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Chelsea reduce asking price for Diego Costa

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Our Reporter
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FINED: Diego Costa

Diego Costa was allegedly stunned when Blues boss Antonio Conte ditched him by text message at the start of June.

The Spanish international has been looking for a new club since receiving the text message indiccating he is not wanted at the Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea originally wanted a round €100m (£88m) for the Spaniard, but will now settle for just €60m (£52m).

While on international duty – after a 2-2 draw with Colombia – Costa claimed: “Antonio Conte has told me by message that I will not continue with Chelsea and that’s it.

Costa aged 28, scored 20 goals in 35 league appearances in their title-winning campaign last season. He has won two premier league titles and one league cup since he joined in July 2014.

Costa striker wants to return to his former side Atletico Madrid where he played between 2010-2014.even though it means sitting out the first half of the season because they are on a transfer ban.

The former Atletico Madrid striker is likely to be replaced in the Chelsea squad by Romelu Lukaku, with the club having been locked in talks for the Everton striker ever since the season ended, and they are hopeful of concluding a deal shortly for around £90m.

 

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NRM’s Etuuka retains Madi Okollo

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Geoffery Serugo
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WON BY-ELECTION: Isaac Etuuka

National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Isaac Joackino Etuuka has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Okollo Constituency, Upper Madi, Arua district.

Etuuka won with 10,075 votes as his rivals John Arumadri (FDC) got 1,174 votes and independent candidate Martin Drito got 1,223 votes.

But Mr. Drito has vowed to drag Etuuka to court again; to petition against the outcomes of the elections claiming that the elections has not been free and fair because the NRM candidate was denying them a chance to compete at the same level.

Etuuka’s election in the 2016 elections was nullified by the Court of Appeal by Justices Remmy Kasule, Richard Buteera and Alfonso Owiny Dollo on April 13, 2017, after faulting the Electoral Commission for wrongly nominating him.

The CA Judges also ordered the EC and Etuuka to pay costs the appellant John Arumadiru Drazu both at the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Independent candidate Drito said he would contest the results.

Meanwhile, President Yoweri Museveni, while helping to campaign for Etuuka, promised that the area will get three units of the recently procured road construction equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EADB intensifies fight against cancer through training of medical practitioners

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Badru Kasadah
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FIGHTING CANCER: Doctors who took part in the oncology medical training by EADB, the British Council and Royal College of Physicians pose for a photo. after concluding the training

There has been a recorded increase in the number of cancer patients in the region and close to 80 per cent of these find out when the disease is in advanced stages.

Although the signs and symptoms of the disease are still not well-known in many communities, there have been tremendous efforts to sensitize people and train medical practitioners in early identification of cancer cases.

One of the trainers, Dr. Abrahams Omoding, a Specialist Medical Oncologist with the Uganda Cancer Institute says that cancer now kills more people than HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis combined.

It’s against this background that the East African Development Bank (EADB) in partnership with the British Council and the Royal College of Physicians embarked on training of medical practitioners in Uganda.

One such training which has been on-going in Soroti, Eastern Uganda came to a conclusion this week. It is part of a medical training programme that EADB is carrying out across four East African countries aimed at curbing the increasing dangers of Cancer while also sensitizing communities in these countries.

EADB’s aim is to train 600 medical professionals within a period of four years, to specialize in the treatment of cancer and neurological disorders.

This is the third training taking place in Uganda. It follows similar trainings that were held at St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya and at the Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago in 2016. Other trainings have also taken place in Kenya and Tanzania.

The programme continues to focus on early detection, research and treatment of cancer and neurological disorders especially in communities where access to qualified professionals remains a challenge.

“This course is key in down staying late cancer detection. By training the doctors on the most important information on the signs and symptoms of cancer, we shall improve the ability to identify cancers at an early stage.” said Dr. Omoding.

Vivienne Yeda, the Director General of EADB reiterates that the bank’s major objective is to upgrade the ability of the target group of physicians to be able to better manage the patients with common neurological disorders.

“We are receiving positive feedback from the doctors who have so far taken part in the trainings. Through these doctors, we are surely having an impact. The fight against cancer should be taken up by all of us and as EADB we shall continue to train doctors until we meet our target of training 600 medical practitioners in four years.” Ms. Vivienne Yeda added.

The programme has already registered impacts for some doctors who have taken part in the medical training. Dr. Jacinta Abarau Ojia was able to detect cancer in her uncle’s at an early stage and she was able to put him on medication.

Doctors who attended the medical training programme in Soroti were in agreement for an increased need of such trainings across the region.

“I have learnt a lot of new things and through this training, I will now be able to look at medical cases from a different aspect so as I can be able to diagnose my patients with utmost surety.” said one of the doctors that took part in the just concluded medical training in Soroti.

Non Communicable Diseases, are not passed from person to person. They are of long duration and generally slow progression. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors are an emerging problem in East Africa although the focus has been directed to infectious diseases to a greater extent. EADB is thus extending a supporting arm so as to raise awareness of the severity of NCDs.

These diseases are driven by forces that include ageing, rapid unplanned urbanization, and the globalization of unhealthy lifestyles. For example, globalization of unhealthy lifestyles like unhealthy diets may show up in individuals as raised blood pressure, increased blood glucose, elevated blood lipids, and obesity. These are called ‘intermediate risk factors’ which can lead to cardiovascular disease, a NCD.

All age groups and regions are affected by NCDs. Very often, these illnesses are associated with older age groups, but evidence shows that 16 million of all deaths attributed to NCDs occur before the age of 70. Of these ‘premature’ deaths, 82 per cent occurred in low- and middle-income countries.

Children, adults and the elderly alike are all vulnerable to the risk factors that contribute to Non-communicable diseases, whether from unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, exposure to tobacco smoke or the effects of the harmful use of alcohol.

 

 

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Milk production surpasses 2 billion litres annually

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Geoffery Serugo
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Minister Joy Kabatsi addressing the press at the Media Centre in Kampala at a past event.

Milk production in Uganda continues to grow at a rate of 8-10 per cent, standing at 2.2 billion liters by the end of 2016, up from 1.5 billion liters in 2010.

Addressing the media today at the Media Centre, the State Minister for Agriculture and Animal Industry Joy Kabatsi said that government would commission a milk Collection Centre in Masindi during celebrations to mark the ‘Annual Diary Month’ that will be held at the Boma Grounds in Masindi Municipality on June 27-29.

The ‘Dairy Month’ is celebrated worldwide to pay tribute to contributions of dairy farmers, and in Uganda the Diary Development Agency (DDA) is coordinating the celebrations to be held under the theme ‘Adopting Technology for Enhanced Milk Production and Consumption’.

Minister Kabatsi said that the country now exports milk powder, ghee, butter and cream to Kenya and South Sudan among other neighboring countries.

“On that day for Ugandans will celebrate the achievements and the progress registered in the sector,” Ms. Kabatsi said, adding: “Less than 10 years ago, Uganda was a huge importer of dairy products from Kenya despite the abundance of milk in the country due to limited infrastructure that hindered the collection and processing of milk but this has changed.”

According to the Minister, the government has now shifted focus to boost the producers’ earnings.

“In the past, government’s effort has mainly been focused on improving and supporting dairy sector players to access markets and adding value. However, this time the government has allocated some funds for key players that will be acquired through loans in order to boost their businesses,” she said.

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Canadian sniper ‘kills IS militant two miles away’

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Agencies
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A sniper in the Canadian Special Forces shot and killed an Islamic State (IS) fighter from a distance of 2.1 miles (3,540m) in Iraq last month.

Military sources told Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper the soldier was a member of Joint Task Force 2, and made the shot from a high-rise building.

It took the bullet almost 10 seconds to hit its target, it reports.

The Canadian Special Operations Command confirmed to the BBC the sniper “hit a target” from that distance.

The shot, which sources tell the paper was filmed, is thought to be a record for the longest confirmed kill.

The sniper worked in tandem with an observer, who helps to spot targets, and used a standard Canadian military issued McMillan TAC-50 rifle.

“The shot in question actually disrupted a Daesh [so-called Islamic State] attack on Iraqi security forces,” a military source told the paper.

“Instead of dropping a bomb that could potentially kill civilians in the area, it is a very precise application of force and because it was so far away, the bad guys didn’t have a clue what was happening.”

The source described the difficultly of the shot, which required the shooter to account for wind, ballistics, and even the Earth’s curvature.

Military experts believe the successful shot may have set a record.

The previous record was held by British sniper, Craig Harrison, who shot and killed a Taliban attacker from 2,475 metres in 2009 using an L115A3 long range rifle.

The government of Canada’s Liberal Party Prime Minister Justin Trudeau halted air strikes against the so-called Islamic State in 2016.

But at the same time, Mr Trudeau announced plans to treble the number of Special Forces on the ground, as well as increase the number of Canadian Armed Forces members who are tasked with training and assisting local forces.

 

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PSG ‘offer Monaco world-record bid’ of £119m to teenage sensation Mbappe

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Agencies
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TEENAGE SENSATION: French International Kylian-Mbappe

Hit man Kylian Mbappe is one of the hottest properties in Europe having scored 26 times in 44 appearances in a breakthrough season for Monaco.

France international Mbappe helped the side capture a Ligue 1 title, while also reaching the Champions League semi-finals.

Monaco are in no rush to sell Mbappe, having already received a £43m windfall from selling Bernardo Silva to Manchester City earlier this summer.

The Gunners had made Mbappe their No.1 transfer target this summer and will therefore need to act quickly and make their interest official to stay in the hunt.

A close relative of Mbappe admitted the Monaco starlet could join Arsenal this summer and suggested their lack of Champions League football is not an issue.

Speaking to French publication Le Parisien , the relative said: “Wenger is a great man. If Kylian signs for Arsenal tomorrow, it will be for him.

“He knows how to shape young players and especially the former strikers of the French team, Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka.

“The Europa League is not an obstacle in itself.”

 

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‘Ghetto Kids’ in US to perform at BET Awards

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Badru Kasadah
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OFF WE GO! The 'Ghetto Kids' pose with the Uganda and US national flags at Entebbe International Airport shortly before their departure for the US

No Ugandan artiste has been nominated for this year’s BET Awards but for the first time ever, Uganda will have performers at the coveted awards.

We can reliably inform you that the ‘Triplets’ famously known as ‘Ghetto Kids’ are currently enroute to Los Angeles California, where they will perform at the awards.

IN JOVIAL MOOD: The ‘Ghetto Kids’ shortly before they departed for the US

“From Makindye Luwafu to Los Angeles/California U.S. to represent our country in BET AWARDS Performing live with French Montana,” they shared the good news with their fans before flying out of the country.

The group featured in French Montana’s latest video for his song, ‘Unforgettable’ in which he features Swae Lee.

The video was shot from Uganda this year and the artistes have been lined up among the performers at this year’s edition of BET Awards scheduled for next week.

The ‘Ghetto Kids’ rose to fame in 2014 after featuring in Eddy Kenzo’s dance video for his song ‘Sitya Loss’. The song went on to win a BET Award, the only award to have been won by an East African artiste.

Sadly, one of the original members of the group, Alex Ssempijja, died in an accident last year. He was knocked dead while riding a bicycle as his colleague Patricia Nabakooza was rushed to hospital when in a coma.

Fortunately, she is part of the group that travelled to the US.

Congs ‘Ghetto Kids’.

 

 

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Why Flavia Tumusiime was chosen as MC for PJ Powers concert

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Badru Kasadah
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TO MC AT PJ POWER'S CONCERT: Presenter Flavia Tumusiime

The legendary anti-apartheid musician, PJ Powers will be in the country next week for a charity concert and the day’s host has been revealed.

According to Girl Up Initiative Uganda, the day’s host MC is celebrated radio presenter and TV personality, Flavia Tumusiime.

The organisation says it zeroed in on Flavia because of her passion and dedication for improving the lives of girls throughout Uganda.

PJ Powers will perform at Serena Conference Center, Uganda next Friday, 30 June. The other performers at the concert will be her record label-colleagues, Radio and Weasel.

Entrance to the event is Shs100,000 for ordinary, Shs300, 000 for VIP and Shs5m for a table.

 

 

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Star-studded performances lined up for BET Awards 2017

By
Badru Kasadah
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Part of the groups that took part in the BET awards 2017

BET Networks has announced today that R&B’s brightest stars Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, Xscape and El Debarge along with some of hip hop’s hottest talent including A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Swae Lee, Khalid and SZA, and musician Kamasi Washington will perform at the ‘BET Awards 17’.

The iconic annual show will also have performances from previously announced hit makers including Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Future, Migos, Trey Songz, Tamar Braxton, New Edition, Post Malone, Roman GianArthur and Jessie Reyez. The “BET Awards 17“ has set the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts.

Hosted by stand-up comedian Leslie Jones, the 2017 BET Awards is sure to have unforgettable moments, appearances and performances you won’t want to miss!

The “BET Awards 17“ will air on 27 June 2017 at 20:00CAT on BET (DStv channel 129).

In addition, hit makers Remy Ma and Irv Gotti, actors and comedians Deon Cole, DeRay Davis and Kofi Siriboe, along with the cast of “Detroit” (Algee Smith, Jason Mitchell, Laz Alonso Jacob Latimore) join as presenters at the “BET Awards” 2017.

Previously announced presenters include Yara Shahidi, Cardi B, Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx, La La Anthony, the cast of Universal Pictures’ “Girls Trip” (Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, with Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah), Trevor Noah,Robin Thede, Cari Champion and Demetrius Shipp Jr. These names represent some of the most accomplished talent and rising stars in the industry today.

BET Networks also revealed iconic R&B group New Edition will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the “BET Awards 17.” In addition, multi-Grammy Award winning hip-hop artist and singer-songwriter, Chance the Rapper, will receive the evening’s Humanitarian Award presented by Walmart.

Africa will be greatly represented at the prestigious event with singer and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka and social activist Ilwad Elman being awarded with International Global Good Star and Power Awards. Eight leading African artists including AKA, Nasty C, Babes Wodumo, Wizkid,Tekno, Mr Eazi, Davido and Stonebwoy will all vie for the Best International Act: Africa category.

“Amazulu” hitmaker Amanda Blackand Tanzanian performer Ray Vanny are nominated for Viewer’s Choice Award “Best International Act”, in conjunction with performers from the UK, South Korea, Canada, Australia and Jamaica.

As previously announced, Beyoncé dominates this year’s nominations with a total of seven including ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Best Collaboration’ with Kendrick Lamar for “Freedom,” ‘Video of the Year,’ and ‘Album of the Year’ for Lemonade. Bruno Mars follows with five nods including ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ and ‘Video of the Year’ for “24K Magic.”

Other nominees include Solange, nominated for four awards and who is up against sister Beyoncé for ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.’ Chance the Rapper and Migos receive four nominations as well, Chance the Rapper nominated for ‘Best Male Hip-Hop Artist’ and ‘Best New Artist’ and Migos for ‘Best Group’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for their #1 hit “Bad and Boujee” with Lil Uzi Vert Award.

 

 

 

 

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Infinix Mobile meets Ugandan fans, gives rewards

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Badru Kasadah
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HERE WE ARE: Fans who turned up for the Infinix S2 Pro event

The Infinix S2 Pro has gained massive acceptance and wild sale success thanks to its dedication to selfie lovers and freaks.

The world is evolving and at the same time changing, no doubt. The selfie era is here, and with the like of applications like Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and the likes still in existence, the era isn’t ending soon. The Infinix S2 Pro had to evolve as well to the increased and widespread selfie demands of smartphone users.

One of the phone-winning fans poses for a photo with organisers

Infinix Mobile Uganda often meets its fans and their last meeting was to brief their clients on the benefits of this particular phone – Infinix S2 Pro.

In attendance at the event held at Hotel Triangle in Kampala were fans that have already acquired the phone and Infinix staff.

The chief guest of the day was Zahara Abdul, an award winning photojournalist.

She took the fans through some of the basics that can be enjoyed by only owners of the Infinix S2 Pro courtesy of its 13MP + 8MP front cameras and 13MP back camera.

“The two front cameras work well both in low and normal light. The flash can be set to normal or strong as per one’s preferences,” she began her lecture.

With an aid of a projector, she showcased some of the photos she had taken with her Infinix S2 Pro. “I normally prefer taking a photo without a flash. The flash always directs light to the object and the reflected light makes it lose its quality.”
She proved this by showing photos of the same object taken with and without light. Indeed the photo of an image taken with a flash on was shinny, and the words on it were hardly visible contrary to one taken with the flash off.
“Always try as much as you can to avoid a flash. You should also utilize the feature of thirds. This will help you take some of the most amazing photos. While using this feature, never place the object in the middle. Always place it on the sides. You’ll come up with beautiful photos. Soon, taking photos might become one of your passions,” Zahara said.

She added: “These photos can be shared on your social media or can be entered in competitions where you stand a chance of winning yourself some money.”
Zahara with her photo ‘Seeking Light’ won a first prize worth 1,500 euros last month at the photography competition sponsored by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, which attracted around 200 (hobby) photographers.

Meanwhile, fans also took their photos and shared on social media. The fan who had most ‘likes’ walked away with a brand new

 

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