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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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Gen. Sejusa’s case in jeopardy as Military court boss is admitted in hospital

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Our Reporter
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Gen.Levi-Karuhanga

KAMPALA: The chairman of the General Court Martial, Maj. Gen. Levi Karuhanga is admitted at Nakasero Hospital. This puts a number of cases including that of the incarcerated Gen. David Sejusa in jeopardy.

Gen. Karuhanga was admitted for illness not yet known this week but the army says he was improving and might resume work soon. The Court cannot sit in the absence of its chairman.

However, the army says all the court sessions have been suspended until the former commander of African Union troops recovers.

It’s not clear whether Gen. Sejusa who was supposed to appear before the court will be brought to court. The army says Gen. Karuhanga had gone for routine medical examination but was later admitted on the advice of the doctors.

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No more violence in Kasese and Bundibugyo-Kayihura

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Jonathan Kamoga
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The Inspector General of Police, Gen.  Edward Kale Kayihura has assured the country that the situation in the western districts of Kasese and Bundibugyo districts has been contained.

“The situation is calming down, yesterday and today has been peaceful and the joint forces of police and army presence in both districts have eased the tension and we look to occupy them entirely.” The IGP said.

Gen .Kayihura disclosed that the joint force is fighting to dominate the whole of the districts in the region an effort to entirely curb the violence.

Attacks in Bundibugyo started on February 24, 2016 after the announcement of local council five chairperson result. Rivals supporters attacked each other, many were killed, houses were torched and others fled their homes. To this, the IGP says currently, families are settling and that “there are no more migrations.”

In Kasese various groups of people armed with clubs, pangas, spears, bows and arrow have attacked police and army officers on patrol, police posts have also been attacked.

The forces have killed about six attackers and injured several; police officers have also been injured in the clashes.

This prompted the Inspector General of Police to pitch camp in the region.

“These are not random attacks, they are organized criminality, some attackers have been killed and others have been captured, these will help us find out who is behind this.” said Gen.Kayihura.

He also added that the CIID in the region is working tirelessly and hunting for more of the attackers.

“The best defence is offence, and we are going after those people, we are currently succeeding, we have indicators of who might be behind this but we can’t make public statements now” he added.

The IGP said that both the cultural leaders of the Bamba and the Bakonzo agreed in unison to help police end this chaos.

Mr.Kayihura warned Ugandans to be be vigilant as according to police, there has been intelligence of an imminent Al-Shabaab attack on Uganda since January.

 

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Besigye not under house arrest-Kayihura

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Jonathan Kamoga
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IGP-Gen. Kayihura

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen.Kale Kayihura has refuted claims that his force is keeping former Forum for Democratic change presidential candidate Dr.Kizza Besigye Under house arrest.

Addressing journalists at police headquarters in Naguru, the IGP said police is just keeping a close eye on Besigye to prevent him from causing any form of chaos.

“Besigye is not under house arrest, all we are doing is closely monitoring his movement.” Kayihura said.

Gen.Kayihura also added that Besigye is the sole cause of his current situation because he carried out a defiant campaign and made inciting statements when he called out to the youth to “take back their country” and that he will remain under police watch until he either drops the notion of defiance or until police sees no further threat he may possess.

Repeated efforts to reach FDC spokesperson Mr.Semujju Ibrahim for a comment were futile as his known phone number was off.

Dr.Besigye has been locked down at his home with police visible outside, On many attempts of leaving home, he has on several occasions been arrested and detained at various police stations and taken back home later in the day .

His visitors have been regulated with police officers at the gate taking each visitor through tough screening before making endless calls to possibly a superior to get orders on whether to let in a certain visitor or not.

FDC Party president Mugisha Muntu, Besigye lawyer David Mpanga and Human rights activists from Human rights watch have been victims to this,relatives,supporters and journalists are not spared as many have been arrested ,driven to Kasangati and detained for a few hours only to be released later with no charges put up against them.

On this, the IGP said that police in its mandate to see peace prevail in the country has to be careful with who visits Besigye.

“We have to be vigilant on who visits him, but we have allowed many people to see him of recent.” said the IGP.

 

 

 

 

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PREVIEW: Burkina Faso vs Uganda

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Our Reporter
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Group D Afcon qualifiers

Saturday, Burkina Faso vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

Tuesday, Uganda vs Burkina Faso – Namboole 

There is a growing sense of optimism amongst Cranes players and Ugandans that this could finally be it.

Yes Uganda have come agonisingly close since 1978, when they were 2-0 losing finalists to hosts Ghana.

When they have not fallen short by a point, it was goal difference, and when they finally picked up the otherwise elusive away win, a 1-0 away victory in Guinea Bissau in the 2012 Afcon qualifiers, they bottled it at Namboole in a goalless draw with Kenya.

Yet, despite several falls over the years, Ugandans continue to hope, and now they have even more reason to anticipate given that the Cranes find themselves in a little different situation.

Another away victory has already been picked up in Comoros, but more tellingly is that coach Micho Sredojevic’s men lead Group D of the 2017 Nations Cup qualifiers with maximum points after two matches, the first time this is happening.

And with Comoros beating Botswana 1-0 on Friday to leave every team in the group with at least a victory, Uganda could make a huge leap closer to Gabon 2017 with three points off Burkina Faso on Saturday.

Head to head

The two teams have met four times winning once each and drawing the other. The two draws have come at home; 2-2 in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and a goalless international friendly.

Uganda Cranes win came at the 2014 CHAN finals beating the Stallion 2-1 thanks to a brace from Yunus Sentamu whilst Cranes their last and only visit to Ouagadougou 2-0.

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Faith

A win for Uganda would see them open a six-point lead on the Stallions, Comoros and Botswana, and with the reverse fixture just three days later in Kampala; the Cranes could do what they have failed in 39 years in just four matches.

The boys and their coach believe. “I feel motivated to play this game,” said Cranes midfielder Tonny Mawejje, who scored Uganda’s goal in the away victory over Comoros,.

“I have this strong a feeling that ‘we, beat Burkina Faso and we are in the promised land.’”

US-based Colorado Rapids midfield star Michael Azira reckons collectiveness will be paramount.

“We need to stick together as a group and work for each other. If we all pull together, there is nothing impossible,” the 28-year-old is quoted by the Daily Monitor.

“We all need to defend well,” he added, “If we defend well I know we have good strikers who can score goals. Overall we need to be disciplined.”

Coach Micho also knows they will have to summon their last sinew of energy to get something against the West Africans.

“We shall stretch over our limits but we also have got to be very disciplined when we attack, and organised when defending,” he said.

While victory or draw would further illuminate Uganda’s chances, anything short of a win would seriously dent the hosts’ chances, with their next game a trip to Kampala.

The plan

Uganda and Burkina Faso have each won once and drawn twice in the four times they have faced off.

The Stallions will be expected to come at the Cranes, with Burkina Faso hitmen Jonathan Pitroipa, Alain Traoré and Aristide Bancé pounding the visitors while Bakary Koné and company keep it tight at the back.

Micho Sredojevic is expected to play defensive with any of Hassan Wasswa and Michael Azira, together with Khalid Aucho, providing cover for the back four.

Tonny Mawejje, Farouk Miya and Kizito Luwagga should operate just ahead of the aforementioned duo, with team captain Geoffrey Massa leading the line.

Yet to concede in four Nations and World Cup qualifying matches, Dennis Onyango  should keep his place in goal, with Dennis Guma, Joseph Ochaya, Mrushid Juujo and Isaac Isinde completing the back four.

The Stallions coach Paulo Duarte has tasked his charges to be resolute and break down Onyango’s wall of defiance.

“We must wake up and correct our mistakes and promote the good things we have. We have to fight,” he told local Burkina Faso press.

  • Uganda Cranes Probable XI: Dennis Onyango, Denis Guma, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Kizito Luwagga, Farouk Miya, Geoffrey Massa
  • Substitutes: Robert Odongkara, Timothy Awany, Godfrey Walusimbi, Michael Azira, Moses Oloya, Emmanuel Okwi, Hamis Kiiza
  • @UPL
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Museveni to give Human Rights body more money

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Our Reporter
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President Yoweri Museveni has assured the Uganda Human Rights Commission that the NRM government will increase the organization’s funding to enable it come out of donor dependence. The President gave the assurance yesterday at State House, Entebbe during a meeting with a delegation of Uganda Human Rights Commission, led by Acting Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Katebalirwe Amooti wa Irumba.

The President told the delegation that issues pertaining to remuneration are important because Commissioners should be adequately remunerated to ensure that they are able to concentrate on their work wholeheartedly. He assured the delegation that he will discuss the pertinent issues with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for more funding to the Uganda Human Rights Commission.

Regarding the role of cultural leaders in the country, the President emphasized that it is unconstitutional for the cultural leaders to participate in partisan politics because they are charged with the responsibility of leading all the people irrespective of their subjects diverse political persuasions. He also stressed that those Ugandans that are involved in acts of violence will be held accountable for their actions.

Dr. Irumba reported to the President that the Uganda Human Rights Commission has been allotted Shs4.7 billion from donor funding in the 2015/2016 financial year while the Government of Uganda is disbursing Shs.7.2 billion to the Commission in the same fiscal year. He told the President that the Commission faces challenges arising from insufficient funding, none payments of tribunal awards and inadequate number of staff, among others. He observed that the performance of the Uganda Human Rights Commission would be better if the Commission received 100% government funding.

Dr. Irumba presented to President Museveni the Certificate of Award that the Uganda Human Rights Commission got in 2002 from the International Committee for all national human rights commissions that rated Uganda Human Rights Commission with an A+ as being one of the best performers. He also presented to the President another certificate of award from the Africa Commission for Human Rights that selected Uganda Human Rights Commission as the best Human Rights Commission performer in Africa in 2012.

Dr. Amooti wa Irumba also briefed the President on the work that is being undertaken by the Uganda Human Rights Commission, its achievements as well as its monitoring report on the just ended 2016 general elections. He commended the National Resistance Movement government for upholding human rights in the country saying that the Commission has continued to enjoy an uninterrupted work schedule that has made them to undertake their chores effectively.

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M7 asks Saudis to takeover Uganda roads

By
Stephen Muneza
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President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Saudi visitors to attract more investors to Uganda especially the road construction sector.

He was on Friday at State House, Nakasero meeting with the visiting Saudi Arabia Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Abdel Al-Jubeir who extended to the President warm greetings from King Salman bin Abdal Aziz al Saud.

The President proposed to the Saudi Government to get interested in facilitating and joining the construction of roads in Uganda.

Uganda road construction sector is currently dominated mostly European and Chinese-owned firms like China Communications Construction Ltd, Mortal Engil , Dott Services, and others.

Uganda is on a road construction binge. The first priority on the National Development Plan is to improve the condition of roads through tarmacking and maintenance. In the 2015/16 Financial Year, up to 400kms of roads are to be bituminised, 2,600kms of unpaved roads and 120km of urban paved roads are to be maintained. Currently, there are 16 road projects under way totalling to 1,143 kilometres. Major modern highways are to be built with public expenditure on roads expected to hit Shs2.3 trillion (approx. US$630 million).

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President Museveni, who warmly welcomed the delegation, also told the visiting Saudi Minister that Uganda plans to develop an integrated steel industry by ensuring the processing of the abundantly available iron ore in the country. He stressed that Uganda wants to have finished goods locally produced so that the country cuts down on the cost of transporting various items in their raw state for export. He informed the Minister and his delegation that there is need to process within the country agro- products such as fruits and grains. He called on the Saudi visitors to attract more investors to Uganda so that the entrepreneurs may also tap into the wide range of processing ventures in Uganda. He also proposed to the Saudi Government to get interested in facilitating and joining the construction of roads in Uganda.

The visiting Saudi Minister Al-Jubeir said that the Saudi Government is ready to invest in projects that are in Uganda’s interest.

The meeting that was attended, among others, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sam Kutesa, State Minister for International Affairs, Mr. Okello Oryem and Ugandas Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Yahaya Semuddu.

Why roads are the preferred means of transport

The Ministry of Works & Transport and by extension government has been variously accused of focusing too much on road transport at the expense of other means of transport.  This is true and it has a basis. Over 90% of cargo and passengers in Uganda move by road.  Road transport accounts for more than 90% of the country’s transport needs. In nominal terms the road network carries an average 40,000 million passenger –km per year compared with 9 million passenger –m by air, 6 million passenger –km by water  and non by rail. Therefore road transport is by far the commonest and most readily available means of travel for most Ugandans. Although railway would be a cheaper option especially linking the country to the ort of Mombasa for important export trade purposes, the cost of investment in the same venture quite prohibitive. But even though government was to consider other means of transport, investment in road would be an option that would not be ignored because of its importance and practical advantage.

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Police bans skating on roads

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Jonathan Kamoga
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Police has banned skating on roads and warned that defiant people will be prosecuted.

This follows numerous complaints by the public about wrong characters masquerading as skaters, who they say grab their property through vehicle windows and on street pavements.

According to the Deputy Police Spokesperson Polly Namaye, many of these criminals normally snatch laptop, phones, bags, side mirrors, bunches of matooke and charcoal from moving trucks.

“We have given instructions to all our traffic officers to caution the roller speed-skaters on the roads that they will be arrested. They have been banned due to public demand that many of them are thugs,” she said.

Police named areas around Bwaise, Nakulabye, the City Centre, and Kawempe as some of the hotspots to intensify the operation.

Meanwhile, police has said that residents of areas such as Makerere Kikoni and Mulago have expressed concern for criminal gangs that ambush and forcefully grab their property.

Police Spokesperson Mr Fred Enanga pointed out a group called Kifesi is the one terrorizing the city and that so far over 30 of its members have been arrested in different operations by the police Flying Squad.

“Most of these are juveniles aged 12 to 16 years, they put up road blocks and steal from people,” Mr Enanga said, adding that several operations and patrols are going on especially during night hours to curb the vice.

 

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