THIRTY eight Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) youth have today seen light, confessed their sins and converted to the NRM ruling party on a function witnessed by former Nakaseke district MP Rose Namayanja Nsereko.
Namayanja and the new NRM converts
The NRM Treasurer General, according to Rogers Mulindwa, senior manager Information, Communication and Public Relations, received the youthful delegation at the Party Headquarters in Kampala and called upon them never to be ashamed of their decision.
“Reliability and dependability is key in politics and you have made the right choice”, said Namayanja. She officially handed over a copy of the Party Constitution and a shirt to each of the converts. The group was led Lawrence Mugumya, the FDC youth Chairperson of Kalangala District.
I FOUNDED UYD – NRM ‘S NAMAYANJA Namayanja told the new NRM converts that she was personally one of the founders of the Uganda Young Democrats (UYD, a DP youth wing but after a while, she realised they lacked a clear political ideology and she quit.
She took them through her political journey from a village youth leader to a youth MP, District Woman MP, State Minister for Luwero Triangle, Cabinet Minister for Information and National Guidance to her current position as Party Treasurer saying, they are in a right place.
“NRM is all inclusive and that’s how I have also gone through all these ranks. You will be treated equally like others because we are non descriminative”, she said.
FDC LOST TRACK – CONVERTE The group Chairperson Mugumya Lawrence said they had noticed that most of their FDC leaders were quietly collaborating with NRM despite their negative talk against the ruling Party during the day.
“We have been deceived for so long that the NRM government would fall but it was instead getting stronger as the opposition gets more divided into smaller sectarian groups.” Said Mugumya, adding, “Look at the language being used by opposition leaders, only spreading hatred other than unity. These and many others forced us to walk out and join NRM.”
The converts pledged to bring more opposition youths to the NRM family.
THE Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, a few minutes from now is expected to meet proprietors of the Tondeka bus transport system in the Speaker’s Boardroom.
The Speaker however, has beem sumoned by President Museveni to State House but any time from now, she will be in.
The Government of Uganda in a move to decongest the Central business district (CBD) and easien public transport in Kampala Metropolitan Area, has entered into an Eight years’ deal with powerful Hinduja Group in India which manufacture vehicles to supply 980 Ashok-Leyland buses to Uganda in phase one, and replace over 12000 taxis that has been operating around city centre. “This is a very organized project that works in different Africa cities and many people will find no reason to drive their cars to and from city centers since buses will be very many and fares affordable.”Said officials of Tondeka Metro a locally Special Purpose Vehicle sponpored by Hinduja Group to operate these buses. This comes after a meeting between The Head of State and Hinduja Group to supply Ashok-Leyland buses of the JAN make that will not only boost Tax revenue by 100 billion in taxes and GDP by US$ 800M annually but also create over 20000 jobs especially to youth, veterans and women in the first year. In this meeting, both parties agreed that allowing buses to operate in Kampala will enhance urban safety and security, massive reduction in security surveillance costs, it’s affordable in costs to the elderly, youth, women and disabled and cost optimization. “In countries where our buses are operating, the city roads are decongested and this leads to quality environment. There is road optimization and a very organized city transport system.” Wealthy Hinduja Group told the President in the meeting. They talked about Ancillary infrastructure services, issue of IPO – on completion of year three track record and that there will be service accessibility and predictability. The suppliers assured Government that their buses are comfortable and hygiene and will cut trabsport costs hence household savings. In a letter to Finance, Planning and Economic Development minister Hon. Matia Kasaija dated August 31st 2018 on supply and assembly of Ashok leyland buses and trucks, president Museveni directed him to, “Expedite the signing of the Term sheet dated July 9th 2018, valid for 90 days from EXIM Bank of India for supplier credit under Loan Agreement.” Letter reads, “Recently when I met with the representatives from Hinduja Group, in regard with the supply of 980 buses Ashok – Leyland to Uganda through a secured funding under EXIM Bank NEIA, I agreed on the following actions”. “Ashok – Leyland will supply 980 buses imported from India under Phase 1 and to establish an assembling plant for trucks/buses in Uganda with a minimum of 200 units per month for the supply of vehicles beyond the initial 980 buses.” President Museveni said. He added that, “The Ashok- Leyland buses will only use arteries of cross-city transport (East-West, North-South, South-East to North-West) and leave the feeder branches to the locals for some years.” The President also agreed with Hinduja Group to strengthen the institution and technical collaboration between Ashok -Leyland and Kiira Motors in Uganda. “Eventually, Ashok-Leyland will float shares so that the locals canalso benefit from our growing purchasing power, transport expendituresin this case.” Said Museveni in his letter to the Finance minister in which he gave him directives. “The past is PROLOGUE not DESTINY! We should be open minded and curious. A lot has been done. More needs to be done” said President directeing Finance minister to expidite this project. The project name is Tondeka Metro and the government is implementing this project through UDC, the government investment arm in collaboration with the Hinduja Group/Ashok Leyland. This project will be fully implemented in 6 months. Matatus will now work in feeder roads, feeding buses and no matatu will be allowed in centre centre and all routes where buses operates.
ON TUESDAY February 18th 2020, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, chairman Electoral commission in preparation for the 2020-2021 General Elections, and in accordance with Section 25 of the Electoral Commission Act (Cap 140), the Electoral Commission has appointed 19th February – 10th March 2020 as the period for the Display of the National Voters’ Register. Nominations of Presidential and Parliamentary candidates is set for August 2020. In News editor analysis, we bring you Part I of Members of Parliament from Buganda, who are safe, who are unsafe and why. Read on:
THE THREE ARE SAFE: MPs Lubyayi, Kasozi and Zaake
IBRAHIM KASOZI The Deputy Chairman COSASE is superb and competent. Makindye East constituency is in safe hands. This learned counsel recently told us at Parliament, when time for active politics comes, he will showcase all he has done for Makindye East. Former NRM MP John Ssimbwa wants to return but it will be hard to break this money magnet. In the 10th Parliament, Kasozi is top on the list of very generous Buganda MPs. A selfless youngman, he is so generous to the extent that he sometimes gives out all he has to bail out his constituents in need. It is Dr. Besigye who endorsed Kasozi’s name to deputize Hon. Munyagwa in COSASE saying, his former aide has delivered 100% in Parliament. This FDC legislator if not found at Parliament, will be at his farm looking after animals. You can’t find Kasozi throwing parties. This very down to earth legislator values genuine friends. Kasozi is loved for being a man of his word, incorruptible and dependable. Hon. Kasozi will be in the 2021 August House. Word of advice to those who dream of unseating him, please find other things to do.
MP Kasozi in his Mityana garden
JOHN BOSCO LUBYAYI He doubles as Mawokota South MP and NRM Chairman Mpigi district. He is set to tusstle it out with FDC’s electoral commission Chairman Yusuf Nsibambi who owns Nkozi clays and he is setting up a city in Mawokota. The Kampala Land Board Chairman has already vowed to unseat NRM’s Lubyayi but this may not be an easy task as this billioniare thinks. First of all, Nsibambi is in a sea of problems after a number of people especially in the constituency have come out claiming that he fraudulently took their properties like land titles, houses and other assets. These among others include Haji Ali Kasule commonly known as Subaru and the family of late Paulo Kivumbi a former NRA fighter. Kivumbi’s orphans in Kalagala, Nkozi, Mawokota South have already petitioned the president pinning Nsibambi for fraudently taking their family home sitting on five acres. Just last week, COSASE committee in Parlianent issued a warrant of arrest to Nsibambi for defying their summons to answer queries about over 200 titles in Kampala. Nsibambi who recently had an operation, will face a hard task to win the Mawokota South seat. Talked about as having too much pride, Nsibambi’s political approach doesn’t work in villages. Mpigi politics is a bit tricky, it is the only district near Kampala where NRM takes almost every seat. True Lubyayi voted to ammend the constitution to lift presidential age limit but his voters forgave him saying, as NRM chairman of the district, he had no option. In the 9th Parliament, Lubyayi was removed by tycoon Bbosa Kiyingi Lutalo’s son Kenneth Kiyingi accusing him of not being in good books with Mengo. Lubyayi worked on this and has been assigned more responsibilities to lead Kabaka’s Mawokota county football club an assignment he perfectly executed and Mawokota lifted the trophy. In 2016, voters sent him back to Parliament. Through his Voluntary Action for Development, Lubyayi built schools, churches, mosques, helped farmers, funded youth groups, Women SACCOS and this has kept him closer to the voters. A very connected Lubyayi, recently hosted minister Sam Kahemba Kuteesa and other ministers during the fundraising to build Buwama Catholic Church. Lubyayi gives back to his voters, a down to earth legislator, he will be very hard to break. Other politicians who want this seat includes EALA’s Susan Nakawuki but Mawokota people have already told her openly not to waste her money, she should either go back to Busiro East where she has ever served as an MP or to Bukoto. There is also one Warakira. It is also speculated that DP will front Samuel Lubega Mukaaku. All indicators show, Lubyayi will bounce back. He is an experienced legislator who is popular even among the youth.
RUTH NANKABIRWA The Government Chief Whip, should sit in Kampala and relax, things are not all that well. Having served as Kiboga district representative now for 25 years, the voters think, she has not given them her best. A young lady, Grace Kakooza from People Power wants Nankabirwa out. Born to late Joseph Kakooza Ssempijja and Aisha Namakula at a village called Kabutemba in Kiboga Town Council, Grace grew up an orphan. Her life was about striving but she says, God helped her make it. She started school at Gloria Nursery School, St. Andrews, Islamic Centre and St. Paul schools in Kiboga. She went to Mityana S.S Namukozi, Light College Katikamu, Manchester High Kisaasi and Makerere University Business School for her Bachelors. She landed a job in United Kingdom from where she managed to use her savings and set up Grace Foundation which educates over 250 children from helpless families. An admirer of MPs Idah Erios Nantaba and Francis Butebi Zaake, Grace says enough is enough for Nankabirwa. Kiboga has not benefitted from the guerilla war it facilitated because their would be voice is mute. This sexy chic commands support from youth, opinion leaders and veterans. She says Kiboga has no medical facilities, their sick people are instead reffered to Masindi in Bunyoro. Asked whether she isn’t worried of Nankabirwa’s influence, Grace Kakooza said let time come, she will be embarassed. Nankabirwa joined politics fresh from Makerere University in 1994. She was endorsed by Rhoda Kalema, then Kiboga NRC representative on her retirement from politics. Nankabirwa was Kiboga’s representative in the drafting of National constitution and since then, she has been an MP. She has served in many ministries like that of Luwero Triangle, Fisheries, Defence and Micro Finance. Grace is painting Kiboga red where NRM has been scoring 96%. For the first time, Kiboga one of the Luwero Triangle districts had riots last year and Hoima road was templorily blocked. Grace has vowed to give Nankabirwa a run for her money. However, Nankabirwa has also woken up. She organised a mega show to bring back her supporters. This will be another very hot contest in the country, come 2021. Nankabirwa has been tustling it out with State House’s Rose Zimulinda and humiliating her, but with the coming in of People Power’s Grace, the story may easily change. Grace hosted opposition politicians led by Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi and Hon. Zaake at function attended by thousands of Kiboga people. Police tried to block the function but her supporters over powered it.
FRANCIS BUTEBI ZAAKE
The Mityana Municipality legislator is very safe. Any one who has interest in this seat is advised to look elsewhere. Many opposition politicians like Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke never expected this youngster to make it to the 10th Parliament. She even camped in Mityana to decampaign Zaake urging Mityana Municipality voters never ‘to send us that boy, Parliament is not a play ground that he is coming to play football with other boys.’ Nambooze was in Mityana to campaign for DP Candidate Faustine Mukambwe Lukonge.
However, all this fell on deaf ears. On polling day, thousands voted Zaake, sending Nambooze’s candidate (Mukambwe) to third position. NRM’s Charles Sserugga Matovu finished second. Zaake’s win wasn’t a surprise to many of us. He had massively attended campaigns with a solid message. He automatically had to sail through. Coming from an extra rich family, his dad Emanuel Ssembuusi Butebi owns a number of hotels both in Kampala and Mityana making the family popular. Butebi is a successful businessman who heads Mityana Traders Association (MITA) and is well connected to Mengo where Kabaka Ronald Mutebi II appointed him to sit on the Buganda Twezimbe, a committee set up to redevelop Buganda Kingdom. Zaake’s father is reknown in Mityana and respected by elders, opinion leaders, business fraternity and religious leaders. It was therefore a walk over for his son in 2016. He gathered a number of votes from the youth, women, business people and elders. In Parliament, Zaake who stood as independent has proved to the likes of Nambooze that he is a real MP material. He is one of the vocal MPs who perfectly legislate for his constituents. Hansard has captured Zaake raising matters of National importance like the poor status of Mityana government Hospital, impassable roads in Mityana, lack of electricity among others. During the debate to ammend article 102(b) of the Constitution to lift presidential and LCV age limit, Zaake consulted his voters and they ordered him never to touch it, so he did not scoring highly back in the constituency. The boy who was despised by Nambooze has become a thorn in NRM’s fresh. Zaake backs Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi’s Poople Power, he has become the talk of international media and has raised Mityana flag high. On two incidences, one during a hot Togikwatako debate and during the Arua Municipality MP by election saga where he was clobbered to near death, many expected this MP to give up. However each day that passes by, he becomes stronger and more popular. Mityana people think their MP has given them all, they are very proud of him and dont expect to look for a substitute come 2021. Those with hopes to contest with Zaake like one Abraham Luzzi, Lukonge Mukambwe, Kintu Aggrovet, Sserugga Matovu and others, have a tall tree to climb. In fact during Zaake’s thanks giving ceremony last year in Mityana, Arua Municipality MP Kassiano Wadri asked Mityana people to make Zaake a sole candidate come 2021 so that, he gives the would be Mityana campaign time to other candidates in different parts of the Country. Analysts say, who ever thinks can unseat Zaake, will be just wasting time and money. Zaake commands support from NRM, DP, FDC, People Power and other forces. He is good at lobbying for his voters, for churches, mosques, schools, youth and women groups, etc. He is now a darling to the likes of Nambooze. No opposition politician can dare step in Mityana to decampain Zaake.
Hon. Mbidde launching his football tournament in Masaka
MATHIAS MPUUGA The Masaka Municipality DP MP is serving his second term. His return for the third term swings in balance. EALA MP Hon. Fred Mukasa Mbidde, who also doubles as Masaka DP Chairman and DP National Vice President has already declared his bid for the same slot. For Starters, in 2011, Mpuuga unseated then DP Vice President General Counsel JB Kawanga. He was then an independent backed by SSUUBI pressure group. In 2016 elections, Mpuuga returned to his mother party DP on advice of Hon. Mbidde. All signs show, Mpuuga will be shown the exit come 2021. Mpuuga is being fought by church which has already come out openly to support Mbidde. They accuse Mpuuga for not financially supporting church projects. Sometime last year, Masaka Diocese Bishop emeritus JB Kagwa saluted Hon. Mbidde during a fully parked Kitovu Church mass for being a generous leader who gives back to church. The new Masaka Bishop Rev. Fr. Jjumba and Mbidde are very close friends, he is also said to be a close pal to Anglican Bishop, Tamale Katumba. In fact during the consecration of Bishop Jjumba, Mpuuga as the area MP was on the list of Speakers but was blocked by Church a few minutes to being invited by the Master of ceremony. Among the electorates, Mpuuga is taken to be a man of too much pride, who wants voters to worship him because he is a former Buganda minister. Mbidde, is a down to earth guy who can be found in Masaka ghettos jazzing with youth. In Mengo, Mpuuga is no longer in good books with Premier Charles Peter Mayiga. It is believed, he is among Buganda MPs who see Mayiga as an NRM sympathiser and that Kabaka needs to fire him. During the 2018 Kabaka birth day fete in Kalungu, a few meters from Masaka, Mpuuga didnt show up and this annoyed Katikkiro. He had a fight withbformer Pokino Mayega, Kabaka’s Buddu County chief. One time Pokino Mayega blasted Mpuuga for blackmailing him. It’s true in People Power, Kyagulanyi appointed Mpuuga as a Cordinator for Greater Masaka but the Ghetto gladiator isn’t happy with Mpuuga for being incompetent and inactive in all people power activities. During a meeting held in Wakiso a few months back, Bobi Wine was disappointed by his likes for having no written report about their deployments. Insiders say, Bobi is considering to substitute the likes of Mpuuga who even fear to put red berets on their heads. During the last year’s Kabaka’s owned Muteesa I Royal University Guild elections, Mbidde’s candidate Aloysious Kibira won massively and Mpuuga’s candidate lost. The same happened in the last Local council elections in Masaka. Mpuuga really needs devine intervention to save him if not so, money magnet Mbidde is set to take over Masaka Municipality. Now Mpuuga camp has resorted to tribal sentiments saying Mbidde isn’t a Muganda not knowing that this smear campaign instead works for this EALA MP. Those knowing Masaka Municipality politics say, If Mbidde consolidates Church support when he wins the DP ticket like we all anticipate, he will easily take over Masaka Municipality. It is not known whether NRM will bring back their 2016 candidate Herman Ssentongo who almost took it away from Mpuuga. We are told, FDC is set to endorse Kayemba Afaayo, Masaka Municipality mayor for the MP seat in 2021. If so, this will be one of the hottest races, although Mbidde is likely to emerge the winner.
Hon. Bobi Wine in a jovial mood with Lubaga South’s Aloysious Mukasa
KATO LUBWAMA The Diamonds Essemble star is in very big trouble, Lubaga South is slipping out of his hands. Voters think, the one term given to Kato alias Biiso is enough, they want him to retire and go back to his drama. Over 20 new faces have shown interest in the seat but the highest bidder is Talton Gold Aloysious Mukasa, a reknown Bobi Wine blue eyed boy, a businessman in Ndeeba and Najjanankumbi. We are told, DP leaders in Lubaga South want to endorse Mukasa for the MP seat. Born to Aloysious Kalyango of Kyengera Mugongo and Annet Nayiga of Mutundwe, Church Zone in Lubaga South, Mukasa is giving Kato Lubwama sleepless nights. These days, he goes door to door making consultations. He says, Lubaga people needs a strong and bold voice in Parliament, which can speak loudly for every one to hear if they are to get a share of the National cake. Mukasa attended Uganda Martyrs Primary School in Lubaga, Kazinda Primary school Kyengera now Kampala Model, Lubiri SS and St. Marys Kitende where students massively voted him Head prefect. He is also an old boy of Merryland High School Kigungu in Entebbe. He was awarded an Advanced certificate in Business Adminstration and also graduated with a Bachelors in Business Managent at MUBS. Recently, he was awarded a second degree at Ndejje University. Mukasa deals in Food suppliments, he is the proprietor of Dascus Nursery School Najjanankumbi and Bex Limited, a company producing disinfectants. He says, Lubaga South lacks good health facilities, youth especially mechanics are not supported, Women groups need to be facilitated to fight poverty. Mukasa single handedly constructed Rama Krishna road in St. Anne Zone which was in a sorry state and was always used by law breakers to steal bodabodas, rape women at night and kill people. Kato Lubwama was too close to former IGP Gen. Kale Kayihura and his man Abudallah Kitatta. In fact after winning elections in 2016, the three used to appear on different functions. Since Kayihura and Kitatta got problems, Kato Lubwama politics in Lubaga south melted. He does not see eye to eye with People Power’s leader Bobi Wine and is remembered for fighting with promoter Bajjo on a certain tv show. It all started when Lubwama was blamed for staying mute in the House as MPs were tasking government on why Bobi shows were being blocked. Lubwama is said to be an NRM sympathiser and for those knowing Lubaga south politics, this can easily make him get more enemies. John Ken. Lukyamuzi who was ousted by Kato Lubwama is also set to stand alongside other new candidates like Princess Eugene Nassolo. Aloysious Mukasa has an upper hand unless otherwise.
BETTY NAMBOOZE BAKIREKE DP and People Power want to front Mukono Municipality mayor Kagimu against Nambooze accusing her of fighting party activities, blackmailing Hon. Ssentamu Kyagulanyi and moving around with FDC’s Dr. Kizza Besigye. DP says, Nambooze has never supported any party presidential candidate. In 2006, she shunned candidate Ssebaana Kizito and campaigned for Besigye. The same happened during the 2011 campaigns where she failed to join Hon. Nobert Mao’s Team. She again supported Besigye. In 2016, the Party resolved to endorse John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, but still Nambooze campaigned for Besigye. DP says, Nambooze is big headed, she doesnt attend party activities, dodges NEC meetings and other meetings but she is always the first to hit back at the party. They want to give their card to a loyal party cadre who will preach the party gospel, not like Nambooze who is fed by DP but milked by FDC. Mukono Municipality is a bit tricky. If both Nambooze and Kagimu choose to contest, never be shocked when NRM candidate takes the day.
KAWALYA for Lubaga North
MOSES KASIBANTE Like Mathias Mpuuga, Kasibante is not safe at all in Lubaga North. Newly apointed Lands minister Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, was recently hosted by senior journalist Steven Dunstan Busuulwa on Top radio’s Negwozadde Saturday talkshow and announced that she is returning in 2021 for the same seat. However it isn’t known whether this time Kamya will stand on NRM ticket. She has vowed to reclaim what she calls her 2016 win. If Kamya chose to stand, then the battle for Lubaga North will most likely be between her and Abubaker Kawalya, the Lubaga North FDC councilor at City Hall. Kasibante is nowhere in this puzzle. As of today, all opinion polls put Kawalya at the top. He is a born of Kawaala in Kasubi, a zone with the highest number of residents in Uganda. All factors to win Lubaga North favour Kawalya. He is a rich young man, well connected, hard working and popular. DP leaders have already cut a deal with him and Bobi Wine already declared his support for Kawalya. Kasibante must now be at the crossroads, not knowing what comes next. Rumours in NRM say, Singh Katongole is likely to be fronted for Lubaga Municipality mayor, leaving the MP contest to Kamya. Kasibante has a weakness in Team building, he takes supporters for granted. 2021 is likely to be a bad year for this former radio CBS news anchor.
STAR: Hon. Muhammad Nsereko
MUHAMMAD NSEREKO Cedric Babu, son to former Kampala Central MP Capt. Francis Babu has declared his intention to unseat incumbent Muhammad Nsereko on NRM ticket. However according to our investigations, MP Nsereko is still a darling to Kampala Central voters, he commands support and will always trounce who ever dares him. We advise Babu not to waste his time and money, Nsereko is still around until further notice. Some voices in People Power want Chairman Fred Nyanzi to contest with Nsereko but his brother Bobi Wine openly objected saying, Nsereko is like his real brother, he can’t decampaign such a star who is vocal in parliament. Bobi told Nyanzi, if he disobeys him and proceed with standing against Nsereko “Be ready for embarrassment, I will not even step at your rallies. Hon. Nsereko has been there for the struggle, we will not be fighting him.” If Nyanzi defies Bobi’s wise counsel, let him be ready to face a hard task in convincing Kampala central people why Nsereko should be substituted. It is not known whether FDC is returning their man Harold Kaija. Of recent, Nsereko and Besigye are good friends. FDC may choose not to fight Nsereko. Factors helping Nsereko include being an experienced politician in the heart of Kampala, a rich man, very good speaker, generous, vocal in the House and perfectly knows election games. Such a politician is hard to unseat.
Hon. Amelia Kyambadde
ANN AMELIA KYAMBADDE The NRM Mawokota North MP will be in the 11th Parliament. Artist Innocent Hillary Kiyaga alias Hilderman who wants to unseat her should be advised him to look for something else to do. Unless former President Museveni PPS deliberately throws in the towel, she is still around. Our research shows, The minister for Trade is well positioned to bounce back. She has built personal structures through her Twezimbe project and to those knowing her, when it comes to looking for votes, she is not a joking ‘subject’. She has supported youth and women groups, is in good books with Mengo and a reknown fighter. She can perfectly manage her wars. She will use all avenues to make sure, Mawokota isnt accessed by Hilderman and People Power Team. Never say we didn’t warn you.
DAVID LUKYAMUZI KALWANGA He is commonly known as ‘Essuubi lya Busujju’ literally meaning, Busujju County constituency’s hope. He is the only independent MP in Buganda who trounced a serving minister in 2016 elections. He removed then minister Vincent Nyanzi and won by 78%. Their are those targeting his seat but this former media personel will bounce back come 2021. In his manifesto, he promised to work on roads and he has fulfilled this through lobbying and putting in his own salary. He has set up a school to cater for secondary students, lobbied for health facilities and single handedly constructed Busujju Play ground worth 450M. He is very close to Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi, voted not to ammend the constitution to lift age limit, popular in Churches and Mosques. Both Bishop Anthony Zziwa of Kiyinda Mityana Diocese and the Angalican Bishops are good friends to Kalwanga, they see him as their own son and normally meet to guide him. He was recently hosted by Supreme Mufti Sheik Silman Kasule Ndirangwa. Voters in Busujju are satified with the four years so far Kalwanga has been in Parliament. A very jovial MP, Kalwanga joined Parliament when he was already rich. He says, he is not in parliament to look for a job but to represent, make laws and lobby for his people. If elections are conducted today, Kalwanga can resoundingly win by 80%. All factors favour him.
Hon. Ssewanyana
ALLAN SSEWANYANA The Makindye West MP is just too good to be substituted. Commonly known as Musajja wa bwiino, Allan Ssewanyana took over from JEEMA’s Haji Hussein Kyanjo who endorsed him. The brain behind Katwe United FC has worked so hard to fit in Kyanjo’s shoes and he is the happiest. A wonderful activist, Ssewanyana is incorruptible, a man of his word and approachable.There are some voices who want this seat, but Ssewanyana is a Lionel Messi for Makindye West, very safe. He plays well his political cards, vocal in Parliament, very active in the constituency and has never moved even an inch from what Makindye West people sent him to do. Some voices wanted Haji Kyanjo to return but let him be advised not to listen to them because the youth generation will embarass him.
WINNER: Uganda Muslim youth award Hon. Luttamaguzi for being vocal on Muslim issues
PAUL LUTTAMAGUZI SSEMAKULA His 2016 win in Nakaseke South, shocked many. He is the only DP MP voted during a general election in Luweero Triangle. A very hardworking and Pro people MP, Luttamaguzi has continued to consolidate his support. One of the most vocal legislators among the new MPs, Luttamaguzi is a voice of the voiceless in Nakaseke, always on frontline to fight land grabbers. A Peoples’ MP, Luttamaguzi has continously supported youth, women, church projects, farmers and religious affliations. His 2021 win is guaranteed. He commands support not only from opposition but even in the ruling NRM. A very active and generous legislator. There are attempts by ruling NRM treasurer Rose Namayanja Nsereko to front her husband Nsereko but he is hard to sell. The award winner for the most active MP in the 10th Parliament, will bounce back in 2021.
HAVE you ever heard about Revolutionary guards Uganda? Who are they and what are they doing? Is it about who to take overy after President Museveni? Who are the funders and what is their mission?
News Editor Online has interacted with Arua businessman Jackson Lee Atima, the coordinator of Revolutionary Guards Uganda in West Nile.
NE: What is Revolutionary Guards Uganda about?
Atima: It is an organisation, which is intending to guard the achievements of the revolutionary in this country. Here we are talking about the progress and transformation ushered in by the NRA/M government in 1986, which has been the cornerstone of the development that people are today witnessing. We act as a delivery vehicle for social, political and economic transformation. Its foundation is built around a network of progressive NRM cadres who believe in the revolutionary ideology and are committed to defend, safeguard the core values and principles of: Democracy, Patriotism, Social Economic Transformation and Pan-Africanism.
NE: So you are the Coordinator?
Atima: Yes for West Nile
NE: Are you not duplicating the work of NRM secretariat?
Atima: No please. We are partners in social economic transformation. In this, we get to understand the programs, projects and initiatives undertaken by government for the benefit of our communities and follow them through the various stages by informing the public and mobilizing them to guard them. This involves encouraging them to participate in the democratic process, social economic transformation programs like NAADs or Operation Wealth Creation amongst others.
Atima in NRM colours
NE: How is yours different from Revolutionary Guards of Iran?
Atima: We are different in all aspects because for us we do follow up as private citizens without government funding or policy influence, which is a sharp contrast to that of Iran. We are into charity, social dialogue and encouraging harmony, equity and unity amongst diversity of culture, belief, social class and the political divide.
NE: Are there really gains you are guarding?
Atima: Yes, very many. Like access to education for all, peace and security, infrastructure development like roads and on this, in West Nile we have a clear testimony on the new tarmac roads that was not there back in the days ( from Karuma all through Pakwach, Nebbi, Arua, Maracha, Koboko it was murram), power dams- Bujagali, Insimba, Karuma which is yet to be added on and certainly connect the West Nile to the national grid. Here we have Muni University fully funded by government. We are guarding gains about security within the region through encouraging peace coexistence with our neighbours in DRC, South Sudan and tap into the opportunities to better our society.
NE: How did you become the coordinator?
Atima: Ironically people from the districts of Arua, Maracha and Madi Okollo met here in Arua with the officials from the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards who unanimously elected me to be the coordinator for West Nile. This is huge responsibility for such an organisation and the projects being undertaken in the region.
NE: We hear another group within, fighting you. Is it about who you want to take over after President Museveni?
Atima: Not to go that way What we have discovered, there is too much dishonest amongst civil servants especially in the procurement and implementation process to inflate project costs, corruption tendencies, failure to pay service providers by government agencies thus resulting into numerous legal battles that weigh heavily on public funds. Talk about negative mindset about government programs by the public, low morals of public servants, frustration of local investors through tideous processes, poor accountability and showdy works.
NE: Any special role for the Revolutionary guards in the comming elections?
Atima: Just to remind Ugandans that this is an opportunity for us to cross examine our leaders, make new choices and renew mandates for those who have exhibited high levels of integrity, performance and progress for the social transformation of our country. But most importantly ensure we maintain peace and security, we shouldn’t take the prevailing peace for granted, but undertake to live in harmony. There is no election that is organized to divide the people of a country.
Differences in political affiliation shouldn’t mean hostilities, because at the end of the day we will remain Ugandans, bearing in mind that Uganda is bigger than all of us.
NE: Any mission project?
Atima: As our mission states that we are for ‘Improving people’s lives through strategic, systematic and sustainable interventions’ there are programs that are being undertaken jointly with government agencies and private stakeholders to help our people like donations to institutions that are meant to benefit the communities
TEN days to the installation of Dr. Samuel Steven Kazimba Mugalu Archbishop – elect Church of Uganda at a mega function that will take place at St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, His Grace The Most Rev. Stanely Ntagali out-going Archbishop has said, he will handover the Pastoral stuff and leave a happy man.
Ntagali, Kaweesa and Kazibwe at Mengo SS
Speaking to students from different schools who gathered at the Church of Uganda owned Mengo Senior School on Tuesday evenning to bid farewell to the Archbishop, Ntagali said he is happy that God has used him to serve Church, so will go a happy man.
“I stand here as a happy man. Praise God for bringing me this far and for using me to be your servant and for blessing me beyond my dreams.” Ntagali told thousands of Students and their teachers.
Students and teachers present were from Makerere College, Wampeewo Ntake, Kololo SS, Gayaza high school, Kings college Buddo, Gayaza Junior School and the host Mengo SS.
Gayaza Junior and other students bids farewell to Archbishop Ntagali
Dr. Ntagali preached against pride saying instead of people thanking God who has given them gifts, they are busy thanking and advertising themselves.
He stated that, “Humanely speaking, people will always want to look at someone and compare, you know we were created different people, we are different and God has given us very different gifts. So, your gift isn’t mine and we all have gifts to work towards the growth of the Church.”
“So there are some people God gave gifts and they have that pride. If you received the gift of speaking in tongues or healing or doing anything, you thank God. However, other people thank themselves rather than thanking the Giver of that gift.” Said Archbishop, adding, “They look at themselves! You have heard brothers and sisters advertising themselves that ‘Come and see the man of God’ as if others are not men and women of God. We are all men and women of God, Alleluia.”
“You know we all have gifts and when you look at the gifts more than God the Giver, then you miss it. You can be proud, you can think your are the best, but one who is the best is Jesus Christ, the source of all the gifts. Praise God.” Said Archbishop Ntagali.
Namirembe Diocesan Secretary Canon Kaweesa who represented Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira thanked Archbishop Ntagali for his great relationship with Namirembe Diocese.
“He has almost been a member of Namirembe Diocese, fellowshiping with us at St. Paul’s Namirembe Cathedral and we have been moving togather as a Diocese.” Said Can. Kaweesa.
He revealed that, although Ntagali has two offices, one of the Archbishop and also the Bishop of All Saints Nakasero Diocese, most of the time he has been at Namirembe.
“Dr. Ntagali has wisely led the two offices without any friction and with total respect to everyone. A very humble and approachable leader. Such a leader is rare. So as Namirembe Diocese, we thank him and we wish him a blessed retirement as he heads to Hoima. We very much know, he will continue serving the Church.” Said Can. Kaweesa.
Ntagali with teachers at the newly constructed Mengo SS Chappel
Mr. John Fred Kazibwe, the Headmaster Mengo Senior School thanked God for enabling Dr. Ntagali serve as the Archbishop Church of Uganda.
“We have seen him preaching the Gospel and thousands turn back to God. We have also seen him supporting schools, completing Church House project and also constructing a magnificent All Saints Church. He has done a lot especially preparing his successor without pulling ropes. We thank God for that.” Noted Mr. Kazibwe.
He said, “We today want to thank God as Mengo Senior School, we held a function today to bid farewell to our Archbishop Stanely Ntagali, a very good friend who has done wonders to us. Because we teach the young generation, we have learnt a lot from Archbishop Ntagali. That is why we have gathered here, to bid him farewell.”
TAX collectors URA FC has been walloped three goals to nil in Star times Ugada Premier League by Busoga United in a match played at Mighty Arena stadium in Jinja.
From start to the final whistle, Busoga United displayed class as URA FC were struggling!
However, according to the table standing, URA is in the 4th position followed by Busoga United in the 5th position.
At St. Marys Kitende Stadium, the host Vipers FC maintained their 5 points lead after their game with KCCA FC ended goal-less.
KCCA FC’s Muzamiru Mutyaba struggling through
Both clubs were playing their 22nd league match, and left with 8 games to go.Both teams wasted several scoring opportunities with KCCA’s winger Erisa Ssekisambu being one the top culprit in a close contest at St Mary’s Stadium.
The home side would have gone ahead had the match official of day awarded a penalty that seemed to be a clear foul on new signing Milton Karisa in the box by defenders Peter Magambo in the dYong minutes of the half time.
Both side made several changes in attempt to get all maximum points with home side introducing Allan Kiyiwa who created the Venoms’ best chance including a well laid pass to Rahmat Ssenfuka after coming on for injured Tito Okello who immediately posted on his face book account that , “It’s very unfortunate that my game comes to an end after 20minutes,”
KCCA FC made changes and brought in Sadam Juma for Keziron Kizito 58th minute and Herbert Achai for Muzamiru Mutyaba in 68th minute.
However during the course of the game Vipers tactician Fred Kajoba received a yellow card for protesting the referee decisions. Vipers had Burundian custodian Fabien Mutombora to thank for keeping the score level after denying Erisa Ssekisambu while Lukwago Charles did the same on the other side of the pitch.
Both teams will now turn their focus to the next game as Vipers SC face URA FC in Bombo while KCCA FC host local rivals Express FC at Star times Stadium Lugogo.
Substitutes – Ochan Derrick, Paul Willa, Kayiwa Allan, Brain Nkuubi, Karim Watambala, Dan Sserunkuma and Paul Mucureezi.
Kcca FC XI – Charles Lukwago, Obenchan Filbert, Peter Magambo, Keziron Kizito, Gift Ali ‘gigi’, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Mustafa Kizza, Aliro Moses, Mike Mutyaba, Musa Ramathan.
Substitutes – Ali Mwerusi, Eric Ssenjobe, Juma Sadam, Herbert Achai, Steven Sserwadda, Simon Sserumkuma and John Odumegwu.
Group B: Libya, DR Congo, Congo Brazzaville, Niger
Group C: Morocco, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo
Group D: Zambia, Guinea, Namibia, Tanzania
BY JIMMY APORO
CRANES new coach Johnny McKinstry is happy that Rwanda has been drawn with Uganda in the 6th edition of Total CHAN 2020 final draw saying, there is no African team he perfectly understands like Amavubi and sounded warning drums to Rwanda to be ready for humiliation.
Uganda has been drawn with Rwanda in Group C. Other countries in this group are Morocco and Togo.
Training session
Morocco are the defenfing champions. They bagged US$2.5 million in prize money, which represents a 67% increase from $750,000 awarded to 2016 winner.
The host Cameroon will on April 4th 2020 start their Total Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2020 campaign against Zimbabwe after the draws at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports de Yaoundé in the capital, Yaounde last night.
CHAN is the African Nation Championship. It’s a tournament for home based players.
McKinstry is the first person from Northern Ireland to manage three International teams. These are: Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda.
IS RWANDA THE GROUP UNDER DOG?
In an exclusive interview with News Editor Online after the draws, coach McKinstry said, ‘’It’s almost as though fate conspire to say not just Uganda but myself to be re-acquitted with Rwanda in every opportunity and there is no team in Africa I know better than Rwanda whether it’s the world cup or Chan Team a lot of them where given debuts by me and staff for the 2yrs so we know them while.”
Adding, “We have all it take to get maximum points in that game.’’ McKinstry however said, “There is no doubt we will miss the players like Allan Okello and Joel Madondo who have joined Morocco and Algeria respectively. We will give opportunity to other boys.”
“Yes we want to go and get to the knock out stage, finals as a team we want to be successful but the purpose of CHAN was to give opportunities to home base players to a global audience ‘’ Said Coach McKinstry.
He revealed that Uganda has got a lot of talents and are ready to step up and play.
The Cranes CHAN team kick starts their preparations on March 2nd 2020 and hope to call about 32 players to the camp. Assessment of players depend on the remaining games of the league before they are called up and towards the FIFA gazetted day the team will be trimmed to final 23 who will make it to finals in Cameroon.
Cranes will face off with neighbours Rwanda on a date yet to be set at Stade de la Reunification Stadium in Douala capital, then play Togo in the second game and finish up with the defending champions Morocco.
Uganda failed to make it out of the group in 2018 which had Zambia, Namibia and Ivory Coast having failed to beat Zambia in their opening game, lost to Namibia and finally drawing with Ivory Coast in the last game.
Ethiopia were formerly awarded as host, but the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) admitted it was not ready to host this competition. When Cameroon took it over, tournament date was moved from January and February to April.
FORMER Uganda Cranes coach Sebastian Desabre is in hot soup! With less than a month on his new job as Wydad Casablanca Manager, news reaching our desk indicates that the Moroccan club has parted ways with the French born tactician, after the club lost 2-1 to Difaa El Jadida.
He now becomes the 5th tactician to be sacked by club Wydad this season.
Desabre joined this club last month from Egyptian club Pyramid where he had spent less than 5 month.
He was named coach of Wydad on Janunary 21st 2020 replacing Serbia coach Zoran Manojlovic.
Here in Uganda, he was instrumental in Uganda’s record breaking history firstly taking the team back to Afcon and qualifying out of the group stages.
However he is known for not settling in a club for more than 2years.
Wydad casablaca’s next game will be on 29th feb in the finals of caf champions league final stage against Etoile du Sahel and are leading the Morrocan Botola pro league with 33 points in 16 games.
COACH Mike Mutebi will today evenning command Kasasiro boys in a well calculated attack intended to put a speed governor to Billionaire Lawrence Mulindwa’s Vipers Sports Club.
The Venoms of Entebbe road are 5 points clear, ahead of KCCA FC.
The City lads want to close the gap to two points to make their hopes of retaining the trophy, alive.
But if they sleep off and Vipers bag three points this evenning, soccer analysts say, their hopes will be gone.
So in today’s clash, Mutebi has ordered his boys to get the three points, not any other result.
This match comes just days after Mike Mutebi declared that it is still possible for his side to do a double this year despite being 5points behind Vipers.
During a pre-match press preconference held at star times Stadium Lugogo yesterday, the unpredictable tactician refuted claims that today’s clash with viper’s will be a title decider
‘’NO‘’, Mike replied, when asked if the game against the Venoms was a tittle decider.
“It’s just a normal game like any other. Yes they are our tittle competitors but there are still more games which will shape the league.‘’ Answered Mike Mutebi.
Mike revealed that todays game brings together two sides with the best players in the league and fans always expect to watch entertaining football when two sides meet.
KCCA FC hopes to make it a double over Kajoba boys after winning the reverse fixture 1-0 courtesy of Muzamir Mutyaba who returns just in time for the clash.
Mutebi said, ‘’We have the responsibility, ability and enough in our armory to pick a good result to further our ambition of retaining the league.’’
He said, he isnt scared about the Kitende based club.
‘’I don’t know what is their style of play, they haven’t been an attacking team even before Kajoba took over. I am not worried about them, I must perfect our ways of play and it’s them to worry about us.’’
In the other league games today, Sam Simbwa’s URA FC is paying a tricky visit to Busoga United, Deo Sserwadda will have to prove to his bosses that he is the right man for the job as Wakiso Giants host stubborn Maroons FC wheres Bright Stars will have to shine even brighter a way to Police FC
OMUGENZI Dr. Simon Muwanga Sseguya Kagugube, abadde Ssenkulu wa Centenary Bank eyafudde ku Lwomukaaga atenderezeddwa nnyo olw’obukozi bwe, obuwulize n’okwagala ekika kye eky’Engabi ng’Obwakabaka butegeezezza nga bwebumusaaliddwa ennyo!
Bino bibadde mu bubaka bwa Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga bw’atisse omumyuka we asooka era Minisita w’enzirukanya y’emirimu n’obuyiiya, Oweek. Haji Pulof. Twaha Kigongo Kawaase mu kusaba okubadde mu Kelezia ya St. Charles Lwanga e Ntinda olwaleero.
Okusabira Omugenzi kwetabiddwamu abebitiibwa ab’enjawulo omubadde Oweek. Joseph Mulwanyammuli Katikkiro wa Buganda eyawummula, omuwi w’amageezi Omukulu mu Lubiri era Ssenkulu wa Equity Bank Oweek. Apollo Nelson Makubuya, Ba Nalinnya Sarah Kagere ne Margret Sseganga, eyaliko omumyuuka wa Ssenkulu wa ssettendekero wa Makerere Pulof. John Ddumba Ssentamu n’abakozi b’ebitongole Dr. Kagugube gyabadde aweerereza, bakwetabyemu.
Abeetabye mu kukungubaga
Okusaba kukulembeddwamu Omusumba w’Essaza lye Kasana Luweero Paulo Ssemwogerere ng’atenderezza nnyo emirimu Kagugube gyakoledde Ekelezia naddala mu kuzimba ekizimbe kya Mapeera, amaka amakulu aga Centenary Bank.
