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Over 7,500 get #Covid-19 jabs in UBL, Buganda Kingdom vaccination campaign

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Geoffery Serugo
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At least 7,500 people have received their COVID-19 vaccine shots in a vaccination drive held by Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) in partnership with Buganda Kingdom.

The activity was the first of its kind with a cultural institution and received an overwhelming turn-out in response to the call by the Katikiro to the public to show up in large numbers at Bulange Mengo and get vaccinated to facilitate full reopening of the economy.

“The turnout and response of the public has been massive this weekend. We are grateful for the support of the Buganda Kingdom as we work together with government to strengthen the public health response to the pandemic. We remain committed to exploring unique partnerships that will increase accessibility to COVID-19 vaccines and make it safe and convenient for the public to get vaccinated,” said Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Corporate Relations Manager, Uganda Breweries Limited.

The event provided several mobile vaccination stations in one location to enable those who needed to receive their 1st or 2nd shot to get it with ease with Pfizer, Astra Zeneca and SinoVac doses available.

Over the past two months, UBL and Coca Cola have supported the scaling up of COVID-19 vaccines extending mobile vaccination sites to bars, markets and public centers within the greater Kampala Metropolitan area. The drive has also focused on public sensitization to drive awareness of the benefits of vaccination as a measure against the prevailing pandemic.

The initiative compliments efforts by Uganda Breweries under the Bell Raising the Bar program, a USD 1 million fund established to prepare the hospitality industry for safe reopening by establishing health measures and providing essential training to boost their capacity to reopen their businesses under the respective national guidelines.

“We intend to continue to work with the Buganda Kingdom to extend vaccination to more locations of convenience within the kingdom. We will also continue to work with cultural institutions around the country to ensure we drive up the number of the vaccinated population for health and economic well being. Economic recovery remains hinged on vaccination that will enable easing of restrictions that are currently impacting business recovery,” Tahakanizibwa added.

“Vaccination remains the strongest response to this pandemic and a full return to normal. I commend all the subjects of His Majesty that have turned up in big numbers to Bulange and embraced vaccination,” Al Hajji Dr. Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, the Deputy Katikiro of the Buganda Kingdom said.

Due to public demand, one vaccination site has been left behind at Bulange to cater to those that are yet to receive their vaccines, to run up to Friday 12th November, 2021.

“Our priority is to be an enabler to allow for the full and safe reopening of the economy. We are honoured to be able to work together with the Buganda Kingdom through this initiative to strengthen the public health response to the pandemic,” he added.

“We are greatly appreciative of the private sector’s stepping up to encourage the public to come and get vaccinated. This is a testament to the power of collaboration between the public and private sectors towards aiding the safe reopening of the economy and bolstering the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Daniel Okello, Director of Public Health Services, KCCA.

Other partners of the initiative include Vision Group, NBS, Safe Boda, Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Tugende, NICE UG, Red Cross, Majestic Brands, CBS and BBS TV.

“Vaccination is the safest and most sustainable way to ensure we safeguard both the health and economic wellbeing of our people. We are grateful to the subjects of His Majesty who turned up in large numbers at Bulange to get vaccinated with ease,” said Ricky Rapa Thomson, co-founder and Director of Operations at Safeboda.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, total doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered stand at over 3.3 million. The government has set a target to get the majority of the population vaccinated to facilitate the safe and full reopening of the economy.

“Vaccination is a proven lifesaving public health intervention. We continue to encourage the public to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines protect you from getting seriously ill and dying from COVID-19. In addition to vaccination, we appeal to the public to continue to adhere to the SOP’s in place,” said Simon Kaheru, Public Affairs & Communications Director at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

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KCCA FC unveils SEE TV as new shirt sponsors

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Our Reporter
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Kcca fc players

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC have unveiled Ugandan Television channel SEE TV as their new shirt sponsors for the next three years.

The deal was announced in a press conference at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. SEE TV replaces StarTimes whose deal with KCCA FC since 2015 expired the end of last season.

The SEE TV logo will be at the front middle space of the KCCA FC iconic shirt and all senior replica shirts.

KCCA FC chairman Martin Ssekajja said the club is driven by five pillars; Governance, Membership, Entertainment, Infrastructure development and Finances.

From the 6th game of this season, KCCA FC will compete in kits bearing the SEE TV Logo.

“Today is a historical moment for our club KCCA FC. We are very excited to have this partnership with SEE TV. It is in line with our strategic plan,” Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago said.

“We have a component in the strategic plan to restructure KCCA FC, the corporate status where by some shares will be floated to allow enterprising individuals to have a stake in the club,” the Mayor added.

SEE TV said in statement: “As a brand, we are committed to supporting local sports. This relationship with KCCA FC is our first step in the right direction… it is a commitment to connecting fans to the game and the team they love.”

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SC Villa declares City Oil owner Omar Mandela unopposed for presidency

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Our Reporter
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Omar Mandela (2nd left)

SC Villa Jogoo opened their nomination process for interested people to become the club’s president. Two individuals; City Oil proprietor Hajji Omar Ahmed Mandela and Farouq Mewya picked the nomination forms.

Mandela, who is the owner of Mandela group of companies, announced his presidential bid last Monday and has been the only successful candidate after the closure of nominations. Mr. Farouq Mewya returned the forms incomplete making him ineligible to contest.

“Mr Farouq Meywa returned incomplete nomination forms” Villa Electoral Committee chairman Isaac Walukaga wrote in a statement to the Villa Trust Members.

It added; “For this reason, we only have one individual who has satisfied the requirements to participate in the club’s elections.”

Meywa had requested for some more time to rectify what was missing with his nomination papers but this was rejected by the committee who cited that time was not on their side.

With Meywa now out of the race, it is all clear that Mandela will be declared the next President of SC Villa on 13th November 2021.

Mandela announced his executive of; Daniel Bakaki, Hajji Salim Semanda, Engineer Ben Missaga and Mohammed Bazirengedde.

From 2018 to date, SC Villa has be run by an interim committee headed by Eng. William Nkemba when Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga threw in the towel.

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Former Presidential candidate Kabuleta rallies Bukedi political losers to mobilize residents to fight for area natural resources

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Geoffery Serugo
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The leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue ( NEED) Joseph Kabuleta has rallied political losers in Bukedi sub region to sensitize and mobilize the area residents to fight for their vast natural resources.

Speaking to a congregation of about 120 people representing the seven districts and 22 constituencies of Bukedi sub region on Friday, Kabuleta said Uganda’s biggest gold mine was only recently launched in Busia district which will soon be producing one tonne of gold a day, according to a story in government owned New Vision newspaper on October 11th, 2021.

The same story also said that a total of 8.9 million tonnes of gold have been discovered in the region.

At current market price, a kilogram of gold is priced at about $55,000 on the world market. That means the mine in Busia will soon be producing $55m worth of gold in a single day, yet Bukedi is ranked as the poorest region in the country according to some surveys.

“How can a region which is rich in limestone and phosphates and boasts three big cement factories be the poorest?” the former presidential candidate asked the NEED delegates.

“How can a region which has the two very lucrative gateways to Kenya be the poorest?”How can a region so rich in fertile land and rice farms be ranked as one of the highest in food insecurity?How can a region situated between lake Victoria on one side and lake Kyoga on the other be the poorest?” he further wondered.

Kabuleta urged the leaders of the region to wake up from their slumber and stand up to fight for their wealth which is being systematically stolen by a few political elites who have now used their connections to acquire square miles of resource-rich land in the region.

“For us Uganda is a nation that holds our future, as our national anthem states, but to our President, Uganda is nothing more than a land mass over which he has control, and all the resources therein belong to him and his immediate family. The real fight is for our country, especially, for it’s resources which have been taken captive by one family.”

In September this year, Kabuleta launched NEED- a political movement aimed at promoting economic empowerment among Ugandans.

Unveiling the political movement, the former journalist said NEED is constituted of politicians who currently hold no office but have influence in their respective sub-regions and are able to start meaningful discussions that shall see Ugandans fight for their resources.

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NUP member Moses Bigirwa arrested in the Deputy Speaker smear campaign

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Our Reporter
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Moses Bigirwa

 

National Unity Platform (NUP) member Moses Bigirwa has been arrested by police over his alleged  attempts to blackmail and extort money from Deputy Speaker Anita Among.

Bigirwa is former contender for Kamuli Municipality MP seat under NUP ticket.

Birigrwa was arrested  after he allegedly claimed to have a dossier implicating her in corruption cases. He is suspected to be behind the recent blackmail against the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament. Police investigators say Bigirwa is among many suspects who are being hunted for witch-hunting and peddling lies against the Among.

He is in Special Investigations Unit (SIU) custody in Kireka.

On Wednesday, Ms Among told MPs that she was not concerned  about the falsehoods but also affirmed that the perpetrators of the malicious dossier would soon face the full wrath of the law.

The fake missive which widely circulated on internet suggested that Deputy Speaker was in hot soup and would soon face exit from Parliament due to her unscrupulous tendencies.

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Olive Lumonya appointed UCAA Deputy Director General

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Our Reporter
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Ms Olive Birungi Lumonya.

Ms Olive Lumonya has been appointed Deputy Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority  (UCAA).

Ms Lumonya once served the same organisation as a board member. Lumonya served her two terms on the board and thereafter applied for the job of Director General.

The job was however, given to Fred Bamwesigye who the former acting Director General while Lumonya was appointed as his deputy. She was appointed by Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala on the same day with Bamwesigye but it was made public recently.

“This is to announce the appointment of Ms Olive Birungi Lumonya as Deputy Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. She will be commencing her duties with the Authority on November 15, 2021. She previously worked with Nile Breweries Limited as brand marketing manager, National Social Security Fund as head of marketing  and communications  and with SOS Children’s villages Uganda as country director. She has established sound relationships within the private, NGO and government sector”.

UCAA top job fell vacant when former Managing Director Dr. David Kakuba term  ended on June 30, 2020. UCAA board and Gen. Katumba then appointed Mr. Fred Bamwesigye who was then Deputy Managing Director in Acting position.

 

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Johan Grobbelaar named Managing Director Vivo Energy Uganda

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Geoffery Serugo
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Vivo Energy Uganda has appointed Johan Grobbelaar as its new Managing Director. The appointment follows the successful leadership of the company by Gilbert Assi over the past four years, who has been appointed Managing Director of Vivo Energy Guinea.

Johan joined the Vivo Energy Group in 2013, and was most recently Regional Project Manager. He was previously Managing Director, Vivo Energy Zimbabwe and prior to that Managing Director, Vivo Energy Namibia. Since joining the Group he has been instrumental in driving growth.

Commenting on the new appointments, Hans Paulsen, Vivo Energy Group Executive Vice President for East & Southern Africa said: “I welcome Johan to Uganda and I have no doubt that his vast experience will be of great benefit to our business in Uganda as we continue to deliver the best product and services to our customers”

Johan added: “I am very excited about joining Vivo Energy Uganda and continuing to grow the business. The team has delivered innovative solutions to customers in the country, and we will continue to push the boundary to delight our Retail and Commercial customers in the months and years to come.”

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Shell customer wins brand new Toyota Hiace in latest ‘Jjuza Akameeza’ promotion

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Our Reporter
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Ochan Tonny Okwi, a transporter of farm produce from the Northern region, only needed one purchase of Shell FuelSave Diesel at Shell Juba Road recently that has since seen him upgrade his vehicle to a brand new Toyota Hiace courtesy of the ongoing ‘Jjuza Akameeza’ promotion.

Five other customers also walked away with fuel worth Shs 1 million worth of prizes during the third grand draw ceremony held at Shell Bulenga.

“Many of our customers have been struggling to make ends meet in the months following the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. Therefore, through this promotion, we are giving back to our loyal customers who have continued to purchase Shell FuelSave Diesel for their vehicles as they conduct their business,” said Mark Mutungi, Fuels Brand Manager at Vivo Energy Uganda.

Adding, “If you missed out on the previous draws, there is still a chance for you to win more exciting prizes through this promotion that ends on 13th November 2021. Hurry to a Shell service station near you to participate.”

To participate, motorists must purchase Shell FuelSave Diesel worth Shs 50,000 or more to enter into a grand draw. The prizes up for grabs include one Toyota Hiace (Drone) van, two Elf trucks, monthly prizes of fuel worth Shs 1 million each for 15 winners (5 winners per month) and t-shirts, caps, keyrings and assorted food supplies.

Ochan, could not hide his excitement upon being handed the car keys. “I did not enter the promotion expecting to win, so this is a big surprise! The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough time for my family and me as a businessman. However, with this brand new vehicle I can increase my income to support my family and ease our transportation. I want to encourage other motorists to enter the ‘Jjuzza Akameeza’ promotion. You may be lucky as well and win some of these great prizes by fueling with Shell FuelSave Diesel at Shell.”

Over 58,693 customers have received prizes that range from monthly prizes of fuel worth Shs1 million, t-shirts, caps, key rings, instant fuel rewards of up to Shs 10,000 and assorted home groceries popularly known as ‘Kameeza”.

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Delays of reagents suppliers have slowed down our #Covid-19 Vaccine dev’t – Museveni

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Simon Kabayo
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Museveni

President Museveni says that the delays in the reagents suppliers, have slowed down development of Covid 19 vaccine in Uganda.

According to the president, everything is ready except the 18 reagents that are crucial in the manufacture of the Covid-19 vaccines.

“Everything is ready except the 18 reagents that are required in the manufacturing of the Corona vaccine. We have got some of the reagents. The suppliers have delayed us for three months,” Museveni said.

Museveni explained that the country has already got some of these reagents. However, there is a delay by the suppliers, reiterating the government’s commitment towards the development of vaccines against various diseases including Covid-19. He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from Serum Africa Medical Research Institute (SAMRI).

Prof. Francis Omaswa, the chairman of the board of SAMRI explained their commitment. Especially towards fulfilling their promise in the fight against pandemics through vaccine development.

“We will produce, several life-saving biological vaccines at prices affordable to the common man and in sufficient quantities so that the country is self-sufficient for tetanus anti- toxin and anti-snake venom serum, followed by DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) group of vaccines and then later on MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) group of vaccines,” he said.

The President had also promised Ugandans that the country would have a locally manufactured vaccine by now. However, it is a myth for many because there was so little the president is saying about this.

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United States hands over critical #Covid-19 commodities to Uganda

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Geoffery Serugo
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COVID-19 Commodities Handover

The United States continues to work hand-in-hand with the people of Uganda to prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19.

Today at the Ministry of Health headquarters, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Uganda Mission Director Richard Nelson handed over life-saving commodities worth over $2.1 million to support Uganda’s national emergency response to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.

They include oxygen delivery equipment such as cylinders, regulators, and other intensive care unit (ICU) equipment; personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, surgical gloves, and masks; and supplies for infection prevention and control.

The commodities will enable COVID-19 treatment centers across Uganda to provide lifesaving oxygen therapy for critically ill patients, protect health workers while on duty, and allow health facilities to implement infection prevention measures, thereby preventing avoidable infections among staff and patients.

“The United States’ support for Uganda’s COVID-19 response is part of our longstanding investment in the people of Uganda through our work with the Ministry of Health to strengthen the national health system,” said USAID Mission Director Nelson at the handover event.

“As long as COVID-19 is spreading and generating new variants anywhere, it poses a threat to people everywhere. That’s why the United States is committed to supporting COVID-19 response globally until this pandemic ends,” he added.

The United States has committed to donating 1.1 billion vaccine doses worldwide and is the leading financial donor to the COVAX facility that also is providing COVID-19 vaccines to Uganda and many other countries.

The U.S. government has so far donated more than 2.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda, part of the more than 200 million U.S. donated doses delivered globally.  Since the pandemic began, the United States has provided assistance valued at $113 million (nearly UGX 402 billion) to support Uganda’s COVID-19 response.

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