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Uganda Waragi wins Gold Monde Selection Award

Some of Uganda Waragi's Gold Monde Selection Awards

The three Uganda Waragi brands – Premium, Pineapple and Coconut – have each won Gold Awards in the 2022 Monde Selection International Quality Awards, bringing the overall number of quality awards won by the brand to twenty-two. 

The Monde Selection Award – which began in 1961 – evaluates the quality of consumer food, spirits, beverages, diet and health and cosmetic products from all over the world through an independent 360° quality assessment. 

A jury of more than 80 internationally renowned experts is assembled every year to judge the taste, smell and visual aspects of the products, in addition to the information provided for the consumers, ingredients used, innovation, packaging and so on. 

Uganda Waragi (a product of Uganda Breweries Limited) began its consistent winning streak in 2010 with Uganda Waragi Premium bringing home the first of the brand’s gold awards. 

Shalom Kaite UBL’s Quality Manager, said, “Uganda Waragi boasts an authentic Ugandan heritage and continues to prove that is a rich spirit with great taste and of exceptional quality. We are proud of the strives made towards constantly creating a product that Ugandans can be proud of as they come together to celebrate their authentic Ugandan spirit.” 

Hillary Baguma, UBL’s Brand Manager Mainstream Spirits said , “Since 1965, Uganda Waragi has earned its title as the Spirit of Uganda – a bold and vibrant gin that has since gained global recognition the world over as an authentic representation of the Ugandan people, bringing people together in celebration of all that makes us proud to be Ugandan.” 

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) also won the International High Quality Trophy in 2020 for having achieved 3 consecutive years of high-level quality, grand gold and gold awards.

Emmy Hashakimana, UBL’s Marketing and Innovation Director said, “Uganda Waragi is a source of pride for the nation of Uganda, and we will continue to deepen our pursuit of perfection while taking the spirit of Uganda to the rest of the world.” 

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Tayebwa issues new guidelines on conduct of Parliamentary business

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has issued new guidelines on conduct of Parliamentary business on points of procedure and order during debate. 

In his communication from the chair during the 14th sitting of the 2nd meeting of the 2nd session of the 11th Parliament on Wednesday, November 30, Tayebwa said the new rules would spur constructive debate in the House. 

“Hon. Members, over time, I have observed the continuous abuse of the rules of procedure relating to points of procedure and order by Members during debate,” he said, reminding them to adhere to the Parliament Rules of Procedure when debating, raising matters of national importance or other matters.

The presiding officer under Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament is accorded powers to issue additional directives to guide debate in manner under which debate may be interrupted.

“A Member rising on a point of procedure must ensure that the point of procedure being raised pertains to the subject matter under discussion by the Member holding the floor, except for matters related to quorum. For example, points of procedure should relate to motions not properly seconded, authenticity of reports being presented to the House, among other matters relating to procedural flaws of the Rules of Procedure. Thus, the point of procedure must be based on identified procedural flaws within the Rules of procedure and the rule of procedure being breached must clearly be stated,” the speaker guided.

Tayebwa guided that a point of order must only be used to draw the attention of the Presiding Officer to words used or conduct of a Member, at any time immediately after the words are used or conduct that breaches the Rules of Procedure”. 

“Points of order can be raised where, for instance, a Member does not conform to the rules of debate, approved attire, uses un-parliamentary language or does an act or utters any words that breach the Rules of Procedure.”

Tayebwa also reminded MPs against making political statements, raising a matter of national importance or any other matter under the guise of a point of procedure. 

“This amounts to an abuse of the Rules of Procedure,” he said also guiding that when a member rises on a point of procedure or point of order during debate, a Member holding the floor must immediately resume his or her seat and no other Member is supposed to rise until the Speaker has decided on the matter or unless the Speaker grants the Member leave to speak.

“In granting leave to a Member to interrupt debate, a point of procedure takes precedence over a point of order.”

“A member who rises on a point of procedure or point of order must stick to the point of procedure or order respectively, and must not depart from the respective point.”

He said that once the presiding officer makes a decision on a point of procedure or order, the Member who was holding the floor is entitled to proceed with his or her speech unless the Speaker’s decision prevents the Member from proceeding with his or her speech.

Tayebwa implored MPs to follow the new guidance when seeking to interrupt debate on points of procedure or order.

The Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline, Abdu Katuntu has implored MPs to approach the office of the speaker on matters of national importance in compliance with the Rules.

Mr. Joseph Ssewungu, the Member of Parliament for Kalungu West called for continuous training of MPs on Rules of Procedure and parliamentary.

The Wednesday guidance comes at a backdrop of an alleged misconduct on the floor of Parliament by the Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake who has since been sent to the House’s Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline for disciplinary action over his transgressions. 

The Tuesday ruling followed Mr. Zaake’s brief submission on the floor over a procedural matter on the abductions of Opposition supporters.

Rule 175 (a) of the Rules of Procedure states that the Rules Committee shall by the order of the House inquire into any complaint of contempt of Parliament or breach of privilege or any matter of privilege which may be referred to it and to recommend to the House such action as the Committee may consider appropriate

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CR2, dfcu partner to upgrade ATM, card and payments management system

Dfcu Bank CEO, Mathias Katamba, and Fintan Byrne CR2 CEO during the partnership signing today at dfcu bank.

Dfcu Bank has partnered with CR2, a global-leading banking software company to upgrade its ATM, Card and Payments Management Platform.

The partnership between dfcu and CR2 will build the Bank’s technological capability and will start by enhancing the customer experience across cards, ATMs, and payments.

Speaking at the signing of contracts this morning, the dfcu Bank CEO, Mathias Katamba, highlighted the digital transformational journey the bank has undergone since 2017 and underpinned the Bank’s pillar of “becoming a digital and data-driven organization” in line with overall customer strategy.

“Digital transformation is at the core of our strategy, partnering with CR2 a world leader in providing digital banking and payments solutions is a significant step toward this ambition. We are excited for the possibilities that this new platform will bring about in our operations as a Bank, commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” he said.

“This CR2 Bank World Platform allows us to innovate and bring more solutions to our customers in a faster and more agile way. In addition, withCR2’swider ecosystem we can access additional fin techs and other technological partners in future. We couldn’t have had a better partner on this journey than CR2, we are proudly associated and happy for the work we will achieve together,” he applauded.

CR2’s Digital Banking and Payments Platform (Bank World) provides a flexible solution that is easy to integrate with both new and legacy systems. This ensures timely and reliable deployment.

With a thorough understanding of the African market setting and the distinctiveness of users, CR2 is a partner who will be able to help the Bank provide industry-leading solutions, supported by highly knowledgeable and experienced professional service teams.

As more of our services are moved from the traditional branch to mobile or web, the new ATM, Card, and payments platform will enable simpler and more seamless end-to-end customer journeys across our self-service channels and payments. It will also provide us with insights for future innovation and operational efficiency.

Commenting at the launch Fintan Byrne CR2 CEO said, “We are delighted to partner with dfcu bank and expand our reach across the region. This is just the beginning of what we are sure will be a long and beneficial relationship for us both. This investment in CR2’s Bank World Digital Banking and Payments platform will deliver significant value to dfcu bank’s cards and payments propositions to start while laying the foundation for the continued digital transformation ambition of dfcu bank in the future”.        

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Kabuleta appears before court

Joseph Kabuleta

The former presidential candidate, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court in Nakawa.

He has been charged with Promoting Sectarianism contrary to section 41(1) of the penal code Act.Kabuleta was arrested from National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) offices in Bugoloobi.

He was picked by Toyota Hiace commonly known as drones and is currently detained at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID), Kibuli.

Kabuleta was reportedly arrested for failure to honor a Police summons issued to him to report to Kampala Metropolitan Police Headquarters on 3rd November 2022 for an interview and statement recording on charges of Promoting Sectarianism.

“Police general inquiry began on the 14th June 2022 to verify allegations that Joseph Kabuleta and others still at large, made utterances which were likely to create alienation or despondency, raise discontent or disaffection and promote feelings of ill will or hostility among members of the public,” police said.

Prosecution avers that on 30th May 2022 in Kampala District, Joseph Kabuleta and others held a press conference under their Political Party, NEED, where they alleged that social service delivery in Mbarara is based on ethnic lines of the Tutsi, Bahima, Bakiga and Banyakore.

The story will be updated

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Illegal guns fuel insecurities in DRC – Museveni

Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi with Museveni during a recent meeting

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fueled by the presence of illegal guns circulating within the country since independence.

Museveni said the guns currently being held by foreign armed groups have all these years been killing Congolese and disturbing neighbors.

The mineral-rich country is grappling with insecurities by the M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel groups in eastern DRC. According to the United Nations High Commission (UNHCR) at least 71,000 refugees have crossed into Uganda from the DRC since January, which is expected to double by the end of this year.

“The internal armed groups of Congo that came from the weakening of the state authority of Eastern DRC for a prolonged period can be handled by combining the political methods; dialogue and if necessary, the military method if there’s any group that is adamant and doesn’t want peace,” Museveni said yesterday.

He said the armed groups causing insecurity could be defeated if regional leaders harmonize efforts. “If any group doesn’t respect the formula reached after the dialogues, the combined resources of East Africa will be brought down on them. No force can defy the combined efforts of East Africa,” he said.

In July, regional leaders resolved to deploy EAC Joint Regional Force for a period of six months after which the deployment would be evaluated. Currently, Kenyan soldiers are deployed along Rwanda and DRC border for peacekeeping missions.

Earlier this month, M23 a militia group formed in 2012 to defend the interests of Congolese Tutsis against Hutu armed groups saw the rebels reportedly seize two towns, consolidating gains since its resurgence last year, after many commanders who had joined the national army accused the government of failing to honor a demobilization agreement.

Currently, the UDF and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) are conducting Operation Shujaa aimed at flashing out the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) terrorists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Since the launch of operations in November 2021, the joint forces captured over 34 ADF terrorists and killed and injured scores of them. Last month, the DRC renewed UPDF’S contract maintaining its presence in Felix Tshekedi’s country.

The two Forces are currently engaged in road construction and rehabilitation works to facilitate and further secure the movement of soldiers and the displaced civilian population, particularly on Mbau- Kamango and Mobili axes, Kamango-Semuliki- Beni.

In November 2021, the two Forces launched joint air and artillery strikes against ADF camps. The attack on ADF camps follows three terror attacks that claimed four lives and scores injured. According to police, the first explosion occurred at Digida Pork joint in Komamboga, Lungala along Kampala Masaka Highway, Parliamentary Avenue, and Kampala Central Police Station (CPS).

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What African teams need to do to reach the last-16

Morocco-s-youssef-en-nesyri-celebrates-a-goal

Senegal became the first African side to reach the last-16 of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, with the continent’s four other representatives still hopeful of joining them.

Goals from Ismaila Sarr and Kalidou Koulibaly gave Aliou Cisse’s men a 2-1 victory over Ecaudor to finish second in Group A behind leaders Netherlands. They will take on England in the last-16. 

Other African countries; Morocco and Ghana just have to avoid defeat to progress, while Tunisia and Cameroon need to win and then hope other results go their way.

If two sides finish level on points, final group standings will be decided by goal difference, then goals scored before head-to-head results and fair play records come in.

Tunisia

Tunisia sit bottom of Group D after a goalless draw with Denmark followed with a 1-0 defeat by Australia.

The North Africans have to beat defending champions France, who are already assured of a last-16 place, and must score their first goal in Qatar to have any chance of doing so.

Even then, that will not be enough if Australia beat Denmark.

Tunisia will progress on goal difference if they win and Australia-Denmark ends in a draw, but a win for Denmark would see it come down to goal difference, goals scored or even, possibly, the fair play record.

Morocco

Sunday’s stunning 2-0 victory over Belgium leaves Morocco in a strong position in Group F, with four points from two games.

A draw in their final match against Canada on Thursday will be enough to reach the knock-out stages for just the second time, and first since topping their group in 1986.

Morocco could win the group if they win and Belgium beat Croatia in the other match – or if the Atlas Lions and Croatia are both victorious and the North Africans better Croatia’s margin of victory by two goals.

Cameroon

The Indomitable Lions seemed to be crashing out early when trailing Serbia 3-1 with half an hour left in their second group game, but a Vincent Aboubakar-inspired comeback saw the Central Africans draw 3-3 and live to fight another day.

Similar to Tunisia, Cameroon need a victory against one of the heavyweights of world football – in this instance, five-time World Cup winners Brazil themselves – in their final game on Friday.

The Brazilians are already through to the last 16 but for Cameroon, like the North Africans, a win may not be enough depending on the result of the Serbia-Switzerland game.

Ghana 

Ghana held their nerve to beat South Korea 3-2 on Monday and secure a vital three points after a defeat by the same scoreline to Portugal in their opener.

Monday’s win keeps the Black Stars’ fate in their own hands, and while a draw could be enough if Portugal beat South Korea, the West Africans know that victory over Uruguay in their final match on Friday will see them through.

The prospect of knocking out Uruguay at the same time adds further spice to a tie already smothered in it, since the game is a rematch of the 2010 quarter-final, which saw Ghana narrowly miss out on becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals.

In an unforgettable clash, Uruguay’s Luis Suarez was sent off deep into extra-time for a handball on the goalline to stop a certain goal – prior to Asamoah Gyan missing the resulting penalty, and the South Americans going on to win via a shoot-out.

Suarez could again feature as one of three survivors from the Uruguay starting XI from that match in Johannesburg, while Andre Ayew is the only member of Ghana’s 2010 squad in Qatar – even if he did not feature in the last eight match in South Africa.

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Cosase Report: Uganda Airline’s management is bedeviled

Uganda Airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki (in white) appearing before COSASE

In August, the parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) Chaired by Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi kicked off its investigations into the Uganda National Airline Company Limited (UNACL).

The investigations followed the Auditor General’s report which revealed that the company incurred a loss of Shs 164.5 billion in the 2020/21 financial year. The company generated revenue amounting to Shs 46.9 billion from its operations. The financial analysis of UNACL’s financial performance the Company made losses in the previous year 2019/2020 amounting to Shs 102.4bn.

The company incurred expenses on employees amounting to Shs 27.9 billion, indirect overhead expenses of Shs 19.8 billion and Finance costs of Shs 230 million. The total costs amounted to Shs 211.5 billion.

Auditor General said the low revenue outturn in relation to the company’s operations costs will lead to the erosion of the company’s capital in the medium term if strategies to improve revenue are not devised urgently.

The report showed that the company had payables totaling Shs 47 billion All the outstanding invoices were payable to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Out of the amount, payables totaling Shs16 billion had been due for more than six months.

The report indicates that UACL implemented 25 procurements outside the approved procurement plan for FY 2020/2021. The procurements were made in different currencies amounting to Euro 1,150,854.06 (Shs 4.3billion), Kenya Shillings 61,879.2 (Shs 1.9million), USD 65,441.36 (Shs 251.3million), Tanzania Shillings 7,752,600 (Shs 12.7million) and Uganda Shs 346.7million.

The company issued a purchase order on 27/01/2021 to Stelia Aerospace for the Supply of critical spare parts for business class seats for A330-800 NEO at a price of USD 146,230.72 (Shs 561 million). By 25/11/2020, the items had already been supplied and installed. The Accounting Officer authorized the procurement on 26/11/2020.

The company budgeted to incur Salaries and Staff costs amounting to Shs 22.319 billion (USD 6,048,000). However, a review of the financial statements and payrolls for the period indicated that Shs 27,238 billion (USD 7,381,008) was incurred in respect of salaries and staff expenses. This resulted in an excess expenditure of Shs 4.919 billion (USD 1,333,008).

Lack of a salary structure

Through a review of the company’s Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual 2019, the Auditor General noted that the company did not have an approved salary structure and job grades.

A review of the company payroll further revealed that in some cases employees in the same positions were earning different salary amounts without clear justification. For example, in the position of Cabin Crew, some employees were earning a gross of Shs 4 million while others were earning Shs 2 million.

 In the position of Cabin Crew Purser, some staff was earning a gross of Shs 10 million, others Shs 7.5 million while others Shs 5 million. Captain category employees were earning Shs 65.2 million, Shs 63.4 million, Shs 62.6 million, Shs 54.1millin and others 38.9 million.

Appointment of Jennifer Bamuturaki

In July 2022, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, the Works and Transport Minister appointed Jennifer Bamuturaki as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines after she served in Acting Capacity for a period of Six Months. Bamuturaki was appointed on the recommendation of President Yoweri Museveni.

She took over office after the suspension of and subsequent sacking of Cornwell Muleya some board members and staff over corruption tendencies and mismanagement of the National airline. They were suspended for three months and later extended to three more months. The company appointed several individuals to acting capacity. As a consequence, the company has lost a total of Shs 2.3 billion in a seven months period (May to November 2021) since they were receiving two salaries.

Cosase probe

At the time of investigations, the MPs established that Bamuturaki didn’t apply for the job and had no qualifications to head the national carrier. The MPs said for one to become the CEO of Uganda Airline, he or she had to have a bachelor’s degree and a post-graduate diploma.

“I was not among the 40 Ugandans who applied for the job. On the day I was going to apply, that is when I was appointed,” she told MPs

Bamuturaki only had a bachelor’s degree in Social work Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) and lacked postgraduate training. During cosase meetings, she said she had no academic transcript and lost the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) result slip. She claimed that she was pursuing a post-graduate diploma in Public Administration at Makerere University.

During the interface, the MPs established that there is no salary structure at the company. The CEO of Uganda Airline earns Shs 87 million compared to Shs 73 million earned by the Chief Financial Officer.

The Manager of Finance earns Shs 58 million, Director of Maintenance Shs 80 million. Others; the Manager IT Shs 36 million, Human Resource Shs 43 million, Manager Cargo Shs 14 million, Quality Assistant Shs 43 million.

The committee questioned why some Pilots get Shs 60 million and others Shs 50 million. Some Cabin Crew members earn Shs 4 million, while others earn Shs 2 million. The CEO of Uganda Airlines said that Airbus has a different pay structure while CRJ Bombardier also has a different one.

The MPs also established that the Bamuturaki contracted Independent Online Journalists Association-Uganda (INDOJA-U) to do publicity for the company. The bloggers led by Andrew Irumba were gifted Shs 13 billion contract to counter negative criticisms against the company. Bamuturaki however declined to reveal the procurement process which led to zeroing in on bloggers.

She said the bloggers were not contracted through the procurement procedures, they sent in their proposal premised on fighting negative criticisms against the company.

The committee established that Bamuturaki received US$12,750 (Shs 48.6 million) per diem approved by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport to facilitate her trips to 10 countries but she did not travel.

She was scheduled to go to the Uganda Airlines offices in Johannesburg (South Africa); Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Juba in South Sudan, Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, Mogadishu in Somalia, Zanzibar, Burundi; Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, and Nairobi in the neighboring Kenyan and interact with the staff there.

Recommendations

Uganda Airlines has the potential to thrive as a sound business, only if issues of financial impropriety, disregard of the law, and staffing are dealt with robustly.

“Whereas the Airline is still in its infancy and requires time to acquire new routes and break even, it is essential that the financial systems and human resources of this entity are sound in order to get the National Airline to the next level of growth,” MPs said.

The Committee established reasonable grounds to conclude that Uganda Airlines’ management is bedeviled with governance challenges in its operations. This is evidenced by the glaring disregard for the law, lack of transparency and inefficiency.

“UNACL ought to adhere to the law and follow management procedures.  The procurement function is nearly non-existent with evidence of continuous flouting of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act.  The supervisory role of the Board during FY 2020/2021 was lacking and this could explain the occurrence of several slip-ups in the management of the Airline,” the reads in part.

They recommended that marketing of the infant Airline should be prioritized in order to increase sales.  UNACL should adopt cost reduction strategies in every aspect of running the Airline in order to improve its financial health and keep the Airline afloat.

In 2018, Uganda mooted an idea to revive its airline and hence ordered four Bombardier CRJ900 regional Aircraft. In 2020, the government of Uganda received four Bombardier CRJ900 regional Aircraft that were ordered by Uganda National Airlines Company in July 2018 and two airbuses that were delivered in 2020 and 2021.

Following the arrival of airbuses, the country launched its long-range operations with non-stop intercontinental flights to the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Established in May 1976, Uganda Airlines, started operations in 1977 and was liquidated in May 2001 after efforts to privatize the company failed due to massive debts it had incurred.

Uganda Airlines is competing with Africa’s best such as South Africa Airways, Ethiopian Airways, Kenya Airways, Rwandair and others on the continent, not forgetting International ones such as Emirates Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airways among others that land at Entebbe International Airport.

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Dairy Authority ED dead

RIP Dr. Michael Kansiime

Dr Michael Kansiime, Chief Executive of the Dairy Development Authority (DDA), who oversaw the historic transformation of Uganda’s dairy industry in a very short time, has died.

Kansiime passed away Tuesday night after a long battle with kidney disease. He was in his early 60s.

It is understood that Kansiime’s wife had donated a kidney to him, but this did not help his health.

Kansiime’s death has shocked the veterinary fraternity in Uganda.

Yet while appearing at the Kampala Media Center in July, Kansiime looked frail.

Kansiime, a distinguished veterinary surgeon and professor at Makerere College of Veterinary Medicine, was elected in 2020 to lead the DDA.

At the time, DDA was dealing with poor performance, intrigue, and infighting.

However, Kansiime was able to double the value of Uganda’s milk exports from Shs 176 billion in 2018/2019 to Shs 388 billion in 2020/21.

Milk production increased from 2.5 billion liters in 2019 to 2.8 billion liters in 2021.

An older boy from the Ntare school in the Mbarara district, Kansiime was known to be kind and devoted.

In 1984, he joined Makerere University, graduating with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1990.

In 2010, Kansiime represented Uganda in the regional body CAHNET (Community Animal Health Network), providing oversight functions to CAHNET programs and management.

Kansiime also served as Director of the African Institute for Strategic Animal Resources Services and Development (AFRISA) at Makerere University.

At the time of his death, Dr. Kansiime was spearheading efforts to boost Uganda’s milk exports.

“Uganda is poised to become Africa’s largest dairy exporter and the sector is slowly making its way into Uganda’s top exports, along with coffee and tea,” he said at a recent function in Kampala.

Dr. Kansiime had convinced President Museveni for a complete overhaul of the dairy industry through rehabilitation and equipping of milk collection centers (MCCs) and upgrading of cold chain facilities to reduce losses. post harvest.

He also played a key role in persuading the government to upgrade the Entebbe Dairy Training School (EDTS) to the National Dairy Hatchery and Training School (NDTIC) to produce Dairy Technologists and Dairy Technicians and also invest in regional operating units in 9 regions of Uganda to bring services closer to the farms.

“I hope that the dairy sector will soon be Uganda’s top foreign exchange earner as we move further into the agro-industrialization agenda, thus offering more employment opportunities than any other sector and providing an excellent opportunity for national transformation.” Kansiime said.

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We will arrest you, we don’t entertain demonstrations- Police warns Kiwanuka’s relatives

WE WILL HUNT THEM DOWN: Patrick Onyango.

Kampala Metropolitan Police has vowed to arrest demonstrators following an illegal demonstration that was staged at the home of businessman Mohan Kiwanuka by suspects whom they later learnt were his relatives.

It is alleged that the suspects who claim to be relatives of the businessman had gone to pay a visit but were restricted by Police.

Patrick Onyango, Deputy Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Police said that they find the relatives’ allegations that they had gone to pay a visit disturbing.

“Why would one go for a visit with the media for coverage and why bang the gate and start demonstrations?” Onyango worriedly asked..

Onyango has also warned members of the media to desist from being dragged into issues they don’t see to understand and don’t fall in their professional standards. Adding, “Why escort people who purport to go for a visit but end up demonstrating?”

“Nevertheless, the matter is still under investigation and once complete, we will place charges on those implicated in the demonstration,” he notified.

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Gaddafi FC head coach Bbosa, winger Lwesibawa suspended for unsporting behaviour

Gaddafi FC will be without head coach Wasswa Bbosa and winger Godfrey Lwesibawa for their next two games.

The duo will serve the suspension after they were found guilty by the Fufa Competitions Disciplinary panel of misconduct in a 2-0 defeat to Wakiso Giants on 18th November.

Lwesibawa is judged to have threaten the centre referee who had awarded a penalty after the winger brought down Ibrahim Kasule in the area, a minute before halftime.

Bbosa in contest of the decision, stormed the pitch alongside his technical team to confront the referee. 

Gaddafi have been advised to ensure the sanctions are implemented or face consequences.

Bbosa has also been fined one million shillings, to be paid upon completion of his suspension.

The suspensions mean the Soldier Boys will not be with the duo during their games against KCCA FC on November 29th and Vipers SC on December 4th.

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