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Museveni orders for compensation of 39 victims of Ntoroko flood

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Geoffery Serugo
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Ntoroko flood victims

President Yoweri Museveni has directed for compensation of each family which lost their loved ones in the recent floods in the areas of Kigyezi and Ntoroko.

At least 23 people died, 16 injured and hundreds displaced as floods cut off 10 villages in Bweramule Sub County, Ntoroko District after River Semliki burst its banks.

“I have directed the State House Comptroller to give Shs5 million each to the families of those who died and Shs1 million each for those who were injured. Those losses of life re-emphasize the need to observe the environmental requirements strictly,” he said.

Museveni directed that there should be no buildings or gardens 50 metres from river banks, 200 metres from the Lake shore, no building on hills with a gradient greater than 30 degrees.

He said forests hold the soil and prevent the land slides. The roots of the trees hold the soil. The forests near the river banks and Lake shores filter the water going into the rivers or Lakes, so that they do not silt.  It is therefore wrong to interfere with this delicate work of God and nature.

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President Museveni receives accolades from Catholic and Orthodox Churches

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Simon Kabayo
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The Orthodox Church has honored President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for maintaining Peace and Stability in Uganda and the whole region.

At a ceremony to witness the consecration and official opening of St. George and Andrew the Apostle Church and a Secondary School in Lwemiyaga, Sembabule District on Sunday May 7th, 2023, the President received an accolade for his good leadership and in recognition of his support to the activities of the Orthodox Church in Uganda.

The Vice President Major (rtd) Jessica Alupo Rose Epel delivered the accolade to the President at State House Entebbe on Monday, which was given to him by His Eminence Chariton Ilunga, the Archbishop of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of Congo who represented His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Theodoros II.

President Museveni in a message delivered by H.E Alupo, thanked the faithful of the Orthodox Church in Lwemiyaga, for their generous contributions towards the completion of St. George and Andrew the Apostle Church and a Secondary School, which will extend educational services to the surrounding community.

“The NRM government recognises the contribution of the Orthodox Church in extending social services to the people of Uganda, especially in the health and education sectors. The Church has continued to partner with the Government in lifting the population’s standards of living through construction of schools, hospitals etc.,” the President noted, saying it’s a clear indication that the Church cares about the material needs of the believers.

President Museveni emphasized that whereas spiritual nourishment is important, it is not the only aspect of the Christian ministry. He believes a holistic and relevant ministry must express equal concern for the physical needs of the faithful because while here on earth, the believers too, have physical needs like food, clothes, shelter and medicine that must be satisfied.

“Therefore, I call upon all religious leaders to join hands with the Government in the wealth creation campaign to eliminate poverty. Poverty, in Uganda, arises from the fact that 39% of the households are still engaged in subsistence farming. They are still working only for food. This is dangerous because in addition to food, there are other human wants required to live a happy and long life,” the President said, adding that human needs have a monetary value, meaning they can only be obtained through the medium of money.

President Museveni also welcomed an accolade given to him by the Reverend Sisters of St Francis who celebrated 100 years of existence last Saturday May 6, 2023.

The accolade was in appreciation of the government’s support to the Catholic Church and their activities and most importantly, appreciating H.E. the President’s recognition of the founder of Sisters of St. Francis Sister Mary Kevin Kearney locally referred to as Maama Keviina who was offered a medal in 2014 by President Museveni.

At the ceremony held at the Sisters’ Mother House at Nkokonjeru, Buikwe district, Her Excellency the Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Museveni and delivered his message.

The President congratulated the Little Sisters of St. Francis upon reaching their 100th Anniversary saying, the celebration is a testimony of their faithfulness to God and mankind since 1st May, 1923.

“I join you to celebrate the vision and wisdom of Sister Mary Kevin Kearney and her companions, who laid a solid foundation for the Little Sisters of St. Francis. I commend the Little Sisters of St. Francis for your devotion to the fight against poverty, disease and ignorance in the communities,” H.E Museveni said. He thanked Sr. Rita Christine Nakitende, Superior General, for her good stewardship and the warm invitation extended to him.

President Museveni commended the Catholic Church for maintaining a cordial relationship and partnership with the NRM government, in working towards the socio-economic transformation of Ugandan society.

“The Church has exploited the private sector-friendly policies of the NRM government to extend social services to the public. For instance, faith-based institutions have constructed a number of schools and hospitals across the country,” the President added, describing the gesture as proof of the Church’s concern for the material and physical well-being of the believers.

He however rallied believers to participate in income generating activities to sustain their households like Jesus Christ, who besides preaching the good news, was also a carpenter.

He said poverty in Uganda is caused by subsistence farming i.e., working for the stomach only which is dangerous in the modern era where all goods and services needed to sustain life must be bought with money.

“Therefore, I call upon the religious leaders to encourage our people to select profitable enterprises in the four sectors of: commercial agriculture, with the correct calculation; industries; services and ICT. These are the sectors where households can generate jobs and incomes,” H.E Museveni said, and reassured them of government’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the whole Country; construction of the necessary social and economic infrastructure, as a way of facilitating and attracting local and foreign investments to create jobs and incomes for Ugandans.

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Parliament to pay tribute to late Minister Charles Engola

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Our Reporter
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Col (rtd) Charles Engola

Parliament is set to hold a special sitting to pay tribute to the Late Rtd Col Okello Charles Patrick Engola, the former State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development who was shot dead by his bodyguard.


His body was brought by Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) funeral team. The body was received by Speaker Anitah Among and legislators.


The fallen MP for Oyam north was shot and killed by his body guard Pte Wilson Sabiiti at his residence in Kyanja. The killer fired several shots at close range before fleeing the scene up to the trading center, ring road where he entered a salon and shot himself dead.


Eye witnesses claimed that the two had a quarrel before the body guards couched the gun and shot at the minister as he entered his car to go for work. The body guard allegedly faulted the minister for failure to avail him some funds to cater for his pregnant woman after taking a long time without being paid.


Following his death, President Yoweri Museveni said his killing by this body-guard was a big crime to Patriotism in Uganda. We would have hunted him to exact justice on him. Unfortunately, he took his own life; hence, we did not have that opportunity.


He ordered that the slain retired soldier be accorded official burial. Engola will be laid to rest on Friday at his ancestral home in Oyam district.

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Housing Finance Bank Strengthens Presence in Uganda with New Hoima City Branch Launch

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Our Reporter
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Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has announced the launch of its 18th branch in Hoima City to provide the people of Hoima City and the surrounding areas with access to a wide range of banking services. The launch ceremony – was graced by Mr. Hannington Wasswa, Director of Commercial Banking at the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa, Senior Presidential Advisor on oil, gas, and minerals Industries, among other dignitaries from the district leadership, the religious and business community. On behalf of the Bank was the Managing Director Mr. Michael K. Mugabi, The Executive Director Peace Ayebazibwe accompanied by members of senior management team. The event took place at the new branch Plot 45 – 57 Fort Portal Road, Bunyoro Kitara Building. 

The new branch is aligned with HFB’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and providing accessible and affordable financial services to individuals and businesses to all Ugandans. The Bank recognizes the importance of reducing the housing deficit in Uganda that currently stands at about 2.4 million units and supporting the growth of large, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mr. Michael Mugabi, the Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank, expressed his delight about opening their 18th branch in Hoima City as a new chapter in the Bank’s history. He said, “This is an exciting milestone for us as a bank and a significant stride towards our core purpose of providing convenient, affordable, relevant, and empowering solutions to the people of Uganda. The Hoima branch is an extension of our commitment to providing exceptional service and being a trusted financial partner in everything we do. We will strive to deliver on that promise every day of our stay here.”

Mr. Hannington Wasswa, the Director of Commercial Banking at the Bank of Uganda, applauded HFB for implementing a growth and expansion program aimed at broadening the reach and delivery of banking services to the Ugandan public. He said, “Hoima City and its surroundings have great economic growth and development potential. The region is at the forefront of Uganda’s oil exploration activities with projected growth  in various economic sectors such as tourism, construction, trade and commerce. This makes the location of this branch well suited for Housing Finance Bank’s drive to extend banking services to large, medium and small-sized business enterprises. It is indeed the perfect opportunity for the Bank to serve the community by supporting local businesses through providing the much-needed financial services that meet the population’s diverse needs.”

HFB’s expansion into Hoima comes off the back of impressive 2022 full-year financial results where the Bank hit the one trillion mark in customer deposits and became one of the country’s top five most profitable banks. Furthermore, launching the new branch in Hoima City is part of HFB’s 2023-2027 strategic plan underpinned by people and culture, customer experience, affordable solutions, and stakeholder engagement.

Housing Finance Bank customers can now conveniently access services through Hoima branch, the bank’s 18th Branch or at the other HFB branches spread across the country including Kololo, Nakasero, Ndeeba, Kampala Road, Namuwongo, Jinja, Tororo, Arua, Mbale, Mbarara, FortPortal, Ntinda, Mukono, Lira, Gulu, Kikuubo, and Garden City. Customers can also access services through the bank’s alternative channels including mobile banking, internet banking and across 941 authorised bank agents and 21 automated teller machines (ATMs).  

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Real Madrid – A Brief History of Success

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Real Madrid beat Al Ain to win the 2018 Club World Cup

Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in the history of the sport. With a long and storied history dating back to 1902, Real Madrid has won numerous domestic and international titles, cementing its place as one of the most iconic clubs in football.

From legendary players like Di Stefano and Zidane to world-class coaches such as Mourinho and Ancelotti, Real Madrid has always attracted some of the biggest names in football. 

From Humble Beginnings to Dominance

Real Madrid was founded in 1902 by a group of university students who were passionate about football. The club started off playing friendly matches against other local teams, and it wasn’t until 1905 that they participated in their first official competition. In the years that followed, Real Madrid began to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in Spanish football.

They won their first domestic title, the Copa del Rey, in 1905 and went on to win it several more times over the next few decades. Regardless, it wasn’t until the early 1950s that Real Madrid truly cemented its place as one of Europe’s top clubs under the legendary manager Miguel Munoz.

During the Spanish Civil War, Real Madrid was forced to change its name to Club de Fútbol Madrid due to political reasons. Yet, after the end of the war in 1939, they were allowed to use their original name again. This period was a difficult time for the club as they struggled financially and on the pitch. But despite these challenges, Real Madrid continued to play and represent their city with pride.

One of the most memorable moments of this era came in 1943 when Real Madrid faced FC Barcelona in a match that would later be known as “The Battle of Chamartin”. The heated rivalry between these two teams boiled over into violence during this match, with players from both sides getting involved in physical altercations. Despite all this chaos, Real Madrid managed to come out on top with an 11-1 victory over their rivals.

This win helped boost morale among Real Madrid fans and players alike during a time when Spain was still recovering from its tumultuous past. It also set the stage for future years of success as Real Madrid continued to build its reputation as one of Europe’s top football clubs.

Additionally, Real Madrid and easyMarkets have agreed to a three-year partnership, beginning with the 2020–21 season, under which easyMarkets will serve as the club’s official online trading partner.

Global Supremacy

The early 2000s saw Real Madrid enter a new era of dominance with the arrival of the “Galácticos”. This term referred to a group of world-class players that were signed by the club, including Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, and David Beckham. With a star-studded lineup and a focus on attacking football, Real Madrid won three consecutive Champions League titles from 1998-2002 under the guidance of manager Vicente del Bosque.

This period also saw them win two La Liga titles and one Intercontinental Cup. The Galácticos era established Real Madrid as not only one of Europe’s top clubs but also as a global brand with millions of fans worldwide.

One of the most iconic moments of the Galácticos era came in 2002 when Real Madrid faced Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League final. With Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo, and Beckham all playing together, expectations were high for Real Madrid to win their ninth European Cup. However, it was Zidane who stole the show with one of the greatest goals in Champions League history.

In the 45th minute of the match, a cross from Roberto Carlos found Zidane on the edge of the box. Without letting it touch the ground, he volleyed it into the top corner past a helpless goalkeeper. The goal has since been immortalized as one of football’s greatest moments and helped cement Zidane’s legacy as one of Real Madrid’s greatest-ever players.

Recent Triumphs  

In recent years, Real Madrid has continued to add to its already impressive trophy cabinet. Under the leadership of Zinedine Zidane, the club won three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016-2018 and also added two La Liga titles in 2017 and 2020. Real Madrid’s success is not just limited to senior team football either – their youth academy, La Fabrica, has produced some of the world’s most talented players including Raul, Iker Casillas, and Sergio Ramos.

Looking ahead, Real Madrid will undoubtedly continue to strive for success both domestically and internationally as they aim for their fourteenth Champions League title. With a rich history behind them and a bright future ahead, it’s clear that Real Madrid will remain one of football’s most iconic clubs for many years to come.

Real Madrid’s recent triumphs have not only been on the pitch but also off it. In 2019, Real Madrid launched a groundbreaking initiative called the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience. The program aims to provide underprivileged children from around the world with a unique footballing experience while also teaching them valuable life skills.

The first edition of the program took place in Dubai and saw over 180 children from countries such as Jordan, Palestine, and Sudan participate in a week-long football camp led by Real Madrid coaches. The children were provided with all necessary equipment and accommodation for free, making it possible for them to enjoy an experience they would never have had otherwise.

The program was a huge success and has since expanded to other countries such as Japan and China. The Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience not only provides an opportunity for young footballers but also helps promote social inclusion and unity through sport.

Future Goals

As for future goals on the pitch, Real Madrid’s focus is undoubtedly on winning their fourteenth Champions League title. With players like Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, Sergio Ramos, and Toni Kroos leading the charge under Zinedine Zidane’s guidance once again, there is no doubt that they will be among the favorites to lift Europe’s most prestigious trophy next season.

Real Madrid’s continued success over the years can be attributed not only to their impressive achievements on the pitch but also to their commitment to the social responsibility of it. With a rich history behind them and exciting plans for future initiatives both domestically and internationally, there is no doubt that Real Madrid will remain one of football’s most iconic clubs for many years to come.

Conclusion

Real Madrid’s success can be attributed to a combination of factors including their rich history, world-class players and coaches, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From humble beginnings as a small group of university students playing friendly matches to becoming one of the most dominant football clubs in the world, Real Madrid has come a long way.

Their numerous domestic and international titles are a testament to their commitment to greatness and their ability to attract some of the biggest names in football. As they continue to strive for success both on and off the pitch, it’s clear that Real Madrid will remain an iconic club that will inspire generations of football fans around the world.

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Isma Olaxess killers are ‘Pigs’- Museveni

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Simon Kabayo
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President Yoweri Museveni

KAMPALA-President Yoweri Museveni has mourned murdered city blogger Ibrahim Tusubira aka Isma Ichuli and condemned the use of guns against unarmed opponents.

“Condolences on the death of the blogger, Ibrahim Tusubira aka Isma Ichuli. I condemn and treat with contempt the killing of this Ugandan by some pigs. It is pigs that believe in using guns against unarmed opponents. NRM enjoys defeating unarmed opponents with counter- arguments,” Museveni said.

“Killing critics shows that your position is false and you cannot out- argue an opponent. Why kill him if he is wrong and you are right? Killers are fake thinkers. They stand in false positions. Anyway, I can assure Ugandans that this criminal will be traced and punished,” He added.

Museveni questioned, “Do you remember the Bijambiya in Masaka? Most of those suspected killers are in the courts of law today. Do you remember the Kiddawalime group? Most of them are either dead or in prison. Kiddawalime himself was among the dead.”

The President through the State House Comptroller contributed Shs10 million to the family as condolences for the loss of their beloved son.

“I have sent ‘mataaba’ to the family. The State House Comptroller will deliver it. Sympathy to the family of Isma. We stand with you and we shall punish the killer,” he said.

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Three arrested over Isma Olaxess murder

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Simon Kabayo
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Murdered city blogger Ibrahim Tusubira alias Isma Olaxess or Jajja Iculi in Kyanja.

KAMPALA-Three people have been arrested on allegations of grievously murdering city blogger Ibrahim Tusubira alias Isma Olaxess or Jajja Iculi in Kyanja.

Jajja Iculi, 53, was gunned down at around 9:20 pm that night by an unknown assailant about 30 meters away from his home in Kyanja- Kampala.

The Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga confirmed that among the three people held in custody is the driver, Mathias Wasswa.

“The driver, Waiswa, is still in our protective custody. Outside the driver, we also have two other suspects who have been arrested. Together we have three people whom we are interviewing for now,” Enanga said, adding that the attack on Iculi was targeted and that the killer fired at him at close range

He said that police detectives and forensic experts are continuing to review CCTV footage collected from the scene to ascertain the movements of the fallen vlogger on a fateful day right from Munyonyo where he was playing football, to Nyakaana bar in Mutungo where he had his dinner before he left for Kyanja his home.

“When they reached Munyonyo roundabout, Isma received a phone call and asked the driver to park aside because the person behind the phone was telling him to wait for him there (at the roundabout) They waited for the person behind the phone call in vain as he didn’t appear and they drove home until when they reached the gate where they were attacked. It is not clear whether the caller is linked to the masterminds of this murder or not but our investigations will be able to establish in due course,” said Enanga.

The police publicist also revealed that Olaxess was not killed by Sub Machine Gun (SMG) as was alleged earlier but it was a pistol, and that according to the reports from the Crime Intelligence Directorate, Forensics and IT directorates of Police, they were two assailants.

“The armed assailant fired multiple shots at close range killing him instantly. His driver remains unscathed despite bullets that riddled the driver’s side. Using our sniffer dogs at the crime scene, we traced the shooters’ routes up to the main road where we believe they boarded the motorcycle and ran away. However, they dropped one glove we believe was used by the shooter and our canine was able to help recover,” said Enanga.

Enanga also asked other bloggers receiving threatening calls or messages to report immediately to the nearest police as police continue to investigate the vlogger’s murder.

“I will urge Ugandans to be patient and let our investigative team do their best and we shall keep updating you. Currently, everybody is bringing out their versions but we ask the public to remain calm and patient. This continuous speculation is a disservice to the family and the public,” Enanga said.

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Equity Bank Uganda deposits hit Shs2.8t in 2022 financial performance

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Geoffery Serugo
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Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Anthony M. Kituuka.

KAMPALA -Equity Bank Uganda on Monday held a media engagement to discuss the financial performance of 2022, the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan and its achievements so far, as well as the social impact of its business.

While commenting on the bank’s financial performance, its Managing Director Anthony M. Kituuka said customer deposits rose by 21 per cent to Shs2.8 trillion in 2022 from Shs2.3 trillion recorded in 2021, as customer numbers increased by 32 per cent to 1,613 from 1,222.

The bank’s total assets were up by 20 per cent to Shs3.4 trillion in the year under review from Shs 2.8 trillion in 2021.

“We are pleased to report another year of continued growth in key areas, said Kituuka, adding that the overall performance of Equity Bank Uganda demonstrates resilience in the face of economic contraction and other associated challenges experienced post #Covid-19.

According to Kituuka, the continued focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives have enabled them to deliver positive results for the bank’s shareholders and stakeholders.

“I am fully confident that the foundations we set in 2022, will help us to deliver on our strategic priorities and further strengthen our financial performance,” he added.

The financial highlights of the bank for the year ending December 2022, include loans which went up by 6 per cent to Shs1.6 trillion compared to Shs1.5 trillion traded in 2021.

The bank’s cash and balances with the Bank of Uganda, which regulates the banking industry in the country, increased to Shs558.4 billion in 2022 compared to Shs353.3 billion retained in 2021, as bad and doubtful debts rose to Shs90.7 billion in 2022 from Shs25.7 billion in 2021.

However, as the bank’s agents increased by 39 per cent to 7,7000 in 2022, from 5,572 in 2021, its profit before tax dropped by 52 per cent to Shs56.4 billion from Shs118.2 billion.

“With our significant investments in technology, prudent cost and risk controls as well as robust systems, we are on the right track to even perform better in 2023.

He said Equity Bank Uganda is committed to maintaining a strong financial position and will continue to pursue growth opportunities while remaining focused on delivering value to its customers and shareholders, not that the lender is ranked as the fifth systemically important bank in the country.

He said the bank has continued to invest in key areas of the business such as product development and expansion into new markets. The investments, he said, have helped to drive growth and position the bank for continued success in the future.

However, he said in 2022, adopted the twin-engine model to fund social and economic projects in Uganda including agriculture where small-scale farmers got credit of Shs70.3 billion, manufacturing, trade, energy and environment, education, health, oil & gas.

Kituuka was happy that Equity Bank Uganda stepped its social impact investments aimed at transforming lives and livelihoods of especially the youth and women, with credit support worth Shs21 billion. “The bank placed an intentional focus on rural women, offering unsecured credit with the aim to provide women at the bottom of the economic ladder with access to affordable capital,” he said.

He said that among others, the bank in 2022 continued with equipping women with business skills, mentoring and exposing them to business networks, and equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in business.

Further, the bank in 2022 availed loans worth Shs129.9 million to 42 village saving and loan associations [VSLAs] in refugee settlement, a bold move aimed at giving refugees financial independence.

Under the African Recovery and Resillience Plan launched post-#Covid-19, Equity Group continues to make available $6 billion to 5 million SMEs and 25 million individual borrowers for the next five years.

According to bank officials, the plans conceives that the 5 million businesses largely comprising MSMEs will create 50 million jobs, 25 million jobs directly while a similar number will be created indirectly.

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Security forces recover explosives in Nabweru

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Simon Kabayo
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Army Spokesperson, Brig. Kulaigye

Kampala-The Uganda Defence Forces spokesperson, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye has reported that security forces have recovered explosives in Nabweru, Nansana Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.

 “Explosives found in Nabweru on the road to Kazo,” Kulaigye said.

He added, “These were to be used today in the city by those planning to paint it red. The media should go and see for themselves,”

Major Charles Kabona, the army’s first Division spokesperson who was part of the operation told journalists at Nabweru this morning that the arrest followed a special intelligence carried out last night when forces camped in the area and first held four people found with the explosive-making materials before two others were captured this morning.

“After getting our technical and human intelligence information last night, our forces came to this place (Nabweru) and managed to arrest four people. These people are having gadgets that make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The IEDs are mostly used by negative elements in countries like Somalia, DRC and recently in Uganda when they hid us,” Maj Kabona told journalists on Monday.

He added that the armed forces have now surrounded the area and will continue to search for more suspects and establish who they are working with.

 “We will find out their collaborators. We call upon the general public to be extra vigilant and alert. Surprisingly, none of their neighbours knew that these people were criminals. We have a threat amidst us and therefore, we must work very closely to ensure that we curb such criminality. We shall not allow anybody to destabilise our country,” Major Kabona added.

The development comes days after police warned political activists against organising an “unlawful assembly” on May 8.

The law enforcement body said while organisers had called upon the public to peacefully demonstrate over Uganda’s harsh economic environment, “the intentions are for violent protests.”

However, at least six people were arrested for being in possession of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

The suspects identified as Hamidu Ssekidde, Muhammad Kalyango, Abdul Katamba, Arafat Ssali, Emmanuel Asiimwe and Hamidu Muyondi were arrested as part of the ongoing joint operation by the UPDF and police in Nabweru North, Nansana Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.

According to Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, one of the suspects Muyondi was shot in the leg during the arrest as he attempted to run away in a car on Monday morning.

“Muyondi is one of the suspects that has moved away with a wound. This was an accident that occurred in the vehicle as they were preparing to drive away. But we are hopeful the injury is minor and we are waiting for the outcome from the medical side where he has been taken. They are going to be taken to one of our police stations for interrogations,” said Mr Owoyesigyire.

He added that some of the exhibits recovered included 12 wine bottles, wielding binder nails, charcoal dust, and sugar, a jerrycan of petrol, matchboxes, a blasting cup, dynamite and candlewick, among others.

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Victims of Kisoro Floods get relief items

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Our Reporter
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Atleast 350 people in Kisoro District have received relief non-food Items (NFIs)  following the recent floods which  ravaged the district last week.
On 2nd and 3rd May 2023, Kisoro district which neighbors Rwanda to the south, experienced above-normal rains that caused heavy flooding and landslides, leading to the death of eight people, and six injuries. The affected communities include villages of Bunyora and Kimbuba in Chibumba Parish, Chahafi town council.


Uganda Red Cross together with the community responders went to the rescue of the people, offered first aid to the injured and referred them to hospital for further management. The dead were retrieved from the rubble and accorded a decent burial.
Under the coordination of the Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda Red Cross worked closely with the Kisoro District Disaster Management Committee to complete a rapid assessment in less than 24 hours to establish the magnitude of the disaster and arranged delivery of relief aid to the affected communities.


While presiding over the distribution exercise, the Kisoro district Woman Member of Parliament who also doubles as the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Sarah Mateke appreciated the Uganda Red Cross for the quick response.
I thank the Red Cross for the quick response to the affected families. The nonfood items given will help our people to develop coping mechanisms temporarily as the Government also prepares to support them with any other support required.” Mateke added.


Mateke also represented the Minister of State for Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Office of the Prime Minister, Esther Davinah Anyakun.
Dr, Brian Kanaahe, Uganda Red Cross Director of Disaster Risk Management highlighted the standard operating procedures for the Red Cross that guide such emergencies. He appreciated the coordination and collaboration with the district authorities and extended sympathies to the affected families.


“last week was so busy for our team, carrying out rapid assessments, and verification of beneficiaries, to inform this response. We have tried to respond within the turnaround time of between 12 -72 hours as per our emergency standard operating procedures. As the Red Cross, we find pride in alleviating the suffering of people, and saving lives.”
“In collaboration with the Government, District leadership, I am happy that we are able to put a smile on the faces of over 300 people receiving these nonfood items today.” Kanaahe added.


Among the relief aid delivered include shelter kits, Tarpaulins, Blankets, Saucepans, Knives, plates, cups, Jerrycans, Mats, bars of soap, solar lamps, Aqua tabs (for water treatment), bed nets, and shelter kits containing digging kits to enable people set up new shelters.

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