VALUED PHOTO: Queen Sylivia Nagginda and Speaker Anita Among in a jovial mood. The two are great friends
BY MOSES MUGALULA BULANGE-MENGO
OVER 100 Members of Parliament have accompanied The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among and her deputy Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa to Bulange Mengo to give a boost to The Kabaka’s birthday run due this Sunday on April 7, 2024. First to arrive was Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and a number of MPs and by press time, Speaker Anita was enroute to Bulange Mengo, Buganda Kingdom Headquaters. Maama Bukedea will be received by the Royal family, Kingdom Premier Charles Peter Mayiga and a number of Kabaka’s Minister. Speaker and her deputy, will then have a meeting with Premier Mayiga and a few selected officials and then after, will join other members of Parliament. Madam Speaker is expected to address Kabaka’s subjects and then buy Kabaka’s birthday kits.
Security has been tightened at Bulange Mengo, army and police deployed as number three arrives. Kabaka birthday run is organised every year to see Aids end by 2030. “As you may be aware, the annual Kabaka Birthday run is slated for 7th April 2024. Proceeds from this run will aid interventions against HIV/AIDS. The Parliament of Uganda will support and participate at the Kabaka Birthday Run. Tomorrow morning , I will lead a team of Members of Parliament to Bulange, Mengo at the invitation of Katikkiro to formally submit our support.” Speaker Anita posted on her X platform, yesterday
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LEAD PHOTO: Ms. Tatra Mary attended NUP gathering in Boston, MA, recently. She was dressed in a tshirt with Bobi Wine’s portrait having words, ‘Mr. President’. This puts her in NRM government’s bad books.
STORY BY: SHARON ASIO Senior Investigator
RENOWNED Human Rights defender and Political Activist Tatra Mary Musheshe finds herself in the crosshairs of Uganda’s political landscape, her family reveals. Fleeing the country in 2013 amidst escalating threats, Tatra’s advocacy for change alongside opposition leaders from Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and National Unity Platform (NUP) has incurred the wrath of the ruling NRM government.
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Central to the regime’s ire is Tatra’s collaboration with NUP Vice President Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru and the opposition leader in Uganda, Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. According to intelligence briefing, Ms. Tatra is one of the leading Bobi Wine’s trusted NUP Mobilizers in Diaspora. State operatives believes she is behind mobilising Diaspora with the backing of LGBT + Q to give the regime sleepless nights.
PHOTO: President Museveni accused opposition of being supported by foreigners and LGBT+Q to distablize his government. He threated to deal with them. He was officially opening Bukedea Teaching Hospital and Bukedea College of Health Sciences both established by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. NUP is higlighted for being Pro LGBT+Q
Her concerted efforts to challenge the status quo has placed Tatra and her family under constant surveillance and intimidation by state operatives. Government officials, including the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairman Haji Abudallah Kitatta and Mr. Kamuntu Majambere commonly known as ‘Empologoma ya Museveni (President Museveni’s Lion) have issued veiled threats against Tatra and her allies, vowing to quash dissent and maintain the current political order at any cost. Appearing on Dream televion, a Christian based tv station in Uganda owned by Pastor Dr. Joseph Serwadda of Victory Christian Centre Church in Uganda, Kitatta and Majembere warned Tatra and whoever is challenging the NRM regime that their days are counted, they will be arreted and pay for their sins.
PHOTO ABOVE: When Majambere (Museveni’s lion) appeared on Dream tv and sent a tough warning message to Ms. Tatra on supporting Bobi Wine to challenge NRM regime.
Opposition in Uganda says, such rhetoric underscores the precarious position faced bķy individuals daring to speak out against entrenched power structures. Recently, Leader of opposition in Parliament of Uganda tasked Prime minister Nabbanja to tell public the whereabout of opposition leaders and hundreds of their supporters accusing the State of persecuting oposition politicians.
ABOVE: Leader of Opposition in Parliament Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi gave Prime minister Robinah Nabbanja had time on mising Ugandans like Tatra Mary who allegedly fled the country over opposing the ruling NRM government
Despite the risks, Tatra like many other opposition politicians, remains undeterred, leveraging her legal background and activism to mobilize support for regime change. She continues to advocate for change in the diaspora through the Intellectual Property Rights Initiative (IPRI-Africa) an IP and Human Rights Advocacy organization she formed while in Uganda. Her association with IPRI-Africa underscores her commitment to holding the regime accountable for human rights abuses and political repression. No wonder, Tatra and political activist for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Preacher Doreen Nyanjura the current Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala City linked again in 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts for the purpose of mobilization and advocating for change of the NRM government.
ABOVE; In 2022, Ms. Tatra (middle) was cited with ‘The FDC Preacher’ Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala City Doreen Nyanjura (right). The two linked up again in Boston, Massachusetts USA for a strategic meeting.Left is Samuel Kiberu.
However, Tatra’s activism has come at a great personal cost. A colleague she advocated for change with through the FDC party, lawyer Nasser Mubonde, recounts a harrowing acid attack in 2014, a chilling reminder of the dangers inherent in challenging authority. His ordeal serves as a stark warning of the lengths to which the state will go to silence dissent.
HEARTTLESS! FDC Lawyer Nasser Mubonde who was attacked with acid a few days after Tatra had fled the country. The two were very close
PHOTO: NUP women protest over the continued arrest of their own Olivia Lutaaya.
As Tatra’s whereabouts remain shrouded in secrecy, the specter of state reprisal looms large. Will she evade capture and continue her advocacy from abroad, or will the long arm of the law reach her? The answers remain uncertain, but one thing is clear: the struggle for change in Uganda is far from over. Let’s watch the space!
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OVER 500 Members of the ruling NRM Party in Lubaga led by a one Kamuntu Majjambere commonly known as ‘Empologoma ya Museveni’, have petitioned Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong the NRM Secretary General requesting gor a meeting on Wednesday March 27, 2024 to present a case against Haji Abudallah Kitatta saying he is nolonger fit to be the Party Chairman for Rubaga District.
PHOTO: Kitatta addressing NRM leaders in Lubaga recently. A group of NRM members want him out of office over incompetence and abuse of office.
In a petition dated March 19, 2024 copied to legal Director NRM and the NRM EC boss, petitioners requested SG for a meeting with NRM concerned members in Rubaga District for discussions on Article 46 Section 1 (C) of the NRM Constitution Reprint 2015. Petition reads, “Whereas Article 9 of the NRM Constitution empowers us among many other things to take full and active part in discussions, formulations and implementation of policies of the NRM where we belong. Its from the above mandate that we seek for an appointment to meet you as the Secretary General of the Party with the mandate under Article 40, Section 9, Subsections (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of the NRM Party Constitution.” Rubaga NRM Members say, “We tend to discuss on the operationalization of the NRM Party Constitution within Rubaga among which are, Article 46 Section 1 subsection c, of the NRM Constitution Reprint 2015, it is within your discretionary powers that if you see it deemed fit to also invite Director Legal services of the NRM Party of the above meeting.” “We the undersigned five hundred members and leaders bellow intend to attend in person and we shall be at the NRM Party offices at plot 10, Kyadondo on Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 9am ready for a meeting.” Reads the petition. We are reliably informed, the petitioners are led by Mr. Kamuntu Majambere who already vowed to contest for the NRM Chairman Rubaga District in the forth coming elections. Kamuntu Majambere says, Kitatta isn’t fit to be the party leader in Lubaga, he has cases of abuse of office, Misconduct or Misbehaviour, Incompetence, mismanagement among others. “Such a person with that dirt can’t be our leader. The Party Constitution is very clear on this. We want to meet our party SG and we have a discussion about the legal implications.” Said Majambere Kamuntu commonly known as Empologoma ya Museveni. The petition attached with are the over 500 petitioners was received by the offices if top bosses at the Party headquarters. However Kitatta says, Majjambere and team are just logging a dead horse!
● Cites KCCA Act, S.32 Saying The Removal Of A Mayor Or Deputy Mayor Of A Division Urban Council Shall Follow A Prescribed Procedure. ● Supporters of Kampala Central Division Deputy Mayor Hanipher Mpungu And Rubaga Deputy Mayor Rehema Fugge Celebrate ED Kisaka’s Legal Opinion
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WE TOLD YOU! The appointment of councilor Maureen Tumusiime Kabananura as Deputy Mayor Kampala Central and councilor Fatumah Nansubuga Muguluma as Rubaga Division Urban Council Deputy Mayor was lllegitimate. That mayors Uhuru Saad Salim and Zacchy Mberaze Mawula had no powers to remove their deputies! Finally KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka’s legal opinion on the matter is out, showing the two mayors did not follow a prescribed procedure. Mayors Uhuru and Mberaze have been served with the ED Kisaka’s legal opinion. Hon. Hanipher Mpungu is the Kampala Central Division Urban Council legitimate Deputy Mayor and Rehema Sanyu Fugge is the legitimate Deputy Mayor for Rubaga Division Urban Council as per ED Kisaka’s legal opinion. In a seven page letter dated February 5, 2024 to Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Execitive Director Kisaka interpreted KCCA Act showing that the procedure followed to remove a mayor is exactly the same deputy mayor is removed, mayor has no powers to remove his or her deputy. Citing, KCCA Act 2011, S.32, ED Kisaka’s letter to Lord mayor Lukwago reads, “The removal of a Mayor or Deputy Mayor of a Division Urban Council shall follow a prescribed procedure.” “I am therefore, hereby forwarding the guidance as by the law provided to guide any action in that regard.” Read ED Kisaka’s letter copied to all Division Mayors, Deputy Executive Director, Director Legal Affairs Director Administration and Human Resource (KCCA) and to all Division Town Clerks. Kisaka’s legal opinion comes after Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Saad Uhuru ‘Nsubuga’ on January 25, 2024 purpotedly made reshuffles in his cabinet and dropped his deputy Hanipher Mpungu for Councilor Maureen Tumusiime Kabananura, a move legally contested by Mpungu’s lawyers of Mudiobole & Co Advocates. In a petition to ED Kisaka dated January 29, 2024, Hajjat Mpungu’s lawyers said, “It’s from the above purported reshuffle of our client (Hanipher Mpungu) that we contend that the same was in utter abuse of the Mayor’s powers as he does not have the authority to remove a Deputy mayor from office.” Lawyers clearly said, “The process of removal of a Deputy Mayor is well elaborated in the KCCA Act 2010 as Amended and the same does not give powers to the Mayor.” Kisaka has agreed with Mpungu’s lawyers. First to make this legal blunder was Rubaga Division Urban Council Mayor Zacchy Mberaze Mawula who purpotedly removed his deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and replaced her with councilor Fatumah Muguluma Nansubuga an illegality which was strongly contested by Fugge’s lawyers. In a letter dated December 18, 2023 drafted by the Fugge’s Lawyers, Luganda, Ojok & Co. Advocates to the Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority Dorothy Kisaka, she was advised to dustbin Muguluma’s appointment because it had no legal backing. A two page letter from Fugge’s Lawyers read, “That on the 14th day of December, 2023 in a council sitting at Gevine Hotel, the Division Mayor H/W Mberaze Zacchy Mawula entered the said session and a motion was moved to amend the Order Paper to include the Speech of the Mayor as one if the items of the Session.” “That in the Mayor’s Speech, the Mayor informed the Council that he had made some reshuffle in the executive of the Division to wit: He replaced the deputy mayor (Our Client) with Councilor Muguluma Nansubuga Fatumah among others.” Reads the letter to KCCA ED Kisaka. “We therefore write to you as the Executive Director whose functions as per the KCCA Act Section 19 (a) (d) (e) (g) and (h) include; to advise theAuthority on technical, administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the Authority; and (h) implement lawful decisions taken by the Authority. To veto the unlawful decision that was purpotedly made by the Mayor of Lubaga Urban Division so that it is not implemented as its contrary to Section 28 of the same KCCA ACT.”
ED KISAKA SCHOOLS UHURU & MBERAZE ON THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED IN THE LAW FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR OF A DIVISION URBAN COUNCIL IN KAMPALA Section 32 and Section 12(1) of Kampala Capital City Act, 2010 (as amended) provides for the grounds for the removal of a mayor or deputy mayor of a division urban council. Provides; “The mayor or deputy mayor of a division urban council may be removed on any of the following grounds- (a) Abuse of office; (b) Incompetence; (c) Corruption; (d) Misconduct or Misbehaviour; (e) Physical or Mental Incapacity as would render the chairperson or vice chairperson incapable of performing his or her duties; (f) Failure to convene council meetings; (g) The holder commits a breach of the Leadership Code of Conduct for which the punishment imposed includes vacation of office.” Furthermore, Section 12(2) of the Kampala Capital City Authority (as amended) provides that, “Notwithstanding subsection (1), the seat of a mayor or deputy mayor shall fall vacant if- (a) the holder resigns in writing addressed to the Minister; (b) the holder commits a breach of the Leadership code of conduct and the punishment imposed includes the vacation of office; (c) the holder accepts appointment to a public office; (d) the holder is sentenced to death or imprisonment exceeding six months without the option of a fine; (e) the holder is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or (f) circumstances arise which disqualify the holder from occupying the office under any other law.”
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR REMOVING A MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR ON GROUNDS LISTED IN SECTION 12(1)
STEP 1 – Section 12(3) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● A Petition in writing signed by not less than one-third of all the members of the Council shall be submitted to the Minister – (a) stating that the members intend to pass a resolution of the Council to remove the Mayor or Deputy Mayor on any of the grounds set out in Section 32; (b) setting out the particulars of the charge supported by the necessary documents, where applifable, on which it is claimed that the conduct of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor be investigated for the purpose of his or her removal. NB: Where a person has signed a petition, he or she shall not withdraw their signature supporting the petition [Section 12(4)].
STEP 2 – Section 12(1) of Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● Council passes a resolution supported by not less than two thirds majority of all the members of the council on any of the following grounds- (a) Abuse of office; (b) Incompetence; (c) misconduct or misbehaviour; (d) physical and mental incapacity rendering him or her incapable of performing the duties of deputy mayor; (e) corruption
STEP 3 – Section 12(d) of Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The minister responsible for Kampala shall evaluate the petition in consultation with the Attorney General. ● If the minister is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds in the petition, he or she shall, within twenty-one days after receipt of the petition, constitute a tribunal to investigate the allegations. ● The tribunal shall consist of a Magistrate not below Grade 1 or a person qualified to be appointed a Magistrate not below Grade 1 as Chairperson and two other persons all of whom shall be appointed by the minister in consultation with the Magistrate. NB: The Mayor or Deputy Mayor is entitled to appear at the proceedings of the tribunal and to be repreented by a lawyer or other expert or person of his or her choice.
STEP 4 – Section 12(8) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● If the tribunal determines that there is a valid case for the removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor on grounds of abuse of office, incompetence, misconduct or misbehavior and corruption, the tribunal shall submit the report to the minister. ● The minister shall within fourteen days of receipts of the report of the tribunal present it to the Council. ● A member shall move a motion for the resolution for the removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor in council within fourteen days after presentation of the report by the minister to council. ● Thereafter, if the council passes the resolution supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all members of the council, the Mayor or Deputy mayor shall cease to hold the office.
PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR OF A DIVISION URBAN COUNCIL ON GROUNDS OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITY STEP 1 – Section 12(8) and (9) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act; ● Submission of a petition in writing to the minister for Kampala signed by not less than one-third of all members of council stating- (a) That they intend to pass a resolution of the council for the removal of the mayor or deputy mayor from office on grounds of physical or mental incapacity, and (b) Giving particulars of the alleged incapacity.
STEP 2 – Section 12(10) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The minister shall, within seven days after receipt of a petition, cause a copy to be submitted to the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, Speaker, Executive Director and the Chief Magistrate.
STEP 3 – Section 12(11) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The chief Magistrate, shall within seven days after receipt of the notice and in consultation of the medical council, constitute a medical board comprising of three qualified medical specialists to examine the Mayor or Deputy mayor in respect of the alleged incapacity and to report its findings to the minister
STEP 4 – Section 12(12) of the Kampala Capital City Act ● Upon constitution of the medical board, the Chief Magistrate shall inform the mayor or deputy mayor within seven days.
STEP 5 – Section 12(13) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Medical bord shall examine the Mayor or Deputy Mayor within 14 days after the chief magistrate has informed the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of the constitution of the medical board.
STEP 6 – Section 12(14) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall submit himself or herself to the medical board for examination on a day and time determined by the medical board.
STEP 7 – Section 12(15) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● If the medical board determines that the Mayor or Deputy Mayor is unable to perform the functions of Mayor or Deputy Mayor by reasons of physical or mental incapacity and in addition, council passes the resolution for his or her removal supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the council, the Mayor or Deputy mayor shall cease to hold office. NB: If the medical board reports that the Mayor or Deputy mayor has failed to submit him or herself to the medical board within the time prescribed and the council passes the resolution for his or her removal supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the council, the Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall cease to hold office [(Section 12(16)]
STEP 8 – Section 12(17) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The minister shall within fourteen days of receipt of the report of the medical board present it to the council.
STEP 9 – Section 12(18) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Motion for a resolution for removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall be moved in the Council within fourteendays after receipt by the minister for Kampala of the report of the medical board. NB: The resolution for the removal of the mayor or deputy mayor must be moved in the council within fourteen days failure of which shall render the resolution time barred.
STEP 10 – Section 12(19) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Mayor or Deputy Mayor is entitled to appear and be heard during the proceedings of the council relating to the motion for a resolution or may be represented by an advocate or other expert of his or her chioce.
APPEALS – Section 12(19) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act A person who is removed as Mayor or Deputy mayor may appeal to the High court within twenty-one days after the decission is communicated to him or her and the High court may confirm or revoke the decission to remove him or her and make any order that court considers just in the matter.
(In our next story, we will show you why it is hard to remove a Mayor or Deputy Mayor in Kampala)
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UNIQUE PHOTO: 2026 Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Aspirant Rtn. Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira receiving Princess Agnes Nabaloga at Makerere University to officially open Sir. Edward Muteesa II Museum on Wednesday
BY: SHARON ASIO MAKERERE UNIVERSIRY
ON WEDNESDAY February 21, 2024, HRH Dr. Naalinya Lubuga Agnes Nabaloga officiated at the opening of Kabaka Sir Edward Mutesa II Museum at Makerere University, one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. This site was the on-campus private residence of Sir Edward Muteesa II while he was a student of Literature (1943-1945).
For starters, Muteesa II was the 35th Kabaka of Buganda and the first President of Uganda. He was the father of His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the reigning Kabaka. Makerere University honored her prominent alumnus, Ssekabaka Mutesa II by opening a museum in this house. Kabaka’s sister Naalinya Nabaloga was accompanied by her brother, Prince David Kintu Wasajja, other royals and Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Notable among MUK top leadership who welcomed the royal family at the leading institution for academic excellence, research and innovations were; Barnabas Nawangwe Professor of Architecture and Vice Chancellor Makerere University, rotarian Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira a prominent politician in Mukungwe-Nyendo Masaka, also founder of Lubowa Ssebina Foundation, and other University officials.
Lubowa Ssebina a member of the opposition NUP Party eyeing Member of Parliament for Nyendo-Mukungwe Constituency in 2026, our cameras got him talking to the Chief guest Naalinya Nabaloga and we can authoritatively reveal what Mr. Ssebina was telling Nnaalinya Nabaloga. Lubowa Ssebina said, “What an incredible day it has been! We were honoured to welcome you Naalinya Agnes Nabaloga at this prestigious Makerere University to officiate the opening of your father Sir Edward Muteesa II Museum. History and culture intertwine as we celebrate this momentous occasion!” He was also seen talking to Prince David Kintu Wasajja and Premier Charles Peter Mayiga. For your info, Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira and Katikkiro are buddies. They recently attended a Kingdom function in Masaka and were close.
PHOTO: Rtn. Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira (in a kanzu) with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga (extreme right)
At the MUK historic function, HRH Dr. Naalinya Lubuga Agnes Nabaloga presented photos of his father, Sir Edward Mutesa II while he was at Makerere Universiry as a contribution to the museum collection. From Makerere University Muteesa II joined Cambridge University in Great Britain where he completed his studies.
Premier Mayiga commended Makerere University leadership for renovating this house and transforming it into a great museum about Sir Edward Muteesa II. “In a special way, we thank Vice Chancellor Prof. Banarbas Nawangwe and the entire leadership at Makerere University for this great innovation.” , Said Mayiga. Sir Edward Muteesa II Museum is located at plot 5, Quarry Rd, Makerere Hill.
Photo credit: Buganda Kingdom official Later in the day, Naalinya Lubuga Agnes Nabaloga officially opened the Mother Language Day conference at Makerere University. The Princess, emphasised the role of mother languages in forging unity in diversity.
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FOR certain reasons, the MK Movement, that reveres President Yoweri Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK), launched an entity called the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).
PHOTO: Launching of PLU on February 7, 2024 This is after some years moving across Uganda declaring his ‘coming’ to participate in the 2026 elections possibly to unseat his father Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as president. During the launch, Gen. Muhoozi didn’t attend reportedly out of the country, but several of his loyalists were present and has since then embarked on appointing regional coordinators of PLU which in theory is a ‘pressure group’ but in effect an obvious political party.
PHOTO: NRM’s Capt. Mike Mukula speaking during launch of PLU No matter how one views, the PLU establishment is hiding under the posture of ‘pressure group’ to do political activities around the country without appropriate legality. The danger in this is what is inteprete as fooling of voters as well as the intimidation unleashed to certain sections of Ugandans. Multiple times, MK Movement (now PLU) members have uttered out strong words which really spook the public. Circumstances, according to what they are, clearly indicate signs of something the PLU group is masking but determined to strike an appearance of unifying the country and turnaround things. Under the guise of ‘correcting the NRM mess’, the PLU has only been good at dancing around the questions without a clear strategy on table to solve the country’s challenges. What Hon. David Kabanda (MP Kasambya County) and some members ofd his clique do is to blame NRM, a party they have disappointed but now working so hard to split with baseless and childish claims against its leaders, ministers and President Museveni. There is an allegation by a former Busiro South MP aspirant, Paul Owor, that a certain PLU MP (names withheld) fleeced him to the tune of UShs50 million. The businessman claims to have paid the money to this MP in order to help him meet the president to seal a deal with investors. However, the MP went AWOL leaving Owor stranded. Such allegations, plus more among which a sex worker took to Twitter (now X) claiming that the MP owes her money for unpaid services, expose the PLU group that gives false hope to Ugandans. Some members of the PLU have for long had issues with honesty with some dubbed as mafias. They have been involved in financial, sexual and other controversies with some appearing before court and then convicted. All forms of corruption hinder the implementation of NRM/government programmes, yet prominent members of PLU have been implicated in this vice which hurts the economy beyond the embezzlement, the bribery and extortion. The PLU clique should state exactly what it wants but not beat around the bush. Further, the members cannot be trusted with governance however much they have publicised their hunger for it using power games. NRM and President Museveni, apparently are steering the country for steady progress with no strong tussle from the opposition. The ‘standby generator’ as well as ‘empologoma envubuka’ narratives make no sense now after all we know only one ‘mpologoma’ (lion) – that is the Kabaka of Buganda. The ‘mpologoma nvubuka’ slogan will not only cause tribal outrage but also land Gen. Muhoozi into a bitter row with Baganda, who do not want anyone to equate themselves to the kabaka (king). The PLU therefore on this, should mind their actions/words or else they could offend Buganda and oodles backfire. Catchphrases like ‘Jjajja Tova Ku Main’ of ONC’s Hadijah Namyalo, are fine as they don’t create tensions and attract negative reactions. No doubt these slip-ups will glumly cost Gen. Muhoozi in his bid to become president. His association with people like Kabanda, Gashumba and others is perilous and leaves many questions unrequited. It casts doubt on the PLU agenda. It’s high time Muhoozi distanced himself from this gang lest his image is relentlessly damaged.
The writer Jamil Kazibwe, is the Coordinator, Greater Masaka Office of NRM National Chairman (ONC)
LEAD PHOTO: Hamis Kiggundu taking Ist lady around the newly constructed Nakivubo stadium. Mrs. Museveni said the country is proud of this investor
BY MOSES MUGALULA NEWS EDITOR MEDIA
THE First Lady of Uganda Mama Janet Kataha Museveni who doubles as Educcation and Sports Minister today evening toured the newly constructed Hamz Stadium Nakivubo War Memorial Ground, congratulating money magnet Hamis Kiggundu for such an excellent job welldone! Accompanied by State minister for sports Peter Ogwang and other top government officials, First lady was received by Ham Group of Companies CEO Hamis Kiggundu, his brother Yasin Ssentongo and other officials amidst tight security!
Mrs Museveni and her entourage were taken around the facility and the decelopments impressed First Lady.
In the visitors book Mrs. Museveni has written, “For the Ministry of Education and Sports, the NRM Government is very proud to see the examples of our young people begin to build Uganda by putting up projects such as this one. We congratulate Ham Kiggundu for this excellent job.”
Hon. Kataha Museveni noted that, a project like this developed by a Ugandan, is worth celebrating. “Many times you find African countries think they can’t do things themselves, always want people to come from else where to do work for them. Hamis Kiggundu has opened up a new chapter.” Said Mrs. Museveni.
She said, this great work is done by a Ugandan, “And all the young people can come here and others from elsewhere to enjoy Nakivubo stadium. To have a sports facility like this one, Ugandans will always know that something to be proud of and Ham you are giving a good example to those coming after you. It is time we start doing things ourselves. That is how countries grow.”
She revealed how we look at developed countries and we think we cant make it like they do. “But when people know and they are confident of themselves, they build their own countries. When you wait for others to do it for you, you countries will never develop because those you are waiting for to do work for you, have other things to think about for their own countries. That is why African had to wait a bit longer but this is the time now.” Said Mrs. Museveni.
Saluting tycoon Hamis Kiggundu, First Lady said, “We have a new generation that is motivated and that is why NRM leaders fought that Ugandans and all Africans can do things themselves. So i come here on behalf of Government i know you will have an opportunity when the president will come himself. But on behalf of the sector which stands for Government, i come here to say thank you.”
Hamis Kigundu thanked Mrs. Museveni for visiting the facility and her words of encouragement, also thanking President Museveni for the political support he has given to this leading local investor. The Head of State is expected any time from now to visit and officially launch Nakivubo stadium.
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AT a Kwanjula function in Ndodo Village, Kamengo Subcounty in Mpigi district, NRM former Mpigi district woman Member of Parliament Sarah Nakawunde Temulanda embarassed herself before Mzee Lwanyaga’s guests when she started a fight against opposition NUP Mpigi iron lady Joan Lule Nakintu. Temulanda who is struggling for a political come back was seated near her political threat Joan Lule and cameras captured her uncomfortable in a seat next to this star journalist of ‘Sitima y’amaka’ fame. At some incidents, Sarah Temulanda was seen covering her face whereas youthful Joan Lule was busy enjoying the kwanjula gimmicks displaying her known killer smile!
SARAH TEMULANDA FIGHTS The Mpigi faded politician started provoking Joan Lule into a fight to disorganise Betty’s function who was introducing her hubby Simon to her parents, however, Joan Lule ignored the NRM lady. Temulanda who faced public wrath in 2021 polls for her NRM Party, decided to throw an empty bottle of water targetting the face of Joan Lule, thank God, she missed the target. On noticing this, Joan just looked at Temulanda, and smiled at her.
JOAN EXPOSES TEMULANDA, DEMANDS FOR AN APOLOGY When the Master of Ceremonies invited Joan Lule to greet Mzee Lwanyaga’s guests, she used this opportunity to condemn Temulanda’s behaviour to the extent that she took water and after threw an empty bottle at her political nemesis. “I contested for Mpigi district woman Member of Parliament in 2021 and victory was snatched from my hands. You all know me i don’t have a personal vandetta against any one, i am a jovial lady. I don’t want to be a stressed woman. But someone, at this function, wanted to start a war against me and has been provoking me to lose my temper.” Said NUP’s Joan Lule. Amidist ululation from people who gathered at Lwanyaga’s home Joan Lule without mincing words said, “Hon. Nakawunde Temulanda has thrown an empty bottle of water at me where i was seated. At first i thought she didnt intend it and waited for her to say sorry to me but in vain. A word sorry soothes the heart and Betty learn to say sorry whenever you offend Simon, don’t be like Sarah Temulanda who was poorly brought up.” Joan Lule who was cheered by her suporters demanded that, Hon. Nakawunde comeover and make a public apology so that peace could prevail.
SARAH TEMULANDA FIGHTS FOR A MICROPHONE The former Mpigi district Woman Member of Parliament jumped to her feet and forcefully grabbed the microphone which Joan was using. The ever beaming Joan calmly reminded her to stop embarassing herself before Mzee Lwanyaga’s guests. “I think you have seen Temulanda, she can’t even ask for a microphone, just grabs it by force! Betty in your mariage, never behave like Sarah Temulanda. She is ill manered! At first, Joan Lule a renown voice of women and defender of human rights congratulated Betty on her introduction and and thanked Simon for taking this brave step. She excited women when she urged simon to be generous saying mariage is sweet when a man is not stingy.
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LEAD PHOTO; Leader of Opposition in Parliament Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi and in set, Mr. Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka who is also missing
STORY BY: SHARON ASIO Investigative Journalist
IN the ongoing standoff between the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Party and ruling NRM government, a pressing demand echoes through the corridors of power. Newly appointed Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Parliament Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi on Wednesday February 7, 2024 tasked Prime minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja to account for a number of missing supporters and sympathizers – some allegedly abducted, others confined to torture chambers, while many remain imprisoned in Safe Houses and undisclosed cells. The Nakawa East legislator Joel Ssenyonyi told Parliament that, “We have a couple of people who are in jail, there is a young lady Olivia Lutaaya and several others who have been in jail 3-4years while many are missing. We demand for urgent release of all political prisons.” In this tumultuous climate, the family and kin of Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka, a distinguished Human Rights defender and environmental activist, find themselves enveloped in apprehension about his safety. Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka, occupying the role of Associate Director at the Mid-Western Region Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (MICOD), stands as a prominent figure in the realm of civil activism. Established in 2008, MICOD operates as a National non-governmental organization committed to serving as a Civil Society platform dedicated to sustainable development and the promotion of Human and Democratic Rights.
PHOTO: Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka in one of senstization meetings on human rights
The Perceived threat to Ambrose’s life as the NUP intensifies its call for transparency and accountability. Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka’s association with MICOD has thrust him into the spotlight. The family and close associates of this Human rights crusader express deep-seated concerns over his well-being in light of the government’s alleged crackdown on dissent. The Mid-Western Region Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, spanning eight Ugandan districts, encapsulates MICOD’s commitment to sustainable development and the advancement of human and democratic rights. Ambrose, in his capacity as Associate Director, has become a symbol of resilience against environmental and human rights transgressions.
ACTIVISM AMIDST ADVERSITY Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka’s activism has not been without its challenges. The heightened scrutiny on his activities stems from the documentation of environmental and human rights violations in Uganda, particularly the exposure of the state’s involvement in contentious practices such as land grabbing, loss of livelihoods, sexual harassment, intimidation, unwarranted arrests, and even alleged instances of murder. A year has elapsed since Ambrose went missing, his whereabouts unknown. Family members reveal a chilling narrative of plain-clothed security personnel trailing him, intercepting his communications, and brazenly raiding his office. A relative, speaking anonymously due to safety concerns, discloses the gravity of the situation, underscoring the palpable threats that have forced Ambrose into a perilous state of seclusion.
MICOD’S CRUCIAL ROLE AND AMBROSE’S CONTRIBUTION In his role as Associate Director at MICOD, Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka has played a pivotal role in advancing community empowerment and advocacy initiatives. His responsibilities encompassed community mobilization, coordination, and the design and implementation of programs focusing on environmental awareness and human rights education. This commitment, however, brought with it increased scrutiny and opposition from the state. One significant setback in Ambrose’s journey was the exploration of oil in the Albertine Region, where MICOD operates across multiple districts. The construction of the Eastern Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in Uganda, a project marred by controversy, unveiled instances of human rights abuse within the region. Ambrose’s instrumental role in exposing these abuses added to the mounting threats against him.
PHOTO: Locals listen to Mr. Ambrose Kibuuka on their human rights
As the EACOP project gained momentum, reports emerged of communities along the pipeline route enduring displacement, inadequate compensation, loss of livelihoods, sexual harassment, intimidation, unwarranted arrests, and alleged instances of murder. Ambrose’s unwavering commitment to bringing these issues to light drew the ire of influential figures aligned with President Museveni’s government, who were accused of exploiting the situation for unlawful land seizures. The citizens, displaced from their generational lands, were confined to unofficial and unregulated internally displaced camps, representing a severe violation of their inherent rights. Ambrose’s efforts to address this critical issue through dialogue with government bodies, security forces, and oil companies were met with open threats and hostility, marking a turning point in his activism.
ESCALATION OF THREATS AND INTIMIDATION The establishment of the EACOP project resulted in a notable surge in the deployment of force and intimidation by security forces, specifically targeting individuals opposing the project. Ambrose, along with fellow human rights advocates, environmental activists, and community leaders, found themselves in the crosshairs of threats, arrests, and physical violence. In response to the escalating injustices, Ambrose engaged in whistleblowing activities, persistently advocating for the rights of the displaced population. Despite organizing covert educational meetings to enlighten citizens about their rights, his efforts were uncovered and forcibly terminated. Accusations of inciting public disturbances further intensified the hostility against him.
A YEAR IN HIDING: THE DESPERATE BID FOR SURVIVAL From May to November 2022, covert security personnel meticulously monitored Ambrose’s activities, both at MICOD offices in Masindi and during field operations. A tip-off from a friend in the security sector revealed imminent arrest orders, prompting Ambrose to go into hiding. Seeking refuge at the residence of a friend a one Mugambe in Wakiso District, he hoped to escape the relentless pursuit of security operatives. However, his whereabouts were eventually compromised.
PHOTO: Workholic Ambrose training people
On June 27, 2022, Ambrose narrowly escaped interception by security operatives in Kitonya Trading Centre as he travelled to a community awareness meeting in Kitonya. The security operatives, acting on an intelligence briefing, were poised to apprehend him alongside a colleague, Kawuma. A timely warning from a security informant advised Ambrose to cancel his attendance, potentially saving his life.
THE NIGHT OF INTRIGUE: BURGLARY AND STOLEN SECRETS During the night of August 18, 2022, a burglary occurred at the MICOD offices in Masindi. This sinister act resulted in the theft of Ambrose’s laptop, containing not only sensitive information but also confidential files crucial to his advocacy. The severity of this incident left Ambrose grappling with the chilling realization that certain entities were determined to silence him permanently.
A SILENT QUESTION LINGERS: WHERE IS AMBROSE KIBUUKA WASSAAKA? As the timeline extends beyond a year since Ambrose meticulously documented human rights violations and shared this information within the civil society network, a haunting question remains unanswered: Where is Ambrose Kibuuka Wassaaka?
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● Cites KCCA Act, S.32 Saying The Removal Of A Mayor Or Deputy Mayor Of A Division Urban Council Shall Follow A Prescribed Procedure. ● Supporters of Kampala Central Division Deputy Mayor Hanipher Mpungu And Rubaga Deputy Mayor Rehema Fugge Celebrate ED Kisaka’s Legal Opinion
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WE TOLD YOU! The appointment of councilor Maureen Tumusiime Kabananura as Deputy Mayor Kampala Central and councilor Fatumah Nansubuga Muguluma as Rubaga Division Urban Council Deputy Mayor was illegitimate. That mayors Uhuru Saad Salim and Zacchy Mberaze Mawula had no powers to remove their deputies!
Finally KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka’s legal opinion on the matter is out, showing the two mayors did not follow a prescribed procedure. Mayors Uhuru and Mberaze have been served with the ED Kisaka’s legal opinion. Hon. Hanipher Mpungu is the Kampala Central Division Urban Council legitimate Deputy Mayor and Rehema Sanyu Fugge is the legitimate Deputy Mayor for Rubaga Division Urban Council as per ED Kisaka’s legal opinion.
PHOTO: When ED Kisaka was invited to address hundreds of NRM supporters gathered at veterans’ market Wakaliga
In a seven page letter dated February 5, 2024 to Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Execitive Director Kisaka interpreted KCCA Act showing that the procedure followed to remove a mayor is exactly the same deputy mayor is removed, mayor has no powers to remove his or her deputy. Citing, KCCA Act 2011, S.32, ED Kisaka’s letter to Lord mayor Lukwago reads, “The removal of a Mayor or Deputy Mayor of a Division Urban Council shall follow a prescribed procedure.” “I am therefore, hereby forwarding the guidance as by the law provided to guide any action in that regard.” Read ED Kisaka’s letter copied to all Division Mayors, Deputy Executive Director, Director Legal Affairs Director Administration and Human Resource (KCCA) and to all Division Town Clerks. Kisaka’s legal opinion comes after Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Saad Uhuru ‘Nsubuga’ on January 25, 2024 purpotedly made reshuffles in his cabinet and dropped his deputy Hanipher Mpungu for Councilor Maureen Tumusiime Kabananura, a move legally contested by Mpungu’s lawyers of Mudiobole & Co Advocates.
PHOTO: Mayor Uhuru with his Deputy Hanipher Mpungu
In a petition to ED Kisaka dated January 29, 2024, Hajjat Mpungu’s lawyers said, “It’s from the above purported reshuffle of our client (Hanipher Mpungu) that we contend that the same was in utter abuse of the Mayor’s powers as he does not have the authority to remove a Deputy mayor from office.” Lawyers clearly said, “The process of removal of a Deputy Mayor is well elaborated in the KCCA Act 2010 as Amended and the same does not give powers to the Mayor.” Kisaka has agreed with Mpungu’s lawyers. First to make this legal blunder was Rubaga Division Urban Council Mayor Zacchy Mberaze Mawula who purpotedly removed his deputy Rehema Sanyu Fugge and replaced her with councilor Fatumah Muguluma Nansubuga an illegality which was strongly contested by Fugge’s lawyers.
Also click and read; ‘MBERAZE GAVE YOU HOT AIR’, KCCA ED KISAKA ORDERS FATUMAH MUGULUMA OUT OF OFFICE, RULES FUGGE IS THE LEGITIMATE LUBAGA DEPUTY MAYOR In a letter dated December 18, 2023 drafted by the Fugge’s Lawyers, Luganda, Ojok & Co. Advocates to the Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority Dorothy Kisaka, she was advised to dustbin Muguluma’s appointment because it had no legal backing. A two page letter from Fugge’s Lawyers read, “That on the 14th day of December, 2023 in a council sitting at Gevine Hotel, the Division Mayor H/W Mberaze Zacchy Mawula entered the said session and a motion was moved to amend the Order Paper to include the Speech of the Mayor as one if the items of the Session.”
PHOTO: Rubaga Deputy Mayor Rehema Fugge hosted on Dream tv recently
“That in the Mayor’s Speech, the Mayor informed the Council that he had made some reshuffle in the executive of the Division to wit: He replaced the deputy mayor (Our Client) with Councilor Muguluma Nansubuga Fatumah among others.” Reads the letter to KCCA ED Kisaka. “We therefore write to you as the Executive Director whose functions as per the KCCA Act Section 19 (a) (d) (e) (g) and (h) include; to advise theAuthority on technical, administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the Authority; and (h) implement lawful decisions taken by the Authority. To veto the unlawful decision that was purpotedly made by the Mayor of Lubaga Urban Division so that it is not implemented as its contrary to Section 28 of the same KCCA ACT.” Writes Rubaga Deputy mayor Fugge lawyers
ED KISAKA SCHOOLS UHURU & MBERAZE ON THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED IN THE LAW FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR OF A DIVISION URBAN COUNCIL IN KAMPALA Section 32 and Section 12(1) of Kampala Capital City Act, 2010 (as amended) provides for the grounds for the removal of a mayor or deputy mayor of a division urban council. Provides; “The mayor or deputy mayor of a division urban council may be removed on any of the following grounds- (a) Abuse of office; (b) Incompetence; (c) Corruption; (d) Misconduct or Misbehaviour; (e) Physical or Mental Incapacity as would render the chairperson or vice chairperson incapable of performing his or her duties; (f) Failure to convene council meetings; (g) The holder commits a breach of the Leadership Code of Conduct for which the punishment imposed includes vacation of office.”
Furthermore, Section 12(2) of the Kampala Capital City Authority (as amended) provides that, “Notwithstanding subsection (1), the seat of a mayor or deputy mayor shall fall vacant if- (a) the holder resigns in writing addressed to the Minister; (b) the holder commits a breach of the Leadership code of conduct and the punishment imposed includes the vacation of office; (c) the holder accepts appointment to a public office; (d) the holder is sentenced to death or imprisonment exceeding six months without the option of a fine; (e) the holder is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or (f) circumstances arise which disqualify the holder from occupying the office under any other law.”
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR REMOVING A MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR ON GROUNDS LISTED IN SECTION 12(1)
STEP 1 – Section 12(3) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● A Petition in writing signed by not less than one-third of all the members of the Council shall be submitted to the Minister – (a) stating that the members intend to pass a resolution of the Council to remove the Mayor or Deputy Mayor on any of the grounds set out in Section 32;
(b) setting out the particulars of the charge supported by the necessary documents, where applifable, on which it is claimed that the conduct of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor be investigated for the purpose of his or her removal. NB: Where a person has signed a petition, he or she shall not withdraw their signature supporting the petition [Section 12(4)].
STEP 2 – Section 12(1) of Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● Council passes a resolution supported by not less than two thirds majority of all the members of the council on any of the following grounds- (a) Abuse of office; (b) Incompetence; (c) misconduct or misbehaviour; (d) physical and mental incapacity rendering him or her incapable of performing the duties of deputy mayor; (e) corruption
STEP 3 – Section 12(d) of Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The minister responsible for Kampala shall evaluate the petition in consultation with the Attorney General. ● If the minister is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds in the petition, he or she shall, within twenty-one days after receipt of the petition, constitute a tribunal to investigate the allegations. ● The tribunal shall consist of a Magistrate not below Grade 1 or a person qualified to be appointed a Magistrate not below Grade 1 as Chairperson and two other persons all of whom shall be appointed by the minister in consultation with the Magistrate. NB: The Mayor or Deputy Mayor is entitled to appear at the proceedings of the tribunal and to be repreented by a lawyer or other expert or person of his or her choice.
STEP 4 – Section 12(8) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● If the tribunal determines that there is a valid case for the removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor on grounds of abuse of office, incompetence, misconduct or misbehavior and corruption, the tribunal shall submit the report to the minister. ● The minister shall within fourteen days of receipts of the report of the tribunal present it to the Council. ● A member shall move a motion for the resolution for the removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor in council within fourteen days after presentation of the report by the minister to council. ● Thereafter, if the council passes the resolution supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all members of the council, the Mayor or Deputy mayor shall cease to hold the office.
PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR OF A DIVISION URBAN COUNCIL ON GROUNDS OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITY STEP 1 – Section 12(8) and (9) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act; ● Submission of a petition in writing to the minister for Kampala signed by not less than one-third of all members of council stating- (a) That they intend to pass a resolution of the council for the removal of the mayor or deputy mayor from office on grounds of physical or mental incapacity, and (b) Giving particulars of the alleged incapacity.
STEP 2 – Section 12(10) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The minister shall, within seven days after receipt of a petition, cause a copy to be submitted to the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, Speaker, Executive Director and the Chief Magistrate.
STEP 3 – Section 12(11) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The chief Magistrate, shall within seven days after receipt of the notice and in consultation of the medical council, constitute a medical board comprising of three qualified medical specialists to examine the Mayor or Deputy mayor in respect of the alleged incapacity and to report its findings to the minister
STEP 4 – Section 12(12) of the Kampala Capital City Act ● Upon constitution of the medical board, the Chief Magistrate shall inform the mayor or deputy mayor within seven days.
STEP 5 – Section 12(13) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Medical bord shall examine the Mayor or Deputy Mayor within 14 days after the chief magistrate has informed the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of the constitution of the medical board.
STEP 6 – Section 12(14) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall submit himself or herself to the medical board for examination on a day and time determined by the medical board.
STEP 7 – Section 12(15) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● If the medical board determines that the Mayor or Deputy Mayor is unable to perform the functions of Mayor or Deputy Mayor by reasons of physical or mental incapacity and in addition, council passes the resolution for his or her removal supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the council, the Mayor or Deputy mayor shall cease to hold office. NB: If the medical board reports that the Mayor or Deputy mayor has failed to submit him or herself to the medical board within the time prescribed and the council passes the resolution for his or her removal supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the council, the Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall cease to hold office [(Section 12(16)]
STEP 8 – Section 12(17) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The minister shall within fourteen days of receipt of the report of the medical board present it to the council.
STEP 9 – Section 12(18) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Motion for a resolution for removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall be moved in the Council within fourteendays after receipt by the minister for Kampala of the report of the medical board. NB: The resolution for the removal of the mayor or deputy mayor must be moved in the council within fourteen days failure of which shall render the resolution time barred.
STEP 10 – Section 12(19) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act ● The Mayor or Deputy Mayor is entitled to appear and be heard during the proceedings of the council relating to the motion for a resolution or may be represented by an advocate or other expert of his or her chioce.
APPEALS – Section 12(19) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act A person who is removed as Mayor or Deputy mayor may appeal to the High court within twenty-one days after the decission is communicated to him or her and the High court may confirm or revoke the decission to remove him or her and make any order that court considers just in the matter.
(In our next story, we will show you why it is hard to remove a Mayor or Deputy Mayor in Kampala)
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