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Parents should not involve children in their personal conflicts

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Ivan Munguongeyo

By Ivan Munguongeyo

Karl Marx stated in his conflict theory that society will always be in a state of conflict due to the never-ending competition for finite resources. He maintained that these conflicts arose as a result of two groups competing for the limited resources in society.

Nowadays, disagreements between spouses, parents, and their children are common. Disagreements of this nature can arise in social, scientific, or domestic matters. Someone once said that where two or three people gather, there will be conflict.

Although the unity of a family or nation should be more important, we are often consumed by what divides us rather than what unites us. In my opinion, it is fine to have opposing viewpoints, but this should not diminish the value and respect we have for one another.

Children may become troubled when their parents involve them in their disputes. Children carry on their parents’ quarrels, and as a result, there is animosity between the two sides. The children will have no one to interact with honestly and openly without worrying about being judged by people they share with, which frequently results in isolation and depression.

What should parents do when their children are arguing with one another? Or when parents clash with one another? Admitting that a disagreement exists is the first step towards resolving it. Parents should call the parties involved in any disputes involving families and children and have an open discussion about the issue in order to resolve it once and for all.

Unresolved issues cause friction and tension among siblings, parents, and entire households, and while dysfunction has been a part of many families since time immemorial, the pain and frustration caused by this dysfunctionality can be amicably resolved if the parent is willing.

Parents have a significant amount of power in their children’s lives. You have the authority and responsibility to guide and influence children in the right direction. You should first give the children some space to work out their own problems. Some sibling rivalries or complaints, in particular, may not require your immediate attention.

Communication is essential. Every attempt at conflict resolution necessitates very effective and open communication from all parties. Listen attentively. Allow the aggrieved parties to express themselves, but avoid direct confrontations if possible. However, as a parent, you always try to communicate your position positively and without taking sides.

Finally, other stakeholders must be involved. When you realize you can no longer handle it as parents, enlist the help of other key members of the family in negotiations and reconciliation, because blood is thicker than water!

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US investor Chamberlain defends his position over $9000 wire transfer to Absa Bank

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Simon Kabayo
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Managing Director Absa Bank Uganda, Mumba Kalifungwa

US investor Alan Gator Chamberlain has defended his position claiming that ABSA tried to defraud him out of $9000 on December 2, 2022, which was ultimately returned to his bank. He claimed that the money was returned after his lawyer Chan Masereka wrote a letter of intent to sue.

In what is reported to be an organized cover the bank then proceeded to attack Mr. Chamberlain by deflecting the focus of the investigation by falsely claiming they never had a Swift payment in their system. But yet three other wire transfers were successfully transferred to the same Swift code?

Pictures of receipts and correspondence were provided by USAA to ABSA but were never acknowledged by ABSA. As well, they directed their smear campaign at Mr Chamberlain saying he used foul language and destruction of property.

 “Who wouldn’t get upset when an international bank who you think you could trust not to steal your money simply loses a $9000 wire transfer and ignores you until you threaten to sue them? The money had to land somewhere. It just didn’t just go into cyberspace, hang there for 40 days and return on its own to my friend’s bank in the US after he threatened to sue them.” ABSA customer said.

Reports suggested that there could be fraud and theft involved at the upper level of management in the wire transfer department and the ‘ spin doctors’ are working hard to blame others to deflect attention. With regards to the allegations that Mr. Chamberlain could have caused danger to customers or employees, it appears to be an accusation that the blame should be lodged against ABSA instead of Chamberlain.

Damaged Door  

The door-to-door frame should be painted in a contrasting color from the surrounding wall for easy identification by persons with visual impairment. A door should be labeled in contrasting colors, in large print format and preferably engraved or brailed.

A frequently used door should open automatically and be equipped with a failsafe system that enables the door to open under emergency conditions.

The door implicated in the attack by ABSA Bank spokesperson Robina Mukasa against customer Mr. Chamberlain has none of the requirements required by Kampala building codes. As well, doors of this nature should be constructed of tempered glass (not cheaper plate glass) which does not shatter and possibly injure employees or customers.

The door alleged to be broken by Mr. Chamberlain also appears to have had a worn-out defective closure mechanism which had no ability to slow the rate of damping and no door stop to stop it from hitting a block planter.

ABSA Bank might be the guilty party that could be liable for endangering customers and employees by being in violation of building codes.

 “ABSA should be careful of throwing stones….especially when they live in a glass house!” a bank customer said.

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Experts call for extensive research into the nodding disease syndrome

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Dr. Sylvester Onzivua, Prof. Michael Pollanen, Col. Dr. Victoria Nekesa (UPDF) and the Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Dr. Charles Ayume during the Committee meeting

Health experts from Mulago, Uganda’s National Referral Hospital and the University of Toronto, Canada have urged government to consider extensive research on the nodding disease syndrome, which continues to inflict pain and death among children in the Acholi sub-region.

The experts who included Dr. Sylvester Onzivua, a consultant pathologist at Mulago Hospital and Prof. Michael Pollanen, a pathologist at the University of Toronto appeared before the Committee on Health, where they presented preliminary findings on a study by Prof. Pollanen on the nodding syndrome disease in Kitgum district.

They were concerned that the disease which broke out in the 1990s and has affected over 5,000 children has no known cause and treatment.

“The early epidemiological studies showed clearly that there is a relationship between the disease and the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency, but we do not know what aspects of the war are responsible?” said Prof. Pollanen adding, “We are asking: was there any environmental challenges; were there any effects on the water due to the war that affected people?”

Dr. Onzivua said there was need for both clinical and epidemiological studies that would perhaps lead to a lasting solution.

“This disease can be studied. For example, one can make a detailed profile of the 5,000 cases. We also need clinical studies for those living with the disease to monitor how the disease is progressing,” he said.

He was also concerned that presently there is no laboratory method to diagnose and confirm the nodding disease, saying that scientists cannot predict and control its likely future prevalence.

The Chua West MP, Okin PP Ojara, said his constituents have harbored unanswered questions on why the disease affects only children, and why it has concentrated only in Acholi. 

“We are wondering, did the problem come from the relief food given to children during the insurgency, because there were many NGOs that distributed food and provided health care,” he said adding “We are also wondering whether there were some failed vaccine trials by then.”

He said the affected communities are the most vulnerable and called for urgent humanitarian response from government. 

“I request this committee to cause an urgent meeting with all stakeholders and the Office of the Prime Minister and provide immediate support because we have observed that when children with the syndrome are fed well they improve,” said Ojara.

Committee Chairperson, Dr. Charles Ayume, said that the committee will have to visit the affected communities to determine the next course of action.

“The committee is interested in visiting the affected communities, interface with local leaders, political leaders, and the health facilities such that when we cause a meeting we are acting from an informed point of view,” Ayume said.

Ayume justified the need for research stating that, “there is an unanswered part of science that calls for continuous research; there may be new cases, there could be upcoming signs that require follow up, so research is required for these neglected tropical diseases.” 

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Wireless communications pioneer MTN Uganda

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MTN Uganda launched their commercial services in Uganda in October 1998. Since then, its market share rises every year. Today, MTN’s share stands at 53.9% in a highly competitive market of 3 players.

Through a commitment to a positive customer experience and the development of innovative products, MTN has grown to become the leading telecommunications company in Uganda, currently serving in excess of 16.8 million customers.

MTN Uganda’s vision, which is “To Lead the delivery of a Bold new digital world”, has consistently driven MTN Uganda to focus on investing and carrying out massive optimization activities.

MTN leads his partner ZTE to perform an intelligent optimization solution and end to end closed-loop control, identify and solve any issue that could impact general customer experience.

In two consecutive years of 2021 and 2022, MTN was recognized as the best data and voice network in Uganda during the national network benchmarking campaign in a countrywide assessment undertaken by Rohde & Schwarz. This achievement tests that MTN believes that everyone deserves the benefit of a connected digital life.

For realizing its ambition in 2025 which is to provide leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress, MTN Uganda is rolling out massive infrastructure project across the country to further deliver the benefits of a modern and connected life to all the customers. Looking into the future, MTN Uganda will continue to contribute to the development of digital life with the partner, creating a better tomorrow for everyone.

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Money markets face tight liquidity conditions

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The shilling traded at lows of 3723/3733 during Friday’s morning session having weakened from the week’s opening levels of 3665/3675. This was driven by robust Corporate demand as we head into the period when companies usually remit dividends.

Catherine Kijjagulwe, the Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda, said month-end flows from NGOs and other sectors were overshadowed by the robust activity on the demand side. The shilling is anticipated to remain under pressure in the coming days ifbdemand persists and it is likely to trade within the 3670 – 3780 trading range.

Money Markets continued to face tight liquidity conditions with some residual tax remittances at the start of the week. Overnight yields were still elevated within the 11.50%-12.50% range. Bank of Uganda held a Shs 550 billion 5-year and 20-year Treasury Bond auction that cleared at averages of 15.000% and 17.000% respectively. Bank of Uganda is scheduled to hold a Treasury Bill auction on Wednesday March 1, 2023.

She said Kenya shilling remains on the backfoot against the dollar trading within the 126.00-133.50, dollar supply is still low while demand persists and Central Bank of Kenya is still concerned about how all the outstanding demand can be met especially from the oil sector.

“The dollar remained strong on Thursday amid undertones of further rate hikes by the Fed, strong economic data also continues to signify economic growth,” she said.  

 The Euro weakened to touch lows of $1.0575 during Thursday’s session and closed the session at $1.0595. The trend of the Euro economy is still uncertain with recent mixed data releases.

The Pound slid during Thursday’s session, closing at lows of $1.2013. Catherine Mann, a member of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee highlighted that there are still inflationary pressures and mentioned that it is not likely that there will be a shift to cutting rates in the near term.

Crude oil prices rose despite a build-up in US inventories on prospects of a pickup in demand in the coming weeks, there are also undertones that Russia may reduce its oil production and exports by 25% in March 2023. Brent Crude traded at $82.98 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $76.01 a barrel.

Gold traded at $1822.79 an ounce.

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Why NRM may celebrate Serere County by-election results which independent Omoding was declared winner

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Guest Writer
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Trevor Baleke

By Trevor Solomon Baleke

Section 44 (2) (b) of the Constitution of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) reprint 2020 states that; The NRM Parliamentary candidate for a constituency shall be elected by all registered members of NRM in the constituency. And Section 46 (1) of the same constitution says; Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the term of office of elected members of all organs of NRM shall be five years, unless terminated earlier and the incumbent members shall be eligible for re-election.

Accordingly, whatever the situation, the NRM was supposed to stick to its flag bearer,  Philip Oucor whose term in office (as flag bearer for Serere County) ends in 2025.

The reason Oucor lost the election is ‘internal conflicts’ within the party especially on the ground. And what caused this?  Our people don’t know their Constitution and some of those who know it, don’t want to abide by all its provisions. We are sometimes driven by emotions and personal attachment to a particular candidate.

A section of NRM members thought, the party should have just  given the flag to the late Patrick Okabe’s son Emmanuel Omoding to complete his father’s political term. Others think flag bearers lose the flag when they lose in general elections and their assumption is that the party should organize election of a flag bearer for every election including byelections!

Political actors with such a mindset went as far as trading their campaigns on statements like, “let the son go and complete his late father’s term.” “Voting for Okabe’s son is the only thing we can do for the late and his family.” And of course they blamed the NRM leadership for not giving the card to Okabe’s family in Omoding!

But what the party leaders did is what exactly should have been done. Sticking to the party position and respecting the provisions of the NRM party Constitution.

Therefore in my view, the NRM party won the Serere byelection. The party demonstrated one of its key principles of democracy and good governance.

The NRM 1st Vice National Chairman, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo,  Hon. Rosemary Seninde, the Director of Mobilization, and Hon. Emmanuel Dombo, the Director of Communication, Dr. Tanga Odoi, the party Electoral Commissiom chairman and Hadijah Namyalo the chief Muzukulu among other party regional and district leaders pitched camp in Serere in solidarity with the party flag bearer.

In fact on the nomination day, Al-Haji Kigongo asked the members of NRM to remain solid and  mobilize for Oucor. The seasoned party leader also warned the members against holding onto their grudges, if any.

“Let us unite for the good of the party,” he is quoted as saying.

But just hours later, a section of errant party members would move around, teeling people to sympathize with the family of the late Okabe and vote for his son.

But what the party leaders did is what exactly should have been done. Sticking to the party position and respecting the provisions of the NRM party Constitution. The party demonstrated one of its key principles of democracy and good governance.

And by Omoding scooping 15,638 votes and Oucor Phillip (NRM) coming second with 13,290 votes, it means the NRM won. The winner was supported by the NRM party members who didn’t follow and listen to their principals and the advice from the national leaders who pitched camp there days to elections. On the other hand Oucor got 13,290 votes from the very committed NRM members who vote basing on the party position. This means, in total, 28,928 were for NRM while a total of 7,110 votes were against NRM as scored by Alice Also of ANT, 3,335, Martin Onguruco (Independent), 2,523 and Emmanuel Eratu Emmanuel (FDC) with 1,252 votes.

The results were very Good, next to excellent, and it’s not about the Votes therefore, but the long term implications for the Party.

NRM’s main problem has been exactly how they would have treated Philip Oucor, whereby  members who have been loyal to party principles are abandoned for the sake of sympathizing with a relative of a deceaed incumbent. Had it to be done, this would have demoralized strong NRM members especially in Serere. But even as he was not declared winner, Oucor and his supporters must remain strong NRM members – the party remained with them.

The results however, give NRM some very serious assignment that needs quick attention – sensetization of members on the principles of NRM and what multiparty politics actually means. It is total embarrassment for members of a given political party, organized at the level of NRM to despise a message for their principal and decide to vote basing on emtions.  The District Administrative Secretaries of NRM should be empowered and facilitated to take their role of sensitization as enshrined in Section 41 of the NRM constitution 2020 reprint. When this is done, I doubt that seat shall go away from the hands of NRM in 2026.

As a member of the Movement and a loyal cadre, my love, trust and belief in President Museveni has increased just. Mzee tova ku main.

The writer is the Deputy RDC of Namayingo district and former District NRM Administrator of Kamuli district.

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MTN wins Highest Network Performance Award

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Our Reporter
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MTN has again emerged the best data and voice network in Uganda, having attained the best network performance score during the national network benchmarking campaign in a countrywide assessment undertaken by Rohde & Schwarz. This is the third consecutive year that MTN has won this honor since 2019.

MTN Uganda has been committed to improve the network quality and social welfare of Ugandan people. In terms of network quality, MTN Uganda has continually invested into the country’s telecommunication infrastructure in the past 23 years. Now it covers in excess of 90% population, providing services in over 150 towns and villages across Uganda.  MTN Uganda’s vision, which is “To Lead the delivery of a Bold new digital world”, has consistently driven MTN Uganda to focus on investing and carrying out massive optimization activities. MTN lead his partner ZTE to perform an intelligent optimization solution and end to end closed-loop control, identify and solve any issue that could impact general customer experience.

Since the establishment of the MTN Uganda foundation in 2007, it has strategically improved 4 thematic areas that include youth, health, education and ICT. This year, the proceeds of “21 Days of Y’ello care activity”  will dedicate to help the affected community groups get back on their feet in order to foster economic recovery after the COVID pandemic. The MTN kampala marathon has been supporting maternal health for the last 3 years. Most recently, MTN reached out to the Mbale flood victims through the Uganda red cross society with aid worth Shs500 million to support the displaced families in the Elgon region with non-food relief kits.

For realizing its ambition in 2025 which is to provide leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress, MTN Uganda is rolling out massive infrastructure project across the country to further deliver the benefits of a modern and connected life to all the customers. Looking into the future, MTN Uganda will continue to contribute to the development of digital life with partner, creating a better tomorrow for everyone.

Rohde & Schwarz is a renown international organization that specializes in auditing 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G performance of mobile networks across the globe using the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)/ETSI standards and methodology.

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Emmanuel Omoding wins Serere by-election, replaces his late father

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Simon Kabayo
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Emmanuel Omoding

Independent Candidate Mr Emmanuel Omoding was declared winner of Thursday’s Serere County Member of Parliament by-election replacing his late father Patrick okabe who died in a tragic car accident with his wife in December 2022.

Serere District Returning Officer Sylvia Cheptegei Nangendo declared Omoding winner with 15,638 votes, beating his closest rival, Phillip Oucor of NRM who got 13,206 votes. Alice Alaso of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) got 3,335 votes. Independent candidate Martin Onguruco and FDC’s Emmanuel Eratu, came in last with 2,523 and 1,252 votes respectively.

“By the powers entrusted to me, I declare Emmanuel Omoding as the duly elected MP for Serere County, having obtained the majority vote,” said the Returning officer as she declared Omoding Winner.

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Ruhakana Rugunda appointed new Gulu University Chancellor

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Simon Kabayo
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Ruhakana Rugunda

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda as the new Gulu University Chancellor.

Dr Rugunda, 75, who replaces Prof Frederick Kayanja will be installed as the third Chancellor at the 18th Graduation ceremony scheduled to take place on Friday, February, 24, at Gulu University Sports Ground in Gulu, Northern Uganda.

“Yes it’s true I have been appointed as the chancellor of Gulu University as am to be installed on Friday,” Dr Rugunda said, adding that he was honoured by the President with the appointment.

According to Section 30 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Amendment) Act, 2006, the chancellor of a University shall hold office for a period of four years but shall be eligible for reappointment for one more term.

Born 7 November 1947, Rugunda served as Uganda’s Prime Minister for seven years (2014-2021) after replacing Amama Mbabazi who was then dropped in a 2014 cabinet reshuffle.

The veteran politician has held a long series of cabinet posts under Museveni’s government beginning in 1986. He served as Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1996, and Minister of Internal Affairs from 2003 to 2009.

In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was instead appointed as Minister of Information and Communication Technology.

In May 2013, he was moved to the post of Minister of Health, replacing Christine Ondoa, who became an advisor to the President of Uganda on public health matters.

Subsequently, he was the Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2009 to 2011 and Minister of Health from 2013 to 2014.

Currently, he is a Special Envoy for Special Duties in the office of the President

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