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Man photographed siphoning fuel from police bus

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Our Reporter
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Police bus

An unidentified man has been caught on camera by a curious Ugandan, while siphoning fuel from a Uganda Police Force (UPF) TATA bus Reg. No. UP 2320, and putting the contents in a yellow jerrycan.

In the photo, another man, probably the driver of the bus, is seen standing on the side and talking on phone.

A source who spoke to this website said most of the siphoning of fuel from police vehicles is carried out at a hidden location in the Naguru Police Barracks, after which the stolen petrol or diesel is sold to vendors who ‘stage’ themselves near the Yuasa and Cooper Motors bonds. The vendors then reportedly sell the fuel to taxi drivers at a price below the pump-price.

Over the years there have been reports that drivers in security steal petrol and diesel and sell it on the open market, at one time prompting government to ‘colour’ the fuel supplied to the forces, with the police ‘colouring’ its fuel sky blue.

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No ‘Third Term’ for me, IGG tells Parliament

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Priscilla Alma
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NO THIRD TERM! IGG Irene Mulyagonja Kakooza

The Inspector General of Government has told the Committee that her job is stressful and that she does not want her tenure of office to be renewed.

The IGG’s remarks were prompted by comments made by the Legal Committee Chairperson Markson Oboth, who praised Ms. Mulyagonja for doing ‘a commendable job’ in fighting corruption and for enforcing the Leadership Code of Conduct.

“We are glad for your endeavours and Parliament would not hesitate to move a substantive motion to extend your tenure due to public interests,” Oboth Oboth told Mulyagonja, who was appearing before Parliament to present her department’s budgetary estimates.

However, in response Ms. Mulyagonja was quick in telling Oboth that she has no intention to have her contract renewed as “the job is too stressful” and that it was time for her to get a well-deserved rest.

“This is a tedious and stressful job that makes it difficult to be in charge for many years.  I am glad my contract is about to expire and I take a rest,” she said.

It should be recalled that Mulyagonja took over office from Raphael Baku, who was acting IGG, having been appointed to the post by President Yoweri Museveni in 2012.

Her current contract was renewed in 2016 and is set to elapse in 2021.

 

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Over 190 Ugandans benefit from Nigerian billionaire Elumelu’s entrepreneurship programme

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Steven F Mandu
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The 2017 beneficiries Tony-Elumelu-Foundation-Entrepreneurship-Programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is calling for applications from entrepreneurs across Africa with business ideas that can help transform the continent, in a drive that has seen 190 Ugandans benefit from the Foundation’s initiatives since its inception in 2015.

Sponsored by United Bank for Africa (UBA), the Foundation, a brainchild of billionaire Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist Tony Elumelu, opened its online portal and started accepting applications from January 1, 2018.

Addressing journalists at the at UBA offices in Kampala this afternoon, the bank’s In Charge of Operations Mr. Uche Onwudike said TEF was established three years ago with the aim of establishing a ‘pre-eminent Pan Africa programme’ designed to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build strong and sustainable business in ten years.

“Since its inception, the Foundation has funded, trained and equipped 300 entrepreneurs in three years,” Mr. Onwudike revealed, adding that over 190 Ugandan entrepreneurs in various sectors had benefitted from TEF’s mentorship programme.

Jackie Tumuhairwe, UBA’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, noted that successful applicants from the African continent are subsequently availed four critical tools for business success, including a 12-week intensive online training on creating and managing a business.

The second stage includes a world – class mentorship to guide the early transformation stages of the business, while in the third stage entrepreneurs are availed US$5000 in seed capital to improve their concept. The fourth and last stage paves the way for beneficiaries to access the largest network of African start-ups and TEF’s founder and UBA Group Chairman, philanthropist Elumelu

“ In this cycle, 1000 entrepreneurs will be selected all over Africa based on the viability of the idea, including market, opportunity, financial understanding, scalability and leadership and understanding entrepreneurial skills demonstrated in the application,” Ms. Tumuhairwe said, adding that beneficiaries must be at least 18 years and based in Africa.

“For one to be eligible, the business must be based in Africa, must be for profit, must be at least three years old and applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal or citizen of an African country,” she stressed.

Kenneth Twesigye, one if the beneficiaries from Uganda, hailed TEF, saying it had undertaken to curb unemployment in Africa.

“The Foundation has enabled me to inspire other youths by training them in start-up business ideas and solutions among others,” Mr Tersigye, said, while his fellow beneficiary Tony Hakiza of Ugabus said the skills he acquired from the Foundation have enabled his business to grow tremendously.

“With the help of TEF, more than 2500 customers have trusted us and Ugabus.com has so far received over half a million unique interested services across East Africa,” Mr. Hakiza said of his company that helps bus users to book for tickets online, in the process saving them from the attendant hustles.

Similarly, another beneficiary Vianney Kamara who runs somaelearning.com and Nyanya Tomato Powder, said the initiative has helped him expand his business.

The somaelearning.com which currently employs 30 people brings together learners and teachers by posting learning materials to be accessed by the former, while the Nyanya Tomato Powder initiative under which Mr. Kamara currently employs 10 people, is for the preservation of tomatoes.

 

 

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Museveni extols Winnie Mandela for getting Makerere doctorate

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Geoffery Serugo
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AWARDED: Winnie Madikizela Mandela

President Yoweri Museveni has today hailed Winnie Madikizela Mandela, the former wife of deceased anti-apartheid icon Nelson Lolihala Mandela, for her exemplary role in the struggle against apartheid rule in South Africa.

In a congratulatory message delivered by the Minister of Public Service Wilson Muruli Mukasa upon Ms. Mandela being awarded an honorary doctorate of law from Makerere University, President Museveni noted the 81-year old female political activist and her late husband had contributed immensely to the independence in South Africa in 1994.

“The Mandela family gave their all for Africa. They have no debt with Africa; they contributed to the achievement of emancipation, democracy and some steps toward economic integration in the form of Southern African Development Community (SADC),” President Museveni noted in his message.

He added: “Ms. Mandela remains an important figure in the South African society and in the history of liberation struggle.”

Accompanied by South African High Commissioner Maj Gen Lekoa Solloy Mollo, the award was received by Ms. Mandela’s niece Gandhi Baai who later  said  that her aunt was not able to turn up for the 68th graduation ceremony.

Upon receiving the Doctorate paraphernalia, staff from the South African High Commission broke out in a song about South Africa’s first Black former First Lady.

Commenting about Ms. Mandela’s doctorate, Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Wanangwe said she was nominated and vetted by a respectable team of scholars at the university.

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Trump urged to meet African presidents after ‘shithole’ remarks

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Agencies
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MET AFRICAN ENVOYS ACCREDITED TO THE UN: US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley

African envoys accredited to the United Nations have suggested that US President Donald Trump meet with African leaders in Ethiopia this month after he was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti as coming from ‘shithole’ countries.

MADE ‘SHITHOLE’ COMMENT? US President Donald Trump

The African ambassadors were meeting US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who reportedly told them she regretted the political drama around what was said a week ago at a White House meeting on immigration.

The diplomats said that South African UN Ambassador Jerry Matjila, who spoke on behalf of the group, told Haley that ‘it could be useful’ for Trump to address African leaders directly when they meet in Addis Ababa at the African Union on January 28-29.

Haley told the ambassadors she did not know what had been said in last week’s White House meeting and promised to convey the African ambassadors’ message to Trump when she meets with him in Washington today, according to the diplomats.

Trump has denied using such derogatory language.

The US mission to the United Nations declined to comment on the UN meeting beyond a tweet it posted, which read: “Thank you to the Africa Group for meeting today. We discussed our long relationship and history of combating HIV, fighting terrorism, and committing to peace throughout the region.”

African U.N. ambassadors issued a statement last Friday that said they were “extremely appalled at, and strongly condemned the outrageous, racist, xenophobic remarks attributed to the president of the United States.”

They demanded Trump retract his remarks and apologize.

According to diplomats at the UN meeting on Thursday, Haley also spoke about the billions of dollars that the United States had invested in the fight against HIV/Aids and terrorism in Africa and in humanitarian aid for South Sudan.

Haley traveled to Ethiopia, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo in late October.

 

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Uganda up two slots in latest FIFA rankings

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Our Reporter
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The Uganda-Cranes

Football governing body FIFA released the January 2018 rankings with Uganda Cranes improving by two slots to 73rd position globally.

Despite a third-place finish in the CECAFA tournament and failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the Cranes, also ranked 16th in Africa, managed to make the rise as the rankings were calculated over the last four years.

Uganda remains the best in the CECAFA region, followed by Kenya (105), Rwanda (116), Sudan (124), Tanzania (146) and Burundi (197).

Four of the top five African ranked teams qualified for Russia 2018 with Tunisia at 23 – one of the biggest movers – moving up four places into top spot, closely followed by Senegal (24), Egypt (30), Morocco (39) and DR Congo (51).

Kuwait was the most improved country, moving up by 15 spots to 174, while Suriname was the worst, dropping by 32 places to 160.

The top five countries in the world: Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium, maintain their positions.

Croatia at 15 and Iceland (20, up 2) are the only teams to enter the top 20, with the Netherlands (21, down 1), dropping out.

The next rankings’ release will be on February 15, 2018.

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Uganda to host EAC retreat on infrastructure development and health

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Geoffery Serugo
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FLASHBACK: The EAC presidents at a past Heads of State Summit

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat in collaboration with the EAC Partner States and International Development Partners are in the final preparations for the Joint EAC Heads of State Retreat on Infrastructure and Health Financing and Development scheduled for February 21-22, 2018 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala, Uganda.

According to the EAC Secretariat in Arusha, the joint Heads of State Retreat themed ‘Deepening and widening regional integration through Infrastructure and Health Sector Development in the EAC Partner States’’ is aimed at accelerating the attainment of the objectives of the EAC Development Strategy, the African Union Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals in the infrastructure and health sectors in the EAC.

‘During the retreat the Heads of State will address infrastructure and health development and financing in East Africa, which will be followed by the 19th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State on February, 23, 2018.

The retreat is expected to give impetus to infrastructure and health development by way of harnessing political support for regional flagship projects, funding commitments, and Public-Private Partnerships arrangements’ the EAC release dated January 19 indicates in part.

The retreat will target key priority projects in railways, ports and inland waterways, energy and connecting roads prioritized to de-congest the cities and enhance logistics at the ports and, as agreed during the 3rd Retreat, the 4th Retreat is expected to receive a report on the projects and programmes of the civil aviation and airports sub sectors.

In respect to health, the EAC Secretariat noted: ‘The Joint Retreat is being held at a time when the EAC Partner States are expanding the capacity for the delivery of high quality health services, training and research such as through the AfDB/Partner States’ financed regional centers of excellence (RCoE) for Kidney Diseases (Kenya); Heart Diseases (Tanzania); Cancer (Uganda); e-Health, Biomedical Engineering and Health Rehabilitation Sciences (Rwanda); and Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management (Rwanda).’

Meanwhile, the retreat will be preceded by the separate infrastructure and health sector investors’ and donors’ round-tables on February 21, 2018. Also to be held prior to the Retreat will be Ministerial Session of the 36th Meeting of the Council of Ministers and the Ministerial Session of the 35th Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the Council.

The separate donor round tables will be held at ministerial level and will review progress of implementation of previously prioritized infrastructure projects and deliberate on investment opportunities and funds mobilization strategies for quicker delivery of prioritized regional infrastructure and health projects.

The Retreat Programme includes an International Infrastructure and Health Sector Exhibition that will run from February 21 to 22, 2018, expected to provide a platform for players in the two sectors to showcase their new products and services.

 

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Red Pepper journos’ case adjourned

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Geoffery Serugo
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PARDONED: Red Pepper Directors and Editors in the dock. Their case was adjourned to February 14.

Buganda Road Grade One magistrate Samuel Kagoda has today adjourned the hearing of a case against eight Red Pepper Directors and journalists, after trial magistrate James Ereemye Mawanda, failed to turn up.

The eight were arrested in November over the publication of a story which indicated that President Yoweri Museveni wanted to cause the overthrow of the Rwandan government led by President Paul Kagame.

Subsequently, they were charged with offensive communication, defamation and ‘disturbing the peace’ of President Yoweri Museveni, his brother General Caleb Akandwanaho aka Salim Saleh and the Minister for Security Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde.

And, appearing before court this morning, prosecution led by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) lawyer Abdulsalaam Waiswa asked for more time to introduce substantial evidence that will comprehensively lead to the conviction of the suspects.

However, defence lawyer Dennis Nyombi, said expressed dismay, saying the case had been adjourned several times.

“Last year prosecution asked for two more weeks to file their evidence but until now they are asking for more time, Nyombi said, adding: “These ex parte orders should stop, the accused persons have a right for fair representation on all matters concerning them”.

The case against the accused persons was adjourned to February 14.

In December last year, the eight were granted bail by Magistrate Kagoda, who said he had instructions from his supervisor, Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ereemye Mawanda.

 

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Mulago cancer machine commissioned

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Geoffery Serugo
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Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda and Ministry of Health officials inspecting the new radiotherapy machine

Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has today commissioned the new Cobalt- 60 radiotherapy machine at the Uganda Cancer institute (UCI) in Mulago.

The new Cobalt 60 radiotherapy machine

The Shs2 billion machine replaces an old one that was installed over 22 years ago, and crashed in April 2016.

Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda and IAEA boss Yukiya Amano cut the tape to commission the new machine

In his remarks, Dr. Rugunda said the commissioning of the Radiotherapy machine is part of the expansion and transformation of dealing with cancer in Uganda.

“Uganda had a problem of therapy services for almost one year, however this is a big achievement for health sector,” Dr. Rugunda said at the commissioning.

The new Cobalt 60 radiotherapy machine

He also lauded IAEA for the partnership and called for technological support with the agency.

Dr. Daniel Kanyike, the head of the radiotherapy department at Mulago, said 80 patients are attended to per day. He added that the number is expected to increase after the commissioning.

The new machine, bought from Czech firm UJP Praha, with assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and was installed last year upon completion of a bunker.

 

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Monitor, NTV in major ‘New Year’ staff shakeup

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Steven F Mandu
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Tony Glencross, the Nation Media Group (NMG) MD for Uganda.

Monitor Publications Limited (MPL), the publishers of Daily Monitor newspaper, and NTV Uganda under the parent company, the Nation Media Group (NMG) have made changes in the two companies, naming  Anthony Craig Glencross as the overall group Managing Director.

 

AS Group MD for Uganda Glencross will oversee the entire NMG platform in the country, while NTV’s outgoing Managing Director Johnson Omollo has been named as a General Manager in charge of television. Among others named General Manager are Daniel Kalinaki for Daily Monitor Editorial, Moses Ssesanga, former Monitor Manager for Human Resources who is now elevated to General Manager for Human Resources and Sam Barata, who has now been appointed General Manager Sales and Advertising.

Nation Media Group Human Resource Director addressed the staff of both Monitor and NTV today morning, disclosing that the Group, which is also scaling down on the workforce, is consolidating its position on the market.

‘Over the recent past, we embarked on a strategic journey of transforming the Group into a modern twenty first century digital content company. We have made critical strides such as converging our newsroom, launched new innovative products, developed new revenue streams with ensuring we secure our current print and broadcasting businesses. In this regard, the implementation of the strategy will continue to involve the reorganization of our operations across the Group’ reads part of the memo sent to staff of the two companies.

It adds: ‘Regrettably this will result in a reduction of our workforce. This exercise will be carried out with due respect to our employees and within the Kenyan laws. We will strive to provide all the necessary support to help them manage through this transition.’

A source at one of the companies said the restructuring has left many employees of the two companies guessing about their fate, “given that almost half of the current workforce at both newsrooms will have to be laid off.”

Meanwhile, in a related development the Eagle Online has learnt that most staff at NTV are not happy with the changes given that their Managing Director “was demoted to a mere general manger and yet Glencross at the Monitor was elevated to the Group Managing Director in charge of Uganda.”

Another issue that has reportedly irked staff at NTV is that apart from Omollo being named General Manager for TV, no other person at the station was named to a senior position.

The new changes have seen the digital section and part of the editorial departments of both Monitor and NTV move to Airtel House. Last year, Monitor’s Marketing and Advertising Department was also moved to the same building.

NMG is the biggest shareholder in Monitor Publications Limited (MPL), and other subsidiaries of the group include NTV-Uganda that trades under African Broadcasting Uganda Limited (ABUL); the East African newspaper and the KFM and Dembe FM radio stations.

 

 

 

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