The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in conjunction with the Ministry of Trade, Industries and Cooperatives (MTIC) have today conducted a half day sensitisation workshop on the benefits of certification at Ankole Resort and Spa in the business community of Ntungamo.
Releasing the communication on the UNBS website, this is an implementation of the MTIC aimed at improving on the competitiveness of Ugandan produce and service delivery system within domestic, regional and international markets with support from Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme (QISP)
Map of Uganda showing the different geographical locations of the tribes
Uganda has had nine Presidents, with General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in power for 31 years now, taking a lion’s share of the 55 years since the country attained its political independence from the colonial masters. However, in all those years, all the Presidents have ignored the minority tribes in as far as cabinet appointments and other senior government jobs are concerned.
Research carried out by this Website shows that since Independence, no one from among other tribes, the Banyala, Bakenye, Tepeth, and Vonoma has ever been appointed a Minister, Permanent Secretary, Director or Commissioner in any of the government ministries and departments.
Similarly, the Banyole of Eastern Uganda have had one cabinet minister Dorothy Hyuha, who served as minister Without Port filo. However, after 2008, it became too hard for one to count President Museveni’s ministers because of the several cabinet reshuffles that have taken place.
How to find the ‘minority tribes’
The Vonoma, Nyangia and Dodoth are found in Kotido; the Napore and Ik are found in Kaabon, while the Ethur are found in Abim. The Jie are found in both Kotido and Pader.
The Pokot are found in Sebbi sub-region; the Kumam live around Lake Kyoga in-between Dokolo and Soroti districts and their dialect is almost similar to the Ateso.
The Bagwe are found in southern Samia and in Serere district (Bukedi sub-region) and are fussed together with the Basamia while Bakenyi are generally spread across the Lake Kyoga belt. Their major economic activity is fishing and cattle keeping.
Meanwhile, just like it is with the minority tribes, religions with few followers haven’t fared well in the area of appointments to influential jobs.
For instance, over the last 55 years Dr. Samson Kisekka was the only Seventh Day Adventist to have risen to prominence in government, when he served in the post-1986 government of President Museveni both as a Prime Minister and later on as Vice President. All his successors; Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya and Mr. Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi, are Catholics.
Meanwhile, between 1986 and 2008 Museveni appointed 46 Protestant Ministers and State Ministers; nine Muslim Ministers and State Ministers and, 46 Catholic Ministers and Ministers of State.
Last week, we listed the men and women who have served as Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers of State under President from the east and north and in today’s series we bring the readers the cabinet ministers from the Central and Western regions.
Name Ethnicity Region Religion
Gertrude Njuba, State Minister, Office of the Prime Minister
Gertrude Njuba Muganda Central Protestant Kafumbe Mukasa Muganda Central Muslim
William Nyakatura Mutoro Western Catholic
John Ntimba Munyankore Western Catholic
Kiiza Besigye Muhororo Western Protestant
Yafesi Sabiti Munyankore Central Protestant Abubaker Mayanja Muganda Central Muslim
Byekwaso Lubega Muganda Central Catholic
Gen. David Tinyefuza (Sejusa) State Minister, Defence
David Tinyefunza Munyankore Central Protestant
Maj. Gen Fred Gisa Rwigyema, State Minister, Defence
Fred Rwigyema Munyarwanda Western Catholic
Stephen Kavuma Muganda Central Protestant
Israel Kayonde Munyarwanda Western Protestant
S. Kiingi Muganda Central Protestant
Mrs. Joyce Mpanga Muganda Central Protestant
Mutebi Mulwanira Muganda Central Catholic
Florence Nkurukenda Munyoro Western Catholic
Kiiza Amooti Munyoro Western Catholic
Isoke Baguma Munyoro Western Catholic
Mathew Rukikaire, State Minister for Finance in charge Privatisation
Matthew Rukikaire Muhororo Western Protestant Rhoda Kalema Muganda Central Protestant
John Kawanga Muganda Central Catholic
Constantine Karusoke Mutoro Western Catholic
Deo Rwabiita Munyankore Western Catholic
Gerald Sendaula Muganda Central Catholic
Besweri Mulondo Muganda Central Protestant
Med Kaggwa Muganda Central Muslim
Dr. Sebunya Kibirige Muganda Central Catholic
Dr. Kezimbira Miyingo Muganda Central Catholic
Dr. Abel Rwendeire Mukiga Western Catholic
Edward Francis Babu, State Minister for Primary Education, Housing
Francis E. Babu Muganda Central Catholic
Philip Byaruhanga Munyoro Western Catholic
Matiya B. Isoke Munyoro Western Catholic
Emmanuel Kirenga Muganda Central Catholic
Ruth Nankabirwa Muganda Central Catholic
Dr. Alfred Mubanda Muganda Central Protestant Vincent Nyanzi Muganda Central Protestant Manzi Tumubweine Mukiga Western Protestant
Fabius Byaruhanga Munyankore Western Catholic
Philemon Mateke, State Minister Labour, East African Affairs/Regional Cooperation
Philemon Mateke Mufumbira Western Protestant Florence Nayiga Muganda Central Protestant
Benigna Mukiibi Munyoro Western Catholic
Tim Lwanga Muganda Central Protestant Rukutana Mwesigwa Munyankore Western Protestant
Prof. Peter Kasenene Munyankore Western Catholic
Mary R. Mugyenyi Munyankore Western Protestant
Richard Nduhuura Munyankore Western Protestant Sam Bitangaro Mufumbira Western Protestant
Alex Kamugisha Muhororo Western Catholic
Kamanda Bataringaya Mwamba Western Catholic
Hope Mwesigye Mukiga Western Protestant
Prof. Semakula Kiwanuka Muganda Central Catholic
James Nsaba Buturo Mufumbira Western Protestant
Nshimye Sebutulo Munyarwanda Central Catholic
Nyombi Thembo Muganda Central Protestant Charles Bakkabulindi Muganda Central Catholic
Aston Kajara Mutoro Western Catholic
Prisca B. Mbaguta Sezi Muhororo Western Catholic
Caleb Akadwanaho Munyankore Western Protestant
Kagimu Kiwanuka Muganda Central Catholic
Matia Kasaija Munyoro Western Catholic
Bright Rwamirama Munyankore Western Protestant
Serapio Rukundo Mukiga Western Catholic
Ephraim Kamuntu Munyankore Western Protestant
Dr. Kasirivu Atwoki Munyoro Western Catholic
Urban Tibamanya Munyankore Western Catholic
Maj. James Kinobe Muganda Central Protestant
Sulaiman Madada Muganda Central Muslim
John Byabagambi Munyankore Western Catholic
Fred Ruhindi Munyankore Western Protestant
Alintuma Nsambu Muganda Central Catholic
The wife of one of Makerere’s top dons is engaged in bitter fight with a Secretary at the University for romping with her hubby.
The man at the center of the office sex romp with his Secretary, a woman almost half his age, is highly respected in the Catholic Church circles but has two wives.
Sources said he has been having steamy encounters with his Secretary without the knowledge of his ‘wives’ since 2015 and, distraught, one of his wives attacked the Secretary after getting information from her workmates about the ‘carpet interviews’.
During the verbal attack between the two charged ladies, the don was hiding in his posh office at the Main Building and efforts by the security personnel to intervene and calm the situation were of no value because shame and harm had already been inflicted on the don and his romp mate. The issue was reserved as a top secret from the University administration and staff.
However, the sex pest Don was never moved by this incident as he openly continued with the affair with his mistress, who in turn is making life uncomfortable for some of her nemesis at the workplace.
In our next episode, we bring you the details about a private penthouse where aging CEO’s feast on their prey.
FRIENDS?
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga
The US has warned Americans living in or planning to travel to Kenya about possible outbreaks of violence before the country’s August 8 general elections.
In a travel alert issued the State Department said, ‘rallies, demonstrations, and protests may occur with little notice and even those intended to be peaceful can escalate into violence’.
The alert added that “criminal elements or terrorists” could target demonstrators and visitors.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga warned in February of possible mass protests if the results of the upcoming elections are falsified.
There is a recent history of political unrest in Kenya. In 2007, more than 1,200 people were killed after political protests over a disputed poll intensified into ethnic fighting. Elections in 2013 were peaceful.
Members of Parliament from across the political divide, mostly those from the opposition, have expressed disappointment at the way the economy has been managed. They were reacting to a report by the committee on national economy, highlighting the performance of the economy between 2015/16.
First to fire off was Aswa county MP Reagan Okumu, who said the state of Uganda’s economy is akin to a ‘ boda boda economy’.
“My concern though is the inequality, how many classes do we have?” he asked, adding: “What is the impact that corruption has on our economy? The committee didn’t bring this out. When it comes to security, is Govt focusing more on suppression and ignoring other parts of security?”
BLASTED RULING PARTY MPs: Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda
Kiira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda also had no kind words for the poor performance of the economy.
“If we have all MPs on government side lamenting that we can’t manage the economy, what are you doing in Government?”
“If you in Government are lamenting about a failed economy, what are you doing in Government? We have Ugandans who are just living on food handouts.
“Museveni has aged, look at those nearest to him, from the VP to PM, they are all candidates for retirement. Museveni recently called those in Finance thieves, this is what we in defiance have been saying, maybe he is joining,” Ssemujju said.
Just like Okumu and Ssemujju, Pian County MP, Remigio Achia said Uganda’s economy is under stress given the private sector borrowing.
“We have borrowed internationally in dollars yet our shilling is weakening and we have to pay back in dollars.”
NO BALANCE: Kampala Woman MP NAbilah Naggayi Sempala
“When we look at the goods coming into the country and those leaving, is there a balance?” Kampala Women MP, Nabillah Nagayi wondered.
Alex Ruhunda, MP for Fort Portal said that when it comes to economic growth in East Africa, only Rwanda has the most competent leaders.
“When you look at the economic growth in EA, the leadership of Rwanda takes competence very seriously.”
Masaka Municipality MP, Mathias Mpuuga called for the revision of our credit model if we are to build our economy.
“Our borrowing is impulsive, we are going to mortgage this country if we are not careful.”
“The back bone of our economy is agriculture, how much money have we invested in agriculture?” Mbale Municipality MP, Jack Wamanga asked.
However, the State Minister for Economic Planning David Bahati laughed them off, urging them to compare Uganda’s GDP in 1986 (when president Museveni assumed power) with that of today.
“In 1986 our GDP was in negatives now it is 24 trillion. This is a serious Government,” he said.
But MP Ruhunda, a member of the budget committee was not satisfied, and tasked Bahati to explain why select companies that are making huge profits are allowed to fleece Ugandans of hard earned taxes and money.
The home of former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Speaker Margaret Zziwa in Matugga, Wakiso District has been attacked today by three men.
Though the motive of their attack is yet to be known, police says the men raided the home between 01:00 and 2:00am.
When police officers deployed to guard the home saw the intruders, they intervened prompting two to take off.
The one who remained behind apparently attacked police with a hammer, and according to Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Emilian Kayima, one of the guards shot the man in self defence.
The man, who has been identified as Musa Karenge, died as he was being rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Zziwa, who is married to politician Edward Francis Babu, was elected Speaker of EALA in 2011 but was impeached in December 2014 after members of the Assembly accused her of inappropriate conduct.
However, in February this year the East African Court of Justice ruled that her suspension and impeachment were illegitimate.
ISSUED ULTIMATUM: Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has declared war against al-Shabaab but also given the militants 60 days to surrender.
A dual US-Somali citizen, Abdullahi Farmajo was elected President in February this year, replacing Hassan Sheikh Mohamed.
Supported by the African Union Mission (Amisom) peacekeeping troops from Uganda, Kenya and Burundi, the governments of Sheikh Mohamed and Mohamed Abdullahi have engaged in a deadly war with the Al Shabaab militants that has caused tens of thousands of deaths.
President Museveni and First Lady Janet at Kaweesi's home where he revealed that criminals and gangs have penetrated police.
The Police officer who wrote to President Yoweri Museveni and Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura accusing senior police officers of conning with thugs to fleece people is facing arrest.
Stephen Mugarura who was relieved of his duties by his bosses for “not following the right procedure” by writing to president is facing arrest by police superiors and is likely to be produced police court.
According to police sources, his bosses had investigated him and sent file to the Director of Public Prosecution seeking examination over allegations that he “misused exhibits” got from criminals.
However, in February 2017, DPP dismissed the file, saying there was no enough evidence against him.
But even after dismissing the file, senior police officers have leveled new changes of indiscipline against him.
While eulogizing the late Assistant Inspector General of Police late Andrew Felix Kaweesi, President Museveni said police has infiltrated by criminals
DEAD: Former Nairobi mayor Margaret Wambui, (RIP) President Uhuru Kenyatta's eldest sister.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has mourned former Nairobi mayor Margaret Wambui Kenyatta, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s eldest sister, as a freedom fighter.
In a statement, Mr Odinga said: “As a family, we have had a long history with Margaret and her family from her days as a freedom fighter, through her father, the late President Jomo Kenyatta’s detention and her rise into a towering figure in Kenya’s landscape who ended up being the first and only female Mayor of Nairobi.”
Ms Wambui, he said, was adopted into the Jaramogi family during her father’s detention, making her part of his extended family.
“Over the years, she remained a bridge between our two families. We knew her as a loving and deeply caring lady who towered over Kenya’s landscape with humility and decency,” he said.
Mr Odinga said that although she is gone, her place is preserved in Kenyan history.
“As Jaramogi’s family, we stand with her family in prayer and wish them strength at this moment of loss. We also offer profound gratitude for all that she did for our country,” he said.
The first and only woman to become Mayor of Nairobi, Margaret Wambui Kenyatta, was the first daughter of founding Kenya President Jomo Kenyatta and a half sister to President Uhuru Kenyatta. She died yesterday at her home in Lavington aged 89.
PROTECTED CAMP: UN peacekeepers watching over the POC in Juba, South Sudan.
The US embassy in South Sudan says it helped more than 40 South Sudanese, half of whom hold American dual citizenships, fly out of troubled country over the weekend.
All 42 have lived in a United Nations-run Protection of Civilians Camp in Juba since July, when fighting broke out in the capital. They were too afraid to leave because they were affiliated with ousted former First Vice President Riek Machar. The men, women and children boarded a chartered flight to Cyprus on Saturday, officials said.
U.S. Ambassador Molly Phee said the embassy began providing support when it learned that its citizens were in the IDP camp, but that the process of facilitating their departure proved complicated.
“They didn’t have their paperwork so we needed to get passports and visas when necessary,” said Phee, adding that they were working with five different government bureaucracies.
Some of the men had been in the country for years, while others came to Juba after the August 2015 peace deal was signed as part of Machar’s advance team. When violence broke out in the capital, some of them said they were left with no choice but to flee to the camp.
With help from Canada, Phee said all 42 were able to fly to Cyprus, where they took commercial flights to their home countries.
However, some men could not wait for the help of diplomatic channels to find their way out of South Sudan.
Butros Chany Teny, a dual Australian national, was smuggled out of South Sudan in January with the help of a friend in South Sudan’s national security service. Chany eventually made it to Kampala, Uganda.
Chany said he felt trapped in the camp because he supported Machar.
“You cannot be a supporter and sympathizer of Machar and then walk in Juba freely. This is impossible. Unless you do that underground,” Chany said.
Chol Lam, a spokesperson for First Vice President Taban Deng Gai, who was appointed by President Salva Kiir after Machar fled the country, said they were in the camp for ‘political motivations’.
“If we had any issues with any of the members, they would have been questioned,” said Lam. “But none of that happened. They came out of the POC into one bus and straight to the airport and got their passports stamped.”
Lam said the government helped the 42 South Sudanese board the bus that drove them to Juba International Airport.
At least six of the 42 did not hold dual citizenship, according to Lam.
