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Kawempe North will soon be Uganda’s Capital City – MP Ssegirinya

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Simon Kabayo
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Muhammad Ssegirinya

National Unity Platform MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has revealed  that his constituency, Kawempe North will soon be the country’s capital city.

“Soon Kawempe North will become the capital city of Uganda,” he said on Twitter.

Ssegirinya’s rhetoric follows a number of things he has done for his people ever since he was elected to parliament. Ssegirinya has been up and down lobbying for his constituents.

The MP has set up a health facility which he says will be the best in the region and in  the country. He has gone ahead to get the medical equipment necessary to run the hospital.

The MP who relies more on donations,  has secured a number of ambulances and a fire brigade vehicle which he says will help people in case of  fire outbreaks.

The MP also announced he had started his Segi-box venture meant to uplift the people of his constituency from poverty. Through the innitiative Ssegirinya gives out financial assistance to the vulnerable people to boost their businesses.

Recently, the MP vowed to start up a technical institute in the area peddled at equipping the youths with vocational skills.

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EU launches Shs 16 billion project to improve Karamoja’s response to food shocks

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The World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and the Office of the Prime Minister have collaborated to improve how the Karamoja region responds to food shocks.

At the launch of Shs 16.69 billion (EUR 4 million)Pro-Resilience Action project (Pro-ACT), the UN agencies and government emphasized the need for greater inclusion of poor and vulnerable people in Uganda’s entire disaster response.

An essential part of Pro-ACT is strengthening the District Disaster Management Committees to develop contingency plans that address the needs of communities. Ambassador Attilio Pacifici, the European Union Head of Delegation appreciated the Government of Uganda for being at the forefront of all development and emergency programmes in the country.

“Thanks to Pro-ACT, local and national stakeholders will increase their capacity to share timely and accurate information that will support communities to prepare for and manage shocks. This action will also contribute to ongoing policy dialogue on Disaster Risk Financing and the Disaster Risk Management legal framework,” he said. “Without government, interventions, especially those that address climate disasters, would not be sustainable. That is why Pro-ACT supports national and local authorities with the resources they need to plan and deliver responses that effectively meet the needs of the people. “

The project is working towards strengthening shock response systems in all the nine districts of Karamoja through early warning on weather patterns and assistance that enables households to take action to reduce their risk.

“We are glad the EU, WFP, and FAO brought this project to Karamoja because we need urgent support when it comes to preparing and responding to food security shocks such as drought,” said Komol Paul Lotee, Kotido District LCV Chairperson. “Our people are suffering because there was no rain, the crops failed, and they do not know what to do. This happens every lean season. Yet, we are never prepared. We need to give people timely and accurate information and improve their capacity to prepare for shocks.” he said

The lean season is the period between planting and harvest, usually occurring from March to July, when there is little food and minimal rainfall. The 2021 WFP, FAO, and Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis shows that this lean season is worse than that of last year. A total of 361,000 people in Karamoja, 30 percent of the population, faced high levels of food insecurity between March and July this year. FAO has already piloted a drought early warning system to improve community preparation for the lean season and other cyclic shocks that affect food security.

“We are working with the Government of Uganda to build an effective early warning system for Karamoja that will predict, in time, food security shocks, and then support the government and communities to prepare accordingly. Timeliness is of the essence,” FAO’s Deputy Representative in Uganda, Ms. Priya Gujadhur said as she emphasized the importance of strengthening the capacity of national and local stakeholders. “Early identification of risks linked to clear action will reduce the impact of food security shocks before peak needs.”

As part of Pro-ACT, the EU is contributing to WFP’s lean season response by providing a protective ration. The protective ration is assistance that will help reduce the likelihood of sharing specialised nutritious food that is meant for treatment of malnutrition in children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women.

“WFP is providing assistance to only a fraction of the people who need it in Karamoja. The frequency and severity of natural hazards in Uganda is only going to get worse with climate change and the number of people in need will grow. We must be smarter in the way we respond to shocks,” said Ryan Anderson, WFP Deputy Country Director. “Providing people with the information and skills they need to prepare is the most effective way of reducing humanitarian need over time. Zero hunger is possible only if communities have the right tools to manage shocks.”

Karamoja has consistently had the lowest development indicators in the country. At 66 percent, the region’s poverty rate is three times the national poverty rate of 20 percent and more than 30 times that of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, which stands at two percent. A WFP and FAO historical drought analysis shows that Karamoja has a 30 percent chance of experiencing a drought or dry spell in any given year, the highest in the country.

“Government is committed to ensuring everyone in Uganda, including Karamoja, has enough nutritious food. Through our projects such as the elderly’s Senior Citizens Grant and the COVID-19 relief funds, we have demonstrated that we are determined to reach the most vulnerable. We need partners such as the EU, WFP and FAO to strengthen our response all over the country,” said Hon. Esther Davina Anyakun, Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees. “Our people need simple weather information that they can understand and act upon. Government welcomes the project because it aims to empower communities with information and provide sustainable solutions. Information is power and, in the case of shocks, information is lifesaving.”

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Eight in 10 African countries to miss crucial #Covid-19 vaccination goal

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Our Reporter
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Covid-19 vaccine

Africa is set to miss the urgent global goal of vaccinating the most vulnerable 10 percent of every country’s population against COVID-19 by the end of September. Forty-two of Africa’s 54 nations – nearly 80 percent – are set to miss the target if the current pace of vaccine deliveries and vaccinations hold, new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows.

Nine African countries, including South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, have already reached the global target set in May by the World Health Assembly, the world’s highest health policy-setting body. At the current pace, three more African countries are set to meet the target. Two more could meet it if they speed up vaccinations.

“With less than a month to go, this looming goal must concentrate minds in Africa and globally. Vaccine hoarding has held Africa back and we urgently need more vaccines, but as more doses arrive, African countries must zero in and drive forward precise plans to rapidly vaccinate the millions of people that still face a grave threat from COVID-19,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.

Almost 21 million COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Africa via the COVAX Facility in August, an amount equal to the previous four months combined. With more vaccines expected from COVAX and the African Union by the end of September, we could see enough doses delivered to meet the 10 percent target.

While many African countries have sped up COVID-19 vaccinations as vaccine shipments ramped up in August, 26 countries have used less than half of their COVID-19 vaccines.

Over 143 million doses have been received in Africa in total and 39 million people around just 3 percent of Africa’s population are fully vaccinated. In comparison, 52 percent of people are fully vaccinated in the United States of America and 57 percent in the European Union.

“The inequity is deeply disturbing. Just 2 percent of the over five billion doses given globally have been administered in Africa. Yet recent rises in vaccine shipments and commitments shows that a fairer, more just global distribution of vaccines looks possible,” said Dr Moeti.

Countries must continue to address operational gaps and continually improve, adapt and refine their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. Of the 30 countries that have submitted data to WHO on operational readiness, one in two have not conducted intra-action reviews, which are key to assessing and fine-tuning progress. One in three countries have not updated their National Vaccine Deployment Plans, which instruct all COVID-19 vaccination actions in each country.

WHO is providing tailored policy advice and technical guidance and support to African countries to help enhance their logistics, planning and monitoring capacities. WHO is also working to share valuable lessons and experiences between countries.

COVID-19 cases are declining slightly in Africa but remain stubbornly high. A rising number of new cases in Central, East and West Africa pushed case numbers up to nearly 215 000 in the week ending on 29 August. Twenty-five countries over 45 percent of African countries—are reporting high or fast-rising case numbers. Over 5500 deaths were reported in the week ending on 29 August.

“Although Africa’s third wave peaked in July, the decline in new cases is at a glacial pace far slower than in previous waves. The pandemic is still raging in Africa and we must not let our guard down. Every hour 26 Africans die of COVID-19.”

The highly transmissible Delta variant has been found in 31 African countries. The Alpha variant has been detected in 44 countries and the Beta variant in 39.

The C.1.2 variant has been identified in 114 cases in South Africa. Single cases have been found in four other African countries, and very low case numbers have been reported internationally. While first reported to WHO in July, the prevalence of this new variant remains very low. To be identified as a variant of concern there must be evidence of an impact on transmissibility, severity or immunity. This is not the case for the C.1.2 variant, yet more data is required.

 “We are closely monitoring the spread and evolution of all reported variants of COVID-19, including C.1.2. Mask wearing, physical distancing and regular hand washing will help keep you safe from all variants,” said Dr Moeti.

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Carrefour Uganda launches campaign to help needy children in Kampala

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Our Reporter
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Carrefour Uganda store

Carrefour, has launched a campaign to provide relief items to less fortunate children that reside in two children’s homes in Kampala.

Dubbed as ‘Round Up Your Bill’, the campaign is calling upon shoppers at Carrefour’s two outlets at Metroplex Naalya and Oasis Mall to donate by rounding up the total cost of their items at the cash counter leaving an allocation that will be diverted to the chosen causes.

Proceeds from the Metroplex store will be donated to Kireka Home for The Children with Special Needs, while proceeds from Oasis Mall will be handed over to Peculiar Child Care Support in the Kawempe division.

Commenting on the new campaign, Franck Moreau, Country Manager at Carrefour Uganda said: “As one of the largest hypermarket and supermarket chains in the country, we believe that it is our responsibility to not only lead in the areas of innovation and excellent customer experience, but also in the area of supporting our community. To continue showing our support towards the prosperity of the community, we are excited and honoured to launch this initiative that will transform the lives of many.”

Moreau said if a shopper’s bill totals to Shs 35,200, they can round it up to Shs 40,000 with the extra amount being allocated to the cause.

To take part in the donation campaign, customers need to make sure they are shopping at either of the Carrefour hypermarkets located at Metroplex Naalya or Oasis Mall, and mention that they would like to contribute to the “Round Up Your Bill” initiative at the cash counters.

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89 year old Mehta, wife enjoy maiden Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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89 year old Mehta, wife enjoy maiden Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mr. Mahendra N. Mehta aged 89 and Wife Sunayana Mehta, 87, of the Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) together with 5 other members of the family comprising of 3 Mehta family generations recently revelled in the unique mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The aged couple that has lived in Uganda for 62 years and now in their late 80’s hadn’t tracked mountain gorillas before despite visiting other tourist destinations in Uganda. The family was encouraged to take on this adventure following a recent adventure trip by their grandson who encouraged the family to embark on this once in a lifetime experience. For 3 days and 2 nights, the family experienced the thrilling gorilla tracking activity in the thick tropical rain forest and also taped onto the same opportunity to celebrate their grandson’s 18th birthday in an extraordinary way.

Mr. Mehta together with wife Sunayana, and family not only enjoyed the beautiful sights and sounds of nature, diverse bird species, tranquility, gorgeous unique tea plantations but also enjoyed interactions with the local community.

“Gorillas are quite a unique animal species as they keep climbing up and down stem branches, moulding, playing around, rolling up and down like a dice, feeding on leaves and breaking down branches. The thick tropical rainforest of Bwindi has the most beautiful scenic views and the feeling of untouched nature is incredible,” Mr. Mehta said.

He added, “A whole lot of young people in Uganda especially in the middle and upper class segments of proper financial capabilities prefer spending hundreds of dollars on foreign trips and destinations, honeymoon and holiday vacations, in foreign land yet we have all these beautiful creatures, diverse birdlife species, natural freshwater lakes, falls and rivers, amazing wildlife with all the big 5+2; not forgetting the picturesque mountains like Rwenzori; among others. Uganda is the place to be,”

Mr. Mehta noted that peace with great security is a big plus for the thriving of Uganda’s tourism. “Uganda is a very secure country thanks to President Museveni and the entire government for the good Investment environment. The Uganda we saw in the 1970’s is way much different from the current one as there’s a lot to lay our pride on and talk about positively all across the World.”

On improvements, Mr. Mehta urged Government to invest more on infrastructural development such as; proper road networks, internet connectivity and also support the private sector to come up with good luxurious tourist accommodation facilities that can cater for a certain class of visitors in order to favourably compete on the continent.

Excited Sunayana Mehta said that seeing the silverback male gorilla seated in calmness while the female adult gorilla watched over the baby gorillas play, jump over branch to branch, breakdown stems fending for food, roll up and down each other is quite a unique amazing experience and qualifies Uganda as amazing medley of wonders.

She added, “I fell in love with the tranquility, topography, and the local community above all experienced another set of indigenous life on the Countryside right from Clouds mountain gorilla lodge to mixing and mingling with friendly and charming locals.

She applauded the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers for their support and Clouds Lodge for the customer service and unique construction of the lodge. She said, “The beauty about this lodge is inexplicable, geographically positioned on the rock edges and we lived high in the inter-cloud; which gave us another taste of what life is in the real cloud atmosphere. We surely plunged into real luxury in the wild.”

About tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda

Destination Uganda, also dubbed the ‘’Primate Capital’’ is home to 53.9% of the World’s remaining mountain gorilla population that resides alongside human nature in the dense vegetation of Uganda’s tropical rainforest at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site.

According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) 2018 Gorilla census, numbers were 1,004 individuals with two populations although there has been a baby boom recently with seven new born babies born since January 2019 according to the Uganda Wildlife Service (UWS) and  five new baby gorilla births registered by Uganda Wildlife Authority in 2020, not forgetting the demise of arch Gorillas such as Mizano and Rafiki silverback gorillas.

Tracking Gorillas is not only a must do because of its distinctiveness, the tracking activity takes place in five Uganda’s most pristine, scenic and beautiful mountain range spots in the World as these comprise; Ruhija, Nkuringo, Buhoma, Rushaga, and Ntebeko in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

In the wake of COVID-19, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has implemented tight Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as launched in June 2020 by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities led by the former Minister of Tourism Col (Rtd) Tom Butiime while he unveiled SOPs for the hospitality sector and Tourism facilities in Uganda, therefore; Wearing a mask, sanitizing, maintaining a distance of upto 7 metres while tracking, limited numbers of upto 8 people per hour and maintaining silence is essential during the gorilla tracking activity. Note that a Camera flash light may lead to charge of the gorillas so tourists are encouraged to switch them off while tracking.

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FUFA reshuffles Crested Cranes’ officials in preparation for COSAFA

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Simon Kabayo
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Crested-cranes-technical-bench

The Federation of Uganda Football Association FUFA Executive Committee has made changes in the technical bench for the Uganda Women’s National Team (Crested Cranes).

George Lutalo will serve as the head coach, replacing Faridah Bulega who has enrolled for a CAF B Coaching Course that will be between 6th September and 15th December 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Edward Kaziba is maintained as the assistant coach while James Magala retains his position as the goalkeeping coach.

Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Paul Ssali will serve as the Team Manager whereas Mable Kabatalindwa and Prossy Nalwadda are the Team Doctor and Equipment Manager respectively.

The first task for the Technical Team named above will be the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Port Elizabeth, South Africa slated for 28th September – 9th October 2021.

The tournament will act as a precursor for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers where the Crested Cranes will play Ethiopia at the first round phase.

In a related development, a provisional squad of 32 players has been summoned to commence training.

The squad named comprises of 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 12 midfielders and 7 forwards. They will enter camp on 10th September 2021.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC), Elsie Najjemba (Rines WFC), Gloria Namakula (Tooro Queens FC)

Defenders; Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School WFC), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Yudayah Nakayenze (Lindey Wilson College, USA), Justin Kizza Najjuko (She Maroons FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders; Joan Naggayi (She Maroons FC), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Kautharah Naluyima (She Maroons FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Grace Nassongo (Amuria High School FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Norah Alupo (Lady Doves FC), Amina Nababi (Makerere University WFC), Resty Kobusobozi (Tooro Queens FC), Anita Namata (Uganda Martyrs High School FC)

Forwards; Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC), Sharon Naddunga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland), Laki Otandeka (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Shiraz Natasha (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera FC, Israel)

Officials

Head Coach – George Lutalo

Assistant Coach – Edward Kaziba

Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala

Team Manager –Paul Ssali

Team Doctor – Mable Katabalindwa

Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda

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Finance Minister names new NSSF Board of Directors

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Our Reporter
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Finance Minister Matia Kasaija

The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija has appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for the next three years effective September 01, 2021.

The new Board is headed by Dr. Peter Kimbowa, a corporate governance and management expert.

Dr Kimbowa, who is also the Team Leader at the CEO Summit Uganda, a private sector Think Tank, Managing Partner at IFE Consultants Limited and an award-winning Business Leader, replaces Patrick Byabakama Kaberenge, whose term expired on August 31, 2021, after he had served for last six years.

The Minister also appointed to the Board four representatives of the trade unions, two representatives of employers through the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE).

He re-appointed Mr Aggrey David Kibenge representing the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and Mr Patrick Ocailap, representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

The Minister also appointed Dr Eng Silver Mugisha and Mr Fred K Bamwesigye representing Employers through the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE).

Other appointees are: Mr Sam Lyomoki and Ms Penninah Tukamwesiga representing workers under the Confederation of Free Trade Unions (COFTU); Mr Bahemuka Julius and Hassan Lwabayi Mudiba, also representing workers under the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU).

The NSSF Managing Director Mr. Richard Byarugaba will continue serving as the only executive member of the 12th Board.

Speaking for the first time about his appointment, Mr Kimbowa said that he views the appointment as a challenge given the stability the Fund has enjoyed over the last decade.

“It is a big challenge at a personal and professional level, because the Fund has been very successful beyond expectations over the last 8 years or so. So, we will have to find what is missing, or the next opportunity that can regenerate the Fund, re-imagine what else is possible to create the Fund of the future”, he said.

He said that his vision for the next three years is three-fold – reshape and repurpose the investment portfolio to make it more responsive to the market, take advantage of the 5th industrial revolution by prioritising digitisation and analytics, and ensure the right culture to make NSSF fit for purpose.

He pledged to work with all the stakeholders and to build mutual trust with management while raising substantive issues to improve governance of the Fund.

“We will ask the right questions, be open minded with a deep sense of curiosity but we must also be willing to remain agile and very adaptive, move with the times but also ahead of the times. In summary, we will ask, analyse and follow through,” he added.

NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba expressed appreciation to the outgoing Board for providing oversight and leadership at a time when the Fund and the entire retirement benefits sector was preparing for reforms that will be ushered in by the NSSF Amendment Bill (2019) that is expected to be enacted this year.

“The appointment of Dr Kimbowa, a corporate governance expert is a message from the Minister that he wants to maintain stability the Fund has enjoyed over the last decade, but also prepare us for a new era,” he said.

Byarugaba added that the new Board has been appointed at an opportune time to steer the Fund through a transition as it positions itself to play a major role in the expansion of social security coverage and expanding the long-term savings space in Uganda.

“I believe the new Board will ably provide strategic leadership as we exploit the opportunities provided by the milestone occasioned by the legislation once it is assented to by the President, especially around expansion of coverage to the informal sector, cementing the alternative savings through voluntary top ups, mid-term benefits,” Byarugaba said.

 

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God is using me to rebuild education sector – Janet Museveni

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Simon Kabayo
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Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni

The Minister of Education and sports, Janet Kataha Museveni said that God is using her to redesign the education sector.

“I am confident that I am exactly where God wants me to be, at the Ministry of Education and Sports. I also know with no doubt in my mind that God put me at the Ministry of Education and Sports and he is using me to rebuild the education of this country, Covid-19 notwithstanding,’’ Janet said.

In an August 30 statement, Mrs. Janet Museveni the First Lady, laid down her academic qualifications as well as spiritual convictions. Through this she proved that she is the right person to better the education system.

She revealed that she has been bashed with ugly and filthy words however she chose silence due to her inspiration drawn from Jesus Christ.

“What comforts me always is to remember that Jesus Christ, the son of God, was spat at, so, who am I to care about other people’s opinions of me. I would have turned down the presidential appointment if he did not trust her competences,” she said.

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Court remands 10 suspects implicated in spate of Masaka killings

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Our Reporter
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Handcuffs

Masaka Chief Magistrates Court has remanded 10 suspects implicated in the gruesome killing of people in Masaka greater region.

The 10 are part of the 60 people who have been nabbed in connection to spates of murders in Masaka. The suspects were screened and only 15 were confirmed to have a clue about the murders.

At least 25 people have been hacked by unknown pang-wielding assailants in the Masaka greater region. The assailants target people above the age of 50 and leaving alone or with children.

Appearing before Masaka Chief Magistrate, Charles Yeteise, the 10 were charged with seven counts of murder, attempted murder, terrorism and others. They were subsequently remanded to Ssaza Government Prison until September 15.

Prosecution avers that between July and August, oscillating in districts in Masaka greater, using pangas other weapons, the group and others at large killed 25 people and distracted property at various homes in the region.

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Kyambogo University releases blended Graduation program

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Simon Kabayo
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Kyambogo University Senate

The Academic Registrar Kyambogo University Prof Annie Begumisa (Ph.D) has released the graduation programme for the long awaited 17th edition.

The 17th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd September, 2021, from 09:00 a.m to 1.00 pm each day.

According to Prof Annie, graduands for both Postgraduate and Undergraduate shall be presented according to their respective Faculties/School on the following days:

Tuesday, September 21st 2021

Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation

School of Management and Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, September 22nd 2021

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Vocational Studies

Thursday, September 23rd 2021

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Engineering

The Ceremony will be virtual, with limited physical presence only by invitation. In this regard, Graduands, Parents/Guardians and the General Public shall follow the live streaming of the Ceremony on the University YouTube channel. The event will also be streamed on Television and its social media platforms.

The registration exercise for the Graduation will take place online at Register-Kyambogo University Graduation 2021 on the following link https://kyu.ac.ug/graduation/register/

The Academic Registrar went ahead to outline that the following are the fees for graduands:

Graduation fee – 100,000

Transcript fee – 30,000

Certificate fee – 30,000

Convocation fee – 10,000

However, some students from the School of Social Works and Social Administration are in panic over the issues of missing marks on their portals.

“For over one and half years, we have been going to the department inquiring why our results are not on the portal. Mr. Jimmy who fills in marks would say he had the results but needed confirmation from Dr Mugisha to upload them. We listened to him thinking that it will be worked on,” one of the graduands who preferred confidentiality revealed.

“At first, they said they never gave an appointment letter to the lecturer who taught us after going through their documents then they said he was signed to teach mop ups. The word mop up; it’s our first time to hear it in the whole session of orientation and fresher’s ball no one mentioned it,’’ he added.

“The syllabus was new which is a good thing but we never had any one to take us though what is on the syllabus and what is out so all our confidence was put to the department that do guide us on what we do. We therefore, request the university management to look into this matter seriously so that we don’t lose another year by telling us to re-do the paper yet we are about to graduate,’’ he concluded.

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