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Parliament staff relocate to Kingdom Kampala Mall

Kingdom Kampala building

Parliament has started moving some of its staff to tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s Kingdom Kampala Mall.

As per a communication from the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, the transition to move staff is planned to “secure workplaces for the leadership of Committees, Members of Parliament with Disabilities, Elderly Members of Parliament and furthermore add on the quantity of Committee rooms.”

With effect from Thursday September 2, 2021, parliamentary staff have been directed to move to the Kingdom Kampala located on Nile Avenue.

Throughout recent years, Parliament has been wrestling with office space to oblige the rising number of Members of Parliament and staff. Accordingly, the Parliamentary Commission chose to lease office space at the Kingdom Kampala building for its MPs for a period of two years.

Among the staff who are relied upon to move are the individuals who have been consuming previous board of trustees rooms. These include staff from the Department of Litigation and Compliance, General Counsel to Parliament and Communication and Public Affairs.

Other staff who are relied upon to move this Thursday incorporate; staff from Department of Clerks, Budget Office, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Research Services, Legislative and Procedural Services and Administrative and Transport Logistics. This excludes Directors and Assistant Directors of the particular divisions.

The Clerk to Parliament has additionally coordinated that the Protocol Officers who have been involving Office 114 on first floor South Wing be designated one more office inside the principle working to make that space accessible for Board Room gatherings. This fleeting plan is supposed to go on until the finishing of the development of the Shs200 billion Parliament chambers.

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Kabale police hunting for local assailants who murdered a Rwandan national

 

The body of a 52-year-old Dusabimana Theoneste from Gicumbi Rwanda was Monday morning found in a pull of blood in Rushaki village, Katuna town council Kabale district.

Rushaki village is just meters away from the Katuna borderline.

It is alleged that on Sunday night, the deceased was heard making an alarm from the side of Rwanda and Monday morning his lifeless body was found on the Ugandan side in Rushaki village with deep cut wounds around the head.

Kigezi Regional police Spokesman, Elly Matte says the police from Kabale have taken the body to Kabale Regional Hospital mortuary as investigations continue.

Yesterday Rwandan authorities handed over to Uganda a body of a Ugandan young man put out of action by their security as he smuggled crude waragi into Rwanda.

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‘Gamba nogu’ transferred to Rubaga as Museveni reshuffles RDCs

Herbert Anderson Burora

Herbert Anderson Burora, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Nakawa Division has been transferred to Rubaga.

Burora who has been in Nakawa office for three years shot to spotlight while enforcing Covid-19 health guidelines when the pandemic erupted last year.

In his bid to crackdown violators of Presidential directives, Burora recently made comments on TV which inoculated his popularity.

However, his remarks portrayed his kinsmen (Banyankore) as leading violators of President Yoweri Museveni’s directives.

While on NBS TV political show, Mr Burora said many people had turned a phone into a travel permit during the second lockdown.

Speaking in vernacular- Runyankore, he said they would give a phone to security personnel manning road tolls to “speak to higher authorities.” “GAMBA NOGU.”

Mr Burora has since issued a statement about his transfer.

“Thank You Nakawa 3 years with You wasn’t a piece of cake but a basket of Challenge. I thank all the People, the Leaders and my Bosses (Supervisors) for the guidance. It was my Major National Deployment and I can say that I am Proud of myself.

“I thank H.E The President of Uganda Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the New Appointment somewhere else. I am sure I will break even the expectations of my Deployment. I will remain Loyal to you and the aspirations of Uganda and it’s development agenda.

“We’ve made Good and bad scenes but the Better Part of it, is that, we made it in the Name of Nakawa and not individual Thank Y’all Friends, Family and Frenemies, “he narrated.

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High Court nullifies Soroti City East MP elections

Moses Attan

The High Court in Soroti has nullified the election of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party flag bearer Moses Attan Okia as the Member of Parliament for Soroti City East constituency.

Herbert Edmund Ariko, who came second in the January 14 general elections of the constituency, had challenged Attan’s victory.

In his petition, Ariko claimed that there was election malpractice and voter bribery.

In her ruling, Lady Justice Anne Mugengyi nulled and ordered that fresh elections be conducted in Soroti City East.

Justice Mugenyi added that; “The declaration of the 1st respondent (Attan) as a directly elected Member of Parliament by the 2nd respondent (Electoral Commission) is annulled and a fresh election to be conducted by the 2nd respondent (Electoral Commission).”

Court further awarded costs to the Petitioner, to be payable by both respondents.

The MP seat had attracted six candidates in the race that included; Attan who polled 7,606 votes, Ariko 7,164, Jimmy Ekemu (NRM) 397, Sarah Inachu (Independent) 185, James Herbert Elaju (UPC) 99 and Arnold Emachu (NUP) 86 votes.

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I have no plans of contesting for presidency in 2026-Rugunda

Former Prime Minister, Dr David Livingstone Ruhakana Rugunda.

 

Former Prime Minister Dr. David Livingston Ruhakana Rugunda has said he has no intentions of contesting for presidency in 2026.

Rugunda denied social media posts that linked him to 2026 presidency ambition saying he has no such ambitions.

“I have read social media postings and suggestions that I should run for President in 2026. I would like to make it known that I have no such intentions or plans”. Dr. Rugunda wrote.
Dr Rugunda is a former Prime Minister of Uganda from 2015-2021. He replaced his close confidant John Patrick Amama Mbabazi who ran against President Yoweri Museveni in 2016 presidential race.
Both Rugunda and Mbabazi are close allies of Mr. Museveni and have worked closely with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
The former PM didn’t disclose those pushing him to contest for the highest office in the land but if there is any truth in it, he joins other former colleagues of Mr. Museveni that have competed against Mr. Museveni are these include; Dr. Kizza Besigye, Amama Mbabazi, late Maj. Gen.Benon Biraro, Maj.Gen. Mugisha Muntu and Lt.Gen. Henry Tumukunde.
Upon being dropped as Prime Minister, Dr. Rugunda was named Special Envoy for Special Duties, Office of the President.
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Continuing students to receive government loans – HESFB

Students

The Government of Uganda through the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is set to finance final year students on loan to enable them complete their studies.

This was announced today by the HESFB Executive Director Mr. Micheal O Wanyama who said that this initiative is aimed at helping students facing financial challenges.

“I announce that in the Academic year 2021/2022, the higher education students’ financing board will be receiving applicants from final year students who need a financial intervention to finalize their programmes of study,” he revealed.

Applicants should be doing HESFB’s approved STEM programmes or programs approved under affirmative action and they should demonstrate the financial need. And on top of that, they should be Ugandans.

Over the past 6 years, Government has been assisting new university entrants with loans to aid them undertaking their studies and then pay after studies. Currently over 10000 students are benefiting from this scheme.

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Cristiano Ronaldo completes transfer to Man Utd from Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

Cristiano, a five-time Ballon D’or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the UEFA European Championship for his native Portugal.

Cristiano is the first player to win leagues in three different countries, he was also the highest goalscorer in last season’s Serie A and won the golden boot at this year’s European Championship. In his first spell for Manchester United, he scored 118 goals in 292 games.

Cristiano Ronaldo said: “Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received since the announcement on Friday. I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again. I’m looking forward to joining up with the team after the international games, and I hope we have a very successful season ahead.”

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “You run out of words to describe Cristiano. He is not only a marvellous player, but also a great human being. To have the desire and the ability to play at the top level for such a long period requires a very special person. I have no doubt that he will continue to impress us all and his experience will be so vital for the younger players in the squad. Ronaldo’s return demonstrates the unique appeal of this club and I am absolutely delighted he is coming home to where it all started.”

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Museveni to pass out 364 Prisons officers

Prison cadets await President Museveni at Kololo.

President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, is expected to preside over the pass out ceremony of 364 prisons officers who have successfully completed training.

The officers will be passed out in a ceremony at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, 31 August.

According to a notice from the Uganda Prisons Service, 97 of these will pass out as cadet Assistant Superintendents of Prisons, while 267 are non-commissioned officers.

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) is composed of Central and former Local Government Prisons and spells out the duties of the UPS as to protect, promote and fulfill the rights of those incarcerated.

UPS ensures that every person retained legally in a prison is kept in humane, safe custody, provided in court when requires until lawfully discharged or removed from prison.

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Cranes arrive in Kenya ahead of crucial World Cup 2022 qualifier

Cranes team

The Uganda Cranes team is in Nairobi ahead of the crucial FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group E qualifier against the hosts Kenya on Thursday.

Twenty players who left the Bahir Dar base were joined by Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Žižkov, Czech Republic), Mustapha Kizza (CF Montréal, Canada), and Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt) in Nairobi.

Team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi expressed readiness to face Kenya in the traditional derby encounter.

“We are set to face Kenya in this do or die game. We need maximum points to have a good start in the qualifiers,” Okwi told the media.

Head coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic anticipates an explosive match that will be determined by the slightest details.

“This will be one more episode of unending derby between Uganda and Kenya. I am happy to be coming here in Nairobi. It is a measurement of test and character. It will be a very tough match. There is too much at stake. It is very hard to play against players that you know,” Micho said.

“We shall be playing a team that has very big advantage. Our league is in recess because of the off season. It will be a match where small details will decide. We shall be doing everything that those details go our way,” Micho noted.

Team in Kenya

Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Express, Uganda)

Defenders: Enock Walusimbi (Express, Uganda), Joseph Benson Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Express, Uganda), Innocent Wafula (Mbarara City, Uganda), Denis Iguma (KCCA, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Abdul Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Žižkov, Czech Republic), Mustapha Kizza (CF Montréal, Canada)

Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Young Africans, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers, Uganda), Moses Waiswa (Super Sport United, South Africa), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers, Uganda),

Forwards: Yunus Sentamu (Vipers, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain, Richard Basangwa (Vipers, Uganda), Steven Desse Mukwala (URA, Uganda), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier (Group E)

Kenya Harambee Stars Vs Uganda Cranes

Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Nyayo International Stadium, Nairobi

Uganda Cranes’ second game will be played on 6th Sept against Mali in Kitende.

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Dr. Stella Nyanzi launches protest against Masaka gruesome killings

nyanzi protests

The former Makerere University researcher, Dr Stella Nyanzi has launched peaceful demonstrations against the gruesome killing of people in Masaka region.

Dubbed ‘Masaka Lives Matter’, the Human rights Activist and Scholar she is appalled by the state of apathy and resignation among Ugandans who are so scared of the brutal arm of the state that they can no longer exercise their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against the deaths.

By yesterday morning, 25 people had been hacked by unknown pang-wielding assailants in the Masaka greater region.  According to police spokesperson Fred Enanga, assailants target people above the age of 50 and leaving alone or with children.

“I am appalled at the increasing numbers of murders by hacking to death with machetes in Masaka district. I am much more appalled by the state of apathy and resignation among Ugandans who are so scared of the brutal arm of the state that they can no longer exercise their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against the deaths,” she said.

“As a woman who hails from Masaka district, I have started organising a peaceful demonstration against the unending murders of unarmed innocent civilians in Uganda. Who will join me?” Nyanzi asked

Enanga said at least 60 people have been nabbed in connection to Masaka murders. He said the suspects were screened and 15 have a clue about the murders. “We have established that there are three groups causing anarchy in the region. But we have deployed and some we shall burst in them,” he said.

“The Chief Political Commissar Asan Kasingye and a team of senior officers meeting with staff from Sembabule district to galvanise security against ‘bijambia’ criminals in the district,” he said.

The intentions of the killers remain unknown since they kill and disappear in thin air without taking anything.

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