Palamenti etambula kasoobo nnyo mu kuyisa amateeka-Jacob Oulanyah

OMUMYUKA wa sipiika Jacob Oulanyah yemulugunyizza ku kasoobo akali  mu ngeri obukiiko bwa palamenti gye bukolamu emirimu gyabwo ky'agamba nti kye kiremesezza palamenti okukola obulungi naddala okuyisa...

BOU probe: Bagyenda aides arrested

The parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) today ordered for the arrest of two aides to Justine Bagyenda, the former executive director supervision in Bank of Uganda. 

Juliet Adikot, Bagyenda's personal body guard and her driver, Job Turyahabwe were arrested on the orders of Cosase chairperson Abdu Katuntu over allegedly sneaking out documents from BOU and then lying under oath before a parliamentary probe. The duo provided a statement to Cosase sub-committee that was contradicting the one provided by the BOU director of security Milton Opio about Bagyenda's movements.

It all started when they told the sub-committee chaired by Uganda People Defense Forces (UPDF) representative Brig Francis Takirwa that after ferrying bags from the central bank on Saturday, February 10, 2018, Bagyenda travelled abroad.
 
They claimed in their statement that; they picked Bagyenda up from Entebbe airport on her return in March 2018 and drove straight to the central bank on Kampala road.
 
However, details availed by Opio from the central bank's vehicle tracking system, show that Bagyenda's official V8 Land Cruiser vehicle registration number UAR 192Y left Mbuya for Entebbe airport at 7:18am on March 14, 2018. 
 
The system shows that the vehicle left the airport at 12:03pm to Kiswa in Bugolobi where it was parked for 3 hours before heading to the central bank. 

"It was in Kiswa from 13.57 to 16:59. At around 5pm, it starts moving at a rate of 12km/hr up to Kampala road which I suspect is Bank of Uganda at 6.22pm." Opio said. 
 
Adikot and Turyahebwa were captured on CCTV entering the building with two heavy bags through the emergency door that was already opened without going through security checks and left with Bagyenda at 6:50pm.

The contradiction infuriated the Cosase chairperson Abdu Katuntu who accused Bagyenda's aides of perjury. He immediately directed officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) attached to the committee to arrest the two for criminal investigations. 

He asked police to present weekly reports to the committee on the matter. The MPs also handed over two security officers from the central bank; Beatrice Kyambadde and Charles Muhoro to the CID officers for alleged negligence when they failed to check the bags of Bagyenda's aides out and back into the bank.

The BOU deputy governor Louis Kasekende assured legislators that the central bank is taking the matter seriously and is to carry out parallel investigations to get to the bottom of the matter.

"The breach of security is a very serious matter. There are a number of issues that have been revealed here. We have committees of the bank that will investigate in parallel to any investigations that have been directed by  this [Cosase] committee. Two, I want to report that we have a lot of interest when things like these happen." Kasekende said. 
 
Rule 20.6.15 of the Bank of Uganda security policy states that all persons shall go through security screening without exception. While rule 20.6.16 states that all items brought into the bank shall go through security screening without exception.

In their testimony to the Cosase sub-committee Adikot and Turyahabwe said they didn't  know what they carried out of the central bank on behalf of Bagyenda.

"Adikot first carried a blue open kaveera [plastic bag], she said that she was more concerned with the security of the items and did not want to see what was inside. Also Turyahabwe said that he did not know what he carried," Brig Takirwa reported.

Takirwa pinned Adikot saying that she feigned knowledge of what was she moved out of the Bank yet she is seen on the CCTV carrying an open box with visible box files.

He further said that the other two security officers at the central bank, Beatrice Kyambadde and Charles Muhoro admitted to have allowed Bagyenda's aides move out of the bank premises with the bags without being checked but can't tell what was taken out or returned later.

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CAF to give final decision on Cameroon as 2019 Afcon hosts

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will make a final decision on whether Cameroon should go on and host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday 30th November. The African football governing body's executive committee will meet in the Ghanaian capital Accra for this year's extraordinary Caf executive committee meeting to discuss a number […]

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Killer boat finally retrieved

The killer boat that capsized last Saturday, has finally been retrieved and anchored to the shores of Mutima beach in Mpaata sub-county in Mukono district.

The nameless boat, capsized just a few metres away from Mutima beach with an estimated 120 people on board. 33 bodies have so far been retrieved from the lake and 27 people rescued alive. Since Monday, the joint forces of local fishermen, police and army marines have been trying to retrieve the wreckage without success until today when Uganda Railways Corporation provided them some of their equipment including stronger cable wires. 

The marines are now also trying to retrieve any remaining bodies that are said to have been trapped under the lake. The bodies are however said to be in a very terrible state and the marines said they will not retrieve them when the journalists and the locals are present at the scene. 

However they said some of the bodies are disfigured and out of shape having spent six days under water. Meanwhile Mutima beach management has been reaping big from the situation, with their sales boosted by the large number of flocking the area to witness the operation. The management has been charging people Shs 2,000 as entrance fees.

Dozens of people have been flocking Mutima beach to witness the operation to retrieve the wreckage and bodies from the lake over the past five days. The operation involved officers from the marine police, UPDF, ministry of Works and Transport engineers, fishermen, journalists and the local community. 

Denis Kyeyune, the manager Mutima beach, says they have been making money during weekdays since the accident occurred, which isn't the case during other times. He says they are mostly making money from selling food, drinks and accommodation to some of the people who come to witness the operation.

"I did that [charging for entrance] because I need to make repairs for damaged property at the beach. Ever since the tragedy, yes, we have had good business but also a lot of our property has been damaged. We only used to make some money here at Mutima beach on weekends." said Kyeyune. 

People were charged between Shs 2000 and 2500 to gain access to the beach. According to Kyeyune, they decided to charge people so to generate money to rehabilitate the place after the operation. However this has not gone well with everybody. Joseph Kironde, a resident of Buzindere village in Mpatta said he came to the beach to witness the rescue operation but was surprised when he was charged entrance fees.

"We're mourning for our dear ones and they are asking us to pay money. They are very insensitive." he said. 

Paul Kajubi, one of those who went to Mutima beach to witness the operation, faults management for taking advantage of the tragedy to charge them.

"From yesterday they are charging Shs 2500 as entrance. I really don't get the essence of charging people money."

Interestingly, according to NBS TV, the management of Mutima beach has now threatened to drag government to court for destruction of property and slowing down of their business during their operations. 

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REVIEW: Music Duo Murder Muzik Cries Out For Love New Song ‘I Love You’

A few years back, singers Isaac Kyeyune and Simon with stages names Eyezark Khan and Simo made a surprise break through into the music industry. With no much history on them, the dynamic duo relied on hard work and persistence something that has seen them through.  At one time, the duo was tipped to replace music […]

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Iryn ayanise Freeman ku by’eryato

OMUYIMBI Iryn Namubiru akitadde ku mugagga Frederick Kiyimba amanyiddwa nga Freeman okuba nti ye yategese akabaga kano ak'oku lyato n'okukayiwamu omusimbi. Yayongeddeko nti eby'eryato eryasse abantu okuba...

BoU fail to account for Shs478b spent on Crane Bank takeover

Bank of Uganda (BoU) top officials can only account for Shs180 billion and not Shs478.8 billion they claim to have spent on Crane Bank Limited (CBL) during its takeover that spanned from October 20, 2016 to January 27, 2017. Sources say the balance of Shs270 billion was siphoned out in the name of CBL by […]

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Bebe Cool and Zuena Share Sweet Messages for Daughter’s Birthday

Musician Bebe Cool has shared a sweet message for his last born ,Eman, as she turns one today. The "Wasibuka wa" singer took to social media to share a message celebrating his daughter's life, and expressing the love he has for her in a video. "Happy birthday baby Eman my mugalanda. I may not be […]

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Bodies trapped under boat wreckage - divers

Several bodies are still trapped under the wreckage of sunken boat, according to police marines and UPDF divers. The boat capsized in Lake Victoria near Mutima beach in Mpatta sub-county in Mukono district on Saturday night last week while transporting revellers to K-Palm beach from Ggaba.

 

At least 33 bodies have been retrieved and 27 others rescued. At least more than 100 people are estimated to have been on the boat. A team of divers from the police and UPDF marines have been combing the lake to find more bodies and retrieve the wreckage from the lake.

Police divers told URN on Wednesday afternoon on condition of anonymity since they are not authorised to speak to the media that they had seen several bodies trapped under the wreckage and notified their commanders.

 

"When I went down to check how the capsized boat was stuck, I saw a body while peeping through the wreckage, I told my colleagues, they went under and also saw others [bodies]. If we can move the boat, we can be sure [to find so many bodies]," one of the divers said.

The police spokesperson in charge of the rescue operation, Zurah Ganyana declined to comment on the matter when contacted by URN.

 

"It has been a long day and I am very tired. Am not going to say anything," Ganyana said while driving from Mutima beach where police has set up a command centre to coordinate the operation.

 

Efforts to retrieve the boat were suspended yesterday after the cable wires being used to pull out the wreckage snapped twice. Police have already received reports about five people believed to have been on the ill-fated boat. They include Peter Kakooza, a resident of Masaka, Silvia Namutebi from Nakisunga, Godfrey Musis of Kabalagala, Andrew Ssenyonga of Kireka and Eroon Ndagire of Kitende.
 
Divers have also recovered identification documents including national identity cards and driving permits of nine people who are unaccounted for. They include Doreen Arinaitwe, Samalie Nakakazi, a member of Uganda Law Society, Stellah Nabaasa, Lindah Nankungu, Mariam Nakigudde, Irene Alitubera, Zahura Paul Apuuli, Martha Kawalya and a one Namayanja. There is suspicion that it is some of these people who are trapped under the boat wreckage. 

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Saucy pictures of Bosschic who hosts Kinky Tuesdays at Liquid Silk Bugolobi that will leave you excited

Latest queen on the social scene Alicia Bosschic was in a fine form on Tuesday as she hosted her Kinky Tuesdays night at Liquid Silk Bugolobi. Bosschic Alicia with a bevy of babes caused massive excitement on the night. Alicia hosts the weekly night at the Bugolobi based hangout and as the night's name goes […]

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Makerere don wins global award for contribution to education and training

Makerere University's Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, Prof. William Bazeyo is Continental Winner in the Education and Training – Academic sector of CEO Global's Titans: Building Nations, 2018 Awards. The Award was presented to Prof. Bazeyo by the Chief Executive of CEO Global, Annelize Wepener at a Gala Dinner held at […]

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Boat retrieval suspended again but progress made

There has been slight yet significant progress in the operation to retrieve from Lake Victoria the sunken vessel that killed over 33 people last Saturday. The boat capsized on Saturday night last week while transporting partiers from KK beach in Ggaba to K-Palm beach in Mukono district.

Although efforts to retrieve the wreckage using excavators and bulldozers again failed after the wire cables yet again snapped, police director of operations Asuman Mugyenyi said now that the wreckage has been pulled from underneath the lake using the MV Kalangala ferry, it's no longer a question of if but when the wreckage will be retrieved. 

 

According to Mugyenyi the police and marine units are now exploring three options - anchoring the wreckage to the shores, dragging it further into the deeper waters so it can be pulled by a heavier ferry to Port Bell or cutting it to pieces.

 

The vessel retrieving mission that has now entered into the third day has become a frustrating effort to all involved including divers, operators of MV Kalangala ferry which is being used to pull the wreckage, police and marine officers, anticipating families among others. Today three families showed up tracing for their relative suspected to have been on ill fated boat. 

 

The missing persons as reported to police include; Peter Kakooza, a resident of Masaka, Sylvia Namutebi from Nakisunga, Godfrey Musisi from Kabalagala and Andrew Ssenyonga from Kireka in Wakiso district. 

So far 33 bodies have been retrieved from the lake while 27 people were rescued from the lake. 

 

BRYAN WHITE, ENGINEERS CLASH

 

Kampala socialite Brian Kirumira aka Bryan White who has been an ever-present figure at Mutima beach since the accident, today clashed with engineers from the ministry of Works and Transport. 

 

Kirumira who's guarded by about four presidential guards is reportedly funding the wreckage retrieving mission and is always seen giving orders to the usually obedient police and marine units on how to pull out the vessel. 

 

"That man is very clueless. This is a technical issue, he should stick to what he knows best - dishing out money. He's giving out orders on things he doesn't know about." said one engineer after he was ordered by Kirumira on which cable wires to use. 

 

Asked by journalists in which capacity Kirumira was giving out orders, Mugyenyi said the socialite is part of the civil society and volunteering community who are pooling together efforts and ideas to retrieve the vessel from the lake as quickly as possible. 

 

Later, police public relations officer, Zurah Ganyana dismissed allegations that Kirumira is funding the operations challenging journalists to put him to task to explain exactly how much he has contributed and to what. 

 

"What is he funding exactly, fuelling of the government trucks? Those came with their own fuel. Please put him to task to explain what he says he's funding. All he did was to come with four divers from KK beach to add on our 8 divers." she said. 

 

Meanwhile, State House based Maj Gen Proscovia Nalweyiso was overheard saying they have to look for the marine officer who was allegedly bribed Buganda kingdom prince David Wasajja to let the cruise go on the ill fated ferry. Wasajja was reportedly among the organisers of the cruise. 

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Kampala Cake Fair returns for second edition

By Website writer The Kampala Cake Fair, an annual event that brings together cake and food enthusiasts is returning for its second edition which will be held on December 2nd at the Uganda Museum grounds in Kampala. The event is an annual showcase of a variety of cakes, desserts, accompanying foods and style in a […]
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Kampala celebrates French wine and cuisine at the Beaujolais Nouveau party

By Our Reporter Under the auspices of the Embassy of France in Uganda, the Club d'Affaires de Kampala, an umbrella body of French, Francophone and Ugandan businesses, organised the 2018 edition of the Beaujolais Nouveau wine party last Saturday at the Kabira Country Club, Kampala. The more than 800 guests comprising of company CEOs and […]

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Uganda’s export receipts hit US$300 in September

Uganda's export receipts in September 2018 amounted to US$ 300.12 million compared to USD 298.84 million in August 2018, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report, published by the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MFPED). The report attributes the increase majorly to increased volumes of gold and tobacco by 36.9 percent […]

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Pablo set to celebrate 15 Years in Comedy

By Consolate Namyalo Kenneth Kimuli popularly known as Pablo,is definitely one of the very first comedians in the country to push comedy to a level of commercialization and acceptance by audiences in Uganda. The funny man has obviously been at it for a while and is set to celebrate 15 years in the industry, come […]

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“You’re Not On The Guestlist” pop-up party bringing Vegas to Kampala

By Our Reporter December is upon us and we are spoilt for choice on which parties to attend. While we thought we had seen it all, the latest info coming to our desks is that someone is planning a must attend pop-up club dubbed "You Are Not On The Guest List," and it will happen […]

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Bebe Cool wins Afrima Award

By Website writer Gagamel Phamily boss Bebe Cool has defeated Diamond Platinumz to win the best Male artiste, East Africa in the AFRIMA awards held in Ghana last evening. An elated Bebe Cool took to social media to celebrate his feat: This is what Bebe Cool had to say after winning the title. Silent but […]
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Police declares FDC thanksgiving ceremony illegal

Police has declared that a thanksgiving and memorial ceremony organized by the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters slated to take place today, Monday as illegal.

FDC supporters are organizing a thanksgiving ceremony in Rukungiri municipal stadium to commemorate the late Edson Nasasira alias Kakuru, a taxi tout at Nabugabo stage who was shot dead by Anti-riot police on October 18, 2017. 
Nasasira was shot dead during the clashes between opposition supporters and police after police denied them access to Rukungiri municipal stadium. Six others who include; Junior Aijuka, Farouk Bangirana,Julius Turyomunsi, Christopher Muhwezi, Davidson Aryasingura  and Naris Muhumuza were injured by gunshots during the fracas. 

Rukungiri district police commander Moses Nanoka told journalists in Rukungiri town on Sunday that although the office of FDC secretary general wrote to the office of the inspector general of police in a letter dated November 14, 2018 requesting for permission to hold the ceremony, the office of the IGP did not grant them permission.

Nanoka says that despite his efforts trying to invite FDC leaders in the district to explain to them the police stand, all of them ignored the police calls and just continued with making preparations for the function.

Police spokesperson for Kigezi region, Elly Maate says that the office of the IGP has already replied the office of FDC's secretary general in a letter dated November 16, informing the FDC that permission is not granted. According to Maate, the IGP has declined to give FDC a go-ahead with the ceremony on grounds that their request lacked many details about the function.

Maate says that police will not allow any activity by FDC to take place in Rukungiri stadium and in Rukungiri district on Monday adding that as police they expect maximum cooperation. Maate also says that police has already heavily deployed to make sure that whoever defied the order is dealt with accordingly.  

When contacted, FDC national secretary for mobilisation, Ingrid Turinawe said that they have fulfilled all the requirements as asked for the Public Order Management Act. She added that despite police harassment and intimidation, the ceremony will take place whatsoever. 

"I want to state it clearly that we have fulfilled everything that the Public Order Management Act requires us to do as a party, we have written to police. DPC and the spokesperson we expect you to keep peace and order. We are coming to go on with our prayers," said Turinawe.

Virginia Kyarugahe, the FDC party chairperson for Rukungiri district says that the ceremony will go ahead because they followed right procedures of informing all relevant security officials.

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Bannayuganda beriisizza nkuuli mu MTN Marathon

Bya Amanda Namayo OLUYIMBA lw'éggwanga luyimbiddwa emirundi mukaaga oluvannyuma lwa Uganda okwefuga emisinde gya MTN Kampala Marathon egibaddeyo olwaleero Uganda ebadde evuganya ne Kenya emanyiddwa...

Homosexuality: How common is it in schools?

The controversy surrounding the recent dismissal of a St Mary's College Kisubi (Smack) student over alleged gay activities has reignited concern about the prevalence in schools of what most in Uganda perceive as a vice, writes ZURAH NAKABUGO.

Over the past few years, there have been several gay-related incidents in schools with some involving learners in primary schools, something that has stirred fierce debate among human rights activists, religious leaders and the general public.

Whereas the Smack incident remains inconclusive since the expelled student's lawyers have taken on the school, The Observer has learnt gay activities are on the rise in schools,  even though those involved prefer to handle them privately.     

Homosexuality in Uganda is illegal despite the 2016 Constitutional Court ruling that the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act 2014 was invalid on procedural grounds. The Penal Code Act categorizes homosexuality as a crime against morality.

According to Pastor Martin Ssempa, a renowned anti-gay campaigner, homosexuality is prevalent in schools but only a handful of "incidents" are reported.

"I get many complaints from students and parents but the problem is that they don't want to come out openly," he says.

"You may not believe it but the levels of homosexuality and lesbianism are many in schools and our children have been exposed to this at a young age. We are going to have a morally-corrupt society if something is not done to expose the perpetrators."

However, Isaac Semakadde, a human rights lawyer and activist, disagrees.

"First of all, we live in an age where everyone is free to have a sexual orientation as long as he/she does not infringe on the rights of others," he says.

"Being gay is not a crime and society needs to understand and accept to live with people of a different orientation. I don't understand why it remains deeply rooted in our cultures that homosexuality is evil. The Smack issue is just a symptom. All stakeholders need to have a candid conversation on sexual orientation," he says. "We live in a changing world and the earlier we accept it as a reality, the less controversial it will be."

Recent controversies

In 2013, Iganga SS expelled more than 20 students for alleged "lesbian activities"; four of them were in senior one. There was concern in the school management that many more would be 'recruited' in the "vice", so action was taken to avoid "disrupting" the school's academic programme.

In 2016, Greenhill academy was forced to make a public apology after books containing gay literature were found to be accessible to pupils as young as seven years. It was alleged that the books promoted homosexuality, masturbation and pornography, among other "vices".

Joy Veronica Maraka, the school rector, noted that Greenhill embarked on a thorough re-cataloging and assessment of content in the library so that no such incident occurs again. Later that year, Mbarara High School dismissed three students who were caught viewing pictures on gay dating sites on their smartphones.

Govt, Police reaction

Father Simon Lokodo, the minister of state for Ethics and Integrity, has often castigated homosexuality as an imposed form of immorality from the Western world.

He attacked the recent march by Women's Protest Working Group, which was protesting the escalating murders of women, for seizing the opportunity to promote gay rights and in September called for the cancellation of the Nyege Nyege festival over the same grounds.

Reached out for a comment, he said government has put up a spy network to monitor and report schools where gay activities are practiced.

"Many schools are targets of this LGBT movement. So, we have warned all schools and told the Ministry of Education to ensure that they do inspect all materials that enter schools because some NGOs bring gay materials to donate to schools through things like computers," he says. "Once we find such schools, we are going to close them."

In spite of what seems to be a major crackdown, no person has ever been convicted by court for homosexuality or lesbianism.

To this, Patrick Onyango, the police deputy spokesperson, says their efforts have been frustrated by weak handling of cases at the grassroots level. "We haven't had any school complaints apart from the one of Smack," he says.

"Even then, it was settled administratively." He added that police efforts are hampered by weak laws. "When we arrest the culprits, they quickly seek bond and the victims run away. For instance, I remember a case in 2017 when we arrested a one Alyce Nantongo, who had made it a habit to coerce and lure girls into lesbianism in Buziga…but when she got police bond, she disappeared up to this day," he says.

Homosexuality remains a very sensitive topic, often spoken about in hush tones. Whether Ugandans will ever formally accept appears to be a matter of time but for now, it remains high on the list of taboos. 

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“I am No Where Without Eddy Kenzo And I Need Him” – Pia Pounds Opens Up About Love And Music

With BET Award winner Eddy Kenzo trying to put the final touches to the process of elevating his Big Talent crew into a formidable record label, one of the missing pieces of the jigsaw he felt would complete the whole puzzle was Pia Pounds. A raw and untested talent he recently signed, the undeniably beautiful […]

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Engeri gy’olabiriramu ebintu ebikozesa amazzi

OBUYONJO kintu kikulu nnyo awaka. Waliwo ebintu bye tukozesa mu bulamu obwa bulijjo ebituyamba okukuuma obuyonjo n'okwewala endwadde. Ebimu ku bintu bino bikozesa mazzi kyokka bw'otabirabirira bulungi...

Anita Fabiola set to shine again tonight in Accra

NBS presenter Anitah Kyalimpa aka Anita Fabiola is another unsang personality waving the Ugandan flag high. After representing earlier this year in Miss Uganda, Afrimma Awards in Amerca, she is today representing Uganda at another prestigious event in Accra, Ghana at the All Africa Music Awards 2018. Fabiola who landed on Thursday and has been […]

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Youth In Northern Uganda And West Nile Receive Millions From UNFPA To Start Social Businesses

Forty young people in eight teams from Adjumani, Arua, Yumbe, Moyo, Kitgum, Agago, Amuru and Lamwo have been selected to benefit from a UGX 144 million start-up fund from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to help them kick-start their social businesses addressing challenges faced by women, adolescents and youth in the areas of Sexual […]

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Victoria Beckham urges people to test for HIV and to seek treatment

A little over one week before World AIDS Day, UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Victoria Beckham has visited the organization's Geneva, Switzerland, headquarters to support calls for people to know their HIV status and to seek treatment for HIV if necessary. "I am really happy to be in Geneva to support UNAIDS in the run-up to […]

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Local Celebrities To Face-Off In Cake Baking As Kampala Cake Fair Returns

The Kampala Cake Fair, an annual event that brings together cake and food enthusiasts is returning for its second edition which will be held on December 2nd at the Uganda Museum grounds in Kampala. This year, the event has attracted over 80 bakers building on the success of the previous edition and it will feature an […]

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EC nullifies two strong candidates in Busia LCV race

The Electoral Commission has this Friday evening cancelled the candidature of two candidates for the by-election of District Chairperson, Busia District. NRM’s Boniface Paul Oguttu has been disqualified from the race on grounds that the names in the nomination papers he presented during nominations do not match the names on the requisite academic documents accompanying […]

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“I Will Always Support Ugandan Artistes At International Awards” – Navio

Ugandan Hip Hop icon Navio is no longer getting international nominations like he used to however, reasons for that will be for another day but the musician despite that, says he can't support artistes from other countries when there is a Ugandan nominated in those awards. This comes after a section of Ugandans decided to […]

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Bryan White takes his Charity to Luuka

BY PAUL WAISWA Word around people's mouth has been that the slim light skinned tycoon Bryan White had gone broke after taking days of absolute silence by claiming that if he had money he would not have gone out of media. However, all this seem to be malice based on a true scenario in which […]
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Sand Cranes in Tanzania for 2018 Copa Dar es Salaam

The Sand Cranes arrived safely in Tanzania for the 2018 Copa Dar es Salaam beach soccer championship. Uganda was set to play their opening fixture on Thursday 22nd November 2018 against Malawi but the match will now be honored on Saturday. Malawi were yet to arrive for the tournament as they missed a flight connection. […]

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Chameleone reveals why his concert was named Saba Saba

Ahead of his concert on 7th December, Chameleone has finally revealed why he named his concert Legend Saba Saba. While masses has been wondering why he named his concert Saba Saba, the singer today revealed to Big Eye that he was born on the year of the Saba Saba war between Uganda and Tanzania between […]

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Bagyenda absconds parliament, flies out of the country

The former Bank of Uganda Executive Director of Supervision, Mrs.Justine Bagyenda has gone out of the country following her appearance before Parliament's Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) which is probing BoU top officials over the controversial liquidation of seven commercial banks. I letter dated November 22, and addressed to the Governor […]

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THE TRUTH: Why Chameleone’s Son Abba Quit Music For Swimming

Every parent should support and advise their children in every decision they make. That is one proper way of raising up a child and singer Jose Chameleone is a supportive parent to his children especially his eldest son Abba Marcus Mayanja. Abba looks up so much to his dad in that he wanted to follow in […]

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Abavubi bakubaganye empawa ku magye agassibwa ku nnyanja

ABAVUBI bakubaganye empawa ku magye agassibwa mu nnyanja naddala Nalubaale okulwanyisa envuba embi ng'abamu bakiwagira ng'ate abalala bakiwakanya. Abakiwagira bagamba nti kivuddeko obungi bw'ebyennyanja...

Police rescues 16 people trapped on sinking 3 islands

The Marine Police and the Air Wing unit rescued 16 people yesterday from three different sinking islands on L.Victoria in Kayunga and Nakasongola districts.

A police helicopter was dispatched to locate the 16 people who were also trapped on the three tiny islands that were sinking because of the rising water levels and strong winds. 

"We also learned of the families that were trapped at three tiny islands between the districts of Kayunga and Nakasongola. Our helicopter was flown to these three islands rescuing all the 16 people trapped on these islands with a possibility of sinking as the water levels kept rising and the winds blowing severely." police spokesperson Emilian Kayima said in a statement.

Kayima said police also rescued five other people whose boat had capsized on Wednesday evening after being swept away by strong winds on river Ssezibwa.

"We want to send a message warning those that reside or work in water logged areas to take extra care as the rains fall. All must report possible incidents of drowning in case it happens to the area commander for quick intervention," Kayima said.

Police has been able to rescue five people alive who had been washed away by heavy rains as well as recover five bodies in Jinja, Bweyogerere and Kawanda over the last one week. 

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Former Ayivu County MP Dick Nyai dead

Former Ayivu County Member of Parliament and Uganda Peoples' Congress strongman Dick Nyai is dead. Nyai passed on at Arua regional referral hospital; Nyai represented Ayivu County in National Resistance Council, Constituent Assembly and 6th Parliament. He was among the vocal legislators that championed good governance and rule of law.

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Eyavudde ku kkoligo akutudde Express ento

Bya Joseph Zziwa   Express FC 0-1 Kirinnya Jinja SS   Vipers SC 7-3 Ndejje University FC   BUL FC 4-1 SC Villa Jogoo   Police FC 1-3 URA FC   Paidha BA FC 0-0 Maroons FC   Bright...

Fire guts Sudhir's timber store

Fire has gutted a timber store belonging to businessman Sudhir Ruparelia's Meera Investment.

The store is located along Yusuf Lule road at the former head office of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence opposite Mulago national referral hospital. The fire that started at around 04.30hrs spread from the pile of timber inside the workshop to the building neighbouring the workshop.

The director Fire and Rescue Services, Joseph Mugisa, police said was informed of the fire and was able to stop the fire from burning the building next to the timber store.

According to Mugisa, the fire is believed to have been caused by an electric short circuit from cables that were near the timber pile. In 2011, Sudhir took over the property after he helped relocate CMI to their newly constructed home at a cost of Shs 20.6 billion. 

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News Anchor Faridah Nakazibwe Talks Venturing Into Perfume Business Besides NTV Work

NTV's Luganda news anchor Faridah Nakazibwe recently joined a series of Kampala celebrities who have to venture into business besides their careers. In the past years, celebrities would find venturing into side business a petty thing that would even waste their time. Well, time and again things have changed. Faridah Nakazibwe has ventured into the business […]

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Development Channel Boss Arrested

By Website writer Jinja Road Police have arrested the Development Channel Director as he planned to flee the country after allegedly conning millions of cash from unsuspecting Ugandans. The 44-year-old British Nigerian Charles Lambert was arrested Tuesday evening for a second time in a period of four months on allegations of fleecing money from unsuspecting […]
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Dancer Wembley Nursing Wounds After Angry Fans Beat Him Up Over Fik Fameica’s No Show

Dancer Wembley is nursing serious wounds after he was beaten on behalf of Fik Fameica who has turned it into a tendency of not performing at functions after receiving payment. Fik Fameica was booked to perform at Club Tavern in Masaka for shs 4 million but the musician never turned up after getting a deposit […]

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State House to Kasaija: name thieving officials

Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija has come under increasing pressure to name the public officials whom he says are hiding billions of shillings stolen from public coffers in their homes.

A week ago Kasaija told an accountants' meeting in Kampala that he knew of people who had "stolen [in government] and even in their own private companies. Somebody was telling me people keep billions of shillings in their houses; what if thieves break in the house or if it catches fire?"

A senior State House official last evening accused the minister of abetting the theft of taxpayers' money when he withholds such key information about individuals who are looting from Ugandans.

James Tweheyo, head of a new Anti-corruption unit appointed by President Museveni in July to work under State House, told The Observer that he was "not ashamed to say the minister is condoning corruption if he cannot name" the officials he says are stealing money.

"It is not enough to say I know and then keep the information to himself…," Tweheyo said. "It is not fair. He should better come out and tell us if he knows so that they [corrupt officials] can be prosecuted."

Tweheyo also said: "First of all, let him withhold the signatures or block the chain [for the money going to corrupt ministries or officials]. We shall reach him to see if he can be supportive."

Hours before State House had weighed in on the matter, anti-graft activists were already baying for Kasaija's blood, saying he should resign if he cannot name public officials. Anti-corruption warrior and head of the Anti-Corruption Coalition of Uganda, Cissy Kagaba told The Observer on Tuesday that it was shameful to see a senior minister lamenting almost helplessly about a vice which is eating up the country.

"It is an embarrassment and the best thing to do is to resign. What this means is that the corrupt are high up there. I mean if he can't name them, then it means they are not ordinary people like you and me. They are high up there."

This is not the first time Kasaija has said he knows the corrupt officials or ministries. In May, while appearing before the Justice Catherine Bamugemerire-led commission of inquiry into land matters, Kasaija said a lot of government money is finding its way into the wrong hands illegally.

"There are some ministries where if I am signing off their money, I sign when my hands are shaking because I don't know whether the money will reach where it is supposed to be," Kasaija said, sending commissioners into a bout of laughter.

When he was asked to name the thieving ministries, Kasaija declined to name any publicly but promised to expose them in camera. The minister further said that despite his efforts to plug the holes, money continues to leak out.

To-date, Kasaija is not known to have revealed the identities of colleagues in government he believes are robbing from the nation. Earlier in February, Kasaija had said during a high-level meeting in Entebbe that he was "amazed by people wanting to get rich overnight, others wanting to take things by force." 

He said systems allow stealing money because there is a weakness somewhere. To Kagaba, this admission shows that the corrupt were probably more highly placed than Kasaija within government, probably the reason the minister was finding it hard to name them.

It also showed, she said, that this whole "talk of fighting corruption is a delusion, hoodwinking Ugandans."

Tweheyo's State House unit was formed after President Museveni expressed frustration at the way the Inspectorate of Government was handling corruption cases. Museveni said during the state-of-the-nation address in June that he thought the IGG was not doing enough to end corruption.

The president has repeatedly made declarations of zero tolerance to corruption a part of his election manifestos. However, despite such public rhetoric, graft continues to fester in a government he has led for three decades.

The IGG, Irene Mulyagonja, responded immediately telling Daily Monitor in June that the corrupt and powerful 'big fish' were hiding behind Museveni to frustrate her investigations.

"I still have a lot to do in fighting corruption. There are people who present the front that we are not competent enough to investigate them. Maybe they think my officers are too junior to investigate them…," Mulyagonja said.

An official in the IGG's office told The Observer yesterday that in the instance of Kasaija's remarks, they always encourage these officials to bring the information forward. This official could not, however, say whether Kasaija had shared with the inspectorate what he knows.

Repeated calls to Kasaija went unanswered as this newspaper sought to know whether he has handed his information to investigating agencies. The corrupt are known, at least going by public outbursts of senior officials in government.

Richard Todwong, the vice chair of the ruling NRM party, said this year that people in his party were stealing so much "Ugandans were disgusted".

Former regime insider and one-time minister for the presidency, Dr Martin Aliker, writes in his recent book, The Bell is Ringing, that while negotiating the sale of Sheraton Kampala hotel with an Ethiopian investor during the 1990s privatisation hysteria, a senior government official in Kampala placed a gun on the negotiating table, and asked the investor to pay them a bribe of $3 million. Museveni was told of the incident and the officials. He was annoyed, Aliker writes, but he did not act because they were his friends.

In September, Museveni gave out a toll-free number and that of Major Edith Nakalema, a State House aide, through which he said the public can report directly those involved in corruption. But one of the numbers which had been in use at Uganda Investment Authority had spent a year without receiving any complaint.

Corruption is a serious problem for Uganda, with the country scoring 26 on the Transparency International 2018 index. Zero is the most corrupt while 100 is the cleanest. This places Uganda among the most corrupt countries in world. The country ranks 151st out of 180 countries ranked by the organisation.

Transparency International said the key ingredient that the top-performing African countries have in common is the political leadership that is consistently committed to anti-corruption -- they go an extra mile to ensure implementation of anti-graft measures.

Kasaija himself admitted before Bamugemerire commission: "This problem [corruption] is a problem that touches all of us. These people who want to be rich quickly by looting the state in broad daylight must be dealt with quickly. If we don't, it will become ugly."

At a high level, corruption is a patronage tool, according to analysts, and the most powerful corrupt individuals might walk scot-free because of support they offer a standing government.

Widespread corruption is one of the major causes of poor delivery of public services across sectors, with education, health services, local government, infrastructure projects and public procurement particularly hit.

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Why we endorse Patrick Kanyomozi for USPA President

Sports journalists under their Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a general assembly over the weekend and elect new leaders for the term 2018-2020. Patrick Kanyomozi, a commentator with Kwese TV as well as a sports presenter at KFM, is vying for the post of becoming the USPA President. The two other candidates are […]

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Aganaga Back At It, This Time Stings Lydia Jazmine Over Coke Studio

It looks like Khalifa Aganaga is looking for all possible ways to stay relevant ahead of his concert this weekend at AER Lounge located in the leafy Kololo. He has attacked fellow artistes like A Pass, Ykee Benda, Rema Namakula and now Lydia Jazmine. Surprisingly, all these artistes he is attacking have decided to ignore […]

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Omuwendo gw'abatalina kabuyonjo gwelarikirizza abakulembeze mu Lwengo

OMUWENDO gw'abantu abatalina Kabuyonjo mu Lwengo gutabudde amyuka Kamisona mu minisitule y'ebyobulamu Julian Kyomuhangi n'awa ekiragiro. Alagidde akulira eby'obulamu mu Lwengo Joseph Mutyogoma okukomya...

Prosecution concludes submission in Kitatta case

Prosecution has closed its submissions in its case against Abdallah Kitatta, the patron of Boda Boda 2010 and 12 other co-accused.

 

Kitatta is accused alongside other suspects; Matia Ssenfuka, Joel Kibirige, Hassan Ssemata, Jonathan Kayondo, Ssengooba Hassan, Sande Ssemwogerere, John Ssebandeke, Hussein Mugema, Fred Bwanika and Amon Twinomujuni.

The group is charged with illegal possession of firearms, a preserve of the army. They were found in possession of two pistols, an AK-47 rifle, 55 rounds of ammunition and four uniforms belonging to Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).
 The suspects were arrested from Busega and Wakaliga in Rubaga Division on January 19, 2018. They pleaded not guilty to the charges. This afternoon, prosecution led by Maj Raphael Mugisha closed its submission, saying the remaining witnesses had collaborative evidence.  

Mugisha told the General Court Martial chaired by Lt Gen Andrew Gutti that they only wanted to present the investigating officer in addition to the four state witnesses who testified against the accused. He however, said they discovered that his testimony was similar to four witnesses and therefore decided to close their submissions. 
 
The state had initially promised to bring 13 witnesses. The prosecution witnesses include private Richard Kasaija, one of the nine operatives who picked up the suspects. While appearing before court, Kasaija paraded a golden pistol, an AK-47 rifle, UPDF uniforms and 55 bullets purportedly recovered from Vine Hotel Wakaliga and the offices of Boda Boda 2010.
 
Kasaija explained that he was assigned to pick one of the accused persons in connection to the murder of Francis Ekalungar, the former accountant of Case Hospital.

 

According to Kasaija, he received instructions a day before to arrest Kitatta from King Fahad Plaza in Kampala. Kitatta was later picked up from Vine Hotel Wakaliga after being tracked down by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence using his cellphone.
 
Kasaija said Boda Boda 2010 riders turned rowdy shortly after Kitatta's arrest and started pelting the arresting officers with stones leading to several more other arrests. Other witnesses included corporal Richard Wanyama, a detective from CMI attached to the directorate of counter terrorism, Maj David Agaba, the former CMI operations commander and corporal Alex Baguma.
 
Lt. Gen Gutti had directed the defense to file written submissions to explain why the case should be judged in favour of the accused persons. 
 
Defense lawyer, Shaban Sanywa said that he will mainly rely on evidence from CCTV footage to defend his clients. He however, expressed disappointment that the prosecution has closed the case without the evidence from investigating officer.
 
Court shall resume on November 26 to hear submissions from the defense.

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Club Dome heads to Gulu this Friday

The Club Dome returns this Friday as the party heads to Gulu. Revelers will be treated to a mini-celebration at Smiling Panda on Friday, as they build up to the big party which will be held at Acholi Inn the following day. It promises to be a fun-filled event with a host of top deejays including Ciza, Dash, and […]

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Witness no show in Makerere professor rape case

The trial of Makerere University lecturer, Prof Christopher Bakuneta has hit a snag following the failure by the state to trace for the key and only witness. 

It is alleged that on March 27, 2016, at Makerere University, Bakuneta a lecturer at the college of Natural Science allegedly had forceful sexual intercourse with his student, Vanesha Ntegesa who was renting and living inside his garage without her consent.

The case was scheduled for hearing on Tuesday before Justice Jane Francis Abodo but prosecution led by Catherine Akello asked for an adjournment on grounds that the complainant who is also the main witness had yet to be traced. 

Akello said, the victim's phone number was not reachable and she was no longer at Makerere University, which was her address three years ago. Justice Abodo accepted to adjourn the matter to December 4, 2018 as per the initial set of guidelines for the current criminal court session on Sexual Gender-based Violence (SBGV) cases.

The guidelines which were agreed upon at the time when the session started, gave the state only one adjournment after which the case will be dismissed.

"We are still looking for the witness. We don't know where she went to. Let's hope we find her by the time we return," Akello said after the adjournment.

Prof Bakuneta was arrested on March 28, 2016 and remanded to Luzira until October when he was released on bail. Justice Yasin Nyanzi while granting him a cash bail of Shs 1 million based his ruling on a letter which was tendered in court by his lawyers.

The letter had been written allegedly by the victim in April 2016, asking the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to drop the charges of rape against the professor on grounds that what happened between the two of them did not amount to rape and she had already forgiven him as asked by the lecturer's wife and children. 

When asked about the letter, the prosecution team looked surprised, saying they had never been briefed about the letter.

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Snoop Dogg Elated After Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Thanks Self

Come to think of it, for every milestone achieved, someone should first consider themselves before thanking anyone else and that's exactly what rapper Snoop Dogg did. Born Calvin Broadus, the musician received his star on the walk of fame and thanked himself before anyone else in his congratulatory message. "I want to thank me for […]

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Ab'e Lungujja bafunye Ssentebe

Bya Sarah Tushabe Kyaddaki Ssendawula zooni e Lungujja  mu munisipaali y'e Lubaga efunye ssentebe oluvannyuma lwa  Ali Kyambadde okuwangula omusango ogubadde mu kkooti  ogwatwalibwayo Kasule Ssemugenze...

NSSF wins Gold in prestigious Financial Reporting awards

The National Social Security (NSSF) has won the prestigious Gold Award, Report of The Year at the 8th edition of the Annual Financial Reporting Awards (FiRe Awards) that took place last Wednesday at Kampala Serena Hotel. The Fund was commended for presenting an all-round impressive and highly innovative annual report, showing a clear commitment to […]

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City Businessman Mukesh Shukla Arrested Over Forgery

By Website writer Police detectives from CID headquarters have arrested business man Mukesh Shukla, the proprietor of Shumuk Group of Companies for forging Chief Justice Bart Katureebe's signature that he used to steal Boney Katatumba's properties. CIID spokesperson Vincent Ssekate confirmed Mukesh's arrest and said the business man is currently detained at Jinja road police […]
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Solome Basuuta Set To Serenade Fans At Her ‘Love Nights’ Concert

A few days ago, self-proclaimed 'Queen of Love' singer Solome Basuuta shared a controversial post on her different platforms which left her fans in suspense on whether she was announcing her 2018 concert or just a simple show. "This is your girl Solome Basuuta. Imagine with me a night of love, music, food and more […]

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Kkampuni zisaze omusolo ku ‘Mobilemoney

Bya HERBERT MUSOKE   KKAMPUNI z'amasimu zitandise okussa mu nkola etteeka ly'okukendeeza gwa 'mobile money' (Airtel money, Africel Money ne MTN Mobile Money) okudda ku 0.5 ku 100 ku ssente eziggyibwayo...

Video: Mr Eazi Endorses Dj Roja And Slick Stuart’s Mixtape Party Season 5

DJ Roja and Slick Stuart are by far the hottest DJ Duo in the Ugandan entertainment industry. Their performances get the crowd dancing every time they take to the wheels of steel to do what they do best. For the past four years, they have been hosting their fans at their annual Mixtape Party. Going by […]

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Rakai school fire: police fire truck arrived 2hrs late

The police fire brigade arrived at St Bernard's SS Manya in Kifamba sub-county, Rakai district at least two hours later after a fire outbreak that has so far claimed lives of 10 students. 

The Sunday night fire gutted the senior three boys' dormitory, leaving 10 dead and more than 30 other students with severe burn injuries. URN has learnt that the fire brigade truck which was parked at the Great Masaka policing regional office set off at around 12:15 am - an hour after the fire broke out at the school. The fire truck took one more hour to move the 69km distance from Masaka police station to Mannya, in Rakai district.

According to a report to the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Fire and Rescue Services Directorate, the first call to the police was made to the officer-in-charge Rakai police station, Aggrey Okumu by a Rakai-based journalist at around 11:07pm.

But the regional police commander, Latif Zaake said he received information about the fire a few minutes after midnight. URN has further learnt that while the police emergency communication procedures involve making a call to the operation communication office before personal calls are made, no call was made to the office located in Kampala.

The operation communication office is in charge of coordinating information between police commanders and all other available resources. By the time the fire brigade truck arrived at the scene, senior six students had managed to break the locks on the dormitory door and a rescue mission was underway that involved teachers, students and members of the community neighbouring the school. 

Police spokesperson Emilian Kayima confirmed the late arrival of the fire truck.

"Our fire trucks at the region in Masaka are 100km from the area [of the fire], so the firetrucks didn't come on time because of the distance. But the area police quickly came, and the local community responded swiftly and did a pretty good job together with the teachers. Our specialised team of officers including the forensic and homicide experts as well as our intelligence services are on ground to fully investigate and bring to book those who committed this crime of arson and murder," said Kayima. 

The delay was compounded by the fact that while people gathered to help; more than 60 students had been locked inside the dormitory and could hardly come out. There was no fire extinguisher for them to put off the fire, and there was no other exit. Kayima reiterates that the burglar proofing of windows is a big threat to the safety of students.
 
"When you put burglar proofs, they are really for safety issues not security - safety, to stop a burglar from accessing. How about when a problem comes and you have to run away? So when you increase safety, you compromise on security." added Kayima. 

Preliminary police findings indicate that less than a week ago, there was a foiled fire attack on another boys' dormitory by one of the 11 expelled senior four students. It is on the basis of this foiled attempt to burn the dormitory which was allegedly covered up by the school, that teachers and students have since pointed at the expelled students as the prime suspects to the arson.

So far, three of the expelled students have been arrested as police searches for the remaining eight. Two teachers and the security guard have been also picked for questioning.

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The UN Security Council is expected to agree shortly to lift sanctions against Eritrea

An arms embargo, asset freeze, and travel ban were imposed in 2009 amid claims Eritrea supported al-Shabab militants in Somalia. The resolution, drafted by the UK, has the crucial backing of the US and its Western allies. The UN vote comes amid a thaw in relations between Eritrea and its neighbours following years of conflict. […]

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Surprise As Eddy Kenzo Begs Fans To Vote For Bebe Cool In ‘AFRIMA’

About a year ago when he was hosted on Capital FM, Bebe Cool was asked who he hates more between Eddy Kenzo and Bobi Wine. The Gagamel president said Eddy Kenzo. This showed the kind of hatred he had for him and on a number of occasions, Kenzo has not been having kind words for […]

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Government to Block VPN

By PAUL WAISWA The outburst of OTT tax brought up divergence in people's minds some saying it was okay for the government to collect a specific MUST pay amount, a conduct which was not appreciated by majority of the citizens across all levels that included some government officials, entertainment stake holders among other dignitaries. The […]
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Aganaga To Launch Music Studio And Record Label Soon, Wants To Sign A Pass

Finally Singer Khalifa Aganaga's late night hustle and sweat have finally paid off. In a few days from now, the singer will open up a well stationed music studio and named ‘Bad Character’. According to reliable information we have landed on, Aganana’s studio located in Makindye a Kampala suburb, will open its doors on 1st of […]

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Nine students perish in Rakai school inferno

Nine students of St Bernard's Mannya secondary school in Rakai district lost their lives when a fire gutted their dormitory in the early hours of today morning.  

The dead students are reportedly all from the senior three class. Their charred bodies have been taken to Kampala for DNA testing to identify them. Four other students were critically injured and more than 20 others are in hospital nursing serious injuries. The dead have been identified as Remegious Tamale, Antonio Ssekidde, Godfrey Lutaaya, Timothy Bukenya, Emmanuel Kasozi, Charles Ssuuna, Morris Basita and Sharif Dogiye. 

Preliminary findings indicate that the fire started shortly after midnight at the senior three boys' dormitory that accommodated more than 30 students. A number of students from the dormitory were rescued by police and residents in the area before being rushed to Kitovu referral hospital. Police confirmed the death of the nine students. 

But one of the community members who rushed to the scene following the fire outbreak claimed that they had by 03:15am recovered 12 bodies. Earlier information indicates that unknown persons could have locked the boys' dormitory before setting it on fire.

Rescue teams struggled to unlock the padlocks outside the dormitory doors, in an effort to save the children. A number had lost their lives by the time the rescue teams broke into rooms. 

According to a statement by police spokesperson Emilian Kayima, there is a suspicion that ten students recently expelled from the school could have had a hand in starting the fire.

"We suspect that 10 senior four students who were recently expelled due to indiscipline could have been behind the fire. We have already arrested one so that we can interrogate him," the statement reads.

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Museveni asks opposition to fight electoral violence

President Yoweri Museveni has asked opposition parties in the country to support him fight electoral violence. 

Museveni made the remarks on Saturday at State House Entebbe while meeting members of the Inter Party Organization for Dialogue (IPOD), a forum of political parties represented in parliament. 

Museveni said he's optimistic that if he garners support from political parties, political violence and commercialisation of politics will be no more. 

"I urged leaders of the opposition political parties, together with their supporters, to work with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to eradicate electoral violence and the monetization of politics to give democracy and stability a chance to flourish in Uganda," Museveni said in a short statement. 

He added; "If you want democracy and stability, do not tolerate electoral violence and money. Electoral violence is a big shame. It must not be tolerated. I was working on stopping electoral violence myself. But if I get support we shall eradicate it."

In the past months, there has been violence especially during by-elections. In the Arua by-election, more than 30 opposition politicians including members of parliament were arrested and some tortured by security agencies on the last day of campaigns. 

The arrests were triggered by the alleged stoning of one of Museveni's vehicles as he left the venue where he was campaigning for the NRM candidate. Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi's driver, Yasin Kawuma was shot dead during a state crackdown. Similarly, earlier in the Bugiri by-election, one person was also shot dead by suspected state operatives. 

The IPOD delegation to State House was led by its chairperson Fred Ebil, the secretary general of Uganda People's Congress (UPC). Others were NRM secretary general Justine Kasule Lumumba and her deputy Richard Todwong, JEEMA secretary general Fredrick Kasajja and Democratic Party secretary general Dr Gerald Siranda. The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda. 

However, it was shunned by Forum for Democratic Change. FDC vice president for eastern Uganda Salaam Musumba said that she hadn't been authorised by the party leadership to go to State House. Musumba had however attended an earlier meeting at the NRM party headquarters on Kyaddondo road. 

Lumumba said that Museveni, the chairman of NRM party could not meet them at party offices because he had officials guests at State House. This is not the first time FDC is shunning IPOD meetings at State House, insisting that the State House, being a government facility shouldn't be used for party activities. 

In 2016, the party under its former president Mugisha Muntu said that they were comfortable meeting Museveni in any other place but not at State House.

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MTN Marathon Gulu Run Attracts 3,000 as Uganda Police Win Big

By Staff Writer • The Gulu Run was the second leg of the 2018 MTN Marathon Season • 2,000 participants had registered for the run by Friday 9th November, 2018 • Elite runners from Sebei, Kapchorwa, Kwen and Bukwo districts were present • Hon Norbert Mao and Gulu LC V Chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi also […]

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Engeri olutalo gye lwongedde okulanda

OLUTALO lw'abagagga abakaayanira ebizimbe lwongedde okulanda poliisi bw'ekalambidde nti, Muhangi eteekwa okufuna ebbaluwa endala okuva ew'akulira ekitongole kya Gavumenti ekitaputa amateeka (Solicitor...

Africa Innovation Challenge launched

Johnson & Johnson ha launched the Champions of Science Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0, the second continent-wide competition calling on African innovators to submit ideas for innovative technologies, products and solutions that have the potential to create positive impact for African communities. The challenge focuses on identifying scalable and sustainable solutions to six major health and […]

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The Second Annual Mixa In Business Expo For This Saturday

FOMO Builds Up As The Mixa In Business Expo Draws Closer This will be the second edition of this annual expo It will take place at Uganda Museum on Saturday 10th of November Lots of fun things that excite children will be there Entrance is only Ug Shs 10,000 for children but parents enter for […]

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Super FM’s Stuart Kimera in Child neglect battle

By Ronnie Twine If you know names of players who scored in the recent Masaza Cup Finale game between Buddu and Ssingo, you probably got information from Stuart Kimera. He relays sports news on Super FM, Monday-Friday. His job has earned him a name in several sports circles, and areas around Super FM. Areas like […]
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Michelle Obama reveals she had an abortion years ago

Michelle Obama, wife to former US president Barak Obama says she felt "lost and alone" after suffering a miscarriage 20 years ago and underwent in vitro fertilization to conceive her two daughters. "I felt like I failed because I didn't know how common miscarriages were because we don't talk about them," the former first lady […]

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Ng’enda kubakuba omuziki mutegeere Sheebah y’ani

ABAWAGIZI bange mbalinamu ennyonta, mbeepikira era mugenda kutegeera Sheebah y'ani mu kukuba omuziki. Mu kiseera kino ndi mu kutendekebwa mu mazina n'okugogola eddoboozi ntuuke ku lunaku mulindwa nga njokya....

Okello ne Waiswa battunka ku ngule

OMUWANGUZI ku bazannyi b'omupiira okuli; Moses Waisswa, Allan Okello ne Vianne Sekajjugo waakuwona 'okukuuta enfudu'. Abasatu bano bavuganya ku ky'omuzannyi w'omupiira asinze mu 2018 mu ngule za Airtel...

Refugees in Arua riot over food, disarm police guard

Refugees in Omugo reception centre in Arua district have staged a strike to protest against the little food given to them. The refugees rampaged on Wednesday evening and disarmed a special police constable deployed at the centre.
They also took hostage some of the service providers. Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Region Police spokesperson, says it took the intervention of police from Arua town to calm down the situation, recover the fire arm and rescue the service providers. But no one was injured, Angucia said. 

According to Angucia, the refugees who were waiting for relocation to Rhino Camp settlement had earlier complained about the little food distributed to them.
 
"The Office of the Prime Minister and UNHCR are planning to distribute more food to the refugees later today," she said. This is the second time this year; refugees in Omugo have rioted over food. Two months ago, refugees in Imvepi and Omugo blocked World Vision from accessing their stores to distribute food.

They beat up some of the staff accusing them of not giving them food for almost two months and ransacked the food stores. It took the deployment of police officers from Arua town to calm down the situation and apprehend the masterminds of the chaos.

Refugee agencies are struggling to keep up with the rising number of refugees. More than 20 South Sudan refugees report to Omogo refugee reception center each day where they are kept for three days before being relocated to Rhino camp and other settlement camps.

 

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