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Why Police blocked Rukungiri delegation from Besigye home

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Stephen Muneza
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ACP Polly Bagambaki Namaye

Uganda Police have Monday blocked a team from All Saints Church, Rukungiri from proceeding to presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye’s home in Kasangati, Wakiso district.

Nonetheless, Polly Namaye, the Deputy Police spokesperson, denied claims that they have blocked the group from visiting Dr. Besigye.

“The Regional Police Commander (RPC) and the Divisional Police Commander (DPC) are there right now. They are trying to agree with the group on how best they can see Besigye but in smaller groups,” Namaye said.

“We are also trying to verify who these people are.” The group is led by Right Rev Bamushangire, Rt. Reverand Kanyonyi and Reverend Kahangirwe,” she added. There had also been rumors that the Rukungiri Mayor Charles Makulu among others had been arrested.

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A section of Uganda Police Force has since February 18 camped on the former FDC president’s farm.

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National Water MD gets global award

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Jonathan Kamoga
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The Managing Director National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Eng. Silver Mugisha has been recognized for his exemplary leadership style and transformations at the corporation.

This was during the Achievements 2016 Award ceremony held at the Institute of Directors London UK last week. Representing NWSC, the Vice chairperson of the Board Mrs. Ruth Kanyaruju and Director Finance and accounts Mrs. Sylvia Arinaitwe received the European Quality Award on behalf of the managing director and the corporation.

Representing NWSC, the Vice chairperson of the Board Mrs Ruth Kanyaruju and Director Finance and accounts Mrs Sylvia Alinaitwe received the European Quality Award on behalf of the managing director and the corporation
Representing NWSC, the Vice chairperson of the Board Mrs Ruth Kanyaruju and Director Finance and accounts Mrs Sylvia Alinaitwe received the European Quality Award on behalf of the managing director and the corporation

Dr Mugisha has been instrumental in increasing water access to most areas in both Urban and rural homestead. 

In September 2013, Dr Mugisha, the former chief manager Institutional Development and External Services at the corporation beat his closet rival, Mr Alex Gisagara, to take the coveted job after months of tight rope pulling. Mr Gisagara, also chief engineer at NWSC, was then acting in the position since the exit of William Muhairwe in 2011.

The NWSC board in 2015 commended him for excellent performance after he scooped the ‘Best Manager Award 2015’ accolade. According to an NWSC statement, the board commended him for his contribution towards increased service coverage, geographical expansion, service delivery and customer care. The statement said NWSC was set to complete the laying of 1,400 kilometres of water pipes across the country.

“In the period between July 2014 and June 2015, NWSC extended its geographical piped water system by more than 1,200 kilometres,” said the statement from public relations manager Samuel Apedel.

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Former UWA boss Moses Mapesa dead

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Stephen Muneza
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MOSES Wafula Mapesa the 50 year old former Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority has Monday morning passed on at Nabulola Medical Centre in Busia, Eastern Uganda after battling Myelodyslastic Syndrome (MDS) for nine years ago.

“You fought bravely & with honour u have left us.  #Uganda has lost a true Conservation Hero. RIP Moses Mapesa,” tweeted Uganda Tourism Board.

Efforts to reach Sam Mwandha a friend of the Mapesa family via his known telephone contact were futile by press time but this website will endeavor to find out the burial arrangements as soon as possible.

Mapesa went to South Africa in 2008 for an operation on his back, he had no idea he had a much bigger complication. As doctors prepared him for the operation, they realised that the former UWA boss had a problem with his blood; he had a low platelets count. Platelets help in the clotting of blood.

Around July 2015, Kampala-Miss Tourism 2014/2015, Roberta Jean-Marie Magoba spearhead an art exhibition and auction to fundraise money for the Mapesa’s treatment worth US$100,000 about (Shs300million) under The “Save Moses Mapesa” fundraising initiative that had been launched on April 22, 2015. On December 27, he was able to travel to the US to undergo a number of tests, including necessary treatment to get him ready for the bone marrow transplant.

According to Dr. Henry Ddungu a hematologist at the Uganda Cancer Institute, MDS is a group of disorders where the bone marrow malfunctions with the blood-forming stem cells failing to make healthy blood cells.   This means that Mapesa’s bone marrow could not manufacture its own red blood cells (responsible for carrying oxygenated blood), white blood cells (antibodies) and blood platelets which help with clotting.   “The abnormal production of cells can also progress to production of cancer like cells causing acute myeloid leukemia,” he explained.

MDS is common among people aged 70 and above; there is no definite cause. Currently there are over 10 patients being treated for the ailment at the Uganda cancer institute.

Who is Moses Mapesa?

  • Mapesa joined the conservation organization in 1988 a researcher.
  • In 1996 he was deployed as a warden for Queen Elizabeth National Game Park.
  • In 2000 he was made coordinator for planning, monitoring and research at UWA.
  • In 2002 he was made deputy director field operations.
  • In 2005 he was appointed Executive Director UWA up to 2010 when he left.
  • He is a renowned conservationist who has received accolades globally including the World Conservation Union.
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Maddox Ssematimba impresses as Uhuru flops at Blankets and Wine

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Steven F Mandu
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Uhuru's lead singer doing his thing.

The most sought after picnic event, Blankets and Wine (12th Edition), sponsored by Tusker Malt Lager took place on Easter Sunday at the Uganda Museum. Revellers made their way clad in their Sunday chill out outfits carrying whine with blankets- as is the norm.

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The scorching sun didn’t mean nothing to the patrons who were out to have the ‘best time of their lives’. Maddox Ssematimba hasn’t lost his musical touch. Clad in a simple red t-shirt and black pants, the reggae singer took to the stage a few minutes past 5pm. He serenaded his legendary hits, Namagembe, Omuyimbi- among others keeping the revellers on their feet singing and dancing along.

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After Maddox’s performance was a music interlude. DJ Bankrobber from House of Djs worked up the crowd, spinning latest top charters and hits amid hysterical cheers from the already tipsy revellers.

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Then came the most anticipated act of the evening, South Africa’s Uhuru. The band started off on a dull note serenading songs that were not popular among the revellers.

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The crowd was lit and most partiers pulled out their smartphones to record the performance away. They performed the crowd’s favourite “Khona’ and mimed a few Nigerian songs like Wizkid’s “In My Bed.”

In a nutshell, Uhuru’s performance was wanting and left many asking for “their money.”

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State House, Fufa to return Abel Dhaira’s body to Uganda

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Stephen Muneza
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The grieving family of Bright Dhaira, a former Cranes goalkeeper will have a slight sigh of relief after the government through Fufa announced it had taken charge of preparations for the return of the remains and burial arrangements Abel Dhaira.

State House will meet all the costs of bringing back the body to Uganda while Fufa will take care of the burial and funeral arrangements in Uganda.

The federation on Monday appointed a 5 man committee to handle the programme for the return of the remains and burial of Dhaira.

The committee has FA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Rugyendo Arinaitwe (Chairman Fufa Super League Limited Board), Norah Nassimbwa (State House), Katende Ssemakula (National Council of sports), Mayembe Faisal (Abel Dhaira’s family Member).

Dhaira, the now former Uganda Cranes and IBV Vestmanaeyjar goalkeeper was first diagnosed with abdominal cancer at Nsambya Hospital late last year. After his condition failed to improve, he was flown back to his Iceland club, where he has been treated since before breathing his last on Sunday at an Iceland hospital.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo spoke to Abel Dhaira father Bright Dhaira and is in agreement with arrangement according to the official federation website.

“Dhaira’s father is in agreement with the arrangement that will see the federation handle the logistics” said Magogo.

FUFA cautions the public that no any other individuals or groups are allowed to carry out any fundraising drives.

All arrangements are being handled by FUFA. Any further communication on this matter will be done through FUFA official channels.

Profile:

Full Name: Abel Dhaira

Date of Birth: 9th September 1987

Place of Birth: Walukuba, Jinja District.

Parents: Dhaira Bright and Harriet Nakijjoba

He was third born in the family (Other siblings: Janet Mbakire, Dhaira Abraham)

Education: Narambai Primary School (P1-P-6), Walukuba East Primary School (P.7), Jinja S.S – O & A level.

Football Career: Red Star Academy, Wama F.C (2000), Alidina F.C (2001), UPDF Bombo F.C (2004), Mbale Industrial (2005), Express F.C (2006 -2008), URA F.C (2008 -2009), SC Vita DRC (2009 -2010), IBV Vestmanaeyjar, Iceland (2011 -2012), Simba  Sports Club, Tanzania (2013 -2014), IBV Vestmanaeyjar, Iceland – 2014-2015.

Awards and Honours:

3 CECAFA – 2009,2011,2012.

1 Uganda Cup – Express F.C (2007)

1 league Title – URA F.C -2009

The first Ugandan goal keeper to play in Europa League.

The best player of the 2008 season in Uganda.

The first Ugandan goal keeper to play in top league in Europe.

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Uganda named among most influential countries In Africa

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Stephen Muneza
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Uganda was recently rated as the 7th Most Influential Nation in Africa out of 54 countries. This is partly due to the exemplary performance of the army, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (‪‎UPDF) and sound economic management of the ‪‎NRM Government.

The profile by African Leadership Magazine based in UK said the UPDF may not be the most advanced in Africa but it has shown that it is the most courageous and it has proved its self better than most force from the rest of Africa from 1993 when participated in stopping the Rwanda genocide, protected the Kenyans in 2008, fought the Rwandan rebel in Congo up to date, when its keeping peace in southern Sudan and largely in Somalia which was abandoned by most Africans great powers like the south Africa and the African Arab countries.

With four Countries in the top 10, ‪‎East Africa seems to be the most influential region on the African continent.

  1. South Africa

South Africa is the only African country that is a member of the G20 and BRICS (the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa grouping), and the only African country of the EU’s 10 global strategic partners.

  1. Ethiopia

Name of Ethiopia is written 44 times in the bible. It is not only a matter wealth. It is also a matter of history, independence, military, politics, diplomacy etc. In all perspective you could not find any country which is more influential like ETHIOPIA in Africa.

  1. Egypt

More Arab than African and with a recorded civilisation going back centuries, Egypt is one of the first nation states in the world. It regained its independence (from Britain) in 1953 – earlier than Algeria, Nigeria or South Africa.

  1. Kenya

Kenya is a powerhouse in human resource capital. With the most educated population on the continent its also the fastest growing ICT hub in the continent.

  1. Morocco

Morocco is undeniably becoming a strategic platform to address the African continent. An increasing number of global companies choose to step in, first in Morocco, to then gain a faster access to other African markets.

  1. Nigeria

Nigeria, the country with the largest economic and power potential on the continent, faces different challenges from the other countries of the Big Five – although it shares a common history with Ethiopia, Egypt and Algeria, having experienced 33 years of military rule since independence in 1960.

  1. Uganda

Ugandan army may not be the most advanced in Africa but it has show that it is the most courageous and it has proved its self better than most force from the rest of Africa.

  1. Rwanda

The unmistakable sense of national pride that Rwandans display is truly impressive and the powerful leadership and commitment to peace and development shown by President Kagame and his government is the engine that moves this country forward.

  1. Zimbabwe

God-fearing nation with lots of potential. Take away sanctions, Zimbabwe is a lion with a stone heart. They told y0u on BBC that their people starve because they don’t know how to farm but tell me who is feeding them today.

  1. Algeria

Much like Egypt, Algeria is trapped in stasis. And similar to Egypt and Nigeria, the Algerian military has played a major role in domestic politics since independence in 1962 – gained after a brutal war with France that lasted eight years and traumatised both countries.

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Police detains NTV workers, cameras at Besigye home

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Stephen Muneza
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The police siege of former Presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye’s home in Kasangati, Wakiso district continues to tighten each passing day.

The latest information from Kasangati commonly called ‘statehouse’ by opposition supportors indicates that Uganda Police commanded by AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi has grabbed all the equipment including video cameras and an Outdoor Broadcast Van (OB Van) meant to telecast a live Fourth Estate program  that airs every Sunday starting from 10pm.

Dr. Besigye tweeted; ‘Uganda Police has banned tonight’s live broadcast of NTV Uganda’s Fourth Estate at my residence.’

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Fourth Estate is NTV’s premium political show hosted by revered journalist Charles Mpagi Mwagushya alongside Daily Monitor  political reporter Ivan Okuda and Nile Breweries’ Corporate Affairs Director Onapita Ekomoloit.

The FDC founder has been under house arrest since the conclusion of the February 18th Presidential Elections with Police boss Gen. Kale Kayihura insisting Dr. Besigye is not under house arrest but preventative monitoring of movement.

The IGP on Saturday told EagleOnline at th Police headquarters in Naguru that Police was simply monitoring the opposition strongman’s movements as Afande emphasized that they had not stopped journalists from accessing Besigye’s home but were just regulation them.

However there has been a wave of journalist arrests at Besigye’s home after cops occupied his neighborhood.

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I agree with Museveni sometimes – Winnie Byanyima

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Stephen Muneza
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Oxfam International Executive Director and opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s wife Winnie Byanyima has broken the internet after saying she backs President Museveni sometimes.

The former Mbarara Municipality MP during a social media interaction on Saturday tweeted, “Sometimes I have agreed with NRM policies. What’s wrong with that? I promote social justice not party interest.”

When a one Anslem Sebuguzi @ssebu7 subtweeted Ms. Byanyima’s tweet with a challenge  her loyalty to Uganda’s biggest opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) which fronted her husband Dr Besigye as their presidential candidate in the February 18 election. The tweet went viral garnering 16 retweets and 33 likes in a matter of minutes.

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Ms. Byanyima is a champion of social rights, women emancipation and poverty eradication at a global level.

It should be noted that the NRM government under President Yoweri Museveni has been praised for excelling in giving equality to women socially, economically and politically having had the first female Vice President in Africa during the 1990s and a large number of female Members of Parliament.

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Ugandans mourn fallen goalkeeper Dhaira

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Our Reporter
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A sombre mood has engulfed the nation following news that Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Abel Dhaira, 28, had lost his battle against cancer on Sunday.

Fans, friends and well-wishers took to social media to show their grief and comfort the football star’s family all evening.

Former Cranes captain Ibra Ssekajja was among the first Ugandans to comfort Dhaira’s family, ” Its so sad that Abel who gave his best for Uganda and made us all proud has died at such a young age. May his soul rest in peace and I hope his family stays strong in such a trying situation, ” the New York Red Bull youth coach told EagleOnline on Sunday.

Vietnam based defender Andy Mwesigwa who played with the deceased from 2009 to 2013 on the national team said on his facebook, “On a sad note we have lost our brother Abel Dhaira who has just died .. #RIP brother “

Presidential assistant in charge of media Don Wanyama called on all Ugandans to go to Namboole on Tuesday and support The Cranes in memory of Dhaira; “The Uganda Cranes should do it for Dhaira on Tuesday. Was to be in the village but now I will ensure am in Namboole on Tuesday to cheer on our national team. Tulumbe ffena whether FDC, NRM or Go Forward.”

With the Uganda Cranes enroute from West Africa where they lost to Burkina Faso 1-0 in a 2017 Africa Nations Cup Qualifier, Fufa official Bernard Ogwal told this website, ” Uganda has lost a soldier in Abel and its very sad for his family and Uganda as a country. Fufa will do all it can to give our former star a good sendoff.”

The former Express FC goalie had been featuring for IBV Vestmannaeyjar in the Icelandic Premier League and his coach Bjarni Johansson said the club had tried their best to give him the best medical attention there is but in vain. IBV had earlier this month organized a testimonial to raise money for his treatment.

Dhaira had also played for Uganda Revenue Authority, AS Vita (DRC) and Tanzanian giants Simba before heading to Europe.

May his soul rest in peace.

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Sheikh Muzaata declares “war” against gay leaning MPs

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Our Reporter
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Sheikh Muzaata

Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata, a Muslim cleric has vowed to “fight” all Ugandan legislators who will vote against the anti-gay bill that might be reintroduced in parliament in the incoming parliament.

While addressing prayers at Kalutinsi Mosque in Kampala, Muzaata warned that pro- gay legislators would face it “rough” if they support homosexuality.

“We shall make those legislators who support homosexuality to do it in front of everyone to prove that what they are doing is right,” he said.

Most Ugandans have come out to support the anti-law before it was annulled by the High Court in 2014 on grounds that the bill in parliament before President signed it into law, was passed without quorum.

Sheikh Muzaata further called upon all those against homosexuality to come out in full force to fight it. “Those pro homosexuality legislators need to be punished,” Muzaata noted without mentioning which legislators are pro-gays.

The Muslim cleric further called on religious leaders to stop interfering in politics. He argued that although Besigye’s arrest is unlawful, religious leaders shouldn’t interfere “that much”.  “We were told not to interfere with political issues and indeed we should leave them to politicians.” He said

Sheikh Muzaata is a contraversial cleric whose past remarks have raffled feathers with politicians and traditional leaders especially the Katikkiro of Buganda, Peter Mayega, whom he has accused of using his position as Katikkiro to do private business.

 

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