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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■ Legal Opinion Shows Mayor Uhuru Has No Powers To Remove Deputy Mayor ■ See How Mayors Uhuru & Lubaga’s Mberaze Errored In Law ■ Here Is The Full Interpretation Of KCCA ACT On Deputy Mayor’s Removal
LEAD PHOTO: Mayor Uhuru with his undisputed Deputy Hajjat Hanipher Mpungu
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THE ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party Kampala Mobilizer Hajjat Hanipher Mpungu is the legitimate Deputy Mayor Kampala Central Urban council, confirms Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka. This development comes after Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Saad Uhuru ‘Nsubuga’ 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. Hajjat Mpungu a renown NRM diehard represents Old Kampala Parish whereas Maureen Tumusiime is a councilor representing Nakasero I & II Parishes. This investigative News Website can authoritatively report that the office of the Executive Director KCCA has rejected Mayor Uhuru’s new appointed deputy and given a legal opinion showing that Hanipher Mpuungu is the Deputy mayor, the council resolution arising from an Ordinary meeting convened on Thursday January 25, 2024 which approved Maureen Tumusiime for Deputy Mayor was not in order. Uhuru gave her hot air! 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.” ED Kisaka, who is the custodian of KCCA Law is in agreement with Hanipher Mpungu’s lawyers and the legal opinion she gave in regard to Lubaga Mayor Mberaze’s failed move to remove his deputy Hajjat Rehema Sanyu Fugge serves the same purpose to bwana Uhuru’s attempt. After Uhuru purportedly removed his deputy mayor, with a team of councilors, they travelled to Kenya to enjoy life.
DETAILS In an Ordinary council meeting on Thurday January 25, 2024 presided over by Speaker Erieza Katawera Balwaine, at GNS hotel Old Kampala, the Division Mayor, His Worship Uhuru Saad Salim entered the said session and on the Order paper, there was an item for the speech of the division Mayor. In the Mayor’s Adress 2024, Uhuru informed the Council that he had made some reshuffles in the executive of the division to wit; he replaced the Deputy mayor Hanipher Mpungu with a one Councillor Tumusime Maureen.
PHOTO: Mayor Uhuru and Councilor Maureen Tumusiime
He re-appointed Brenda Mbabazi Mugurusi on his executive, councilor ‘Kats’ Katimbo Michael as the Executive Secretary for education and Simon Peter Olengejje.
SO CLOSE: Uhuru pictured with one of sexy councilors
NUP Councilor Hasifa Namboozo who represents Bukesa Parish moved the Motion to approve the Mayor’s appointments They were sworn in by a magistrate Grade 1 Her Worship Rehema Nassozi.
‘UHURU HAS NO POWERS TO DISAPPOINT HIS DEPUTY MPUNGU’, SAY LAWYERS Lawyers who first appreciated ED Kisaka’s efforts towards the good governance of the Authority and maintenance of rule of law in their petition, introduced themselves as, ‘Representatives of Her Worship Hanipher Mpungu the legitimate Deputy Mayor of Kampala Central Division.’ Lawyers say, it is from the above purported reshuffle of their client that they 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. “The process of removal of a deputy Mayor is well elaborated in the KCCA Act as Amended and the same does not give powers to the Mayor.” Revealed Mpungu’s lawyers.
PHOTO: When Uhuru appointed Hanipher Mpungu (left) his Deputy. Next to her is Maureen Tumusiime
“We therefore write to you as the Executive Director of KCCA, whose functions as per the KCCA Act Section 19 (a)(d)(e)(g) and (h) among others include; to advise the Authority 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 division that was purportedly made by the Mayor of Central Division so that it’s not implemented as its contrary to Section 28 of the same Act of KCCA.” Reads Petition to City ED Kisaka. Lawyers further asserted that, the said KCCA ACT 2010 as Amended pegged the tenure of the Deputy Mayor under Section 76 (1) to five years. Requesting ED Kisaka to exercise the said powers within seven days, so that their client may not exercise other options within the law which may not be limited to seeking remedies from Courts of law, to deter the irrepressible and uncontainable mayor as his actions are illegal and have no legal backing.
PHOTO: Maureen Tumusiime given Hot air
This petition was copied to Minister for Kampala, Lord Mayor, Director Legal KCCA, Director Administration and Human Resource, Deputy Director Political Governance, RCC KCCA, Mayor of Kampala Central Division Urban Council, Town Clerk, Speaker of Central Division Urban Council, Deputy RCC Central Division, Diso Central Division and to their Client.
WHAT THE LAW SAYS ON THE REMOVAL OF MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR Article 28 of the KCCA ACT 2010 as Amended talks about the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. 28 (2) reads; The Deputy Mayor shall be appointed from among the division councillors with the approval of the division Urban Council. 28(3) says; The office of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of the division urban council shall fall vacant if the holder resigns from office, or accepts appointment to a public office or dies. 28 (5) The Mayor or Deputy Mayor may be removed from office by two thirds majority of the urban council. 28 (6) A returning officer appointed by the Electoral Commission shall preside at a meeting of the division urban council to remove a Mayor or Deputy Mayor of the urban council. 28 (7) Subsections (1) to (20) of Section 12 shall apply to the removal of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of a Division Urban Council
WHAT DOES SECTION 12 SAY Article 12 talks about the Vacation of office of Lord Mayor or Deputy Lord Mayor. Here are the grounds; (a) abuse of office (b) Incompetence (c) Misconduct or Misbehaviour (d) Physical or Mental Incapacity rendering him or her incapable of performing the duties of Lord Mayor or Deputy Lord Mayor (e) repealed (f) Corruption (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the seat of the Lord Mayor or Deputy Lord Mayor shall fall vacant if; (a) The holder resigns in writing addressed to the Minister; (b) the holder commits breach of the Leadership Code of Conduct and the punishment imposed includes the Vacation of office; (c) the holder accepts appointment to the public office; (d) the holder is sentenced to death or imprisonment exceeding to six month without option of a fine; (e) the holder is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or; (f) circumstances arise which disqualifies the holder from occupying the office under any other Law No where does the law empower the Mayor removing his deputy.
INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW IN SIMPLICITY The removal of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor is similar to the removal of the Lord Mayor or Deputy Lord Mayor according to KCCA Act 2010 as Amended. The process to remove a deputy mayor, for example starts with a petition to the Executive Director and if it carries substance, within 90 days, she writes to Kampala Minister who is also given 90 days to put up a tribunal headed by a magistrate to hear the petition. The accused is given fair hearing and if he or she loses a petition, unless there is an appeal, Kampala Minister convenes a Council sitting where two thirds of councilors is required to impeach the Deputy mayor. Unless this process is followed, a deputy mayor can not be removed. Just like Mayor Mberaze in Lubaga, Mayor Uhuru in Kampala Central Division did not follow this procedure making his disappointment of Hajjat Hanipher Mpuga null and void.
In Part II of this story, we will bring a detailed story about Uhuru’ war with KCCA ED and why Mpuungu’s purpoted reshuffle was a punishment for her loyalty to Ms. Dorothy Kisaka. For views/comments on this story, email editor on newseditor.info@gmail.com
COME & INVEST IN NAMIBIA: Visiting Namibian President in-waiting Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah begs money magnet Hamis Kiggundu. She toured n3wly constructed Hamz Stadium Nakivubo today, Sataday
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LATEST from Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Ground, top Namibian delegate and first female Namibian President in-waiting HE Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah Netumbo have visited the newly constructed State-of-the-art Stadium in the heart of Kampala, Uganda’s capital and saluted leader local investor Hamis Kiggundu, CEO Ham Group of Companies. The impressed Namibian boss who is in Uganda to attend NAM and G77 Plus China summits asked Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu to go to Namibia and make similar investments. Nandi is a Namibian Politician who is the Deputy Prime minister of Namibia since March 2015. Netumbo Nandi is the current SWAPO vice President and she is set to become the Party’s first female president this year.. By press time, Namibian top delegation, businessman Hamis Kiggundu and Namibian Honoray Ambassador to Uganda Godfrey Kirumira were still licked in a meeting! Watch space for details!
● Lawyers Back ED Kisaka, Says Lubaga Mayor Had No Powers To Remove His Deputy From Office ● Interprete KCCA Laws, Dustbin Muguluma’s Appointment
PHOTO: When Moses Mugalula hosted Hajjat Fugge on Dream tv, a few days after Mayor Mberaze illegally ‘sacked’ her
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BREAKING from City Hall the command centre of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka has rejected Councilor Fatumah Muguluma Nansubuga’s appointment as Lubaga Urban Council Deputy Mayor to replace Hajjat Fugge Rehema Sanyu saying, Mayor Zacchy Mberaze Mawula has no powers to sack his deputy. In a letter from ED Kisaka, Muguluma has been ordered out of Deputy Mayor’s office which she occupies illegally saying Mberaze gave him hot air. Kisaka has ruled that Hajjat Fugge is the legitimate Deputy Mayor warning Mberaze to desist from misintepreting the law. ED’s decesion comes after Fugge lawyers threatened to sue KCCA for what they referred to as purported reshuffle of their client (Fugge) that they 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 educated Lubaga mayor Mberaze Zacchy Mawula on the KCCA Act and how he has no powers whatsoever to remove his deputy Hajjat Rehema Fugge Sanyu from office! Fugge lawyers said, the process of the removal of a Deputy Mayor is well elaborated in the KCCA Act as amended and the same does not give powers to the Mayor. This simply means, the appointment of Fatumah Muguluma Nansubuga as a replacement was hot air, and those goons hired by troubled Mberaze led by a one ‘Gen. Silive’ to break into his deputy’s office to throw away her files were totally ignorant about the law, Fugge is still the deputy mayor Lubaga Division.
PHOTO: Embattle Lubaga Mayor Mberaze and his councilors. Right is Fatumah Muguluma 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 Mrs. Dorothy Kisakka was advised to dustbin Muguluma’s appointment because it had no legal backing, which she has complied to.
LAW ON HER SIDE: Lubaga Deputy Mayor Rehema Fugge in studios of Dream tv recently A two pager letter from the Lawyers of Luganda, Ojok & Co. Advocates reads, “We represent Her Worship Fugge Rehema the Deputy Mayor hereinafter referred to as our client on whose instructions we adress you here under! 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.” Reads lawyers letter to KCCA ED Kisaka. Lawyers requested ED Kisaka to exercise the said powers to block Mberaze’s impunity or else, “Our client may exercise other options within the law which may not be limited to seeking remedies from Courts of law, to deter the uncontrollable mayor as his actions have a snowball effect to our client.” This letter was copied to the Minister of Kampala, Lord Mayor, Director Legal KCCA, Director Political Governance, RCC Kampala, Mayor of Lubaga Urban Council, Town Clerk, Speaker of Lubaga Urban Council, Deputy RCC Lubaga and to their Client Rehema Fugge. In other two letters, one from Owor Hope Jakisa the Acting Clerk to the Authority dated January 2, 2024 and another one from the embattled mayor Mberaze of January 4, 2024, the authors insisted Muguluma was the newly appointed Deputy Mayor Lubaga Urban Council although lawyers insisted, this was just drama since Deputy Mayor has a five year contract according to the law. Owor Jakia Hope’s letter was addressed to the Acting Director Administration & Human Resources from Ag. Clerk to Authority Introducing Hon. Muguluma Fatumah Nansubuga Deputy Mayor Lubaga Division.
PHOTO: Confused Councilor Fatumah Muguluma “A Motion was moved that Hon. Muguluma Fatumah Nansubuga be approved as the Lubaga Division Deputy Mayor. The Motion was unanimously adopted by the Council and it was resolved that the Hon. Muguluma Fatumah Nansubuga be appointed the Deputy Mayor Lubaga Division Urban Council replacing Hon. Rehema Sanyu Fugge.”, reads Clerk’s letter adding, “The purpose of this communication is to request that Hon. Muguluma Fatumah Nansubuga be added on the payroll as the Deputy Mayor Lubaga Division Urban Council.”
MBERAZE’S LETTER TO FUGGE’S LAWYERS In his letter, mayor Mberaze defended himself saying, “Prior to the decision, the Council and myself first addressed our minds to the Law and allow me put the same to you for your appreciation.” He quoted Section 28 (2) of the Kampala Capital City Authority Act as amended that provides that the Deputy Mayor shall be appointed by the Mayor among the Divisions with the approval of the division urban council. “I know that a limited look at this Section would seem like the Mayor has no authority to remove his or her Deputy but please address your mind to Section 24 of the Interpretation Act, which stipulates, ‘Power to appoint includes power to remove where, by any Act, a power to make any appointment is conferred the Authority having power to make the appointment shall also have power (Subject to any limitations or qualifications which affects the power of appointment) to remove, suspend, reappoint or reinstate any person appointed in the exercise of the power).” Reads Mberaze’s letter. He also talked about Section (a) of the Kampala Capital City Act reading, “Without prejudice to Subsection (1) (a) the local Government Act, shall with the necessary modifications, apply to the Authority and to a village, ward and division urban council under the Authority.” Mberaze said, having appreciated the import of Section 78(2) (a) as requiring you to always utilize the Local Government Act whenever the Kampala Capital City Authority is insufficient, Fugge lawyers therefore should look at the Third Schedule to the Local Government Council Regulations specifically Regulation 6(a) which stipulates, ‘Vacation of office of a member of an Executive Committee. The office of a member of the executive committee shall fall vacant if a) The appointment of a member is revoked by the Chairperson Applu the words necessary modification above and you will arrive at the understanding that Mayor can revoke an appointment of any member of the Division Executive Committee. Section 28 A (1) (b) of the Kampala Capital City Authority provides that, “A division executive committee shall consist of the Deputy Mayor, who shall be the Vice Chairperson.” “Therefore, be well advised in future that the proper legal processes were adhered to before revoking the former Deputy Mayor’s appointment and please advise your client accordingly to avoid embarrassment in the future.” Reads Mberaze’s defence. However, Fugge’s Lawyers rubbished Mberaze’s defence saying, all Sections of the laws he cites, none favours his decision of removing the deputy mayor. “The local Government Act Mayor Mberaze quotes, clearly talks about local government leadership specifically LCV Chairpersons who can remove their deputies. Mberaze isnt a district chairperson neither is Lubaga a district.” Lectured lawyers. About quoting the Authority, lawyers say, Authority as in the KCCA Act as amended refers to the Lordmayor and his councilors not Division Urban Councils as Mberaze wanted to hide in this Section. Meanwhile, ED Kisaka has ruled out Muguluma’s appointment congratulations to Hajjat Rehema Fugge Sanyu, Lubaga Deputy Mayor.
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Lead Photo: Archbishop Kaziimba and Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge during Crossover night praying for those who accepted Jesus to be their Savior
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HIS GRACE The Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop Church of Uganda excited hundreds of God’s people who filled St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe Gardens to capacity on 31st December 2023 during a Crossover night when he advised married women on how to punish adulterous husbands instead of bewitching them. Speaking amidist ululation from especially women, Archbishop Kaziimba said, domestic violence dominated 2023 saying it is sad, Marriage is the only place where two enemies sleep on the same bed.
He however advised, “If your husband is sleeping with another woman, don’t go to the witchdoctor to bewitch him so that he doesn’t bring you HIV/Aids or other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). No!” Kaziimba a renown orator said, such a woman should instead resort to praying for his husband to develop a runing stomach so that he becomes restless and then the woman who had snatched him will chase him away and returns to his wife. Kaziimba who was speaking about a story in the Holly Bible of how Jesus performed a miracle when he resurrected his friend Lazarous said, “Married women stop bewitching your husbands because they are sleeping with other women and you fear him bringing you Aids. No witchdoctor is more powerful than Jesus. Instead, pray for your husband to develop a runing stomach when he has gone to be with another woman. This will make him restless and the woman will tell him to go back to his home.” At the Crossover night, Kaziimba was received by the newly elected Bishop of Namirembe Doicese The Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, Diocesan Secretary Rev. Can. Henry Ssegawa, Dean The Very Rev. Can. Jonathan Kisawuzi Ssalongo, Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge among others.
KAZIIMBA’S CROSSOVER NIGHT SERMON IN DETAIL: I want to join you to welcome the New Bishop and wife, Dean, Diocesan Secretary and your team. I want to thank the Missionary Department especially our brother Rev. Samuel Muwonnge for organizing this powerful overnight as people of God crossover from 2023 to 2024 . I thank the choirs, the visiting Rev. from Nigeria Rev. Can. Justice Okoronko and the Media evangelists. I have blessed by the message which i read this morning and i was laughing but thinking about it.
This is to inform you that our beloved friend Mr. 2023 is retiring. His 12 wives, 52 Children, 365 grand children will be sent off. However his family members told me, you should know, all your problems, sickness, disappointments, frustration, untimely death, shame, disgrace, barrenness, failure and rejection, have gone with Mr. 2023. His successor Mr. 2024 has asked me to inform you that he has come to compansate you with life, light, good health, wealth, love, abundant blessings, peace, joy, righteousness, promotion and security. 2023 has gone with his problems, i am here yo bring to you a message of hope and joy Reading from the book of John 11: The message is, ‘Didn’t i tell you? When you believe, you will see God’s glory.’ This message comes to the two frustrated women Mary and Martha who had got frustrated because of the loss of their brother Lazarous. They had invited Jesus to come and see his friend Lazarous before he dies. They called Jesus to come and see him when he fell sick. Jesus didnt come, i dont know why. Sometimes i dont understand God’s way of doing things. He instead continued with his ministry, he preached the Gospel, healing others but did not go to visit his sick friend Lazarous. Isiah 55:8, says, ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts neither are your ways my ways’Declares the Lord Sometimes you expect God to appear instantly because you are a believer, yes you love Jesus, you accepted him as your saviour, you pray, you fast, do whatever he comands you to do, you are giver, when you fall into problems, you call him, ‘come Jesus, come and help me’, but he doesnt come instantly. Let me tell you my brethrens, His ways are so diffrent from our ways, His thoughts are different from ours. Jesus didnt come and Lazarous died. You can imagine, how these women felt, this was their great friend, they thought He would come. But He had a different plan. Why didnt he come when Lazarous was sick to heal him? He didnt come so that when he comes,a miracle will be done and God’s Glory be shown. After four days of burial, Jesus showed up. I can imagine Mary and Martha were not happy to receive Jesus. Deep inside their hearts must have asked themselves what had Jesus come to do yet their brother was no more. Imagine Martha saying, ‘We thought you were our friend. Now Lazarous is no more, he is rotten. But Jesus said, ‘Martha, didnt i tell you, when you believe you will see the Glory of the Lord?’ Jesus insisted on being taken where he was burried. He ordered Lazarous out of the grave. Let me tell you brethren, even if you think Jesus has delayed to answer your prayers in 2023, dont lose hope, in 2024 he will avail himself to you. He is not delayed. God’s timing is the best timing and the best timing. Jesus is never late. He knows what He is doing for your life. What He is preparing is the best for you. Whatever you think that it is gone, or rotten, before Jesus it isnt yet over. Our God specializes in the impossibilities. In 2024, God is telling us to do what we can,what you cant, leave it to Jesus. Go and work because it is within your means. God asked Moses what he had in his hand and replied that a stick. He used it to show His Might. All of you have gifts, use them in 2024. The Miracle is with you.
BISHOP BANJA ON WHY SALVATION IS THE BEST CHOICE IN 2024 The newest Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Rt. Rev. Moses Banja who was accompanied by wife Rev. Canon Professor Olive Nassaka Banja read in the Book of John 15:16 saying, “You did not choose me, but i chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruits-fruits that will last and so that whatever you ask in my bale tje Father will give you.”
Photo: Professor Rev. Can. Oliva Nassaka Banja, Bishop’s wife Bishop Banja said, Setan was not happy when Jesus came because for he is a thief. “This year, Jesus wants to give him your life so that you bear fruits.” Said Bishop Banja who got saved on 30th Dec. 1989 and accepted Jesus as his Saviour. He heard the voice and since, he says, never remained the same.
DEAN THE VERY REV. CAN. KISAWUZI SSALONGO He asked gathering whether they came yo truly enter New year or after something else? “Some dont want to leave behind their habbits. But God’s scanner sees everything. If human beings have latest scaners which can see you through, what about God. Our God can let us be but knows what we are.” Said Kisawuzi. He urged Christians to remember that the end is near.
Photo: Rev. Can. Abraham Lubega Kisakyeand The Very Rev. Can. Kisawuzi
Reading Luke 3:3 Kisawuzi said, “We are hear to clean our ways. Bible says, a tree which doest bear good fruits will be cut.” He Said. Kisawuzi urged tax collectors not exhobitant taxes from people saying that annoys God. Other Speakers included Rev. Ven. Justice Okoronko from Nigeria, Mission Secretary boss Rev. Samuel Muwongo and others.
Photo: Visiting Rev. Can. Okoronko
Different choirs like True Life Gospel Choir Kiwuunya, Gospel Elite Creacendo Kiwuunya, Faith Harvest Choir Kyebando, Mission Choir, artists and schools like Joy Day and Nursery Primary School presented through out the night.
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● ‘Where You Begin The New Year Determins How You Will End It. Come And We Start 2024 Before The Lord’, Says Mission Secretary Rev. Muwonge As He Invites Public For The Crossover night
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ALL is set for the annual cross overnight prayers at St. Pauls Namirembe Cathedral Gardens tomorrow on 31st December 2023 as nation ushers in new year 2024. Over twenty thousand people are expected to attend the crossover night. Rev. Samuel Muwonge, head of the organisation team has assured the people of God total deliverance, blessing, anointing and maximum security. The Archbishop Church of Uganda His Grace The Most. Rev. Dr. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu alongside the newest Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, visiting Ven. Justice Okoronkwo from Nigeria, Dean of the Cathedral The Very Rev. Can. Jonathan Kisawuzi Ssalongo, Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge and Rev. Simon Peter Dembe lya Yesu will preach the word of God and lead prayer, intercession and deliverance all through the night. Gates open at 12:00 pm. The theme is, ‘Did i not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory od God?’ John 11:40. Taking journalists through preparations for the cross overnight, Rev. Muwonge who is in charge if Mission Evangelism Namirembe Diocese said, “I am inviting you all here at Namirembe Cathedral gardens, come and see the glory of the Lord, come and we end year 2023 and enter new year 2024 in the Lord’s presence, God will deliver you and as long as you believe, you will see the glory of God.” “We will begin tomorrow morning with a medical camp where we will take care of all the sickenesses that are disturbing God’s people, there will be blood donation, come and donate blood, come and save lives. Then later there will be powerful praising and worship, then different Preachers and by 6am, there will be annointing and speaking the blessing upon your life.” Said Mission secretary boss, Rev. Muwonge. About security of the venue and people, Rev. Muwonge said, “Security is tight. The God of Heaven and earth is our security number one. Also, we have been assured by the Uganda police force and sister security organs that they will take care of our lives.” Rev. Muwonge however urged whoever will attend the crossovernight to travel light, carry your Bible, carry your notebook, you pen, offering/thanksgiving, carry your transport. You do not need to move with laggages.
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ON SUNDAY 31st December 2023, all roads will lead to Kyambogo University Cricket Sports Grounds on Jinja road where end of year 2023 prayers have been organised by Presiding Apostle Dr. Joseph and Pastor Freda Serwadda of Victory Christian Centre Ndeeba-Kampala in Uganda. This will be the 22nd Passover Festival since 2002, when this leading International televangelist Dr. Joseph Serwadda launched end of year prayers a directive given to him by God when the two wrestled for about an hour, late at night. It is on record, the Born of Again Faith leader in Uganda Dr. Joseph Serwadda was the first to gather all Ugandans and people of God from East and Central Africa to end and welcome the new year in a unique style. This time not burning tyres, shouting in the middle of roads, drinking in bars but worshiping and praising the Lord. He opened a new chapter for the country and region. News Editor, the leading investigative news Website in Uganda met Dr. Joseph Serwadda at Victory Christian Centre Ndeeba and shared the inside story about the Genesis of Passover Festival and why people of God should always end and welcome new year in this celebration. Please read on;
News Editor: Presiding Apostle Dr. Serwadda, good afternoon. 21 years go, you started end of year mega prayers and named it Passover festival. How did you come up with this name? Was it God’s revelation? Why did you think people should end the year and start the new one in prayers and worshiping God instead of partying with family and friends? How is this important and what did it take you sir to change the then trend of ending year in bars, burning tyres and shouting in the middle of the roads? Dr. Serwadda: Thank you! In the year 2002 on 8th day of October, i had just seen off Apostle John Bunjo and wife close to midnight. I decided that i will pray outside our little house in Mutundwe then not to awake our children who were sleeping. When i was praying, there was too much noise in the city. And i was reminded, the next day was 9th October, the independence day of Uganda. 40 years since Uganda got independence in 1962. There and then God appeared to me and said, ’40 years is a generation, and a generation is measured by what it has achieved’. So God said to me, ‘You have done half of your life in this Generation, it will be another bit of your life that is going to go into the next Generation. And so just like Joshua, you have lived in two generations. So listen to me very carefully, you can decide to be part of the next generation of this country or you can decide to let go.’ That word, ‘let to go’ meant to me that if i said i want to let go, i would either stop being a minister, or i would abidicate my ministry or something would even happen to me as fatal as death! So i said, “Lord, you know i want to be part of the next generation.” Then God said, “Ok then, there is going to be another generation starting tomorrow, because Uganda is at the centre of God’s calender. So in 2002 a Generation that had started in 1962 had ended 40 years later. For starters, I got saved in 1975 and in 2002, it was about 27 years for my salvation. I have now been saved for 48 years. In 2002 when God appeared to me, i had done only 27 years of Salvation. God then showed me that there is going to be other 40 years to come, of which he wanted me to be part. Because i have had the opportunity to be in both generations, it was very clear for me that the next 40 years after 2002 would bea significant part of my ministry and life. That night in 2002, God gave me instructions, ‘Collect people, every year i will be giving you a message for them, every beginning of year i will be showing you a way to conduct yourselves as a body of Christ, i am establishing you as a prophet of this country for that purpose.’ I obliged! So you can now imagine, this is 2023 and then it was 2002, so that is 21 years gone. That is why we call this the 22nd passover event as we enter 2024. Because we have been runing it since 2002.
News Editor: And the event name, Passover Festival, how did you come to that? Dr. Serwadda: God gave me the name Passover and i wrestled with him that night of 2002. I said, the Passover is known in Israel, it happens on a particular day. The Passover as an event happened because the Children of Israel were coming from slavery to their promised land. And God said to me, ‘You know, I am rolling away the reproach of Egypt just like i did it for Israelis of those days, i am now rolling away the reporoach of the foreign world from Uganda.’ And he gave me a scripture Joshua 5:9, saying Uganda from now onwards, it wil never be ashamed. So that is how the name started and i accepted it. The the Passover festival is an event where we passover into a new generation but we are also passing over into a new year and God himself said let it be a festival not a mourning time. One may ask, what about prayer? I told God, for people to enter into new year, they should prepare themselves with prayer. But God said, ‘No, if you want to make the people pray, find another time and i will allow it happen.’ That is why we have already marked off June, the whole month as Combat Month. So, there is a separation of prayer (Combat Month) and Celebration that is why it is called a festival at the last day of the year. And the reason God gave me was, the people do not understand what it means for them to go from one year to the other. I even reasoned with Him, asking, ‘God, why dont we do it on the independance day? Why?’ The spirit of God answered, ‘Because it has to be different. What they achieve in the natural is not what they achieve in the spirit. These two are totally different even though they seem to be taking the same route but they are parallel.’ So the rest is now history!
News Editor: How can you account for the last 21 passover festivals? Are there visible testimonies? Dr. Serwadda: It is true, Ugandans used to celebrate new year day by burning tyres, by drinking alcohol and all of those things but the Church of Christ used to celebrate new year’s day on January 1st. It is so interesting! Have you seen the records today? Uganda Police has said, they have registered 700 places of Worship which will pray on 31st December and they have also allowed them to use the Fire Works. The reason for the record because they are now giving them permission to use fireworks. So it has become a very serious day, the Anglicans have them, the Catholics do the same and there was an event in 2007 where the Muslims did the same. It has caught on, it is all over East Africa. In terms of what we have achieved, today you can think about it in many ways, personal miracles, people have got mighty miracles that have happened to them. In the natural here, whether they were barren but now have children, whether they had no jobs, those who were struggling, through coming to the Passover festival, God has done for them something in their lives and there are many scores of miracles. But also on the other side, the Nation now knows that the 31st day of December, is a day of Prayer. What seems to be exciting for me is that, Government has come to a point where they have said, The Passover event equals the 3rd June Martyrs day event. However, we think differently. For us we dont come for tourism purposes though Government thinks this is a tourist event. So they have now earmarked our day as the National tourist event of the nation. So to us, is an achievement.
News Editor: What is so special about this year’s 22nd Passover Festival from the last 22 passover festivals? What is it that people over there shouldn’t miss at Kyambogo on 31st December 2023? Dr. Serwadda: First let me say, we will go back to Namboole Stadium where we used to hold Passover Festival as soon as reconstruction of this National stadium is done. We believe that the government will honour their commitment and go with us. But this year, we are at Kyambogo University to hear God again, give us matching orders for 2024. God has promised that, we will know him in a new dimension, never known before. Since we walk with God in the coming year, we would like to know the new dimensions. We will hear from God, telling us where he wants us to go as a Nation. But i see the challenges in this country and i believe, God wants to address them. So, we must come to the Pasover festival for God to give us new directions and experiece God in a diferent way as we usher in new year 2024. God has a special message for his people which i will deliver. Dare not miss this year’s Passover Festival.
News Editor: About preparations, how big is Kyambogo University grounds, how many people can it accomodate and how many are you expecting to attend? Is there enough parking space?
Dr. Serwadda: About preparations, they started almost a week ago, because it is a lot of work. You have a pitch that needs to be prepared for staging, we have our own platform, lighting, sound system, security, puting amenities for people to use, toilets, centres of service and all these things take a lot of time but we are in final stages now. The platform and canopy is already done. Most of the structual work is done. The venue has been cleaned, we have been given space three acres of land for parking and other two acres for cooking where if people want to eat something they can go and help themselves. There is enough space in Kyambogo. The two pitches plus the extension can hold about 50000 to 60000 people comfortably and we have already put 50000 chairs in the place and other couple of seats for the VIPs.
News Editor: With bomb threats and other insecurity, how will you manage security of the venue, security of thousands of people who will attend the 21st Passover festival and the security of their motorcycles and cars? If you will improvise security, how will the congregation know those in charge of security so that they deal with the right people? Dr. Serwadda: Concerning security, our history is very clear, we have never lost a car, nor anything attached to a vehicle, no one has ever lost a driving mirror, a car indicator, no body has ever vandalised a vehicle because over years, we have been using trained people to work on the security of the venue, people and all their property. We have 400 men who are in charge of that, 300 ushers in charge of sitting people, 100 are in charge of security. Also, we will use the services of the police, we will have atleast 200 policemen armed and others in civilian clothes coming and we use those. Normally when they come in the morning of 31st, they will take snifer dogs around the place, to search and make sure the place is very safe, the public will be allowed to access the venue. So, worry not about the security.
News Editor: Talk about hygiene/sanitation of the venue, have you thought about toilets from where the congregation will ease themselves. Will it be for free or pay? Dr. Serwadda: Most of the things happpening there demand hygiene. We have very good toilets, and accessibility is free of charge. Even entering the venue is free of charge. Victory Christian Centre paid for everything. When we want money, We will definately tell the people. We are coming to a point where we don’t want to hire anything. Lights, PA system, canopy are ours. No need for hiring. We have been doing this for 20 years, people are discplined. For those coming for the first time, our urshers will be there to guide them.
News Editor: Take us through the event’s program Dr. Serwadda: Program starts early morning at 8am on 31st and will end on 1st January 2024 at 6am.
News Editor: Are there other invited pastors and choirs? Dr. Serwadda: Oh yes! We have invited many ministers, gospel ministers, gospel singers, a special choir coming from Korea called the Gracious choir etc. I will not give you all the details of this year’s Passover festival, let God’s people from all walks of life come expecting to be surprised. We indeed have a lot for you, amazing fireworks, name it. But on top of everything, you will go back with your miracle. Come with your new year prayer requests, God will answer them. Everything is set, we are ready to receive you and celebrate together new year in God’s presence.
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PHOTO; From left, Bobi, Ssenyonyi and SG Lubongoya dancing
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TODAY Friday December 22, 2023, Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine, President NUP has invited press for an emergency media briefing at NUP Headquaters Makerere Kavule and he is expected to make a big announcement ahead of Christmas and New year festive season! Our reliable source from Magere ‘State House’ reveals how Kyagulanyi is expected to use this press conference and announce changes in the leadership at Parliament, unless otherwise, appointing Nakawa West MP Joel Basekezi Ssenyonyi new Leader of Opposition replacing Nyendo Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba.
ABOVE: Hon. Ssenyonyo In the new changes, Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake returns while Hon. Mpuuga will be announced NUP National Chairman, a powerful office in the Party and will be in charge among others, inviting and convening Delegetes Conferences and other duties. Mpuuga will also be given other responsibilities at Parliament Bobi Wine has also made change to committee leaders where he has brought in fresh blood. This is a developing story, our investigations desk is working on a full detailed exclusive story about why Kyagulanyi has fired Mpuuga and how will Buganda and other regions receive this news.
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