The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the cut-off admission points for the academic year 2021/22 under the Private Sponsorship Scheme.
The detailed cut-off points: Cut-Off-Points-Mak-MUBS-Private-Sponsorship
Former Presidential candidate Joseph Kabuleta has launched a new political movement aimed at promoting economic empowerment among Ugandans.
Unveiling the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) in Kampala on Tuesday, Mr Kabuleta said the political movement 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.
“On average, winners at Parliamentary level get 30-35% of the overall votes;and the other 65-70% goes to losers. Therefore, that massive fraction of the electorate that voted for would-be silver and bronze medalists feels disenfranchised. Therefore, there’s a NEED to harness those wonderful ideas from runners-up by offering them a platform to express them,” he said.
Mr Kabuleta noted that as NEED, they will focus on holding conversations throughout Uganda that will change the political dynamics of the country.
“The people who have held us captive for three and half decades seek to control not just our wealth, but also our conversation. They have the machinery to control the former, but we must never let them dominate the narrative. We know that every meaningful change starts with a conversation. We realize that the deprived people of Uganda cannot aspire for things they don’t know about and they will not know until we tell them about the resource heritage unique to every region of this beautiful country.We should go back and create awareness, when people get to know about it, they will fight for it,” Mr Kabuleta asserted.
“People who take our resources have worked so hard to keep us poor because a poor person cannot have a meaningful conversation. Our country is being taken away from us so we want to make sure that it does not happen so as people we should start talking about things that matter, and what matters are the resources.”
The former journalist also stated that Uganda’s politics is built on personality cults and as NEED they need to change the narrative by creating a dominant ideology.
“If we stay in the politics of personality, there’s no guarantee that we shall not replace Museveni with Museveni. In the next political dispensation, we want the issue of economic empowerment to be at the forefront.”
Ali Babi, one of the NEED delegates from Bunyoro region said through the political movement, they are going to be able to change the mindsets of Ugandans especially the youth to fight for what rightly belongs to them in their respective regions.
“Every region has its unique wealth so as NEED we are here to create awareness of such wealth so that people fight for it. In the end we shall all be economically empowered,” Mr Babi remarked.
The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, Dr. Lawrence Muganga has explained the University’s decision on socialite Shanitah Namuyimbwa alias Bad Black becoming their ambassador.
While addressing the media, the vice-chancellor explained that all Victoria University Students and the Alumni Community are their Ambassadors and now since Bad Black is their student, she automatically becomes an ambassador and the University will help her in improving herself.
“It is also important to note that all Victoria University Students and the Alumni Community are our Ambassadors, therefore since Ms. Shanitah Namuyimbwa is our student, she automatically becomes a Victoria University Student Ambassador,” Dr. Muganga said.
“Ms. Shanitah Namuyimbwa came to Victoria University with an overwhelming desire to better herself and become a decent contributing member of society and a role model to her children,” he said.
Bad Black expressed her passionate desire to pursue two short courses at Victoria University and her priority courses were: English and Digital Marketing.
She has a goal of becoming a fluent English Speaker and Digital Marketing Guru and that’s how Victoria University came in to help her like any other Ugandan to realize such an incredible dream and becoming a decent contributing member of society.
“For those who don’t know, Ms. Shanitah Namuyimbwa is a mother of 4 incredible children that she loves so much like any parent should always do. As a mother she yearns to become their good role model as she continues to raise them into responsible citizens of this country,” Dr Muganga said.
“Our job is to transform and rehabilitate those that desperately need help to become better people and Ms. Shanitah Namuyimbwa becomes a better example of such people that need urgent help to transform themselves.”
“As Victoria University like many institutions of higher learning in this country, we are not discriminative when it comes to educating people, we cannot even afford to judge anyone because of their past or inequities.”
Dr. Muganga said that Victoria University is only here to help Bad Black to improve herself to become a better and productive human being through pursuing impactful English Language and Digital Marketing Short Courses offered by Victoria University, adding that Victoria University has not paid any money to her.
“Society knows very well Ms. Shanitah’s inequities and she understands them as well and she is remorseful about it. That’s why she is trying her best to walk away from her past into a better and transformed Shanitah Namuyimbwa that her children and society can be proud of as a mother, sister, advisor and friend to many.”
Bank of Uganda (BoU) lawyer, Dr. Joseph Byamugisha, is dead. He died on Tuesday morning at Nakasero Hospital where he had been admitted.
“The Uganda Law Society (ULS) informs you of the death of our senior member and past President, Dr. Joseph B. Byamugisha (S.C) of J.B Byamugisha Advocates,” the ULS wrote.
However, the cause of death is yet to be announced.
Dr. Byamugisha was the lead attorney in a lawsuit by the Bank of Uganda against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia.
The central bank came under the spotlight after the closure of Crane Bank Limited backfired with both Parliament and the Auditor General faulting the BoU officials in the middle of the transaction. They closed Crane Bank Limited, previously one of the best performing banks before controversially transferring it Dfcu Bank in January 2017.
At first, BoU hired city lawyers of Lule and Sebalu advocates but were later thrown out for conflict of interest and instead appointed Joseph Byamugisha to represent them in the suit against Sudhir.
Police are holding over 250 people for flouting curfew guidelines. The revelation was made by the Kampala metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire.
Yesterday police confirmed that following the relaxing of #Covid-19 lockdown on various sectors of the economy, the population is not adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place to curb the spread of virus. In tandem, police vowed to crack a whip on individuals violating #Covid-19 SOPs.
“Following operations on curfew compliance in the Kampala Metropolitan area, the territorial police yesterday September 27, impounded 712 motorcycles, 147 motor vehicles and arrested 250 suspects,” Owoyesigire said.
The suspects are currently detained at different police stations where they will later on be released on police bond and issued with express penalty tickets, which they will have to pay first for their vehicles and motorcycles to be released.
“These operations are continuous. The members of the public are once again advised to plan their journeys quite early to avoid any inconveniences,” he said.
Vivo Energy Uganda has partnered with MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited to provide cashless payment services at Shell service stations across the country via MTN MoMoPay. Under the partnership, the MTN services now available at Shell stations include MoMoPay, airtime and data purchase, cash withdrawal and cash deposits.
“With this partnership, we are expanding the range of mobile financial services and cashless payment options available at Shell service stations to enable our customers to make secure and contactless payments for goods and services. This allows us to provide greater convenience to our customers by making it easier to conduct financial transactions at Shell. There is no need to carry cash to pay for any of the services available at Shell,” said Gilbert Assi, Managing Director, Vivo Energy Uganda.
The service will be available at 167 Shell service stations around the country.
“This partnership allows us to leverage the wide network of Shell service stations countrywide to provide greater accessibility and make it easier for our customers to transact via mobile money. Transitioning to digital financial services makes transactions faster, smarter and safer,” said Stephen Mutana the CEO, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited.
The rapid growth in digital transactions, supported by mobile money have increased the pace of financial inclusion. According to Bank of Uganda, Uganda’s mobile money transactions grew by 19.3% to Shs 79.8 trillion by June 2020. Statistics from the Uganda Communications Commission 2020 Market Performance Report indicate that there was record growth in the number of mobile money accepting businesses to 32,000 in December 2020 from 26,000 in September 2020, driven by the prevailing pandemic.
“Mobile payment services have become a necessity, especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic which has fast tracked the need for contactless payment solutions. Needless to say, with the fast paced digital world in which we currently live that continues to be disrupted by digital technology, digital financial services will continue to grow. We are leveraging the strength of digital technology to allow our customers to do more at Shell. This is yet another demonstration of our commitment to transforming our Shell service stations into retail destinations,” Assi added.
Under the national financial inclusion strategy (2017-22), Bank of Uganda has set out to achieve a cashless economy by 2022, which involves building digital infrastructure, implementing the strategy for financial literacy (2019/24) and making payment services affordable.
US singer R Kelly has been found guilty of exploiting his superstar status to run a scheme to sexually abuse women and children over two decades.
Eleven accusers, nine women and two men, took the stand over the searing six-week trial to describe sexual humiliation and violence at his hands.
After two days of deliberation, the jury found Kelly guilty on all the charges he was facing.
Sentencing is due on 4 May and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
The jury found Kelly, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was the ringleader of a violent and coercive scheme that lured women and children for him to sexually abuse.
The singer – most famous for the award-winning song I Believe I Can Fly – was also found to have trafficked women between different US states.
Along with eight counts of sex trafficking, Kelly was found guilty of racketeering – a charge normally used against organised crime associations.
During the trial prosecutors detailed how his managers, security guards and other entourage members worked to assist him in his criminal enterprise.
One woman who testified that Kelly imprisoned, drugged and raped her said in a written statement after the verdict that she had “been hiding” from Kelly due to threats made against her since she went public with her accusations.
“I’m ready to start living my life free from fear and to start the healing process,” added the woman, identified in court as Sonja.
Another woman who testified in court, Lizette Martinez, said she was “relieved” by the verdict.
“I’m so proud of the women who were able to speak their truths,” she added.
Legal documents have revealed the mental torment that Kelly subjected his victims to. They were not allowed to eat or use the bathroom without his permission, he controlled what clothes they wore and made them call him “Daddy”.
Gloria Allred, a lawyer who represented several victims, told reporters: “I’ve been practicing law for 47 years. During this time, I’ve pursued many sexual predators who have committed crimes against women and children.
“Of all the predators that I have pursued, Mr Kelly is the worst.”
At a news conference outside the court on Monday, prosecutor Jacquelyn Kasulis said that the jury had sent a message to other powerful men like Kelly.
“No matter how long it takes, the long arm of the law will catch up with you,” said Ms Kasulis.
The verdict comes 13 years after Kelly was acquitted of child pornography charges after a trial in the state of Illinois.
Many of the allegations heard in the trial were first laid out in the 2019 documentary Surviving R Kelly.
Victims were sometimes selected from his concert audiences, or were enticed to join him after being offered help with their fledgling music careers after chance encounters with the singer.
But after joining his entourage, they found that they were subjected to strict rules and aggressively punished if they violated what his team had dubbed “Rob’s rules”.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named a 33 man Squad of local based players to start preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar Qualifiers 2022 against Rwanda due on 7th and 10th October 2021.
The camp started on Sunday after the team returned from Mbale for the Uganda Cranes Regional Tour which the National team won 1-0 against the Eastern Region Select team.
The team will train later today at Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The foreign based players will be added to the Squad by the coach as and when FIFA dates are opened.
The 33 man Squad
Goalkeepers: Mutakubwa Joel (Express FC), Alionzi Nafian (URA FC), Tamale Simon (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Wafula Innocent (KCCA FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC), Achai Herbert (KCCA FC) , Kayondo Aziz (Vipers SC), Kaddu George (Wakiso Giants FC), Walusimbi Enock (Express FC), Iguma Denis (KCCA FC), Najib Fesali (URAFC), Mulondo Livingstone (Vipers SC), Waswa Geofrey (KCCA FC), Ramadan Musa (KCCA FC)
Midfielders: Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC), Mbowa Patrick (URA FC), Kakooza Mahad (Express FC), Wamana Ibrahim (UPDF), Kagimu Shafik(URA FC), Bagole David (Vipers SC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mato Rogers, Ojera Joackim (URA FC), Poloto Julius (KCCA FC), Orit Ibrahim (Vipers SC), Kizza Martin (Express FC)
Strikers: Sentamu Yunus (Vipers SC), Mukwala Stephen (URA FC), Rwothomio Cromwell (URA FC), Anaku Sadat (KCCA FC), Aheebwa Brian (KCCA FC), Kasirye Davis (KCCA FC)
Making a profit while gambling online is difficult, especially for beginners, but it’s not impossible. The most important thing is to remain calm and go about winning methodically. It’s almost like betting on a match Paris en direct where you must create your strategy first. You should also know what game to play. Casinos offer lots of options, you must pick the game where you have the best chance of winning.
Choosing the optimal game will largely depend on your background and skills. People who have the knowledge and years of practice will be better off playing skill-based games, like poker or blackjack. On the other hand, people who are just getting started can test their luck in games where winners are decided by chance. If you stick to it, over time you’ll start to see patterns and get better at manipulating the odds to your advantage. Here’s how to increase your chances of winning in games based on luck:
Choosing the optimal casino game isn’t easy. One way to weed out some of the games is to only play the ones with rules that you understand. Understanding the inner workings will help you make connections and see patterns that might make a difference down the line.
To get acquainted with a game, you can start playing it offline, or online with play currency. In online games, you’ll be competing against a computer, which is a good place to start. If you decide to play in real life, you can compete with your friends for imaginary or real, but insignificant prizes. This will give you a venue to practice your skills before you move on to playing for real money.
When it comes to luck-based games, slots are a great place to start. If you choose the slots with high payouts, you’ll have a good chance of winning. Online casinos tend to have the highest payout rates.
Before starting to play, make sure you understand the rules. Most important is the payout rate. You should also understand the bonus system to get the best return on investment.
In order to succeed at games of skill, you must invest time and effort into learning the rules and strategies for winning. Poker is a prime example of a game based on skill.
A good starting point is to observe other players and in the best-case scenario, analyze their decisions. Learning from other people’s mistakes will allow you to grow your skills and gain valuable experience.
One way to get better at games is to watch free and paid tutorials. Make sure you understand the vocabulary first so that you understand everything said in the video. Free tutorials will be more than enough to cover the basics. If you want to continue learning more advanced concepts, you can find paid courses.
The jackpot option is not available in all games, which sometimes frustrates new players. While experienced gamblers do not tend to choose slots with jackpot feature, and it makes sense. At the beginning of your journey through the world of gambling, you should not try to win everything at once, and give adequate assessment of your capabilities, choosing the best slots for yourself.
Winning thanks to your luck can be exciting. It’s best to start with small bets and take more risks as you grow. Most importantly, you shouldn’t be greedy and learn to quit while you’re ahead. This way you will definitely make some profit and enjoy gambling.
The Commander Land Forces is visiting Uganda troops in Somalia where he also met Somali politicians including the Prime Minister Mohamed Roble.
Gen Muhoozi was accompanied by the Uganda’s Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, Maj Gen Nathan Mugisha and the Commander of Ugandan contingent in the Horn of Africa Maj Gen Don Nabasa.
During the meeting with the Prime minister thanked Uganda for leading the African Union mission to pacify Somalia.
According to the Prime Minister’s official twitter: ” The Prime Minister thanks the UPDF for supporting Somalia”
