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Court remands Francis Onebe over the murder of his wife

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Geoffery Serugo
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Francis Onebe

Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has remanded city Business man Francis Onebe over the murder of his wife Immaculate Asio Onebe.

Onebe was arrested last week after his wife’s body was retrieved from a septic tank at their residence in Munyonyo.

Appearing before magistrate Sarah Ann Basemera, Onebe and a private security guard Bonny Oriekot were charged with murder and subsequently remanded to Kitalya Prison.

Prosecution avers that Onebe Francis together with his home guard Bony who allegedly murdered Mrs. Immaculate Asio Onebe have been charged of Murder C/S 188 &189 of the Penal Code Act.

“Francis Onebe, 63 an accountant, Bonny Oriekot, 26, a security guard attached to Pentagon Security Limited and others still at large during the month of January, 2021 at Mawanga zone LC1 in Munyonyo , Makindye division in Kampala district murdered Asio Immaculate Mary Blessing Onebe,” the prosecutor Lydia Nakato told court.

According to the DNA test results, the decomposing body which was retrieved from a septic tank of Francis Onebe’s home was of his wife, Immaculate. The 62 year old proprietor of a security firm reportedly went missing in January 2021. She was buried on the weekend in Kaberamaido district.

Onebe was arrested after police established his intentions to flee the country. But upon arrest, Onebe said he was traveling for treatment, and his earlier reasons to travel to Nairobi also indicated appointments with doctors.

The arrest also followed the nabbing of a former security guard of Onebe who sneaked into the home. It is averred that the guard identified as Okariot disappeared moments after Onebe’s wife went missing.

In January, Onebe reported the case of missing wife Immaculate Onebe at Kabalagala police alleging that his wife was kidnapped by security agencies which were moving in a ‘drone’. He mounted a search for his wife, visiting the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in Kireka, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) in Mbuya and Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID); however he failed to locate her.

Onebe the prime suspect in the death of his wife didn’t relent, he placed adverts in newspapers, radios and television stations as well as social media.

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Museveni to reopen places of worship as schools remain closed till next year

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Geoffery Serugo
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Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni is tomorrow expected to address the Nation on COVID-19 situation and other related issues in the country.

On 18 June 2021, the president instituted a total lockdown for 42 days in the country. The lockdown was peddled at curbing the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

When the 42 days elapsed, Museveni relaxed the lockdown on the major sectors which included Tourism, transport; he however extended the lockdown on places of worship and schools for 60 days and 42 days on betting, Cinema halls and other sports activities.

According to a source at the state house, the president will direct the reopening of churches and places of worship under the strict guidelines in place to control the spread of Covid-19 virus.

“According to what I have heard, schools will remain closed till next year. The continued closure is alluded to government’s motive of vaccinating at least 500,000 teachers in the country,” the source said.

Yesterday, the ministry of education and sports expressed its dismay over the low uptake of vaccination among teachers across the country.

A total of 366,108 teachers out of a target population of 550,000 have got their first and second doses. This now raises questions on how the government will proceed with the possible reopening of learning institutions which is hinged on the vaccination of teachers.

In the meantime, the education ministry is now targeting the vaccination of 310,000 learners above the age of 18 in tertiary institutions.

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Electoral petition: Fred Nyanzi appeals against High Court ruling in case against Muhammad Nsereko

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Geoffery Serugo
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Fred Nyanzi

Former Kampala Central MP aspirant Fred Nyanzi Sentamu has appealed against High Court ruling in electoral petition challenging the election of Muhammad Nsereko.

On March 10, 2021, Bobi Wine’s brother Fred Nyanzi Sentamu filed an electoral petition against the Electoral Commission, the Returning Officer Kampala Central Ms. Doreen Musiime and Nsereko.

In her ruling, Justice Margaret Apinyi dismissed the petition on grounds that Nsereko was not served as the law stipulates.

Nsereko’s lawyer Bernard Mutyaba told the presiding judge that his client is not aware of any petition filed against his victory. Nsereko contends that Nsereko was served through among others Whatsapp, his parliamentary office.

Through his lawyers led by Justin Ssemuyaba, Nyanza wants court to order for recounting of votes in the 50 polling stations gazetted Kampala Central. Nsereko is the only MP who won the election in Kampala with the rest being won by the National Unity Platform (NUP).

“There was noncompliance and failure to conduct a free and fair election, which substantially affected the results,” Nyanzi’s lawyer said. Nyanzi averred that the electoral process was marred with malpractices and alterations of results. He told the Court that his client’s agents were threatened and chased away from polling stations.

Nyanzi contended the Electoral Commission connived with Nsereko to alter and manipulate results recorded on many of the Declaration of Results Forms. He said that the electoral fraud denied him victory since 2,557 votes that cannot be accounted for. Nsereko was declared winner after garnering 16,998 votes as his closest opponent, Nyanzi polled 15,975 giving a difference of 1,022 votes.

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Parliamentary Finance Committee applauds Housing Finance Bank on consistent performance

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Our Reporter
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Housing Finance Bank

The Parliamentary Committee on Finance has hailed Housing Finance Bank for the good performance over the years and the important role played in reducing the housing deficit in Uganda.

This was during a meeting in which the Housing Finance Bank Managing Director, Michael Mugabi, along with a cross section of the leadership team appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Finance to brief them on the mandate and performance of the bank.

Housing Finance Bank is the only commercial bank, among the 26 licensed tier 1 commercial banks in Uganda, that is 100 percent Ugandan owned.

The Members of Parliament were happy with the bank’s good performance over the years and promised to support efforts to capitalize the bank and to have the bank participate more in government programs like the Parish Development Model among others, whose aims are to deepen financial inclusion and support growth at grass root level.

For over 50 years now, Housing Finance Bank has continued to provide viable solutions that enable home ownership for all Ugandans. The bank has entered into a number of partnerships with different developmental partners to facilitate the deployment of an affordable housing offer, enabling them to diversify the mortgage loan offer to include low and middle-income population who currently do not have access to an adequate financial offer from most commercial banks.

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Man kills woman for allegedly infecting him with HIV

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Our Reporter
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Handcuffs

The Police in Wakiso, has in custody a prime suspect, who in conspiracy with 3 other brothers, murdered a 40 year old, woman friend of his, for allegedly infecting him with HIV.

The prime suspect Bwambale Jona alias master, after finding out that he was HIV positive, blamed it on his woman friend, Nassali Juliet, aged 40. It is alleged that the suspect was recently depressed and extremely frustrated after learning that he had HIV Aids, and put the blame to the victim.

According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the facts gathered so far, indicate that on the 18th of September, 2021, the victim was seen while drinking at Mende Central village, Mende sub-county, Wakiso district, with the suspect and others, at a local village bar, after which they left together.

“Unfortunately, the following day of 19 September, 2021, the victim was found murdered, with multiple bruises all over body, a deep depression on the right forehead, and the body abandoned a distance of 150 metres from her house. There was no evidence of sexual violence on the body of the deceased,” Enanga said.

The police sniffer dog led a team of detectives to the house of Bwambale Jona alias master where he was arrested, with two of his brothers Ntale Ronald and Kule Jona. A fourth suspect was identified as Kakooza Jamil. Upon search at his home, suspected blood stained clothes were recovered in addition to a pair of black open sandals, recovered from the scene.

“We do strongly condemn such sexually motivated crimes. The motivation was uncalled for, as there is no proof on the timing of the infection and any further linkage to the victim. As a country, we are a lead model in the fight and awareness of HIV Aids, its safeguards and on positive living,” Enanga said in a statement on Monday.

“Where someone gets infected, they should know that HIV is not a death sentence or ticket. One can continue living positively and stay healthy for a lifetime.  Such incidents therefore, call for more and better counselling drives, in the community.”

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SC Villa appoint Petros Koukouras as new head coach

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Our Reporter
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Chairman William Nkemba having a chat with Coach Petros Koukouras.

Sports Club Villa have confirmed the appointment of Greek coach Petros Koukouras as their new head coach ahead of the new Uganda Premier League season.

The 35-year UEFA A licensed coach has signed a three-year contract with the Jogoos. He replaces Edward Kaziba who has been at the club for the last two seasons.

Koukouras will be assisted by former KCCA FC first team and youth team coach Jackson Magera who will be his first assistant and Richard Amatre.

“I am very happy to be here, this is the most successful and that led me to accept the job,” Koukouras said adding; “I prefer not to talk too much because there is so much to be done and I do not want to promise a lot at the moment too.”

He has previously handled Apollon Kalamarias (2015), Desn Youth Football Club in Guangdong – China (2016 to 2018), Real Madrid Foundation Clinics (February 2018), Pacific Heroes (2018-2019), and lately South Sudan National team (2019-2021).

Koukouras joins the list of foreign coaches to handle Villa alongside English-man Geoff Hudson (1988-1991), Serbian Milutin Micho Sredojevic (2002-2004), Serbian Zivojnov Srdjan (2010–2011), and recently Antonio Flores (2015) from Spain.

New SC Villa Technical Team

Head Coach – Petros Koukouras

1st Assistant – Jackson Magera

2nd Assistant – Richard Amatre

Goalkeeping – Mubarak Kiberu

Youth Team – Philip Ssozi

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Accountant Onebe set to appear in Makindye Court for murder

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Simon Kabayo
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Francis Onebe who is a prime suspect in the murder of his wife.

 

City accountant, francis Onebe is set to face court this morning over murder charges of his estranged wife whose decomposing body was retrieved from a septic tank at their Munyonyo home.

Police has been investigating Onebe and security guard Bonny Oriokot over the murder of Immaculate Onebe.

“Onebe Francis together with his home guard Bony who allegedly murdered Mrs.Immaculate Asio Onebe have been charged of Murder C/S 188 &189 of the Penal Code Act. The two will appear today 21st Sept 2021 at Makindye Court at 10:00Am” CID Spokesperson Charles Twiine said.

The DNA test results last week confirmed that the decomposing body which was retrieved from a septic tank of Francis Onebe’s home was of his wife, Immaculate.

Her family picked the remains from the city mortuary for burial. The 62 year old, proprietor of a security firm reportedly went missing in January 2021. She was buried on the weekend in Kaberamaido district.

Onebe was last week arrested after his wife’s body was found in the septic tank. He was arrested after police established about his intentions to flee the country. But upon arrest, Onebe said he was traveling for treatment, and his earlier reasons to travel to Nairobi also indicated appointments with doctors.

The arrest also followed the nabbing of a former security guard of Onebe who sneaked into the home. It is averred that the guard identified as Okariot disappeared moments after Onebe’s wife went missing.

In January, Onebe reported the case of missing wife Immaculate Onebe at Kabalagala police alleging that his wife was kidnapped by security agencies which were moving in a ‘drone’. He mounted a search for his wife, visiting the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in Kireka, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) in Mbuya and Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID); however he failed to locate her.

Onebe who was held as the prime suspect in the death of his wife didn’t relent, he placed adverts in newspapers, radios and television stations as well as social media.

 

 

 

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Money seized from Equatorial Guinea VP to be spent on #Covid-19 jabs

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Our Reporter and Agencies
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VP Teodorin Obiang

 

The US justice department says that $26.6m (£20m) seized from Equatorial Guinea’s Vice-President Teodorin Nguema Obiang Mangue will be spent on #Covid-19 vaccines and other medical programmes in the West African state.

“Wherever possible, kleptocrats will not be allowed to retain the benefits of corruption,” an official said in a statement.

Obiang was forced to sell a mansion in Malibu, California, a Ferrari and various Michael Jackson memorabilia as part of a settlement he reached with the US authorities in 2014 after being accused of corruption and money-laundering. He denied the charges.

The agreement stated that $10.3m of the money from the sale would be forfeited to the US and the rest would be distributed to a charity or other organisation for the benefit of the people of Equatorial Guinea, the justice department said.

The UN is to receive $19.25m to purchase and administer #Covid-19 vaccines to at least 600,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, while a US-based charity is to get $6.35m for other medical programmes in Equatorial Guinea.

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Police warns Kyambogo students on plans to disrupt 17th Graduation Ceremony

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Ronard Shabomwe
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Prof. Eli Katunguka, Kyambogo Vice Chancellor. University.Photo by Ronard Shabomwe/ Eagle Online

Police have warned the aggrieved  Kyambogo students who are dissatisfied with the court ruling to drop their plans of staging a demonstration on the graduation day set to kick off today.

In a joint meeting held at Kyambogo University on Monday afternoon, police revealed that they had received information that there were students who had planned to disrupt the graduation, because they are not satisfied with the court ruling.

On Friday Last week, the High Court in Kampala dismissed an application filed on September 14, 2021, by 45 students who sought a halt to the graduation ceremony fixed for September 21 to 23,  2021 because their names were missing from the list of graduands.

Mission Samuel, the Chief Security Officer of Kyambogo University, said that the preparations by security are in high gear and that they are set to handle whoever is trying to fail the graduation process.

He said that they got information that a group of students were planning to attend the graduation ceremony forcefully, adding that these students even bought graduation gowns.

Professor Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, the Vice-Chancellor of Kyambogo University without mentioning the names, said that this group of people is motivated by some politicians and that they are using students who failed to fulfill the University requirements for them to be on the graduation list.

“These are students who failed exams and most of them had retakes, so they fear what they will tell their parents and guardians because they will not graduate with the rest. Such students should abort their plans of disrupting us because we are prepared for them”  Katunguka said.

ASP Rogers Namanya, the East Kampala Metropolitan Police Acting Regional Traffic Officer told Journalists that Kyambogo University will be out of bound for the public and only the invited guests and those other authorized people will be allowed in the university.

ASP Namanya further cautioned whoever is using vehicles to follow the set Standard Operating Procedures-SOPs

 

 

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9,521 students set to graduate at Kyambogo

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Ronard Shabomwe
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A graduation tent being erected at Kyambogo University. Courtesy photo.

 A total number of nine thousand five hundred and twenty one-(9521) students have been successfully approved by Kyambogo University Senate to graduate in 17th graduation which is kicking off on Tuesday September 21,2021

Professor Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor of Kyambogo University revealed that out of 9,521 students, 5,074 are males and 4,447 females. He also revealed that 251 students managed to score first-class degrees. One hundred sixty four-(164) males and eighty seven-(87) are females.

The Vice-Chancellor further revealed that he understands that there are students who missed on the graduation list yet they fulfilled all the requirements  but will be given their transcripts though they will not appear on the list.

“I know that there are also those students who missed on the list because of some reasons like late submission of their results by the faculties or failing to fulfill other requirements. But in the last Senate meeting that was held on 10th, we agreed that we shall process their transcripts and they will get them with time.

Reuben Twinomujuni, the senior Public Relations Officer said that those few students, who will appear physically, will represent the rest of the students. He called upon all the students to remain home and attend the function on Televisions.

“Our beloved students remain in your homes and watch everything from there. It is only the invited members that will have access to the University premises”. Twinomujuni Said

This will be the first Kyambogo virtual graduation and will have a maximum of one hundred and ten-110 invited participants who will appear physically at Kyambogo University Eastern sports grounds and those that shall attend virtually. The invited guests include President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni  who will be the Chief Guest and will address the guests from the State House.

Other guests to attend are; Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni, two- students with special needs, four-4 best students per faculty, graduate students, and the procession.

Kyambogo University missed graduating students in 2020, due to the #Covid-19 pandemic. The last graduation was held in December 2019, which was the 16th graduation.

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