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Explore the best of Dubai with Emirates and enjoy a complimentary hotel stay

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Geoffery Serugo
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Passengers travelling to Dubai via Emirates can now enjoy special fare and an additional piece of baggage from 24 March to 30 June 2021*. And when you fly First Class or Business Class, you also get a night’s stay at JW Marriott Marquis for free. With flexible booking options and free multi-risk travel insurance with COVID-19 cover, Emirates continues to offer stellar and safe travel experiences to Dubai.

Travellers who book return First Class and Business Class tickets to Dubai from 21 March to 7 April 2021 for travel between 24 March and 30 June 2021 are eligible for a complimentary one-night stay at the JW Marriot Marquis. As one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai features award-winning dining options, its own shopping galleria, and a world-renowned spa; and is conveniently located near attractions like the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Opera.

Promotional return fares to Dubai start from USD430 in Economy Class, USD1900 in Business Class and USD3,866 in First Class.

Passengers can also leave the problem of packing behind as they are entitled to an extra piece of baggage when travelling back to Entebbe from Dubai on Emirates, leaving even more room for shopping.

Emirates has safely and gradually restarted operations across its network. Since it safely resumed tourism activity in July, Dubai remains one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, especially during the winter season. The city is open for international business and leisure visitors. From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai offers a variety of world-class experiences. It was one of the world’s first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai’s comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety.

Flexibility and assurance

Emirates’ booking policies offer customers flexibility and confidence to plan their travel. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket for travel on or before 30 September 2021, can enjoy generous rebooking terms and options, if they have to change their travel plans. Customers have options to change their travel dates or extend their ticket validity for 2 years.

Travel with confidence

All Emirates customers can travel with confidence and peace of mind with the airline industry’s first, multi-risk travel insurance and COVID-19 cover. This cover is offered by Emirates on all tickets purchased on or from 1 December 2020, at no cost to customers. In addition to COVID-19 medical cover, the airline also provides provisions for personal accidents during travel, winter sports cover, loss of personal belongings, and trip disruptions due to unexpected air space closure, travel recommendations or advisories, similar to other multi-risk travel insurance products. Some limitations and exclusions apply.

Health and safety

Customers can look forward to a safe and stress-free travel experience as Emirates has prioritised customer health and safety with comprehensive set of measures every step of the customer journey. For more information on these measures and the services available on each flight, visit:

Customers can look forward to a safe and stress-free travel experience as Emirates has prioritised customer health and safety with comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey. Rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer, it has the highest ‘Safe Travel Score’ among 230+ airlines evaluated worldwide. The score is based on an independent audit of 26 health and safety parameters evaluating safety protocols, traveller convenience and service excellence announced by airlines. For

Customers are encouraged to check the latest government travel restrictions in their country of origin and ensure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination.

My Emirates Pass

The exclusive offer that turns the Emirates boarding pass into a membership card is also back and has been extended this year giving customers even more chances to explore UAE for less. Emirates’ customers flying to and through Dubai from now to 30 September 2021 can take advantage of the exclusive offers by simply presenting their Emirates boarding pass and a valid form of identification at any of the participating outlets. The offer includes discounts in over 300 restaurants across the country and in over 35 spas in world-class hotels. It also unlocks offers at many tourist attractions including Atlantis Aquaventure and At the Top Burj Khalifa.

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Police investigating how an accused entered Court premises armed

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Our Reporter
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ASP Luke Owoyesigyire - Deputy PRO KMP

The Territorial Police at Jinja Road have started investigating circumstances under which an accused person Luzinda Cylus Sale, on a case which is under hearing in the anti-corruption court in Kololo, Kampala managed to access court premises while armed, which is against security protocols in all courts.

According to one of the witnesses who was in court for the hearing on a matter in which Luzinda was the accused, the suspect managed to gain access to the witnesses in the matter he is accused of receiving stolen property and started threatening of causing harm to them. However, the witness rushed out of court and informed the police, which came in and disarmed him.

“The recovered gun is a star pistol and contained 13 rounds of ammunitions. The gun has been exhibited. The task team at Jinja Road Police Station will further establish whether the the suspect had an operation license for the firearm or not,” Kampala Metropolitan Deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said.

“The gun will also be forwarded for further forensic analysis to also establish whether it was electronically registered during the ongoing exercise of electronic registration of firearms and whether it has ever been used in any crime.”

The police have also taken action against the court orderlies, who were supposed to ensure that every person is effectively searched from head to toe, for failure to carry out their duties.

The court also decided to cancel the bail of Luzinda and is to be forwarded to Kitalya Prisons.

Luke Owoyesigyire said they have also opened another offence against him of threatening violence and attempted murder.

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Chad disqualified from Afcon qualifiers

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Our Reporter
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Afcon trophy

CAF has disqualified Chad from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to political involvement in their football federation.

Chad were playing in Group A alongside Mali, Guinea and Namibia. After four match days, Mali tops the group on 10 points, followed by Guinea (8 points) and Namibia (3 points). Chad were trailing the group on one point.

They will no longer play their upcoming matches against Namibia and Mali. Instead, 3-0 victories will automatically be given to those opponents.

“In line with Article 61 read together with Article 64 of the CAF Regulations, Chad is considered a loser of both matches against Namibia and Mali,” the Caf statement read.

The decision comes after Chad’s Football Federation was suspended by the country’s Ministry of Youth and Sports.

“Following the suspension of the Chadian Football Federation by the Chadian Ministry of Youth and Sports, Caf has decided to disqualify the national team of Chad from the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations 2021,” a Caf statement said.

Mali, now already qualified, leads Group A with 13 points from five matches, with Guinea second on eight points from four games.

Guinea host Mali on Wednesday and will qualify for the finals with a win, but any other result will see them travel to Namibia for a qualification decider on Sunday.

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Webinar to Discuss the Implementation of International Law for Peace “Marching on Toward Sustainable Peace in a Pandemic Era”.

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Guest Writer
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On March 14, HWPL’s 5th Annual Commemoration of the DPCW was held as a live webinar, joined by over 1,200 people in 132 countries from all sectors of the society including government, international organizations, heads of women and youth groups, religious leaders, press, and members of civic society.

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), organized this year’s commemorative event, “Marching on Toward Sustainable Peace in a Pandemic Era”, as a platform to share direction for the future and case studies of different sectors cooperating across the world as peace messengers, responding to the pandemic and bringing peace in this new socially distanced world.

 

The host organization, HWPL, is a peace NGO in Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC and associated with UN DGC. For the purpose of ceasing all wars and creating a peaceful world as a legacy for future generations, HWPL has been carrying out 3 main peace initiatives – international law for peace, interfaith dialogue meeting, and peace education.

The Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) includes principles of peacebuilding such as the prohibition of the use of force, development of friendly relations, and peaceful dispute settlement. It emphasizes international cooperation based on interfaith dialogue and civic participation to create a culture of peace. Since its proclamation on March 14th, 2016, the DPCW-based peacebuilding model went on to receive government recognition and support for inter-religious dialogue, peace education, youth and women’s peace activities.

 

As a member of the International Law Peace Committee (ILPC) who drafted the DPCW, Professor Ciaran Burke explained the background of how the DPCW was founded on “the conviction that judicial and other dispute resolution measure can replace the role of war with the rule of law.”

 

He also stressed the kernel of the DPCW by borrowing words from Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, is that “the envisioned effect of the DPCW is cumulative to scale up the moral and political responsibility of world leaders by crystallizing the legal obligations of their government thereby bridging the gap between law and politics.”

 

Efforts to institutionalize peace based on the DPCW are underway. Countries in Southeast Asia and Central America have begun to rebuild their national legal infrastructure based on the DPCW, and the local governments are officially declaring their support for the DPCW in order to implement peace principles. In South Asia, the DPCW was introduced into the university curriculum as an academic research course on the role of law for a peaceful society.

 

According to UNESCO, over 190 countries closed down educational facilities, and over 1.6 billion students lost their opportunity for sustainable education. As a part of the online campaign, “Teaching goes on”, HWPL’s peace education is now taught at 214 locations in 34 countries, providing online peace education for over 5,000 students 224 times in 15 countries.

 

Stressing the importance of strengthening partnership for sustainable education, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Mali to UNESCO, S.E Monsieur Oumar KEITA, said, “We must unite in a spirit of cooperation to ensure peace at the national and international levels. We must consider the need for a comprehensive legal approach that will lead citizens in their everyday lives, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion. The preamble to DPCW with 10 articles and 38 clauses speaks of that very well.”

 

Regarding the importance of religion in spreading hope and peace during the pandemic crisis, Allama Syed Abdullah Tariq, President of the World Organisation of Religion & Knowledge, said, “Whenever humanity faces a difficult time era, there has been a religion which gives them hope and courage to overcome crises. Religion has its power to narrow down differences among us and unite us to be strong enough to break through obstacles. Such efforts will fertilize the culture of peace when the current generation is in desperate need for hope.”

 

Since it began in 2014, HWPL’s interfaith dialogue meeting also known as the WARP Office meeting is now expanded to 129 countries, seeing an increase in online meetings because of the pandemic. The religious communities in the WARP Office meeting also have held several pan-religious prayer meetings, meditation, and peace camps to reach out to people of the world who are facing hardship due to the pandemic.

 

International Peace Youth Group (IPYG), an affiliate of HWPL, is building a peace network of youth around the world with the Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop (YEPW), which was inspired by the DPCW’s peace realization process, to achieve youth empowerment proposed in the UN SDGs and Youth 2030.

 

Mr. Reuben Sapetulu, Deputy Secretary Agent for the United Nations Youth Association of Zambia (YUNA Zambia), said, “I participated in the delivery of 3,000 peace letters to the minister of justice in Zambia for the DPCW proposal. My commitments are simply because I agree that the DPCW is an effective way to bring a cessation of war and world peace. The YEPW was also inspired by the DPCW’s peace realization process. Spreading peace culture based on the DPCW is certainly the way to achieve peace. World leaders, please pay attention and support what the DPCW is stating about the peace realization process.”

Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL urged cooperation and unity for achieving peace by saying “No property or anything can become a legacy in the future. We must create a world of freedom, peace, and love without war, and make it an eternal legacy for our descendants. This is what we need to do in this era. Although the process of submitting the DPCW to the UN was paused for a while due to the corona pandemic, as much as this desire to achieve peace, there is no change.”

 

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Parliament marks 100 years of existence

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Our Reporter
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Parliament of Uganda

Parliament today, 23 March 2021 commemorates100 years of its existence as the legislative arm of the government.

Speaker Rebecca Kadaga says that the evolution of the Legislature has witnessed tremendous growth in mandate, size and impact.

“The Legislative Council (LEGCO) at inception had seven unelected Members; three were ex-officios, three were nominated and an Indian who was not at the sitting then.  All members were Europeans and it was chaired by the then Governor, Sir Robert Croyndon. The Africans who included the Kabaka and his Lukiiko were just in attendance and not part of the LEGCO,” she said.

Kadaga who was addressing the media on the milestone on Monday, 22 March 2021 added that, Africans were not represented but progressively Ugandans have been able to take charge of their affairs.

“Currently, the 10th Parliament has 459 Members as compared to the seven Members of the LEGCO in 1921. We now have a widened mandate whose roles include representation, legislation, oversight and appropriation, she said adding that, ‘Parliament has become more independent and is composed of various interest groups and is now fully in the hands of Ugandans’.

Kadaga said that Parliament shelved plans to have a weeklong celebration of the 100 years due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We would have loved to have a centenary celebration.  However, because of the situation in the country we cannot gather many people,” she added.

The Speaker said that the House will consider a commemorative motion on the centennial milestone and hold a photo exhibition depicting the legislature over the years.

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Police officer, thugs arrested in panga wielding crime

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Our Reporter
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Handcuffs

The Uganda Police Crime Intelligence Directorate-CID has arrested a police officer and other thugs for allegedly taking part in panga wielding crime.

According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, on the February 17, 2021, an attempted robbery case was reported to a police station in Lower Nsooba in Mulago Parish, Kampala City.

The complainant said a group of six thugs armed with machetes climbed over the fence of Godfrey Saka and gained access into the house.

The thugs cut and injured two of the occupants; Kevin Uwera, the wife to Mr Saka and Batre Benard, the wife to the security guard. It is alleged that the thugs’ intention was to rob money. The Directorate of Crime Intelligence embarked on an investigation.

It was established that the scheme to rob Mr Saka was orchestrated by Police Constable Joshua Mugoya, attached to Kasangati Police Station. Constable Mugoya got a tip from Moses Ruhindi, who is a friend to another suspect identified as Muzeyi. Muzeeyi is a friend to Mr Saka the victim .

Muzeeyi sold a robbery idea of Mr Saka, whom he suspected to be hiding billions of shillings in the house, to his friend Ruhindi. Ruhindi would later share it with Constable Mugoya.

Investigations have shown that Constable Mugoya would later get in touch with Ali Galiwango aka Kapafu, Patrick Jjuuko and others criminals. Ruhindi, Mugoya and Muzeeyi later met at a bar in Kasangati to plan the robbery and later carried out the attack.

Upon getting the details how the robbery was hatched, Crime Intelligence arrested the suspects except Hakim Wasswa, who is still on the run. All the suspects in custody including the police officer have admitted to participating in the crime.

“Searches have been conducted at the homes of the suspects where machetes, a toy pistol and other tools suspected to have been used in the robberies were recovered,” Luke Owoyesigyire said.

Police are processing their criminal files with a view of charging them in court. Their file has been forwarded to the office of the DPP for perusal and probably sanctioning it.

It should be noted that the police is investigating a couple of other crimes that have in the past happened in areas of Kasangati and Kawempe where homes have been attacked in the similar manner.

“The police will not tolerate any criminal acts among its officers and if the evidence is sufficient enough on any officer, we won’t hesitate to charge in courts of law and also dismiss the officers if found guilty.”

Owoyesigyire said investigations and the hunt for one more suspect Wasswa are still ongoing and called upon the public to remain vigilant and report to police any criminal activities in their area.

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DCJ Richard Buteera tips Judicial officers on Climate Justice

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Our Reporter
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A group photo after the Annual Training on Climate Justice at Mestil Hotel

The Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, has encouraged Judicial Officers to exploit all avenues available to widen their knowledge about climate justice for efficiency and effective handling of related cases.

He made these remarks while delivering a keynote speech at the Third Annual Training on Climate Justice held at Mestil hotel.

The two-day event was organized by the Judicial Training Institute in partnership with Greenwatch under the theme: Understanding climate change and exploring the role of the Judiciary in implementing climate Justice.

Addressing a cross-section of Judicial Officers, the DCJ noted that climate change is one of the greatest challenges affecting the world today.

He emphasized the need for continuous judicial instruction. “Continuous judicial training and education is an important tool in ensuring good governance and strengthening the rule of law. With better understanding and knowledge of the concepts of climate change and climate justice, enforcement of climate laws, policies, rules and regulations will be made easier for the courts.”

Justice Buteera commended Greenwatch for taking the lead in seeking judicial redress in climate-related disputes as well for playing their role in several cases.

The Director/Legal counsel of Greenwatch, Ms Samantha Atukunda K. Mwesigwa, explained that the training’s major objective was to ensure that Environmental Law principles are incorporated in government policies and legislation. Adding that their goal was to train all justice actors in Environmental Law.

Justice Damalie N. Lwanga, the ED JTI, emphasized that great effort must be made to prevent or mitigate climate change’s adverse impact on Ugandans’ livelihood.

“I hope that this training will promote awareness of International Law policies and climate change initiatives among Judicial Officers and also enable courts to positively adjudicate climate justice matters and provide tools for continuous learning and reference even after this workshop,” she said.

Justice Lwanga commended Environmental Law Alliance (ELAW) and True Cost Initiative to fund the training and Greenwatch and the JTI staff for organising the same.

A presentation was made on the evolution of Climate legislation, Climate litigation as a tool to promote Climate Justice: distinguishing climate litigation in the global North and the global south,

Other topics to be discussed include; the relevance of climate litigation in holding governments accountable for the effects of climate change, a Kenyan perspective, strengthening collaborative efforts of the key stakeholders in advancing climate Justice in Uganda and impacts of extreme weather conditions on communities and resultant legal consequences.

The key facilitators are Court of Appeal’s Justice Kenneth Kakuru, Dr Patrick Byakagaba, Dr Peter Mutesasira, Ms Emily Kinama and Mr Gawaya Tegule. The others are Mr Bob Natifu, Ms Sarah Naigaga, Mr Moses Muhumuza and Ms Susan Nadundu.

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Muhammad Segirinya arrested

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Our Reporter
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Segirinya arrested

Police have arrested Kawempe North MP-elect Muhammad Segirinya and others for leading an unlawful peaceful protest demanding for the release of National Unity Platform-NUP members.

Ssegirinya and others arrived at Mini price in Kampala, holding plycards bearing messages demanding the release of the detained party supporters.

Police led by the OC Mini Price ASP, Flavia Musiimenta, intercepted them and arrested them. They are currently held at the Central Police station.

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Republic of Congo opposition candidate Kolelas dies of #Covid-19

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Agencies
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Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas

The leading opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville has died hours after polls closed after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19.

Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas died in a medical plane as he was being evacuated to France, his campaign director said.

Hours earlier the 61-year-old had appeared in a video shared on social media, where he removed his oxygen mask and told his supporters that he was “fighting death”.

He urged them to vote in Sunday’s poll.

The electoral law doesn’t annul the election if one of the candidates dies.

Mr Kolelas, who was diabetic, was one of six candidates running against President Sassou Nguesso, 77, who has been in power since 1979, except for a five-year period after losing elections in 1992.

Congo-Brazzavile has officially recorded more than 9,000 cases of Covid and 130 deaths.

Mr Kolelas had missed his final campaign event on Friday after saying a day earlier that he feared he had malaria, the Associated Press news agency reports.

He was admitted to a private hospital in the capital, Brazzaville, and it was later confirmed that he had Covid-19.

Speaking in French from his hospital bed, Mr Kolelas said: “My dear compatriots, I am in trouble. I am fighting death. However, I ask you to stand up and vote for change. I would not have fought for nothing.”

The head of the government’s Covid-19 response team, Elira Dokekias, said that Mr Kolelas’ condition had been serious on Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

After casting his ballot in the capital, Mr Sassou Nguesso wished Mr Kolelas a swift recovery.

A large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the president, with many people not wearing masks and failing to adhere to social distancing rules.

Mr Sasou Nguessou beat Mr Kolelas in the last election in 2016, obtaining 60% of the vote compared with his rival’s 15%.

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Aucho Khalid apologizes following suspension from Cranes camp for misconduct

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Our Reporter
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Aucho Khalid

Uganda Cranes defensive midfielder Khalid Aucho was dismissed from the Camp for failure to adhere to the National team Code of Conduct set by FUFA.

The Cranes are preparing for two crucial 2022 AFCON Qualifiers against Burkina Faso on Wednesday 24 March in at St. Mary’s stadium in Kitende and away to Malawi on Monday 29 March.

It is said that on arrival, Aucho refused to board the official means of transport organised to pick him from Entebbe International Airport to the team camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel-Kisasi.

The player’s club Misr El Makkasa and Egypt Football Association were duly informed about the decision and a return air ticket was issued to him for his travel back to Egypt.

However Aucho has issued a statement of apology over the incident saying; “Am remorseful and I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension from the national team camp for the forthcoming AFCON qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Malawi.”

“I regret my actions and am ready to put this chapter behind me as it’s a dream to represent my country. To FUFA, fellow players, fans, family and friends; I can only say I’m sorry.”

“I also accept the fact that many of you will not believe my aplogy or anything that I say at this point but this is my only official statement and it’s from the bottom of my heart. I wish the Uganda cranes success in the two encounters and I hope for the best. See you soon.”

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