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Four arrested as NEMA intensifies operations to curb degradation of Lake Victoria

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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has stopped a developer from encroaching on and backfilling part of Lake Victoria with stones and murram in Entebbe.

The intervention follows a whistleblower’s outcry, including videos and pictures shared on social media about the legality of activities that were taking place on site.

A team of inspectors from NEMA was dispatched to the site this week and discovered that indeed murram and stones were being deposited into the lake and yet the developer did not have the requisite approvals as required by the law.

In a separate incident, the Environment Police also arrested 4 persons of Asian origin who were found backfilling a wetland near Kajjansi Airfield. A truck found on site was also deregistered.

“For both cases our inspectors discovered that the developers had not undertaken Environment and Social Impact Assessment, contrary to provisions of the National Environment Act, No 5 2019. The Environment Protection Police Unit has commenced investigations into the matter to bring other suspect(s) who are still at large to book and the process of prosecution has been initiated,” the environmental body said in statement.

Wetlands and lake shores are a vital part of the ecosystem. They are habitats for species, perform unique hydrological functions such as regulation of water quality, reducing soil erosion and aiding in flood control. Despite these important ecological functions, such critical ecosystems have been a target for encroachment especially for settlement, agriculture and other developments.

“We thank the public for being watchful and commend vigilant members of society who often show concern about environmental breaches within communities. Together, we shall halt degradation and jointly restore our environment,” NEMA said.

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MPs elect Uganda’s representatives to EALA

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Members join successfully elected representatives in celebration.

Parliament elected Uganda’s representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly on Thursday, retaining six incumbents, all belonging to the ruling party, NRM, which boasts of a majority in the House.

Three new representatives – two former MPs in the previous 10th Parliament: Veronica Kadogo Babirye and Jacquiline Amongin were elected from the Independent block, with Democratic Party’s Secretary General, Gerald Siranda scooping the only position left for Opposition parties.

The other Opposition parties with legislators in the House, Jeema, Forum for Democratic Change, Uganda People’s Congress, all of which presented one candidate each, and National Unity Platform and Peoples Progressive Party, which did not field candidates in the race missed out on seats.

The MPs were declared winners of the race that attracted 28 candidates after more than seven hours of campaigning, voting, and tallying during a sitting on Thursday, 29 September 2022.

The NRM MPs who retained their seats are; Hon. Rose Akol (422 Votes), Hon. James Kakooza (405 votes), Hon. Paul Musamali (401 votes), Hon. George Odongo (403 votes), Hon. Dennis Namara (415 votes) and Hon. Mary Mugyenyi (367 votes).

Amongin, former Ngora district Woman MP and one of Uganda’s representatives to the Pan African Parliament, polled 338 votes, while the former Buyende district Woman MP, Kadogo Babirye secured 383 votes. Siranda polled 233 votes.

Speaker, Anita Among, declared the members elected for the positions and appealed to them to put the country first on the agenda rather not their political parties. She also asked the newly elected MPs to furnish Parliament with reports from of EALA business so that it can be localised. 

“I want to thank you honorable members for doing your noble duty of voting.  From the Speakers office, we want to thank you. We want to thank the members of EALA, you have been there for us,” she said.

Earlier, the candidates campaigned, with each accorded seven minutes, in a session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa. 

Akol, who garnered the highest votes said her priority will be to work together with her collegaues to accomplish the legal framework for the East African Community (EAC) Monetary Union.        

“There are a lot of opportunities in the EAC but the biggest challenge is that there has been low financing for sensitisation process. We shall establish a sustainable funding mechanism to avail resources to carry on sensitization,” Akol added. 

Siranda pledged to be an embodiment of national unity and dialogue, saying that the EAC is about dialogue. 

“I will be the engine for dialogue because in Arusha, our party is Uganda. Uganda requires a solid team that will defend the country. We will create EAC standby force to protect farmers and traders. 

According to the EALA road map, by September, Parliament should have selected and gazetted Uganda’s representatives to the Arusha-based Assembly.

Meanwhile, Speaker Among also announced a one-month recess and urged members to use the last two weeks of the period to conduct oversight on the Parish Development Model (PDM). 

“When you went to follow emyooga, emyooga changed and now it is better than any other programme. It is because of your oversight role,” Among said.

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Top bookmakers for BTTS betting in Uganda

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Gambling involves predicting the outcome of an event while staking money on your predictions. If your prediction is right, you stand a chance of profiting. Likewise, if your prediction is wrong, you are at risk of losing your stake. In Uganda, gambling is a hot trend as the gambling industry welcomes new punters daily.

The majority of Ugandan players wager on sports. Sports wagering is easier because most Ugandans already watch Sports which makes it easier to make forecasts. Football is the most punted sport in Uganda and one of the common football wagers is both teams to score bets. In BTTS punting, each team playing is required to score at least a goal before the final whistle.

One common mistake beginners make is choosing the wrong sportsbook for their BTTS wagers. While picking a bookie could be tricky, especially for beginners, there are some criteria to follow which we will discuss in the later section of this article. If you want to do betting in Uganda check here to learn about sportsbooks that will satisfiy your needs.

In this article, I will share helpful insight on how to wager on BTTS bets. I will also share some top-quality bookmakers that punters use for both teams to score wagers. Let’s get to it.

How to bet on BTTS in Uganda?

Wagering on BTTS is straightforward. First, ensure to do your research as wagering blindly is the fastest way to get burnt. The following two tips are helpful when doing both teams to score punting:

Do research

While punting presents a money-making opportunity, it requires patience and knowledge to achieve long-term success. Before placing BTTS wagers, ensure you do due diligence on the teams you want to wager on. Are their key players available? Do the teams have a good goalscoring record against each other? Is it a derby?

All these questions can be good pointers to the likely result of the match.

Back attack-minded teams

Since your goal is for both teams to score, backing teams that go all out to find the opponent’s net is a wise thing to do. Teams that play defensive football are likely to be outshone when playing an attacking-minded team. While BTTS odds for teams with low expected goals may be higher, try to back high xG teams more.

After deciding the match you want to punt on, the next thing is to place your bet.

Here’s a quick guide on how to place BTTS wagers in football:

  1. Access an internet-connected device. This could be a smartphone or a laptop.
  2. Visit the website of the sports betting site of your choice. Ensure the site has “https” as this is a more secure connection to the hosts and protects you from internet exploits.
  3. Log in to your account. If you do not have an account on the sportsbook, you can register.
  4. Navigate to the sports betting section and select football.
  5. Select the competition that the match you want to punt on belongs to. Locate the match and click on it.
  6. Explore the available betting markets and choose BTTS.
  7. Enter the amount you wish to stake on the football match.
  8. Lock your stake and confirm your bet. Congratulations, you’re all set.

Check out proven sports betting companies in Uganda?

The gambling market in Uganda is vast hence there are multiple solid bookie choices. Here are some of the proven sports betting firms in Uganda.

1xBet

1xBet is one of the proven bookies in Uganda. With a solid partnership with top clubs in Europe, the wagering site continues to grow in popularity. The betting company features an extensive betting market that cuts across several sports. Basketball, baseball, ice hockey, football, and cricket are some of the sports categories on 1xBet.

Betway Uganda

Betway is a British sportsbook with a strong presence in some African countries including Uganda. Just like 1xbet, Betway also partnered with top European club sides. In football, betway is the official sponsor of the English Premier League side, West ham. The bookie also sponsors the popular NBA team, Chicago Bulls. 

Ugandan punters love Betway as it offers higher odds than most of its competitors.

betPawa

Since it was founded in 2014, betPawa has continued to climb the ranks in the bookmaker industry. betPawa offers competitive odds as well as bonuses to punters. In addition to the excellent services, betPawa Uganda also has a fast payout time which is every punter’s joy.

Fortebet

Fortebet was founded in 2014 but was previously called FortuneBet. In 2016, the bookie rebranded to Fortebet and has continued to meet expectations. The Ugandan sportsbook is owned by Winnie Nabwami. Fortebet has a rather different approach to rewarding customers as the bookie rewards customers through a VIP program.

When you register a new account on Fortebet, you will be able to claim some VIP points which will be used to redeem free bets. Fortebet is especially good for football punting as it offers good odds and covers major European football events.

Some of the competitions featured on Fortebet are the English Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and the French Ligue 1. 

Sportybet

Sportybet is a popular bookmaker owned by Sudeep Ramnani. The bookie is available in limited African countries including Uganda. Since Sportybet’s founding, it has continued to climb the ranks and cement its place as one of the best bookies in Uganda. On Sportybet, bettors have multiple sports to wager on. 

Some of the sports featured on Sportybet are ice hockey, football, basketball, baseball, horse racing, and cricket. Sportybet also has a cashout feature for bettors that change their minds while their bet is still running. The live betting feature also comes in handy as punters can wager based on performance. Virtual games and eSports are also betting options on Sportybet. 

Sportybet also offers higher odds compared to other bookies, punters love the bookie for this reason.

Where are the best BTTS odds in Ugandan betting companies?

Top Ugandan bookies offer competitive odds. The odds offered however depend on the teams playing. For two teams with a strong goalscoring record, the odds offered may be lower and vice versa. To boost your odds, you can play multiple bets as an accumulator.

How to choose the best betting site for BTTS in Uganda?

When choosing BTTS wagering sites in Uganda, here are some of the things to watch out for:

Odds

Odds are the probability of an event happening. The higher the likelihood of an outcome, the lower the odds. Likewise, the lesser the likelihood of a result, the higher the odds. Most bookies offer competitive BTTS odds but some still offer higher odds. As a punter, you should target bookies that offer these bookies provided they are legit.

Bonuses

Bettors love bonuses. Sportsbooks offer bonuses as incentives to encourage bettors to wager on their platforms. Bonuses help reduce the risks a bettor is exposed to when punting, hence why you should be biased towards bookies that offer their customers bonuses.

Fast Payout

Slow payouts can be frustrating. Most bookies credit your winnings within 24 hours but this time may vary with bookmakers. Before settling for a bookie, ensure that the bookie is fast with payout. However, note that winnings that fall under grand audits considerably take more time to be credited.

Conclusion

BTTS wagering is popular amongst bettors but is not as easy as it seems. You need to do adequate research and wager on solid bookies.

I hope this article has provided you with valuable insight on choosing top BTTS bookies. I wish you a profitable betting journey.

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Kole District Parish Dev’t Model SACCOs decry inadequate funding

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Simon Kabayo
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Locals and members of Parish Development Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kole district are decrying meagre funding as implementation of the Parish Development Program takesplace.

Kole district received only 310 million from the expected 621 million shillings that they planned from the Ministry of Finance for the implementation of the Parish development model. The district has a total of 54 parishes.

Mystica Amongi, a resident of Aboke Town Council says the disbursement to parishes is too little to have any tangible impact given the enterprises they would wish to inject funds in.

Amongi stressed that with just USH 6,842,485 million shillings sent to the parish Sacco, meaning the distribution per person will be affected and believes creates a lee way for the funds to be misappropriated.

Bosco Okori, the Ayer Sub County LCIII Chairperson says the Parish development committees are already having trouble in identifying suitable enterprises to the reduction of funds remitted by the government.

Okori says that coupled with the meagre funding, the Sub County PDC hasn’t clearly spelt how they will recover funds from the various parishes, which could be a gap used to corrupt the recovery system.

Ronald Okello, the secretary of Lwala-Ayer PDM SACCO is now calling for the government to increase funding if the program is to have any meaningful impact.

Okello is unsure why, only Kole district is receiving meagre funding when all the parishes in other districts in the country are getting 100 million as planned and budget for in the 2022/23 financial year.

Kole District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Moses Mahamoud Dalili said that there was a shortfall in their Indicative Planning Figures [IPF] by the Ministry of Finance.

“For PDM SACCOs, Our IPF was 621 million for the whole year but we received 310million and then we got an instruction to add 68 million gadgets money to that so that each parish Sacco got 6.842.485 million shillings,’’ Said Dalili.

He added that the Ministry of finance in this current financial year will transfer 100 million plus the balance so that cumulatively each parish should have 117 million shilling.

The Parish Development model is being implemented under seven pillars which among others include Production, Storage, Processing, and Marketing, social services, infrastructure, and economic services.

It also has aspects of financial inclusion as part of the pillars. It is supposed to be a Parish revolving fund whose beneficiaries will get low-cost loans for investment in income generation.

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Parliament passes Bill with life imprisonment for persons who deal in human organ trade

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Parliament has passed the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill 2022 setting tough penalties for dealing in human organs for commercial purposes.

The Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022 seeks to establish a legal framework for organ, cell and tissue transplant in Uganda. The Bill also sought to regulate the conduct of donation and transplant activities in the country.

In an attempt to prevent vices associated with human organ donation and transplantation, Parliament approved a life sentence for persons who deal in human organs and tissue for commercial purposes. It also prescribes life imprisonment with no option to pay one’s way out for child organ traffickers.

The Bill establishes the Uganda Organ and Transplant Council to oversee and regulate organ and cell donation and transplantation in Uganda.

The Committee on Health, which earlier scrutinized the Bill, listening to views from various stakeholders recommended that child organ donation only be done in exceptional circumstances approved by the Council with the consent of a parent or guardian.

“The provisions include stem cell therapy for miners who are twins or close siblings after approval by the Council. Prescribe a penalty of life imprisonment for a person who contravenes the provision,” said Dr. Charles Ayume, the Chairperson of the Committee on Health.

The Bill imposes a life sentence for anyone who removes a human organ, tissue, or cell from a living donor without consent or authorization; and prohibits the sale of ones organs for financial gains. 

Corporate bodies will face a penalty of Shs10 billion for being involved in human organ trade. For the same offence, individuals including health workers or traffickers face a fine of Shs2 billion or imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or both.

The Bill prohibits monetary or any other forms of compensation for organs, tissues, or cells other than reimbursement of donation-related expenses except for justifiable expenses approved by the council. 

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, said that the Bill will help Ugandans get organ transplants, but also protect vulnerable people.

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A Private Members Bill on Startup to be introduced in Parliament

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The national stakeholder consultative meeting organized by Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Start-up Uganda, Mastercard Foundation and the Innovation Village at Imperial Royale hotel

Youth MP for Northern Uganda Boniface Okot is set to table a private member’s bill on startups in the country.  

This announcement was made during the national stakeholder consultative meeting organized by Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Start-up Uganda, Mastercard Foundation and the Innovation Village at Imperial Royale hotel during the commissioning of the Regulatory Impact Assessment report on the challenges affecting the start-up ecosystem in Uganda.

In his remarks, Okot said, the Start-up Act is one of the progressive legislative interventions and incentives for young people to actively participate in matters of socio-economic transformation. “We have seen countries like Nigeria whose start-up ecosystem have leading entrepreneurship hubs in the continent thanks to a conducive start-up regulatory environment.”

Okot said, “Ugandan entrepreneurial ecosystem consists of young people whose businesses have failed due to lack of capital, stiff competition amidst declining demand, high cost of inputs, Covid-19 disruptions, and heavy taxation. The private member’s bill on startups to be drafted will cater for regulation, tax incentives and relief financing that is required to foster business resilience, increase economic activities and provide for innovative interventions that will promote sustainable growth of start-ups.”

Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Zackey Kalega, the commissioner for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives said, the Regulatory Impact Assessment report will provide strategic direction to interventions to unlock the existing social, economic, and regulatory bottlenecks hindering the establishment, growth, and sustained performance of established start-ups in Uganda.

 “The RIA report will provide evidence-based guidance on the right course of action to pursue the private member’s bills. Beyond designing interventions, we ensure the implementation of these interventions especially in ensuring that the ecosystem is conducive,” Kalega said, adding that the National Development Plan III aims to strengthen the private sector to create the much-needed employment opportunities for the population and drive social economic transformation.

 Eric Ssempambo, Investment Specialist Business Environment at Private Sector Foundation Uganda said, “the deliberations for today’s consultative meeting will greatly contribute towards guiding the technical working team in the right direction and interventions which the RIA could take.

“We appreciate the steps taken by  Okot to move a private members bill on Start Ups to parliament. As representatives of the private sector, we remain committed to continuously pursuing the formulation and implementation of the Startup Act and I believe with collaboration, we will jointly make this ecosystem a better place for establishment, innovation, and growth.”

Further noting, Hellen Mukasa, LegalTech Lab Lead at Innovation Village said, the startup Act will be very instrumental in defining what a start-up is, provide the creation and management of a National Start-up Database, provide comprehensive incentives for startups, convene the disintegrated startup ecosystem player, and regulate venture capitalists and investor interactions with startups. 

“If enacted, the Startup Act will foster the growth of innovation, attract increased venture capital investment, better global innovation index score, create employment opportunities for the youth and social economic benefits from innovative products and services,” Mukasa said.

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Express announce Shs1.5 billion sponsorship deal with BetSure

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Uganda Premier League side Express FC have announced a land-mark partnership that will see online gaming platform BetSure become the club’s new headline sponsor for the next three seasons in a deal worth Shs1.5 billion.

The deal which was unveiled at an event held at Serena Hotel, becomes the biggest in the Club’s history and will see the BetSure logo feature on the front of all of the Club’s senior teams’ playing shirts and training wear, starting with Saturday’s first-team fixture with UPDF.

It was revealed that the deal will be Shs500 million each year, with an option of renewal following expiry.

The club CEO, Isaac Mwesigwa said; “The club should expect Shs400 million in cash, and there are many other tangible benefits coming like replicas, merchandise and we are happy about this sponsorship in these tough economic times.”

Speaking on behalf of the Club chairman Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Mr. Ssubi Kiwanuka (an Express FC board member) said “We call out our fans to come in numbers. BetSure is here because of them, this package is big but we’re going to utilise it fully and to players this is our opportunity to be great and there will no be other chance, Express FC is going to grow stronger and stronger.”

According to the deal, Express will receive Shs700 million if they win the league and Shs600 million if they come second.

BetSure country representative Mr. Ronald Mugulusi said; “The partnership will run for the next three years and it will have an option to increase to 600,000,000 shillings if the club finishes 2nd next season, 700,000,000 shillings if it finishes 1st and after 3 seasons there is a chance that we will extend.”

BetSure is a Pan-African global betting company based in Dubai, currently in 5 African countries; Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya Tanzania and Ghana. This is not the brand’s first venture into local Ugandan sports as it has sponsored local community based tournaments.

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Byabashaija reshuffles prisons officers

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The Commissioner General of Prisons Dr. Johnson Byabashaija

The Uganda Prisons Commissioner General, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, has transferred several senior officers.

In a notice dated September 28, Byabashaija said the appointments and transfers take immediate effect.

Mr. Anatoli Biryomumaisho, Assistant Commissioner Education has been appointed Ag. Commissioner in charge of Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services. He takes over from Ms. Elizabeth Nanfuka, Commissioner of Prisons, whose Contract appointment has expired.

Ms. Madina Nabaggala, SP, Prisons Headquarters takes over the Education Division, which will be under the Department of Rehabilitation and Reintegration.

Mr. Edward Mulabya Muwatwa, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Kijjumba is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Odina, Kamuda Sub County, Soroti County, Soroti District. He is to open the Farm.

Mr. Raphael Ogwal, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Ssaza, Masaka is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Awea in Awea Sub County, Ajuri County, Alebtong District. He is to open the Farm.

Mr. Adon Banshanga, ASP, U.G. Prison Farm Lugore is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Kijjumba in Mubende District.

Mr. Joel Othieno, ASP, U.G. Prison Ntungamo, is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Ssaza, Masaka District.

Mr. Francis Asiku, CASP, U.G. Prison Farm Ruimi is transferred to U.G. Prison Mbale Main for duty.

Mr. Vanity Nyathirombo, CASP, U.G. Prison Mbale main is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Ruimi for duty.

Mr. Amon Tusiime, CASP, U.G. Prison Kitalya mini-Max is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Ruimi for duty.

Mr. Bernards Nuwagira,                P.0.II, Prisons Academy and Training School is transferred to Prisons Headquarters for duty.

Mr. Osbert Nowamani, P.0.II, U.G. Prison Mbale Main is transferred to U.G. Prison Ngora as Deputy Officer in Charge.

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Museveni urges Emyooga beneficiaries to produce goods and save Uganda from importing

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The President after meeting Emyoga Regional Coordinators at state House Entebbe.

President Museveni believes that if the Emyooga program is well managed with a clear strategy, it has the capacity to transform Uganda into a money economy.

Emyooga, a presidential initiative was rolled out in 2019 as part of the broad government strategy aimed at lifting at least 68 percent of Ugandans from subsistence to market-oriented production through wealth and job creation.

It is intended to support 18 categories among which include; market vendors, welders, taxi drivers, carpenters, boda-boda riders, women, performing artists and restaurant owners who come together in the form of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs).

While meeting Emyoga Regional Coordinators at state House Entebbe, the President urged Emyooga beneficiaries to specialize and concentrate on their product so that they join the business of import substitution and export promotion in addition to just borrowing and returning the money.

“So that they stop us from importing. Where are the products? For instance, we shall say; Don’t import furniture anymore because the Emyooga people are now producing enough furniture for the country and they’re now beginning exporting to somewhere else,” Mr. Museveni said.

The President said SACCOs should not only be borrowing and returning but also developing that product the group is engaged in and then the government will have to market the product internally and externally.

The Minister of State for Microfinance and Small Enterprises, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, said although the program is intended to fight poverty which cannot be fought in a day, the team of coordinators deployed countrywide is engaged in continuous preaching to achieve the desired objective.

He said the program has been embraced countrywide.

“Even opposition Members of Parliament cannot miss when we are in their area because many beneficiaries have embraced the saving culture and are giving successful testimonies,” Minister Kasolo said, adding that a total of 4,114,200 Ugandans have embraced the saving culture and are actively mobilised in small associations and SACCOs (6,748) at parish level.

“As we speak today, a total of 72 billion shillings has been mobilized as savings courtesy of this program. Initially they didn’t understand it but now they feel it’s their program and are appreciating you,” Minister Kasolo told the President.

He further informed President Museveni that they intend to officially launch the program in November this year at Kololo Independence grounds where beneficiaries across the country will exhibit their products.

“We want you to see with your own eyes Your Excellency,” Minister Kasolo remarked.

Each Parish Sacco receives a revolving seed capital of 30 million shillings as startup fund and many have grown this fund to a tune of 300 to 400 million shillings and many are no longer going to money lenders to get credit, according to Kasolo.

He added that they have a proposal to elevate and upgrade the Microfinance Support Centre into a People’s Microfinance Development Bank where each Mwooga (sacco groups) will be a shareholder.

The executive director for the Microfinance Support Center-MSC, Mr. Peter Mujuni said the most exciting experience about the Emyooga is that it has stimulated the saving culture among the poor.

“Originally, we thought the poor cannot put money together but actually they can if they’re given good guidance and direction.We are excited about the saving experiences that we have seen in the rural communities,” Mr. Mujuni said, adding that the tremendous success has been registered in areas where they have had good leadership in the communities and SACCOs should be guided on picking the right leaders.

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi said the ministry has observed that the performance of Emyooga has improved and they will continue supporting them.

The Emyooga initiative is financed by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development through the Department of Microfinance. The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd (MSC) is responsible for the planning, management, budgeting, reporting and accountability of all funds disbursed for the programme, including disbursements to the groups.

The meeting was also attended by among others; the Deputy Executive Director of the Microfinance support centre-MSC, Mrs. Hellen Petronilla Masika, the Chairperson Emyooga coordinators, Mrs. Ritah Namuwenge and other regional coordinators some of whom gave successful testimonies about the performance of the program in their areas.

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Tayebwa summons PM, Ministers over human rights violations

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Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa.

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has summoned the Prime Minister and party leaders in the House to discuss and try to resolve the unending allegations of human rights violations in the country.

The meeting scheduled for Friday, will also involve the Ministers for Security and Internal Affairs, the Leader of the Opposition and the Government and Opposition Whips and the Shadow Minister of Security.

Tayebwa’s decision follows a concern over continued human rights violations raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, during plenary sitting on Wednesday, 28 September 2022.

Mpuuga, said that despite several concerns raised on human rights violations, forced disappearances and torture seem to be getting worse. 

He said that no action has been taken since May when he presented names and contacts of persons reported missing, and asked government to at least declare them dead and avail their remains.

He added that the ministers responsible for Security and Internal Affairs have not reported on the same despite orders by the House to do so.

“From the Opposition side, in the first and second sessions, the most critical matter was human rights abuses, forced disappearances and torture. Despite government commitment that abductions and forced disappearances are under control, the devil is back,” said Mpuuga. 

He wondered if the President was aware of the continued human rights violations having condemned murders and disappearances of citizens while chief guest at the commemoration of the disappearance and murder of the first Chief Minister of Uganda, Benedicto Kiwanuka in the 1970s. 

Deputy Speaker, Tayebwa, said that failure by government to take action against human rights violations taints the image of Parliament, saying that MPs made recommendations on the recently adopted reports on human rights violations and state of prisons. 

“We extensively discussed this matter a month ago because we handled two critical reports. There was a commitment here, that indeed some of these issues were glaring and they were making us look ugly and this report was signed by members from both sides, we never even had a minority report. 

The meeting will be held at Parliament Building.

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