Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Bank
19.4 C
Kampala
Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Bank
Home Blog Page 942

Museveni commissions Mbale-Lwakhakha border road

By
Francisco Adongo
-
President Museveni at the commissioning of Mbale-Lwakhakha road.
President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni has commissioned Bumbobi-Lwakhakha road  constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation.
The 46 kilometers stretch that starts at Bumbobi trading centre just on the outskirts of Mbale City on the Tororo highway runs through Nabumali trading centre to Manafwa Town Council passing through Bugobero to Lwakhakha border with kenya.
Museveni while at the launch, asked the communities that live and use the road to use it to empower themselves.
“Cruising on the Mbale—Bumbobi—Lwakhakha road shortly after commissioning it. The road proceeds through Bubulo-Busumbu up to Lwakhakha linking to Kenya and passing through 12 Trading Centers. People should use this road to transform their lives”.
The road was constructed with funds from both government of Uganda and  funding from African development Bank. Government requested for funding in order to upgrade the road from gravel surface to class two bitumen surface.

The contract was awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) at Shs 153.105 billion (US$42 million) in September 2017. The engineering consultant was SGI Joint Venture. The road was expected to be complete by August  last year.

Meanwhile in the same spirit, Museveni has opened  Busia main market constructed by government with a loan from World Bank.

Stories Continues after ad

Kivejinja is still alive – Mulago

By
Ronard Shabomwe
-
Dr. Baterana Byarugaba addressing Media at Mulago National Referal Hospital. Photo by Ronard Shabomwe.

Mulago Hospital Executive Director Dr. Byarugaba Baterana has denounced the false information that has been circulating that 2nd Deputy Prime Minister Ali Kirunda Kivejinja succumbed to #Covid-19.

According to Dr. Baterana, such information is barbaric, outdated and archaic and is being spread by people with selfish interests therefore, Ugandans should disregard this information.

Kivejinja was admitted last week and rumour has been circulating on social media platforms that he died of #Covid-19. However, Dr Baterana refuted this pronouncement saying that the situation is not worrying and that he is improving.

Dr Baterana said he first checked on Kivejinja before addressing journalists and they hoped to discharge him in a few days.

When asked to explain what exactly the 2nd PM is suffering from, he said, he is not allowed to disclose information about their patients because it is part of their professional ethics to keep secrets concerning patients.

Earlier alone, National Resistance Movement-NRM also refuted the information saying that Ugandans should ignore those rumors and that it is being circulated by bad hearted people.

NRM confirmed that it is true that Kivejinja is admitted in Mulago referral hospital but in a manageable state.

Dr Baterana furthermore appealed to all Ugandans to take personal responsibilities to adhere to #Covid-19 Standard operating procedures-SOPs. He said if people continue flouting SOPs, Uganda is likely to register more death and patients.

Stories Continues after ad

World AIDS Day 2020 message from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima

By
Isaiah Mwebaze
-
UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima

World AIDS Day 2020 will be like no other.

COVID-19 is threatening the progress that the world has made in health and development over the past 20 years, including the gains we have made against HIV.

Like all epidemics, it is widening the inequalities that already existed.

Gender inequality, racial inequality, social and economic inequalities. We are becoming a more unequal world. I am proud that over the past year the HIV movement has mobilized to defend our progress, to protect people living with HIV and other vulnerable groups and to push the coronavirus back.

Whether campaigning for multimonth dispensing of HIV treatment, organizing home deliveries of medicines or providing financial assistance, food and shelter to at-risk groups, HIV activists and affected communities have again shown they are the mainstay of the HIV response. I salute you!

It is the strength within communities, inspired by a shared responsibility to each other, which has contributed in great part to our victories over HIV. Today, we need that strength more than ever to beat the colliding epidemics of HIV and COVID-19.

Friends, in responding to COVID-19, the world cannot make the same mistakes it made in the fight against HIV, when millions in developing countries died waiting for treatment.Even today, more than 12 million people are still waiting to get on HIV treatment and 1.7 million people became infected with HIV in 2019 because they could not access essential services.

That is why UNAIDS has been a leading advocate for a People’s Vaccine against the coronavirus.

Global problems need global solidarity.

As the first COVID-19 vaccine candidates have proven effective and safe, there is hope that more will follow, but there are serious threats to ensuring equitable access. We are calling on companies to openly share their technology and know-how and to wave their intellectual property rights so that the world can produce the successful vaccines at the huge scale and speed required to protect everyone and so that we can get the global economy back on track.

Our goal of ending the AIDS epidemic was already off track before COVID-19. We must put people first to get the AIDS response back on track. We must end the social injustices that put people at risk of contracting HIV. And we must fight for the right to health. There is no excuse for governments to not invest fully for universal access to health. Barriers such as up-front user fees that lock people out of health must come down.

Women and girls must have their human rights fully respected, and the criminalization and marginalization of gay men, transgender people, sex workers and people who use drugs must stop.

As we approach the end of 2020, the world is in a dangerous place and the months ahead will not be easy.

Only global solidarity and shared responsibility will help us beat the coronavirus, end the AIDS epidemic and guarantee the right to health for all.

Stories Continues after ad

Ruparelia Foundation, Sanyu FM donate 120 mattresses and sanitary pads to UCARE orphanage

By
Our Reporter
-
Ruparelia Foundation, Sanyu FM donate 120 mattresses and sanitary pads to UCARE orphanage

Ruparelia Foundation and Sanyu FM have donated mattresses and 300 reusable sanitary pads to 120 children living with HIV/AIDS at UCARE international charity home in Luzira.

The donations are in line with the marking of the international world Aids day commemorated every 1st of December.

General Manager of Sanyu FM Chris Ireland, and programs manager Roger Mugisha

The day has been marked under the theme is, “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”, which will focus on creating global solidarity among people who live with HIV and also seek to destigmatize the health issue.

The team was led by General Manager of Sanyu FM Chris Ireland, programs manager Roger Mugisha and other employees. Most of the children became orphans after HIV/AIDs claimed their parent’s lives.

mattresses

UCARE taps and rejuvenates the natural talents of children and in addition to generate finances to sustain the Home welfare.

Stories Continues after ad

Bobi Wine’s security guard, producer Dan Magic in critical condition as police fire live bullets to disperse supporters

By
Geoffery Serugo
-
Dan Magic in critical condition

The security guard accorded to the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert and music producer Dan Magic have been injured in a scuffle as they tried to protect their boss in Kayunga district.

The guard only identified as Kati is currently in critical condition after being hit as his counterparts’ dispersed Bobi Wine’s supporters.

Bobi Wine was supposed to converse for support in Kayunga district ahead of the 2021 elections. During the chaos, Bobi’s music producer and friend Dan magic was hurt and left with a deep cut.

The police fired teargas at Bobi’s supports moments he accessed the district. The tear-gassing according to police peddled at curbing the spread of Covid-19 since the candidate and his supporters failed to observe SOPs.

Since the flag off of presidential campaigns, over 45 people have lost their lives as Bobi Wine combs for support. During the nation’s address, president Museveni said government will soon compensate and console all families of the non-rioters who lost their loved ones.

Bobi Wine and the team are currently in Nazigo as they seek medical assistance for the injured NUP members.

Stories Continues after ad

Ugandan amputees to get artificial limbs from India

By
Our Reporter
-
Ugandan amputees to get artificial limbs from India

In a bid to extend its humanitarian work, the government of India through the Indian Women Association (IWA) in Uganda has launched a camp to provide artificial limbs to amputees in Uganda.

The Chairperson of IWA, Suman Venkatesh said that the artifical limb fitment camp will target over 550 people in the next two months.

She said this while speaking at the launch of the event officiated by the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga on Sunday,29 November 2020 at Mulago Hospital, Kampala.

Venkatesh added that the limbs were supplied by an Indian firm called BMWVSS Jaipur limbs working with the Indian Government at an estimated cost of Ushs2-3 million per limb.

“This initiative is part of the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi. He held a conviction for charity and humanitarian causes and therefore, this project speaks to his beliefs,” she added.

Dr. Robert Orwotho, the head of the Orthopedic Department said that he was very appreciative to the government of India for coming to aid of the amputees.

He said that Mulago has a training wing for medical students from Makerere University and there are technicians who are willing to learn from those visiting from India on how to effectively and efficiently administer prosthesis.

“We would like to see these technicians share the knowledge with our staff so that we can keep doing it with the same speed and quality,” Dr. Orwoth added.

Orwotho appealed to the government to have the Orthopedic Department rehabilitated so that it can thoroughly do its work.

The High Commissioner of India to Uganda, HE Ajay Kumar said that the Government of India has organised 12 such camps in various developing countries especially in Africa since 2017.

“Losing a limb is a predicament only one would not wish to have so I am proud to associate myself with this project that is making the lives of amputees normal again,” Kumar said.

Speaker Kadaga commended IWA for the continuous engagement in charitable causes around the country and also expressed her gratitude to the Government of India for fostering the relationship between Uganda and India through such deeds of good gesture.

“When I got wind of this opportunity, I encouraged the people in my constituency to take up the offer and I am glad to see that there are people who have already benefited being able to walk,” she said.

She however took note of the deplorable state in which the Orthopedics department at Mulago was and promised to send the Committee of Health of Parliament to investigate and act on the state of infrastructure and equipment at the department.

Some of the beneficiaries included Shafiq Ssewuma, an amputee footballer who expressed his gratitude to the Indian Government and community in Uganda for being able to walk and play football again.

Benedict Bogere from Kamuli district thanked the Speaker for informing him of the opportunity and the Indian Community for giving them hope to walk again.

“It was difficult being unable to walk because it made it hard for us to engage in any activity of financial gain; there are so many things we can do now that we can walk,” he added.

Stories Continues after ad

Uganda to face Tanzania in CECAFA U-20 final

By
Our Reporter
-
Uganda Hippos

The Uganda U-20 national football team known as the Hippos, will lock horns with hosts Tanzania in the final of the CECAFA Championship, which acted as the qualification tournament for the 2021 Africa U-20 Nations Cup.

The Hippos edged Kenya with a convincing 3-1 win in the first U-20 CECAFA semi-final clash at the Black Rhino Academy sports stadium in Karatu, Tanzania.

Striker Ivan Bogere scored a brace, including a kick from the penalty mark to compliment defender Kenneth Semakula’s opener for Morley Byekwaso’s youngsters.

The Ngorongoro Heroes of Tanzania grabbed the final 2021 African Cup of Nations U20 slot for the East Africa zone after beating South Sudan 1-0 in the second semi-final on Monday evening.

Tanzania are the defending champions of the U20 CECAFA championship having won the 2019 edition in Uganda.

It is the first time Uganda have qualified for the U20 Afcon competition. The 2021 edition will be hosted in Mauritania.

The CECAFA final will be held on Wednesday, 2nd December.

Stories Continues after ad

Dfcu Bank to hold dialogue on sustainable management of NGOs in a #Covid-19 era

By
Geoffery Serugo
-
Julius Kateera, Head Financial Markets at dfcu Bank

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted billions of lives around the world. Governments, individuals, businesses, and civil society organizations are battling to save lives, support families, and keep businesses, and organisations afloat.

During these unprecedented times, the role of NGOs has become paramount in combating the coronavirus and its impact on society’s most vulnerable populations, especially in countries and regions where it is hard to access government services.

The pandemic has impacted all aspects of their work – from running programs, planning finances, coordinating staff on how they collaborate with partners and stakeholders situated across the world. But these challenges may also be paving the way for new opportunities and innovative ways of working in the sector – a chance to renew how NGOs tackle global problems together as a community.

It is in this regard that dfcu Bank in partnership with Deloitte, will host a customer engagement dialogue on Thursday 3rd December 2020 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm under the theme ‘Sustainable management of NGOs in times of COVID-19’ to share valuable input and insights in the sector.

Commenting on the upcoming dialogue, dfcu Bank’s Segment Head, Public Sector Carolyn Andama, said;  “Our objective of this discussion is to share with various stakeholders in the NGO sector insights on opportunities for reinvention given the shrinking funding and operational challenges they’re facing and enhance our relationship with the public sector players as we focus on enabling business sustainability for them. The scope of discussion will include funding opportunities, operational challenges, an overview of interest rates and exchange rates, financial reporting and tax considerations.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t look like it will be going away any time soon, so it is likely that NGOs will have to deal with multiple socio-economic challenges. The organisations that best adapt to the “new normal” & can demonstrate the “impact” inspite of the challenges are more likely to thrive. We hope that the insights shared during the dialogue will help our customers in the NGO sector re-examine their operations and reposition themselves for sustainability,” Andama added.

The virtual dialogue will be moderated by Dr. Peter Kimbowa (PK), a well-known speaker and certified executive coach and the speakers will include Joyce Namirimo Tamale, a Social Entrepreneur & CEO, Capital Solutions Ltd. Joyce Tamale is a strategic Leader, financial analyst and NGO Sustainability expert, committed to changing lives of people through social enterprises that touch lives within Africa and Globally. Joyce is currently the Co -founder and CEO of Capital Solutions Ltd a Social enterprise aimed at enabling Social entrepreneurs in Africa to thrive.

The other speakers include Julius Kateera, Head Financial Markets at dfcu Bank, Martin Makumbi, Senior Manager Tax at Deloitte Uganda and Benjamin Mugema a Senior Consultant Strategy & Operations at Deloitte Uganda.

Stories Continues after ad

More than 600 youth enroll for Elevate Mentorship Program

By
Geoffery Serugo
-
Benjamin Rukwengye, Founder and Chief Executive of Boundless Minds joins Melkamu Abebe, Head of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda to launch the Elevate! youth mentorship program

More than 600 youth are currently benefiting from the mentorship program which was launched by Boundless Minds in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda (CCBA) in October this year.

Dubbed ‘Elevate’ the program seeks to empower youth with work ready skills to support their school-to-work transition. There is no doubt COVID-19 disrupted the lives of young people in various ways. This program provides youth with a meaningful way to spend their time.

“The progress and impact we have made with Elevate! keeps surprising me. Before this year started, it didn’t seem possible that we’d be able to train and impact the career and work fortunes of hundreds of young people, in one go. To be able to do that now, with numbers exceeding 600 mentees, for me is the epitome of what we seek to achieve,” commented Benjamin Rukwengye, Founder and Chief Executive of Boundless Minds.

“Of course, I know that we can, should and will definitely do more but I am excited that we are introducing this many young people to skills and knowledge that will prepare them for life, work and entrepreneurship,” he further added.

Elevate! is designed to be low-cost and low maintenance so that the youth can engage in it fully online. As part of the program, Boundless Minds is lead in administering the training, assessments and tracking engagement and participation. The talk topics involve staff of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, professionals and Alumni of Boundless Minds.

Participants are enrolled on a rolling basis, primarily using The Mentor to access content in form of best practices, graphics and text. This is supplemented with WhatsApp groups for on-spot learning through mentorship sessions, thematic articles and videos. The mentorship period will run till December 10th, 2020.

“Well, I joined it after two weeks of it starting, to be honest I didn’t know what I would gain. But so far! I’ve learnt a lot, I’ve learned how to write my CV, what I need to fill my CV, my presentation skills have become better. I’ve been experimenting with apps like PowerPoint, WordPress, all that. Basically, for me, it has helped to get out of my shell. So many youths feel shadowed by Peers knowing “more” than them, yet all it needs is to find the right mentors and inspiration. I believe Elevate does that,” said Kukundakwe Precious Liz, Elevate Program Mentee.

Among the Corporate Social Investments priorities for Coca-Cola is investing and supporting youth and women in communities they operate in. This program aligns with the overall objective of the company to empower communities in which they operate in thereby creating a shared future for all.

“Our Vision; Refresh the world and make a difference is our north star. At Coca-Cola, we are always committed to support the communities and the youth are a big portion of the communities that we have in Uganda. We have energized youth in Uganda that we must empower to harness their full potential.”

“As part of our initiatives, we have different programs in Coca-Cola. One of them is a program called the “ Graduate Trainee Program where we bring a lot of young energetic people from different universities across Uganda and we give them all the mentorship they need to give for them to achieve what they want to achieve in life. I can attest to the power of mentorship in my own professional growth having gone through the same program. School is important but I believe there are far more important things that we can learn from different leaders across the organization and industry,” Melkamu Abebe, General Manager, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda.

The first cohort under the program runs till December 20th and with the second cohort expected to start enrollment next year. Dates and timelines will be communicated once confirmed.

Stories Continues after ad

Police suspends selling fuel in jerrycans at pumps to curtail petrol bombs

By
Ronard Shabomwe
-
Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga

The Uganda police Force-UPF have suspended selling and buying of fuel in jerrycans at all pumps until the end of elections to curtail acts of making petrol bombs in the anticipated riots.

This follows the protests that took place 2 weeks back after the arrest of National Unity Platform’s presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. The protest broke out on November 18-19th spreading to several towns across the country and leading to the death of over 50 people and hundreds nursing wounds.

According to the joint security task force inter-agency reports, more anticipated riots are more likely to happen during the ongoing campaigns and in post-elections periods fueled by some of the ringleaders who are still at large.

The commissioner of police Fred Enanga also the police spokesperson Enanga said that they have decided to suspend selling and buying fuel in Jerry cans at all fuel stations to foil the plotted unrest that intend at burning roads and government properties.

Enanga says that rioters were buying fuel in Jerry cans to make petrol bombs that were being used in hurrying at government and security personnel vehicles.

Police have also said that interagency units have started closely monitoring the movement, conductor and transportation of car tyres in some garages and changing service centers at petrol stations.

We had people who were burning the roads, destroying government properties and most of the suspects were getting these tyres from some garages, said Enanga. We want to closely monitor the transportation and the use of these tyres, added Enanga.

Among the incidents of the recent riots, was the attempted arsons on fuel stations which is still part of the alleged plans by rioter’s ringleaders who still want to cause havoc according to security interagency.

One of the pump stations that the rioters attempted to burn was KK petrol station along the Kampala- Mityana road and another fuel pump in Iganga town on the first of Kyagulanyi’s arrest in Luuka district.

In the aftermath of the protests, more than 1,000 people were arrested of whom 843 have been charged before courts of law, 699 have been remanded while 93 released on court bail. 113 suspects have received police bonds, 13 are held in police cells up to now and only 21 have been cleared and subsequently released.

Stories Continues after ad
1...941942943...2,427Page 942 of 2,427

© Eagle Online. All rights reserved.

About Us

Popular Category

Editor Picks