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UNVEILED: TYCOON HAMIS KIGGUNDU BUILDS A WORLD CLASS GYM & MODERN BOXING RING @ NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HAMZ STADIUM NAKIVUBO (PICTORIAL)

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PHOTO: Billionaire Hamis Kiggundu (left) in the gym section of the stadium. Right is Ham Enterprises General Manager Omulangira Edward Nakibinge ‘Kojjja Ham’ , owner of Front Page Hotel Zana

BY MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

AHEAD of President Museveni commissioning of the newly constructed Hamz Stadium Nakivubo War Memorial Ground in the heart of Kampala, owner, money magnet Hamis Kiggundu of Ham Group of Companies has built a world class gym facility and a modern boxing ring, first of its kind in East and Central Africa. Insiders say, it has costed Ham billions of shillings.
Mr. Kiggundu has also installed Basketball and Netball Equipment & Facilities latest on the world market and hired experts to fix them at Hamz Stadium, a stadium identified by Africa’s football governing body CAF to host AFCON 2027 matches.
A team from UPDF Engineering Brigade was seen at the stadium working against the clock to make sure all is fixed well for the stadium to be officially launched before the year 2023 ends.
Latest from Nakivubo War Memorial ground, the pitch is completed and access to the turf is restricted, basketball and netball playing courts installed with latest facilities, boxing ring which will host boxing fights is already set and gym installed. 
What remains is just minor finishing and then, the Stadium will be put to use in a few days from now.
Congratulations and thank you Mr. Ham.

LATEST PICTURES:

FINALLY: Hamis Kiggundu and Omulangira Nakibinge in the stands. Behind is Basketball court and the soccer pitch. All completed
The boxing ring
Kojja tries it out

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OPINION: HERE IS WHY EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY IS NRM’S PRINCIPLE TARGET THIS TERM

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PHOTO: Kagenyi Lukka, Author

BY KAGENYI LUKKA

IN February 2022, our revolutionary leader, President Yoweri Museveni launched the Parish Development Model (PDM) at a well-attended ceremony in Kibuku district. 
If the PDM programme is well-implemented, President Museveni said, it will lift 17.5 million Ugandans in 3.5 million households out of poverty.
Bringing the about 39% homesteads that are grappling with subsistence ways of life into the money economy was the task that President Museveni gave to all leaders, and by extension to all citizens.
This mobilization is part and parcel of the pledge that our Government and ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) pledged in the 2021-2026 manifesto, which detailed the mission to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in order to transform the country. 
Increasing resources mobilization, improving planning and ensuring accountability are the other elements that will drive service delivery.
So, regardless of anyone’s position in Government, party structures or even your status in the country, it is incumbent upon you to aggressively push for service delivery.
This also means that monitoring of all Government projects must be a norm rather than an exception if we are to register service deliver.
And this is an easy task because our leader, President Museveni, has already ensured peace and stability in our country. Uganda is now peaceful from one corner to another.
Therefore, it is important for leaders in all corners of the country to ensure that citizens get services.
Sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, among others must be clearly uplifted to enable citizens receive services on time and promptly.
For instance, within the education sector, President Museveni’s stellar programmes of the Universal Primary Education (PLE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE), have enabled thousands of pupils and students to go to school.
The First Lady, Mama Janet Museveni, who is also the Minister of Education and Sports, has also time and again encouraged parents to embrace this universal education programme and enroll their children into Government schools.
However, on a number of occasions, head teachers and other unserious people within various Government schools have frustrated this universal education mission by charging fees from children.
This is treason. And all efforts must be developed to tame this habit. 
So, we need team work in Government and generally as a country to face these challenges that have bogged down service delivery across the country. 
It is only the effective implementation of Government programmes that will transform our country. 
Actually, when we ensure that Government projects and programmes are implemented, we shall automatically attract people to the ruling NRM. 
For our leaders in Cabinet, President Museveni already cut out their work during the swearing in ceremony in 2021.
The President said that the focus of Cabinet ministers should be service delivery and championing the fight against corruption.

PHOTO: President Museveni is in Abu Dhabi, UAE hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Museveni will engage with Arab investors on investment opportunities in Uganda.

For emphasis, this is what President Museveni told Cabinet ministers: “This Government must be one of service delivery. I don’t want to hear any more outcries from the people. People are crying because of evictions. This Cabinet must look into that.”
He gave these Ministers five targets—cohesion, fight against corruption, ensuring the integration of East Africa and Africa, patriotism and ensuring service delivery.
 “This is a cabinet of cohesion in the system. I want the program of National Resistance Movement to be implemented enthusiastically. It must be a cabinet of no corruption. You people should be careful. There is nothing I don’t know. I appeal to the ministers not to ask for anything from anybody. If you want to be durable leaders, don’t seek and accept favour from anybody. And don’t tolerate corruption under you,” the President said.
So, if our leader, President Museveni, has already cut out our work; why should we fail on ensuring that service delivery is achieved. 
Why should 39% of homesteads continue to wallow in the so-called non-money economy?
In short, we should all work towards the fulfilment of the NRM promise of an efficient and effective service delivery agenda because if we succeed on this, the 2026 presidential bid for President Yoweri Museveni, the General of African resistance, will simply be a walk in the park.

The writer Kagenyi Lukka is the Deputy RDC Manafwa District

‘WE WERE MISLED’, RENOWN RADIO CALLERS WHO FIRST PROTESTED NAKIVUBO STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT CALL IN A TALKSHOW TO PRAISE TYCOON HAM ON ITS COMPLETION

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PHOTO: How newly constructed Nakivubo Stadium looks

NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

DAYS after President Yoweri Museveni confirmed his presence to commission the newly constructed Nakivubo Stadium, radical radio talkshow callers renown for attacking investor Hamis Kiggundu and call him all sorts of names in a bid to sabotage the construction of this stadium, have finally eaten their words!
Yesterday night, led by a one Kironde from Makindye and Kaliisa of Ndeeba called in a Uganda Muslim Supreme Council owned radio Bilal talkshow called ‘Amagezi Muliro’ and praised Hamis Kiggundu for such a big investment in the heart of Kampala, calling upon other investors to emulate Ham.

INVESTOR: Hamis Kiggundu

In a show moderated by senior journalist Ismail Kalumba Butannaziba, Kironde whose calls were once discontinued for blackmailing Hamis Kiggundu called in yesterday night, this time a reformed man.
A soft speaking Kironde said, “We were misled to attack Hamis Kiggundu and frustrate him from constructing Nakivubo Stadium. We can now see a magnificent stadium he has constructed in the heart of Kampala and we are very proud of him. Thank you Ham for the work well done.”
Kaliisa mu Ndeeba another regular radio talkshow caller joined Kironde to hail city businessman Hamis Kiggundu laighing at his colleagues who thought Ham will never complete the Stadium.
Kaliisa who is a staunch supporter of Lordmayor Erias Likwago said, “We have now run-out of words. The Stadium is completed and it is going to be launched. What else can we tell the public? All Ugandans, lets stand up for Hamis Kiggundu’s applause, he has done it. Thank you Ham.”
Lukwago is on record for frustrating Nakivubo Stadium and he leads on the list of those who falsely prophesized that Hamis will never put up such a standard stadium. 
Radical Kironde, Kaliisa and many others were taken by surprise this week, when latest photos and footage of Nakivubo stadium showed a completed multi billion Stadium in Kampala. 
They have now given up on their fight against development and chose to rally behind Kampala businessman Hamis Kiggundu.

Nakivubo Stadium

It all started when senior investigative journalist Moses Mugalula who was a panelist on the show yesterday night congratulated Haji Kiggundu on completion of the stadium and saluted the Head of State for the political support he is giving to investor Ham.
Mugalula reminded listeners that due to his President Museveni’s influence, PAMOJA bid was a success and Uganda will cohost AFCON 2027 alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
Nakivubo Stadium was identified to host AFCON matches.

Also Read: ‘I AM SO ECSTATIC FOR THIS GREAT ACHIEVEMENT MY SON’, MUSEVENI SALUTES INVESTOR HAMIS KIGGUNDU FOR CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-BILLION STADIUM (Pictorial)

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‘I AM SO ECSTATIC FOR THIS GREAT ACHIEVEMENT MY SON’, MUSEVENI SALUTES INVESTOR HAMIS KIGGUNDU FOR CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-BILLION STADIUM (Pictorial)

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Photo: President Museveni hosts Investor Hamis Kiggundu at State House Nakasero. Applauds him for constructing Nakivubo Stadium

BY MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

UGANDAN President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday invited to State House Nakasero tycoon Hamis Kiggundu of Ham Group of Companies and comended him for constructing a magnificent Nakivubo Stadium worth billions in the heart of Kampala ahead of AFCON 2027.
For starters, Nakivubo Stadium was identified by Africa’s soccer governing body CAF, to host AFCON 2027 matches alongside Mandela National Stadium and others. 
A contented Museveni who was so pivotal in influencing PAMOJA bid said, “I am so ecstatic for this great achievement my son, thank you so much Hamis Kiggundu.”
News Editor Media can exclusively report, The Head of State has confirmed to be the Chief guest at the reopening of Nakivubo Stadium, a mega function which will attract football leaders world over, football stars, world investors and other soccer fanatics across the globe.
Not so many years ago, photos of tycoon Hamis Kiggundu showing President Museveni architectual plan of Nakivubo Stadium leaked, thank God he has delivered and job is done.

Photo: When Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu presented Architectual plan for the Development Nakivubo Stadium. A few years later, the Stadium is completed

ALSO READ: IT’S DONE! HAMIS KIGGUNDU NATIONAL STADIUM – NAKIVUBO GOAL POSTS INSTALLED, READY TO HOST FIFA, CAF & FUFA MATCHES (LATEST PHOTOS)

ALSO READ: HOW HAMIS KIGGUNDU’S NAKIVUBO STADIUM PASSED CAF TEST TO HOST AFCON 2027! THE INSIDE STORY! (PICTORIAL)

Here are the very atest Nakivubo stadium photos

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SPEAKER ANITA EULOGIZES FUFA VP DARIUS MUGOYE @ ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL NAMIREMBE, URGES LEADERS TO BE MINDFUL ABOUT AN IMPACTFUL LEGACY BEFORE THEY DIE

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PHOTO: Speaker Anita Among with husband Eng. Moses Magogo the FUFA President lay a wreath on the casket of Darius Mugoye

NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

THE Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has appealed to leaders and all Ugandans to mind about the legacy they will leave behind when they die, other than focusing on individual achievements and possessions.
The head of the August House said a lasting legacy should not solely be defined by one’s achievements or possessions but by the positive impact they have on others and the community.
“Your legacy should not only be defined by material possessions but also, values, principles and the good deeds you instill in others,’’ Speaker Among said.
She was eulogising the deceased 2nd FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye during a funeral service held at St. Pauls Cathedral Namirembe Cathedral today Wednesday.
Flanked by Members of Parliament David Kabanda (Kasambya County), Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West) and others, Madam Speaker described the deceased as a devoted young man whose unwavering determination has made him make remarkable achievements in the world of sport that have inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams.

EULOGY: Speaker Anita addressing mourners at St. Paul’s Church Namirembe today. On her right is Owek. Nakiwala Kiyingi, Hon. David Kabanda and Hon. Allan Ssewanyana

The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) announced the passing of Mugoya on Tuesday, November 7.
At the time of his demise, Mugoye was an executive member of FUFA serving as the body’s second Vice president, under the leadership of President Moses Magogo. He also was also a delegate under former FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa. He was very instrumental on the committee that was established by FUFA to oversee Uganda’s joint bid for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) which became a reality.
He was also the owner of St. Mary’s Football Club, participating in the Kampala Regional League.
The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with football enthusiasts, retired and current Uganda Cranes players, football administrators, and football clubs expressing their condolences and sharing fond memories.
The deceased will be laid to rest on Thursday in Sheema District.

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OPINION: RDC KAGENYI LUKKA ON WHY PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SHOULD BE SALUTED FOR HIS WEALTH CREATION INITIATIVE

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PHOTO: Father of Nation, President Yoweri Museveni

THE Saemaul Undong movement was a community-driven development programme of South Korea in the 1970s.
The movement contributed to improved community wellbeing in rural communities through agricultural production, household income, village life, communal empowerment and regeneration.
Direct women participation in the programme was also vital for the South Korean development turn-around.
So, how did a country with a dearth of natural resources, a sprawling population congested in a limited arable land transform itself to a modern industrial state within a generation?
How could these have been achieved given the lingering geopolitical threats to its very survival as a state, as evidenced by the Korean War and the internecine aggressive posturing of its neighbor from the north?
The short answer is that every leader and citizen of South Korea rallied behind the full implementation of this Saemaul Undong project, and the country was fundamentally turned around.
In Uganda, our revolutionary leader, President Yoweri Museveni, launched the Parish Development Model (PDM) in 2022. Emphasising the importance of the progamme, the President described it as a multi-sectoral strategy that will create socio-economic transformation by moving 39% households out of subsistence economy into the money bracket.
Building on the foundation for socio-economic transformation, which the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Government has laid by securing the entire country, building roads, hospitals, schools, water sources, dams to generate electricity and other public services, PDM Emyooga and other societal transformation projects should be fully implemented in order to transform our country.

AUTHOR: Manafwa Deputy RDC Kagenyi Lukka

Given the fact that PDM is the magic bullet that will extinguish poverty, every citizen must work tooth-and-nail to ensure that the programme is fully implemented, free of corruption and generally water-tight.
Like President Museveni said recently, his vision is to enable all Ugandans to play their part in wealth creation if Uganda is to achieve collective development and prosperity through among other means practicing modern commercial and calculated agriculture to fight poverty at household level.
Statistics indicated that the money economy has grown from 4% in 1969 to 68% currently. However, there is still a lot to be done to ensure that every homestead and every citizen joins the money economy.
President Museveni has also time and again said that in this economy, we don’t need spectators. We need all people to be players.
Under the PDM model, the Parish Chief is the coordinator of all Government efforts at each of the 10,594 parishes.
Each parish has been directed to form a cooperative society through which Government support will be channeled.
This model emphasises the approach of ensuring increased production, processing and marketing, infrastructure and service delivery at grass roots.
The model is designed under seven pillars which include production, storage, processing and marketing.
Infrastructure and economic services, financial Inclusion, social services, mindset change, Parish- based management information system, governance and administration are the other pillars.
So, with this elaborate model that empowers social-economic transformation at the parish level, why would some people remain spectators while others are making money?
It is time for every citizen above 18 years to join President Museveni’s wealth creation crusade.
All you need to do is to join a Parish SACCO, and tap into the funds that Government will send to your Parish.
The other thing that you need to do is report the corrupt people, who might mess the PDM programme.

The writer, Kagenyi Lukka is the Deputy RDC for Manafwa District

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‘I AM DONE’! INSIDE STORY WHY STAR JOURNALIST ADAM KUNGU THROWS-IN TOWEL @ BABA TV 

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BY SHARON ASIO
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

YESTERDAY, experienced talk show host, Kungu Al-mahadi Adam, aka KAA, announced he is leaving BaBa Television after 3 years at the Ntinda based station, owned by ruling NRM former Member of Parliament Moses Balyeku.
This leading investigative News Website reliably reveals, Kungu is heading for a better platform which is yet to be disclosed. However insiders say, Buganda Kingdom’s BBS Terefayina and Kin Karisa’s NBS have been all along yearning to sign for this fluent journalist. 
On his X platform (formerly Twitter), Kungu said he would communicate his next home in the next couple of days.
Writing on his official social media platforms, Kungu said, “Today (Friday), I hang up the boots as an employee and political talk show host of Gangamuka show on BaBa TV. I thank my employers and colleagues for the opportunity, support, and allowing me to be myself.” 
His departure depletes Hon. Grace Moses Balyeku’s Baba TV of finest talent, having lost Sir Simon Muyanga a couple of months ago.
Born 32 years ago, Kungu joined BaBa TV on November 1, 2020 and since, has been rising through the ranks. By resignation time, he has been the lead presenter of the station’s morning show, Gangamuka, and the host of Hot Cup at 9 which delves into topical political and social conversations in the country. 
Kungu holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in the same at Kampala International University. 
He started his journalism career as a political writer and reporter with Sunrise Newspaper in 2016 before joining SoftPower News. He would later in 2019 join Top Radio and TV before crossing to BaBa TV and Radio 4 in 2021.
Kungu, as a pan-African journalist, has made several visits to various African countries, including Ethiopia and Somalia, and has extensively written about the conflict in Tigray.
He is also the brain behind the changes at Businessman Balaam Barugahara’s Radio 4 that have now positioned it among the most listened to radio stations in the country. 
During his professional career, the provocative TV and radio journalist has hosted and interacted with various key decision makers in the country, including the President of Uganda, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. 
At the annual media engagement with the President at Nakasero State Lodge in December 2022, Kungu asked the President whether Uganda was to backtrack on its neutrality stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict following speculations that the U.S had attempted to use the US-Africa Leaders Summit to persuade him reconsider the position. In response, the President dismissed the speculation and added that Uganda is taking the stand because “it’s the correct one.” 
Over the years, Kungu has received both criticism and praise. Some viewers love his unique interviewing skills, while others find him provocative, aggressive, and sometimes satirical. 
Earlier this year, he, together with his former colleague at BaBa TV, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, were suspended for relaying a satirical clip criticising parliament for approving a motion of censure against the housing minister, Persis Namuganza.
The assembly penalised the minister because she had accused it of not giving her a fair hearing to address fraud allegations levelled against her.
Here at News Editor Media, we wish Mr. KAA good luck at his new workstation.

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WIFE STORMS TV STUDIO, SURPRISES KAMPALA NRM BOSS WITH BIRTHDAY GIFTS

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PHOTO: Deo Kaggwa (in a blue tshirt) shedding tears after receiving birthday gifts from wife Mitina during a Dream tv morning talkshow

BY EMMA SSEJJAAKA

DEO Kaggwa, the Chairman Kampala NRM flag bearers today morning burst into tears of joy live on Dream tv, a station owned by Pastor Dr. Joseph Sserwada of Victory Christian Centre Ndeeba, when his wife Mitina Nakanwagi’s people jammed the studios with birthday gifts for her beloved hubby! 
Tears rolled down Kaggwa’s face when a group of people hijacked the Agenda morning show carrying gifts and singing birthday song for Mr. Deo Kaggwa, former councilor at Lubaga Urban Council! 

Deo Kaggwa, cutting birthday cake

The show moderator Moses Mugalula quickly named Ms. Mitina Nakanwagi who is based in Finland, Europe to be behind this suprise birthday celebrations for her beloved husband Deo Kaggwa! 

SURPRISE HUBBY: Lady Mitina Nakanwagi

Mugalula said, “The beautiful cake, flowers decorated with bank notes (money) and all those other gifts come from your wife Mitina Nakanwagi, together with your beloved children Jojo Nalunkuma, Helena Naluggya Kaggwa and Trevor expressing how much the love their dad and wish you a great birthday”.

Hellena Kaggwa
Jojo
Trevor
Shamirah
Shakram

Thereafter, Mugalula led his other guests on the show who included Ronald Tweheyo a journalist at Parliament of Uganda, Muhammad Mulwani Taminwa (NUP political analyst) and Charles Ssentongo (Informal Sector), joined by the who tv crew Simon Lumu Kizito, Aron Wampura, Tendo and Kasozi (Professor) sang bithday song for Deo Kaggwa as he cuts the NRM colour decorated cake! 
Birthday boy Deo who didnt expect his Finland based fiance to give him such a big suprise, thanked the mother of his children for being there for him always! 
“What a surprise, I thought had come here for a political talkshow not birthday celebrations. I am indeed suprised, so much surprised. Thank you my sweet wife Mitina, thanks to my beloved children. I am so happy, God bless you.” Said joyful NRM’s Deo Kaggwa. (Full video loaded on News Editor Online facebook page)
Kaggwa was invited for the morning Dream tv popular talkshow ‘The Agenda’ alongside other guests to discuss the relevancy of the 11th Parliament whether it is still serving voters’ intrest looking at the ongoing fracas in the August House.

NRM’s Kaggwa on the show before he was ambushed with birthday gifts from wife Mitina

Panelists condemned the ongoing drama in Parliament calling on Speaker Anita Annet Among to prevail over her members, otherwise, public will rise up against Parliament and ask President Museveni to abolish it just like former President Idi Amin Dada did, during his reign.
Happy birthday comrade Deo Kaggwa!

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DETAILS EMERGE: WHY CRIME INTELLIGENCE BOSS GEN. DAMULIRA, BODABODA LEADERS MET

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PHOTO: Brig. Gen. Damulira in a group photo with Wakiso Bodaboda Riders Association leaders on Friday at Kololo

STORY BY:
MOSES MUGALULA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

DETAILS from the Friday meeting between the Director of Crime Intelligence AIGP Brig Gen. Christopher Damulira and the leadership of Wakiso Boda Boda Riders Association at Kololo have emerged!
This leading investigative news Website in Uganda can reliably report that, Crime Intelligence boss hosted Wakiso bodaboda leadership at his Kololo office in order to deepen the co-ordination between Uganda police and the Boda boda industry especially on tackling crime, acts of political violence and to devise ways through which the Boda Boda industry can be organised to improve sanity in the conduct of their business.
Reliable sources briefed us that, in the meeting, Brig. Gen. Damulira appealed to the Bodaboda leadership to work closely with police and other security organs to identify wrong elements within the Boda Boda industry and ensure safety of both the riders and passengers.
“I ppeal to you bodaboda leaders, talk to bodaboda riders to shun acts of violence and to reject opportunistic politicians who use the bodaboda riders for their own interests.” Said Brig. Gen. Christopher Damulira to his guests.
He said the Boda Boda industry is supporting many young people to earn a living but also some are tarnishing the image of the country through participating in illegal activities like terrorism, murders accidents which has discouraged many tourists from coming to Uganda due to the disorganization of the riders causing fear to most foreign visitors.
However, he encouraged them to re-organise and engage themselves to benefit from government programs like Emyooga and Parish development model to increase on there earnings and reduce the loans they  aquire from the companies which offer them abnormal Boda loans.
He further appealed to them to work towards improving the service they offer to the public by ensuring they comply with the traffic laws and regulations including ensuring the riders have permits,helmets and reflector jackets and that the motorcycles are properly licensed to be on the road with visible number plates and other traffic requirements.
The  chairman wakiso district Boda Boda Riders association John Bosco Sejjengo applauded Brig.Gen.Damulira for great work he has done in organising Kampala Boda Boda Riders together with KCCA and also thanked him for accepting to meet Wakiso group.
He revealed that they manage 5500 stages in the 27 sub-counties and 4 municipalities that make up wakiso with a total registered population of 195000 riders.
“I request you Gen.Damulira to accept and study the memorandum presented to you which contains all we have been able to accomplish and the challenges for which we need the support of government.” Ssejjengo asked Crime Intelligence boss.

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FINALLY! UNRA IDENTIFIES CONTRACTOR TO START WORK ON NAMASUBA-NYANAMA-KITEBI ROAD AFTER MP ALOYSIUS MUKASA VOWED TO LEAD A MASS DEMONSTRATION

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WINNER: Hon. Mukasa (circled), Mayor Mberaźe (extreme right), Eng. Micah Friday (2nd right) and Mr. Buwembo (extreme left)

STORY BY SHARON ASIO
LUBAGA SOUTH

UGANDA National Roads Authority (UNRA), has contracted a Chinese Company called China Railway Group to tamac Namasuba-Nyanama-Kitebi road and work is expected to start within only 60 days!
This comes after area Member of Parliament Mukasa Aloysius Talton Gold announced a mass demonstration in a protest against this road which is in a very sorry state!
On Monday last week, opposition MP Aloysius Mukasa gave Works and Transport minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala an ultimatum of 21 days to reconstruct this road which is full of potholes, drainage systems blocked and has turned into a den of thieves according to the residents of not, he leads a demonstraction.
Hon. Mukasa who visited areas where this road passes, said enough is enough, he has on many times engaged Gen. Katumba Wamala and UNRA to work on this road but turned deaf ears, threatening to mobilize hundreds of residents to demonstrate saying it is the only language authorities understand.
Rubaga South MP Mukasa revealed that, “Government collects exhorbitant taxes from our people, but it is absurd that taxpayers in return are made to walk or drive on such a road full of potholes! As peoples’ representative in Parliament, i cant sit by and fold hands as roads in my constituency become impassable. We will rise up and i can assure you, those in charge will sweat plasma.” Said MP Mukasa who is known for his super mobilization tactics if it comes to leading demonstrations against poor service delivery and violation of human rights.
Latest from UNRA, the contractor is identified and all material got, only remaining is the road design/plan and then work kicks off!
“We have been contracted by UNRA not KCCA to work on Muzito (Namasuba-Nyanama-Kitebu) road. Almost every thing required to fix this road is in place, we are waiting for the road plan and then work starts.” Mr. Mica Friday, an Engineer from China Railway Company told MP Mukasa during a meeting on Friday, requesting the MP to hold on with the demonstration.
We are reliably informed, Rubaga Mayor Zachy Mberaze Mawula requested area MP to call off plans for the demonstration because his prayers had been answered.
Rubaga Mayor briefed Hon. Mukasa and even convinced him to visit the contractor’s office for more information.
At the contractor’s office in Nyanama near Movit Company, Hon. Mukasa was given two month to start work on the road which duration the MP didnt agree with. 
“We can only wait for one month. My people are suffering because of the road. Organise yourself and start within one week.” Demanded MP Mukasa.
On behalf of the contractor, Mr. Mica Friday promised to be filling the potholes as they wait for the road plan and then permanent tarmac starts.
Nyanama road which Hon. Mukasa demands to be urgently fixed stretches from Freedom City Namasuba (Freedom City) on Entebbe road and goes through Nyanama to Kitebi at a place commonly known as ‘Star.’  This road connects Entebbe road and Kabuusu -Lweza road.
Hon. Mukasa says, it’s true all roads especially in Kampala need urgent overhaul but Namasuba – Nyanama-Kitebi road is deplorable.
“When you happen to use this road, what quickly comes to your mind is an aged government that is steadily going down hill and in fear waiting for its eventual death.This road is in fact the beginning of hell. All the potholes here are in fact a death trap yet the road connects travellers to Entebbe Airport road!” Revealed Hon. Mukasa.
Taking a walk on Nyanama road, MP Aloysius Mukasa noted the rate at which motor vehicles and motorcycles using this road are breaking-down each day that passes by. The level of insecurity on the road is high, as the road has become a den of thieves since cars are forced to move at a very slow speed.
“Travellers are missing flights, using the road is costly in terms of fuel and time yet it is a shortcut to Entebbe Airport road. We will firsr go to Gen. Katumba in peace but if his ministry becomes adamant, Rubaga South people will use another language.” Said MP Mukasa.
Namasuba-Nyanama road is a collection of potholes, the drainage system has broken down. when it rains, the road turns into a swimming pool yet it is one of the busiest road.
Hon. Mukasa who is used recess to walk around his constituency said, Rubaga South being a business constituency is contributing a lot to the Government treasury but there is no value for taxes paid. 
Thank God that the road is going to be constructed.

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