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Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba decorated

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Stephen Muneza
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Muhozi Kainerugaba is now full Maj Gen. He was decorated by wife Charlotte and Chief of Defence Forces Katumba Wamala (Photo/ Twitter: @Snduhukire)

First Son Muhoozi Kainerugaba who was recently promoted from the rank of Brigadier to Major General has been officially decorated a two star General.

Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s pipping was carried out by the Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala, assisted by the newly-promoted General’s wife, Charlotte Kainerugaba.

At the same pipping ceremony the former deputy Army Commander Joram Mugume, who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, was also decorated.

The decoration ceremony was held at Mbuya Army headquarters and among those promoted from Colonel to Brigadier were Charles Lutaaya, Stephen Muzeyi Sabiti and James Mugabe.

NOW  READ: 50 senior Brigadiers who will salute Maj. Gen. Muhoozi

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NRA war historical, Joram Mugume was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General

Who is Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Gen Muhoozi was born on 24 April 1974 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mr and Mrs Museveni. His father, General Yoweri Museveni, has been President since 1986.

Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba heads the Special Forces Command, which maintains the president’s security, and is considered to be one of the most powerful figures in the Ugandan military, which is one of the country’s most dominant institutions.

Muhoozi has been in the army since 1999 and trained at esteemed military centers including Sandhurst, the British Army’s prestigious military college, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was only made brigadier in 2012 and has enjoyed a rapid ascent through the military’s ranks.

Hon Col Flavia Byekwaso was only woman to be decorated on Wednesday. (Photo/ Twitter: @Snduhukire)
Army MP Col Flavia Byekwaso was only woman to be decorated on Wednesday. (Photo/ Twitter: @Snduhukire)
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US ambassador endorses ‘President’ Bobi Wine

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Shawn Davis Kawalya
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Self-styled ‘Ghetto President’, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine’s stock has skyrocketed.

Bobi annihilated his competition on Tuesday, after being endorsed as Uganda’s ghetto president by the new US ambassador to Uganda Ms. Deborah Malac.

Sources close to Bobi and his wife Barbie say he had dined with the envoy — like many top ‘politically-conscious’ Ugandans– but we’re told he’d been completely sober for the whole evening.

Amb. Malac tweeted: ‘Just spending a Tuesday night with Uganda’s ghetto president @HEBobiwine and Barbie!

Wine has built his image as the champion of the defiant opposition activists and lower classes. He has had numerous commercial endorsements and has acted as a patron for the government and for charities, advocating for everything from drug-safety to environmental protection.

The tweeps were having it, so praised the endorsement.

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When Bobi attacked President Obama

The singer was in 2014 denied entry into several Western countries because of his “sharp” anti-gay lyrics in one of his songs.

Wine’s opinions on homosexuality have been widely publicised. When he took to Facebook to criticise US President Barack Obama’s stance on gay rights, the post was later removed but not before Ugandan gay rights blogger Seba had a chance to respond, accusing him of disregarding loyal fans who may be gay, or have friends who are gay.

Did his anti-gay and most recently politically inclined agendas like Dembe and Situka damage this image, or make him more popular in Uganda? The jury is still out.

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UK to support Burundi peace dialogue – FCO

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Evelyn Masaba
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A cross section of the delegates to the Inter-Burundi Dialogue: (Front line)-Ministers representing Government of the Republic of Burundi.

The United Kingdom has pledged its support to the implementation of the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, saying the talks will help in achieving peace in the troubled East African country.

In a May 24 communication by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued by the UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region Danae Dholakia, the envoy also thanked the EAC appointed facilitator, former Tanzanian President Benjamin William Mkapa, for steering the mediation talks in Arusha, held between May 21 and May 24.

FACILITATOR: Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa addressing delegates at the just-concluded Inter-Burundi Dialogue
FACILITATOR: Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa addressing delegates at the just-concluded Inter-Burundi Dialogue

‘I congratulate President Mkapa for his clear and even-handed approach, which has provided a strong foundation on which to build. As the President noted in his closing comments, there were some key opposition and civil society representatives who were, for one reason or another, not able to attend. I commend his initiative to hold a further consultative event with opposition and civil society voices unable to come to Arusha, and his commitment to doing this in the next two weeks,’ she wrote.

UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region Ms Danae Dholakia
UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region Ms Danae Dholakia

Ms Dholakia urged the Burundi officials and opposition involved with the peace process to ensure that peace and stability ensues in their country.

‘I strongly support President Mkapa’s call for everyone to give this dialogue a chance to succeed by ceasing all armed and political violence. I sincerely hope that all parties can reach an agreement which provides the basis for sustainable peace and security in Burundi, built on the strong foundations of the Arusha Agreement. The UK stands ready to support the attainment of that goal,’ Ms Dholakia added.

The EAC appointed Mediator of the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
The EAC appointed Mediator of the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

In a related development Mr Mkapa is scheduled to meet and hold talks with President Yoweri Museveni, the EAC-appointed Mediator, to brief him on the progress of the just-concluded dialogue that was attended by over 80 Burundi and international delegates.

EMBATTLED: Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundi descended into chaos last year, following President Pierre Nkurunziza’s announcement that he would seek a third term.

Since then over 400 people have been killed and thousands have fled the country.

 

 

 

 

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KCCA target title celebration at rented Nakivubo fortress

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Steven F Mandu
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Before they get their hands on the Azam Uganda Premier League trophy, newly crowned champions Kampala Capital City Authority will look extend a good home run against Sadolin Paints on Friday.

The club has been using Nakivubo stadium as their home ground as they laid the synthetic surface at the Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) stadium at Lugogo.

It is a historical title for coach Mike Mutebi who has won the League for the first time as head coach at the club where he flourished as a player.

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KCCA rallied from behind to force a one all draw with arch-rivals, Express FC on Tuesday evening.

Express FC took a first half lead through Vincent Kayizzi’s well taken penalty. The Kasisiro Boys bankrolled by the Kampala City Authority managed to press hard and found the deserved equaliser through enterprising midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba.

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A guard of hounor by Sadolin Paints FC awaits the new champions on Friday. Despite their inconsistencies this season, Sadolin travel to Kampala with an impressive record. They have lost just eleven of their 29 matches in the league and lay 9th on the log.

KCCA beat Sadolin 3-0 in the first league tie this season.

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Full Match day 29 Results

Vipers 1-1 URA

Express 1-1 KCCA

Simba 2-0 The Saints

SC VU 1-2 Lweza

BUL 2-0 Maroons

Sports Club Villa 3-0 Bright Stars

Soana 2-3 Police

Sadolin Paints 2-1 Jinja Municipal Council Hippos

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Muslims want NBS to apologise over terrorist remarks against scholar

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Our Reporter
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A group of Ugandan Muslims has demanded for an apology from NBS TV for allegedly making terrorism accusations against leading Muslim scholar, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, who is blacklisted as a terrorist by the US government.

A THREAT TO UGANDA SECURITY? Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
A THREAT TO UGANDA SECURITY? Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Through an unsigned communication, the 40 complainants accuse NBS TV journalist Moses Walugembe for branding Dr Bilal ‘a danger to Ugandan security’ and also for misrepresenting details of an interaction between the two.

‘We, the undersigned, call on the management of the NBS Television to issue an apology to us the Muslims for what we call an attack on the personality of Dr. Bilal Philips in their Investigative Segment dubbed #NBSInvestigates by Moses Walugembe as of the News Briefing on 23/05/2016 at 21:00 E.A.S.T. It is of note that the Investigative Journalist fails to understand what Dr. Bilal told him during the interaction they had. In his own words (paraphrased), Dr. Bilal debunked all the reasons the United States put his name on the infamous list of the Blacklisted people in the World’ the group writes.

Further, the group dares NBS to explain why Dr Bilal was never arrested while in Uganda, where he allegedly stayed for a lengthy period of time.

‘Now, if we may ask, if Dr. Bilal was a danger to Ugandan Security as Walugembe alleges, why was he not arrested the moment he arrived at Entebbe? Why did he even stay in Uganda for that long? Mark you, it was even the NBS TV which had the sole right to broadcast all the events that Dr. Bilal graced while on his stay in Uganda, an opportunity they paid back by making a fool of us all. That should stop,’ the group charges.

According to the group, the US blacklist lacks credibility.

‘Actually, even the criterion they (US) use to put people’s names on that list still remains a matter of debate both in the West and in the East. The infamous list once had the likes of Nelson Madiba Mandela, till the time he won the Nobel Peace Prize, when out of embarrassment were obliged to scrap it off. Perhaps, Dr. Bilal has to win the Prize for his name to be cleared’, the group further charges.
‘We demand an apology from the Management of NBS Television,’ they conclude.

By press time it was not clear what the group planned to do in an effort to get remedy, and it was also not possible to get comment from the management of NBS.

Who is Dr Bilal Philips?

World Trade Centre bombed in 1993. Dr Bilal Philips was linked to its bombing.
World Trade Centre bombed in 1993. Dr Bilal Philips was linked to its bombing.

Born Dennis Bradley Philips in Jamaica on January 7, 1947, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips (69) is a Canadian Muslim scholar who now lives in Qatar. According to Wikipedia, he was ‘secretly indicted’ by the US in relation to the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Centre and subsequently deported in 2004. He has also been banned from several other countries including neighbouring Kenya, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh and the Philippines.

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Kool & The Gang to perform in Kampala

By
Shawn Davis Kawalya
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American R&B, soul, funk, jazz and disco group, Kool & The Gang will perform in Kampala.

The band will perform on November 12 according to organiser Aly Alibahi of Talent Africa.

The show will be attuned by Silk Events and both companies have promised an adventure of a lifetime and cocktail of music fun.

The group is popular for their songs like ‘’ “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Fresh,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” “Get Down On It” and “Ladies Night”

 

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FDC supporters protest outside party offices

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Steven F Mandu
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Activists on Tuesday gathered outside Uganda’s largest opposition party, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party headquarters in Najanakumbi.

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The opposition supporters are demanding the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to immediately halt their decision held earlier today meant to consider the name of the candidate to be named the Leader of Opposition in the 10th Parliament. They are instead requesting for the formation of a parallel government.

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The activists have placards with different messages written on as seen in pictures and have been temporarily calmed by party party Secretary General Nandala Mafabi and Women’s League leader Ingrid Turinawe. Other bigwigs in the meeting were Herold Kaija the deputy SG and the party president Gen. Mugisha

Gen. Muntu is expected to have the chosen candidate forwarded to Parliament. Atleast six legislators are being considered for the job.

The FDC working committee also met early on Monday and discussed the probable candidates for the top job in the August House.

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FDC founder and former president Dr Kizza Besigye was arrested on May 11 after a video clip on YouTube circulated on social media showed him being sworn in as President of Uganda. He was charged with treason at the Nakawa court and remanded to Luzira prison until June.

The Electoral Commission announced President Museveni winner of the February 18 elections with 60 per cent and Dr Besigye as runner up with 35 per cent.

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Dr Besigye disputed the results and said the Electoral Commission wrongfully announced President Museveni the winner. Dr Besigye and the activists claim he won the elections with 52 per cent thus deserve to create the new government especially the lucrative Prime Minister’s office.

 More to follow .. 

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Uhuru jets into Kampala amidst demos in Nairobi

By
Shawn Davis Kawalya
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KENYAN President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to jet into the country this evening from Zambia where he is attending an African Development Bank conference.

Uhuru, whose government is riddled by demonstration over the credibility of the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by opposition, Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord), will be here to consult with President Yoweri Museveni on how to handle demonstration which are turning out to be violent.

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Kenyan police have been accused of using excessive powers on Monday used tear gas and water cannons to break up protests called by the Cord leaders to force out the leadership of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) before the next elections. Kenya goes to polls next year.

In Nairobi, Cord leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula claimed that the government was protecting the nine commissioners so that they can help Jubilee to win the 2017 General Election. They vowed to boycott the polls if the current team remains in office.

“We will not allow ourselves to participate in an election only for Jubilee to be handed victory,” Mr Odinga told supporters outside the IEBC offices.

IEBC offices in various parts of the country were guarded by police to ward off any chaos while two people were killed in the fracas.

What it implies by consulting Museveni

With his fifth term secured, President Museveni is seen as the Big boy and security expert of the region and by his Kenyan counterpart possibly trying find out how Mr Museveni who has successfully managed shield off opposition protests in Uganda is by way trying to use same methods on the opposition back in Kenya.

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Facebook alters policies on ‘Trending Topics’ after criticism

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Agencies
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Facebook Inc said on Monday that it had changed some of the procedures for its “Trending Topics” section after a news report alleging it suppressed conservative news prompted a U.S. Congressional demand for more transparency.

The company said an internal probe showed no evidence of political bias in the selection of news stories for Trending Topics, a feature that is separate from the main “news feed” where most Facebook users get their news.

But the world’s largest social network said in a blogpost that it was introducing several changes, including elimination of a top-ten list of approved websites, more training and clearer guidelines to help human editors avoid ideological or political bias, and more robust review procedures.

Earlier this month, a former Facebook contractor had accused the company’s editors of deliberately suppressing conservative news.

The allegations were reported by technology news website Gizmodo, which did not identify the ex-contractor.

The report led Republican Sen. John Thune to write a letter demanding that the company explain how it selects news articles for its Trending Topics list. (http://bit.ly/1Tvv3Nm)

Two days after Thune’s letter, Facebook published a lengthy blogpost detailing how Trending Topics works even though it rarely discloses such practices.

Previously, it had never discussed the inner workings of the feature, which displays topics and news articles in the top right hand corner of the desktop homepage for its more than 1.6 billion users.

Facebook said its investigation showed that conservative and liberal topics were approved as trending topics at nearly identical rates.

It said it was unable to substantiate any allegations of politically motivated suppression of particular subjects or sources.

But it did not rule out human error in selecting topics.

“Our investigation could not fully exclude the possibility of isolated improper actions or unintentional bias in the implementation of our guidelines or policies,” Colin Stretch, Facebook’s General Counsel, wrote in a company blogpost.

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg met last week with more than a dozen conservative politicians and media personalities to discuss issues of trust in the social network.

In his letter, Thune had called on Facebook to respond to the criticism and sought answers by May 24 to several questions about its internal practices.

“Any attempt by a neutral and inclusive social media platform to censor or manipulate political discussion is an abuse of trust and inconsistent with the values of an open internet,” Thune said.

 

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Uganda should walk out of the ICC – Sudan envoy

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Stephen Muneza
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President Museveni (Right) greets Sudan’s Omar-al-Bashir at the former’s inauguration in Kampala .

The International Criminal Court’s recent catch 22 situation with Uganda should be enough to call for change of its approach in Africa or face losing some of its largest members says Sudan’s Ambassador to Uganda Abdelbaghi Kabeir.

Recently, the US lashed out at Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni for hosting the Sudanese leader President Omar al-Bashir at his swearing in ceremony in Kampala. It should however be noted that Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes against humanity.

“President Museveni should be lauded for the solidarity shown when he hosted President Bashir. Uganda should walkout of the ICC not for Sudan, but for Africa,” Amb. Abdelbaghi Kabeir told NBS TV on Tuesday.

Diplomats from the United States, the European Union and Canada walked out of President Museveni’s inauguration in protest at Bashir’s presence.

“Foreign envoys walking out during President Museveni’s inauguration was disrespectful to the sovereignty of Uganda and Africa. US envoy walked out but the US lost its moral authority in regards to ICC when it walked out of the ICC. It was simply undiplomatic to do such,” Amb. Kabeir implored.

In theory, states like Uganda who are signatories to the ICC have an obligation to arrest ICC suspects on their territories.

“President Bashir is not a wanted man. That term is derogatory and offensive. We need to de-colonize our minds because the West is after President Bashir because we don’t follow what they want us to do. There are other worse crimes they can go after.” he added.

The envoy also proposed that different African countries like Kenya, South Africa and Uganda should join forces to lobby for more freedom to interpret the court’s rules.

“The ICC is only trying Africans. From the very start, it wasn’t intended to serve justice. Why are the big countries not parties?”  Amb. Kabeir queried.

“The ICC is a hypocritical institution. That’s why African leaders are now second guessing their allegiance to it.

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