed first secretary and military attache at the Ugandan Embassy in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, Tumukunde was sent on a Command and Staff Course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, in Kaduna, Nigeria from where he emerged as one of the best students. He later on returned to Uganda where he became the Army’s director of planning. Tumukunde served in this role for many years and was very instrumental in the setup of formal military structures in the UPDF, which had until then been a rebel army.

In 1994, Uganda held elections for the Constituent Assembly and Tumukunde sought to represent his home county Rubaabo. His main competitor was Prof. Mondo Kagonyera. Tumukunde, who was in early thirties at the time, was thought to be the underdog in the race; however, Tumukunde was a very good mobiliser and won by a landslide margin. Tumukunde then joined the CA, which formulated the current 1995 Ugandan Constitution. Tumukunde was known to be a regular and astute contributor to the sessions and debates that preceded the formation of the Constitution.

Following the set-up of the constitution, Uganda held elections and Tumukunde subsequently became a Member of Parliament representing the Army as a special interest group. He went on to serve as an MP until 2005. In addition to this, Tumukunde was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and appointed chief of personnel and administration. In 1998, Tumukunde was again promoted to the rank of colonel and appointed chief of military intelligence and security. His tenure was arguably the most successful by any officer as it is during this time that Al-Qaeda’s plan to bomb the American Embassy was thwarted. There was also a time where bombings were rampant within the capital Kampala, and once again Tumukunde formed several intelligence committees within the city and the problem was managed. Tumukunde also built an amicable rapport with the Muslim community, which many had accused of spearheading the attacks, so much so that key intelligence information was forwarded to him with ease. Arguably, it was during his reign that the Ugandan intelligence apparatus was at its most efficient.

Tumukunde was then promoted to brigadier general and transferred to command the UPDF Fourth Division based in Gulu. At the time, the war with the LRA was ongoing and Tumukunde made significant headway during his time as division commanding officer in diminishing the threat of the LRA.

Tumukunde was then appointed director general of the ISO, Uganda’s civil intelligence body. During his time at ISO, Tumukunde set up structures that returned ISO to being the country’s foremost Intelligence gathering body, just as he had done with CMI. The Internal Security Organisation became renowned for its efficient and effective approach towards intelligence and counter-terrorism.

The fall out.

Tumukunde’s fast rise to the upper echelons of both the political and military scene in Uganda marked him out as one of Uganda’s most popular and well known figures and ultimately, this, alongside his very strong minded and unrelenting dedication to his country, brought him into the sights of the very institutions he helped to consolidate.[7]

At a political retreat in 2003, Tumukunde, in the presence of the president and his cabinet, argued against the impending removal of term limits that would give President Museveni the right to stand for re-election on an infinite basis. Tumukunde stated that this would be in direct contravention of the rights that they fought to establish and that he was not willing to take part in what he considered to be grossly unconstitutional behaviour. Predictably, this put him at loggerheads with the establishment and more so the president.

Arrest and detention

Tumukunde was charged with the offences of abuse of office and spreading harmful propaganda. The abuse of office charges were eventually dropped in a manner suggesting that they had been politically motivated in the first instance. What followed was, however, a surprise to many. Tumukunde was on 28 May 2005 forced to resign from Parliament and subsequently arrested on the orders of the president.[9]

His home was surrounded by at least 50 soldiers commanded by Brig. Kale Kayihura and Brig. Joshua Masaba who proceeded to arrest him. Gen. Tumukunde was then driven in a tightly guarded convoy to an officers mess turned detention center, where he was incarcerated for nearly 2 years, during which he had limited and tightly controlled contact with the outside world. His extrajudicial detention coupled with a series of controversial and uncertain court martial hearings seemed to backfire leading to irreversible pressure culminating in his release in 2007.
His arrest followed his opposing views to the proposed “third term” project that suggested a revision to the Ugandan constitution enabling one to serve more than two terms as president as was the case at the time.

On 18 April 2013, the UPDF General Court Martial sat to bring an end to the process that had lasted 8 years and summed up its deliberations. The charge of spreading harmful propaganda was dropped while the joint charge of military misconduct was upheld and Tumukunde was subsequently sentenced to a severe reprimand.

Promotion and retirement

In September 2015, Tumukunde had been was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and then retired from the Army.

Appointment to cabinet

On June 6, 2016, he was appointed to the Cabinet as the Minister of National Security. He was relieved of his cabinet responsibilities on the evening of Sunday, 4 March 2018, in a presidential tweet, in which his nemesis, General Kale Kayihura, the former Inspector General of Police was also fired. Tumukunde however, still subscribes to the ruling party the National Resistance Movement.

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