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Gen. Odong passes out police, prisons officers

By
Geoffery Serugo
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Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odong and Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura

The Minister for Internal Affairs General Jeje Odong has today officiated at the passing out of 75 senior police and prisons officers at the Senior Police Command College (SPSC) in Bwebajja.

Gen. Odong told the graduates that the training is to equip them with tools necessary for facing the challenging security environment.

“We shall always train at various levels in order to transform from one level to another,” Gen. Odong said, adding: “Training puts you a step ahead of criminals and in case you don’t perfect it to the required level, you will be beaten in and out of the system.”

He urged the police officers to strengthen community policing, noting that the police needs to engage the public to curb criminality in society.

“When (President) Kaguta Museveni talks of keeping Ugandans safe, he is addressing you officers to make us sleep in peace and to protect our property,’’ General Odong added.

He also paid tribute to slain Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Felix Kaweesi, and implored the graduates to always evoke his murder as a reference point in the bid to protect people against criminal activities.

Earlier on arrival Gen. Odong inspected a Guard of Honour and was also entertained to music by the police brass band.

 

 

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SERIES: Religion and tribe play a big role in Uganda’s cabinet appointments II

By
Isaiah Mwebaze
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ATTENDED PRAYERS IN KIWAMIREMBE: President Yoweri Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni came to power in 1986 after a five-year war fought mainly in what is today known as the Luwero Triangle.

Since that time he has been in power for 31 years, the longest-serving President of Uganda, and during that time he has had hundreds of Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers of State.

It is instructive to note that despite not being official government positions, over the years two factors: religion and tribe have played a big role in determining how the ‘political cake’ in Uganda is distributed.

As a result, in the first Museveni governments between 1986 and 2008, cumulatively there were 82 cabinet members, of whom 29 were from the Northern and Eastern regions of Uganda.

Today, in the second of seven-part series we bring you the men and women from the two regions who served as Ministers/Deputy Ministers/State Ministers over that period that spanned a cumulative total of 22 years.

Name                  Tribe      Region   Religion

Dr. Shem Masaba, Mugisu, Eastern, Catholic

Stanislaus .K. Okurut,  Iteso,  Eastern,  Protestant

Joseph Okune, Lango, Northern, Catholic

James Wapakabulo, Mugisu, Eastern, Protestant

Ben Okello Luwum, Acholi, Northern, Protestant

  1. Chango Macho W’Obanda, Musamia, Eastern, Protestant

Prof. Y. Kyesimira, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Ali Kirunda Kivejinja, Musoga, Eastern, Muslim

Moses Ali, Madi, Northern, Muslim

Anthony Butele, Lugbara, Northern, Catholic

Dr. Alex Ofumbi, Japadhola, Eastern, Catholic

Victoria Ssekitoleko, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Paul Etyang, Iteso, Eastern, Protestant

Dr. Eric Adriko, Lugbara, Northern, Protestant

Adoko Nekyon, Lango, Northern, Muslim

Cosmas Adyebo, Lango, Northern, Catholic

Dr. Speciosa Wandera Kazibwe, Musoga, Eastern, Catholic

Ateker Ejalu, Iteso, Eastern, Protestant

Francis Ayume, Kakwa, Northern, Protestant

Basoga Nsadhu, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Betty Okwir, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Rebecca Kadaga Alitwala, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Zoe B. Bakoko, Lugbara, Northern, Catholic

Beatrice Wabudeya, Mugisu, Eastern, Catholic

Daudi Migereko, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Hilary Onek, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Dr. Stephen Malinga, Iteso, Eastern, Protestant

Daniel Omara Atubo, Lango, Northern, Protestant

Dorothy Hyuha, Mugwere, Eastern, Protestant

 

The Deputy/State Ministers under Museveni between 1986 to 2008. During this time, out of the cumulative total of 128 Deputy/State Minister, 61 were from the East and Northern Regions.

Name                Tribe          Region     Religion

Balaki K. Kirya, Mugwere, Eastern, Protestant

Dr. Ronald Bata, Madi, Northern, Catholic

Mrs. Betty Bigombe, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Dr. J. Batwala, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

  1. Maumbe Mukwana (RIP), Mugisu, Eastern, Protestant

Robert Ekinu (RIP), Iteso, Eastern, Catholic

Agard Didi, Madi, Northern, Catholic

Henry Kyemba, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Dr. Francis Aporu Okol (RIP), Iteso, Eastern, Catholic

Dr. Oteng, Lango, Northern, Catholic

Charles Alai, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Peter Akure, Lango, Northern, Protestant

Salim Bachou (RIP), Jonam, Northern, Muslim

Dr. Steven Chebrot, Sabiny, Eastern, Catholic

David Pulkol, Karamajong, Northern, Catholic

Prof. William Nadiope, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Ojok O’Bwangamoi, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Peter Lokeris, Karamajong, Northern, Catholic

Gen. Abukar Jeje Odongo, Iteso, Eastern, Muslim

Owiny Dollo Chigamoy, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Dr. Martin Aliker, Acholi, Northern, Protestant

Yafesi Otim Omara, Karamajong, Northern, Protestant

Thomas S. Kiryapawo, Mugwere, Eastern, Catholic

Col.  William Omaria, Iteso, Eastern, Protestant

Jovina A. Akaki, Lango, Northern, Catholic

Andrualele Awuzu, Lugbara, Northern, Catholic

Jane Francis Kuka, Sabiny, Eastern, Catholic

Mavenjina Akumu, Alur, Northern, Catholic

Sylvester W. Wasieba, Mugisu, Easter, Catholic

Omwony Ojok, Karamajong, Northern, Catholic

Manzi Tumubweine, Mukiga, Western, Protestant

Gabriel Opio, Musamia, Eastern, Protestant

Alfred O. Ogaba, Acholi, Northern, Catholic

Fred Mukisa, Musamia, Eastern, Catholic

Betty Okullu Akech, Acholi, Northern, Catholic Grace Akello, Iteso, Eastern, Catholic

Michael W. Kafabusa, Mugisu, Eastern, Catholic

Max Omeda, Iteso, Eastern, Catholic

Felix Okot Ogong, Lango, Northern, Catholic

Christine A. Aporu, Iteso, Eastern, Catholic

Isaac Musumba, Musoga, Eastern, Muslim

Henry Oryem Okello, Acholi, Northern, Protestant

Mike Mukula, Iteso, Eastern, Protestant

Henry Obbo, Japadhola    Eastern    Catholic

Okumu Ringa Aloysius, Alur, Northern, Catholic

Jennifer Namuyangu, Mugwere, Eastern, Protestant

Beatrice Z. Magoola, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Simon Mayende, Samia, Eastern, Protestant

Igeme Nabeta, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

James Baba, Kakwa, Northern, Catholic

Musa Ecweru, Iteso, Eastern, Protestant

David Wakikona, Mugisu, Eastern, Catholic

Fred Omach, Alur, Northern, Catholic

Rukiya Chekamondo Kulany, Sabiny, Eastern, Muslim

Emmanuel O. Otaala, Japadhola, Eastern, Catholic

Nelson Gagawala Wambuzi, Musoga, Eastern, Protestant

Jessica Eriyo, Madi, Northern, Catholic

Rukia Isanga, Musoga, Eastern, Muslim

Simon D’Ujanga, Alur, Northern, Protestant

Simon Ejua, Lugbara, Northern, Protestant

 

 

 

 

 

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Messi denies insulting assistant referee

By
Benjamin Gavara
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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, who scored the only goal in the World cup qualifier match between Argentina and Chile last week from the penalty spot has denied insulting assistant referee as it had been alleged.

He says got angered up because of being penalised for a foul, which resulted in him gesturing angrily to the assistant. However many have come up even Barcelona to question why the forward star has been handed such a hefty ban Barcelona has also released a statement Thursday  March 31, 2017,condemning the four game sanction for their star this means he is missing games of Argentina against Uruguay,Peru,Venezuela and Ecuador.

However,  Messi released a statement which read: “I vehemently deny having offended assistant referee one during the game against Chile, and more so do not believe that my conduct falls under article 57 of FIFA’s disciplinary code. Assistant referee 1, of Brazilian nationality, perfectly understood what I was saying, so much so that we spoke amicably and at no time did my words offend or insult the official”. Statement reads in part.

Adding “If any of my words made assistant referee 1 uncomfortable, they were never directed at him but rather to the air and for that, I apologise. I hereby expressly request for the disciplinary case to be dismissed without any sanction against me”.

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Fire breaks out in Shauriyako market

By
Benjamin Gavara
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The 'Gagawala' building

Police fire brigade early today came in handy to extinguish a fire at the Shauriyako (Gagawala) market in downtown Kampala, putting out a raging fire that was reportedly started after an electric short circuit.

Sources said the fire started in shops number 75L and 76L, and was put out before spreading to other shops in the crowded market.

By press time it was nossible to establish how much merchandise had been destroyed, but no one was hurt.

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Iyanya signs up with Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records

By
Badru Kasadah
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Onoyom Mbuk aka Iyanya

Singer Onoyom Mbuk aka Iyanya, popularly known in Uganda for his hits like; Kukere, Gift and Nakupenda has explained why he dropped a music label, Made Men Records to join Don Jazzy.

“I left Made Men Music and I joined Temple Management. I needed to work with someone who understands the music industry and can help me fulfill the dream of getting my music right. And that’s why I went with Don Jazzy,” he says.

“I chose him because I realized the need to work with someone to bring out the real Iyanya, which is the singing Iyanya, and at the same time, commercialize the music,” Iyanya says, adding the he made the decision when he visited the studio for an interview.

However, he is not at ease revealing the amount of money he earned from the deal let alone how long it will last.

“I can’t disclose all that. The only thing I owe the public is to churn out good music,” Iyanya, who rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa in 2008, said.

Since his exit from Made Men, Tekno has been on the rise. And to him, Tekno is a blessing to Made Men Music.

Don Jazzy has been behind the success of very many talents in Nigeria, and he introduced singer Dbanj to the world.

He also brought musicians, Tiwa Savage, Kolede Bello, Dijja, Reakado Banks among other to the limelight.

They are also signed to Mavin Records.

 

 

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IGG gives public officials deadline for wealth declaration

By
Geoffery Serugo
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SOUGHT KCCA INTERVENTION: IGG Justice Irene Mulyagonja Kakooza

Public officials must declare their wealth by mid next month, the Inspector General of Government Justice Irene Mulyagonja has directed.

According to Justice Mulyagonja, the officials must declare their income, assets and liabilities by April 21, before she strikes.

Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, the IGG said that so far 81 per cent of Parliamentary staff including MPs have declared their wealth, followed by the Judiciary with 67.7%; the Police with 44.8% and the local governments with 56%.

She observed that some public officials fail to declare their wealth, fearing that it could be confiscated.

“The system will help in curbing cases of corruption in the country,” Justice Mulyagonja said, adding that those intending to declare their wealth can send the information by mail before Tuesday.

“Thereafter analysis and verification will be conducted on the ground and banks to ensure correct information given in by that specific official,” Justice Mulyagonja said, adding: “Some leaders have been slow in adapting the system, however, this is a security measure that I will  ensure is followed and implemented among all government officials.”

She, however, thanked leaders who have already declared their assets and encouraged others to follow suit.

By press time it was not possible to establish whether members of the executive, among them President Yoweri Museveni, Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi, Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda and the cabinet ministers had declared their assets in accordance with the law.

 

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Ugandan students sparkle at US debate competitions

By
Isaiah Mwebaze
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VICTORIUS: Enock Rukundo, Julia Muhumuza and Ruth Kitamirike, and their teacher stand infront of the Statue for John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University.

Students of Mengo High School who have been representing Uganda in the three-day World Schools Debate Championship at Harvard University, USA, have made history, becoming the first African team to win an American team in debate.

Reports indicate that the team comprising Enock Rukundo, Julia Muhumuza and Ruth Kitamirike, accompanied by a chaperone, participated in several debates and won.

‘Team Uganda won two teams; one from New York yesterday. We made news here. An African team winning an American Team!!!! It had never been heard of. Thanks for your prayers,’ they posted on Facebook.

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Bombs kill seven near Somali State House

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Agencies
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WAS CHAIRING FIRST CABINET MEETING: Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire

Mortar shells wounded at least seven people in and around the presidential compound in Mogadishu, Somalia, while the Cabinet was meeting inside.

At least three mortars struck a residential neighborhood near the palace.

“A mortar shell hit near a house in Wardhigley district close to the presidential compound. We transported four injured civilians to the hospital,” Mohamed Aden, an ambulance driver said.

No Cabinet members were wounded as Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire was holding the new government’s first meeting with ministers to talk about security and the drought.

No one has claimed the responsibility for the shelling, but Somali militant group al-Shabab often attacks government targets.

In Washington, the Pentagon announced that President Donald Trump has given it more authority to launch airstrikes against al-Shabab without having to justify its actions.

The US is supporting Somali and African Union forces in their fight against the Islamic terrorists.

“The additional support provided by this authority will help deny al-Shabab safe havens from which it could attack US citizens or US interests in the region,” Pentagon spokesman Jeff Davis said.

The new Somali government is struggling to assert its authority as it deals with a devastating drought and terror from the militants.

 

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Former South Korean President arrested

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Agencies
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UNDER ARREST: Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye being taken to a detention centre

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested and taken into custody over a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal.

The 65-year-old was driven to a detention centre south of Seoul after a court approved her arrest.

She is accused of allowing her close friend Choi Soon-sil to extort money from companies, including Samsung, in return for political favours.

Ms Park, who was removed from office earlier this month, denies the claims.

She is the third former president of South Korea to be arrested over criminal allegations.

The Seoul Central District Court earlier issued a warrant to detain Ms Park while she is investigated on charges of bribery, abuse of authority, coercion and leaking government secrets.

It followed a nearly nine-hour court hearing that Ms Park attended.

“It is justifiable and necessary to arrest [Ms Park] as key charges were justified and there is risk of evidence being destroyed,” the court said in a statement.

Live television footage showed a black sedan carrying her to the detention facility from the prosecutor’s office where she had been waiting.

Ms Park can be held for up to 20 days before being formally charged, anf if convicted she could face more than 10 years in prison.

Ms Park lost her presidential immunity and was dismissed from her post when the constitutional court upheld a decision by Parliament in December to impeach her.

Ms Choi is accused of using her presidential connections to pressure companies to give millions of dollars in donations to non-profit foundations she controlled.

Ms Park is alleged to have been personally involved in this, and to have given Ms Choi unacceptable levels of access to official documents.

Judges had said the former president had broken the law by allowing Ms Choi to meddle in state affairs, and had breached guidelines on official secrets by leaking numerous documents.

Ms Choi and Samsung’s acting head Lee Jae-yong, also involved in the scandal, are being held in the same detention centre where Ms Park has been sent. They are also being tried separately.

Hwang Kyo-ahn, who is loyal to Ms Park, is now the acting president and an election is to be held by May 9.

 

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Zuma fires SA finance minister

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Agencies
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FIRED: Former South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has sacked Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan after days of speculation that rocked the country’s markets and currency.

Mr Gordhan will be replaced by Malusi Gigaba, said a statement issued by the President’s Office.

Earlier this week, President Zuma recalled Mr Gordhan from planned events in the UK.

Sfiso Buthelezi will become Deputy Finance Minister, replacing Mcebisi Jonas.

President Zuma also made a number of other changes in the cabinet.

“I have directed the new ministers and deputy ministers to work tirelessly with their colleagues to bring about radical socioeconomic transformation and to ensure that the promise of a better life for the poor and the working class becomes a reality,” President Zuma’s statement said.

Last October, Mr Gordhan was charged with fraud – but the charges were later dropped.

He has described the allegations as politically motivated.

Mr Gordhan has been seen as standing up to President Zuma in cabinet and has warned against corruption becoming rampant.

The South African Communist Party, an ally of the governing African National Congress, had earlier lodged a formal objection to plans to dismiss Mr Gordhan, who is widely respected internationally.

Many senior ANC figures also opposed the finance minister’s removal.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s main opposition party said it would call a vote of no-confidence in President Zuma in parliament.

Mr Gordhan’s recall from the UK caused South Africa’s rand to lose nearly 5% of its value against major currencies earlier this week.

Pressure has been growing on Mr Zuma to step down amid numerous allegations of corruption.

He denies the claims.

 

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