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Kabaka pays visit to Uhuru Kenyatta amidst sickness claims

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The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has paid a courtesy visit to the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi. His visit casts out doubt that he is critically ill.

“The two discussed subjects of mutual Interest with President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta among them the central role of culture in regional integration and peaceful communal co-existence.” State House Kenya tweeted

Kabaka was last seen during the celebrations to mark his 27th coronation ceremony at Mengo on July 31st. Reports indicate that he went to Kenya for routine medical checkups.

Last week there were claims that the king is critically ill and needs people’s prayers. This prompted the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga to come out and discard all claims saying that the reports are made by the enemies of the Kingdom. He urged whoever spreading all what he called fake news to stop.

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DPP Abodo rejects pleas to remove Kasekende, Bagyenda from Sekabira charge sheet

DPP, Justice Jane Frances Abodo.

 

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Justice Jane Abodo has rejected requests from top city lawyers to remove former Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende and the former Director for Commercial Banks Supervision Justine Bagyenda from a charge sheet.

The charge sheet already has Benedict Sekabira, BoU’s Director for Financial Markets Development Coordination (FMDC).

Lawyer Timothy Masembe and Robert Kirunda are reported to have met the DPP and pleaded that their clients Kasekende and Bagyenda be removed from the charge sheet, pleas that were rejected by the tough Lady Justice.

Instead, it is reported that she has directed Grace Akullo, the director of the Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department (CIID) to speed up investigations.

There have been queries over why the (CIID) has not initiated investigations on Sekabira, despite the DPP giving them a go ahead.

On July, 2020 , Akullo wrote to the BoU Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile informing him that Director Sekabira would be charged in court over illegally possessing land titles belonging to closed banks.

“This is to inform you that the Director public Prosecutions sanctioned the matter for the suspect to appear in Court and the purpose of this communication is to request you release Mr. Benedict Sekabira to report at CID headquarters on July 30, 2020, such that he can be produced in court for the charges of concealing title deeds under Sections 278 of the Penal Code,” reads Akullo’s letter to Mutebile.

The DPP further wrote to the CIID directing that a forensic audit be carried out on the homes of Sekabira, forever Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende and Justine Bagyenda, the former BoU director for commercial banks supervision.

The Auditor General should be asked to carry out a specific forensic audit to establish whether or not the continued charging of interest on loans when the banks are in liquidation is irregular since the banking business stops at the time of closure,” directed the DPP.

The above processes, explained the DPP, would help in establishing the current position of the titles.

However, despite the above orders, the CIID is yet to act and, to make matters more suspicious, it emerged this week that a senior police detective who has been handling the files was summarily dropped without reason.

 

 

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Uganda registers 98 new Covid-19 cases

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Uganda has registered 98 new cases of Covid-19, the highest number ever recorded in a day bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,848.

75 of the confirmed cases are from Kampala, 6 from Luwero, 3 from Jinja, 2 from Tororo and 4 from Adjumani, Buikwe, Kasese and Ntoroko.

Five are truck drivers who returned from Kenya and three are returnees from Kenya, DRC and South Sudan.

Eleven foreign truck drivers who tested positive at the border points of entry were not permitted into the country.

Earlier today, the Minister of Kampala Capital City (KCCA) Betty Among revealed that 58 shopping risk closure for failure to observe standard operating procedures (SOPs).

She expressed concern over a number of people not seeking medical help when showing COVID 19 symptoms. “This delayed access of medical help has led to some being confirmed to have the disease after death. This poses a risk to relatives who participate in the burials.” she said

KCCA noted that there is a high violation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) especially in public transport and places of work, including the recently opened arcades. Slums like Kisenyi, Nakulabye are believed to have a rise in the community-based cases.

 

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UPDF conducts first air force cadet course

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has started conducting Air Force Cadet Training in its Uganda Air Force College located at Nakasongola Military Cantonment. The Deputy Commander of UPDF Air Forces (D/CAF), Maj Gen Katsigazi Tumusiime, has presided over the course opening of the first intake of the Cadet Course.

Maj Gen Katsigazi who represented the Commander Air Forces, Lt Gen Charles Lutaaya, said the training was overdue because the Air Forces have their own history and uniqueness that require specialized training separate from the Land Forces’ training.

“In the past, UPDF Air Forces personnel used to undergo their Cadet course at Uganda Military Academy which is more of a Land Forces training. Conducting Air Force Cadets is indeed a milestone in UPDF professionalization drive,” he said. The D/CAF added that other UPDF Air Forces Cadets used to do their training out of Uganda. This, he said, was costly and therefore building capacity to run the same courses within the country would enable more personnel to be trained per unit cost.

 He cautioned the students to be disciplined, focused and live a healthy life in order to fully benefit from the training and later be useful to the UPDF institution.

Speaking at the same function the Commandant of the College, Brig Gen Emmanuel Kazahura, said the course has commenced with 74 Cadets, fourteen of whom are females. He added that the course will cover technical proficiencies as well as leadership among other course contents. “On completion of this course, the trainees will graduate as Pilots, Engineers, and professionals in other aviation fields,” said Brig Gen Kazahura.

Present at the function were the Air Forces Directors led by their Director of Personnel and Administration Brig Gen Rebecca Mpagi, Commander Motorized Infantry Brigade Brig Gen Charles Byanyima, and Commanders from Nakasongola Cantonment.

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Covid-19: Over 55 shopping arcades risk closure

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The Minister of Kampala Capital City (KCCA) Betty Among has revealed that 58 shopping risk closure for failure to observe standard operating procedures (SOPs) peddled at curbing the spread of covid-19.

Speaking at the Media Centre, the minister said arcades remain high-risk areas due to noncompliance to simple preventive measures.

The arcades include; Nabukeera Plaza, Jesco beauty center, Sun City arched, Tropical complex,  Namayiba plaza, Nasser Nkrumah plaza, New Tax Park mall, farmers mall, Total Business center among other arcades.

She said KCCA Public Health Directorate has issued notices to the non-compliant arcades to ensure full compliance to the SOPs within 7 days after which stern sanctions shall be imposed upon them.”

“Kampala is tasked by the National COVID 19 task force to manage the COVID situation in the city through our public health department of KCCA.” She said

The cumulative number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Uganda as of yesterday 20th August 2020 was 1,750. Of these, Kampala has 394 COVID-19 infections accounting for 22.5%. In just the last 11 days, Kampala has registered 175 cases out of which 116 (66.3%) are alerts, 46(26.3%) are contacts, 9 (5.1%) health workers and 4(2.3%) returnees.

She said most markets have stopped hand washing and some have disconnected washing facilities installed for free by KCCA to help compliance with hand washing. “Our team shall start market inspections and if you are found with water diverted to your premises, you will be arrested and charged as per the public health Act.” She said

She expressed concern over a number of people not seeking medical help when showing COVID 19 symptoms. This delayed access of medical help has led to some being confirmed to have the disease after death. This poses a risk to relatives who participate in the burials.

 

 

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Airtel and MoneyGram partner to enable customers receive money into mobile wallets

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MoneyGram International, a global leader in cross-border payments and money transfers has announced a new partnership with Airtel Africa PLC, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa.

The partnership enables Airtel Money’s 19 million customers to quickly and conveniently receive MoneyGram transfers directly into their mobile wallets from family and friends around the world.

Once Airtel Money customers receive the funds, they can be accessed immediately and used to pay utility bills, goods and services, transferred to other individuals, or converted to cash at any of Airtel Africa’s exclusive branches, kiosks and agents. The services will be enabled this year subject to local regulatory approvals.

“This partnership with Airtel will enable millions of consumers’ instant access to our global platform to receive money from over 200 countries & territories without having to even step outside,” said John Gely, Head of MoneyGram Africa. “We’re excited about how this customer-centric partnership with Airtel will expand our mobile wallet capabilities, build upon our strong momentum in Africa, and further accelerate our digital growth across the globe.”

MoneyGram is a leading remittance provider in Africa and this partnership is in line with the strategic imperatives of both companies as Airtel focuses on expanding the breadth of its offerings, launching international partnerships to connect millions of people to the global economy and driving money flows into the continent.

“We are delighted to work with MoneyGram to provide millions of customers with fast, secure and convenient options to receive and send money as well as access their funds from a vast distribution of exclusive kiosks, agents and branches at their convenience,” said Raghunath Mandava, CEO of Airtel Africa.

“This is a significant step forward in our ambition to transform lives through greater financial inclusion and empowerment across the continent. Maximizing access to global remittances is a key part of this – even more so given the disruption and economic hardship faced by many because of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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Gov’t launches Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign targeting 1.6 million people

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The Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Alliance on Vaccines (GAVI) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a Yellow Fever vaccination campaign in west Nile.

The campaign is targeting 1.6 million people in six districts following an outbreak of Yellow Fever in Buliisa and four districts in West Nile, which claimed four lives in the affected districts. The targeted high-risk districts include Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Obongi and Yumbe.

While launching the campaign, the Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng said that the Yellow fever outbreak in the West Nile region required the Ministry’s quick response despite currently being engaged by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response.

“We are dealing with a complex disease outbreak, but we remain cognizant of the fact that other essential health services like vaccination, maternal and child health services are required by our people”, said the Minister.

Indeed, Sr Endreo Aurelia, a nurse in charge of immunization at Moyo General Hospital says that they continue to receive clients who require routine immunization services. She, however, points out that the COVID-19 has created mistrust among a few members of the general public towards government services such as immunization. “People think that vaccines are the ones spreading the infection, but we continue to educate and inform them that vaccines are here to save their lives.”

Mr Oguti, agrees with Sr Endreo, saying that as an elder in the society, he has also always sensitized those he can, “I always tell them that these vaccines go through various tests before they are given to the public and as such, they should not be feared.”

Mr Oguti also adds that when the Ministry of Health introduced the measles-rubella vaccine in 2019, he ensured that all his legible children received the vaccine. “There is no better protection for my kids against diseases than vaccination”, he says.

In his remarks at the launch, the WHO Representative to Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam commended the leadership of the country for embracing vaccine programs. “I specifically want to appreciate His Excellency President of Uganda, for being the main champion of immunization in Uganda. In the time that I have been in this country, I have noted that he emphasises Immunization in all his speeches,” he said.

Dr Yonas informed the public that immunization remains the main strategic approach to prevent, contain and eliminate Yellow fever outbreaks, “high vaccination coverage helps sustain immunity and is key to eliminating the risk of disease outbreaks.

“I would like to thank GAVI for supporting immunization programs like the Yellow fever vaccination campaign and the completion of preventive mass vaccination campaigns in Uganda.”

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Museveni appoints Owiny Dollo as new Chief Justice

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President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Owiny Dollo as the Chief Justice replacing retired Justice Bart Katureebe.

The President also appointed Justice Richard Buteera of the Supreme Court as Deputy Chief Justice. Buteera formerly served as  Director of Public Prosecution.

New Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera.

Justice Dollo has been the Acting Chief Justice since June when  Chief Justice Katureebe retired after he turned 70 years, the mandatory age for justices of Supreme Court. Buteera replaces Dollo as Deputy Chief justice at Court of Appeal where he has served since 2017 when he replaced Justice Steven Kavuma.

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NRM-CEC ELECTIONS: Kadaga, Oulanyah and Mukula bounce back

Minister Byaromunsi and his opponent Amb. Kyaligonza whom he defeated.

The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah and Capt Mike Mukula have been elected as Second national Vice chairperson (Female) of the National Resistance Movement party and regional chairpersons for Northern Region and Eastern respectively.

Others winners are former Rubaga North Member of Parliament Singh Katongole for Kampala region, Minister Chris Baryomunsi who defeated Amb. Matatyo Kyaligonza in the Western region race.

Below are the results as released by NRM party electoral commission chairperson Dr.Tanga Odoi.

Rebecca Kadaga – 6,776 (winner)

Namuganza Persis – 3,943

Regional Vice Chairpersons .

Kampala:

Amooti Nyakana -2665

Singh katongole – 4503 (winner)

Uhuru Salim  – 2665

Central:

Kiganda Ssonko-  1000

Godfrey  Kiwanda- (4749)

Mayendo moses- _

Magalo John – 676

Kaliisa kalangwa -3701

Western:

Diini Emmanuel- 224

Matayo kyaligonza-2550

Kintu Florence- 1875

Chris Baryomonsi-5947(winer)

Kafuda Boaz -662

Tibugaya Apollo-259

Muhanji Wilberforce-1285

Eastern:

Sanjay Tanna- 4162

Mike Mukulu – 5818 (winner)

Akello Christine Harriet – 162

Northern:

Jacob oulanya – 7,473 (winner)

Sam Engola – 1,665

Dr. Odong – 277

Joken 995

Karamoja.

Aleper Simon peter-  8,143 (winner)

Jimmy Lokoru – 2,220

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“Shincheonji church looks more like an angel.” Sarang Jeil Church(Love first church) ‘The Cruelty regarding Corona 19’

“Shincheonji church looks more like an angel.” Sarang Jeil Church(Love first church) ‘The Cruelty regarding Corona 19’

“Political-religious fanatics destroy quarantine” “Pushing believers into danger, no different to Satan.”

Church officials and police confront each other in front of Sarang Jeil Church in Seoul on Tuesday afternoon.

Jin Joong-kwon, a former professor at Dongyang University, harshly criticized the Sarang Jeil Church, which is not cooperating with the prevention of coronavirus infections.
Former professor Jin Joong-kwon said on his Facebook page on Monday, “These (Sarang Jeil Church) are worse than Shincheonji. Compared to their recklessness, Shincheonji is more like an angel.

Former professor Jin Joong-kwon said, “Harmful effects of the conspiracy theory of the public health center; the claim that the believers of Sarang Jeil Church unconditionally judge positive on the test of Corona 19 appear in detail. The health precaution is based on science, but as they keep insisting on it as political oppression or religious oppression, political and religious fanatics destroy scientific defense.”

He continued, “It doesn’t matter if they’re caught in the Corona 19 or not, but the problem is that they even carry it to other people”, “It’s an anti-social group. The government and the ruling party would say “thank you” when they have a mass in Gwanghwamun (a square). Why would they stop that?”

Formal Pf. Jin Jung-Kwan referred in another article that the pastor (Jeon Gwang-hun) of the church has been allied with United Future Party and said “Christian anti-Communism is a deep-rooted malady of the conservative Protestant Church.

Furthermore, he said “The Satan is not in a particular place that the pastor put the health and life of his believers at such a risk for the honor of the church and himself,” he said. “We must thoroughly investigate and sternly punish those responsible.”

Meanwhile, the number of confirmed Corona 19 cases from Sarang Jeil Church is increasing, but there are a number of deliberate cases of obstruction of quarantine, such as some believers refusing to investigate or fleeing and striding through the streets even after hearing they are positive on Corona 19.

It is analyzed that the reason for this action among the believers are continuing is that the Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, who leads the Sarang Jeil Church, and others are raising conspiracy theories.

Jeon Kwang-hoon, a pastor of Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, is boarding an ambulance near his home in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on the 17th.

Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon claims that he contracted Corona19 because of ‘the Virus Terror’. In addition, congregation members claim that the government is oppressing them confirming on positive on Corona Virus since they are against the president Party.

As the Corona 19 spreads around some churches, including Sarang Jeil Church, Shincheonji is waging an all-out war to wipe out its negative image.

Shinchoenji also actively promoted the fact that it is cooperating with the quarantine, saying it is replacing worship services and gatherings via online.

Also Read;

In South Korea’s New Covid-19 Outbreak, Religion and Politics Collide

South Korea Covid-19: Latest church-linked outbreak is turning into a battle over religious freedom – CNN

A member of Jeon Kwang Hoon’s Love First Church escapes from the hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus | allkpop 

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