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MP MAGOGO GRANTED LEAVE OF PARLIAMENT TO INTRODUCE A NEW BILL ON SPORTS

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BUDIOPE East legislator Hon. Moses Hassim Magogo who doubles as Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President has been granted leave to introduce a private members bill entitled The National Sports Bill.
This comes after MP Magogo moved a motion seeking leave of Parliament to introduce this private members bill.
Motion was seconded by Bukomansimbi North NUP MP Kayemba Solo who is the shadow cabinet minister for Sports. Motion was also seconded by Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa who is also opposition Justice Forum party President.

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ON BANNING MUSICIANS IN CHURCHES: HERE IS WHY I SUPPORT PR. SOLOMON MWESIGE OVER UPRS TAX

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Pastor Nsubuga praying for the sick

OPINION BY 
PR. FRANCIS NSUBUGA

I READ a touching story published by News Editor news website about a move to tax churches and pentecostal tv stations for playing music of gospel artists who affiliate to an organization called Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS). 
In the story, Pastor Solomon Mwesige, head pastor of Good News Church located in Bulenga, Wakiso district on Mityana road, also owner of KS (King Solomon) TV vowed to stop playing of Ugandan gospel music on his television and banning of gospel artists having membership with UPRS to sing in his church.
This was as result of an invoice worth UGX 2M sent to KS TV by UPRS for playing music of gospel artists something which angered Pastor Solomon Mwesige and he directed that music belonging to members of UPRS should not be played again on his tv. Among songs banned are those of Brian Lubega, who started his music career in this Bulenga church.

WHY I SUPPORT PR. SOLOMON MWESIGE
Although UPRS may have a right to some extent, i vividly think that if churches and pentecostal TVs ban gospel musicians who are members of UPRS, the society may not lose as much as the artistes themselves! 
This is because these artistes (gospel singers) will in the long run be abandoned by their own (the church of Christ) as they will be seen as ‘selling off’ that which was freely given to them by Christ. Also click and read this story: BORN-AGAIN PASTORS BAN ARTISTS, GOSPEL SONGS OVER ‘NEW TAX’ ON CHURCHES & TVS
The book of Mathew 10:8 talks about healing the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons, give as freely as you have received.
Much as one needs to benefit from their God-given gifts, we should not determine the mode of benefiting but should always trust God for His blessings.
I support Pastor Solomon Mwesige because indeed UPRS didn’t make those artistes but the church did! The church helped in discovering those unique gifts and it supported them through allowing platform to those artistes even when no one knew them.

  • Good News Church Pastors Doreen and Solomon Mwesige

So it is weird to think that a gospel song for example that of Brian Lubega is played at a cost in especially an environment which nurtured him and others. This is like building a hospital and you ask your parents to pay before receiving services.
I would advise that all genuine gospel artistes should come out with a clear statement on the matter at hand before regrets are made in the near future because Europe will never be a cradle-land for a Ugandan. 
A gospel artiste has no big difference from a Pastor, prophet or an evangelist. 
The basic distinction is the nature and measure of calling given to all of us by the same spirit of God. 
Therefore, I would expect that if one has been elevated by God to sing popularly beyond the four corners of the church, he/she should not think so much more than the real recipients of the intended message from their calling. Otherwise, very soon you will hear another society of pastoral gospel preachers who cannot preach until money is put on their tables. 
This should be condemned and arrested before God calls you off the podium to mount on it those who can faithfully serve Him. (Psalms 75:6-7 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another)
My last submission for now has a simple question towards the said artistes: If it is God who blessed you with that super voice, gave you the song revelation, provided for you the studio fees, gave you promotion and favor among His people, gave you the free gift of salvation. Should we conclude that this same God has guided you to charge his church taxes to listen to the very glorious message He gave freely through you?
Secondly, were you led by the conviction of the Holy Spirit (who revealed to you the melody and ryrics in that song before signing contracts/agreements with the said UPRS or you were led by your own desires and people pressures just like how Saul in the bible did? (1Samuel 15:25…Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.)
I agree with the notion that gospel artistes should also thrive in the same economy everyone is living in but they should also know that God will ask for accountability of their gifts from their ministration not the associations they simply attended. 
I am personally a fan to several worship singers like Lubega Brian because I flow so much in Worship but if the ministry is becoming a market place then Jesus Christ Himself shall come in and overturn the tables.
May God bless every minister who hasn’t exchanged their gold for dust, may God increase their legacy, fame, dominion and may God grant such permanent harvests to them in the due seasons, Amen.

The writer Pr. Francis Nsubuga is the senior Pastor of The Worshippers’ Palace Church (WPC) Ndejje, Entebbe Road -Kibutika Village.
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OULANYAH STARTS CAMPAIGN TO CONSOLIDATE NRM SUPPORT IN NORTHERN UGANDA

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GROUP PHOTO: Speaker Oulanyah with NRM Delegates in Westnile today

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THE 11th Parliament Speaker Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah who doubles as ruling NRM Vice chairman in charge of Northern Uganda has rallied party delegates to unite and consolidate NRM support in the region.
He has reassured Northern Uganda of  his resolve to see the NRM party take more space at parliamentary level and all local governments to effectively serve the people and ensure they benefit from the government programmes. 
Speaker Oulanyah is on a tour in Northern Uganda, meeting delegates from the three Sub regions to thank them for resoundingly voting NRM in the recently concluded elections, for voting President Museveni, voting him as NRM vice chairman and for their support during race for Speakership.
He today started his tour in Westnile Sub region where he called for cohesion and teamwork from the NRM leaders if they are to fully implement the NRM Manifesto 2021-2026 and consolidate support for the ruling party. 
Oulanyah said, “Today i have met Westnile NRM delegates in Arua City on socio-economic transformation, maintenance of our beautiful country’s peace and unity, and implementation of NRM Manifesto 2021-2026. I thanked them for masively voting NRM and electing me as the NRM Vice Chairperson, Northern Uganda.”

  • Rt. Hon. Oulanyah addressing NRM delegates in Arua City

The meeting held in Arua city was attended by State minister for Northern Uganda, Grace Kwiyucwiny, State minister for Urban Development Obiga Kania, MPs Hon Atima Jackson, Hon Feta Geofrey, Hon Hassim Sulaiman, Hon Acibu Agnes, Hon Adriko Yovani, Hon Maneno Zumura, Hon Leku Joel, Hon Afidra Ronald, Hon Musa Noah, Hon Bhoka George, Hon Tom Azia, Hon Lillian Paparu, Hon Alioni Yorke, Hon James Baba, Hon Akumu Mavenjina, Hon Ezama Siraji, Hon Joanne Okia, Hon Avako Melisa, Hon Isaac Otimgiw, Hon Etuka Isaac, Hajati Medina Naham, Director Finance and Administration and other NRM structure leaders. 
“We have to keep the commitment made to people through our manifesto by ensuring that, it is effectively implemented during budget planning and at implementation level. Why should our people be left in darkness about the NRM government’s programs and projects in their area, that shouldn’t happen, they must know what government is doing for them at all levels” he noted. 
The meeting attracted leaders from the districts of Arua, Arua City, Madi Okollo, Obongi, Adjumani, Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Maracha, Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo and Terego who appreciated  Oulanyah for the great customer initiative undertaken to mobilize and engage the population, as it was the first of it’s kind since NRM transited from a movement system to a fully fledged political party. 
Oulanyah said that the purpose of these meetings is to re-energize the NRM structures, share experiences and challenges on how to grow the Party and implement the NRM Manifesto which is geared towards improved service delivery.
“I can confirm to you that we as people from northern Uganda, have had a fair share of bad performance but now with my leadership we will never slumber again and must take up all electoral positions of government to effectively serve our people as we implement the manifesto”. Said Speaker Oulanyah. 
He assured the people of Northern Uganda that President Yoweri Museveni is committed to the transformation of this region with it’s huge potential and next year West Nile will be connected to National Grid to foster rapid Industrialization and creation of employment for the youth and women. The President is so passionate about the region and working around the clock to deliver to his promises.

  • Delegates following attentively

Rt. Hon Oulanyah promised the NRM leaders in West Nile that he will soon open up sub regional offices under his office as vice chair to help coordinate and monitor the planning, budgeting and implementation of government programs to ensure people benefit from them. 
Late in the afternoon, The Speaker of Parliament visited the farm of Hon Alioni Odria (Aringa South), in Ajia, Vurra County in Arua. 
The farm that specializes in mango seedlings, employs up to 56 people. It has over 1.2m seedlings and 60,000 have undergone grafting and ready for distribution. 
Oulanyah called upon legislators to embrace agriculture and bought for himself some seedlings.
From Westnile Sub region, Speaker Oulanyah will tomorrow be Acholi region and on Wednesday he will meet NRM delegates in Lango Sub region.
The regional meetings are coordinated by the Regional Government Whips Hon Atima Jackson for West Nile, Hon Anywar Ricky- Acholi and Hon Ayoo Tonny- Lango who are now charged with ensuring government programs are seen, felt, coordinated and people participate in them for social economic transformation.
This comes at a time when Dr. Kizza Besigye’s has invaded Northen Uganda to preach gospel about the Red card Front political pressure group.
Analysts say, Besigye wants to reclaim his support in Northern Uganda which was taken over by NRM in January 2021 general elections. Thanks to President Museveni’s brother Gen. Salim Saleh who camped in Northern Uganda and the role played by Jacob Oulanyah. Opposition lost this region. The Speaker wants this support maintained.

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D/SPEAKER ANITA AMONG MEETS TEAM CAPTAINS AHEAD OF INTER-PARLIAMENTARY GAMES IN ARUSHA

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TODAY morning, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Anita Annet Among met with the team captains of the different disciplines that will be representing the parliament of Uganda at the interparliamentary games in Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting was in her office at Parliament.
The deputy speaker who returned to the Country yesterday Sunday afternoon has assured the teams of the commitment of the leadership of parliament to support them to excel and network with other leaders from the region during the tournament.
Parliament of Uganda will be sending teams to the tournament that kicks off early next month.
The interparliamentary games bring together MPs and staff of parliaments from across the East African Community and an opportunity for leaders to network and discuss ways of ensuring the region works together to promote shared interests.

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HON. KASOZI DONATES 300 BAGS OF CEMENT TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION OF MISSION HOUSE @ NAMIREMBE DIOCESE

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Rev. Samuel Muwonge, Mission Secretary when he visited Hon. Ibrahim Kasozi at his office

BY MARY NAKASI
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FORMER Makindye East legislator Ibrahim Biribawa Kasozi has responded to the call made by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira of Namirembe Diocese for all good people to contribute towards the construction of Mission House.
Hon. Kasozi who was chairman COSASE in the 10th Parliament has already pledged 300 bags of cement that will be delivered on 18th December 2021.
In a meeting held at his office located at Old Kampala, Kasozi revealed to Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge that giving out such contributions is the only way he can demonstrate his gratitude to God for raising him from grass to grace.

  • How MissMission House will look on completion

Rev. Muwonge had visited Hon. Kasozi to deliver his invitation sent by Bishop Luwalira to the Christmas Carols and Mission house fundraising. Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah is expected to officiate at this function as the chief guest.
Invited are dignitaries ranging from cabinet ministers, members of parliament, government officials, Buganda Kingdom officials, political leaders, business fraternity and religious leaders among others.
Kasozi honoured the invitation and said, “On that day I will come with 300 bags of cement. We will do everything possible to see Mission House completed. I grew up from an impoverished family and if it wasn’t God, I would be a no body. Building churches, Mosques, schools and helping the needy is part of my hobbies. I have to give back to God.”
The FDC man is indeed reknown for donating cement, chairs and cash to churches and mosques.

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ETHIOPIA’S TIGRAY FOOD CRISIS: WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH?

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PM Ahmed Abiy goes at the front to fight Tigray rebels

OPINION BY
BRIAN MUKALAZI
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ON December 24, 1987, the Washington Post published a story titled: “In Ethiopia, Food is a Weapon of War”. In this startling article, author Blaine Harden intensely described how food was used as a fundamental weapon of war by both the Ethiopian government and rebel organizations during the country’s civil war prevailing at the time.  
The rebel organizations included the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front – which later caused the creation of Eritrea as an independent nation – and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) – which claimed to be fighting not for independence from Ethiopia, but to topple the regime, and give Tigrayans a voice in a new national government.
Harden observed that the famine fight was a battle over rights to fill the stomachs of the peasantry. And according to interviews with Tigrayan peasants, the government used food aid to lure drought victims from rebel-held areas to the feeding camps. Once there, they were forcibly resettled — taken on buses and planes to southern Ethiopia, safely beyond the reach of rebel food relief.
Further, Harden quoted a UN High Commissioner for Refugees representative as saying: He who controls roads controls food. He who controls food controls the people. This time around, the rebels in Eritrea and in Tigray are prepared to play much harder ball in terms of controlling the people.
While the dynamics may be different, the resemblance of the events described in the story above and today’s food crisis in Tigray, 34 years later, is unbelievably close, with almost similar players. It is a true definition of ‘history repeating itself’.
Today, the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has become a grinding stalemate. Famine is the latest chapter in a conflict that has spanned over a year, with many accusing the government and rebels of using food as a weapon of war.
The worsening food crisis in the region has pitted three parties – the Ethiopian government, the United Nations (UN) and the Tigray forces – against each other. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior government officials have insisted that there is no hunger in Tigray. They are blaming the Tigray forces for the troubles with food delivery. They also continue to accuse humanitarian groups of supporting, even arming, the Tigray fighters.
On the other hand, the UN blames the crisis on Ethiopia’s government and it claims that the Ethiopian army routinely blocks aid workers from delivering food for millions of Tigray civilians living under dire conditions. The UN aid chief Martin Griffiths recently said: This is man-made; this can be remedied by the act of government.
In truth, none of the parties is entirely innocent and in one way or another, they have all contributed to the escalating food crisis. And behind the various contradictory press statements made for or by either side lies a brutal human tragedy.
According to Al Jazeera, starvation has been Ethiopian government’s weapon of choice. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s famine plan for Tigray was simple and relentless. For eight months, his soldiers – and their Eritrean allies – pillaged and ransacked Tigray.
“They stole and burned food, stopped farmers from ploughing the land, looted and vandalised clinics and hospitals, ripped up water pipes and damaged water pumps, terrorised women and girls with rape and threats of rape, and helped themselves to much of the relief food delivered from outside”, says Al Jazeera.

  • AUTHOR: Mr. Mukalazi

But while the allegations made against the Ethiopian government may hold truth, there are reliable reports which indicate that the TPLF fighters have also been involved in attacking food trucks and aid personnel. In fact, the United States has accused the TPLF fighters of looting aid warehouses in the areas they have captured.
And as we navigate through this crisis, we should not forget that before Abiy first took office in April 2018, the TPLF leaders had dominated the Ethiopian federal government for 27 years. But even during this time, hunger was a perennial threat in Tigray, a heavily agricultural region, prone to drought and locust plagues.
Available data indicates that nearly one million people were already dependent on food aid before the conflict between the federal government and the TPLF began. And now, the UN World Food Program indicates that the number of those in need of emergency food has soared to 5.2 million.
The UN and its staff have also been involved in a series of serious allegations, especially those concerning the “meddling in the internal affairs of Ethiopia” and being TPLF sympathisers. This actually contributed to the recent expulsion of several UN officials from the country.
In addition, the UN has been blamed for turning a “blind eye” and ignoring the crisis as it unravelled. The BBC recently observed that in the months after the war broke out, the data provided by the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs showed a steadily deteriorating humanitarian crisis, culminating in the estimate of 400,000 people being in phase 5 of the UN-backed Integrated food security Phase Classification system.
Despite the UN’s own assessment that there were famine conditions (phase 5) in Tigray, timely action was not taken. By the time it intervened, the situation was out of control, with severe financial constraints. The UN now estimates that it needs $350m in additional funding by December for the response in Tigray, and $1.3 billion for Ethiopia as a whole.
Honestly, I don’t’ really know who is right or wrong. But if it is true that the Ethiopian government and/or the TPLF are starving their own people, they are literally grabbing a sword not by its handle, but by its blades which is slowly slicing the country apart.
The food crisis is undoubtedly leading Ethiopia to ruins. But in my considered view, not all hope is lost. Because through dialogue, there’s still a chance for peace to return to Tigray and Ethiopia as a whole and the fact is, in the realm of power, there are no permanent enemies.

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

NRA TOP BUSH WAR HERO DISAGREES WITH MUSEVENI OVER KABAKA’S BLB, SAYS PRESIDENT IS MISLED

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FILE PHOTO: Rtd. Major Nadduli with Gen. Museveni

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PRESIDENT Museveni’s recent utterances that Buganda Land Board (BLB), is illegal and him directing ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party mobilisers to spread this gospel, has been strongly challenged by former NRA bush war Hero Rtd. Major Alhaji Abdulahman Nadduli. 
Nadduli is a former minister without portfolio in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 6th June 2016, a position he served in until 14 December 2019.
Museveni wrote, “Resist land evictions for Bibanja owners and work for the emancipation of the Bibanja owners and compensation of the exploitative Mailo owner. Resist all schemes of okutemako (cut pieces from) of the Bibanja owners’ land or kyaapa mungalo (“leases” given by the illegal Buganda Land Board).”
Mengo, the seat of Buganda Kingdom, described President Yoweri Museveni’s remarks that the Buganda Land Board (BLB) is an illegal entity, as “contradictory” to the laws relating to the establishment of companies in the country.
Without mincing words, Alhaji Nadduli has said, “The Head of State is being misled by opportunists and enemies of Buganda Kingdom into a battle with Kabaka’s subjects which is costly yet it can be avoided.”
For starters, Buganda Land Board is a professional body set up by His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda and entrusted to manage Buganda Kingdom land and property that was returned under the Restitution of Assets and Properties Act of 1993, Cap. 247. 
BLB is fully registered under the laws in Uganda governing companies. It can sue and be sued. Since its creation, it has been paying Government taxes, employs hundreds of youth and has perfectly managed Kingdom assets and properties wherever they are.

‘HANDS OFF BLB’, NADDULI ADVISES M7
In a radio interview with senior journalist Alex Nsubuga who works with Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) on Friday last week, outspoken Haji Nadduli said, “I am older than President Museveni and I verily know what I am talking about. Buganda Land Board (BLB) was formed as far as 1962 to manage Kingdom land. You can’t refer to an organisation older than NRM we brought in 1986 as illegal.”
Haji Nadduli was recruited by then NRA rebel leader Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 20th February 1981 at Makulubita, Luweero, 14 days after rebel attacks on ruling government were launched in Mubende on 6th February 1981.
In fact according to the Kingdom’s attorney general, Owek. Christopher Bwanika, the Kabaka, who is a corporation sole and the legal personality of the kingdom, legally incorporated BLB to run land-related activities of the kingdom.
“It may differ from the statutory Buganda Land Board, which was in the 1962 Constitution because that one, when the constitution was abrogated in 1966 and the subsequent 1967 Constitution was enacted, that Buganda Land Board was abolished.
However, remember the Constitution was amended by the current Government to restore cultural leaders. So, the current Kabaka was restored under Article 246 of the Constitution. This makes him a corporation sole and the legal personality of the kingdom. The same Kabaka, who reigns on the throne, is also the institution,” he said.
“So, the Kabaka incorporated a company called Buganda Land Board Ltd to run the land entrusted to him and his office as Kabaka of Buganda. You see, individuals could not go to survey the land and process titles, he has to have agencies as an institution and the law allows him to incorporate them, and he did incorporate Buganda Land Board to run the land that the Kabaka holds in trust for the people,” he added.
However, Bwanika said BLB is a legal entity that is entitled to legally run the affairs of land in the kingdom and on behalf of Kabaka’s subjects.
“Now to rally people to fight it defeats our understanding. It is contradictory to say it is illegal. Buganda Land Board is entitled to operate under the law as a registered company. It should be treated equally as other companies. Once a certificate of incorporation is issued by government, it is conclusive evidence of legal existence.
Therefore, any statement to say that Buganda Land Board is illegal is contradictory and contrary to law, because Buganda Land Board is registered as a company,” Bwanika said.

NADDULI SUPPORTS MENGO POSITION ON BLB.
Haji Nadduli, the former DP strong man who headed party mobilisations in Greater Luweero, was identified by Museveni to mobilize for NRA a responsibility he perfectly carried out, no wonder Luweero Triangle embraced this guerilla war.
However, before Nadduli agreed to mobilize for NRM rebels, the two, him and Museveni had a 3 hours meeting to agree on principles before he takes on the responsibility. This is what Haji Nadduli commonly refers to as Endagaano yo mu kasaka (M.O.U made while in forest).
Nadduli set up tough terms which included restoration of Kabaka after the war is done which Museveni agreed. Then the rebel leader made Nadduli a Lieutenant by the virtue of his education, popularity and vigor to mobilize Buganda people to support, join and bankroll the guerrilla war.
“So if I come in to ask the President not to be misled on matters of Buganda Land Board by the likes of minister Sam Mayanja, I know what I am talking about. Some of those people don’t know the price paid by Kabaka’s people for this government to come to power.” Said Nadduli who sounded angry and disappointed.
Haji Nadduli who proudly says he was the first bush war doctor to treat rebels before Dr. Kizza Besigye joined the rebels in 1982, revealed that Buganda Land Board was first formed by Sir Edward Muteesa II, then Kabaka of Buganda and the 1st President of Uganda.
“BLB was formed to manage and protect Kabaka’s land and other properties returned by the Her Majesty the Queen of England during Buganda’s independence on 8th October 1962, 59 years ago. You who has just come, how can you say BLB is illegal?” Asked Haji Abdul Nadduli.
Nadduli lectured that, after the 1966 Buganda crisis when Prime minister Dr. Apollo Milton Obote carried out a coup on Muteesa’s government and exiled him. On September 17th 1967 he launched a new Constitution, in which he confiscated Kabaka’s land plus properties and later placed them under Uganda Land Commission.
However, under the 1995 Constitution, they were returned and this is when His Majesty Kabaka formed BLB to manage Kingdom land and properties.
When Alex Nsubuga asked about State Lands Minister Sam Mayanja who leads a campaign against Buganda Land Board, Haji Nadduli had no kind words for this minister. 
He said, “Sam Mayanja is like Besweri Mulondo who betrayed Buganda on Federo. He is totally ignorant about what he is saying. Just ignore him, I don’t have time for such minds.”
Nadduli advised Mayanja to instead seek for legal redress in courts of law if he is sure of what he preaches against Buganda Land Board. 
On what Mayanja says that Buganda Land Board is to blame for the rampant land grabbing and evictions in Uganda, Haji Nadduli said this minister has a problem and needs urgent help.
He agreed with what Buganda Premier Charles Peter Mayiga said that if Buganda Land Board is illegal, so is Uganda Government because they are both rooted in the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. 

BRIEF DETAILS ABOUT HAJI NADDULI
He was born in 1942 in Kaddunda, Kapeeka Subcounty in Bulemeezi, one of the 18 counties making up Buganda Kingdom. Before joining the guerilla war, he was both a primary and secondary teacher. He also practiced as a medical worker.
Nadduli worked as a mobilizer during the 1981-1986 bush war.
When the war ended, Nadduli was appointed Political commissar in Bombo barracks. With other 14 army officers who included 
Late Mbajja, late Kisuze and Kaddu John, he was retired from army.
He became the secretary for mobilization and education in Luweero.
In 1998, Nadduli contested for LCV chairman and he won an office he occupied for three terms. 
He served as NRM Vice chairman Buganda region until late last year when he handed over this office to Hon. Ssalongo Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi.
A graduate of Social Works and Social Administration at Bugema University, he started his education at Kabasanda in Butambala from where he completed J1 and J2. Nadduli’s father was a Kabaka’s chief and a judge.

JOINING GUERILLA WAR
By the time Museveni sent for Nadduli for talks so that he can agree to join NRA rebels, he was the Democratic Party Chairman central Luweero, present day Katikamu North and south.
He was also the DP chairman in Makulubita Subcounty and also served as vice publicity DP in Luweero an area which included; Luweero, Nakaseke and Nakasongola. 
In fact during 1980 elections, Nadduli took through four representatives who included; Kisamba Mugerwa (Bamunaanika), Dr. Balirwana Ssemambo (central), Ssenteza (Nakaseke) and Katalikaawe Elismus (Buruuli).

ABOUT BLB
It manages Buganda Kingdom properties. such property includes among others; The Bulange, The Lubiri at Mengo, The Butikkiro, The Buganda Court Building, Kabaka’s official 350 sq. miles of land, Namasole’s 10 sq miles of land, Bannaalinya’s official Land, Kabaka’s lake, Former Omulamuzi and Omuwanika’s official residencies at Mengo, Land Adjacent to the Mengo Lubiri on which Buganda Ministerial Houses used to stand, all Bassekabaka’s Tombs, Buganda Works Building at Kakeeka, Basiima House and Nnaalinya’s House at Lubaga.
Furthermore, the assets under its mandate extend to include all those as outlined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the President of Uganda and His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda in August 2013. They include former estates of Buganda Kingdom Comprising:
▪ Land in urban centres or towns
▪ Land where former administration headquarters i.e; Counties and Subcounties were situated.
▪ Land not claimed, utilized or occupied by any lawful or bonafide occupant. 
▪ Land on Mityana Road (Jjeza Farm)
▪ Former Buganda Kingdom Markets

Buganda Land Board has branches and service centres in all the 18 counties of Buganda to offer effective service delivery to all his clients.

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MP ALOYSIUS MUKASA NAMED ‘KIPROTICH’ AFTER DEFEATING RUBAGA COUNCILORS IN TODAY’S KABAKA’S BIRTHDAY RUN

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PHOTO: MP Mukasa leading

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ADAM Goucher was indeed right to say, “I love controlling a race, chewing up opponents… It’s raw, animalistic, with no one to rely on but yourself. There is no better feeling than that,” 
Rubaga South MP Aloysius Mukasa who has been the chief runner of Kabaka’s birthday run organised in Busega, Rubaga Division today morning defeated a group of councilors and other participants to emerge as the over all winner.
Since yesterday, some Rubaga councilors vowed to make this legislator who is believed to be one of the richest MPs in 11th Parliament, sweat plasma come today’s Kabaka’s birthday run! 
They thought they had it won but it was not to be. Hon. Mukasa reached the finishing line before any one. He ran the race of his life. The NUP’s fire brand ran for 15 kilometres without resting making councilors and other participants to nick name him ‘Kiprotich’, who was the first Athelete to win for Uganda a gold medal since 1972.

  • RUBAGA SOUTH’S KIPROTICH: Hon. Aloysius Mukasa

Wherever Mukasa passed, he looked as if he had an engine inside his body which enabled him run non-stop while a big number of runners instead resorted to walking and others stopped on the way and went back to Busega.
At the start, Hon. Mukasa did not look like he will make it to the finishing line but unexpectedly surged to the front and pulled away. Every one was shocked when he ran like a wild Kob winning the Kabaka’s birthday run in Busega. 
Every where he passed, Rubaga South people were heard chanting his name which must have morale boosted him to run faster than all other participants. He only waved at them as he soldiered on.
Among councilors who participated in the marathon are; Aisha Nagudi, Betty Najjengo, Leah Nanyange, Magoma, Kizito Sumayiya, Vicky, Mutumba Ivan, Mukasa George Norman, Chairman Buwembo, Ssegrinya and others.
Runners set off from Busega Kibumbiro, took the road connecting to a newly constructed Busega market, connected to Busega round about, to Nateete road, branched off at Dome, then to St. Camel Catholic Church, to Kigagga, the Makaayi Church of Uganda, took the road to Mwanamugimu and then rerurned to Busega Kibumbiro where the Member of Parliament addressed hundreds of Kabaka’s subjects.
Hon. Mukasa saluted His Majesty Kabaka for the fight against deadly HIV/AIDS and urged girl child not to involve themselves in love affairs when they are still in school.

  • Kabaka Mutebi flagging off runners today morning at Mengo Palace

“The Kabaka’s birth day run 2021 follows the theme; ‘Men fighting against HIV/AIDS to protect the girl child.’ We salute Kabaka for his wise leadership, he indeed wants all his subjects to be healthy. That is why today morning, he flagged off all runners country wide at Mengo palace.”
“The campaign against HIV/AIDS is real, let’s support it, let’s protect our girls. I call upon the girl child to resist the temptation of getting involved in love relationships before marriage.This is the safest way to protect them from getting infected with AIDS.” MP Mukasa told Kabaka’s people. 
Mengo officials in present thanked MP Mukasa who bought over 500 kits for his constituents to enable them participate in Kabaka’s birth day run.
Later on, Mukasa held a meeting with Rubaga South councilors at Access gardens in Lungujja in which they agreed to work as a team and serve Lubaga people perfectly.

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UNVEILED: MENGO SENIOR SCHOOL’S JOHN FRED KAZIBWE INTRODUCED AS KINGS COLLEGE BUDO’S NEW HEAD TEACHER

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PHOTO: Mr. Kazibwe and wife Dr. Anne during prayers at Budo yesterday

BY MOSES MUGALULA
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YESTERDAY, Friday November 26th 2021, the transfer of Mr. John Frederick Kazibwe from Mengo Senior School to prestigious Kings College Budo as College’s new head teacher was effected at a colourful function attended by District Education Officer (DEO) Wakiso, Board members of the college, members of PTA, Education secretary Rev. Nathan Mulondo and Namirembe Diosese Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge.
This comes a few days after the untimely death of Kings College Headmaster Mr. Patrick Bakka Male on 10th November 2021! At the time of his death, preparations for the handover function to Fred Kazibwe were in higher gear. It is sad, Bakka Male did not however live to witness this historical moment!

  • MAY GOD LEADS YOU: Rev. Muwonge praying for the Kazibwes

Also in attendence at the hand over function, were; Intercessors, Buddo’s teaching and non teaching staff, Mengo Senior School Family, Old Budonians led by their president, Kings college Budo’s outgoing chaplain Rev. Enoch Kimanje who took over from Rev. Samuel Muwonge, now Mission Secretary, Namirembe Diocese.

  • Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge (right) and Education Secretary Rev. Nathan Mulondo yesterday at Budo

Function started with prayers in the college chapel conducted by the Education Secretary, Mission Secretary and College Chaplain.
From prayers, they proceeded to the Board room where Mr. Fred Kazibwe who was accampanied by wife Dr. Anne Kazibwe, was officially introduced to the board members and PTA as the new Head teacher, Kings College Budo. This was followed by the handover of instruments of power.
Before he was appointed Mengo Senior School’s headmaster to replace Mr. Ssemivule in 2008, Mr. Fred Kazibwe was deputy head teacher Kings College Buddo. 
Bakka Male was the 13th headteacher of Kings College Budo, one of the oldest schools in Uganda with a legacy spanning 115-years. During his tenure, he was vocal in rallying the school’s alumni (Budonians) to improve the infrastructure of the school and revive its glory, with a new face.

  • Late Bakka Male

According to media reports, Bakka Male held a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Education, majoring in Physics and Mathematics, and a Masters degree in Education Administration and Planning. The educationist briefly taught at Namilyango College in 1986 and later in the same year, he was posted to King’s College Budo where he taught Mathematics and Physics.
In 2002, he was posted to Muntuyera High School-Kitunga and in the same year, he was appointed headteacher and posted at Mengo Senior Secondary School. The Ministry of Education later redeployed him to King’s College Budo, this time as a headteacher taking over from George William Semivule.
Due to his ailing situation, Church of Uganda which owns this 1st World school moved to retire Bakka Male and asked him to prepare his report and hand over office on October 9th this year.
Church had already identified hard-working Mengo Senior School Headmaster John Frederick Kazibwe to replace Bakka Male at Kings College Budo. In fact, Mr. Kazibwe was told to start bidding farewell to teaching and non-teaching staff at Mengo Senior. Many wept on hearing that a man who has worked tirelessly to raise the academic bar and welfare of staff and students of one of the oldest schools in Uganda was leaving!

  • POSTED TO BUDO: Kazibwe

Those in the know say, even Kazibwe never wanted to leave Mengo Senior, a school for which he held such a gigantic vision. Under his tenure the school has developed by leaps and bounds because of his faithful stewardship. However, his bosses had already ruled on this and expected no appeal. They saw him as the best substitute for Bakka Male. His office at Mengo senior, was then filled with former Luzira SS Headmaster.
In fact, Church of Uganda wanted Kazibwe to officially be in charge of Kings College Budo as Academic year 2022 S.1 and S.5 selections were being carried out. 
We are reliably informed, Bakka Male penned a letter to the Ministry of Education requesting to be allowed in office until the end of 2021.
Insiders say, the game plan was that, he heads the admissions of S.1 and S.5 so that he can financially sanitize himself since during this season, Headmasters of such schools eat like lords. 
This is the time when filthy rich parents scramble to get places for their children in such schools and can remit whatever is required at backdoor, to secure places for their children. Status quo was temporarily maintained at Budo.

WHEN A LOAN DEAL OF UGX 200M WAS BLOCKED
Our source in Budo told us,, Bakka Male approached the treasurer to approve a loan of UGX 200M which he said was to help him renovate the College ahead of opening schools in January 2022.
The treasurer (names withheld) turned down Bakka Male’s request. He openly told him, “Money will be given to the new Headmaster (Mr. Kazibwe), the time you have remained with is to prepare a report and hand over not renovating the  school. That will be the work of your successor.”
This didn’t go well with Bakka Male who must have felt that the school owners wanted him out of their school. It’s sad, since then, his blood pressure shot up until he breathed his last!

KAZIBWE @ MENGO SENIOR
● He constructed a new Chapel (St. John’s Chapel) with a sitting capacity of 1000 students.
● He constructed and completed a four floors HSC block on which there is also a staff room, HSC classes and a Main Hall. 
● By the time of his departure, about 90% of construction work on a new four floors block of Library and laboratory was done. 
● Increased number of students, teaching and non teaching staff.
● Discipline and academic standards improved.
● Bought a modern school bus
● Bought a new double cabin for the school headmaster.
● Heads construction committee for Mission House and also chairman Board of Mission Namirembe Diocese.
● Etc

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