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General elections reflected the will of the people – Museveni

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Our Reporter
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President Yoweri Museveni has said he is not surprised that the judges found that the general elections held on the February 18, 2016 reflected the will of the people.

Below is the statement

“The lawyers normally talk of “reasonable men” when referring to what people can believe or otherwise. As the Monitor newspaper, notwithstanding your nature, would realize, Judges are “reasonable men and women” plus, plus. That is how they become Judges in the first place. I am not surprised, therefore, that they found that the General Elections held on the 18th of February, reflected the will of the people of Uganda.

In fact, the NRM scored more votes but many of them were suppressed as invalid votes as almost 5 per cent of the total votes cast. We did not bother to complain about this because we had enough votes to decisively win. Why inconvenience Ugandans with unnecessary altercation?

It also shows how institutions of the state have grown and recovered from the problems of the 1960s, 70s and early 1980s.

I salute the people of Uganda and the state institutions of Uganda. I also salute the NRM fraternity for their efforts during the whole electoral cycle.”

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

CHAIRMAN NRM AND PRESIDENT

OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

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Kayihura orders withdraw of police from Besigye’s home

By
Jonathan Kamoga
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ORDERED HUNT DOWN: IGP General Kale Kayihura

Kampala-The inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Kale Kayihura has ordered police at Kasangati   to withdraw security officers deployed at former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Kizza Besigye’s home.

Kayihura said that Besigye was put under preventative monitoring because He attempted to announce his own results yet the job is meant for the Electoral Commission. “That we could not allow happening because it would cause confusion.”

“He had not notified us as is required under the public order management act when he organized a procession to the Electoral Commission to demand for results. We detected this was going to cause chaos and disrupt business in the city. We then intervened and took him home.”Gen. Kayihura told a news conference this morning at police headquarters in Naguru.

“Withdrawal of our officers from Besigye’s home is an extension of a token of good will but we expect him to respect the law.” He said.

He however noted that he instructed the DPC to keep “a close eye” on Dr,Besigye’s movement and asked the four time presidential candidate to “cause problems” after police showing him good will.

“The truth is that he has not even been under house arrest in the first press. Like the other day he said he wanted to go to Church. I thought he was praying in Kasangati; little did we know that he had arranged with All Saints Church in Kampala. We still allowed him to go and pray.”

Dr. Besigye has been under what police calls preventative arrest for 42 days and even visitors to his home would be screened on top of getting permission from Assistant Inspector of Police, Andrew Felix Kaweesi.

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Museveni, Besigye agree to power-sharing deal

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Our Reporter
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President Yoweri Museveni and Dr Warren Kizza Besigye, his main challenger in the February presidential elections, have agreed to a power-sharing deal.

According to impeccable foreign affairs sources, the Museveni-Besigye deal was arrived at after talks brokered by shuttle diplomat Ambassador Johnnie Carson, who was assigned by US President Barack Obama to ensure that the two Ugandan leaders agree to the deal in a bid to enhance stability.

Johnnie Carson is a long-serving US diplomat who served as Ambassador to Uganda between 1991 and 1994, and also served as US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during President Obama’s first term between 2009 and 2013.

The source said Ambassador Carson separately met with Mr Museveni and Dr Besigye about two weeks ago. The source, who attended both meetings, said Mr Museveni promised Ambassador Carson that he would appoint Dr Besigye his vice president for a transitional period of five years, after which both Museveni and Besigye would entirely retire from Ugandan politics.

Another person who has been key in the talks is the Oxfam International Executive Director Winnie Byanyima is also Besigye’s wife.

According to sources, before, Amb. Carson came in; efforts had been initiated by the American Embassy in Kampala to soften the ground before Carson’s arrival. EagleOnline understands that a meeting is scheduled take place in Kenya preferred in Mombasa where both teams will lead selected committees of their delegations to observe the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding that will calumniate into power sharing government before swearing in May.

Mbale Municipality Member of Parliament and lead advisor to Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party on foreign affairs; Amb Jack Wamai Wamanga confirmed this development but advised that the country will be notified when everything is conclusive.

“It is true, we are engaging in a discussion that will further democracy in our country and this is done by our friends but again, we shouldn’t rush to conclude that we have given to the NRM but yet again, let us wait, we will tell the country when everything is conclusive” Amb. Wamai said.

Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Amb. James Mugume remained tight lipped but said there is nothing wrong with both Besigye and Museveni talking.

“Whatever you are talking about is new to me but why would it be surprising for the two leaders to engage in a meaningful discussion for the betterment of the country?”

 

Just pulled your legs! It’s April 1, Fools Day.

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Gen. Sejusa rejects meeting Museveni’s emissary

By
Richard Wanambwa
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Gen. David Sejusa

Luzira-Former Coordinator of Intelligence services, Gen David Sejusa currently incarcerated in Luzira Murchison Prisons last week refused to meet his friend Gen Elly Tumwine.

Gen Tumwine, the Member of Parliament representing the army in parliament had been sent by President Museveni to talk to the arrested General.

Sources at the correction facility, tell EagleOnline that during the Easter holiday on Saturday, Gen. Elly Tumwine went to Luzira prison to preside over a sports gala as the guest of honor but shortly after the function, asked the prison authorities to pay a visit and also give an Easter gift to Gen Sejusa.

When Gen Tumwine reached the Prisons, he wrote a chit that was taken to Gen. Sejusa to acknowledge whether the visitor should be allowed in or not.

But Gen. Sejusa asked why Gen. Tumwine had come to visit him in Luzira after a long time of incarceration.

“It is true we received Gen. Tumwine here as a guest of honor during the gala. He also wanted to pay a visit to Gen. Sejusa whom, he had described as a friend but upon consultation from Sejusa, he rejected and he looked unhappy about the visit” a source said.

When EagleOnline contacted Gen. Tumwine for comment, he confirmed visiting Luzira as guest of honor but not an emissary of President Museveni.

“It is true I went to Luzira but this was for the gala. But why this speculation? I don’t like this hype” Gen. Tumwine said.

Gen. Tumwine and Gen. Sejusa are longtime friends during and after the bush war that brought President Museveni to power in 1986.

According to military sources, Gen. Tuwmine rejected Museveni’s suggestion to lead Gen Sejusa’s arresting team early February.

 

 

 

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The ultimate Kyadondo corporate league players we’ve all played with

By
Stephen Muneza
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1.Isaac, Mister Van Gaal: For some reason, this guy thinks that repeating Isaac Isinde’s tactics from NTV’s Sports Bar can be replicated by some ragtag bunch of players. Will complicate things by trying to suggest a Micho-esque 3-2-1-3-1 formation, and no-one is surprised that when this does happen, he’s caught out of position.

2.“Refugee CEO living the UG dream”: No-one knows his nationality, but he’s been in Uganda a bit too long like all Sudanese for anyone to ask. However, he is a clever chap who whose brilliance doesn’t match him … that apparently is enough to make him the ‘Broke CEO’, so you frantically have stuck a cliched nickname on him and it’s stuck. Much like Neymar , he actually can’t head the ball, is too lightweight and lacks pace – yet somehow is a ‘decent presence to have about’ at corners and free-kicks.

3.Muhinda, the small guy: Always a left-back. No-one is sure whether or not he gets his boots from the kids’s section of St Francis PRIMARY School Ntinda, but as a steadfast member of the squad, people aren’t too fussed anyway. Always makes top three of player’s player of the year at the end of season awards (that ka guy aka kamanyi IT), not because he’s done anything spectacular, but because it’s those sort of importancy that will make him stay another season – no-one wants to play left-back, after all.

4.Shawn, the resident f**kboy: Is his name actually Shawn, or has someone become borderline skirt chaser and just called him that the first time he turned up? No-one will ever know, because no-one will ever dare ask. Guy tamanyi RogerMigisha! He wil even take a selfie while playing soccer. This guy can even let the opponents score just to hit the bean of the opposing captain’s girlfriend.

5.Pius, the small gate general: Staggering into the changing room with a litre bottle of Lucozade and bloodshot eyes Pius is the person you avoid at all costs. He’s a loose cannon, he’s just been on the razz, and he only turned up because ‘it keeps the fitness levels up’. No-one has ever, or will ever, mention that a better way of keeping the fitness levels up is not necking ten cans of Stella the night before, but the important thing is just KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN. He was probably a fairly good player before the booze took over, but the lure of Centenary Park nightclubs and cheap pints of Uganda Waragi was all too tempting.

6.Ssenkubuge, the brand manager: Obviously the club mean guy by virtue that the fact he’s a graphics fella, he’ll bang on more about artworks than appearances, will bore you to death at the end of season awards (wasn’t able to pick Campusbee SMA Blog of the year award on 30/3/2016), but remember – this man is vital to your club.

7.Kwesiga, the goal machine who is five years behind any trend: Desperately stuck in the 90s. He’ll still think saying ‘Wazzup’ is funny when he answers the phone, he wears an Obote  bush now that he’s grown his hair long, but as soon as you try and make a joke about him still watching old episodes of That’s Life Mwaatu and using Imperial lather.

8.RIZZY, the bang average bald guy: What he lacks on the football pitch he makes up in effort. Always the guy to have a small motivational word at half-time, without realising he’s usually at fault for the things he’s said ‘we must improve on’. Stays in the team because of the satisfying sound the ball makes on his folically-challenged head when he goes up for a header. HE likes BOND 7 after games by the way.

9.Solo, the ex-semi pro: Kawunyemu v Kifesi Wanderers – Pre Season FriendlyAbsolutely always has a nickname based on his surname like ‘Bontius’ or ‘Rwamutwe’ or ‘Head Boy’, this guy will have claimed that he used to play semi-pro and definitely had trials at a professional club (always Kawunyemu v Kifesi Wanderers). But in the age of the internet no-one has ever found a trace of him playing even at Sunday league level.

10.Richard the guy who wears glasses: There’s always one, isn’t there? And every week, without fail, that fateful moment will happen when he goes up for a header… and the glasses come crashing of the face. There’s also the guy who wears glasses, but still rocks the Edgar Davids look. Beware, these guys are an endangered species. They could just be about get away with it when Davids was playing, but less so now. Where are our bespectacled heroes these days?! I mean the most loved bosses and founders of your startup.

11.Odeke, the cliche spouter: This fella claims he has mob IQ but often has absolutely no knowledge of the game, but like a 4-year-old child has been around the game long enough to repeat ‘useful’ phrases. “Box them in!”, “mukube picture”, and “bend it like Muneza” are some of the irritants he’ll spout over the course of 90 minutes.

12.Atukwasize, the defiant  one: Draws really, really fast. Delivery? Absolutely zero. But look, he can run really, really fast guys. And that’s what counts. HE EVEN THINKS Kasangati is state house.

12.Onen, the ‘Big Guy’: Annoyingly difficult to play against, his size is his biggest asset – horrible to go into a 50/50 challenge with, surprisingly good feet and is always ‘busy’ when training is just cardio. He likes porn like nothing riyale.

13.Senyimba, the football scribe: For some reason, this guy thinks that repeating Uganda coach Micho tactics during an Cranes training session ahead of the AFCON 2017 qualifier against Burkina Faso at Kyadondo  Pork Refinery on April 1, 2016 in Nakawa, Kampala.

14………. add yours

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Use traditional justice to bring back children causing insecurity in Sebei – Museveni

By
Jonathan Kamoga
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Kapchorwa-President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people of Sebei region to use the traditional justice system to bring back their children who are causing insecurity in Sebei region.

He noted that using the traditional justice system could get rid of impunity. He however, warned that if the suspected group led by UPDF deserter Julius Chelimo refuses to return peacefully, he will use his own methods to solve the problem of insecurity in the region.

“If the suspected group causing insecurity can come back through the traditional justice system, it will be better than to hunt for them,” he said.

The President was last evening speaking to a group of elders, opinion leaders, religious leaders and political leaders among others from Sebei region at Kapchorwa State Lodge. The group was led by the Kapchorwa district chairman Sam Cheptorus. The meeting was attended by the First Lady who is also Minister for Karamoja Affairs Janet Museveni.

The group had initially requested the President to grant Chelimo amnesty and allow him back in the army if he surrendered peacefully.

The President however said such people cannot be accepted back to serve in the army because they have killed and will spoil the army. “He may be granted amnesty in future after discussions but if such a person is admitted back to serve in the army how will he treat the one who steals money?” he asked.

Museveni said that such people might be assisted to find a way of living in future.

He noted that this issue can be solved peaceful through the community action by using the elders adding that National Resistant Movement does not believe in impunity.

He pledged Shs50 million towards supporting the security committee that will be formed by the group to conduct meetings in order to address the problem of insecurity in the region.

He also called on the leaders to counsel the youths who might be deceived into doing wrong things that can lead to death. He cited the example of Alice Lakwana who made many people to die through lies. He asked the families to concentrate on profitable enterprises like growing coffee, fruits, rearing of pigs, poultry, and dairy farming among others in order to generate more money to support the family. He advised the Sebei people not to grow maize that takes a lot of time to mature adding that it does not earn enough money.

He further warned them against disputes over boundaries saying that the boundaries that were marked right from the independence will be observed accordingly.

The President urged the Police to wake up and be prepared to provide security, maintain law and order in the society.

The delegation from Sebei accepted to use the traditional justice system to bring back their children who are causing insecurity in the region. They accept also to form the security committee that will be briefing the president on their progress in addressing the in security in the region. They accepted to work as a team to ensure that peace returns to the region adding that they never anticipated such an attack. They said they will organise meetings with the clan leaders in order to find lasting solutions to the security situation.

The group told the president that some of the youths are misled by the rivals of Museveni who promised them a lot of things.

 

 

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Indulging Katogo Cravings

By
Evelyn Masaba
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Katogo is one of the most cooked dishes in Uganda especially in Kampala. The city has a number of different tribes from different regions of the country, yet when it comes to breakfast everyone agrees on two things, katogo or kikomando.

Katogo is basically a matooke (green bananas) cooked in a pot with beef, offals and groundnut paste or plain vegetables sometimes with a hint of ghee.

Over the years, the recipes handed down in several kitchens have changed with addition of different ingredients such as substitution of matooke with Irish potatoes.

Below is a simple recipe for making beef katogo.

To make beef katogo, you will need;
-5 peeled fingers of matooke (depending on how many people you are cooking for and in this case we are cooking for one.)
– Boneless beef ¼ KG
-2 tomatoes
– 1 big red onion
– Two spring onions
– 1 big bell/ green peppers
– 1 fresh clove of garlic
– 1 carrot
– Two fresh spinach leaves
– Coriander leaves (sometimes known as cilantro)
-Cooking Oil
– Rosemary
– Mchuzi mix (In this case, Royco)

All the above ingredients can be easily found at any roadside vegetable stall all over Kampala and all together will cost you approximately 10, 000 UGX. There are several markets in the country for whatever district you are in that you can access farm fresh vegetables.

katogooo

Instructions
– Heat up a pot and pour in some oil, wait till the oil heats up.
– As the oil heats up, finely chop the carrots, onions, pepper and garlic. Chop the tomatoes too and place them on the side. You cut the veggies into small pieces depending on what style is easy for you to cut them into.
– Pour the chopped vegetables into the pot and cook till they are brown.
– Add the tomatoes, cover the pot and let them cook for three minutes.
– Add finely chopped spinach
– Add salt and mchuzi mix for taste then stir.
– Add the beef with a little bit of water then cover the pot and let it cook for four minutes
– Add a cup and a half of water.
– Add the matooke and cover the pot. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
– Turn the heat low and uncover the pot, let it simmer for three minutes and switch of the fire.
OR
– You can skip the frying and throw all the ingredients into the pot, add salt, mchuzi mix and a cup of water.
– Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes.

You can serve the Katogo with a slice of avocado and a glass of juice. Katogo is a meal that can be eaten all day so whatever time you crave it, make it and indulge.

Kattooo

Bon Appetite!

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Handling the Kampala Heatwave

By
Evelyn Masaba
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Kampala has been experiencing a heavy heatwave for the past few months with a little rain here and there for some days, then right back to the heat.
A heat wave is an extended period of extreme heat, often accompanied by high humidity. Prolonged periods of high temperatures and high humidity can be very dangerous for your health. In extreme heat and humidity, evaporation is slowed and your body has to work very hard to maintain a normal temperature.
The heat can be rather too much since most Ugandans are used to a mixture of both rainy and sunny days that are not extremely hot.
We have a few recommendations on how to handle the heat wave and what not to do to avoid heat associated accidents.
 
Hydrate
Drinking water or juice during the hot season is the most obvious way to handle the increase in environmental temperatures around us. You need to have enough cool water with you wherever you go to be safe. There are several shops that sell portable water bottles that you can fill with juice or water and the best part is most of them regulate the temperatures of their contents. Or make sure you stock up on drinking water if you don’t boil the water at your home.
 
Stay Indoors
If you don’t have to leave the house you can stay in doors especially for people who can do their work at home. The concrete walls on our homes help protect us from the heat, so it is better than being outside in the direct heat.
 
Dress Appropriately
Stay away from heavy material clothing since they hold in the heat, do not wear sweaters, or leather and very tight clothes.
Wear light colored clothes and material such as; Linen, chiffon and cotton which are usually referred to as breathing material because they don’t hold in sweat or heat, keeping your body fresh enough for the heat.
 
Look out for the Vulnerable
People handle heat related issues differently especially the old, sickly and young. Don’t let children play for long hours in the heat especially during weekends, the heat affects them more easily than adults.
Pregnant women have to be monitored too because the heat is rather extreme on their bodies.
If someone is sick as well as old, make sure they stay indoors to avoid any extreme effects on their health during the heat because it can get dangerous.
 
Reduce Your Workouts
We all love staying fit and trim, but the hot season is not the time to over exert your body. If you are to work out avoid heavy and strenuous routines and stick to the light ones, do not workout during the hottest times of the day being; 11am to 3pm. You can do early morning workouts and late evening, but avoid heavy traffic areas due to accidents.
 
Try Swimming
Swimming is the best exercise during the heat since the water regulates your body temperature and keeps you cool at the same time keeping you fit.
You can use the hot season to polish up on your swimming skills and enjoy the hot days too instead of not having much to do.
Do not Leave Children in Cars
If you are always traveling with your children in cars, please avoid leaving them in cars under the heat especially when you have to do a short dash into a market or store. Do park under a shade, leave your windows down or just take them along to whatever short thing you are running for.
 
Buy a Fan or Air Conditioner
Fans are not hard to find around Kampala, so please buy one for the nights and days when the heat is too extreme. It helps to stay cool and if you can afford an air conditioning unit, you can have one installed into your house. There’s nothing better than walking into a cool place after being in the heat all day.
 
Eat light
On hot days, try eating more green than usual or drink as much juice as possible. When having a full meal, eat in phases and small portions.
Salads and juice are good for your body within this season and any foods that are rich in proteins.
Avoid alcohol and too much salt as much as possible and try replacing them with water.
Heavy Makeup
Keep away from heavy makeup ladies, your skin needs to breath when it’s too hot and if you are to wear makeup use mostly that with oil free ingredients.
You need to protect your skin so always apply very light makeup and drink a lot of water to detox or keep wet wipes in your bag for moments when you need to wipe it off easily or cool off.
 
Shower
If you can, take frequent showers during the day and night. Your water bill will be a little higher, but your body won’t get a heat stroke or you have several wet towels in the house to use during the hot parts of the day.
 
 
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NRM delighted with Supreme Court ruling

By
Jonathan Kamoga
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NRM supporters celebrate after the Supreme Court ruling today

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has expressed delight after the Supreme Court ruled in the party’s favor by dismissing a presidential elections petition filed by former Go Forward presidential candidate John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, challenging the re-election of NRM’s Yoweri Museveni.

“We have been exonerated, congratulations to Mr Museveni, congratulations to Ugandans,” said the NRM Secretary General Justine Kasule Lumumba, while addressing the press today shortly after the Supreme Court ruling.

More supporters celebrate at Kyadondo today
More supporters celebrate at Kyadondo today

Ms Lumumba said that since they are on the course to swearing in, the party intends to explain in detail to Ugandans how its manifesto is going to be executed in the next five years.

She also scoffed at Hon Amama Mbabazi for filing ‘a shallow petition’ and asked him to head back to NRM.

“He should come back, tell us the reasons as to why he went and we see how to put them right,” said the Secretary General.

Talking about Dr Besigye statements of disagreeing with the court ruling, Ms Lumumba said that the FDC flag bearer risked contempt of court consequences.

“He should respect the law; he helped mend it in 1995 as a National (Political) Commissar,” she added.

The NRM plans grand celebrations on Sunday at Kololo Independence Grounds, described as a ‘double win’ for the party.

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‘City Square’ cordoned off

By
Jonathan Kamoga
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CORDONED OFF: The Constitutional Square in Kampala

Police and the military have cordoned off the Constitutional Square, fearing an uprising.

According to an eyewitness, the deployment was effected following the Supreme Court ruling today, where a petition by John Patrick Amama Mbabazi against the declaration of Yoweri Museveni as president-elect was thrown out for lack of evidence.

Earlier today, Chief Justice Bart Katureebe lad a nine-bench Coram that unanimously ruled in favour of the respondents, Yoweri Museveni and the Electoral Commission.

Mr Mbabazi went to court following the Feb 18 elections where Mr Museveni got 62 per cent and his closest challenger FDC’s Dr Kizza Besigye got 35 per cent. Besigye has since rejected the results and said he would take to ‘defiance’ as a means of expressing his disenfranchisement, prompting security to place him under arrest at home.

Meanwhile, today’s ruling has reportedly not gone down well with sections of the community, with some people taking onto social media platforms to vent out their frustration, paving the way for police and the military to deploy in strategic centres around the city including the Constitutional Square.

 

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