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FIFA World Cup 2022 groups decided

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The final draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals was made on Friday.

The World Cup takes place between 21 November and 18 December in Qatar, with the hosts playing Ecuador in the tournament’s opening game.

A total of eight groups, each featuring four teams, will compete in the first round of the competition.

Only 29 of the 32 teams were known at the time of the draw, but the final three playoff matchups are all known.

In one intercontinental playoff, Peru will face the winner of the United Arab Emirates vs. Australia AFC playoff; in the other, Costa Rica will face New Zealand.

Meanwhile, Wales will face the winner of Ukraine vs. Scotland in the final European playoff. Each of those games will take place in June, and then the field will be truly complete.

World Cup draw in full

Group A: Qatar, Netherlands, Senegal, Ecuador

Group B: England, USA, Iran, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine

Group C: Argentina, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia

Group D: France, Denmark, Tunisia, UAE/Australia/Peru

Group E: Spain, Germany, Japan, Costa Rica/New Zealand

Group F: Belgium, Croatia, Morocco, Canada

Group G: Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia, Cameroon

Group H: Portugal, Uruguay, South Korea, Ghana

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Dfcu Bank registers decline in profits by 45%, shareholders not to get dividends

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of dfcu bank Mathias Katamba

The Board of DFCU bank has suggested that no profits should be extended to the shareholders in the wake of enlisting a drop in profits of Shs11 billion last year.

The banks General Manager George Ochom, said the board saw it wise not to dispense any dividends to shareholders so that it can keep the financial institution with enough liquidity to deal with any possible emergency.

According to Mathias Katamba, the Chief Executive Officer of Dfcu, profits tumbled from Shs24 billion to Shs13 billion when compared with the previous years.

The drop in profits has been attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic that crashed economies and businesses across the globe.

“DFCU bank like some other players in the market experienced a drop in profitability by 45% in 2021. However, the bank posted most of its income from earnings on interest on loans, but almost experienced a wipeout of this income due to provisioning for bad loans that accrued in the wake of the Covid 19 crisis,” Katamba said.

The shareholders of DFCU bank include Arise BV (58.70%), Investment Fund for Developing Countries (9.97%), National Social Security Fund of Uganda (7.46%) and Kimberlite Frontier Africa Naster Fund (7.3%).

Unlike DFCU, some of its rivals managed to register growth in profits last year.

Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) reported that it grew its net profits by 11% in 2021 to procure Shs269 billion from Shs 242billion in 2020, driven by rapid growth in non-interest income earned by mostly Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, its anchor subsidiary.

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Late speaker Oulanyah’s body arrives into the country

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Geoffery Serugo
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Ethiopian Airlines plane that brough Oulanyah's body

The body of the fallen former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has been flown into the country aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

The body was received by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, her deputy Thomas Tayebwa, Chief Justice Alfonso Owiny Dollo, family members and other dignitaries. The body was handed to the A plus funeral service.

The Chief mourner, Vice President Jessica Alupo said; “We have officially received the body of the departed speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah. His body was received with at most grief and sadness. I ask the people of Uganda to remain united as they grieve.”

She said the government of Uganda is going to accord the late Speaker a state burial because his life and work had a national bearing.

“I send my condolences to the president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Speaker Anita Among, the deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa, the people of Acholi and the people of Uganda,” she said.

According to the funeral program, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th April at 9.00 am the body will lie at the home of the Speaker in Muyenga where friends and well-wishers will pay their last respects.

Tuesday 5th April 2022 at 9.00 am the body will be moved to the Parliament of Uganda where the Rt. Hon. The Speaker will lead the Members of Parliament to pay their final respects. The body will spend the night in Parliament. 

On Wednesday 6th April 2022 at 9.00 am the body will be taken to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for a State Funeral. The casket will then be airlifted to Omoro, Lalogi village; the Speaker’s ancestral home where it will be received by the family and Acholi leaders. 

Thursday 7th April 2022 the body will lie at Lalogi for final respects by members of the public. Friday 8th April 2022 the burial ceremony will start at 9.00 am. The day will be observed as a Public Holiday as declared by H.E. the President.

Oulanyah died on 20th March 2022 in Seattle, USA. His death was announced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. On February 3, 2021, Oulanyah was flown to the US aboard a Chartered Uganda Airlines aircraft A330 to Seattle for medical attention after efforts by medics at Mulago National Referral paid no dividends.

Oulanyah died eight months after he was elected the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda. He defeated the Incumbent Kamuli Woman MP Rebecca Kadaga and Kira municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda. Since then, Oulanyah has been in and out of Hospitals over unrevealed health Complications.

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Katikkiro Mayiga eulogizes Oulanyah as an ‘Impactful Leader’

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The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga has described the fallen Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah as an impactful leader.

Oulanyah died on Sunday, March 20 while in Seattle, USA where he was admitted since February. President Museveni confirmed the news through his twitter account.

“He rose from being an MP to the Speaker of Parliament. It is no mean fit and one can even say that he was even impactful in death by the outpouring messages of grief,” Mayiga said while addressing journalists after paying his respects and signing the condolence book in honour of Oulanyah at Parliament on 31st March 2022.

He called upon legislators to prioritize the interests of the common person in memory of the late Speaker.

“Parliament has a key role to play in the social and economic transformation of our country. If we prioritize the interest of the common person; how they live, the work they do, the health service they receive, and the opportunities accorded to them as the common good, then we shall have remembered the late Jacob Oulanyah appropriately,” he said.

Mayiga said that the process of reconciliation and working together was manifesting itself in the death of Oulanyah.

“Yesterday, we had a long chat with the Chief Justice and what could have looked as a dark cloud could actually be a lesson to many of us in leadership. When we disagree, we meet and talk about it; that’s how we build the country,” Mayiga said.

Mayiga also congratulated the Speaker and Deputy Speaker on their elevation to the new offices. “I don’t think either of you thought that you would be the Speaker or Deputy Speaker in the 11th Parliament.  I would like to congratulate you on my behalf and that of the kingdom and to wish you a fruitful term of office,” he said.

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among pledged to support the common man and see to it that issues of Buganda land and rent are resolved amicably.

“It’s not an easy time for us as Parliament because it’s now a reality as the body arrives today. In memory of the late Jacob Oulanyah, we pledge as Parliament, that we shall work for the common person and everybody,” she said.

The Katikkiro was accompanied by members of the Buganda Lukiiko who included the Deputy Speaker, Owek. Ahmed Lwasa, the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Hajjati Mariam Nkalubo Mayanja and the Minister for Heritage and Tourism, Owek. David Kyewalabye Male.

The delegation from Mengo was received by Anita Among, her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga and the Chairperson of Buganda Caucus, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi.

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FUFA stakes Shs1 million reward for information on match fixing

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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has staked a cash reward of one million shillings for any person or whistleblower who will provide information regarding match-fixing.

Match fixing in Ugandan football remains a vice and was part of the discussions of the 26th Fufa Executive Committee that convened at Fufa House in Mengo.

The FUFA Head of Communications, Ahmed Hussein, said the reward for a person who provides any information implicating any person involved in match-fixing was one of the key decisions made during the meeting.

This comes a week after three stakeholders were suspended from football activities for alleged match-fixing. They were; former Police FC Marketing and Sales Manager Abraham Luzzi (10-year ban), James Kaweesa (15 years) and journalist David Isabirye (2 years).

According to FUFA, the three tried to influence the results in the Uganda Cup match between Tooro United and Five stars FC.

Over the years, players, match and club officials have been banned from the game for their involvement in match-fixing.

In April 2021, former Uganda Premier League side, Kyetume FC indefinitely suspended three players over allegations of match-fixing.

Those suspended indefinitely include goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, defender Julius Ntambi and team captain, Mustafa Mujjuzi. The players were suspended after the team lost to Kitara FC.

Ali Sekatawa, the patron of Nyamityobora FC in Mbarara district resigned his role amidst accusations of match-fixing and sports betting.

Sekatawa had served as the patron of Nyamitobora FC for more than ten years. In his resignation letter, Sekatawa said that match-fixing and sports betting had marred football in Uganda including top leagues. He went on to switch his loyalty to Kabwohe Golf Club.

Match fixing is the act of playing or officiating a match with the intention of achieving a pre-determined result, violating the rules of the game and often the law.

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5 Must Visit Places in Western Uganda

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89 year old Mehta, wife enjoy maiden Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa and this made to it to be named the pearl of Africa by Sir Winston Churchill. This country has four regions – northern region, Easter region, central region and western region. The westernregion is concentrated with different attractions and among them are the eight national parks.

Therefore, there is a lot to explore while on Uganda safari as you take the western circuit. This part is mostly occupied by the Batooro, Bakiga, Banyankole, Bakonzo, Bamba, Bafumbira, Batwa and Batagwenda cultures and others. These are normally in groups / associations with a purpose of conserving wildlife around them through offering cultural or traditional dances, music and drama, traditional cooking classes and much more.

Therefore, the must visit places in Western Uganda include the following;

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This is the most popular national park in Uganda. Every year, thousands of travelers travel to the remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The park hosts almost half of the world’s remaining population of the mountain gorillas.

Due to its international importance, it is one of Uganda’s only three UNESCO world heritage sites. The impenetrable forest is one of the thickest tropical forests in Uganda and often visited by toursists interested in seeing the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The park has 19 habituated gorilla families that are open for trekking and research hence becoming the park with largest number of gorillas. 

It is also haven for avid birders since it hosts over 340 bird species including 14 not recorded anywhere in the country. Taking a gorilla safari to Bwindi will create everlasting memories in your life time and this adventure has been ranked among the bucket list things to do in Africa by most guide books.

Fort portal Tourism City

This is probably the cleanest town in Uganda, which was namedafter Sir. Gerald portal a British commissioner during colonial times. The attractions in this great city cannot be mentioned and finished, all you need is to come and witness the reality of a few things that will be mentioned here. This amazing town has great scenery of the Rwenzori mountain ranges, crater lakes, tea plantations, hills, that you may hardly find elsewhere.

While in Fortportal, you can enjoy cool breeze climate and at the same time visit the surrounding national parks such as Kibale, Semuliki, Rwenzori Mountain and Queen Elizabeth national Park while staying in Fortportal. Not forgetting the AmabereGanyinamwiru caves which are located in the Nyakasura area, fond of historical information about the Bachwezi but geographically, they are the stalactites and stalagmites.

While in Fort portal, you can visit the Isunga Cultural Community and stand a chance to explore different attractions like the crater lakes, tea and coffee experience, hiking to top of the world, cultural entertainment from the Bakiga and Batooro, traditional cooking classes, biking adventure, forest walking trails, bird watching and many others. 

Queen Elizabeth national Park

With the equator line, this is the most visited national park in Uganda by both domestic and international tourists. The park offers great scenery, diverse wildlife including the rare tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector. Visiting the Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an opportunity to take part in game drives, boat cruises, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge, bird watching since the park hosts over 600 bird species with migratory birds and many other activities.

Large herds of elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, warthogs, Uganda kobs and much more can be easily spotted here. The equator point also offers great photographic moments and the local guide will take you through the experiment which will show that this is an exact point where the imaginary line crosses Uganda. There is no doubt to stand on your feet placing one leg in the south and another one in the northern hemisphere.

Rwenzori mountains National Park

The Rwenzori mountains National Park is another UNESCO world heritage site. Named after the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, the park is one of the best place to visit in Uganda! 

Also known as the mountains of the moon, the Rwenzori are a world class attraction that has been overlooked by tourists. Geographers list it among the best destinations for hiking in the world.

The Rwenzori National Park is located on the border with D.R.Congo and a central circuit trail to its highest peak can last for 7 days. A hike to the top offers a trekker the best memories like standing on the snow-capped Margherita peak – highest point in Uganda.

The park also hosts incredible wildlife including the three horned chameleon, one of Uganda’s unique attractions. The park is a rich biodiverse area with a record of over 70 mammals and 177 bird species.

Lake Bunyonyi

Located near Kabale town, this is the second deepest lake in Africa and known to host 29 islands. The lake was named so due to the different small birds that stay around the lake. The mainactivity here is boat cruising and canoeing which will take you to visit different islands like the punishment island, Leprosy Island and much more. Visitors can also opt to take zip liningexperience, hike to have an aerial view of the lake and relax at one of the resort hotels on lake shores. 

Therefore, without doubt, one cannot plan a safari in westernUganda and fails to include one of the above-mentioned destinations. Book a Uganda safari in western region and you will explore more and more.

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Gov’t presents 2022/23 Budget estimates

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Minister of State Finance (Planning), Hon Amos Lugoloobi has presented the budget estimates for the 2022/2023 financial year totaling Shs47.2 trillion.

The Public Finance Management Act requires the Minister of Finance to present annual budget estimates by 01 April of the preceding year. 

In his presentation during Plenary Sitting on 31 March 2022, Lugoloobi asked the lawmakers to consider the economic environment in which the budget was prepared, citing the inability to borrow over 53.9 percent.

“This is above the maximum requirement of 53.1 per cent provided for in the Charter of Fiscal responsibility.  Nonetheless, we expect this to be restored to 47.8 per cent of Gross Domestic Product over the medium term,” he said.

He laid the annual budget estimates along with the accompanying documents, including the revised National Budget Framework Paper (BFP) 2022/2023, 2026-2027, the Appropriation Bill, 2022, Charter of Fiscal responsibility and Certificate of Gender and Equity Compliance among others. 

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa referred the budget estimates to the Committee of Budget and relevant sectoral committees.

“I request that you look at Rule 148 and 149 of our Rules of Procedure, especially 149 where we have very tight deadlines in which to process this. You need to ensure you report in time,” he said adding that, “we shall give you enough time to handle the budget at committee level. We shall not have plenary sittings”.

The Shadow Minister of Finance, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi said that the Ministers of Finance have performed well urging that such standards are kept.

“It is unprecedented; we are reaping benefits from former committee chairpersons appointed ministers. This should be a learning curve to the appointing authority that picking among us, things move smoothly because they know the technical know-how,” Muwanga Kivumbi said.

He however, added that the Treasury Memoranda and list of accounting officers should have been sent to legislators earlier, calling on committees to do the right thing when scrutinising the documents.

“I hope the details in these documents are as smart as the moves made so far,” he said.

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga also applauded the ministers of Finance for beating the deadline.

“Although they began shabbily, they eventually shaped up. I would like to implore them to keep alert,” Mpuuga said.

Parliament approved the National BFP on 28 January 2022 and this formed a basis for the finalisation of budget estimates for 2022/2023.

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2021 financial results: Dfcu bank records growth in operating income

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Geoffery Serugo
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Dfcu Limited has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31st December 2021 showing a strong leap forward on the core business metrics.

The Company demonstrated resilience in 2021 showing continued improvement in most of the top line figures driven by strong income growth and cost control.

Operating income grew by 21% year on year while cost to income ratio improved to 50%,an indication that the Company is beginning to reap benefits due to efficiencies derived from its investment in technology and cost optimisation.

The Company remained well capitalized with capital ratios of 22.28 per cent and 23.46 per cent for tier one and tier two capital respectively. The Liquidity position remained strong with an average liquid assets ratio above 36 per cent.With the robust liquidity, strong equity shareholders, healthy capital position and a refreshed five-year ‘customer obsessed’ strategy, the Company will continue to play its role in supporting the recovery of its customers and their businesses; and is well positioned to seize the emerging opportunities in several sectors.

Mathias Katamba, CEO of dfcu Bank, the trading subsidiary of dfcu Limited said: “We achieved a good leap forward on the core metrics with robust growth in total income and continued reduction in operating costs. The pre-provisioning profit i.e. profit before provisions, fair value losses and tax grew significantly from Shs 114 billion in 2020 to Shs 190 billion in 2021.”

The Bank’s overall profit was significantly impacted by the loan impairment charge, resulting from the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the associated containment measures on our customers’ businesses and the impairment of the financial asset.

“We continued to support our customers, especially those operating in sectors that remained locked down for an extended period, with credit relief and business recovery loans,” he said.

“Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on the growth of our retail business, supporting businesses and individuals in the post Covid-19 recovery during 2022, in addition to building resilience in our loan book through rehabilitation and debt recovery programs,” Katamba said.

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Ecobank launches Shs429m Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative

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Geoffery Serugo
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Ecobank Uganda has confirmed its commitment to ending malaria by launching the Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative (ZMBLI) in Uganda and joining the Malaria-Free Uganda board, announcing a contribution of US$120,000 (Shs429 million).

The aim of the Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative is to mobilise private sector companies in the fight against malaria in Africa in order to achieve a malaria-free continent within a generation.

This initiative is part of the continent-wide Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign, launched in 2018 by the 55 African Heads of States at the 31st African Union Summit in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative supports the private sector engagement strategy of this pan-African campaign, and is currently being implemented in several countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Ghana and Uganda, in partnership with Speak Up Africa and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria.

Welcoming the launch, Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, CEO of the RBM Partnership to End Malaria declared that: “We celebrate the launch of the Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative in Uganda as another giant step forward in the movement to end malaria. It is crucial that we increase malaria funding and expand the effort beyond the Ministry of Health and international donors, especially by harnessing the power of the private sector.”

Understanding the importance of building on existing efforts and supporting existing structures, in Uganda, Ecobank is implementing this initiative as part of Malaria-Free Uganda (MFU), the national structure authorised by the Ministry of Health with the responsibility for multisectoral mobilisation for the fight against malaria in Uganda.

Indeed, launching the Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative and joining MFU represents a convergence of aspirations between the partners and a strengthening of ongoing efforts. As Mr. Kenneth Mugisha, the MFU Board Chairman, remarked: “The MFU is honored to welcome Ecobank, under the leadership of Ms. Muliisa, to the MFU board. Ecobank is setting a strong example by not only contributing financially but also committing to work with us to mobilize others to join the cause.”

The Ecobank Uganda Managing Director, Ms. Grace Muliisa, stated that: “As ‘The Pan-African Bank’, we are committed to finding home-grown solutions to urgent public health and development issues. We are honoured to join the distinguished Malaria-Free Uganda board. To show our commitment, we are pleased to announce a contribution of USD 120,000, which we hope will inspire other companies to contribute to achieving a Zero Malaria Uganda.”

There is an urgent need for new partners in the fight against malaria, which continues to affect millions of people in Africa. Despite decades of progress, it remains one of the continent’s deadliest diseases. In Uganda, it was responsible for 21,699 deaths in 2020 (up from 17,766 in 2019) and 12.9 million cases.

Furthermore, the impact of malaria on African communities goes far beyond health. As Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Uganda Minister of Health explained: “A single episode of malaria costs a family, on average, $9 USD or 3% of their annual income, and each episode results in 1-3 weeks of missed work. Moreover, estimates show that Africa loses roughly 4.3 billion workdays and 1.5 billion school days due to malaria annually, and that GDP growth is reduced by 1.3% in malaria endemic countries. Malaria has an overwhelming toll on economic productivity, business costs and human capital development, making it a top priority for the Government of Uganda. I am therefore pleased to extend my gratitude to Ecobank for their contributions and to welcome them to the Malaria-Free Uganda board.”

Unfortunately, malaria attracts limited attention and funding has stagnated in recent years. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that an extra US $10 billion is needed to implement national strategic plans for malaria control in 30 African countries over the next three years, again underscoring the importance of private-sector engagement. Ecobank is rising to the challenge with a firm belief that the malaria fight is a whole-of-society responsibility, and is therefore committed to being at the forefront of developing innovative and sustainable funding solutions.

Echoing the call for society-wide responsibility, Ms. Yacine Djibo, Executive Director, Speak Up Africa, concluded that: “Everyone has a role to play in the elimination of malaria, and this is exactly what the Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative embodies. Private sector participation is key: Ecobank and their new partners within Malaria-Free Uganda, are business leaders that are perfectly situated to bring more like-minded partners and resources to the table.”

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Chief Justice meets Katikkiro, apologizes to the Kabaka over recent utterances

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Chief Justice meets Katikkiro

Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has officially apologized to the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II over recent remarks he made at the vigil of late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.

Accompanied by Former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and Chairman Olara Otunu, Dollo met the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga in Bulange, Mengo over the recent utterances that Kabaka used a Presidential jet as he sought medical treatment in Germany.

Remarking at the Speaker Jacob Oulanyah’s home on Thursday, the Chief Justice accused Baganda of demonstrating outside a hospital in Seattle, USA where the deceased speaker was admitted.

The protesters were demanding that the Speaker be brought back to Uganda for treatment. They claimed that the Speaker was part of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government which has failed to heavily invest in the Country’s health care system and chose ‘medical tourism’ for government officials.

“Your ethnic leader was transported in a presidential jet to Germany using public funds he was not entitled to. You didn’t demonstrate. Is it because Oulanyah is an Acholi? Is it because Oulanyah doesn’t speak your language?  Only a wicked person can fight a person fighting for his life,” Owiny-Dollo said.

“In the course of this emotional expression, I made a wrong and inappropriate reference to his majesty, the Kabaka of Buganda. I hereby unequivocally, unreservedly, and of free volition, wholly retract that that reference and also hereby tender my apology to his majesty, the Kabaka. I will immediately hereafter communicate to the Katikkiro of Buganda in writing, registering this apology,” theJustice apologized.

“We came here in peace and we leave here knowing we are closer. After this, we are better people than before the meeting. I thank the delegation that accompanied me here,” Chief Justice said.

He said his apology in a wider spectrum is proof that they can resolve any matters that would cause division.

Katikkiro commended the Chief Justice for being courageous and acknowledging something that didn’t go well with others.

“In Buganda we say, friendship comes after a fight. The Chief Justice has come as a friend and he is going to leave as a brother.  I urge all Ugandans to leave all that was said behind us,” Katikkiro Said.

“What unites us as Buganda and Acholi is more than what should divide us. It should be there are no drugs in hospitals, education system that still needs attention exist in both areas, we have intermarried and above all we are all Ugandans,” he said.

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