THE government of Uganda has committed itself to support Lions club in the provision of services to the communities.
Speaking to members of Lions club of Makerere University at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi who was the chief guest applauded the club for the selfless services to communities in Uganda through supporting activities of government departments in health, education, road safety among others.
Dr. Kanakulya from Makerere University
“As government, we are very grateful for the services you give to our communities and we will work closely with you.” Said VP Ssekandi.
Members of Lions Club Makerere University were celebrating their first anniversary since the club was introduced to Makerere.
Listening attentively
Dr. Elizabeth Nansubuga of Makerere University, the incoming President Lions club promised to engage more women to join the club and mobilize more funding for the projects and greater links to lions international. She thanked the Vice President for gracing the celebrations and for the contribution towards the causes of the club.
Dr. Elizabeth Nansubuga (left), incoming president
SOUNDING strong and determined to implement the new directives of the Uganda examination body to arrest all school directors and headteachers for grading students who have to be registered for final examinations through elimination methods, as residuals and sell them to others schools, the Wakiso District Education Officer Fredrick Kiyingi Kinobe has vowed to take tough actions.
In attendance
He has asked parents of affected students to sue the headteachers for psychological, emotional and financial damage due to their failure to present candidateso in fear of registering failures. “How can you admit a child for primary one all through to primary seven and then fail to present him or her for Primary Leaving Examinations, fearing that he or she will fail?” This must immediately stop and any school caught stopping students, will face it rough.
This was during the Greater Wakiso District Headteachers Meeting, hosted by Mr. Justus Mugisha, at Standard High Zana Campus.
Kinobe said, “You are busy bulldozing school management committees into signing for the release of government funds like UPE without work plans and budgets. We will not entertain sabotage.”
Deputy CAO Mr Jude Mark Bukenya warned civil servants who have refused to retire after clocking the mandatory retirement age, that there is no contracts at that age.
“What is it that you have not done in all the years of service that you want to do at 60 years? Give space for deputies to become heads.” he echoed.
The meeting was attended by DIS Thomson Kasule, Senior Education Officer William Mutashaba, Municipal Education Officers & Inspectors of Schools and other stakeholders. Wakiso District Pre and Primary Schools Headteachers’ Association (WAPPSHA) Chairperson William Bwambale praised the unity and cooperation amongst both private and public education institutions in the district, and argued them to strengthen that through nurturing those who under performing in education, athletics, ballgames and MDD to offer holistic education to the communities.
He encouraged all teachers both private or public, retired or practising to register to enable the government screen and root out the infamous ghosts in the payroll and prepare for those effectively.
NO TIME to waste as Uganda U17 Women national football team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi summons a provisional squad of 25 players to start preparations ahead of the encounter against Tanzania in the 2020 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. After eliminating Ethiopia Ayub Khalifa’s side waited eagerly to see their next opponent only to learn that it is our neighboursTanzania who eliminated fellow east African side Burundi. Now he has called for new additions to the team which includes midfielder Shamira Nalugya and defender Grace Aluka, both from Kawempe Muslim Ladies. These additions are a major boost to the squad ahead of a tough two-legged game against Tanzania who eliminated Uganda in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Nalugya and Aluka featured for the U20 National team. Other new players on the team include; Uganda Martyrs High School duo of Latifa Nakasi and Brenda Munyena. The girls will enter residential camp on Friday, 14th December 2020 at FUFA Hotel in Kisaasi. Tanzania will host the first leg on 1st March with the return leg coming in a fortnight at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.
Full Squad summoned Goalkeepers: Daphine Nanyenda, Joan Namusisi, Zulaika Nyamita Defenders: Gloria Namugerwa, Stella Musubika, Patricia Akiror, Sumayah Komuntale, , Bira Nadunga, Grace Aluka, Gillian Akandinda, Samali Nacakwa Midfielders: Sumayah Kyomuhendo, Maureen Nangozi, Shamirah Nalugya, Eva Nagayi, Kevin Nakachwa Zaina Nandede, Hadijah Nandago, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa, Forwards: Margret Kunuhira, Fauzia Najjemba, Catherine Nagadya, Latifah Nakasi, Juliet Nalukenge, Brenda Munyana
Grace Aluka and Shamira Nalugya (in Red) chasing after the ball
MAKINDYE West Legislator Hon. Allan Ssewanyana commonly known as ‘Musajja wa bwino’ yesterday took on the floor of Parliament, through the Rt. Hon. Speaker Rebecca Kadaga and adked to know when will President Museveni fulfil his pledge of USD 1M tocken of appreciation to Uganda Cranes for the good participation in the Afcon 2019.
Cranes players celebrating a goal in Egypt
Hon. Ssewanyana said, “Madam Speaker, am rising on a matter of National importance. On the 12th of August 2019 while hosting the Uganda Cranes at State House, the president pledged to give the National football team Us$1m as a token of appreciation for good participation in the Afcon 2019.”
Makindye West MP Hon. Allan Ssewanyana
“Madam Speaker as we speak now, no player has ever got any coin of the said pledge and yet we are heading for another round of Afcon qualifiers, World cup qualifiers and CHAN. The players are still in poor mood over unfulfilled promise to them and are threatening not to represent us again until when the money is got.” Said Hon. Ssewanyana, asking, “Madam Speaker, may i know from the minister incharge of presidency when this money can be got?”
Wakiso Giants 5-0 Myda FC Proline FC 1(5)-1(3) Admin FC Kansai Plascon FC 1-2 Tooro United FC
Wednesday Fixture: URA FC vs Nyamityobora FC @ Arena of Vision Ground Express FC vs Maroons FC @ Kavumba Recreation Grd
BY JIMMY APORO
INTERIM coach Steven Bengo yesterday recorded his first win with Wakiso Giants FC thrashing Myda FC 5 goals to nil and secured a place in the Stanbic Uganda Cup 46th Edition, round of 16.
Goals from Hassan Wasswa and Lawrence Bukenya in the first half of the game was just enough to show the home side that there was some light at the end of the tunnel. The former Uganda Cranes midfielder put on smiles as his boys continue to humiliate Myda FC when Geoffrey Sserunkuma, Hassan and Amos Muwonge each scored a goal in the second half. In other sports news, defending champions Proline fc needed spot kicks to book their place in the next round after Hamis Diego Kiiza’s would be winning goal was cancelled by Admins FC on-form player Walter Alele to send both side to spot kicks after a 1-1 full time. Proline progressed to the next round by eliminating stubborn Admin FC side 5-3 on spot kicks. Visiting team Tooro FC eliminated Big league Kansai Plascon after defeating the home side 2-1. King Oyo boys are now turning their guns to next Star Times Uganda Premier league game to fight out of relegation. Action in the Round of 32 continues today as Express FC Waswa Bossa first home game will look to end Maroons hopes of reaching round 16 in the game that will be played at Kavumba. News Editor Sports desk has learnt that Waswa Bossa might make some changes in the team that beat Onduparaka in the league by pushing Disan Galiwango to left back as he creates room for new signings like Baker Lukoya. In the other game, Sam Simbwa’s URA FC will have to start without James Alitho as they host Nyamitobora at the Arena of vision in Ndejje University.
MBALE born James Alitho formerly Vipers and URA FC player has taken a route in search for greener pasture in Zambia with Zanzco FC.
He departed for Zambia a fortnight ago aboard Kenya Airways and has been training with the club.
We are told, Alitho has impressed the Lusaka based side and they are considering to put him on the first eleven.
In URA, Alitho was the first choice goal keeper for the tax collectors and is now reported to have agreed a 2-year deal with 12 times Zambian super league champions, who are currently lying in 11th position with 25 points out off 17games, Green eagles are currently on top of the log with 40pts out of 20 games played.
Zanaco FC is a Zambian football club based in Lusaka that plays in the MTN/FAZ Super Division. They play their home games at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.
This club was formed in 1978 as a social team by management trainees of Zambia National Commercial Bank.
Jame alitho will have to face off stiff competition from Zambian born goal keepers Mangani Banda, Rachar Kola and Nsabata.
Their next league game will be at home tomorrow as they host 14th place Kansanshi Dynamos.He joins a horst of Ugandan players playing in Zambi.
They include goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya (Forest Rangers), Paul Musamali (Buildcon) Katende Misi (Mufulira Wanders) and lately Yasin Mugabi (Red Arrows).
Alitho helped Vipers win 2 league tittles and 1 Uganda cup in 2016.
FEDERATION of International Football Associations (FIFA) Secretary General Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura has thanked FUFA for the warm reception she was accorded while on her visit to Uganda.
Samoura in a group photo with FUFA officials
Madam Samoura was in Uganda a fortnight ago on an official visit that saw her engage in a number of football related activities including inaugurating the new FUFA Headquarter extension.
The FIFA Secretary General lauded FUFA for the hospitality and praised the federation for a commitment towards the development of football in Uganda. “I have now returned home with a host of unforgettable memories. On behalf of the entire FIFA delegation, I would like to thank you, wholeheartedly for affording us such a cordial welcome and warm hospitality on the occasion of the inauguration of the FUFA Headquarter extension.” Said FIFA SG.
FIFA SG Samoura, Sports minister Obua and FURA President Magogo
She noted that, “It was an honour for me to attend the opening of the new offices and I would like to express my congratulations to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations for this wonderful building which will no doubt contribute, with the continuous support of FIFA, to the further development of football and its infrastructure in Uganda and Africa.”
The new FUFA headquarter extension houses a number of offices and was fully funded by FIFA through the FIFA Forward Programme(FFP). The new offices are just adjacent to the old building located on plot 879, Wakaliga Road-Mengo which was built under the FIFA Goal I project during the reign of Denis Obua (RIP) in 2003.
Samoura believes FUFA shares the same vision of developing the game of football like FIFA and heaped praise on the federation for the several projects. She had this to say, “It was also a great privilege to visit the construction site of the Kadiba project in Mengo, a historical playground for many talents and the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, a complex that may serve as an example and will contribute to the growth of football in Uganda. Indeed, I was able to truly appreciate that we are sharing the same vision of football and its values and the same commitment of developing football at all levels..”
THE eighth edition of the Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games have been today Tuesday officially launched at the 2020 host Kawanda Secondary School.
This year, UMEA Games will be held during Easter holidays, kick off is 9th to 13th April 2020 at various play grounds within Kawanda SS and the vicinity. Last year games were hosted by Kasawo Islamic Secondary School with Mbogo Mixed winning the overall Championship.
Hajjat Kiweewa, headmistress Kawanda SS addressing the media
Addressing the media during today’s launch, UMEA Sports Committee chairman Haji Twahil Kitezeela retaliated the essence of these games which started in1998.
“The UMEA Solidarity Games are intended to forge unity among the Muslim Community, schools and our students. They are intended to promote Muslim Secondary Schools in Uganda, prepare UMEA school teams for National games as well as provide entertainment.” Said Haji Kitezeela during the press confrence. He revealed that this year games will be incorporated with the theme of ‘Nature conservation’ with the main activity inclined along tree planting.
Haji Kitezeela was flanked by the Director Kawanda SS Haji Muhammed Maseruka, Haji Hussein Lwembawo Kyagulanyi (General Secretary UMEA Sports Committee), Haji Badru Ndugwa (Member UMEA Sports Committee and Executive Secretary of Wakiso Secondary Schools Head Teachers’ Association – WAKISSHA), Ayub Khalifa (Member UMEA Sports Committee) and Head teacher Kawanda SS Hajjat Hadijah Nassali Kiweewa.
WE’RE READY TO HOST YOU – KAWANDA SS
Hajjat Hadijah Kiweewa, Headteacher Kawanda SS expressed readiness as the host school to house all the participants.
“We are more than ready to host the 2020 UMEA Solidarity Games. From the accommodation facilities, feeding, Security and other facilities, we are very ready. We have two play grounds inside the school. Also as the host school, we want to challenge for the main overall trophy.” Said Hajjat Kiweewa.
Kawanda Secondary School returns as 2020 hosts for these games after successfully hosting games in 2005 and 2011 respectively.
Haji Lwembawo revealed that two more sports disciplines Woodball and basketball will be added on to the main menu of games that has Football, Netball, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton and Table Tennis.
He said, “We expect more teams to register for this years’ championship in the six Disciplines. The intention is spread and we want to tap each every talent possible.”
Kawanda SS has ear-marked a number of sports grounds with the main ground within Kawanda Secondary School. The other grounds will be at Research centre, Namalere, Mbogo mixed Secondary school, Kiteezi, Kawempe Muslim SS and Kabaka Kyabaggu Sports Stadium. Non-bonafied students shall not be allowed.
FLASH BACK: 2019 UMEA GAMES WINNERS Top 5 positions: 1. Mbogo Mixed (3 Medals: 2 Gold, 1 Bronze) 2. Kakungulu Memorial (2 Medals: 2 Gold) 3.Kawempe Muslim (2 Medals: 1Gold, 1 Silver) 4. Kawanda SS (2 Medals: 2 Silvers) 5. Mbogo College (1 Medal: 1 Gold)
TOP PERFORMERS: Football (boys); MVP: Sharif Nasur Jamalidin (Mbogo mixed). Top scorer: Marvin Konde from Kasawo SS (8 goals) Winner: Masaka SS. Runner up: Kasawo SS and 1st Runner up: Mbogo mixed
Girls: MVP: Hadijah NandagoTop scorer: Aisha Nakibuuka (3 goals). Winner: Kawempe Muslim A. Runner up: Kawempe Muslim B, 1st Runner up: Masaka SS
Handball: Boys; MVP: Vincent Tibamwenda (Kakungulu Memorial). Winner: Kakungulu Memorial, Runner up: Gombe SS and 1st Runner up: East High
Girls: MVP: Shakira Bako (Kawanda SS), Winner: Kibuli SS, Runner up: Kawanda SS and 1st Runner up: Mbogo High
Netball: MVP was Sarah Nakiyonga (Ngando SS), Winner: Ngando SS, Runner up: Kawanda SS and 1st Runner up : Mukono SS.
Volleyball: Boys; MVP was Jimmy Ogwang (Mbogo mixed), Winner: Mbogo mixed, Runner up: Ubuntu SS and 1st Runner up: Kinaawa Kawempe
Girls: MVP was Hadijah Otim (Kinaawa Mugongo), Winner: Kinaawa Mugongo, Runner up: Ubuntu SS and 1st Runner up: Gombe SS.
Table Tennis: Boys; MVP: John Madanda (Mbogo College), Winner: Mbogo College, Runner up: Ubuntu SS and 1st Runner up: Mbogo High
Girls: MVP: Perry Ayikoru (Mbogo Mixed), Winner: Mbogo Mixed, Runner up: Mbogo College and 1st Runner up: Mbogo High.
Badminton:Boys; MVP: Paul Makande (Kakungulu Memorial), Winner: Kakungulu Memorial, Runner up: Kisaasi College and 1st Runner up: Kinaawa Kawempe
Girls:MVP: Barbra Nanyombi (Mbogo High), Winner: Mbogo High A, Runner up: Mariam High and 1st Runner up: Mbogo High B.
SEXY Sheeba Natukunda, a reknown chear leader of The Purple Sharks has been today banned from the stands as her beloved Wakiso Giants will be taking on MYNG FC in Stanbic Kakungulu cup round of 32 due to her indiscipline.
Sheeba Natukunda cheering up her team.
According to a letter signed by Sinani Waiswa Chairman Wakiso Giants Fans Committee on behalf of Arafat Kasolo the club fans Cordinator, Natukunda has been found guilty of total misbehaviour during Tooro FC Vs Wakiso FC and because of that, she has been suspended in today’s match.
The letter suspending Natukunda reads; “Having gathered the evidence and critically analysed the situation, it was found that you misbehaved as a fan of Wakiso Giants on the away match against Tooro United FC contrary to our rules and regulations of Wakiso Giants fans.”
“It was found that you abused our players and you supported Tooro fans in an attempt to beat Wakiso Giants fans and you also abused your fellow Wakiso Giants fans.” Suspension letter reads.
It was resolved therefore that;
1. Natukunda will be suspended for one match and in this case, she will miss Wakiso Giants Vs MYNG FC today on 11th February 2020 in Stanbic Uganda Cup
2. She will write a formal apology to the fans committee
PROOF: Suspension letter
3. Natukunda is warned that if she commit the same offence, will be suspended for three Wakiso Giants home games or suspended in definately.
On her facebook page, Natukunda wrote yesterday, “quote from the supporter …….’Tomorrow I will miss our game naye I will be back next game naye nange sibitegende walai but I wish my team the best of luck always fan’s please go and represent me, …’.”
Diego Galiwango another fan wrote, “Next time better dia, please serve the punishment for good football and Wakiso Giants. Never do it again. Be patient only one game u will come back in action. Displine and behaviors are matters to fans not only players. Sheeba, thank u for respecting rules and regulations. Ku luno amateeka gakukute yarabi.”
A FEW days after Express FC fired coach George Ssimwogerere, Uganda Premier league new comers Wakiso Giants has also sacked their head coach Livingston Mbabazi!
Mbabazi (behind) and his assistants before he was sacked by Mbarara FC
Looking at what’s going on, the stiff competition in the league will leave several tacticians jobless.
Mbabazi has joined the fired list which has; Paul Nkata from Mbarara FC, Edward golola from Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa’s Vipers FC and others.
WHY MBABAZI HAS BEEN SENT HOME
Our sources in the club management has revealed to us that, Mbabazi had failed to handle the dress room leaving some senior players unhappy with his frequent decisions of leaving them out of the starting lineup in favor of his new recruits, coupling with poor results.
“Mbabazi has failed to create relationship with players. No wonder the club is in position nine in the league.” Quoted our sources.
For starters, Wakiso Giants management see their club as one of the giants in the league and should be locking horns with the likes of KCCA FC , VIPERS and URA FC.
At the time of his shocking sacking, Mbabazi was preparing his side for the round of 32 Uganda Cup clash with MYGA FC today at Kabaka Kyabaggu play ground in Wakiso.
Mbabazi’s short live with Wakiso Giants has earned him two wins, two draws and three losses.
The last one was a 2-1 loss in the hands relegation candidates Tooro FC.We can confirms to you that former SC Villa player Steve Bengo is set stir this team in the remaining games as they look for a new coach but we await to see whether Mbabazi will do a sabbatical or join any other team shortly.
