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WE TOLD YOU! SPEAKER SUSPENDS MAYOR, D/MAYOR & 25 ERRANT COUNCILORS WHO WALKED OUT OF COUNCIL CALLED TO HONOUR OULANYAH

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STORY BY:
MARY NAKASI
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

LAST week, this investigative news website leaked a story about instructions given by Lubaga Municipality Council Speaker Musah Mbaziira to the disciplinary committee to investigate and punish mayor Zacchy Mberaze, deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and 25 councilors over indiscipline.
Mbaziira also vowed to engage NUP Party secretary General Lewis Rubongoya about the indiscipline of some of his party councilors saying instead of representing and working for the people, they are busy playing street and showbiz politics.
He however thanked majority councilors who ignored Mberaze and Fugge, shunned their useless protest and remained seated in the council.
“We can’t allow would be exemplary leaders to take this council for a market. Those who walked-out will face penalties. We must respect this council and if there is any concern, kindly raise it and let members have deliberations, and we agree on what to do next. Don’t just bring here your hooliganism, if they are no longer interested in representing their voters, let them resign.” Said a tough speaking Speaker Mbaziira. The walkout of Mberaze and his clique happened on Monday this week, during an ordinary council convened by Speaker Mbaziira at Jevine Hotel in Lubaga. A day after President Museveni had announced the death of Oulanyah who passed on from a Seattle Hospital in United States of America.

MBERAZE, FUGGE & 25 COUNCILORS SUDPENDED
We can reliably inform you our esteemed readers that, Speaker Mbaziira has finally suspended Mberaze, Fugge and a group of councilors from council sessions.
Using his discretion under Rule 53 of the Council Standard Rules of Procedure, Speaker Mbaziira has directed Division Clerk to Council Lubaga Division Urban Council, “To communicate the above suspension to these errant members as directed under Rule 53(7) of the Council 
Standard Rules of Procedure.”
In a letter to Division Clerk to council dated March 29, 2022, Speaker Mbaziira said, “During the previous Ordinary Council meeting held on March 21, 2022, at Jevine Hotel, a total of 25 councilors led by Deputy Mayor  abused the decorum of council by shouting on top of their voices, insulting fellow members, undressing in council chambers and putting on ‘PRISON ATTIRES’, ordering the exit of council members, ordering the adjournment of council, failing to fulfil the council duty of presenting the report of the deputy mayor thereby interrupting Council business.”
According to Speaker Mbaziira, Council consequently resolved under MIN. NO. KCCA/LDUC, 01/03/2022 that these errant members be suspended from both Council and Committee sessions and make an apology or a letter of expression of regret at the end of their suspension.
Speaker Mbaziira attached a copy of members suspended for further reference.

WHAT HAPPENED 
Mberaze, Fugge and a group of councilors first signed for the allowance of 210,000, took tea and eats then after, walked out in protest, a few minutes after council speaker Mbaziira asked members to rise on their feet, take a minute of silence in remembrance of departed Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah.*
Our inside sources in the office of Lubaga Speaker have revealed to us that, Mbaziira is very much disappointed by Mberaze and Fugge who chose to walkout at a time council was honouring the departed Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, vowing to punish them for their misconduct.
Before Mberaze and team walked out of the council,  Speaker Mbaziira said, “I am saddened by the demise of the 11th Parliament Speaker Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, which occurred in Seatle, United States of America on March 20, 2022. He has always fought to serve truthfully and equally despite political differences in our country.”
Lubaga Speaker said, It’s unfortunate that Oulanyah passed on before fully serving his nation.  
Mbaziira talked about Oulanyah as a very vibrant and mighty gentleman with quite abundance of character as evidenced by his legacy since the day he took office, to the day God called him. His deeds have greatly impacted the nation and shall forever be recognised and remembered.
“Let’s stand on our feet for a moment of silence and pray for our colleague and all our departed loved ones to continue resting in eternal Peace, Amen!” Said Speaker Mbaziira. He  also asked council to officially welcome new members, councilor Wasswa Edward Gulu for Kasubi and Hellen Butayi councilor representing Nakulabye.
Mbaziira expected Mberaze and his deputy to take to the floor and pay tribute to the fallen Speaker of Parliament but they instead chose to lead a protest and moved out of a council meeting.
Other councilors mostly from NUP Party looked at Mberaze, Fugge and a clique of fellow councilors in disbelief, since they were not aware of what was going on.
Fugge who led the protest after taking to the floor, sang the Buganda anthem something which has been condemned by fellow councilors. She tried to woe councilors to follow her and leave an empty council hall, but she was instead embarrassed after majority NUP councilors rejected her deal.
A one Yusuf Katabira told her off saying, “We are here to use this platform to address the issues affecting the people we represent. Now, if we don’t use this council and instead protest, then we will be playing cheap politics.”
However councilor Dennis Magomu one of those who moved out said the protest was about skyrocketing basic needs prices.
Katabira and other councilors did not agree with this reasoning. They said, “Where was the consesus? Did we first sit and agree on the walk out as opposition or NUP councilors? Who sanctioned the walkout? Was it NUP caucus? So you thought we would join such a useless protest we were not informed about? Any matter affecting our electorates must be raised on the floor, we deliberate about it, vote or pass a resolution to Kampala Capital City Authority council headed by NUP Speaker Zahara Luyirika or Parliament of Uganda.”
Those who did not move out include the 39 NUP councilors. For starters, this council has about 64 NUP councilors and they are the majority. 
Katabira who was supported by other councilors like Luyinda accused Mberaze of playing childish politics.
They gave an example of railway land where people were being evicted, matter was brought in the council and it was fully resolved.
“We did not have to protest and strip naked just like Mberaze’s team did. We are leaders, let us learn how such matters are solved. We must be orderly.” Said Luyinda. 
Former KCCA councilor Ismael Ddamba Musajjatasuliraawo rubbished councilors who say they walked out due to sky rocketing commodity prices saying, Lubaga urban council has no connection, whatsover, with the high prices or how they should be cut.
He doubted whether Mberaze or Fugge, or any of those councilors who moved out bothered to investigate and find out why commodity prices are high. 
“Did they visit any company, factory or markets to find out why prices skyrocketed? Or they were just playing cheap politics? Which impact can for God’s sake, a mere Lubaga councilor cause to the rising prices? Mberaze and team should stop hoodwinking our people.” Said Ddamba in one of his audios sent to a Lubaga South platform. 
Back to the council meeting, Speaker Mbaziira addressed council about the Uganda Urban Council Speaker’s Association General Assembly (U.U.C.S.A) a three day program which took place from January 26-28, 2022 at Ntale School in Mbarara.
It was attended by Speakers from divisions, local councils and authorities. They unanimously elected Musa Mbaziira, their leader.
Before adjourning the council, he talked about a political meeting which was held at the division premises and as a result, some councilors were arrested and sent to prison. “I would like to implore his Worship the mayor and Honourable councilors to embrace unity. If there was a noble cause for council to move onto the streets, we all had to be made aware and agree as a team. I therefore condemn the acts that transpired on that day and urge you members to avoid unnecessary politicking.”
What we are now waiting for, are the  investigations into the conduct of councilors who walked out and how they will be punished. 

LIST OF UNDISCIPLINED COUNCILORS WHO WALKED OUT
Of the 27 councilors who walked out, 26 are members of NUP Party while one, D’cluck Kamya is an FDC member. Full list has; Zaccy Mberaze, Rehema Fugge, Kisawuzi Alex, Kyagaba Alex, Kamya D’cluker, Kizza Clement, Katumba Ivan, Migamba Suzan, Nakiridde Silvia, Lusembo Musa, Kayima Richard, Nabukalu Halima, Tendo Sulaina, Makula Vicky, Kato Oscar Peter and Muguluma Fatuma.
Others are; Magomu Dennis, Kyambadde Fred, Nagawa Margaret, Kizza Emmanuel Mayanja, Damba Sunday, Lukenge Ronald, Nkambwe Idd, Nakiyingi Dorothy, Jamil Isiko, Namuwonge Allen and Akankwasa Rogers.”

BELLOW ARE THE COUNCILORS WHO DID NOT WALKOUT
A good number of NUP, FDC, DP and NRM councilors remained and council business went on perfectly.  
They are; Nabiddo Shamim, Nanyange Leah, Chief Mboowa, Nantongo Sarah, Mukasa Norman, Mpungu Muluta, Namakula Agnes, Ssempa Sulaiman, Maggie Ssemukaaya, Namusoke Leah, Nakitende Sharifah, Ampayire Sandra, Najjengo Betty and Katabira Yusuf.”
Others who did not move out are; Ronald Ssemaganda, Lubowa Bonny, Ssekitayira R., Sumayiya K, Nalubwaama E, Nagayi V, Mutumba R, Luyimba J, Sam K, Sylivia Nasozi, Nakazi B and Ssemanda Ibra.
Others are; Kasozi H, Mpiima H, Nagawa R, Nuliat M,  Simbwa Umar, Nandawula Scola, Katumba Yahaya, Nyombi Fatuma, Ssenyonjo Sulaim and Ssebunya Mark.

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WHAT NO BODY HAS TOLD YOU ABOUT KAGENYI LUKKA, TEAM MUHOOZI COORDINATOR EASTERN REGION WHO WAS APPOINTED D/RDC MANAFWA DISTRICT

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PHOTO: Property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia and the newly appointed Deputy RDC Kagenyi Lukka are very close friends. The two were at a party recently

STORY BY:
MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

A RENOWN Team Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) coordinator for Eastern region, ruling NRM Party defender, journalist and a political analyst, Mr. Kagenyi Lukka was last week appointed by the Head of State, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni as the new deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) for Manafwa district located in Bugishu Subregion, Eastern Uganda.
He has already consented and promised to work with all leaders in the district to make Manafwa a model district.
Politicians and city tycoons in Kampala are still congratulating Kagenyi Lukka, a gentleman who is well known in circles of powerful businessmen. He is a close friend to property mogul Sudhir Ruperelia and his son Rajiv Ruparelia.
For those who remember the party organised by tycoon Sudhir a few weeks ago when he defeated Bank of Uganda in the Supreme Court, Sudhir was seen hugging Kagenyi, thanking him for standing with the family. 
It’s on record, Kagenyi a regular tv show panelist used his shows to advise Bank of Uganda not to make financial blunders against Crane Bank Ltd, but officials at the Central Bank were adamant!
Through his articles published by The Edge news website, Kagenyi who is a graduate with a Bachelors in Business Administration identified loopholes in the Bank of Uganda – Crane Bank take over deal and alerted Central Bank not to be misled, but in vain! 
His articles and analysis he made on TVs about the Bank of Uganda – Crane Bank Ltd hullabaloo won him recognition by financial experts and was therefore invited in a number of conferences as a Speaker.
In politics, if you want to test Kagenyi’s anger, attack President Museveni, his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba or NRM Party! You will see him with gloves off! Being a journalist has not in any way barred Kagenyi Lukka from demonstrating his support and loyalty to NRM leadership. 
He has openly spread the Team Muhoozi gospel in Eastern Uganda, reached out to hundreds of youth using funds from his pockets to support activities involving youth.
In a tweet by EALA MP Fred Mukasa Mbidde who doubles as Democratic Party  (DP) Vice President, he congratulated his long time friend Kagenyi Lukka and thanked him for his consistence is supporting a party and leaders of his choice. 
It’s true, Kagenyi has never staggered in politics since his University days at Kyambogo University. He has been a yellow boy 311.
Writing in his hard English, Hon. Mbidde tweeted, “My brother Kagenyi Lukka, my fervent and unfeigned contrafibularities to you upon your appointment as Deputy RDC Manafwa. You have always been paradigmatic to inferential deductive discourse in your defence of President Museveni, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and your party NRM.”

ABOUT KAGENYI LUKKA 
Born 41 years ago, Kagenyi is a typical Mugwere from Budaka district. He comes from the lineage of Princes known as Abakomolo which produces Bagwere Cultural leaders. Bakomolo originated from the present day Butebo district formerly part of Palisa.
Kagenyi was however born in Buganda at Mengo Hospital, Margaret ward by a Muganda mum, the late Margaret Nabukalu of Lugave clan. Mama Kagenyi was coming from Kyanuuna Parish, Namayumba Subcounty, Wakiso district.  About his late father Ephraim Mujomba Kintu, he was a Mugwere. He came to Kampala as a youth in 1950s and in 60s, got married to his love Margaret Nabukalu.
Kagenyi Lukka started his education at Bat Valley Primary School, went to Buganda Road Primary School and sat Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) from a village school.
He passed very well and was admitted at Kibuli Muslim Secondary School. He was elected Luwangula Hall prefect. Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko and Nile Post Editor Edris Kiggundu were in the same hall with Kagenyi. He was their prefect. Bruhan Byaruhanga, former KCCA Deputy Speaker, was classes ahead of Kagenyi, Nsereko and Kiggundu.
Kagenyi Lukka sat for his UACE at Old Kampala Secondary School from where he was admitted at Kyambogo University.

After his graduation, he went for Kyeyo but things didn’t work out as he expected.
He returned to set up a media empire and Kagenyi Holdings which deals in Project Proposals, Work Plan and Property Management.
Because he was so vibrant in promoting President Museveni at Kyambogo University, in 2001 Dr. Kazza Besigye who was contesting against President Museveni sent for him.
We are reliably informed, Kagenyi was in company of John Kikonyogo and veteran journalist Tony Geoffrey Owana.
Dr. KB wanted to sign the three gentlemen but Kagenyi openly told him how he can’t serve two masters at ago.
“I am a staunch supporter of President Museveni. I will never betray him. Sorry Doctor, I have to go…”
Said Kagenyi.
He picked his note book and left Kasangati home, Besigye’s residence.
He was followed by Tony Owana, leaving John Kikonyogo behind, who until today, is FDC’s deputy Spokesperson.
Since then, Kagenyi has been an ardent NRM member and a supporter.
In 2020, he contested in NRM MP Primaries and narrowly lost to Robert Kasolo for Ikiiki County in Budaka district. 
During primaries, Kagenyi organized sports events, supported education and gave out free spraying pumps to farmers’ groups in his district.
When he lost, Budaka people wanted their son to contest as an independent in the general elections saying the party primaries were not free and fair.
Kagenyi however refused saying, he will go with the party position. He in fact campaigned for Robert Kasolo and he won to become area MP. That shows how loyal Kagenyi is to the NRM Party. 

MY FIRST 100 DAYS AS DEPUTY RDC MANAFWA DISTRICT
Talked about as a performer, Mr. Kagenyi has committed himself to serve the people of Manafwa district without discrimination.
Speaking to this investigative news website, Kagenyi saluted His Excellency the President for identifying him and promised to serve all people with one heart.
“I am not only going to monitor government programs but with all leaders in the district, we will make sure implementation is observed.” Said D/RDC Kagenyi Lukka. He revealed to us the approach he will apply to make sure Manafwa becomes a model district. 
“I am going to use the approach of See, Look, Observe, before I put into Action.” Revealed Kagenyi.
He told us that, in his first 100 days as D/RDC Manafwa, he will liase with the district security committee to meet all LC leadership, identify their problems especially pertaining security. 
This will involve Secretaries for Defence and LC 1 chaimen from every village. Then the local councils mobilise locals around the district.
Secondly,  Kagenyi is looking at carrying out boundary opening to know the Manafwa district boundaries versus those of theor neigbours. This is intended to analyse the securiry threats to the district.
Addressing the pertinent issue of Parish develop fund, D/RDC Kagenyi says, the 81 parishes which make up Manafwa district will each get its money.
“And not only getting it but we will make sure we do follow up so that money given is used strictly for the intended purpose.” Said Kagenyi.
His other priority is one concerning accountability of tax payers money. He plans to start and launch an accountability day in Manafwa district.
He wants who ever gets government money, to give accountability. “We want to have value for money in Manafwa district. I want to make manafwa a model district, We have gone to work.” Said Kagenyi, a very calm and generous young man but very strict if it comes to work.

News Editor Media Team wishes to congratulate our colleague Kagenyi Lukka and thank President Museveni for identifying one of our own. Mr. Kagenyi, expect full support from this fastest growing news website.  

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‘WE DON’T HAVE A NEWLY APPOINTED MASAKA CITY RCC IN NAMES OF KASEKENDE RONALD, DON’T BE DUPED’, WARNS MINISTER MILLY BABALANDA

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WE DON’T KNOW HIM: Minister Babalanda disowns Kasekende Ronald (left in the photo). Says Masaka City RCC is Katende Ronald who is attached to the office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Kyambogo.

NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

HON. MILLY Babalanda, minister in charge of Presidency has disowned a one Ronald Kasekende who some media reports have been misleading public that he is the newly appointed RCC Masaka City.
Minister has cleared the air that, on the list released on Thursday and signed by the appointing Authority President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Masaka RCC is Katende Ronald who has been attached at the Office of NRM National Chairman (ONC) Kyambogo not any one else.
“Public and in particular Masaka people should not be duped. There was no mistake made in the official list of RCC/RDC reshuffle released on Thursday. It is Katende Ronald who was appointed,  not any other person. You are asked to remain calm, the new RCC will take over office very soon.” Line minister Milly Babalanda told journalists today evening. 

Minister Babalanda cameout at a time when people in Masaka were being confused by Kasekende Ronald’s supporters on how their man is the rightful appointed RCC and that, it was a typo the list to have Katende Ronald.
This news website had been informed how Kasekende who had spent about 4 years on Kyeyo in Germany returned home a few weeks back to be enthroned as Masaka RCC.
There have been reports, how Kasekende Ronald got invitation to State House tomorrow Monday, to be briefed on how he will take over Masaka City RCC’s office.
Minister Babalanda says all these are lies and has warned Kasekende to desist from impersonation or else, he will be dealt with accordingly.
NRM supporters in Masaka had risen up in protest, saying they can’t allow two brothers Kasekende Ronald and Kambugu to be appointed RCC and another one as Deputy RDC Lwengo district yet both were staunch opposition members who led  goons to insult ruling party officials in last year’s General election.  
NRM Youth like Bulegeya, NRM Chairman Katumba, Ssenkungu and others had already vowed to cause havoc in Masaka City if it’s true that Kasekende is the new RCC.
“We will not allow this boy who has been insulting leaders of the ruling party to be appointed RCC. Over our dead bodies.”
NRM leaders in Masaka city vowed.

Shockingly, even in opposition, leaders including NUP’s Masaka City Mayor Florence Namayanja had stamped the ground, saying they can’t allow Kasekende to be posted to Masaka City as RCC accusing him of being stubborn.
What will surprise you our dear readers, mayor Namayanja, Kambugu and Kasekende are related. But don’t see eye to eye.
Namayanja and Kambugu share a dad while Kambugu and Kasekende are sons of the same mother. 
It is alleged, Namayanja blocked Kambugu from getting NUP ticket in last year’s election, forcing him to contest as an independent. 
The three relatives were Democratic Party members who joined NUP just months to General elections.
However, for Kasekende who was serving as a youth councilor on DP ticket last term, he did not contest in last year’s election since he wasn’t in the country.
Namayanja and her brothers are at loggerheads and the appointment of Kambugu as Deputy RDC was bad news to the city mayor.
Watch the space!

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WHY MUSEVENI APPOINTED IGG BETI KAMYA’S BLUE-EYED BOY HASSAN KASIBANTE RDC OBONGI DISTRICT

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STORY BY:
MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

COMMONLY known as ‘Hassan de mayor’, young man Hassan Kasibante was on Thursday this week appointed by President Museveni as a Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and posted to Obongi District, West Nile, Northern Uganda.
Political analysts say, Hassan Kasibante, a former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party hardworking youth, is one of the best signings ever, made by His Excellency the President in the appointment of RDCs.
Until recently, Hassan Kasibante, a jovial and friendly youth was serving as Personal Assistant to IGG Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. In fact, he is her longest serving Personal Assistant.
Known for his superb mobilisation skills and being down to earth, there is no doubt that Hassan Kasibante will perform to pure satistifaction in Obongi district.
Hassan received his first public recognition as Hon. Beti Kamya’s personal assistant in 2006 right after Kamya had won the famous contest of the Rubaga North MP seat on Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket. He became popular the day Beti kamya was spat by the FDC party on the position of her will.
Hassan then mobilised and arranged an informal congregation to attack the FDC headquarters, an event which earned him remarkable political popularity in the region. 
The departure of Beti kamya from the FDC party was the point of breeding a new party, The Uganda Federal Alliance (UFA) and in this party there was no boss above the two, Hassan being Beti’s right hand throughout the days of the UFA party. 
Insiders say, ” When Beti Kamya discovered that Hassan was a dependable youngman, very honest, hardworking and loyal, She did not want to leave him behind.” For starters, this is the boy who almost did all the donkey work when Hon. Beti Kamya contested for President in 2011.
He would excuse himself from the campaign trail, run to different radio talkshows to promote his UFA candidate, then get unto a bus to catch up with his boss and morale boost Hon. Beti Kamya’s campaign rallies.
Friends who donated funds to fuel Kamya’s campaigns, would assign Hassan to go and pick the money. Ask Hon. Beti, she will tell you, this boy didn’t steal even a coin! 
Him and a one Baker Byayi (now in NUP), were in charge of media desk for Hon. Beti, organising press conferences and booking for her radio and tv shows.
Shortly after 2011 General elections, things were not all that good financially for Beti Kamya but Hassan made sure her boss and UFA party activities get media coverage.
Sometimes Hassan would organise a press conference for Beti at UFA headquaters in Kabuusu and the party could hardly raise transport refund for journalists! With Hassan’s convincing tongue, journalists played it cool and some footed all the way to their workstations.   
Later on, when Beti Kamya received several position appointments in the central government and on all these favours, Hassan has always shared a piece as the Personal Assistant of Beti Kamya. 
A few hours after the appointment of Beti as Kampala minister, Hassan called one of his friends and told him how his chances to remain Beti’s PA were very slim!
“I am worried, she might give the job to one of her well educated family members. I am finished!” Hasssan told a friend.
However, very early in the morning of the next day, Hassan received a call from his boss Beti Kamya, the then newly appointed Kampala minister instructing him to urgently liase with journalists who were thronging her Lungujja residence for a maiden interview.
“Where are you Hassan, don’t you know that we have been  appointed by the President as Kampala minister? Hurry up, come at home and handle these journalists.” Hon. Beti told Hassan Kasibante.
Because of the excitement, he even forgot to put on shoes, instead jumped on a bodaboda from ku Munaku in Kasubi where he was renting a muzigo, to Kamya’s Lungujja home. 

While she served as Kampala minister, Beti did not leave this boy behind. She was always there for him and when he lost his dad, Beti and then State minister for Kampala Benny Bugembe attended the burial. Even when President appointed her Lands minister, she moved on with her PA.
When Beti was elevated to IGG last year, she didn’t leave Hassan behind. She moved along with him and he has been doing a recommendable job.
A very humble young man, incorruptible and workaholic, his excellent service as the personal assistant to Hon. Beti Kamya couldn’t let his several talents go unnoticed. Such as his super strategic mind and unmatched oratory skills.
No wonder Mzee and the minister of Presidency Hon. Milly Babalanda identified this resourceful young man and appointed him RDC Obongi district.
When this news website reached him to find out how he feels about this apointment, Hassan Kasibante had this to say, “I want to thank His Excellency the President for giving me this golden opportunity and i am ready to serve my country with one heart. I will make sure that all government programs are perfectly monitored, I am taking the anti-corruption message to Obongi district.”
“I will make sure that the Parish model funds work for the people of Abongi and will foster peace and security in the district. We will make sure the environment in the district is attractive for business.” Revealed Hassan Kasibante, who is well conversant with local government politics. He once contested for councilor representing Lubya at Lubaga district.

News Editor Media wishes to congratulate Mr. Hassan Kasibante for this appointment. We wish you good luck and will give you full support as you serve your country.

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MP MUKASA TO PAY SCHOOL FEES FOR ORPHANS OF FALLEN TOP NUP MOBILISER

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PHOTO: Hon. Mukasa (in a tie) burying NUP’s Umar Lweere in Kikaaya-Bulenga, yesterday

ANNA LUGGYA
LUBAGA SOUTH 

MEMBER of Parliament for Rubaga South Constituency, Aloysius Talton Gold Mukasa was saddened by the death of Umar Lweere, a top National Unity Platform mobilizer in Lubaga who passed on yesterday after a short time illness.
The late Umar Lweere has been serving on Local Council One (LC1) Bulwa village, Lubaga Parish in Rubaga South constituency as the village Secretary for Defence.
At the burial function in Bulenga-Kikaaya, Wakiso district, Hon. Mukasa said people like Umar Lweere who stand for the truth and good governance in the country should be given a decent send-off because they choose not to betray their country.
As opposition NUP Party, MP Mukasa said they will dearly miss Lweere because he has been very fundamental in preaching the gospel of democracy and his efforts during the last General elections where the party banked on him to mobilise for its candidates in Lubaga South.
“On behalf of National Unity Platform, I want to salute my brother Umar Lweere for loving his country and for being a great NUP mobilizer. His death has been untimely, gone at a time we badly needed his immense contribution towards liberation of this country. We shall miss you Umar.” Said MP Mukasa.
On this note, Hon. Mukasa pledged to pay school fees for the late Lweere’s children sending a clear message to those in the struggle that their efforts will never be in vain! 
MP Mukasa who was in company of wife Lillian, contributed money in cash to help in burial arrangements.
In attendence were; Councillor Ronald Mutumba, Ssemuli Daniel, chairman Buwembo Yusuf, Ssegirinya John Baptist and other leaders.
A down to earth Rubaga South MP, Aloysius Mukasa shocked mourners when he took part in digging the grave of a fallen comrade.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, hundreds of Rubaga South People gathered in Busega to receive maize seeds from their area Member of Parliament Hon. Aloysius Mukasa ahead of a rainy season.
Function took place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Busega.
This was the second time MP Mukasa was giving out maize seeds to his constituents, the first one was last year in Kitebi. Also click to read this story: ACTIONS NOW: MP MUKASA DELIVERS 3000 KGS OF MAIZE SEEDS TO LUBAGA SOUTH PEOPLE, SUCCESSFULLY BLOCKS RAILWAY’S LAND EVICTIONS
Hon. Mukasa told Lubaga people how other Mps from uncountry wanted him to give away these seeds he lobbied from Parliament since his constituency is in Kampala where there are no gardens. 
“I told them off how my people also have villages where they come from, their ancestral homes. And can use that land for planting maize. I am happy that you have gathered here in big numbers to receive the seeds. Go and plant them ahead of the season.” MP Mukasa told his constituents.

Area councilor Asia Nagudi said, “Great thanks to our Honorable MP Mukasa Aloysius. We appreciate your services, I also thank all leaders who were involved. To some of fellow leaders who like useless fights, i Quote from Mother Tereza, ‘If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other’. Intrigue and fighting each other will never bring peace amongst us.”
Nagudi did not name those leaders her message targeted. However political analysts say, this messages served better to other area councilors who skipped this function.
One Ssalongo Sam posted on a Lubaga WhatsApp group and said, “For years i have been in Lubaga, this is my first time i have seen an MP who gives geberously to his constituents and lobbies for his people. Others have been feeding us on words. Hon. Mukasa gives Lubaga people free clean water every week, and bow he has lobbied for us maize seeds. We will never think about substituting such a leader. Continue serving us our beloved MP, we appreciate.”
He was accompanied by councilors who included;; Kigozi Rose Nalubwama, Ronald Mutumba, Nakiyingi Dorothy, Damba Sunday, Isiko Jamil, Nanyange Leah, Nasozi Sylvia, Nagudi Asia, Kyambade Fred(Munyoro), Luyinda Moses, Mpungu Muluta, Nalubwama Ester, Najjengo Betty, Mukasa George Norman and NUP Lubaga leaders headed by Yusuf Buwembo and Ssegirinya John Baptist.
Present were religious leaders and other local leaders who thanked their MP for being a pro-people.

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REASONS WHY AUTHORITIES SHOULD WORK OUT A PLAN TO RELOCATE UGANDA’S CAPITAL CITY FROM KAMPALA TO NAKASONGOLA

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OPINION BY:
BRIAN MUKALAZI
bmukalazi@ecmafrica.org

IF you were a first-time visitor in Kampala city, only 30 minutes on any Kampala Street would be enough for you to appreciate the city’s stature. 
In those few minutes, you would be stunned by the city’s level of disorganization, lawlessness and the poorly planned infrastructure. 
Kampala, which also serves both as Uganda’s commercial and administrative capital, is plagued by a multitude of problems ranging from non-functional traffic regulations, uncoordinated road networks to congestion caused by people, vehicles, Boda bodas and buildings.   
Due to poor traffic management, worsened by both road users and traffic police, it is estimated that the average speed of vehicles in Kampala is 26 km/h and that over 24,000 man-hours are lost in traffic jams each year. With that, Kampala ranks among the top 20 African cities with the worst traffic on the continent. 

There has been failure to enforce physical planning standards, which has in itself made the city unsafe for its residents. In some locations within the city, you will find residential/commercial buildings, lodges, bars, churches, markets and schools, all crammed in the same place. 
On virtually all counts, it is fair to say that the Kampala City Council Authority, Uganda Police and other responsible government agencies, have failed in the management of the city. So many policies have been tried, reinvented and tried again but with little success. 
To be honest, I sometimes feel sorry for the city planners because no matter how hard they try, the problems just get worse. And I doubt whether there’s any quantity of resources that can be employed to transform Kampala from its current village-like status to a first-class city.  Instead, we should identify a new location, develop it and relocate the capital there.  
And if that was to happen, I would, without hesitation, recommend Nakasongola district as the new capital location. Obviously, this is not the first time that a proposal like this is being voiced – in the past, different Ugandan governments, including the NRM, have all expressed some interest in the subject. 
I would pick Nakasongola for three key strategic reasons: first is its central location, then security and the fact that it is still a largely virgin area, which would allow for proper physical planning and development. 

Nakasongola is one of the most central districts in the Country and can easily be accessed by all other regions. For instance, by road, from Nakasongola to Kampala, the distance is 111km; Nakasongola – Gulu is 221km; Nakasongola – Mbarara is 380km; Nakasongola – Mbale is 340km; and Nakasongola – Entebbe is 160km. 
Nakasongola is close to Kiryandongo district where the mega 600megawatts Karuma hydro power project is being constructed and it is also close to the oil region of Bunyoro. The district boasts an airport, which also serves as the headquarters of the Air Wing of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF).
With a population projected at 217,648 persons in 2020, the district covers 3,424 square kilometres (sq km), and hence is made up of a population density of only 63 persons per Sq Km of land. Kampala, on the other hand, had an estimated population of 3,298,000 persons in 2020 covering 190 Sq Km of land. 
Kampala is suffocating partly because, like many cities founded by colonialists, there was no effective strategic planning, particularly with regards to population growth – the city was originally planned for a population of 150,000 persons. A 2017 World Bank report projected that Kampala’s population will be 12 million persons by 2050.
Certainly, such a move wouldn’t come without challenges. In Tanzania, it took nearly 50 years to realize the dream of relocating their capital from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The idea was birthed in 1973 under the leadership of their founding President Julius Nyerere but only materialized in 2020 under the late President John Magufuli.
Their initial approach was to create a Capital Development Authority, which would develop the essential infrastructure and move the government step after step over a period of 10 years. And by 1983, the whole government was supposed to have moved to Dodoma. 
Several experts attributed the delay to a number of factors, including a lack of resources – especially in the light of adverse national economic problems – feet-dragging by government officials, the attraction of Dar es Salaam, and the lack of political will. 
Prior to 2015, the whole idea of shifting the capital was in a limbo. But under the late John Magufuli’s presidency, between 2015 and 2020, it was revived and the approach changed as well. A move was made to immediately build the necessary infrastructure; resources were identified and allocated to government agencies; and strict deadlines were set. 
In moving its national capital to a new location, Tanzania was joining a number of other countries in and out of Africa. Examples include; Burundi (from Bujumbura to Gitega), Malawi (from Zomba to Lilongwe), Nigeria (from Lagos to Abuja), and Cote d’Ivoire (from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro). 
In Nigeria, until 1991, Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, was also its capital. Lagos was very congested (it is the most populous city in sub-Saharan Africa), and that was among the reasons for the move. While Lagos has continued to grow organically, Abuja is a much better planned city, with some of the best road network in Africa.   
Uganda should, therefore, learn from these countries, take the bold step and implement, in a phased approach, the relocation of the national capital to Nakasongola (or any other new strategic location). Let’s stop wasting valuable resources attempting to reorganise and restructure Kampala!

The Author Mr. Mukalazi is the Country Director of
Every Child Ministries Uganda.
bmukalazi@ecmafrica.org

MAYOR, DEPUTY & A CLIQUE OF INDISCIPLINE COUNCILORS FACE HARSH PUNISHMENT FOR WALKING-OUT OF A COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO HONOUR FALLEN SPEAKER OULANYAH (Full list)

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MARY NAKASI
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

LUBAGA division Speaker Musah Mbaziira has instructed council disciplinary committee to immediately start investigations against mayor Zaccy Mberaze, deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and a clique of 25 other mostly opposition NUP councilors who walked out of an ordinary council called to honour late Jacob Oulanyah.
Mbaziira has also vowed to engage NUP Party secretary General Lewis Rubongoya about the indiscipline of some of his party councilors saying instead of representing and working for the people, they are busy playing street and showbiz politics.
Mberaze, Fugge and a group of councilors first signed for the allowance of 210,000, took tea and eats then after, walked out in protest, a few minutes after council speaker Mbaziira asked members to rise on their feet, take a minute of silence in remembrance of departed Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah. 
Our inside sources in the office of Lubaga Speaker have revealed to us that, Mbaziira is very much disappointed by Mberaze and Fugge who chose to walkout at a time council was honouring the departed Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, vowing to punish them for their misconduct.
He however thanked majority councilors who ignored Mberaze and Fugge, shunned their useless protest and remained seated in the council.
“We can’t allow would be exemplary leaders to take this council for a market. Those who walked-out will face penalties. We must respect this council and if there is any concern, kindly raise it and let members have deliberations. Then we agree on what to do next. Don’t just bring here your hooliganism, if they are no longer interested in representing their voters, let them resign.” Said a tough speaking Speaker Mbaziira.
The walkout of Mberaze and his clique happened on Monday this week, during an ordinary council convened by Speaker Mbaziira at Jevine Hotel in Lubaga. A day after President Museveni had announced the death of Oulanyah who passed on from a Seattle Hospital in United States of America.

LIST OF UNDISCIPLINED COUNCILORS WHO WALKED OUT
Of the 27 councilors who walked out, 26 are members of NUP Party while one, D’cluck Kamya is an FDC member. Full list has; Zaccy Mberaze, Rehema Fugge, Kisawuzi Alex, Kyagaba Alex, Kamya D’cluker, Kizza Clement, Katumba Ivan, Migamba Suzan, Nakiridde Silvia, Lusembo Musa, Kayima Richard, Nabukalu Halima, Tendo Sulaina, Makula Vicky, Kato Oscar Peter and Muguluma Fatuma.
Others are; Magomu Dennis, Kyambadde Fred, Nagawa Margaret, Kizza Emmanuel Mayanja, Damba Sunday, Lukenge Ronald, Nkambwe Idd, Nakiyingi Dorothy, Jamil Isiko, Namuwonge Allen and Akankwasa Rogers.”

BELLOW ARE THE COUNCILORS WHO DID NOT WALKOUT 
A good number of NUP, FDC, DP and NRM councilors remained and council business went on perfectly.  
They are; Nabiddo Shamim, Nanyange Leah, Chief Mboowa, Nantongo Sarah, Mukasa Norman, Mpungu Muluta, Namakula Agnes, Ssempa Sulaiman, Maggie Ssemukaaya, Namusoke Leah, Nakitende Sharifah, Ampayire Sandra, Najjengo Betty and Katabira Yusuf.”
Others who did not move out are; Ronald Ssemaganda, Lubowa Bonny, Ssekitayira R., Sumayiya K, Nalubwaama E, Nagayi V, Mutumba R, Luyimba J, Sam K, Sylivia Nasozi, Nakazi B and Ssemanda Ibra.
Others are; Kasozi H, Mpiima H, Nagawa R, Nuliat M,  Simbwa Umar, Nandawula Scola, Katumba Yahaya, Nyombi Fatuma, Ssenyonjo Sulaim and Ssebunya Mark.

HOW IT ALL STARTED 
Before Mberaze and team walked out of the council,  Speaker Mbaziira said, “I am saddened by the demise of the 11th Parliament Speaker Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, which occurred in Seatle, United States of America on March 20, 2022. He has always fought to serve truthfully and equally despite political differences in our country.”
Lubaga Speaker said, It’s unfortunate that Oulanyah passed on before fully serving his nation.  
Mbaziira talked about Oulanyah as a very vibrant and mighty gentleman with quite abundance of character as evidenced by his legacy since the day he took office, to the day God called him. His deeds have greatly impacted the nation and shall forever be recognised and remembered.
“Let’s stand on our feet for a moment of silence and pray for our colleague and all our departed loved ones to continue resting in eternal Peace, Amen!” Said Speaker Mbaziira. He  also asked council to officially welcome new members, councilor Wasswa Edward Gulu for Kasubi and Hellen Butayi councilor representing Nakulabye.
Mbaziira expected Mberaze and his deputy to take on the floor and pay tribute to the fallen Speaker of Parliament but they instead chose to lead a protest and moved out of a council meeting.
Other councilors mostly from NUP Party looked at Mberaze, Fugge and a clique of fellow councilors in disbelief, since they were not aware about what was going on.
Fugge who led the protest after taking to the floor, sang the Buganda anthem something which has been condemned by fellow councilors. She tried to woe councilors to follow her and leave an empty council hall, but she was instead embarrassed after majority NUP councilors rejected her deal.
A one Yusuf Katabira told her off saying, “We are here to use this platform to address the issues affecting the people we represent. Now, if we don’t use this council and instead protest, then we will be playing cheap politics.”
However councilor Dennis Magomu one of those who moved out said the protest was about skyrocketing basic needs prices.
Katabira and other councilors did not agree with this reasoning. They said, “Where was the consesus? Did we first sit and agree on the walk out as opposition or NUP councilors? Who sanctioned the walkout? Was it NUP caucus? So you thought we would join such a useless protest we were not aware about? Any matter affecting our electorates must be raised on the floor, we deliberate about it, vote or pass a resolution to Kampala Capital City Authority council headed by NUP Speaker Zahara Luyirika or Parliament of Uganda.”
Those who did not move out include the 39 NUP councilors. For starters, this council has about 64 NUP councilors and they are the majority. 
Katabira who was supported by other councilors like Luyinda accused Mberaze of playing childish politics.
They gave an example of railway land where people were being evicted, matter was brought in the council and it was fully resolved.
“We did not have to protest and strip naked just like Mberaze’s team did. We are leaders, let us learn how such matters are solved. We must be orderly.” Said Luyinda. 
Former KCCA councilor Ismael Ddamba Musajjatasuliraawo rubbished councilors who say they walked out due to sky rocketing commodity prices saying, Lubaga urban council has no connection, whatsover, with the high prices or how they should be cut.
He doubted whether Mberaze or Fugge, or any of those councilors who moved out bothered to investigate and find out why commodity prices are high. 
“Did they visit any company, factory or markets to find out why prices skyrocketed? Or they were just playing cheap politics? Which impact can for God’s sake, a mere Lubaga councilor cause to the rising prices? Mberaze and team should stop hoodwinking our people.”
Said Ddamba in one of his audios sent to a Lubaga South platform. 
Back to the council meeting, Speaker Mbaziira addressed council about the Uganda Urban Council Speaker’s Association General Assembly (U.U.C.S.A) a three day program which took place from January 26-28, 2022 at Ntale School in Mbarara.
It was attended by Speakers from divisions, local councils and authorities. They unanimously elected Musa Mbaziira, their leader.
Before adjourning the council, he talked about a political meeting which was held at the division premises and as a result, some councilors were arrested and sent to prison. “I would like to implore his Worship the mayor and Honourable councilors to embrace unity. If there was a noble cause for council to move on the streets, we all had to be made aware and agree as a team. I therefore condemn the acts that transpired on that day and urge you members to avoid unnecessary politicking.”
What we are now waiting for, are the  investigations into the conduct of councilors who walked out and how they will be punished.

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‘BLOCK UNPOPULAR COMPUTER MISUSE AMENDMENT BILL’, PRAYS PARLIAMENTARY JOURNALISTS’ BODY AS IT CONGRATULATES SPEAKER ANITA & D/SPEAKER TAYEBWA

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UGANDA Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), a Parliamentary journalists’ body has congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Parliament of Uganda Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among and her deputy Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, saluting the two for their promise to transform Parliament into a people centred institution.
Ruling NRM’s Anita Among defeated opposition candidate Asuman Basalirwa during yesterday’s Speaker of Parliament election at Kololo ceremenial ground, taking over from fallen Speaker Rt. Hon. Jacob L’okori Oulanyah. Thomas Tayebwa who has been serving was also elected Deputy.
UPPA has however asked the two elected leaders of Uganda Parliament to block unpopular bills like the one of computer misuse amendment bill.
Kampala Central MP Hon. Muhammad Nsereko was granted leave by the Parliament of Uganda to push for the amendment of the computer misuse act of 2011.

According to Nsereko, social media especially has for a long time now been used as an avenue by bloggers and other individuals to insult, abuse, threaten and blackmail people.
Nsereko says he is one of the victims after the National Unity Platform propagandist Fred Lumbuye declared that he should be killed along with other politicians like Mukono MP Hon Nambooze Bakireke Betty, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, and many others if Uganda is to be free and have peace in the future.
Nsereko said this was a direct attack on him as an individual but currently the law has weaknesses that don’t clear stipulate how one can be charged and jailed for such poisonous words.
“I will embark on sharing the draft and wide consultations to capture the views of the people of Uganda and other countries. The law shall guard the freedom of speech but also protect the rights of others in society.” Nsereko said.
In Sections 24 and 25, the Act criminalizes cyber harassment and offensive communication.
Cyber harassment, is defined as “the use of a computer” to make an “obscene, lewd, lascivious or indecent” overture (“request, suggestion or proposal”); threaten “to inflict injury or physical harm” to a person or that person’s property; or “knowingly permit any electronic communications device to be used for any of [these] purposes” is punishable by “a fine not exceeding seventy-two currency points or imprisonment not exceeding three years or both.”
Offensive communication, defined as the “willful and repeated use of electronic communication to disturb or attempt to disturb the peace, quiet or right of privacy of any person with no purpose of legitimate communication whether or not a conversation ensues” is punishable by “a fine not exceeding twenty-four currency points or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.”
In a statement signed by Journalists’ president Moses Mulondo, UPPA is hopeful that unpopular Bills like Computer Misuse Amendment Bill which seeks to curtail freedom of expression including press freedom will not get greenlight under Speaker Anita and Deputy Speaker Tayebwa’s leadership.
Statement says, as professionals who have closely worked with both Rt. Hon. Anita and Rt. Hon. Tayebwa and understand very well their abilities and aspirations, Parliamentary journslists are very optimistic that leadership of the newly elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker will greatly improve the performance of Parliament as an institution and greatly contribute to the social-economic transformation of the country.
Mr. Moses Mulondo said, “We are happy that you have promised to implement the commitments the late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah made to the country which among others include promoting evidence based debates, making parliament people centred and organizing special sittings of Parliament to debate the Parliament Ugandas want to see at the end of the current term of office. That will be the greatest tribute the country will have paid to the late Jacob Oulanyah.”

UPPA assured Speaker and her Deputy  that, as eyes and ears of the public regarding what transpires in Parliament, “We will support you especially in terms of informing the public on the progress you will be making in fulfilling your commitments to the country. May God give you the necessary grace and wisdom and guide you to lead the institution of Parliament for the common good of all Ugandans.”

News Editor Media wishes to congratulates Rt. Hon. Anita Among and Rt. Thomas Tayebwa upon their victory.

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‘I AM NOT A SPEAKER FOR NRM’, SAYS NEWLY ELECTED HEAD OF PARLIAMENT ANITA AMONG AS MUSEVENI BANS CELEBRATIONS

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STORY BY:
MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

NEWLY elected Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among has openly told off those who thought that she has taken on the 6th floor majorly to blow ruling NRM’s trumpet, she says, that is a wrong perception. She will be a Speaker for all, she is going to serve the nation not a particular political party.
Meanwhile, President Museveni has banned celebrations by both Speaker Anita and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa’s camps upon their candidate’s victory, saying country is still mourning the passing of Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.
The Head of State has directed that all celebrations be halted. Both camps ha
Giving her acceptance speech after 401 legislators elected her Speaker Paliament of Uganda, today at Kololo ceremonial grounds, Anita Among has clearly said, “I am going to be Speaker for all, I am not Speaker for NRM.”
Anita was defeated her competitor Asuman Basalirwa who polled 66 votes only.

BELLOW IS SPEAKER ANITA’S FULL ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Your Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Your Excellency the Vice President, Your Lordship, the Honourable Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, Colleagues Members of Parliament, The Clerk and Staff of Parliament, Fellow Country Men and Women, Praise be to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
It is with great honour and privilege that I stand before you to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to you for electing me to the Chair of Speaker of the 11th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. 
With humility and respect, I would like to say; thank you, Eyalama Noi…. Eyalama noi noi…
Today is a day of mixed emotions. A day when we continue to mourn our fallen leader, comrade, friend, father and brother; Rt. Hon. Jacob L’okori Oulanyah and yet the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda which, we swore to uphold, dictates that constitutional processes to legitimise the business of Parliament to go on. 
I am happy that as statesmen and women we have lived up to our constitutional obligation.
The times have been challenging, especially the last few days. The grief, sorrow, and pain have taken a toll on all of us. The worries and the struggles. But we have also witnessed your courage, your resilience, and the generosity of your spirit to run the course of the Rt. Honourable Oulanyah’s vision.
Your Excellency and Honourable Members, this is a day I never imagined would happen this soon, especially because I believed that for the next five or ten years I would have a strong mentor and leader to hold my hand. Little did I know that God had a different script. 
I request that we rise and observe a moment of silence in honour of our fallen leader, brother, father, mentor and friend; the Rt. Hon. Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah.
Your Excellency and Honourable Colleagues, I am humbled and indeed overjoyed by the faith and trust you have placed in me. I am greatly indebted to you for what I have become today.
The leadership of the 11th Parliament will continue to be guided by a vision to have a people centred Parliament that is anchored on evidence based debates. Honourable Colleagues, we shall base all our decisions on facts as presented to the House. 
Indeed we committed that reason and sound logic shall be used in tabling our positions, this will enable us to derive correct interpretation from agreed facts. I implore everyone to be tolerant and have mutual respect. 
Economy, efficiency and effectiveness shall underpin our utilization of the financial, material and human capital resources available to us. 
Your Excellency and Honourable Members, the ongoing re-organization and institutional Reform of the Parliamentary Commission and the Parliamentary Service will continue until we achieve optimal performance and adequate support to the Members of Parliament. Legislative and Administrative support services must meet the needs of the Members of Parliament. 
Ours shall be a Parliament where the needs of the common man take centre stage in order to achieve the social – economic transformation that the NRM manifesto strives to achieve.  
Honourable Colleagues, you have been unanimous in your assessment of my leadership; I’m here, ready to serve you, but I will serve you; as we walk the journey together. 
United as we have always been, let us deliver a transformed country that we all call home.
A better Uganda is good for everyone irrespective of your political affiliation. The reason we have reached out to all political parties in Parliament to work for our country. I will be a Speaker for all. 
I therefore, thank my party the National Resistance Movement and all the Members of the 11th Parliament for choosing and elevating me to the position of the Speaker of the 11th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
I trust that with the guidance of the Lord I will steer the House in a manner that will not only satisfy and inspire Ugandans but also make my party and yourselves proud of your choice and indeed, honour the legacy of my fallen mentor and brother Jacob.
It is the greatest honour of my life to accept this responsibility to serve the 11th Parliament and indeed, the Republic of Uganda as Speaker.

God Bless You
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY
 

Anita Annet Among, MP
SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT

FACTS ABOUT SPEAKER ANITA AMONG
Born 23 November 1973, Anita is a Ugandan accountant, lawyer and politician who served as the Deputy Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda (2021–2022).
She also concurrently serves as the elected member of parliament for the Bukedea District Women Constituency, the same position she held in the 10th parliament (2016–2021). She was in FDC party before she joined the ruling NRM where she was voted as the Deputy speaker of the 11th parliament.
She attended local schools for her elementary and secondary education. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, from Makerere University, in 2005. In 2008, she was awarded a Master of Business Administration degree, also by Makerere University.
In 2018, Among graduated from Kampala International University, with a Bachelor of Laws degree. At that time she was in the process of attaining qualification as a Chartered Certified Accountant.
From 1998 until 2006, Ms Among worked at Centenary Bank, one of the large commercial banks in the country. At the time she left in 2006, she had risen to the rank of branch manager. For the ten years prior to her election to parliament, she served as a lecturer in accounting, at Kampala International University.
For two parliamentary election cycles in 2007, when Bukedea District was created, and 2011, Among lost the District Woman Representative seat to Rose Akol of the National Resistance Movement political party.
Among, a long-time member of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change political party, ran in 2016 as an independent candidate. She won and is the incumbent MP.
In 2020, she joined the National Resistance Movement (NRM) after falling out with her party FDC and won the party primaries. In the 2021 general elections, she was one of the few legislators who was elected unopposed to join the 11th parliament .
Among has been declared the speaker of the 11th parliament of Uganda in the by-election

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BREAKING: HERE ARE THE 401 MPS WHO HAVE ELECTED ANITA AMONG AS OULANYAH’S SUCCESSOR FOR SPEAKER PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA

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BY MOSES MUGALULA 
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA
KOLOLO

ALL the way from Bukedea, Teso Subregion, here is Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, the newly elected Speaker of Parliament. She has advanced from the fifth floor from where she has been serving as the Deputy Speaker for Parliament to the 6th floor of the Parliamentary building, where Speaker of Parliament sits. Thanks to the ruling NRM MPS, the independents and a section of opposition member of Parliament who has massively voted for her.
The Bukedea district woman Member of Parliament has defeated opposition candidate Asuman Basalirwa to be crowned 11th Parliament Speaker, taking over after the fallen Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah.
In the presence of her party chairman, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also president of Uganda, Anita Among almost swept all votes to be crowned new Speaker.
She has polled 401 against Basalirwa’s 66 in an election presided over by Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny Dollo.
Earlier before elections commenced, Rt. Hon. Anita Among promised to serve the nation with one heart. She said, “I want to thank you for this confidence the house has showed me. I am forever endebted to you for this confidence that you are giving me, in nominating me for  speaker of the 11th Parliament. It is with great honour and humility that I accept the nomination and I am ready to serve the nation.”

HOW ELECTIONS OF THE SPEAKER WERE CONDUCTED
It all started by the Chief justice proclaiming that Parliament shall sit at Kololo ceremonial grounds on the 25th day of March 2022 at 10am, to elect the Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
He said, on Sunday 20th March 2022, the country received sad news of the demise of Rt. Hon. Jacob Lokori Oulanyah. He died in Seatle, Washington DC in USA. 
“This rendered the office of the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda vacant. 
Under Article 82 (4) of the Constitution of Republic of Uganda and rule 5 (4) of Rules of Procedure of Parliament of Uganda, NO business can be transacted by Parliament other than election of the Speaker at any time that office fell vacant.” Said Chief Justice.
He noted thst, “This is the reason for my coming here today as the Chief justice of the Republic of Uganda to preside over the election of the Speaker in fulfilment of Article 82 (5) of The Constitution of Republic of Uganda.” 
This Article provides that, “The Chief Justice or the Judge designated by the Chief Justice shall preside at an election of the Speaker and this Speaker shall preside of the election of the Deputy Speaker.”
The importance of carrying out this election, CJ said, when the body of Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah arrives in this Country, a number of things will happen. Chief among which, will be his lying in State of Parliament and Parliament honouring him. That will be a sitting Parliament and such a Parliament can only be presided over by a Speaker. “Honouring Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah in Parliament is what we can give him.” CJ told Parliament before calling about nominations of candidates for Speaker and nominees given time to consent as Item no. 6 of the order paper read.

MP MUWANGA KIVUMBI
Rising on point of procedures, Butambala county MP who doubles as Chairperson of Buganda Parliamentary caucus said he is a Chairperson of 126 members of Parliament from Central region, a population of about 12 million people. 
“A few days ago, Your lordship you were quoted in the Press making comments to the effect that a particular group of people in Central region were tribalistic which was not true….. ” Said Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi who was cut short by Prime minister Nabbanja on point of order, accusing the member of Parliament of diverting the House, “When we are handling a very important issue.” 
She was however booed by members of Parliament who believed that nothing was more important than Kabaka of Buganda which they say was blackmailed by Chief justice.
CJ put it to the people of Central region that they protested against flying late Oulanyah to the hospital in America, “Yet even their ethnic leader was flown by the Presidential jet to Germany for treatment and they did not protest.”
Muwanga Kivumbi openly told CJ how he misrepresented facts because it is not true that central Uganda People protested against Oulanyah’s treatment and it is also not true that Kabaka used a presidential jet as alleged by CJ.
Oulanyah however ruled in favour of PM Nabbanja that Muwanga Kivumbi was not in order, promoting a group of members of parliament to start singing ‘Ekitiibwa kya Buganda’ the Buganda Anthem in protest of what CJ said against the people of Buganda.

MP SHAMIM MALENDE ON IMPRISONED MPS SSEGIRINYA AND SSEWANYANA
The Kampala woman MP said, “My lord I rise on a point of procedure, under rule 78,1d of Rules of Procedure of Parliament.
My lord, we have two Honourable members of Parliament currently who are not here and they are jailed in Kigo Prison that is Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad of Kawempe North and Hon. Allan Ssewanyana of Makindye West.”
She revealed that, “Unnder article 28, (3a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, every person charge with a criminal offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty or until that person is pleaded guilty. The two Honourable members of Parliament have never pleaded guilty, no evidence have so far been laid against them.”
“And according to rule 5 of our rules of procedure, the members of Parliament are entitled to participate in this election. So my point of procedure my Lord, is that, are we proceeding right when we have not established whether any fora has been put in place for the two Honourable Members of Parliament to participate in this election? I take to submit my lord.” Malende, who is a lawyer by profession, told Chief justice. 
In his response, CJ said Hon. Malende did not cite any where the Constitution that if any member is incarcerated, Parliament can not proceed! 
“I don’t see it anywhere in the Constitution. And with rules of procedures, once there is quorum, Parliament can proceed,”He ruled that members proceed with the nomination of Candidates for Speaker.

PRIME MINISTER NABBANJA NOMINATES ANITA AMONG
Your Excellency the President of Republic of Uganda Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, my Lord the Chief justice, Hon. Members, my name is Nabbanja Robinah, woman representative Kakumiro district. I beg to move under Article 82 of the Constitution and rule 5 of our rules of procedures of Parliament that Hon. Anita Annet Among woman representative of Bukedea district do take the Chair of this Parliament as the Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Republic of Uganda. I beg to move.
Hon. Dennis Obua Amson, MP Ajuri County, Alebtong district seconded the nomination of Rt. Hon. Anita Among for Speaker Parliament of Uganda.

LOP MPUUGA NOMINATES ASUMAN BASALIRWA
Your lordship the chief justice, in compliance with rule 5 sub rule 9 of rules of procedure, I hereby move a motion that the Hon. Asuman Basalirwa member of Parliament for Bugiri Municipality take the chair of this Parliament as the Speaker. 
He was seconded by Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, MP Nakawa West.
Hon. Jonathan Ebwaru MP Soroti City in Teso Subregion said, “I rise here to close nomination!  I move to close the nominations.” Causing laughter from members of Parliament until he gathered himself again and said, “I move the motion that nomination be closed.”
Hon. Wilfred Nuwagaba MP Ndorwa County East seconded the motion to close the nominations.
CJ put the question whether nomination be closed as proposed and majority supported nomination to be closed. 
CJ declared Hon. Anita Among and Hon. Basalirwa candidates for speaker. Both candidates consented
Hon. Basalirwa said,  “I Asuman Basalirwa, member of Parliament Bugiri Municipality do hereby consent the nomination as Speaker of Parliament. I think you.”

SSEWUNGU AND OLANYAH GILBERT ON M7’S CAMERAS
Before electons started, members of Parliament Joseph Ssewungu and Gilbert Olanya complained about Prwsident Museveni’s car with cameras parked near where elections wereally going to be conducted to make sure MP seen who they vote. MPs wanted this car to be taken away but CJ ruled them out.
Elections started and final results have given Rt. Hon. Anita a win as the new Speaker.

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