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Lionel Messi agrees to join PSG

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Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year deal with Paris St-Germain to join the French club following his exit from Barcelona.

The deal includes an option to extend by a year and gives the forward a net salary of about €35m (£29.6m) with bonuses factored in.

The 34-year-old Argentina captain left Barca – the only club he has ever played for – as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga’s financial fair play rules.

Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG finished second to Lille in Ligue 1 last season.

Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Messi scored a record 672 goals in 778 games for Barca, the club he joined as a 13-year-old.

He won the Ballon d’Or a record six times and lifted 35 trophies with the Catalan club.

The move enables Messi to link up again with Neymar, a former Barcelona teammate who has been working to convince the Argentinian to join him in Paris.

Unless there are any late hitches, he will become PSG’s fourth free-transfer signing this summer after the arrivals of midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, defender Sergio Ramos and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Highly rated right-back Achraf Hakimi also joined from Inter Milan.

Messi had agreed a new deal – on 50% of his old wages – to stay at Barcelona but the club could not afford to implement it because they were so far above the wage limit allowed by La Liga.

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Khalid Aucho joins Tanzania’s Young Africans SC

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Uganda Cranes defensive midfielder Khalid Aucho has completed a move to Tanzanian side Young Africans Sports Club.

Aucho has been a free agent after running down his two-year contract at Misr El Mekkasa in Egypt. He has signed a two-year contract with the Tanzanian Premier League outfit.

Young Africans, who finished second in the 2020/21 Tanzania Premier League, will represent the country in the CAF Champions League along with Simba Soccer Club.

Club official Hersi Said said that the club is happy to sign a good player who can help the team win several trophies.

“We believe Aucho brings to the team something special. We are still building and signing more players,” added Said.

The midfielder has previously played for Tusker FC and Gor Mahia FC in Kenya, Serbian sides Red Star Belgrade and OFK Beograd, and East Bengal and Churchill Brothers of India.

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Fly Emirates, partners launch exclusive offer for customers to experience Dubai Expo

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Fly Emirates, Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched an exclusive offer for customers to experience the excitement of the World Expo, the largest-of-its-kind event in the region.

Emirates customers visiting Dubai, and travelling through Dubai, anytime during the much awaited mega event running from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, will be eligible to receive a free Emirates Expo Day Pass for every flight ticket booked with Emirates.

The special offer is valid on all return tickets that include a flight to or through Dubai, for travel dates between 1 October 2021 and 31 March 2022. The offer is applicable to tickets purchased in First Class, Business Class and Economy Class and extends to tickets booked through Emirates for flights on flydubai and customers travelling to anywhere on Emirates’ global network with a connection time of at least six hours in Dubai. One-way ticket holders whose journey originates outside the UAE are entitled to receive the complimentary Expo Day Pass if travelling to Dubai or onwards to other destinations if the minimum connection time is met.

To make the deal even sweeter, the special added-value offer applies to all fare types including Special, Saver, Flex and Flex Plus. For more information on this promotion, please visit the dedicated page

Whether exploring Dubai solo, as a family, or reconnecting with family and friends, there has never been a better time to visit Dubai than now. Besides being at the epicentre of the largest themed event that promises to bring the world to one destination, visitors to Dubai during the six-month period can expect to enjoy a host of activities and special offers to celebrate the UAE’s golden jubilee, marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s formation.

The good news does not end here. Travellers with upcoming travel plans and are already in the UAE, including UAE residents, will be pleased to know that they are also eligible to receive a complimentary Expo Day Pass as long as their itinerary includes a journey back to Dubai during the six-month period that coincides with Expo.

As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates will soon launch various Expo-themed packages to allow its worldwide customers to enjoy the excitement of the 182-day event and experience what its host city of Dubai has to offer.

Mile-A Minute offer

Customers will also earn 1 Skywards Mile for every 1 minute spent in Dubai between 1 October 2021 and 31 March 2022. Existing and new Emirates Skywards members who sign up for the programme before 31 March 2022, can avail the offer on Emirates.com, and will earn up to 5,000 Miles. The offer is applicable on all Emirates flight tickets purchased between 1 August 2021 and 31 March 2022, for travel during Expo 2020 Dubai. Emirates‑marketed, flydubai‑operated flights with an Emirates (EK) flight number are included in the offer.

Expo Dubai 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Through the theme of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, Expo 2020 Dubai aims to inspire people by showcasing the best examples of collaboration, innovation and cooperation from around the world, through sustainability, mobility and opportunity.

The six-month spectacular’s bustling programme will be packed with experiences to suit all ages and interests, including a rich line-up of themed weeks, entertainment and edutainment, while art and culture vultures, foodies and technology fanatics can expect to enjoy exhibits, workshops, performances, live shows and more. Architecture aficionados will be surrounded by inspiring designs throughout Expo 2020. Visitors can drop by their national pavilion for a taste of home, the 190 other country pavilions to experience other cultures and distinctive offerings, or various thematic and special pavilions to get a glimpse of the future and the innovations that are making a difference in tomorrow’s world.

Emirates Pavilion

Travel and aviation enthusiasts can visit the Emirates’ dedicated pavilion to experience the future of commercial aviation in UAE’s centennial year 2071. At the centre of this must-see pavilion, visitors can expect to engage in immersive experiences that will provide a glimpse into the future of aircraft cabin design, how the flying experience is being redefined, as well upcoming lightweight materials and technologies that will improve flying performance and fuel economy for a sustainable future. Visitors should also not miss the opportunity to design an aircraft and engage with interactive exhibits that introduce the principles of flight.

Uganda Pavilion

Uganda is among the countries participating in the exhibition located in the Opportunity Thematic District under the country theme of “Right place and right time’. The chosen theme is in line with the strides made and achievements attained in the areas of social economic development, infrastructure, peace and stability. Uganda’s pavilion is decorated on the outside with artwork depicting the Crested Crane, Uganda’s national bird. Uganda will also treat viewers to a vibrant authentic African culture, dance, and performance on Sunday October 3rd, 2021.

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Killer of Gen. Kazini, Lydia Draru out of Luzira prison

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Geoffery Serugo
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Draru arrives at High-Court.

 

Lydia Draru, the lady who confessed to have killed former Army Commander Maj.Gen. James Kazini is out of prison.

Eagle Online can authoritatively reveal that Ms Draru served her sentenced of 14 years. High Court convicted Draru for manslaughter and sentenced her to 14 years in prison for killing Gen.Kazini

During sentencing, Justice Monica Mugenyi acquitted Draru of the charge of murder, and instead found her guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter. The maximum sentence for manslaughter is life imprisonment.

The judge then agreed with Draru and her lawyers Annet Mutabingwa and Musa Sembajja, who maintained throughout the trial that she did not intend to kill Kazini but acted in self-defence. Draru repeatedly hit Kazini with an iron bar.

On November 10, 2009 Gen. Kazini was found dead in a pool of blood at Namuwongo Project Zone, Wabigalo in Makindye Division, Kampala.

Draru was a girlfriend to the former army commander, and  admitted having killed him.

Draru had served two years on remand by the time of sentencing her to 14 years. Draru was released few months ago and she is reported to be in Kampala engaged in business.

When contacted for a comment over the matter by Eagle Online, Uganda Prisons Service Spokesperson, Frank Baine confirmed the release of Draru.” yes it is true, she is out. She served her sentence” Mr Baine said.

Maj Gen James Kazini, 52, had been hit with a metal pipe on the head and collapsed dead in the doorway. After realising the enormity of her act, a confused 28-year-old Draru dashed out of the house, wailing: “I have killed him! I have killed him! I have killed Kazini, call the police!”
Boda boda riders at a stage outside her house in Namuwongo Project Zone in Makindye Division thought Draru had run amok while others thought she was intoxicated.

But the boda boda riders who rushed to her house were shocked to find a body of a man sprawled in Draru’s sitting room.
The boda boda riders called 999, which call was received at Central Police Station (CPS), Kampala, who in turn informed the police at Kisugu Police Post in Namuwongo. Police rushed to the scene and quickly cordoned off the house and locked the gate as an inquisitive crowd gathered outside.

At the scene, the officer in-charge of Kisugu quickly moved Ms Draru and her cousin Proscovia Tobaru, who had witnessed the scuffle, from the scene to the safety of the police post.

 

 

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Lubega Ssegona expresses interest to become SC Villa president

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Our Reporter
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Busiro East County Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Ssegona is among the three aspirants that have shown interest to become the next Sports Club Villa President.

Ssegona is a senior lawyer working with Lukwago & Co. Advocates law firm. He is also a former minister of Information, Cabinet Affairs and Lukiiko and Spokesperson Buganda Kingdom, Mengo 2006-2010.

The other two candidates eyeing the same seat are Denis Mbidde Ssebugwawo and Joseph Kizito.

Kizito has been the head of communications in the interim government of William Nkemba at SC Villa since 2018.

Mbidde is a former FUFA Executive committee member, a former Vice President at Villa and he is also equipped with marketing skills.

The three will be verified first before being confirmed as candidates on August 14.

“The Electoral committee will now embark on the exercise to verify and confirm that all those who have expressed interest to stand comply with the requirements before confirming them as candidates,” Robert Kiggundu, the Chairman, Villa Electoral Committee said.

The club elections are scheduled for 28th August 2021 at a venue yet to be confirmed with only the Sports Club Villa Members Trust subscribers eligible to take part in the voting process.

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Housing Finance Bank, Rotary Club of Bukoto partner to provide #Covid-19 relief to Mulimira Zone residents

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Geoffery Serugo
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Housing Finance Bank partnered with the Rotary club of Bukoto to provide relief aid items to 100 beneficiaries in Mulimira Zone in Kampala

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges across the country and many communities have been greatly impacted. Being compelled by the elevated levels of need as a result of the partial and full lockdowns, especially in the urban poor communities, the bank joined hands with Rotary Club of Bukoto who have an ongoing campaign dubbed “Hands of Love” to help those most affected in Mulimira Zone, Bukoto.

The relief aid was handed over to different vulnerable categories including the Elderly, Women, and terminally ill residents comprised food items estimated to last for a period sixty days.

Speaking about the partnership with Rotary to provide relief items, Michael Mugabi, the Housing Finance Bank Managing Director noted that Housing Finance Bank is proud to be involved in initiatives that support social welfare and benefit the different stakeholders.

“Our social investments are directed towards enhancing the sustainability and development of the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We take this as our ethical mandate towards society and nature and are committed to being known as a caring bank.”

“As a proud indigenous brand, with a rich history and heritage, Housing Finance Bank is committed to actively contributing to a better society and a cleaner environment. Initiatives like the partnership with Rotary to improve the lives of Mulimira Zone residents are evidence of this commitment,” he concluded.

Representing the Rotary Club of Bukoto, President Edith Mujwisa said, “We are proud to partner with Housing Finance Bank to provide relief including food items to under privileged beneficiaries in Mulimira Zone where the club has been involved in community projects serving different categories of people. These are mainly the elderly, disabled, single mothers, pregnant women and those living with HIV. This partnership will supplement other ongoing efforts and programs towards improvement of the livelihoods of humanity.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has left hundreds of Ugandans vulnerable with no means of survival, no food and zero access to income generating activities. Because of this, Housing Finance Bank has continually made efforts to ease the hardships being faced across the country. Previously, we contributed Personal Protection Equipment to the Ministry of Health to enable the frontline workers maintain safety while treating COVID-19 patients across the country,” remarked Housing Finance Bank Chief Risk Office Marietta N Mwesigwa during the handover ceremony.

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Police considers 15 charges against Lumbuye

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Geoffery Serugo
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The controversial Ugandan Blogger Fred Kajubi Lumbuye will face 15 charges, Eagle Online has reliably confirmed.

The ardent supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), the main opposition party in Uganda, was arrested last week at the Ugandan Embassy in Istanbul where he had gone to renew his passport.

According to Police Spokesperson CP Fred Enanga, they are not certain about the whereabouts of Lumbuye though some reports indicate that he was deported as others show that he is still incarcerated in Turkey.

Enanga said Lumbuye will be leveled with charges of spreading harmful information, inciting violence and protests and other cyber-crimes.

“Until Lumbuye is handed to us; we shall come up with a statement updating the public. Our interest is that we shall be processing the charges along with the 15 box files of cases he has committed over time,” he said.

Lumbuye is accused of peddling lies that President Museveni was ill and admitted to a hospital in Germany. This was followed by the claims that Museveni had died.

During the swearing in ceremony of ministers, Museveni said the country has got another challenge of social media, which urgently needs to be dealt with. He ordered security agencies to hunt down anybody who was trading rumors that he was dead and for those outside the country, their citizenship be revoked.

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MP Francis Zaake gets Shs75m compensation for torture and violation of his rights

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Geoffery Serugo
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High Court has ordered government to pay Shs75 million to Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake as compensation for violation of his personal liberties when police invaded his home in Buswabulongo, Mityana district.

In her ruling, Justice Esta Nambayo declared that the intentional infliction of pain and injury on the MP’s body during his detention, infringed on his fundamental human rights to dignity and freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment which are protected by the 1995 constitution.

She has also declared that the 10 days he was detained while being tortured without being presented to Court was in breach of his right to liberty, and consequently ordered the State to pay him Shs 75,000,000 as compensation, as well as paying costs of the case.

Speaking after court ruling, Zaake who is currently in Turkey said: “I am particularly happy that like the proverbial dead clock that is at least correct twice a day, the Judiciary has delivered justice at a time when so many other victims of even worse state wrongs are routinely denied redress for fear of upsetting the dictator and his enablers.”

The MP was arrested in April last year for giving out relief food to his constituents a few days after President Museveni had announced the lockdown which aimed at stopping the spread of the deadly covid-19. He was brutalised and detained him for more than 48 hrs.

The police was led by former DPC Mityana Municipality Mwine Alex Mukono and Former regional police commander (RPC) Mubende Region Bob Kagarura.

The helpless MP was later produced before Mityana Magistrates Court and charged with negligent act likely to spread infectious diseases contrary to section 171 of the Penal Code Act and disobedience of lawful orders contrary to section 117 of the Penal Code Act.

The magistrate however ordered security officers to first acode the frail and ailing MP with treatment before he appears before the honorable Court.

In May last year, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo withdrew all charges leveled against Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake Butebi.

“This is to inform Mityana Magistrates Court that the DPP has decided to discontinue proceedings against MP Francis Zaake Butebi,” DPP said.

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#Covid-19 vaccination to resume tomorrow

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The government has announced that #Covid-19 vaccination will resume tomorrow 10 August, 2021 and not today as it was earlier communicated.

“I am informed by KCCA that they are currently handling the administrative processes of dispatching the vaccine doses to the vaccination centres. The exercise will resume tomorrow morning not today as earlier communicated. Apologies for the inconvenience caused,” said the Ministry of Health spokesperson, Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona.

The resumption of vaccination comes more than a week after the government received additional donations of 586,080 doses of Covid-19 vaccines. The jabs comprised 300,000 doses of Sinovac from the Chinese government and 286,080 doses of AstraZeneca from global sharing initiative – Covax.

“We are in the process of receiving more Covid-19 vaccines from the National Medical Stores. These are still undergoing Administrative and Logistical clearances,” KCCA said in a statement.

“Our teams are working around the clock to ensure that vaccination starts tomorrow 10 August, 2021.”

The country has so far vaccinated 1,143,763 people as the target is at least 22 million to safely fully reopen the economy. 902,992 received one dose and 240,771 received the two doses.

The government’s priority was to direct the doses to people who are considered more vulnerable to Covid-19, and this time, medical students will be prioritised.

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Vipers draw Police, Express to take on BUL in Uganda Cup semi-finals

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Our Reporter
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The semi-final draw for the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament has been held at FUFA House on Monday morning.

Former Uganda Cranes and Express legend Fred Tamale, winner of the cup on three occassions in 1994, 1995 and 1997 was chief guest.

Decolas Kiiza Hantali (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) also attended the draw.

Express Football Club takes on BUL and Police shall battle Vipers.

“This stage will be played over two legs. In case of a tie, the away goal’s rule will be used to determine the winner. Cautions only serve in the Stanbic Uganda Cup. 2020-21 season licenses will be used. There will be mandatory testing for the COVID-19 of all players,” Nalule told the media.

The venue for the Stanbic Uganda Cup final has been shifted from Kitara to a venue to be communicated later.

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