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OVER 300 KITALYA PRISON INMATES REPENT & GIVE LIVES TO JESUS AFTER BISHOP KITYO LUWALIRA SENT MISSION TEAM TO DELIVER EASTER PACKAGE

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EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Rev. Samuel Muwonge leads Kitalya Prison inmates in prayer after accepting Christ as their savior

●  Diosecan Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge’s preaching leaves hundreds of inmates following Christ
● Namirembe Diocese sends a team of lawyers to Kitalya. Why and who led the team
● Read what is in the letters Kitalya Prisoners sent to Bishop Luwalira and the inter-religious Council

STORY BY:
MOSES MUGALULA 
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

ON WEDNESDAY this week, over three hundred inmates at both Kitalya min max Prison and Kitalya Farm Prison gave their lives to Jesus Christ after listening  to a wonderful message about reformation and repentance preached by Namirembe Diocesan Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge and the Mission Team.
Rev. Muwonge was delegated by Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Church of Uganda to deliver the good news about salvation and also Easter packages so that the in mates would equally enjoy the happiness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
According to the earlier preparations, all was set for Bishop Luwalira to visit Kitalya inmates and spend a day with them, preaching and praying for the sick but at the last minute, some thing came up and the Humble Bishop delegated Rev. Samuel Muwonge.

  • Rev. Muwonge praying for the sick and new converts

Accompanied by Lawyers from the Diocese who authorities at the two prisons cleared to engage inmates for legal advise, Rev. Samuel Muwonge and the Mission Team were received by the leader of St. John’s Church of Uganda Kitalya Prison on behalf of Rev. Ssebina Ssekiziyivu.
St. John’s Church of Uganda falls under Namayumba Parish. St. John’s Church Kitalya oversees three churches. One is located inside Kitalya Farm Prison, another one in Kitalya Min Max Prison and third is one outside the two prisons where Mission Team from Namirembe were first received.
Mr. Kennedy Ariak, the head welfare Kitalya Farm Prison thanked Bishop Luwalira for the deep love he has towards prisoners at Kitalya saying, every Easter and Christmas, he sends them meat and other basic needs, but most importantly, the word of God which brings relief and leaves them less burdened.
He said, “Rev. Muwonge, send our regards to our Lord the Bishop of Namirembe and the Diocese at large. We want to thank the Diocese for thinking about Prisoners and in a special way thank OC Kitalya Farm Prison for allowing the word of God to be preached here.”

REV. MUWONGE @ ST. JOHN’S KITALYA CHURCH OF UGANDA
Before he was urshered inside BOMA (Prison premises), Rev. Muwonge who travelled with members of the Mission team first conducted fundraising for window glasses of St. John’s Kitalya church of Uganda.
The lay leader took Rev. Muwonge through development projects they have taken so far which include cementing church floor, getting electricity and now they are remaining with fixing in glasses.
Present were; Cpl. Blessing Mugisha (Chairman Laity St. John’s Kitalya), Ariak Kennedy (Welfare, Planning and Development), Rosemary Nalongo, Pasika Ajwanga, Ongom James, Ayet Joyce,  Mbabazi among other leaders of St. John’s Kitalya Church of Uganda.

MISSION TEAM ENTERS KITALYA FARM PRISON & KITALYA MIN MAX PRISON
To manage time, Rev. Muwonge divided his team into two, one sent to Kitalya Min MAX Prison which has over 3000 inmates and another team entered Kitalya Farm Prison.
For those who have never visited the two prisons,  it’s just a stone throw from Kitalya Farm Prison to Kitalya Min Max Prison. Each team had lawyers who engaged inmates.

  • Rev. Muwonge and the Mission Team arrives at Kitalya Prison

Rev. Samuel Muwonge led a team that went to Kitalya Farm Prison while lay leader St. John’s Kitalya Church of Uganda led the mission team which went to Kitalya Min Max Prison.
Kitalya Farm Prison, acccording to Prison records that day, had a total number of 1369 inmates. Of these, 609 were on Committal Remand while 763 were Convicts.
Gathered in tents ready for the service, hundreds of inmates were filled with joy on receiving Mission Team from Namirembe Diocese.
Facility Officer in Charge (OC) Andrew Kenneth Byekwaso together with other authorities urshered in Rev. Muwonge and his team.
Service started with praising and worshiping songs. Inmates present were seen singing and dancing for the Lord amidst sounds of drums and many were heard praying to God to give them another chance so that they areally released from the Prison.
Songs like: ‘Cast your burdens un to Jesus’, ‘This is the day the Lord has made’, ‘I will sing Hosana’ and others were played and the whole place was filled with the presence of God.

REV. MUWONGE PREACHING: INMATES GIVE THEIR LIVES TO JESUS
Preaching to hundrers of Kitalya inmates, Rev. Muwonge told them, “I have been sent by Namirembe Bishop Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira to wish you a happy Easter but most importantly, he wants you to believe in Salvation and give your lives to Jesus because that is why the son of God was crucified for our sins, for all of us to be saved.”
Amidst total silence from inmates, Rev. Muwonge a renown evangelist reminded Kitalya prisoners how blessed they are, because they are still have the breath of life. 
“There are those dying now, some were buried yesterday while some are already in the casket ready to be buried. Although you are in prison, God has spared you from death because he loves you.” Said Muwonge who was visiting Kitalya for a third time to deliver the word of God.
He told inmates that the two times he visited this prison, “I testify to God that some inmates I preached to, were later released and we are praying with them at Namirembe Cathedral. Believe in Jesus who was crucified, you too can also be delivered from this Prison and you go back home.”

  • Jjajja w’abaana of the Mission Team entertaining inmates

Mission Team had among others, Mr. Kizito, Kenneth Ssemogerere, Munsimetta Moses, Samuel Ssempala, Ester Nankumbi,Wilfred Nsereko, Jjajja w’abaana Lwanga, Nabankema and Mumbere.
Others were; Jesca Mukalazi, Moses Matovu, Solomon Mulumba, Stella Nakirijja, Christine Matovu, Enoch Mpuuga and Daphine Nakandi.
Rev. Muwonge preached about God who sets free those in Prison. He went on to emphasize the unchangeable God who loves beyond measure and wants all of us to believe in Salvation. 
Reading in the book of 1 Corinthians 1:18, Rev. Muwonge said, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
He explained to the Kitalya Prisoners how Jesus is considering them worth that is why the son of God had to shed blood for their sins to be washed away.
“Some people are selfish but God is not to you and me. His son died because he wanted to save those who love him. 
God wants to have a relationship with you. He is not like man who changes, for him he doesn’t, his love is genuine. Believe in his son Jesus Christ, make him your friend, even in such a situation as what you are facing now, He is a friend who won’t forsake you.” Rev. Muwonge asked Kitalya prisoners who replied by asking him to pray for them, many repented and got saved. 
He talked about some people who think those in prison are the worst sinners reading them an extract from  Psalms 55:22 which says, ‘Cast your burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.’
Rev. Muwonge asked Kitalya prisoners to give their problems to Jesus, he has all it takes to solve them.
He warned them never to give satan a chance because his acts leads them to destruction.
“Ephesians 4:27 says don’t give Satan a chance. Many of you are here because you fell in Satan’s trap, he tempted and you gave him a chance. You are even asking yourself, ‘But why did I do this?
Never allow Satan to use you.” Said Rev. Muwonge adding that, “Even when you are still here, run away from sin, so that you don’t get other files. Respect security officers and ward leaders, abide by the rules and regulations governing this place, always be humble and prayerful, God will release you and you will return to your home, your family, your office, go back and serve God. Accept to be used by Jesus, he will set you free.” 
Mission department donated 100 Bibles both in English and Luganda, sacks of Sugar, Rice, Soap, sanitary pads and Bishop Luwalira bought them meat for Easter.
Rev. Muwonge urged inmates to read the Bible because there is message of hope, love and faith.
After the sermon, hundreds of prisoners put up their hands asking Rev. Muwonge to pray and lead them into salvation. 
“We have accepted Jesus as our saviour, pray for us Reverend.” Inmates who didn’t want to move away even an inch during service, cried out.
He asked them to stand up and almost the whole gathering took on their feet to confess Jesus Christ.

  • Prison authorities joining in prayers

‘BUY US TENTS, WE DON’T HAVE WHERE TO PRAY FROM’ – KITALYA PRISONERS CRY OUT TO NAMIREMBE DIOCESE MISSION DEPARTMENT
The head of Welfare Kitalya Farm prison asked Namirembe Diocese Mission Department to buy for them tents from where they will be gathering for service and Bible study.
“We don’t have where to pray from. These tents we are using today,were got  from our friends of other religions. Kindly buy us some tents now that the number has grown bigger.” Said Kennedy Ariak.
Rev Muwonge promised to reach out to people with good hearts to make  contributions towards buying tents for Kitalya prisoners.

LETTER TO BISHOP LUWALIRA ABOUT KITALYA MIN MAX PRISON CHURCH OF UGANDA 
Church began in August 2020 under the audience of Kitalya Min Max Prison Administration by the Grace of God, everything has moved well up to today.
Church is headed by warden Mbabazi Thomas Johnson,  Kyaligonza Muhoozi, head of Laity and Bill Nahabwe vc secretary Ntale Ronald, Steven Jjemba is Mission coordinator and Jackson Ssewanyana as Elder of church and Mark the choir master and church warden.

  • Kitalya Farm Prison OC Byekwaso praying with Rev Muwonge
  • Rev. Muwonge and Mission Team giving out 100 new Bible to OC Byekwaso and St. John’s Kitalya Church of Uganda lay leader to distribute them on inmates

Challenges: 
Your Lord the Bishop, we humbly request Mission Department to provide us the following:
● Hymn books that can guide us in prayer
● Bibles both in Luganda and English
● Church Diary 2022 (Church calender) to follow the norms of church as far as the norms of Church of Uganda are concerned.
● Books to help us in Bible study&
● Send us some ministers to pray with us always due to the fact that God has given us a second chance
● Brothers who want Confirmation 
● Help us with table clothes used on Holy Table, and the wall and also Robe for the Cate chisel
● By doing that you will have fulfilled the Scripture in Mathew 25:35-40

LETTER TO INTER-RELIGIOUS COUNCIL
Kitalya inter-religious committee has written to Inter-religious council Kampala and asked Rev. Muwonge to deliver the letter.
They have also requested for;
● PA system
● Holy books e.g Quran and Bible 
● Key board and Guitar
● Set of drums
● Guide and prayer books for all religions
● Stationary e.g books,  ream of papers, pens
● Soap, razor blades and other cleaning materials
● Supplements like powder,  milk, silver fish, Glucose, soyabean, wheat flour, Rice, cooking oil, maize flour, millet flour

  • Inmates entertaining guests
  • Group photo
  • Namirembe Diocese lawyers attending to Kitalya prisoners for legal advise

HERE IS THE EXECUTIVE OF KITALYA INTER-RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE

  1. Muhammad Kimuli (Moslem) – Chairman
  2. Samuel Mulwana ( SDA)- Vice Chairman 
  3. Dennis Kashamba (Catholic) – Gen. Sec
  4. Kyaligonza Muhoozi ( Anglican) – Treasurer
  5. Denis Kyamanya (Catholic) – Coordinator
  6. Godfrey Kabagambe (SDA) – Advisor
  7. Favour Tumusime (Born Again) – Publicity 

For contributions to support Mission Department Namirembe Diocese, call or send money to phone numbers 0779305521, 0706305521 (all in names of Muwonge Samuel) or Account No. Namirembe Diocese Fund. 1039201123150 Equity bank. God bless you.

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NEWLY APPOINTED D/RDC LUKKA KAGENYI ENTERS OFFICE, KICK-STARTS PLANS FOR ‘ACCOUNTABILITY DAY’ IN MANAFWA DISTRICT

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PHOTO: Mr. Kagenyi Today participated in the site handover and ground breaking ceremony of Post Bank on Plot 3 Wesonga road, Manafwa town council. He called on area MP Hon. Peter Werikhe to seek a leave of parliament and introduce a private members bill that compels all the 478.000 government workers to open up accounts and save with Post Bank since it is owned by govt 100%

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A FEW days in office, renown Journalist and political analyst Lukka Kagenyi who was recently appointed Manafwa District Deputy Residential District Commissioner by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has kick-started plans to have an accountability day for the district to make an awareness on how tax payers’ money is used and each coin accounted for.
The district accountability day is expected to be announced soon.
Mr. Kagenyi who our reporter found in office at 9pm at night, re-echoed how he is going to prioritize matters of accountability, value for money, economic monitoring of all government programs and security vowing that he will leave no stone unturned.
We found him perusing through financial reports submitted by the the District Chief Administration Officer (CAO) for the third quarter ended on March 31st 2022.
A Team Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) coordinator Eastern region and ruling NRM Party defender mostly on social media Mr. Kagenyi Lukka has already consented and promised to work with all leaders in the district to make Manafwa a model district.

WANTS LAW ON CIVIL SERVANTS’ BANKING

Menwhile, Mr. Kagenyi today participated in the site handover and ground breaking ceremony of Post Bank on Plot 3 Wesonga road, Manafwa town council. Speaking at the function, Deputy RDC Kagenyi called on area Member of Parliament Hon. Peter Werikhe to seek a leave of parliament and introduce a private members bill that compels all the 478.000 government workers to open up accounts and save with Post Bank since it is owned by govt 100%. He committed himself to make sure leaders in the district work as a team to make Manafwa a modal district in Bugishu Subregion.

  • DRDC Kagenyi (centre) with area MP and Manafwa district chairperson

For starters, Bugisu Subregion has districts which includes; Manafwa, Buduuda, Sironko, Namisendwa, Mbale, Bulambuli. “I want us to be a model district. We have to monitor health services and drugs in all government health facilities, All health centre III in the 25 subcounties and the Seven town councils making up Manafwa district must be monitored and perfectly supervised.” Said D/RDC Kagenyi.
He talked about visiting and inspect all government seed schools in every subconunty and to make sure that every parish has a government school.
“We also have to monitor the NRM manifesto implementation activities.” Kagenyi told district leaders.
Thanking Post Bank to open up a branch in Manafwa, Kagenyi ugued them to give first priority to sons and daughters of the district while Ivinghoe out jobs saying, Manafwa children have qualificatiins to work in a Bank.
He asked contractors to work with the given given timeline but they should desist from corruption and doing substandard or shoddy work.
All speeches were given during a meeting which was held in town council hall, before heading to the cite where Post Bank branch is going to be constructed. Others who gave speeches included District Chairperson, Post bank representative Mr. Herbert Niwagaba, area member of parliament Bubulo West, and D/RDC Lukka Kagenyi who handed over the site.

FIRST 100 DAYS AS DEPUTY RDC MANAFWA DISTRICT
Talking to us shortly after his appointment, Mr. Kagenyi who is talked about as a performer, committed himself to serve the people of Manafwa district without discrimination.
He 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 chairpersons from every village.
Secondly,  Kagenyi is looking at carrying out boundary opening to know the Manafwa district boundaries versus those of their 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.

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DRAMA AS LUBAGA NUP COUNCILORS DEFY PARTY DIRECTIVES TO IMPEACH NRM SPEAKER MUSAH MBAZIIRA, STURBONLY SIGN PETITION WITH FAKE SIGNATURES

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UNSHAKEABLE: Lubaga Speaker Musah Mbaziira

● Independents, FDC & DP councilors stand in solidarity with NRM Speaker Mbaziira as petition to impeach him fails to raise required signatures
● Muslim Caucus blocks impeachment saying they are not fools to replace Musah Mbaziira with Jjuuko Kayima who keeps on shifting from religion to religion
● Another Petition to throw out Mberaze’s minister picks up momentum, as councilor produce evidence for corruption, incompetence and abuse of office

STORY BY:
MARY NAKASI
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

THOSE who thought National Unity Platform (NUP) councilors who form the majority in Lubaga Division Urban Council can manage to impeach NRM Speaker Musah Mbaziira as directed by their leaders at Kamwokya Party Headqusters about two weeks ago, please stop day dreaming and instead take a sip of your munanansi!
We are sorry to tell you that, Mbaziira is going no where, the process to impeach Speaker Mbaziira over what a section of NUP councilors call inability to convene council meetings and abusing them, is unsuccessful and we can authoritatively report that, it has hit a hardrock.
The petitioners have totally failed to raise the required signatures as by the law and even those who had signed the petition, it has been discovered most used fake signatures.
Instead, guns have been turned against NUP Mayor Zacchy Mbeeraze commonly known as Taata Namuli, councilors have started collecting signatures to impeach his deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and his executive over corruption,abuse of office, incompetence and indiscipline.
Mbaziira who is an NRM diehard and a darling to State House, defeated NUP candidate for Speaker Rehema Sanyu Fugge in a council of 64 NUP councilors out of 96 councilors. He won with 49 votes against 45.
Mbaziira’s NRM party had only 11 councilors, then! You can imagine how he defeated NUP with their biggest numbers!

  • YELLOW BOY 311: Musah Mbaziira

Now, to impeach Speaker, petitioners needs 3/4 of all councilors that is a total of 64 councilors. They have failed to raise this number, so count impeachment petition dead!
“Let mayor Mberaze, his deputy Fugge and a group of indiscipline councilors who were suspended by Speaker Mbaziira continue serving their punishment, an eye for an eye revenge has failed to work,” an NRM councilor told this news website today evening

WHO WANTED SPEAKER MBAZIIRA IMPEACHED
All started when Speaker Mbaziira on March 30th, 2022 wrote to NUP President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi over the misconduct of Lubaga mayor Zacchy Mberaze Mawula, his Deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and a clique of 25 errant councilors mostly NUP party members.
He requested for a meeting with the NUP President over the misconduct of Mberaze, deputy Fugge and a group of councilors who had turned council into a market.
Excersing his duties under section 29c (a) &(b) KCCA 2019 as amended of presiding over all urban municipal council meetings and also charged with overall authority for preservation of order in council and ensuring the enforcement of rules of procedure in the council, Speaker Mbaziira suspended the Rubaga Division Urban Council Mayor Mberaze, deputy Fugge and other 25 councillors for indiscipline and abuse of decorum in the Ordinary Council meeting on 21th March 2022 at Jevine Hotel, Nabunnya road in Rubaga Division.
Mberaze and his clique walked out of this council called to honour fallen Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah.
Mbaziira notified Division Clerk, over his decision, who also wrote to the Director Legal. 
In the letter to Hon. Kyagulanyi, Speaker Mbaziira wrote, “Following the misconduct and issues of Lubaga Division Urban Council and being that National Unity Platform is the leading party in Lubaga, we have had a lot of challenges which need your immediate intervention as NUP President.”
“It is on this background that we seek for an engagement with you to get a way forward if we are to improve service delivery to our electorates.” Reads letter to Hon. Kyagulanyi, signed by Speaker Mbaziira.
Letter was copied to Shadow Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority and Metropolitan Affairs Minister Hon. Abubaker Kawalya, NUP SG, Chairman NUP Lubaga and all councilors of Lubaga.
Speaker Mbaziira vowed,  “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 matter which needs urgency, let it be forwarded and we debate it.”
On receiving the letter, Kyagulanyi instead convened a meeting with councilors and directed them to impeach Speaker Mbaziira!

‘TURN COUNCILS INTO DEMOSTRATIONS’, KCCA COUNCILOR KEEYA JEREMIAH TELLS MBERAZE!
In a shocking statement from Lord councilor Jeremiah Keeya Mwanje to Lubaga mayor and NUP councilors, a day before they met Bobi Wine, he asked them to turn council meetings into demonstrations and riots saying, that is all voters want from them!!!
“Because there is totally nothing you will do in these council meetings. Expect no seriously business. Make councils ungovernable for Speaker Mbaziira and I can assure you, voters will vote for you again in 2026! This is what we exactly do at City Hall. We have our ring leader, when she moves out of council we just follow before even asking.” Said Keeya when he was called to talk to Lubaga NUP councilors on 31st March 2022, Thursday night when they had converged at mayor Mberaze’s Mutundwe home. He left many councilors shocked! For those who don’t know, even at City Hall, NUP forms the majority.

BOBI, NUP COUNCILORS MEET, PLOT OVER MBAZIIRA’S IMPEACHMENT 
On Friday April 1st 2022, Hon. Kyagulanyi held a meeting with majority Lubaga NUP Councilors at Kamwokya NUP Headquarters and instructed them to immediatly start the impeachment process since they are the majority in council.
He joined a bit late and met when Party SG Lewis Rubongoya, Deputy Spokesman Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and others had addressed these councilors. 
An angry Bobi asked his councilors how NRM a minority party produced a Speaker puting it to NUP councilors that they betrayed the party by voting Mbaziira, who serves People Kyagulanyi referred to as ‘blood suckers’,
“Because of that big mistake, that is why Lubaga is having endless fights amongst our NUP leaders. You had the numbers, how can you explain to me that we lost Speaker ship?” Asked Bobi.
“Now, since it’s you who voted an NRM Speaker, I direct you, go and vote him out. Mbaziira must be impeached so that NUP takes the Speakership of Lubaga division. And I want no excuses.” Roared Ghetto President.
Some brave councilors wanted Bobi to instead investigate mayor Mberaze and his deputy Rehema Fugge who they accused of causing disunity amongst council members because of their incompetence, showbiz and indiscipline.
Kyagulanyi however did not listen to the claims. Instead he directed all councilors to sign a petition and impeach Mbaziira so that fresh elections can be organised and a new speaker installed. To his disappointment majority councilors did not buy this move since they had no genuine case against Mbaziira.
“He convenes council meetings, gives all Honourable members chance to debate,  he even funded senior NUP councilors during campaigns, so which case are we really having against Speaker Mbaziira? I am worried, public might lose trust in most of us.” A certain NUP councilor was had telling a colleague during the Kyagulanyi-councilors meeting. 

SSEMAGANDA DIRECTED TO COLLECT IMPEACHMENT SIGNATURES 
After resolving to kick-off impeachment process, Party leaders in the meeting hand picked Councilor Ronald Ssemaganda to lead his colleagues in the impeachment of Speaker Mbaziira. 
It is not known why Ssemaganda who didn’t attend council meeting the day Mberaze, Fugge and a clique of errant councilors walked out, was picked to lead the impeachment.
He had no option, got the papers and every Councilor was ordered to append his or her signature by force, before leaving Kamwokya although majority councilors were still insisting that Mbaziira wasn’t the problem but Mberaze and his woman, Rehema Fugge. 
The impeachment petition was drafted there and then, and all councilors in attendance signed it. Those absent, were given phone calls to urgently report at the Party headquarters and append their signatures.

MORE CRACKS SEEN DURING ELECTION OF NUP CAUCUS CHAIRMAN
Because majority councilors pinned Mberaze and Fugge for leading un coordinated demonstration and raised that as the reason why they didn’t take part, leadership at Kamwomya resolved to elect a Lubaga Council NUP Caucus Chairman.
Mberaze and Fugge camp fronted Councilor Ibra Wasswa while another camp which accuse mayor and his deputy to be behind wars in Lubaga fronted Mutumba Ronald.

  • NUP CAUCUS CHAIRMAN: Mutumba

Elections were conducted and Mberaze’s candidate was defeated hands down. Ronald Mutumba, a Councilor from Lubaga South was elected NUP caucus chairman Lubaga division Urban Council. 

NUP COUNCILORS GIVE FAKE SIGNATURES 
In a move interpreted as an act of defiance, a big group of NUP councilors deliberately put fake signatures on the petition to technically kill the petition. And it has worked for the NRM Speaker.
On Thursday last week, NUP caucus chairman was meant to hold a press conference and update media about how far with signing of the petition but he didn’t.
Insiders say, when Mutumba realised that some signatures were fake, he chose to call off the press conference not to embarrass the party.
We are told, because majority NUP councilors still insist Speaker Mbaziira acted in accordance with the law to suspend mayor Mberaze, deputy Fugge and their other indiscipline colleagues, there is no reason as to why he should be impeached. 

DP, FDC & INDEPENDENTS STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH NRM’S SPEAKER
Because FDC councilor Decleak Kamya was also suspended with Mberaze and his team, the petitioners counted on his vote and other votes from FDC, DP and Independents.
When they approached councilor Kamya, he asked them to allow him first consult what he referred to as the ‘United Forces’ which has councilors from DP, FDC and independents so that they agree to gang against the NRM Speaker.
On his return, Kamya shockingly told this clique that, “United forces doesn’t understand your petition, so they their decision is that they will not be used to fight your useless wars against Speaker Mbaziira. And I will also not sign your petition because I am member of the United forces.”
Now, although all the 63 councilors had signed petition to impeach Speaker Mbaziira, the absence of a 64th councilor to get the required number of 3/4 of all the councilors has presented a big hurdle.

MUSLIM CAUCUS BLOCKS IMPEACHMENT 
Another roadblock met by a clique which targets Speaker Musah Mbaziira is the Muslim Caucus.
In their meeting, all Muslim councilors including majority from NUP resolved to block the petition saying, they can’t be used to fight a brother, Musah Mbaziira.
“What will we really tell Allah? That we were influenced by earthly things to betray a brother? No way. Musah Mbaziira is our brother, we will stand with him.” Said a member of the Muslim caucus who is from NUP Party.
Mberaze and Fugge had a plan that if Musah Mbaziira is impeached, they install their partner in crime, Jjuuko Kayima whose true religion isn’t known. For he keeps shifting from religion to religion. 
Muslim councilors say, they are not fools to replace Musah Mbaziira with Jjuuko Kayima!

ANOTHER PETITION TO IMPEACH MBERAZE’S EXECUTIVE IN HIGH GEAR 
Meanwhile, as Petition to impeach Lubaga Speaker fails to kick-start, another petition to throw out Mayor Mberaze executive is in high gear!
Led by councilor Moses Luyinda, by press time, over 40 councilors had already signed this petition, including NUP councilors.
Those who need prayers not to be slaughtered by angry councilors who say they have failed their duties includes; Deputy mayor Rehema Fugge, councilor Clement Kizza, Fatumah Muguluma and Emmanuel Kizza.
The petitioners have gathered evidence of corruption, abuse of office, incompetence and indiscipline saying the three should be thrown out and Mberaze appoints new executive.

  • SUSPENDED: (From right) Mayor Mberaze, deputy Fugge and Emmanuel Kizza

Reason why Mberaze’s executive has reasons to worry, the process to impeach them is as easy as eating matooke while impeaching Speaker is like milking a rock? 
Wait for Part II of this analysis as we bring you more shocking details.

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CHRISTIANS: WHY LENT MUST BE A PERIOD OF SPIRITUAL RETREAT NOT JUST MERE ABSTAINING FROM MEAT

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OPINION BY:
SEM. ROBERT BIGABWARUGABA
robertbigawarugaba@gmail.com
KATIGONDO NATIONAL SEMINARY

LENT is a solemn 40-day period in the Church’s liturgical year in which we prepare ourselves spiritually for the great celebration of Easter. 
The tradition of celebration of Lent for forty days is drawn from the experience of Jesus, who spent forty days in the desert fasting and preparing himself for his public ministry.
The traditional spiritual practices of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving, are as simple as they are challenging. The forty-days of Lent are intended to renew and deepen our spiritual life through prayer, self-denial and generosity to those who are poor and in need. 
There is one more traditional Lenten practice that we should not overlook: penance.  Forgiving and being forgiven is the very essence of true conversion and during Lent, each of us take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate sacrament of reconciliation.
Most Christians tend to concentrate on the negative dimension of Lent – giving something up, abstaining from meat, fasting, etc. to be sure, these penitential practices are extremely valuable as a means of self-discipline. Nevertheless, a genuine Lenten spirituality should also focus on the positive: doing something extra for God and other people. Lent offers us wonderful opportunities to grow in our relationship with God, by giving extra time to prayer or Scripture reading.
The whole purpose of Lent is spiritual preparation for the coming of Christ in a new way into our lives at Easter, not beating ourselves up or feeling ashamed about our lack of spiritual progress. The deeper purpose is what is called a “metanoia,” a Greek word used often in the Gospels. That’s often translated as “repentance,” but its better translated as a complete change of mind and heart. So, it’s not about whether we were able to successfully give up chocolate, but whether our mind and heart are more willing to accept Jesus more fully into our lives.

  • AUTHORE: Sem. Robert Bigabwarugaba

These forty days of wandering, of being proved, of finding strength, and of bolstering faith are exactly what we need right now. From ashes and fasting to almsgiving and prayer, the spiritual deepening and awareness offered by the Lenten season invites us to a place of renewal, a place that, if we are honest, it wouldn’t hurt to spend some time in, individually and collectively these days.
We are dust. We were born and we will die. The life we live in between these two moments is God’s gift to us. Recognizing our humble beginnings and our mortality is part of embracing the Lenten call to renewal. Full engagement in the renewal Lent calls forth is about examining and recommitting to the practices that ground our faith and remind us who we are and who we are called to be.
The Lenten journey to conversion, which we undertake today with the entire Church, becomes, therefore, an auspicious occasion “an acceptable time” (2 Cor 6:2) – to offer ourselves once again as sons and daughters into God’s hands and to put into practice what Jesus says to us over and over again: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Mk 8:34)
The celebration of Easter cannot be fully understood and experienced without first taking the necessary time for reflection and evaluation to determine where we spiritually and morally stand as individuals and as a community before God.
Christians would do well to embrace Lent in the spirit and mood of contemplation. Here is an opportunity to find again this excitement of bring a disciple of Christ. Let us use this Lenten season to reflect on our lives as Christians. May we all emerge from this season renewed, refreshed and rejuvenated in faith, spiritual life, and in our walk with God.

The Author Robert Bigwabwarugaba is a seminarian from Katigondo National Seminary
Email: robertbigawarugaba@gmail.com

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JACOB OULANYAH: ‘FARE THEE WELL BANNER OF PERPETUAL SANCTITY’, READS TOUCHING & INSPIRING EULOGY FROM NEWLY APPOINTED GULU D/RDC LUTWAMA AFRICA

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EULOGY BY: 
MATHIAS LUTWAMA
DEPUTY RDC – GULU

BY the rivers of Aswa, we always sat, with Piety and sobriety, listening to the infinite treasures as imparted from our leader, Jacob Lokori Oulanyah.
By the beautiful cedars of Palaro, we always stood, watching countless crowds waving, at the graceful and majestic movement of our senior Lokori, as he passionately inspired the hearts and minds of the young.
By the serene atmosphere of Odek, we surely loved hosting, Jacob Lokori Oulanyah, with pomp and glamour, dancing the Bwola tunes, to the acclamation of our Acholi mothers.
By the heavenly summation of Laliya, we ever quickened our footsteps, in anticipation of the well known philanthropist, Jacob Oulanyah, who fathered so many opharns, with social welfare and clan comfort, granting them a new dawn of life.
By that Paradise of Owalo, we raised up our alms in thanks giving, on learning with empirical evidence, that Jacob Oulanyah impacted Nations, from Asia to the Pacific, from London to Mary Land, well admired for his virtuosity, in world statesmanship.

  • FALLEN SPEAKER: Jacob Oulanyah

By that Citadel of Awach, Ker Kwaro Acholi, we surely sat with our elders, beholding the armour of Justice, Jacob Oulanyah, dissolving Clan conflicts with Precision and Concision, just with clarity and ease.
By the living wells of Palaro, we recall with sacred memories , the angelic tones of women and girls, in Praise of male dominion and fatherly embrace, well exercised by Jacob Lokori Oulanyah. 

  • EULOGY TO JACOB OULANYAH: By Gulu deputy RDC Mathias Lutwama Africa

By the tedious gardens of Unyama, indeed we harvested our soghurm and maize, with fond memories of paternal reverence, for such a man of Prowess and eminence, Ladit Jacob Speaker Oulanyah. 
Fare thee well banner of Perpetual Sanctity, Jacob Lokori Oulanyah! This is all, from Gulu, with awesome love. 

The author Mathias Lutwama Africa is the newly appointed Deputy RDC for Gulu district. He is also a renown NRM media activist and a radio talkshow panelist

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REMEMBERING SLAVERY: REFLECTIONS FOR MODERN-DAY AFRICANS

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Has any one of your relative ever been taken for slavery?

OPINION BY:
BRIAN MUKALAZI
bmukalazi@ecmafrica.org

ON March 25, the world, once again, commemorated the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, under the 2022 Theme: “Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism”.  
According to the United Nations, this year’s Theme was aimed at unblocking the millions of human stories behind the routinely quoted figures and facts. Stories of untold suffering and pain. Stories of families and communities ripped apart. 
But also, stories of awe-inspiring courage and defiance against the cruelty of the oppressors. For many Africans, even today, these stories about slavery and slave trade remain compelling beyond the complications of historical controversies and political disputes.
The day honoured and remembered those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade, often known as the triangular trade, that was practiced across three continents. 
Estimates vary as to the number of Africans shipped across the Atlantic. But Tom Young, in his book, We Need to Talk About Africa, notes that: “In the 18th and 19th centuries the figure is likely to be somewhere between 12.5 and 14 million. From further back, say from 1500, the figure is possibly as high as 18 million”. 
Slavery has been, undoubtedly, one of the darkest chapters in human history. But as we continue to learn and pay tribute to the millions of men, women and children victimized by this tragic practice, we, the modern-day Africans, should take a moment and reflect on its impact on our times. The fact is, this ugly past continues to strain our present. 

  • AUTHOR: Brian Mukalazi

While slavery as a legitimate institution disappeared and no official slave markets are being currently operated, the vice continues to be practiced invisibly. The existence of human trafficking and forced labour, suggests that people are still trading on this historical baggage. 
The 2018 Global Slavery Index revealed that over 9.2 million people in Africa are living in modern slavery, making up nearly a quarter of all humans trafficked around the globe. In addition, nearly 40 percent of Africans trafficked are in forced labor and the victims are forced to work extensive hours in extremely dangerous conditions. 
It is, unfortunately, true that some corners of the world continue to practice slavery or what is left of it. Most recently, the Middle East countries, especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, have been in the spotlight regarding the inhumane treatment of the increasing numbers of migrant workers.
Stories coming out of these countries indicate that lots of migrant workers from Africa, some of whom being victims of human trafficking, are exposed to extreme forms of exploitation or abuse. Many are said to have been constantly deprived of their dignity, physical comfort and rights. 
Elsewhere, people of African descent continue to confront racial discrimination, marginalization and exclusion. The political, economic and structural power imbalances rooted in colonial rule, enslavement and exploitation, still deny equality of opportunity and justice.    
And as such, many experts argue that slavery left a permanent mark on Africa and remained a key contributor to our slowed progress, economic stagnation, and political instability.  
But let’s pose for a minute and ask ourselves: What has been the role of African leaders in the promotion or confrontation of modern slavery? Well, as was observed much earlier before, modern-day slavery is also, in fact, said to be partly orchestrated by African leaders.  
Tom Young argues that, in the past, some African kings were complicit in facilitating the sale of African captives. Not only was slave trade organized by Africans, the practice of slavery itself was widespread in Africa. A wide variety of African rulers were able to determine the conditions, political and commercial, under which they would deal with outsiders. 
Slave traders had to negotiate the purchase of slaves – they could not dictate terms – and many were required to wait on the coast for their human cargo to be brought to them. They had to pay some sort of local tax and abide by local rules and norms. 
Similarly, in today’s case, slavery appears to be a collaborative enterprise – to some extent – between the offenders and some governments or their officials. Many of the atrocities committed against victims, say migrant workers, have occurred under the watchful eye of African governments but no tangible action has been taken to avert the vice.
It’s true that many things have changed in Africa since the days of slavery and slave trade, some for the better. Some African countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana, are now classified as “Middle-income”. Some provide a degree of welfare and other services for their people. Many have sustained quite high rates of economic growth. But slavery, in a modern-day version, remains a major thorn in the foot. 
Africa needs to stand up in solidarity against slavery of all kinds. There’s need to develop clear plans, oversee their implementations and subsequently maintain the results. We should develop our Human capital, increase the education levels and skills of African populations. Experts point to the fact that only 60 percent of Africa’s 15 to 24-year-olds have completed primary school, and only about 20 percent have gone beyond lower secondary school. 
Such a shift will not solve all problems, it will not fully abolish modern-day slavery, but it will revitalize the energy of the 1.37 billion people in Africa.

Mr. Brian Mukalazi is the Country Director of Every Child Ministries Uganda.
email: bmukalazi@ecmafrica.org

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INSIDE STORY! WHY NUP BOSSES ARE SHOPPING FOR TOP DP MAN FREDRICK LUBWAMA FOR KAWEMPE NORTH MP SEAT

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PHOTO: Frederick Lubwama

STORY BY:
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

FREDRICK Lubwama, an Industrial Chemist and a Petroleum engineering technologist by proffession who contested for Kawempe North MP seat in 2016 and narrowly lost to Hon. Latif Sebaggala Sengendo is back in the puzzle! 
Exclusive information coming from Kamwokya, the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters shows, party bosses are rolling heads on what can be done if government refuses to release Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya who was arrested alongside Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana commonly known as Bwiino. About six month ago, the two were aarested over six counts related to murder.
Also, rumour making rounds says, the two areated Members of Parliament Hon. Ssegirinya and Hon. Allan Ssewanyana might come out of prison with a new beat, not the renowned one of Mr. Update or Bwiino Ssewanyana.
This follows a recent press conference organised by Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among at Parliament and donated UGX 5M cash to Ssegirinya’s wife, another UGX 5M to Ssegirinya’s mum and UGX. 5M to Allan Ssewanyana’s wife.
There are fears that Ssegirinya and Allan Ssewanyana might take bitter pills and denounce NUP or activism for them to be pardoned by the powers that be.

  • Ssegirinya’s mother receiving UGX 5M sent to her by then deputy Speaker Anita Among. Seated right are Ssegirinya and Ssewanyana wives. Each was given UGX 5M by Rt. Hon. Anita. This was at her office

NUP officials who talked to us but asked their names to be withheld told us, Speaker Anita Among and some NRM MPs like David Kabanda who is a President Museveni’s blue eyed boy seem to be very close to the two arrested MPs than officials from their party NUP.
“This is unbelievable. We were shocked to see wives of our comrades and Ssegirinya’s mother receiving money from Anita Among, in front of cameras without even notifying NUP. Yet when we went to Kigo that very day they went to Anita’s offie to reveive the money, one of those MPs stopped us from meeting his wife to deliver money for upkeep.” Said a top source in NUP, adding that,  “Even that very wife has not been picking our phone calls yet for Anita Among, she picks. She even refused to show up at the NUP headquaters when leaders called her. We sometimes feel,  something is not right with our colleagues.” 

LOOKING FOR PLAN B
According to reliable information, party bosses are likely not to be waiting for more shocking news.
They are already identifying names of would be perfect substitutes and this investigative news website can exclusively confirm that of these, three names carry higher chances.
They includes former contestants Sulaiman Kidandala, Hon. Latif Sebaggala Ssengendo and former UYD dangerman Fredrick William Lubwama.
However, Lubwama is likely to beat the other two being that, Kidandala and Latif are taken to be prodigal sons who chose to defy the party directives when they were denied party flag in 2021 but the chose to run as independents.
After losing to NUP candidate, Kidandala went to court to nullify Ssegirinya’s victory saying he had no academic papers. Kidandala lost on technicalities. So his chances to be considered are very slim. 
For Latif, he confused the party when he stood down for Ssegirinya, went for Lord mayor,  jumped out of Lord mayor race, returned to contest for member of Parenament well knowing that party had already given flag to Ssegirinya.
NUP bosses, the two can nolonger be easily be sold to Kawempe North voters.

WHY FREDRICK LUBWAMA
It’s true he has never officially denounced his DP Party but he has been an ally to NUP.
In fact he was contacted last year to be NUP special envoy in the Diaspora due to his consistency in fighting for a democratic governance, human rights and rule of law.
We are told, Lubwana agreed to work with NUP although he insisted, wanted to concentrate on Kawempe North Politics.
His teams are already on ground strategising for 2026 polls.
On January 1st 2022, Fredrick Lubwama was invited by different groups of his supporters. They showed him support promising that at the right hour, they are ready to front their son of the soil.  
NUP strategists must have got info that Fredrick is doing ground work and might be hard to break. Better to court and recruit him as their full General. 
Not being a political armature, Mr. Lubwama is well traversed with the politics of Kawempe North, a constituency where he was born.
A well to do young man who is in politics not to look for a job or starting capital, he is a great mobilizer, well educated and can perfectly articulate issues on the floor of Parliament.
Asked what a person with well a paying job want in politics a dirty game, one of Mr. Lubwama supporter told this news website that, “It is his desire to transform Kawempe and continue with some of the development initiatives which he had started before he left Uganda for further studies. There is alot of things which can be done to uplift our society. We verily know the problems affecting not only Kawempe North but Uganda at large.  We will offer ourselves to serve this country with one heart.”

FACTS ABOUT FRED LUBWAMA
●  He is a born to Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL Mayombwe of Kitambuza Zone III , Kanyanya Parish, Kawempe Division. This is where he was raised from.
● Fred Lubwama studied from Bat Valley Primary School, went to Namilyango College, Caltec Academy, Makerere University, Aptec Worldwide School of Computing and Northern Alberta institute of technology. 
● Married with four children
● He is an Industrial Chemist and a Petroleum engineering technologist by proffession. 
● He works in the Oil and gas industry in Canada. 
● By the time News Editor Media checked, Mr. Fred Lubwama was the President for all Ugandans living in Alberta, Canada. 
● Previously, he served as the vice chairman UYD,  Makerere University 2001-2002. He also served as the Campus affairs minister Makerere students Fuild, been a GRC member Makerere Students guild. 
● Fred Lubwama has also served as the DP Secretary General sec for Kanyanya parish.
● He also served as the General Secretary Kampala District Youth Council, 2002 to 2008. 
● In 2006, he contested against Latif Sebaggala for MP Kawempe North and narrowly lost. 
● In mid 2008, Fredrick Lubega went to Canada to pursue further studies in the oil and gas sector. When he graduated, he had 3 companies offering him jobs in his field of expertise and he stayed.

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PICTORIAL: KATIKKIRO MAYIGA @ PARLIAMENT, INSIDE HIS MEETING WITH SPEAKER ANITA, D/SPEAKER & LOP

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Speaker Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa receiving Premier Mayiga (right) at Parliament today morning

STORY BY: MOSES MUGALULA

LIKE this news website reported today morning, Buganda Kingdom Prmier Charles Peter Mayiga has a few hours ago visited Parliament to pay his respects in honour of Former Speaker Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah. Click yo read: BUGANDA PREMIER MAYIGA WILL TODAY SIGN OULANYAH’S CONDOLENCE BOOK @ PARLIAMENT, HOLD TALKS WITH SPEAKER ANITA AMONG
With members of his entourage, Katikkiro Mayiga was received by Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, her Deputy Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Leader of Opposition Mathias Nsamba Mpuuga, Chairman Buganda caucus Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and a team of members of Parliament.

  • KATIKKIRO MAYIGA: Signing condolence book at Parliament in the presence of Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Thomas Tayebwa (All photos courtesy of Parliament Press)

Katikkiro signed the condolence book at Parliament and later entered into a meeting at the VIP lounge with his host, Speaker Anita. Meeting was attended by Deputy Speaker, LOP and other leaders. On behalf of Buganda Kingdom, Katikkiro extended heartfelt condolences for the loss of Rt. Hon. Oulanyah. He congratulated Speaker Anita and deputy Tayebwa upon their election last week. He pledged support to their leadership and urged them to lead a united Parliament and also give priority to matters of National importance. Our team is working on a well detailed story about what transpired inside the meeting room.

  • INSIDE VIP LOUNGE: Meeting ongoing
  • Speaked Anita talking to Premier Mayiga
  • Speaker seeing off Mayiga
  • GROUP PHOTO: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Premier Mayiga and Mps at the steps of Parliament
  • Mayiga, Anita and Tayebwa
  • SET TO LEAVE: Katikkiro Mayiga with LOP Mpuuga (right), Buganda caucus chairman Muwanga Kivumbi (in red tie) and other members of Parliament

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BOBI WINE, SPEAKER TO MEET OVER INDISCIPLINE MAYOR, D/MAYOR & A CLIQUE OF ERRANT NUP COUNCILORS

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STORY BY:
MARY NAKASI
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

NATIONAL Unity Platform President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine is set to meet Rubaga Division Urban Council Speaker Musah Mbaziira, an  NRM diehard, over the misconduct of Lubaga mayor Zacchy Mberaze Mawula, his Deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and a clique of 25 errant councilors mostly NUP party members, this investigative news website can authoritatively report. 
This comes after a letter by Speaker Musah Mbaziira to NUP President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi dated March 30th 2022, requesting for a meeting over his councilors’misconduct.
Excersing his duties under section 29c (a) &(b) KCCA 2019 as amended of presiding over all urban municipal council meetings and also charged with overall authority for preservation of order in council and ensuring the enforcement of rules of procedure in the council, Speaker Mbaziira suspended the Rubaga Division Urban Council Mayor Mberaze, deputy Fugge and other 25 councillors for indiscipline and abuse of decorum in the Ordinary Council meeting on 21th March 2022 at Jevine Hotel, Nabunnya road in Rubaga Division.Mberaze and his clique walked out of this council called to honour fallen Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah.
Mbaziira has already notified Division Clerk, over his decision, who we are told, has also written to the Director Legal. 
In the letter to Hon. Kyagulanyi, Speaker Mbaziira wrote, “Following the misconducts and issues of Lubaga Division Urban Council and being that National Unity Platform is the leading party in Lubaga, we have had a lot of challenges which need your immediate intervention as NUP President.”
“It is on this background that we seek for an engagement with you to get a way forward if we are to improve service delivery to our electorates.” Reads letter to Hon. Kyagulanyi, signed by Speaker Mbaziira.

  • NRM MAN: Musah Mbaziira

Letter was copied to Shadow Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority and Metropolitan Affairs Hon. Abubaker Kawalya, NUP SG, Chairman NUP Lubaga and all councilors Lubaga.
For starters,  NUP forms the majority of councilors in Lubaga council. Out of 94 councilors, NUP has over 60 councilors.
Speaker Mbaziira vowed,  “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.” 
The walkout of happened on Monday this week, during an ordinary council convened by Speaker Mbaziira at Jevine Hotel in Lubaga. A day before, President Museveni had announced the death of Oulanyah who passed on from a Seattle Hospital in United States of America.

MBERAZE, FUGGE & 25 COUNCILORS SUSPENSION
Like we informed you in a story we published on Wednesday, Speaker Mbaziira 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
List of suspended councilors led by mayor Mberaze Zacchy Mawula and deputy Rehema Fugge; Kizza Clement, Kizza Emmanuel, Fatumah Muguluma, Declucker Kamya, Ivan Katumba, Idd Nkambwe, Alex Kisawuzi, Murutadha Ndawula, Halima Nabukalu, Oscar Peter Kate, Jamil Isiko, Dorothy Nakiyingi, Sunday Damba, Asiya Nagudi, Dennis Magomu, Musa Lusembo, Ssalongo Fred Kyambadde,Richard Jjuuko Kayima, Rogers Akankwasa, Alex Kyagaba, Ronald Lukenge, Sylvia Nakigudde and Vicky Makula

  • SUSPENDED: Some of the suspended councilors

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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BUGANDA PREMIER MAYIGA WILL TODAY SIGN OULANYAH’S CONDOLENCE BOOK @ PARLIAMENT, HOLD TALKS WITH SPEAKER ANITA AMONG

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■ First received Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo’s apology to Kabaka over false statements made
■ Katikkiro will congratulate Rt. Hon. Anita Among upon her election as Speaker
■ Expected to talk to the Speaker about MP Zaake’s matter
■ Oulanyah’s body returns today,  here is the final burial program

STORY BY:
MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

NEWLY elected Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among is today Friday expected to hold talks with Buganda Kingdom Premier Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga in the VIP lounge ahead of the return of Rt. Hon. Jacob Lokori Oulanyah’s body later in the day.
In a message from Mr. Joseph Sabiiti who is the Press Secretary to Speaker Rt. Hon. Anita Among, Katikkiro Mayiga will reach at 9am.
“On his arrival, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga will sign the Condolence book of fallen Speaker Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah at Parliament on Friday at 10am. He will thereafter hold a short meeting with the Rt. Hon. Speaker in the VIP lounge.” Reads a message from Mr. Sabiiti.
We are told, the two, Speaker and her guest will address media at Parliament.
According to our sources at Bulange, Mengo the headquarters of Buganda Kingdom, members of Premier Mayiga’s entourage will have Kingdom ministers and Speaker of the Great Lukiiko (Buganda Parliament).
At Parliament, Mayiga and his team will be received by among others, leadership of the Buganda Parliamentary caucus headed by Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi.
This news website has learnt that, Premier Mayiga will use this visit to congratulate Rt. Hon. Anita Among upon her election as Speaker of Parliament. He is also expected to whisper at Speaker Anita about Hon. Francis Zaake’s woes.
Yesterday, Katikkiro Mayiga received Chief Justice Owiny Dollo at Bulange Mengo, who went their to deliver his apology to His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi over lies Chief justice made against Buganda’s King. 
In his address, Mayiga thanked His Lordship Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo for his apology saying, “The people of Acholi and the people of Buganda have more in common than what divides us. Actually we share a common history. We should therefore focus on preserving the dignity of the late Jacob Oulanyah.”
“We should give him a deserving send-off next week, with his contributions to Uganda not eluded by debates and discussions and anger well knowning that, we have undertaken this process and I don’t think that there is more that needs to be done other than moving forward.” Mayiga told Chief Justice and other very important people who escorted Owiny-Dollo to Bulange Mengo.
He urged his vistors and all people of Buganda to assume the duty to ensure that, “We continue with the reconciliatory process and to depen the unity of the people of Buganda and Acholi and deepen the unity of all Ugandans. We believe, that of vital importance.”

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OWEK. CHARLES PETER MAYIGA
Believed to be the 43rd Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga is a lawyer by profession, a cultural leader and author.  
Katikkiro Mayiga was appointed to that position by the Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II of Buganda, in May 2013, replacing Engineer John Baptist Walusimbi. 
Charles Peter Mayiga was born in Kasanje Village, Kabonera Parish, Masaka District, Central Uganda. His parents are Ssaalongo Cyprian Mukasa and Nnaalongo Rebecca Kyese Mukasa.
He started his education at Butale Primary School and Nkoni Primary School. Went to St. Henry’s College Kitovu and Kitante Hill School, O’Level education. He completed his A’level at St. Mary’s College Kisubi. 
Holds a Degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Makerere University and a Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from Law Development Center, Kampala.
Started working in 1991. Charles Peter Mayiga has been working closely with the elders of the Kingdom of Buganda, sharpening his knowledge and understanding of the customs and traditions of Buganda.
In June 1991, Charles Peter Mayiga was appointed Admnistrative Secretary and assistant to the Secteray General of the Ssaabataka’s Supreme Council (the name given to Buganda Lukiiko at the time since it was still outlawed under the 1967 Constitution).
Later, he was appointed Principal Administrative Secretary up to 1994.  He was appointed to member of the Lukiiko in 1994 and in 1995, Ssaabasajja Kabaka appointed him Deputy Minister in Charge of the Lukiiko. In 1996, he named minister of the Youth.
In the same year, he was named Minister for Youth and Cabinet Affairs. In 2002, the Kabaka appointed him Minister of Youth, Cabinet Affairs and Lukiiko Affiars, Information and Kingdom Spokesman.
He served in that capacity until he was appointed Prime Minister of Buganda in May 2013.
Charles Peter Mayiga is a Law Partner in Buwule Mayiga & Company Advocates, based in Kampala. He is married to Margaret Mayiga, an alumnus of Trinity College Nabbingo. He is the author of a book titled King on the Throne, which chronicles the story of the restoration of the Kingdom of Buganda. He is also the author of Buganda ku Ntikko – a book in Luganda that explains Buganda’s key five tenets (Ensonga Ssemasonga Ettaano). 

FINAL BURIAL PROGRAM FOR THE LATE SPEAKER OULANYAH OUT
● Friday 1st April 2022: At 2:00pm, Body arrives at Entebbe International Airport.
● Sunday 3rd – Monday 4th April 2022: At 9:00am, body will be at the home of late Speaker Oulanyah in Muyenga, Kampala where friends and well wishers will pay their last respect. 
● Tuesday 05th April 2022: At 9:00 am, the body will be  moved to the Parliament of Uganda for members of Parliament to pay their last respect. 
●  On Wednesday 6th April 2022: At 9:00am, body will be taken to Kololo ceremonial grounds for a State Funeral.
● On the same day at 3:00pm, the casket will be airlifted to Omoro, Lalogi village,the late Speaker’s ancestral home.
● Thursday 7th April 2022: Body will be at Lalogi, for final respect by members of  public.
● Friday 8th April 2022 is a public holiday as declared by the Head of State Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Burial ceremony of Rt. Hon. Oulanyah will start at 9:00am.

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