AFRICA’S Great Stateman Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, former Kenyan President has been today Tuesday morning announced dead at the age of 96!
He served as Kenya President from 1978 to 2002. Before this, he was the Acting President of Kenya (1978–1978), Deputy President of Kenya (1967–1978). He was nicknamed as; Nyayo, Baba Moi, Mtukufu Rais, Baba wa Taifa. He became president as a result of the death of the then president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
RT. HON. REBECCA Alitwala Kadaga, Speaker Parliament of Uganda who doubles as Kamuli district woman MP was hosted on Rubaga Miracle Centre owned Channel 44 tv by senior talkshow host Moses Kanala from where she minced no words about the untouchable corrupt government officials.
Speaker Kadaga said Parliament is enacting laws but there are un touchable who don’t want to know about laws and have continued breaking them.
“Our role as Parliament is to make laws. We don’t enforce them. As Parliament, we don’t have our police. Enforcing and implementation is not our duty. Yes we have made many laws but the un touchable are breaking them. So what do you want us to do?” Asked Kadaga.
This was after, Mr. Moses Kanala put it to the Speaker that she sent a team of Members of parliament to investigate illegal sand mining in Lwera wetlands located along Kampala Masaka road and those involved, were stopped by Parliament but they have continued mining.
“Rt. Hon. Speaker, some of our people think your Parliament is just a barking dog. And you cant even bite mere sand miners?” Asked Kanala.
In her response, Kadaga said, “As for me, I use my pen and brain. I lead parliament to make proposals on such matters. If those with powers to implement choose to fold their hands, why do you put the blame on parliament? We have perfectly done our job and everything is captured in the Hansard. History will judge us right.”
Kadaga said, those who think they are above the law are the ones underlooking parliament. She wondered why corrupt big fish are not brought to books showing fears on government – will to end corruption in Uganda.
KADAGA DODGES MBABAZI’S POMA QUESTION
On some laws enacted by Parliament, Mr. Kanala told Speaker Kadaga that they are made in bad spirit.
He cited some like former Premier Amama Mbabazi’s Public Order Management Act (POMA) which he said, it intended to block opposition meetings.
“Look at some laws made by your Parliament. Little did Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi know that at a certain time he will fall a victim to his own law. What does Mbabazi think now?” Kanala asked.
“Go and ask Mbabazi.” Kadaga replied. “Where will I find him?” He shot back. “Isn’t he in Kampala? Go look for him.” Kadaga said.
MAIDS IN MIDDLE-EAST
On Uganda maids who go to Middle East for jobs but end up being tortured and some killed, Speaker Kadaga said parliament is looking at putting aside funds to help Uganda’s Embassy in the Arab Countries work on Ugandans who are tortured and want to return back home.
She said, as Parliament, they are working tirelessly to make sure, there are genuine agreements between the two countries so that, Ugandans who go for jobs it is clear on how much they will be paid, what are the working conditions and when are they returning.
Smartly dressed in Ekitengi, Kadaga talked about members of Parliamentary Equal Opportunities who visited these Arab countries to see the conditions under which Ugandans are working.
“I also visited Abu Dhabi and directed the ministry of Gender and Labour to monitor companies taking our children abroad to see whether they are genuine.” Said Kadaga.
She hailed a proposal of government to fully get involved in taking Ugandans to Arab countries, pay for all requirements because some youth don’t have the required sums of money required.
WE WILL NOT REDUCE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION FEE – KADAGA
The Speaker who was received amidst tight security was asked to comment on Uganda Shillings 20 Million presidential nomination fee which is likely to block many youth of 18 years to contest for president in 2021.“The amended article 102 (b), years for one to stand for president was cut to 18yrs. Tell us Speaker, where do you expect a youth at that age to get that nomination fee from? Why did you hike the nomination fee for presidents from 8M to 20M and for MP from Shs 200,000 to 3M? Isn’t this discrimination?” Asked Kanala. In her response, Kadaga said the nomination fee for MPs needs to be reduced, “But one to stand for president of 40M Ugandans, you can’t fail to raise 20M. When these presidential and parliament reforms were passed towards 2016 elections, I wasn’t around. I wouldn’t have allowed such MPs’ nomination fee. We are going to look into it.”
On a question of democracy, Kadaga said, “We have democracy that every after 5 years our country goes for a General election. You stand and either win or lose. People decide on who to lead them. If that is not democracy, tell me, what is that?”
Asked about how relevant is the East African community (EAC) to Uganda, Rt. Hon. Kadaga said it helps so much to boost the economy.
She however talked about reports of Tanzania and Rwanda blocking the sale of Uganda Sugar to their countries and Burundi in 2018, blocking the entry of Uganda Scouts for a camp in this country.
Asked about why Parliament didn’t buy the idea of East African Passport, Kadaga said they were not fully convinced about how this idea came up, which agreements were made prior this move and who brought the project.
“So we decided not to buy into it and me am still using my Uganda passport.” She said.
VETTING COMMITTEE
Kanala put it to the Speaker that the Parliamentary Appointments committee which she heads that is mandated to vetting those appointed by the president, is fond of clearing many without requirements like academic qualifications and that is why, it is done behind the camera.
Kadaga however denied this allegation, saying, “On working behind cameras, I personally asked committee members to allow journalists in but they refused.
About clearing those without qualification, it is not true. In the last cabinet appointment, we threw away five names of would be ministers.”
COSASE REPORT
When Mr. Kanala put it to Speaker Kadaga that Ugandans were disappointed by the tabled MP Katuntu Bank of Uganda probe committee report because their expectations were not met, she said, “As Parliament, we did our work of investigating and will come with proposals. Then give everything to those who are supposed to implement. After six month, we expect them to give us feed back about our recommendations.” Said Kadaga who repeatedly said, wasn’t in position to debate COSASE report on tv.
She talked about the natural death of Kasese report when UPDF army attacked Omusinga’s palace leaving many dead.
“If you tell someone to work on that report and that person doesn’t come back to you, what do you do?”Asked Kadaga. Kanala put it to Madam Speaker that, MPs who were working on Kasese report were intimidated and chose to move out of the deal.
Callers saluted Kadaga for her efforts in Kamuli to extend clean water, solar power, tarmac roads and other developments beneficial to the masses.
Speaker Kadaga in her official Benz, leaving after Channel 44 tv showPr. Robert Kayanja, proprietor of Channel 44tv talking to Kadaga before handing a book gift to the Speaker
Pr. Robert Kayanja, after the show, thanked Kadaga for serving Ugandans and gave her a book as a gift.
UGANDA Head of State Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today evenning revealed the reason behind powerful Israel Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Wife Sarah Netanyahu visit.
In a statement to media, Museveni has saI’d, “I welcome Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara to Uganda again. He is the only Israel PM to visit Uganda and doing so more than once shows the strong relations we have.”
“We have had long discussions on bilateral issues. Uganda and Israel are cooperating in areas of; Agriculture, Security, Health sector and ICT among others. We also discussed the issue of opening embassies in the two countries.” Writes Mr. Museveni adding, “Prime Minister Netanyahu has proposed the issue of having direct flights between Tel Aviv and Entebbe, and this is something we are going to take up, now that Uganda Airlines is operational.”
“Meanwhile, the Israeli national carrier can begin flying to Uganda as soon as they are ready. I thank PM Netanyahu and his wife for visiting Uganda and wish them well.” Announced by Mr. President
Museveni and Janet welcoming Netanyahu and Wife Sarah
NEWS from State House Entebbe, The Fountain of Honour H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the first lady Janet Kataha Museveni have today evenning received the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Wife Sarah Netanyahu. (Details about the visit will be uploaded)
Rt Hon Benjamin Netanyahu signs the visitors book at State House Entebbe as wife Sarah Netanyahu looks on.
THE Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has today held the Round of 32 draws of the Uganda Cup at FUFA House, Mengo.
It was a draw full of enthusiasm as defending champions Proline will be up against Admin FC that eliminated Police FC in the round of 64.
Vipers tormentors and Buganda Regional outfits Kajjansi United were drawn against old timers SC Villa in match 44. 12 time champions Express FC have face fellow Premier League side Maroons FC whereas KCCA FC will be home against Bukedea Town Council FC among others.
The games will be played between 11th to 16th February 2020. It should be noted that the winners of Uganda Uganda Cup automatically qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 32 Draw in full
Kansai Plascon FC vs Tooro United FC URA FC vs Nyamityobora FC Kigezi Home Boys FC vs Kyetume FC Express FC vs Maroons FC Wakiso Giants FC vs MYDA FC UPDF FC vs Busia Young FC Kiboga Young FC vs Mvara Boys FC Spartans FC vs Kataka FC Proline FC vs Admin FC Dove FC vs Water FC Mbarara City FC vs FHL FC Kajjansi United vs SC Villa Brightstars FC vs Free Stars FC KCCA FC vs Bukedea Town Council FC Kitara FC vs Luwero United FC Light SS FC vs Bugamba FC
Proline FC are last 2019 ChampionsFROM LEFT: Decolas Kiiza, Sonia Karamagi (Senior Marketing Manager Stanbic Bank Uganda), Fred Musisi (Former Uganda Cup winner) and Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA competitions)
ON SATURDAY evenning, former Motor ace Dipu Devesh Ruparelia was elected President of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of Uganda (FMU) in a highly contested race held at Kati Kati restaurant. A former rally driver legend whose name made news headlines between 1990-2014 and one of the founders of Uganda Motorsports Club (UMOSPOC) got 36 votes beating incumbent Dusman Okee 14 votes, former rally drivers Jack Wavamunno got 25 while Geoffrey Nsamba collected only 11 votes. After being announced the winner, Dipu Rupparelia promised team work. He said, “Iam not going to work as Dipu, we are going to work as a team together with every stakeholder.” Dipu becomes the seventh FMU President for a term that runs for four years and will be assisted by Shemmy Ssenkatuka – Vice President, Jeff Kabagambe – Deputy Vice President for rallying, Kisitu Mayanja – Deputy Vice President (Motor Cross), Irene Blick – General Secretary and Ziwa Ernest -Assistant General is secretary. A total of 86 eligible members voted out of 90 on the voters register
FEDERATION of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo says, the unveiled new FUFA Complex is an approach to modern Sport in a three-tier which includes Sport, Business and Governance.
In his Statement to Statement on Saturday morning, Eng. Magogo said, “The new FUFA Complex will compose of Football House which will house competitions, Refereeing, Development, Membership and National Teams”
“It will also compose a business house for Marketing, Events, and Communications.” Says FUFA boss.
The new complex will also have Executive wing for Presidency, CEO, Finance, IT, Compliance and Internal Audit.
Saluting the World Football body FIFA for the financial push up, Eng. Magogo said, “On completion of this complex, our next move will be to Kadiba, Lugazi and other regions.”
On January 27th 2020, FUFA opened the Extension to the FUFA Headquarters at Mengo which includes State of Art 3-storied building and a bungalow house sitting on approx. 0.8 acres
This is a project funded by the FIFA Forward 1.0 under the FIFA Presidency of Mr. Gianni Infantino costing about 800,000 USD in acquisition of the land and construction costs
“We are delighted to host the 1st ever African and Woman FIFA GS Madam Fatmah Samoura to open the building.
We are further delighted by the first visit of the new Sports Minister Hon. Hamson Dennis Obua to the home of football. Next is the Kadiba Project, Terikuzikiza.” Wrote Eng. Magogo a day before the project was launched.
FOOTBALL Club Katwe United has signed a dangerous striker Tony Odur from Mukwanogw’abangi Express FC on a half season deal. He will be with the team till the end of this season .
According to Katwe United FC PRO Adam Al-Mahadi Kungu, “We have accomplished all the necessary transfer requisites, making him our player with immediate effect. His acquisition is part of our efforts aimed at not only remaining in the FUFA Big League but also to be elevated to the country’s top division.”
Odur comes with vast experience having played for a number of good football clubs and featured for the national team for many times.
“We are excited about his coming and hope for the best from him. He now joins our other experienced players like Jimmy Kakooza, Gofin Oyiroth, Wafula Solomon, Habibu Kavuma, Kikonyogo Enoth Ronald, Nkata Billy, Asiku Emmanuel, Reagan Mukwaya, Mike Lubowa, Allan Tebusweke and others.” Says Mr. Kungu, adding, “Once again, we want to welcome Tony Odur to Katwe United FC and wish him good luck.”
THREE Ugandan Quran reciters have qualified to represent the country at the continental Quran Competitions in Gabon in April 2020 after participating in Muhammed VI Foundation of African Oulema Quran competition on Friday at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Kampala Headquaters. The local Quran competition that have been running for two days at UMSC conference Hall organised by Muhammad VI foundation of African Oulema and UMSC was intended to select three Quran reciters who will participate on the international level. While officiating at the awarding ceremony His Eminence The Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubajje expressed gratitude towards Muhammed foundation for this initiative in Uganda which will see many Muslim scholars in Uganda participate in activities of promoting Quran on International level. His Eminence also cautioned common muslims to desist from pronouncing themselves on matters that concerns doctrines and principles of Islam adding that this duty should be left to the learnt cleriks. “U don’t have authority to make fatuwas on matters of Islam, leave this to the learned sheikhs and respect them” Mufti said.
More than 100 Quran reciters participated in this competition and only 3 qualified to the continental level and will represent the country in Gabon in April. This function was also graced by Chairman Umsc Dr Abdul Kadr Balonde, H.E 2nd Deputy Mufti of Uganda Shk Muhammad Ali Waiswa, Umsc Sec Gen Haj Ramathan Mugalu, kampala regional kadhi sheikh hamid kyewalyanga, busoga regional kadhis sheikh husein bowa and many others.
Ugandan Quran reciters have qualified to represent the country at the continental Quran Competitions in Gabon in April 2020 after participating in Muhammed VI Foundation of African Oulema Quran competition today. The local Quran competition that have been running for two days at Umsc conference Hall organised by Muhammad VI foundation of African Oulema and Umsc was intended to select 3 Quran reciters who will participate on the international level. While officiating at the awarding ceremony His.Eminence The Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubajje expressed gratitude towards Muhammad foundation for this initiative in Uganda which will see many Muslim scholars in Uganda participate in activities of promoting Quran on International level. His.Eminence also cautioned common muslims to desist from pronouncing themselves on matters that concerns doctrines and principles of Islam adding that this duty should be left to the learnt cleriks. “U don’t have authority to make fatuwas on matters of Islam, leave this to the learned sheikhs and respect them” Mufti said.
More than 50 Quran reciters participated in this competition and only 3 qualified to the continental level and will represent the country in Gabon in April.
This function was also graced by Chairman Umsc Dr Abdul Kadr Balonde, H.E 2nd Deputy Mufti of Uganda Shk Muhammad Ali Waiswa, Umsc Sec Gen Haj Ramathan Mugalu, kampala regional kadhi sheikh hamid kyewalyanga, busoga regional kadhis sheikh husein bowa and many others.
ABAYIZI abasoba mu 100 okuva mu masomero g’Obusiraamu ku Lwokutaana battunkidde ku kitebe kya Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) e Kampala mukadde, mu mpaka z’okusoma kkulaani okukkakkana nga ku bano, basatu be bayise mu kasengejja okukiikirira Uganda mu z’akamalirizo ezinaabeera mu kibuga Libreville eky’eggwanga lya Garbon nga 20/04/2020.
Abaalidde empanga kuliko; Sulaiman Sudaisi, Habib Wafula ne Bashir Abubaker.
Omukolo gw’okulangirira abawanguzi gwetabiddwako Mufti wa Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubajje eyasiimye ennyo Kabaka w’e Morocco, King Muhammed VI olw’okutandikawo enkola y’okuzza amaanyi mu bayizi abasoma Kkulaani mu Uganda nga ayitira mu kibiina kya Muhammed VI Foundation.
Mubajje yagambye, “Ng’Abasiraamu ba Uganda, tuli basanyufu era twebaza Kabaka wa Morocco eyatandikawo enteekateeka y’okulaba ng’abayizi baffe bajjumbira okumanya n’okuyiga ekitaboekitukuvu Quran.”
Mufti Mubajje asabye Abasiraamu okukomya okutyoboola bamaseeka n’agamba nti kino kyekimu ku bivuddeko obutabanguko n’okulwanagana.
Mufti era asabye Abasiraamu okwewala ennyo okuyisa amateeka (Fatuwa) ku byebatamanyi nga baagala Abasiraamu bagagoberere kyeyagambye nti bangi bakozesa emitimbagano okusasaanya amawulire agobulimba ku biteekateeka nga bino.
“Ekiddiridde, kwekugwangana mu malaka, empalana mu Basiraamu ezitaggwa. ” Mufti Mubajje bweyategeezezza ku mukolo ogwabaddebadde mu kisenge ekituulamu enkiiko ku muzikiti gwa Gadaffi National Mosque.
Sheikh Hatwib Mukuluwakika akulira ekitongole kya Daawa ku Uganda muslim supreme council yasabye abayizi abaakutte Quran okufaayo enyo okugikuuma.
Dr. Ibrahim Ssali, pulezidenti w’ekibiina kya Muhammad VI Foundation mu Uganda yagambye empaka z’okutegeka Quran Dr.Ibrahim ssali ategezeza nti enteekateeka z’okusoma Quran zatandika mwaka guwedde mu mawanga ag’enjawulo agabadde mu kibiina kino kyokka nga mu Uganda zezisookedde ddala olw’okuba yo yakegatta ku kibiina kino.
