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30/04/2020

ICT Ministry transfers UGX 500m to Education docket for radio, Tv programs

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology-ICT has transferred a total of 500 million Shillings to the Ministry of Education for the delivery of television and radio teaching and learning content during the ongoing lockdown.

Sources from the Ministry of Education indicate that there has been a crisis of identifying funds for the proposed activities due to the fact they had missed out on the 304 Billion Shillings supplementary budget for the country’s COVID-19 response.

The ICT Ministry Permanent Secretary Vincent Bagiire confirms the allocation of the said amount of money saying it will be upon their education counterparts to see how it will be distributed to serve the purpose. “The distribution and itemized allocations will be based on the guidance of the ministry of education,” he observes.

Ismail Mulindwa, the director of basic education says that money will be allocated to selected radio and TV stations that broadcast in areas unreached by the national broadcaster-Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, the main partner in implementing the program.

A total of 37 stations across the country were picked up with at least three or two perceived most listened to in a particular region. A few radio stations that BUSOGA EXPRESS has talked to have already availed airtime for the said broadcast but are yet to receive confirmation of payment from the Ministry of Education.

There are a total of 74 lessons that are planned to be aired taking over two and a half hours daily. The average amount of money for a radio program is one million Shillings. But Mulindwa says they want to ensure that radio stations will offer airtime at a subsided price.

30/04/2020

DETAILS! Killed Kasangati robber belonged to B13 criminal gang, says Police

The gang, that is under the command of a one Brian Bisaso, South Pole Junior, South Pole Ali, Coach Baali was engaged by the police on Wednesday April 29 in which a key member Muwonge Jamil alias South Pole was shot to death, spokesman Patrick Onyango said on Thursday.

Mr. Onyango said the gang leader Bisaso was arrested alongside eight others after establishing the location and their bases following a spat of robberies that had taken place in the area.

“The nine suspects are Brian Bisaso aka Obisa, Andrew Kabagambe aka Alali, Jackson Muyomba, John Bosco Kakooza, Fred Yiga, Ishaqa Bikoona, Samuel Kabalama aka Palaso, Ronald Ssendega aka Mark-Do and South Ali (not real names” he said.

Mr Onyango further revealed that the gang is composed of 15 robbers with bases in Bulamu, Namavundu,Kayebe and Kyankima villages all in Kasangati town council.

“The hunt for the remaining criminals are still ongoing,” he said.

He said the suspects are currently being detained at Kasangati police station pending court appearance.

“They are being charged with aggravated robbery,” Mr. Onyango sad.

“We want to thank the public for providing vital information that led to the dismantling of this notorious group.”

According to the police, the group had in the last few days carried out heinous crimes in the Kasangati area.

The killed robber identified as Jamil Muwonge aka South Pole was part of a criminal gang that had been terrorozing people in and around Kasaganti areas.

Muwonge was first shot in the leg as one way to disable him but he tried to attack one of the Police Officers and he was shot dead by another Officer in order to safe his colleague.

The operation followed a spat of robberies that had taken place in the area.

According to the police, on the 19/04/2020 at around 0100 hours Mr. Kusiima Jamir, a resident of Seeta Zone, Wampewo , Kasangati Town Council was attacked and robbed.

On the 19/04/2020 at around 0300 Hours, Hajji Jafari, a resident of Namavundu, Zone, Bulamu Parish, Kasangati Town Council was also robbed.

“Investigations were commenced and robbers were identified as members of B13 criminal gang under the command of BISASO BRIAN, South Pole Junior, South Pole Ali, Coach Baali and is composed of 15 robbers with bases in Bulamu, Namavundu Kayebe and Kyankima villages all in Kasaganti Town Council,” the police says.

After establishing the location and their bases, Police in Kasangati sought for support from Crime Intelligence headquarters to have the group flashed out.

The Wednesday joint operation involved a team of operatives from Crime intelligence headquarters, Kampala Metropolitan Police, Kampala North together with Kasangati Police.

The police thanked its officers for the operation.

30/04/2020

Museveni to address nation on Labour Day as companies sack workers over declined revenues.
President Yoweri Museveni will address via live broadcast on the occasion of this years’ International Labour Day, May 1, State House has announced.

“H.E Kaguta Museveni will address the Nation on the occasion of this years’ International Labour Day LabourDay May 1st via live broadcast. Please tune in to all national Televisions and Radios,” Ms. Lindah Nabusayi, his press secretary said via Twitter.

The address will be carried live on television and radio.

International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement which occurs every year on May Day.

Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Frank Tumwebaze last week announced that Ministry of Labour will not organise International labour day celebrations earlier planned to take place in Mbarara Western Uganda due to COVID-19 pandemic.

“I am writing to notify all workers and fellow citizens that due to the social disruptions caused by the COVID19 pandemic and in pursuit of the national coronavirus prevention guidelines in place, Ministry of Labour will not organise International labour day celebrations on 1st May 2020, earlier planned to take place in Mbarara,” Mr. Tumwebaze wrote.

The day has come at time when a total of 81% of the global workforce of 3.3 billion people have had their workplace fully or partly closed.

Restrictions on daily life have led to the closure of many companies and the laying off of staff – either permanently or temporarily.

The outbreak is expected to wipe out 6.7% of working hours across the world during the second quarter of 2020, according to International Labour Organization.

That is the equivalent of 195 million full-time workers losing their jobs.

The worst-hit region is predicted to be the Arab states, with an 8.1% decline in working hours (five million full-time workers).

12/03/2020

Confident: If we are to hold an election now, I can win with 80% of the vote – Bobi Wine
People Power Movement leader Hon Robert Kyagulanyi is confident that despite all the malicious propaganda the regime has done on them, they have in various ways managed to reach out to the population and convinced them to support their cause.

According to Bobi Wine, as it stands now, the numbers they have gathered can easily see them win an election against incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.

“If we are to hold an election now, I can win with 80% of the vote,” said Bobi Wine.

He however added that if at all the opposition comes together and front one candidate, it can be a landslide victory for as they can beat Musevevi by 90% votes.

“We are stronger together,” he said.

In relation to the coalition, Bobi Wine said he sees no hope of the forces of change coming together to challenge Museveni because a lot of them have concentrated on fighting individual battles with in their respective parties.

He revealed that as People Power, they can’t just seat back and wait for a coalition, they will instead go around the country mobilizing for support of their cause in the struggle.

12/03/2020

Five more presidential aspirants, including a woman, have notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of intentions to consult ahead of nominations for the 2021 presidential race.

This brings to 29 the total number of aspirants.
While announcing the end of display of voters’ register yesterday, Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, told journalists that the new aspirants include Dr Daniel Okello, Pr Godwin Ssempebwa Katuwadde, Dr Amir Kagumba, Mr Dan Matsiko, and Ms Darlen Kamusiime, the only woman daring President Museveni.

“It is crazy. From the last time I addressed you, we have received more five names and others could be coming. When they come, we shall instruct them to follow the necessary procedure to inform the police about their intended consultations,” Justice Byabakama said.
The only familiar person among the aspirants is Mr Matsiko who contested for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president in 2018, but fetched only two votes.
Mr Matsiko said: “I have a ground to start from because when I was campaigning for the FDC presidency, I moved across the country. We have to end this regime.”
Last week, Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, the former minister of Security, who up to 2018 had served in President Museveni’s Cabinet, announced his intention to run for presidency.

He is one of the 24 men who want Mr Museveni’s job. More men and women are expected to join the race.
However, for any person to be confirmed as a candidate, he or she must be nominated by EC upon fulfilment of statutory requirements.
Some of the other presidential hopefuls include Nyero Francis Elton Lakelle, who has attempted to contest in several parliamentary constituencies in Acholi Sub-region without success, and Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, alias, Bobi Wine, under his People Power pressure group.

Voters’ register display
Meanwhile, the EC yesterday ended the display of the voters’ register that commenced on February 19 at all the 34,344 polling stations across the country.
Justice Byabakama said the purpose of the exercise was to enable voters correct their particulars on the register.
“Following the conclusion of the display, the commission shall now proceed to display the list of all persons recommended for deletion or inclusion by the parish tribunal for a period of 10 days starting March 11 to March 20 at each parish or ward headquarters,” he said.

Justice Byabakama also explained that the tribunal appointed by the magistrate of the area and comprising two elders of 60 years and above, a male and female as well as three other members, will be appointed in consultation with political parties and organisations participating in elections of those specific areas.
Former coordinator of the Citizen Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda, Mr Crispin Kaheru, however, doubted whether many people had cross-checked their particulars.

“The display of the voters’ register is usually one of the major activities on the electoral roadmap. I am not sure if a significant portion of the voters went to their polling stations to confirm their details,” Mr Kaheru said.
The EC recently said they deleted between 300,000 and 500,000 people during the update of the voters register.
More people are expected to be deleted on the recommendation of the selected tribunals.
Election act 2015
Duration. The Presidential Elections Act, 2015, states that: “An aspirant may consult in preparation for his or her nomination as a presidential candidate within 12 months before the nomination date. While consulting under subsection (1), a presidential aspirant may carry out nationwide consultations; prepare his or her manifesto and other campaign materials; raise funds for his or her campaign through lawful means and convene meetings of national delegates.”

23/04/2019

Doctors mourn slain colleague.

Doctors under their umbrella organisation, the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), are mourning the death of their colleague, Dr Catherine Agaba. Dr Agaba was killed on April 12 by a watchman who was guarding her home in Muyenga, a Kampala suburb.

The watchman according to police, confessed to have killed Dr Agaba, saying she was threating his job by reporting him to the boss.
“It is with great sorrow that we learned about the gruesome murder of our very own rising star Dr Cathy Agaba. We, doctors of Uganda, mourn with the family. We understand that Dr Agaba was the family vanguard, morning star and darling of her Father "Mzee Agaba". We pray the Lord gives you strength to overcome this trying moment,” a condolence message signed by the association chairman, Dr Ekwaro Obuku, reads in part.

Dr Obuku during the requiem mass at Our Lady of Africa Church Mbuya, said Dr Agaba was a young, brilliant, hard working woman full of life and with a promising future. He said Dr Agaba represented the youth who are the majority and hoping for a safe and prosperous Uganda that works for every citizen, but was unfortunate to be killed by a fellow youth for trivial reasons.

“Dr Agaba's killing depicts the vulnerability of our Ugandan women and girl child today. Recently, over 23 women were killed serially in Metropolitan Kampala, whose cases are yet to be resolved. Our treasurer UMA Busoga Branch was gunned down at his home months ago, the criminals are yet to face Justice,” he said.
He said police should do more to prevent such occurrences instead of only being swift in arresting suspects.

“While we commend strongly the Uganda Police Force for taking quick action to bring Dr Agaba's murderer to book; we implore the Police leadership to invest more in prevention and fighting crime rather than tear-gas and similar items that do not necessarily benefit the common Ugandan citizen,” he said.

“We request the Police to immediately release our members and fellow Doctors (including Dr Mohammed Hassan Mohammed, Dr Agabas boyfriend), following due processes like Police Bond now that the suspect has been identified, detained and awaits Justice,” he added.

23/04/2019

The 1st batch of Uganda Airlines jets touch down

President Museveni has this morning received two bombardier CRJ900 jets at Entebbe International Airport. The aircrafts touched the ground at 9:55am amid ululations from guests signalling the official revival of Uganda’s national carrier, which was grounded in 2001.

Before landing, the air crafts first circled around the airport. President, Yoweri Museveni officially received the planes at 9:57am after being water cannoned, a common tradition when a country or company receives new planes.

People danced and shouted at the new dawn. The word Uganda Airlines spotted the sides of the planes. Uganda had finally gotten a national carrier. The two air crafts have registration number 5x-KOB and 5x-EQU.

Also at the event were Works and Transport Minister, Monica Azuba Ntege, Uganda National Roads boss Allen Kagina among other dignitaries.

The Bombardier CRJ900 hit the skies for the first test flight at Montreal Mirabel International Airport, Canada recently. An 8-minute video clip was uploaded on YouTube showing the test flight. The video clip triggered excitement from Ugandans.

With its pilots further trained in Canada by the manufacturers, the pair flew out of Montreal on Friday and passed through northern Canada.

Last year, Uganda ordered for four CRJ900 regional jets as part of the much-anticipated plan for the revival of Uganda Airlines. The revived airline will be the first carrier to operate the new CRJ-series atmosphere cabin in Africa.

Government paid Shillings 280 billion for the first two planes through a supplementary budget approval by Parliament. The Uganda National Airlines Company will operate the CRJ900 in dual-class configuration with 76 economy seats and 12 first class seats.

According to the manufacturer, the new model atmosphere cabin sets new standards of passenger experience in the regional jet market segment.

The first Bombardier was supposed to be delivered last month. But there were changes in the programme. The initial plan was that the manufacturer would be delivering a jet per month starting January. This arrangement will be followed after delivery of the first aircraft.

The revival of the national carrier has divided opinions with some government technocrats, including some at the Central Bank opposing it. Government maintained it needed a carrier to promote tourism and ensure national pride

23/04/2019

Dr. Stella Nyanzi sent back on remand, court on renovation.
The hearing of a cyber harassment case against a Makerere University Researcher Dr. Stella Nyanzi has been adjourned and further remanded to Luzira prison until May 9th 2019.

The case has been adjourned by the presiding magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu on ground that Buganda Road Court premises are undergoing renovation.

Dr Stella Nyanzi is charged with offenses relating to attacking the privacy of President M7 and that of his late mother,Esteri Kokundeka.

Prosecution stated that Dr. Nyanzi with a motive to disturb the peace of President Museveni,posted obscene messages on her official face book page (Stella Nyanzi) while attacking the privacy of the President.

23/04/2019

Govt injects shs 2b in Green jobs

The government has provided shs 2b for apprenticeship under the Green Jobs program under the ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development.

The money is reflected in the ministry’s approved budget proposals for FY 2019/20 and will be rolled out for the year starting July 1, 2019.

The ministry is implementing the Green Jobs program that is aimed at the creation of green and decent jobs, enhancement of labour productivity and reduction of poverty.

According to the line minister Mrs Janat Mukwaya, the program is critical to socio-economic transformation of Uganda.

Mrs Mukwaya however stated that shs 30b is what was requested by the ministry for apprenticeship and that the shs 2b earmarked for the next financial year is inadequate, given the target outputs and demand in the country’s unemployed population.

19/04/2019

District officials panic over dress code

t least nine Kayunga District officials are to face disciplinary action over indecent dressing, Daily Monitor has established.
Without giving names, Mr Benson Humphrey Otim, the acting chief administrative officer (CAO), said the affected staff members had defied a recent directive from the his office, asking them to comply with the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, 2010.

“Last year, I issued an internal memo in which I reminded all staff to comply with the acceptable dress code, but some of them defied this directive. I have written to them to show cause why they should not face disciplinary action,” Mr Otim said during an interview on Tuesday.

In 2017, the Ministry of Public Service issued guidelines banning sleeveless, transparent and tight clothing for non-uniformed officers in Public Service.

The Public Service permanent secretary, Ms Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, said the guidelines were in line with the Public Service Standing Orders, 2010.

According to Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, all civil servants are required to dress decently and in generally acceptable standards in the Ugandan

The orders, however, do not highlight what would constitute decent, smart and reasonable dressing.
In line with the guidelines, all female members of the public service are required to dress in a skirt or dress that does not stop above the knee, with a smart, long or short-sleeved blouse.

All clothing is expected to cover the cleavage, navel and the back while sleeveless and transparent blouses and dresses were banned.
Also banned are tight-fitting dresses and skirts, flat shoes and coloured hair presented in form of natural, braids and hair extensions.
Female employees are also not allowed to have long nails measuring more than three inches, bright and multi-coloured nail polish and chandelier earrings.

Interdiction
Mr Otim said if the officers are found culpable by the district service commission, they will be interdicted.

This has thrown district staff into panic, prompting male civil servants to put on neat trousers and shirts with neck-ties.
On the other hand, their female counterparts are also wearing long dresses or skirts with blouses.
“We have to comply or else you get into trouble,” one civil servants who preferred anonymity, said.

However, other district staff members suggested that government should provide them with allowances to buy the required attires, saying the salary they get are too little to enable them afford to buy suits and nice shirts and trousers.

19/04/2019

Museveni drops Isoke, appoints Byenkya new land boss

President Museveni has appointed former Hoima District Woman MP Beatrice Nyakaisiki Byenkya as the head of Uganda Land Commission, replacing Mr Baguma Isoke.

Mr Isoke has served the Commission since August 2013. ULC is a statutory body charged with managing government (public) land in the country.
In a letter dated April 8, 2019 addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Museveni also named new members to the commission, only retaining Mr Charles Muhoozi.

The President, in a letter confirmed by State House and Lands Minister Betty Amongi last evening did not explain why he replaced the Isoke Commission. Mr Isoke who served his two terms as ULC boss replaced the late Jehoash Mayanja Nkangi.
The new members include former Iganga district chairperson Mr Asuma Kyafu; former Gulu university Vice Chancellor Prof Nyeko Pen-Mogi and Ms Stella Achan.

The President also appointed former Kabale Town Clerk Mr Rukiika Bujara as a member of the commission.
“I hereby forward their names and curriculum vitae to you for Parliamentary approval,” reads Mr Museveni’s letter.
Currently, the House is on recess to allow MPs scrutinise the 2019/20 budget before resuming next week.
However, it is not yet clear when the House Appointments Committee chaired by Speaker will convene to vet the ULC appointees.

Who is Byenkya
Ms Byenkya and others legislators in 7th Parliament came to the public lime light in 2005 after rejecting Shs5m that was given out to lawmakers to carry out public consultations on the Article 105 (2)of 1995 Constitution. The disputed constitutional amendment sought to remove the term limits. After she lost her sit in Parliament, President appointed Ms Byenkya to the Immigration and Citizen control Board in 2012.

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