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Kyambogo University Freshers asked to apply for loan scheme amidst delayed release of admission letters

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Ronard Shabomwe
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Kyambogo University Senate

Fresh students, who have just been admitted at Kyambogo University for the 2021/2022 academic year, have been called upon to apply for the loans scheme even if the admission letters are not yet given out.

In an interview with this reporter, the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, said students should not wait for the admission letters since no one is sure yet when those letters will be released.

A few days back, the office of the Academic Registrar of Kyambogo University, released a list of students admitted on the 2021/2022 direct Entry Scheme. Over 10,705 students have been admitted to different courses.

Professor Katunguka said students can use the admission list which has been published to apply for the loan scheme, adding that the copies have been given to the loans scheme management group.

“I want to encourage all students who would like to apply for the loan scheme, please go ahead and apply using their admission lists circulated,” Vice-Chancellor Katunguka said.

He further noted that now that the direct entry admission list is out, the management is going to work hard to release the admission list of diploma holders, who applied to do their degrees.

“This has delayed a little bit, but we are going to work hard to make sure that this is completed as soon as possible to enable students who want to apply for a loan scheme to apply, and we are trying hard to see that they will not miss on this opportunity,” he adds.

Last year in December, the government extended the application deadline for Study Loans to January 15, 2022, due to the disruption in the education sector by Covid-19. The move was meant to cater to Makerere, Lira, Soroti, Gulu, and Kyambogo universities that had not admitted students.

Students’ Loan Scheme is a fund from the Uganda Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) intended to provide financing to Ugandan students who have qualified for higher education in recognized institutions of higher learning but are unable to support themselves financially.

For a student to be eligible for the First Year Students’ Loan, should be a Ugandan Citizen, admitted to a Private Chartered University or Public University, or a listed Other Tertiary Institution in Uganda. Accreditation is by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).

According to Dr. Anne Begumisa, the university academic registrar, in both semesters, the university has agreed to intensify online teaching and learning and hence will require all students to acquire relevant gadgets smartphones, laptops among others.

She further stresses that everyone should embrace the use of technology because open distance and e-learning are going to be the future of teaching and learning.

Kyambogo University fresh students will report on 5th February 2022 for semester one and end the semester on 8th May. Vice-Chancellor said, this has been approved by the University Senate and is intending to get in students early enough and reduce the waiting.

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Uganda Prison makes changes as Moses Ssentalo is appointed CP Inspectorate and Quality Assurance

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Our Reporter
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The Commissioner General of Prisons Dr. Johnson Byabashaija

The Uganda Prison Services (UPS) Commissioner General Dr. Johnson Byabashaija has announced new appointments, transfers and leave of officers at the Service.

According to an announcement, Byabashaija has appointed Moses Ssentalo CP/Inspectorate and Quality Assurance at the headquarters.

Among other appointments, John Bosco Tumwebaze, who has been the CP, Health Services at Prison Headquarters to Acting Director/Administration replacing Moses Bwijuka Katungye, ACGP, who has retired from the service.

CP Raphael Olinga, who is from leave has been appointed CP/Health Services.

SSP Ronald Kalali, the OC U.G Prison Farm Adjumani, is appointed Regional Prisons Commander Mid-Eastern. Kalali replaces ACP James Aissu, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

SPF Byran Corr Mbaziira, the OC Uganda Government Prison Bushenyi is appointed OC U.G Prison Upper. He has been replaced by SP Henry Kidega, who has been the OC U.G Prison Ssaza.

SP Fred Amodo Agotre, the Officer in Charge U.G Prison Kabongo has been transferred to U.G Prison Farm Kalidima in same position. He hands over the station to ASP Maximilan Byamugisha, who has been serving as the Deputy OC U.G Prison Moroto, now appointed full OC at U.G Prison Kabong.

SP John Baptist Maganda, the OC U.G prison Kiboga is appointed DPC Mubende. He has been replaced by ASP Amos Alinaitwe.

SP Pascal Kyesimira, who is from leave has been appointed the DPC Kibaale taking over from ASP David Bampiga, who is transfered to Buikwe in same position.

SP Charles Rugasira, the OC U.G Prison SSembabule has been appointed DPC Rakai. He hands over the station to ASP Aminsi Luwano, who is appointed OC U.G Prison Ssembabule.

SP Amon Atwiine, who has been serving as the OC U.G prison Pece has been appointed the DPC Kasese, handing over the station to Peter Muhekyi, ASP, U.G prison Farm Bufulubi and now appointed OC U.G Prison Pece.

The prison boss has also transferred the DPC Lira SP Martin Luwum Lakwonyera to Oyam in same position, taking over from SP Patrick Ebong, who has retired from the service.

SP Micheal Thomson Obini, the OC U.G Prison Oyam has been appointed DPC Lira , while SP Patrick Zikanga, who has been serving as DPC Rakai has been transferred to Ssembabule as DPC.

SP Joseph Mpagi, OC U.G Apac is appointed DPC Kayunga. He hands over the station to ASP Karim Sserunkuma, who has been the OC U.G Prison Adjumani.

SPF Charles Ocakacon, the OC U.G Prison Mutukula is appointed DPC Amuru taking over from SP Walter Ogaba, who has retired from the service.

The Officer in Charge U.G Prison Maiha, ASPJames Wafula has been appointed DPC Bugiri replacing SP Vahid Aoru, who proceeds on leave pending retirement.

The Katakwi government prison OC, ASP David Atenia has been appointed DPC Kaberamaido handing over office to ASP Godwin Ahikiriza who has been serving in the same capacity at U.G Prison Tororo.

ASP David Musinguzi, the OC U.G Prison Kasangati, from course is appointed DPC Mpigi. Musinguzi takes over from SP Mike Seruyange Kanyike, who has been transferred to Nakaseke in same position.

ASPI Vincent Oluka, the OC U.G Prison Agule has been appointed DPC Paliisa and replaced with ASP Robert Okanya.

The DPC Nakaseke SP David Mutumba proceeds to a three months normal leave.

The OC U.G Koboko ASP James Nzunzu has been appointed DPC Adjumani handind over the station to ASPI Paul Katabazi who has been serving as the OC U.G Prison Aruar.

Peter Isingoma, ASP, U.G Prison Upper has been appointed OC U.G Prison Lwengo. He takes over from P.O.I Isa Ziwa Kyeswa, who is transferred to U.G Prison Lwamaggwa as OC.

Ronald Ahimbisibwe, Kigo is appointed OC U.G Prison Farm Adjumani.

ASP Florence Amono, U.G Prison Murchison Bay is appointed OC, Netball at Prisons Academy and Training school.

ASP Morgan Anguyo, U.G Prison Rukungiri has been OC U.G Prison Kanungu. Anguyo takes over from ASPI Raphael Ogwal who is transferred to U.G Prison Ssaza in same capacity.

ASPI Tanazio Byakatonda at U.G Prison Farm Lugore has been appointed OC U.G Prison Farm Kiburara taking over from ASP Denis Asiimwe, who is transferred to U.G Prison Farm Mutukula in similar position.

ASP Sam Okiria Ekalam,at U.G Prison Upper has been appointed OC U.G Prison Kasangati.

ASP Stephen Kirya, the OC U.G Prison Farm Kalidima is transferred to U.G Prison Kamwenge in same position. Kirya takes over from ASP Ronald Mutebi who proceeds on accumulated leave.

Amos Niwahereza, ASP U.G Prison Oyam is appointed Officer in Charge of the prison.

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IG charges Uganda Land Commission boss for abuse of office

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Our Reporter
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The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has charged Uganda Land Commission boss Beatrice Nyakaisiki and her three police constables for abuse of office and obstruction of search.

“The Inspectorate of Government will arraign the following suspects for Obstruction of Search and Abuse of Office. They are: Hon. Beatrice Byenkya Nyakaisiki, Chairperson Uganda Land Commission, Police Constable Anywar Richard Godfrey Male, Constable Titus Wamono and Constable Edward Turyatunga, all attached to the Chairperson Uganda Land commission,” part of the statement from the IG dated 7th January 2022 read.

Hon. Beatrice Byenkya Nyakaisiki, PC Anywar Richard, PC Titus Wamono and PC Edward Turyatunga on 4th January 2022 at Uganda Land Commission, Kampala without lawful justification or excuse, willfully obstructed and hindered Mr. Tumukurate Michael, Mr. Zakaria Tiberindwa and Superintendent of Police Noreen Akello all from the Inspectorate of Government from carrying out a search in the office of Chairperson Uganda Land Commission while they were acting in the exercise of powers conferred by the Inspectorate of Government Act, 2002.

“Hon. Beatrice Byenkya Nyakaisiki, PC Anywar Richard, PC Titus Wamono and PC Edward Turyatunga while employed as Chairperson Uganda Land Commission and Police Constables respectively, at Kampala, on 4th January 2022 did in abuse of authority of their offices, wilfully obstructed and hindered the lawful search of the office of the Chairperson Uganda Land Commission, arbitrary acts prejudicial to the interests of their employer the Government of Uganda and the Inspectorate of
Government,” the IG said in a statement.

The three Police Officers have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government and efforts to arraign Hon Beatrice Byenkya Nyakaisiki are still on-going.

The IG prosecutors are Dr Earnest Katwesigye and Thomas Okoth.

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UAE lifts suspension on all flights from Uganda

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Our Reporter
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Entebbe-International-Airport

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted suspension on all flights from Uganda. The development was confirmed by Mr. Vianney Luggya, the spokesperson of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA).

Last month, UAE temporarily suspended flights from Uganda to Dubai for allegedly forging Covid-19 PCR travel certificates.

UAE said almost 50 per cent of Ugandan travelers were carrying forged Covid-19 PCR certificates and that prompted them to suspend all flights from the pearl of Africa.

“This is to confirm that the suspension of flights from Uganda to Dubai has been lifted with immediate effect. Passengers planning travel to Dubai can now get in touch with their respective airlines to schedule their flights. A happy new year to you all,” Luggya said.

Upon lifting the suspension, the Uganda Airlines urged travelers to book their flights with them to Dubai. “Enjoy unlimited convenience with our direct flights to Dubai every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,” the Airliner said on Social media

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Bishop Paul Ssemogerere to be installed as the fourth Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese

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Geoffery Serugo
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Bishop Paul Ssemogerere

The Catholic Church has revealed that it will formally install Archbishop-elect Paul Ssemogerere as the new head of the Archdiocese of Kampala on Tuesday 25 January. The revelation was made by the Rev. Fr Pius Male Ssentumbwe the Chancellor, Kampala of the Archdiocese.

“That day will have two events, installing the Archbishop and marking the conversation of Saint Paul. A convoy of people will receive him at Matugga Parish. The installation service will be led by the representative of the Pope in Uganda, The Most Rev. Luigi Bianco,” Fr. Male said.

The archbishop-elect has been acting as the apostolic administrator for eight months, having assumed office after the death of his predecessor Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga in April last year. Pope Francis later appointed Bishop Ssemogerere on 9th December 2021 to replace Archbishop Lwanga.

Paul Ssemogerere was born on June 30, 1956 at Kisubi, along Entebbe Road. He attended Kigero Primary School before transferring to Kisubi Boys Primary School. He then studied at St. Maria Goretti Senior Secondary School Katende, where he completed his O-Level studies.

In 1976, Ssemogerere and seven other young men became pioneer students at St Mbaaga Seminary at Ggaba. This was the first class of this seminary, which specializes in admitting men to train as priests when they are older than usual, and without attending minor seminary.

In 1978, the late Cardinal Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga sent Ssemogerere to the Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States, where he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 1982. On 21 November 1981, he was ordained a deacon by Archbishop Rembert George Weakland, the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

He was ordained a priest on June 3, 1983 at Kampala, by Cardinal Nsubuga. He served as a priest in the Archdiocese of Kampala, until 4 June 2008 when he was appointed bishop of Kasana-Luweero. He was consecrated as bishop on August, 23 August 2008 at Kasana-Luweero by the late Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, who was assisted by Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala, Sant’Ugo Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, Titular Archbishop of Amantia and Papal Nuncio to Uganda at that time.

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Mutebile’s health condition: Family members moot idea to see him retire in June

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Our Reporter
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Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile

As the health condition of the Governor Bank of Uganda (BoU) Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile continues to deteriorate with less hope of seeing him back on his feet, doctors said that he will recover.

On Tuesday Eagle Online exclusively broke the news of his admission to Aga Khan Hospital after he collapsed on 31 December 2021. Charity Mugumya, the head of communications at BoU Said the Governor is not ill but on a routine check up at the Kenya based hospital and will return when discharged.

According to the sources, some family members are mooting the idea of seeing him retire in June this year with three and half years left on his contract.

“Some family members wants him to retire from BoU after serving for two decades. The Doctors established some complications with his nerves at the back of his neck. They said that if he survives, he will resort to using a wheelchair,” the source said.

The frail economist has been on and off duty due to diabetes related complications. “The big man was put on dialysis. He was forced to ditch his favorite Whiskey because his kidneys had weakened and they couldn’t do their excretion job,” the source told this Website.

The source said in September last year, Mutebile was admitted at Nakasero hospital for a full week. He was later discharged and continued to be monitored from his Kololo based home. He was later admitted to Cleveland hospital Abu Dhabi.

Upon receiving emails confirming that the Governor is sick, several BoU employees have praised him for being flexible, kind and focused on streamlining the Bank.

“We have been receiving interest free loans during his tenure and we have gained wealth. I can only thank him and wish him a quick recovery,” BoU employee said adding that “Before mafias infiltrated the bank changing policies under the guise of streamlining the bank but in actual sense they wanted to control it. I assure you that we worked in the most desirable conditions.”

Another employee said the big man is so appreciative, noting that at the end of year parties, the frail and shaky Governor would move around to every table applauding employees for working hard in their respective departments.

The 72 year old, whose contract was renewed on January 12th, 2021 for five years, has been at the helm of the central bank since 2001. He is the longest serving Chief Executive in the Bank of Uganda’s history. He is credited with many of the sound economic policies adopted by the Uganda government at the urging of the central bank during the 1990s and the first decade of the 2000s.

Amidst Covid-19 pandemic Mutebile and his team have kept Uganda’s economy generally stable. Inflation has been contained within the BOU target of 5% and the Shilling has remained stable against major currencies.

In tandem, the Governor has superintended over dubious activities which tainted the image of the Bank. It should be recalled that in February 2018 Mutebile made staff changes where he replaced former Executive Director of Supervision Justine Bagyenda with Dr. Tumubweine Twinemanzi.

President Yoweri Museveni later appointed a committee to investigate staff changes. Later it was established that Mutebile made some transfers and appointed Twinemanzi without consulting other members of the BoU board, a decision they said was wrong as the Governor had no powers to make changes single handedly.

Worse still, most of the staff head picked by the governor did not meet the qualifications and experience required for the jobs. For instance, Dr. Tumubweine didn’t have any experience in commercial banking.

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Public cautioned against bursary, scholarships and fundraising scams

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Our Reporter
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Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga

As schools prepare to open on Monday January 10, 2022, Police have cautioned the public against bursary, scholarships and fundraising scams.

According to the Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, they have started getting concerns from the public, about conmen who are targeting vulnerable students, families and good Samaritans, with fake bursaries, scholarships and fundraising activities.

“For instance, there are fraudsters who are using the “O” level results of a one Atucungwire Princess, who passed in Grade 1, from Kibingo Girls SSS, to solicit funds. We are asking the public to ignore the tweet that has gone viral, simply because the victim has already secured sponsorship from an American organization,” Enanga said.

As a result, a case file has been opened at Sheema police station, to track down the culprits.

“We are also using this opportunity to call upon any persons who could have fallen victim to this fundraising scam or other form of education scam, to liaise with the police at Sheema. The other common areas of fraud are; offers of bursaries and admissions to schools never applied for, processing fees for bursaries, companies with expensive and sometimes vague bursaries to mention but a few. The conmen use language and techniques which entice intending beneficiaries,” Enanga added.

It is therefore, important that parents and students do sufficient homework by researching about the scholarship or bursary. They should look for previous beneficiaries or students for legitimacy. In addition, it is important to correspond with the alleged sponsors in writing for record purposes. Usually conmen are hesitant to correspond in writing which is a sign of fraudulent activity.

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Uganda Cup: Draw date for round of 64 set, teams revealed

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Our Reporter
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Uganda cup trophy

The draw for the 48th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup is set to be held on Monday 10th, January 2022 at FUFA House in Mengo.

The round of 64 will consist of the current 16 Uganda Premier League clubs, 11 Fufa Big league teams and 37 already qualified clubs from the eight FUFA footballing regions.

The matches will be played between 18th and 30th January.

Vipers SC are the holders after thumping BUL FC 8-1 in the final last year.

The winner of Uganda Cup represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup. This historic tournament has been played since 1971.

The 64 teams that will take part in 2021/22 Stanbic Uganda Cup are:

Uganda Premier League (16) – KCCA, Vipers, Express, SC Villa, URA FC, BUL FC, Onduparaka, Arua Hill, Wakiso Giants, UPDF, Busoga United, Gaddafi, Police, Mbarara City, Bright Stars, Tooro United.

FUFA Big League (11) – Proline, Kyetume, Maroons, MYDA, Nyamityobora, Kitara, Ndejje University, Blacks Power, Kataka, Calvary, Luwero United

Regional and District clubs (37) – PCCP, Kisugu FC, NEC FC, Impala Hill, Kireka Young FC, Nsambya SC, Five Stars FC, Kajjansi United FC, Kiyinda Boys FC, Lugazi Municipal FC, Seeta United FC and Free Stars FC, Mbale Heroes, Admin FC, Busia United FC, Iganga Young, Jinja North, Total FC, Paidha United, Paidha Black Angels, Adjumani TC, Tispa FC, Bujumbura United, Rusekere Growers, Booma FC, Bundimasoli United, Soroti FC, Ateker FC, Basekere FC, Tepa FC, Tawai FC, Heroes FC, Super Eagles FC, Kalongo United, Six Oclock, Kigezi HomeBoyz FC, Kigezi FC, Busenyi Veterans and Basere FC.

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Uganda gets Shs9b from UK, Ireland and UNICEF for safe reopening of schools

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Our Reporter
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School Children

As schools in Uganda prepare to reopen after a prolonged period, the UK and Ireland have partnered with UNICEF to support two key activities which aim to support safe and sustainable reopening. The focus will be on school-based surveillance for early identification, reporting, and management of emerging COVID-19 cases in schools, and the secondary focus will be on mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS) wellbeing training to support teachers and children to readjust. These are critical activities which can have a lasting impact on the system, enabling it to remain open and continue to provide education for the country’s children.

The UK has provided £450,000 (Shs2,153,403,038) to UNICEF towards the initiative. In addition, Ireland has provided Euro 1.8 Million (Shs7,200,521,083) to UNICEF for the overall Government of Uganda school reopening strategy, a portion of which is used for school-based surveillance and MHPSS in Karamoja region. The initiative has been prioritized by the Government of Uganda under its School Re-opening Strategy, and it will be implemented jointly by the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Ministry of Health in districts and schools across the country. The training is covering all schools in the country.

Speaking at the opening of the training, Kate Airey, British High Commissioner to Uganda, said “I sympathise with my Government of Uganda colleagues who have had to make really difficult decisions over the last two years. I like all Ugandans were relieved when the Government announced schools would be reopening on the 10th January. Regaining the ground lost will not be easy – and ensuring this is essential not just for our children on an individual level, but to ensure Uganda’s economic development. Without investment in human capital, without schools remaining open, I fear Ugandans will start to fall behind regional peers. Uganda must therefore now create a system to ensure that can enable schools to remain open, and education can carry on without further interruptions.”

Getting children back into school and learning is a priority for all three partners and this support comes at a critical time to support Uganda in its recovery.

Speaking at the same event the UNICEF Country Representative, Dr. Munir A. Safieldin said, “”I share UNICEF’s respect for all head-teachers and teachers present here. Others can support, but only you can keep the schools safe and ensure that children receive the quality education they need and deserve. We are aware that there are many challenges, and your task at the forefront of this effort is among the most difficult.  However, if anyone can make this happen, teachers can. The future of a generation of children, and the future of the country, is in your able hands.”

Cormac Shine, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Ireland, said: “Ireland is proud to support Uganda’s efforts to safely reopen schools, and implementing effective surveillance is crucial to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff alike. Along with our development partners Ireland remains committed to supporting education in Uganda, and the safe reopening of schools is a landmark achievement after a challenging few year.”

The initiative will result in up to 40,000 schools nationwide (both public and private) being capacitated via district officials to effectively track and manage COVID-19 cases and support students and teachers on re-entry.

UNICEF has worked with the government and development partners on continuity of learning and safe school re-opening for the last two years. UNICEF’s support has included sharing of global knowledge and best practices, provision of self-learning materials, radio, and TV lessons for continuity of learning and parenting education.

Apart from the nationwide School-Based Surveillance training, UNICEF is also providing selected schools with infection prevention and control supplies including handwashing materials and tents for the safe re-opening of schools.

Since March 2020, the UK has provided distance learning via radio to an estimated half a million lower primary and secondary children, and in 2022 intends to provide catch up classes directly to 250,000 children.

Ireland has been a strong supporter of Uganda’s education sector for more than fifteen years, with a long-standing focus on investing in bursaries in Karamoja. Since June 2021, Ireland has chaired the Education Development partners group, and has maintained its support for the sector throughout the pandemic with continued investment in primary and secondary schools, vocational training, and bursaries with a variety of partners including UNICEF, Enabel, and Straight Talk Foundation.

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Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba highlights 2021 achievements in New Year message

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Our Reporter
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Minister Judith Nabakooba.

The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Judith Nabakooba has said they have made considerable progress in 2021 and the New Year 2022 provides them with the opportunity to deliver on their mission of making the land sector work for every citizen.

In her New Year message, Nabakooba highlights some of the achievements of the ministry in 2021 and their areas of priority to focus on in 2022 as below;

Getting the law work for everyone. According to Nabakooba, last year they started on the process of cleaning up the law on land ownership. The current law indirectly ‘provided for dual ownership’ of land between registered owners and bonafide bibanja owners. This grey area has been the source of insecurity in many parts of the country leading to loss of lives, property and unending misery. The proposed amendments to the land act will create more peaceful and harmonious communities with the right conditions for every citizen to take part in government’s efforts of wealth creation.

On the side of customary land registration, Government processed customary land certificates for families and communities in the following districts: In Pader district in the subcounties of Pader, Ogom and Pajule, 1,000 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) were issued.

In Adjumani district in the subcounties of Cifero, Ofua, Adropi, Pachara and Dzaipi, 4,000 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) were issued; In Kisoro district in the subcounties of Murora, Nyakabande, Muramba and Nyakinama, 12,000 Certificates of Customary Ownership were issued; In Kabale district, in the subcounties of Kitumba, Rubaya, Kamuganguzi and Buhara, 1,500 Certificates were issued;  In Butaleja district in the subcounties of Mazzi Masa, Kachonga and Nabweyo, 1,200 Certificates were issued.

In Mbale district in the subcounties of Bukashaka and Bungokho and in the Northern Division of Mbale city, a total of 600 certificates were issued; and in Namutumba District in the subcounties of Ivukula, Nabweyo, Nangode and Kibale, 602 Certificates were processed and are to be issued soon.

The Ministry carried out mobilization and sensitization for communities in the districts of Agago (Paimol and Wol subcounties), Maracha (Kijomoro and Oluvu subcounties) and Apac (Ibuje and Chegere subcounties) on the benefits of customary land registration. So far 1,712 families have submitted applications at the subcounties to register their customary land in those parts of Northern Uganda. Their land has been demarcated and the process to issue them with CCOs is in advanced stages.

Equality and Fairness. Through the Uganda Land Fund, the Ministry is enabling several lawful and bonafide bibanja owners to acquire registered interests. This has been made possible through negotiated settlements with absentee landlords willing to sell off their interests to government. So far 33,036 acres have been acquired securing the rights of occupants on this land from eviction. Through this arrangement, the Ministry puts emphasis on the principle of Equality and Fairness working on a first come, first serve basis for everyone regardless of their political or social status. “Throughout this year, we shall continue to put forward these principles in all that we do. We shall endeavor to be transparent while minimizing any possibility of corruption in our work.”

Housing & Urban Developing. By securing people’s rights to occupancy, the Ministry is making it possible for everyone to have a place they call home. “In 2022, we are continuing with our targeted efforts to ensure that the current housing deficit reduces significantly. Prototypes of affordable and smart housing units have been developed and pushed out. 2022 is going to be a busy year for many of our new cities and urban centers, the Ministry has commissioned several funding programs that will enable these areas undertake structural improvements in a number of key areas.”

Better organized Cities and Municipalities. It is everyone’s desire to live and work in well organized cities. “Throughout 2022, we going to put effort in pushing for better physical planning. We shall be doing a lot of public education and awareness while also enforcing the existing laws. This way we shall edge closer towards our target of better organized and smart cities.”

The National Physical Planning Board. In line with the above efforts of better organized Cities and Urban centers, government has provided funds to support a fully functional physical planning board. The board is already making progress in supporting Local Governments in ensuring that they address gaps in infrastructure development and population distribution. They have also come up with a detailed guide that will guide the establishment of new fuel stations across the country. These guidelines are before cabinet for approval.

Putting People at the Centre “We launched the Ministry of Lands Call centre (0 800 100 004) with the main purpose of enabling everyone throughout the country to access the Ministry. The Call center is doing a good job in tracking key hotspots in land evictions and other complaints giving our staff timely intervention,” Nabakooba said.

Under the Competitiveness Enterprise Development Programme, (CEDP AF), Customary land owners, who make up 80% of the unregistered land are going to have their land registered and placed in the Land Information System (LIS). The registration shall be at subcounty level in rural areas and Divisions in urban areas.

All land administration institutions including MZOs, subcounty customary land registries, Local Government level Land Managers, the LIS, the Private sector, Investors shall all benefit from the capacity building programmes and infrastructure development efforts.

Professionals including (Lawyers, Surveyors, Physical Planners, Land Agents and Architect’s among others shall benefit from accessing the LIS.

On 1st March, 2022, the Ministry shall roll out a full automation of its services to cut down on face to face interactions and improved service delivery. The services shall include: online submissions of transaction documents; searching the status of transactions submitted; searching parcels; searching titles; searching for encumbrances (e.g caveats, mortgages and court orders).

There shall also be systematic demarcation of land to issue freehold titles to citizens and full enhancement of the Survey geodetic network for improved, faster, accurate and consistent surveys.

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