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Kyambogo University suspends physical activities for 2 weeks due to rising #Covid-19 cases

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Professor-Eli-Katunguka-Rwakishaya-the-Vice-Chancellor-Kyambogo-University. Photo-by-Ronard Shabomwe

Kyambogo University has suspended all physical activities on campus for a period of two weeks with effect from 4th to 18th June 2021. The activities include; lectures, workshops, seminars, meetings, group discussions and practicals.

The decision has been taken due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases recorded daily at the institution.

The University administration has also reduced the number of staff working at the university – maintaining 30 percent of staff in offices.

“It is public knowledge now that there are increasing cases of Covid-19 infections at Kyambogo University with many students having flu like symptoms including cough and headache. Some have been tested for covid-19 but many of them have refused to be tested. It is unfortunate that the situation may be worse than is reported,” Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Elly Katunguka said in a statement.

Prof. Katunguka said that the medical team advised them to temporarily close the university for at least 10 days, limit human contact and immediately stop physical activities.

“Aware of the negligence of the population and the rapidly increasing cases of Covid-19 at the University, Management has decided to; suspend all physical activities on campus for a period of two weeks with effect from 4th to 18 June, 2021. These include lectures, workshops, seminars, meetings, group discussions and practicals to mention but a few,” the statement reads.

Prof. Katunguka says the team informed management that it had made an impromptu tour around the University and noted that about 70 percent of the population were not properly wearing face masks and observing social distance and that if such negligence continued and the situation is not immediately addressed, the spread of the virus is bound to escalate.

“I wish to encourage all students to stay put i.e those in hostels to remain in their hostels, those who commute from home to remain at home and those in halls of residence to remain in their halls of residence. Continue observing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as outlined by the Ministry of Health,” he noted.

The University organized another round of vaccination for three days at the Medical Centre on 4th, 7th and 8th June 2021.

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#Covid-19: No more fans allowed in stadiums – FUFA

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Uganda Cranes fans

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has directed all clubs not to admit fans to the stadiums until further notice.

The communication signed off by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza was issued on Thursday 3rd June 2021.

The circular is addressed to FUFA Members, Special Interest Groups of FUFA and Stakeholders.

“As you are all aware according to statistics from the Ministry of Health there is an upsurge in the number of COVID-19 cases as well as deaths in Uganda,” reads part of the statement.

FUFA had earlier allowed up to 200 fans to watch FUFA organised and FUFA authorized competitions with strong adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). However this is no longer tenable in the current situation.

“Therefore, in order to ensure the Health and Safety of players, Technical staff and all stakeholders, all matches shall be played without spectators or fans until further notice,” the statement further reads.

“As we wind up the 1st Division, 2nd Division and the Uganda Cup there shall be no fans in the stadiums. Teams are further strongly encouraged to limit all other authorized personnel to the bear minimum. SOPs must be strictly observed and COVID-19 vaccination enhanced by football officials and players throughout the country.”

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Museveni receives second #Covid-19 jab

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Museveni receiving his second jab

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have today received their second #Covid-19 vaccination jabs of AstraZeneca.

He urged Ugandans to continue observing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and avoid social media sensationalism about the pandemic as infections continue rising sharply in the second wave.

“Mama Janet Museveni and I took the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. I urge Ugandans to get vaccinated. We started with the high-risk groups like health workers, teachers, the elderly, security, and people with comorbidities. Our target is to cover over four million people,” Museveni said after being vaccinated.

In his previous address on Covid-19 last week, President Museveni confirmed that in Uganda, there are four new Covid variants from South Africa, India, UK and Nigeria.

The cumulative confirmed cases in Uganda to date are 49,759 with 365 deaths. 1,125,306 tests have been conducted since March 2020 while the cumulative recoveries are 47,760.

Yesterday Wednesday he met the national task force on the COVID-19 response to discuss the new steps to take to curb the new wave in the country.

“I met the National Taskforce on COVID19 this afternoon at State House Entebbe. I will address the Nation on Sunday 6th June at 8pm on the steps we have decided to take to curb the new wave,” Museveni said.

According to the Health Ministry, 677,084 people have been vaccinated so far. Museveni said he would open the country fully if 4.4 million Ugandans are vaccinated.

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Martyrs’ day celebrations: Bishop Ssemwogerere calls for investigations into attempt on Gen Katumba Wamala’s life

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Geoffery Serugo
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Bishop Semwogerere

The Apostolic Administrator for Kampala Archdiocese Rt. Rev. Paul Ssemwogerere has called for thorough investigations into the assassination attempt on the former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Katumba Wamala.

Bishop Ssemwogerere made the clarion call during the celebrations to mark the martyrdom of Christian converts at Namugongo Catholic Shrine. The Uganda Martyrs are a group of 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic converts to Christianity in the historical kingdom who were executed between 31 January 1885 and 27 January 1887. They were killed on orders of Mwanga II, the Kabaka (King) of Buganda

Gen Katumba was on Tuesday shot at by unknown gunmen who were riding on motor bikes along Kisota road in Kisaasi. The incident left both his daughter Brenda Nantongo Wamala and his driver Kayondo Haruna dead.

“We pray for Gen Katumba Wamala that God strengthens him. We also pray for his driver’s family. An attack on human life is an attack on God.”

“We urge the people in charge of security to investigate the cases of murder and put a stop to them. We pray that we all work towards the fraternity of our country through thriving for justice and peace,” Bishop Semwogerere said.

During the celebrations, Bishop Ssemwogerere urged believers to have faith amidst all the challenges they are going through just as the Uganda Martyrs did.

“We thank the Late Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga for the good work at this Catholic Church. We pray for all people we have lost during this period,” he said.

He urged Ugandans to adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of washing hands, social distance, and wearing face masks noting that this Covid-19 disease is real and deadly. “Let us be vigilant and do what is expected of us,” he added.

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Gov’t to set up Muslim Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo – Museveni

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Geoffery Serugo
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President Yoweri K. Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to set up a Muslims Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo. The shrine is aimed at recognising the 12 Muslim Martyrs who were killed before their counterparts, the Anglican and Catholic converts.

They were killed in 1875 on orders of orders of Kabaka Muteesa I, Mwanga’s father, because of professing Islam. The deaths took place at a time when there was a three-way religious struggle for political influence at the Buganda royal court.

In his message delivered by John Mitala, the Head of Public and Secretary to Cabinet at Anglican Martyrs’ shrine in Namugongo, Museveni said that Government will set up a Muslim Martyrs site at Namugongo to honour the 12 Muslim Martyrs.

“I wish to highlight what I shared with Muslim brothers when I hosted them during the end of Ramadan this year. Since they are not able to celebrate the heroic act of faith of their Muslim Martyrs, government is going to work with them to establish a Muslim Martyrs site at Namugongo,” he said.

Museveni said; “We are working with Muslim leadership to document the story of the Muslim Martyrs and see how this can be actualized.”

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KIU student wins Shs7.5 million in UBL’s Kyusa Levo promotion

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Kiiza Ronnet (left), a second-year student at Kampala International University

Kiiza Ronnet, a second-year student at Kampala International University, has won Shs7.5 million under Uganda Breweries Limited’s (UBL) Kyusa Levo promotion.

The promotion, which is part of UBL’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, commenced on 9th March 2021 and has consumers of Uganda Waragi, Bond 7 and V&A from all over Uganda stand the chance to win cash prizes worth 2.1 billion.

Speaking at a ceremony to congratulate some of the winners, Kiiza said, “I am so excited. I honestly did not expect to win, but just tried my luck and then received a message saying that I had won 7.5 million and would receive the cash on my mobile money account. I want to thank UBL for allowing us to celebrate their 75th birthday with them.”

She added, “I want to use this money to pay for the completion of my degree and also start a project on the side.”

To participate, customers who purchase a 200ml bottle of Uganda Waragi, Bond 7 and V&A will check under the closure for a code. Consumers then dial *255*23# and follow prompts to stand a chance to win.

The prizes under the promotion are instantly redeemable cash via mobile money categorized as follows: Shs 5,000, U Shs 7,500, Shs 75,000, Shs 750,000, Shs 7.5 million, leading up to the ultimate grand prize of Shs 75 million.

Over 40,000 winners have so far won cash prizes under the promotion, which goes on until the 30th of June.

Hilary Baguma, the UBL Brand Manager Mainstream Spirits said, “We are very glad to have received our first winner of UGX 7.5 million and congratulate her as well as all the other winners. Making 75 years of existence in Uganda is a moment that fills us with immeasurable pride for having brought our consumers 75 years of good times.”

He added that UBL is taking this opportunity to do even more for their customers by putting some money in their pockets through the Kyusa Levo promotion and to appreciate them for continuing on the journey.

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70% fail 2019/20 LDC Exams as 332 students are discontinued

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70 per cent of the 2019/20 Law Development Centre students have failed their Bar Course exams.

LDC exams are the meant to qualify one into an advocate in order to practice as a lawyer in Uganda.

“The Law Development Centre is pleased to release the results  for the Bar Course Academic Year 2019/20 and Academic Year 2018/19 (Supplementary/ Special examinations) results for earlier years will be released on Monday  June 7 2021. Qualified students will graduate virtually on Friday June 11, 2021” reads the memo signed by Frank Nigel Othembi the Director.

In Academic Year 2019/20, Kampala centre got four distinction (1st class which accounts for 4 per cent while Mbarara centre got two first classes. Those with merit (2nd class upper) are 18 at Kampala centre while Mbarara has 16.

Kampala centre has 40 2nd class lower while Mbarara has has 29. Those with pass are 19 in Kampala while Mbarara centre has 13.

In the supplementary category Kampala centre has 743 accounting for 72 per cent Mbarara centre registered 343 which accounted for 27 per cent. Kampala centre registered seven students in the Special category while Mbarara centre had two.

In the fail/discontinued category, Kampala centre registered 194 students while Mbarara centre had 92 of the total 1682 students that sat for the Bar Course.

LDC said in a statement that they had registered a decline in performance as compared to the last academic year and attributed it to challenges of #Covid-19 and online learning in the 3rd term.

“Students not subjected to the LDC pre-entry examination which was suspended in 2019, this is the first group of Bar Course students admitted without undergoing the pre-entry examination. A number of the students were unable to cope with the academic demands of the Bar Course”.

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Uganda registers more than 1,000 new #Covid-19 positive cases

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Our Reporter
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Covid-19 testing kits

The number of new #Covid-19 positive cases registered in Uganda has continued to rise with the latest figures showing more than 1,000 cases, the highest daily increase in the second wave.

According to the Health Ministry, the tests done on June 1st indicate new 1,083 positive cases, with over 800 in Kampala.

The breakdown of the new cases are: 1,074 contacts and Alerts; Kampala (832), Wakiso (101), Lira (22), Luwero (20), Masaka (20), Tororo (19), Mbarara (14), Busia (11), Gulu (7), Yumbe (3), Mukono (2), Rukungiri (2), Nakaseke (2), Kabale (2), Jinja (2), Mbale (3), Adjumani (1), Kikuube (1), Kibuku (1), Kabarole (1), Amuru (2), Kiryandongo (1), Lamwo (1), Pader (2), Bugiri (1), Kyotera (1). 9 Truck Drivers: Mutukula PoE (8) Elegu PoE (1).

The cumulative confirmed cases to date are 49,759 with 365 deaths. 1,125,306 tests have been conducted since March 2020 while the cumulative recoveries are 47,760.

According to the ministry, the total number of people vaccinated against Covid-19 is 677,084.

In his previous address on Covid-19 last week, President Museveni confirmed that in Uganda, there are four new Covid variants from South Africa, India, UK and Nigeria.

Museveni yesterday Wednesday met the national task force on the COVID-19 response to discuss the new steps to take to curb the new wave in the country.

“I met the National Taskforce on COVID19 this afternoon at State House Entebbe. I will address the Nation on Sunday 6th June at 8pm on the steps we have decided to take to curb the new wave,” Museveni said.

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Rwandan journalist kidnapped in Mozambique, faces extradition to Rwanda

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Cassien Ntamuhanga

KAMPALA- A Rwandan journalist who had sought refuge in Mozambique has been kidnapped and his whereabouts are not known.

Cassien Ntamuhanga who had become a critic of President Kagame was kidnapped on May 22, 2012, from his place at Inhaca Island in Maputo.

According to sources close to his family, he was picked by 10 plain clothed security personnel and among them were four Rwandan officials.

“Four people who were speaking Kinyarwanda first visited his place and pretended to have gone to buy pig for roasting from his farm,” the source said. They even slaughtered it. But they later started taking  his photos and after like 30 minutes more six people who later turned into security officers and took him away,”

DW Africa quoted the Director of Mozambique Center for Democracy Development, Adrian Nvunga on Tuesday saying that there are fears that Mr Ntamuhanga could be extradited to Rwanda.

The source said that residents around his place tried to protest his arrest but they were told that he is a drug trafficker.

They took his laptop, phones, refugee card, a passport and documents from his house.

According to Rwandan refugees in Mozambique, he was first detained at Maputo police station where he was up to Tuesday last week.

“Since that time no one knows where he is.  We have some information that he could have been transferred to Maputo Central Prison and he is said to be in solitary confinement waiting for Interpol to process his extradition documents to Rwanda,” A Rwandan in exile in Mozambique who doesn’t want to be named said.

Mr Ntamuhanga, a former Rwandan journalist with a religious radio called Amazing Grace, was arrested in 2015 alongside the late musician Kizito Mihigo who was later found dead after his release in February 2020.

 Mr Ntamuhanga managed to stage a prison break and fled to Mozambique in 2017 and sought asylum. He had a refugee status.

Days after he fled Rwanda his three young brothers were reportedly arrested and killed. In 2018, his mother and surviving brother and relatives fled to Uganda.

His kidnap came Mozambique President met his Rwandan counterpart in April in Kigali.

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Brazil confirmed as last-minute host for 2021 Copa America

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The 2021 Copa America will be hosted by Brazil, after Argentina was stripped of the tournament just two weeks before it starts.

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said Argentina was removed as host because of the “present circumstances”.

The country is currently experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Later on Monday, Conmebol confirmed Brazil would host the showpiece event, which starts on 13 June.

“Conmebol thanks the president @jairbolsonaro and his team, as well as the Brazilian Football Confederation for opening the doors of that country to what is today the safest sporting event in the world. South America will shine in Brazil with all its stars!” Conmebol said on Twitter.

But Mr Bolsonaro’s chief of staff warned that there is “no done deal yet” and tough conditions would have to be met.

“We are in the middle of the process (of negotiations). But, we will not shy away from a demand that, if it’s possible to be done, it could be done,” Luiz Ramos said.

It is not known which stadiums would host the tournament if it goes ahead.

Argentina was originally set to co-host with Colombia, who were removed on 20 May with wide-spread protests sweeping the country.

Opposition to the tournament had grown both inside and outside Argentina’s government, while Uruguay striker Luis Suarez told reporters on Friday that priority had to be given “to the health of human beings”.

On 22 May Argentina went into a new nine-day lockdown after seeing 35,000 new cases each day that week.

Meanwhile, in Brazil, protests over the management of the Covid-19 pandemic by the government of President Jair Bolsonaro took place on Saturday.

Brazil has registered nearly 460,000 deaths – the second-highest toll in the world after the United States. It also has the third-highest number of recorded coronavirus cases at more than 16 million.

Brazil’s Senate is holding an inquiry into the Bolsonaro government’s handling of the pandemic and the slow roll-out of the vaccine programme.

Brazil are defending champions, having won the tournament in 2019.

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