Airtel Uganda, has Friday launched a campaign meant to build up support for the National football team, the Uganda Cranes as they head to the 2017 AFCON tournament in Gabon.

Dubbed “Tulumbe AFCON”, the campaign will give Airtel subscribers chance to win TV sets, brand new smartphones and Uganda Cranes jerseys and the ultimate prize being tickets to watch the game live Gabon.

Speaking at the press launch on Friday morning, Airtel Uganda Managing Director Mr. Anwar Soussa called the campaign the “…perfect way to end a great year of Ugandan football.”

“A few months back, Uganda qualified for the 2017 AFCON tournament. This is a milestone that was heavily anticipated by the entire country. As the official sponsor of the National team, we are still in awe of what this team managed to achieve,” Anwar said.

“It goes without saying that the presence of the tens of thousands of Ugandans, who showed up to Namboole on that day and gave our team the morale to create history.”

“Tulumbe AFCON is us keeping our promise- both to the Uganda Cranes and the rest of the country, to support our nation’s football in every capacity, while making sure that our subscribers remain at the heart of this promise.”

Cranes coach Micho poses with some of the goodies to be won in the campaign.

Also present at the press conference was Indrajeet Kumar, Airtel Uganda’s Marketing Director who explained the dynamics of the campaign.

“This campaign will simply require Airtel customers to recharge their airtime. To take part in the new campaign, Airtel Uganda subscribers will have to opt in by dialing *162#. This will allow them to know their target. They will then be required to recharge and meet their individual target. Upon reaching the targets, subscribers will receive 100% bonus, which, on accumulation, will be rewarded to them as airtime to be used for voice (prepaid), data and SMS.”

Draws to reward the lucky winners will be held every Friday from Monday 21^st November 2016 to Friday 13^th January 2017. Winners will be contacted by Airtel Uganda via 0752-600-222.

Coach Alex Isabirye suffered another nightmare with Kirinya Jinja SS as his team were pegged to their sixth consecutive stalemate at Bugembe stadium.

Substitute Moses Ndawula drove in a stunning shot five minutes to time as the visitors edged closer to a lucky victory in a match well dominated by Kirinya Jinja.

Ashman Arishah had made a long clearance in front of goal which Musa Docca brushed to meet James Kasibante on the far end of the hosts goal. The former Bul winger calmed the ball and opted to set up Ndawula whose first time shot flew past a helpless Joel Mutakubwa.

Kirinya stepped up the attack with the late introduction of new signing Godfrey Mubiru who later on fell on the path of a loose ball from a goal melee and tapped in for the equaliser.

Lweza team that started against Kirinya

Coach Alex Isabirye could not finish the match and decided to walk to the changing room even before the ball was restarted. He later hinted on a possible resignation following the recent setback.

“I just don’t know what to say,” he told ChimpSport. “I have tried all I can to help the team, we created tonnes of chances as witnessed but the goals are still scarce.”

“I am now going to sit down and review the situation, consult my friends and other stakeholders and then decide on the next course of action.”

The stalemate stagnates both teams on 15th and 11th positions respectively while Kirinya now equal Proline for the most number of draws registered in the league.

Lineups

Kirinya: Mutakubwa Joel (GK), Drajuwa Allan, Kigozi Frederick, Kawooya Mike, Akol Godfrey, Kasonko George, Magumba Musa (84′ Geoffrey Mubiru), Kazindula Ibra (65′ Joel Madondo), Livingston Mulondo, Johnson Wakalaita, Anthony Mayanja

Subs:  Ikara Tom, Kizza David, Mark Bamukyaye, Otwao Abubakar, Kakembo Edward

Kirinya Jinja SS lineup

Lweza FC: Michael Kagiri (GK), Henry Wamala, Ashman Harishe, Musa Docca, Mudde Swaibu, Paddy Muhumuza (78′ Farouk Ssentongo), Yasin Mugume, Patrick Sembuya, John Kisakye (47’James Kasibante) , Karim Ndugwa (75′ Moses Ndawula), Hassan Kikoyo.

Subs: Julius Seguya, Sula Bagala, Juma Balinya, Rajab Kakooza.

The National Resistance Movement Diaspora League has donated one ton of posho flour to the hunger stricken people of Isingiro district.

Last week the opposition Forum for Democratic Change party became the first political group to offer food support to the thousands of people in the Western district who have been battling a lengthy dry spell.

On Tuesday this week, the ruling party’s Diaspora league under the leadership of Patrick Asiimwe mobilized and sent food and 100 tree seedlings to Kakinga parish which is said to be the most affected area.

The NRM Diaspora League donated a ton of flour to the people of Isingiro

The food and the tree seedlings were delivered by the group’s member, Mr. Robert Kageme Nsubuga who represented Asimwe currently in the United Kingdom.

The donation was handed over to the sub county Local Council III Chairperson, Mr. Silver Mugisha.

Speaking at the donation event, Mr. Kageme said the adverse effects of climate change have significantly and negatively impacted on the food production in different parts of the country and highlighted a need to embrace forestation.

“Uganda has for long been the food basket in the region feeding people in South Sudan, Rwanda and DRC. Climate change effects are subduing our agricultural productivity and we need to plant more trees to survive,” He said.

“The NRM Diaspora league and all members are strongly behind initiatives like forestation and the President’s initiative of introducing solar powered pumps for irrigation and will look at supporting those plans to fight drought,” he added.

Government has been challenged to invest more in its Universal Primary Education (UPE) by providing food and other basic requirements if the program is to have a significant impact.

Former Makerere University Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera said that while government has made efforts to offer free education to Ugandans, majority of the children still go to school on empty stomachs which makes it difficult for them to concentrate on learning.

“A kid who is unhealthy and hungry cannot benefit from UPE. Government must make the required interventions by providing meals for these children,”

Prof. Kagonyera said on Thursday at Century Cinemax Acacia while attending a premiere of ‘Cornerstone’, a documentary film about Nyaka, a charity project offering free but quality education for children in Kanungu district.

The long serving politician added that failure to address issues of good nutrition in the early childhood development affects their wellbeing in later stages of life. Mondo challenged government to draw lessons from what Nyaka has done by providing among other things sanitary pads to girls as a way of reducing the school dropout rate which is currently high in UPE schools.

Jackson Twesigye Kaguri, the founder of Nyaka project underscored the critical role of education in the transformation of any country.

“I could not give much to my community but by giving free education to those vulnerable children, it changed a lot,” Twesigye said.

The State Minister of Primary Education Hon. Rosemary Seninde who was the chief guest at the screening of the film lauded Nyaka for the work done far in helping the less fortunate.

“Many children have dropped out of school due to hunger. Government has done its best but it isn’t enough. New policies which are aimed at ensuring children stay in school have been formulated,” the Minister said.

Ministry of health in collaboration with World Health Organization and the United Nations Children Fund will conduct a mass meningitis immunization campaign in 39 high risk districts across the country.

The vaccination campaign will take place from the 19^th to 24^th January 2017 according to the Health Ministry’s Director General Health Services Prof Anthony  Mbonye.

The selected high risk districts are Abim, Adjumani, Agago, Alebtong, Amolater, Amudat, Amrta , Arumu,Apac, Arua, Buliisa, Dokato, Gulu, Hoima, Kaabong, Kaboka, Kole, Kotida, Lamwo, Lira, Maracha, Masidi, Moroto, Moyo, Nakapiripirit, Napak, Nebbi, Nwoya, Omoros, Otoke, Oyam, Pader, Soroti, Yumbe and Zombo.

“The preventive immunization campaign is focusing on the greater northern Uganda and parts of western Uganda because they lie in the meningitis belt of Sub Sahara Africa, which has experienced frequent outbreak of meningococcal meningitis epidemic leading to high mortality and morbidity in the population,” Prof Anthony Mbonye said while addressing the media on Friday at the Ministry.

Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis that affects the thin layer of membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, and can cause brain damage and death in 50 percent of cases if not treated.  Usually infants are more at risk.

According to Mbonye, the dusty winds and cold nights which characterize the period between December and June in the meningitis belt increase the risk of meningitis.

Transmission of the meningitis is further facilitated by overcrowded housing and large population displacement.

“Vaccination is one of the key strategies that government of Uganda is implementing in the roadmap to attainment of the sustainable development goals which underline the need for good health and well being”.

“The health sector has made good progress in child immunization increasing from DPT3 coverage of 97percent and is expected to increase even further with this preventive campaign”

A man who claimed in 2009 that he was sexually molested by Pastor Robert Kayanja of the Rubaga Cathedral has confessed he lied and apologized.

Moses Muwanguzi went to the church on Friday night and begged to be forgiven for maligning the man of God. He said he was misled and paid by other pastors to taint the name of Mr Kayanja.

According to Kayanja’s own Channel 44 Television, last night during overnight prayers Muwanguzi came up to the pulpit together with his mother and another of his siblings, to tell the whole story.

“He apologized to the pastor for all the false accusations he made against him, though excused himself that he was working as a puppet with the control in some people’s hands,” the TV Channel reported.

“This man read a long list of pastors who he says were financing him to do what he did.”

Muwangizi came with his mother and sister to apologize to Pastor Kayanja

Mr Muwanguzi was back in May last year, found guilty of corruption and conspiring to destroy Kayanja’s name and profession by the Kampala Anti Corruption Court.

He was found by Grade One Magistrate Agnes Alum to have fabricated evidence and destroying evidence. He pleaded guilty to the charges.

Before his conviction, he confessed to have been misled by his co-accused, Ibrahim Nsubuga, to tarnish Pastor Kayanja’s name by portraying him as a homosexual.

During yesterday’s confession according to Channel 44, Muwanguzi’s mother fells down on the floor and rolled as his son confessed before the packed church.

“Pastor Kayanja and his wife also at the pulpit joined by his wife and kids and (shed) tears at the memory of the humiliation they were accorded from the general public. He however, forgave and blessed this gentleman’s family and prophesied prosperity upon him.”

At the age of 30, Jocelyn Masika, has six kids.

A resident of Nyarukamba village in Kazingo Sub-county, Kabarole district, Masika is a coffee businesswoman.

She has agents in Nyabuswa Township who deliver coffee to her store before transporting it to Kampala.

“We use trucks to deliver coffee in Kampala. The Baganda send us money as soon as they receive the product,” says Masika.

Her husband Wilson Kitibitu, 40, deals in the same trade.

The township has for the last ten years been relying on the couple to have its coffee sold to the capital city.

Revenues from coffee sales have boosted household incomes and enabled parents send their kids to school.

It’s due to this community empowerment that Kitibitu was voted area LC 1 chairman.

On a chilly afternoon this past week, Kitibitu was attending to customers at his shop in Nyabuswa when he received a call on his cell phone to pick coffee.

That’s was the last time he was seen.

“My husband was for long suspected of reporting criminals to authorities since he was the area chairperson. Yet, this was not true,” Masika told ChimpReports when we met in Nyabuswa this week.

“But none of us expected a kidnap. We thought he would reconcile with his enemies. In fact they befriended him,” she narrated.

“May be he thought they had forgotten.“

Earlier, a soldier was killed in the town.

The militia would later resist arrest of the alleged perpetrators in a deadly battle that left dead bodies in the town.

It was alleged that Kitibitu had briefed authorities about the killers. It was not a surprise that he was eventually taken.

Threat  

“Following the soldier’s death, the Rwenzururu militia openly threatened my husband’s life. They would publicly warn him, ‘you are a traitor; we will soon come for you,’” recounted Masika.

“They called him to collect coffee from Kaburanzo. That’s when he was captured,” she cried.

It is alleged the chairman was picked by Mugisha Bikoba and Yona – both sons of Eriya Sibendiire.

The armed forces recently captured Sibendiire, who fought in the 1962 Rwenzururu rebellion.

He is said to be the supreme leader of the Kirumira Mutima militia.

As Masika narrated the horrible ordeal, Sibendiire was being interrogated by security a few metres away.

Major Fred Kitatamuyima, who commands UPDF operations in the area, says the hunt for Bikoba and Yona is underway in the Mountains.

“We don’t know whether he is alive. But one of the area leaders who escaped from the militants said Kitibitu was tied to a tree for a while night,” said Kitatamuyima.

The captured local leader’s kids were attending school at Kazingo but Masika is worried their breadwinner may never be seen alive again.

“I am terrified. Since last Tuesday, I have had sleepless nights. The disappearance of my husband broke my heart,” she sobbed.

Gently, she uses a cloth to wipe tears from her swollen bloodshot eyes.

“I am not sure whether he is alive given the rate at which they were threatening his life,” she cries. “My heart is cut.”

Kabarole RDC Stephen Asiimwe said security forces have since restored peace in the area, adding, “The situation is getting back to normal.”

Maj Kitatamuyima maintains his security forces will not rest until Kitibitu is recovered.

Uganda Premier League
The Saints 0-1 Onduparaka

Barely a day after being crowned the Airtel Fufa male footballer of the year, Mohammad Shaban continued his celebrations in Bombo helping Onduparaka earn a hard fought win against Saints.

Shaban’s solitary strike in the first half eventually turned out to be the deciding moment in the game where goalkeepers on either side had stellar performances.

Kabon Living got the first attempt on goal in the 10th minute after a long ball from Gadinho met him on the far end but his effort went just afew inches off target.

Two minutes later, Muhammad Shaban got onto the score sheet with his eighth goal of the campaign slotting the ball past goalkeeper Alex Mugabi.

Gadinho did the donkey work before laying a low cross which found Shaban unmarked just outside the area and he pounced on the lose ball with his left sending the travelling fans into a frenzy.

The teenage striker almost doubled the lead in the 23rd but his header off Rashid Agau’s cross sailed above the goal area.

Moses Basena, the Saints coach called for an early change introducing Aggrey Kirya for Ezekiel Katende at the half hour mark.

Anyama was forced to make an acrobatic save to deny Godfrey Wakaza and Faizal Anini cleared the rebound that was headed for goal.

Ivan Kiweewa had a glorious chance to level matters with five minutes to the break after skinning through Onduparaka defence but failed to put the ball past goalkeeper, Richard Anyama.

The hosts kept pilling pressure even after recess but failed to utilise the several chances they created.

Kabon Living was denied by the woodwork five minutes after recess with his powerful shot ricocheting off the cross bar.

Anyama denied Rogers Aloro parrying away the latter’s shot from a free kick in the 72nd minute.

Reckless defending from Dennis Ssekitoleko deep into added time gifted the ball to Shaban Muhammad but goalkeeper Mugabi had a simple tap on Shaban’s attempt and the ball went out for a corner.

The result means Onduparaka move from sixth to fourth on the table with 21 points, ten behind league leaders KCCA.

On the other hand Saints remain in 10th position on 15 points

Saints starting XI: Alex Mugabi, Joseph Othieno, Denis Ssekitoleko, Isa Mubiru, Fred Agandu, Marlon Tangawuzi, Rogers Aloro, Ivan Kiweewa, Paul Ddumba, Godfrey Wakaza, Ezekiel Katende

Onduparaka starting XI: Richard Anyama, Saddam Norman, Gasper Alex, Akram Kakembo, Rashid Toha, Ivan Mbowa, Faizal Anini, Gaddafi Gadinho, Muhammad Shaban, Kabon Living, Rashid Agau

Hundreds of Ugandans have Saturday morning joined Reach Out Mbuya and Our Lady of Africa, Mbuya Parish in a fundraising drive meant to raise funds to support HIV/AIDS infected and affected orphans.

Dubbed ‘Run to Stop HIV’, the run was graced by officials from Uganda’s leading corporate companies, government agencies, security agencies, Private sector, parents and children. Participants took part in two races; 2.5km race for children and 6km race for adults.

One of the winners in the 6km race arrives at Our Lady of Africa Parish Mbuya

Reach Out Mbuya (ROM) is a Community Faith-Based Non-Governmental Oganisation based in Mbuya, taking care of thousands of HIV orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Uganda.

The organization engages HIV-positive clients as peer community health workers who identify, refer and support clients and provide home-based care in their own communities.

Participants taken through a stretching session after the run.

Lauched in 2001, ROM has over the past 15 years, supported more than 20,000 clients with the holistic care model, which includes the needs of the body, mind, family and community. Currently there are more than 8,500 clients in care, including over 1,000 most-at-risk populations.

In 2015, ROM supported 2,200 orphans and vulnerable children with education, psychosocial and legal support services but due to funding challenges, over 1,000 OVC were recently forced to drop out of school.

NSSF Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba hands over the reward to the 6km race winner.
Byarugaba was the chief runner.

According to ROM officials, the funds from the charity run will go towards sustaining the 1000 children and reactivate local Ugandan communities in the HIV/AIDS response.

The run which was attended by over 800 participants raised more than Shs30 million shillings through ticket sales, pledges and donations from different companies and individuals.

Also at the event, were voluntary counselling and testing services.

Notable among the companies and individuals that donated was the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) which donated Shs 10 million, the Inspector General of Police, Gen. Edward Kale Kayihura among others.

The function climaxed with the award of prizes to the best runners in the different races which were handed to the winners by Richard Byarugaba, the NSSF Managing Director who was the chief runner.

Children stretch before start of the run.

Winners:

The First Girl (2.5km) – Asio Catherine, P.6, Kiswa Primary School

The First Boy (2.5km) – Masabi Vincent, P.6

The Youngest Runner to complete (girl) – Elizabeth Aciro, 9 years old

The Youngest Runner to complete (boy) – Otim Victor, 11 years old.

The Eldest Runner – Christopher Boma, 85 years old.

Uganda Premier League
Vipers 1-2 SC Villa

Abdallah Mubiru’s future at Vipers sports club seems uncertain after defeat to SC Villa piled more misery on his team dropping to 5th position.

Ambrose Kirya’s late strike did not only bring victory to Shafik Bisaso’s coached side but also put a halt to a poor run against Vipers that had seen the Jogoos go 14 league games without a win against Vipers.

The last time Villa registered a win against the Kitende based side was on 1st March 2009. (Villa won 3-1).

Despite Ibrahim Kayiwa giving Vipers the lead, Villa staged a stunning comeback after recess with goals coming from defensive midfielder Tadeo Lwanga and Ambrose Kirya.

Vipers started the game without Tony Odur and Erisa Ssekisambu but still had a better start albeit failing to put away the chances.

Kayiwa who had come on for injured Halid Lwaliwa four minutes after the half hour mark surged up to head home Nicholas Wadada’s cross in the 44th minute and give Vipers a halftime lead.

SC Villa returned recharged after the break and in the 58th minute, Tadeo Lwanga who was the skipper of the day levelled matters.

Martin Kizza won a free kick just outside the area and his cross from the resultant free kick met Lwanga unmarked to fire past goalkeeper Ismael Watenga.

Possession kept oscillating from team to another but both sides failed to utilise the chances.

With the game almost heading for a stalemate, SC Villa won a penalty after Hassan Wasswa tripped Tadeo Lwanga in the forbidden area and referee Alex Muhabi pointed to the spot kick.

AbduMalik Vitalis Tabu stepped up to take the penalty which was denied by Watenga but Ambrose Kirya picked the rebound to fire home and send SC Villa fans into a frenzy.

The result means SC Villa remain second on 27 points, four behind leaders KCCA who earned a hard fought 3-2 win against Proline.

On the other hand, Vipers drop from third to fifth and remain on 20 points, now 11 points behind KCCA.

Vipers have now won just a single game in their last five a thing that leaves Abdallah Mibiru’s job hanging in balance.

Earlier in the game, Vipers fans turned rowdy, throwing stones on the pitch, an incident that caused the arrest of one of the fans.

Vipers starting XI: Ismael Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Birikwalira, Hassan Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa, Shafik Bakaki, Deus Bukenya, Kizito Keziron, Pius Wangi, Bashir Mutanda, Brian Kakaire

SC Villa starting XI: Samson Kirya, Joseph Nsubuga, John Adriko, Henry Katongole, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Tadeo Lwanga, Paul Mbowa, Abel Eturude, Alex Benzema, Umar Kasumba, Ambrose Kirya

After eight weeks of inspiring stories and a 30-minute challenge with tough competition, the NSSF Friends with Benefits show came to a close last night with Harriet Balyama emerging winner and walking home with the Shs30 million top prize.

Patrick Lukula was first runner-up, and won shs15 million while Sylvia Enid Ntegeka took third position and redeemed shs10 million at the grand finale held at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

The other five of the final eight that were shortlisted for the grand finale, as per public and judges’ vote, included; Ghad Atuhaire, Stephen Kayiizi, Edmond Mulondo, Ritah Arinaitwe, and Kemirembe Loyce Twesigire.

Mr. Richard Byarugaba, the Managing Director, NSSF, said, “NSSF is optimistic the campaign has ignited conversations about the need for every single Ugandan, regardless of their background or salary level, to save and invest for a better life hence cultivating a savings and investment culture among Ugandans.”

“The success stories that have been showcased by the members who used their benefits well have motivated existing and potential members to invest in retirement savings and this has been shown by the feedback we have received on our various engagement platforms with the public,” he said.

The first runner up went home with a sum of Ushs 15million.

Mr. Byarugaba added that the campaign has not only illustrated that NSSF pays but has also enlightened members on the decisions they need to make before receiving their retirement benefits from the Fund.

“Over the last 30 years, NSSF has paid over Shs1.1 trillion to 250,000 members who have claimed their benefits on retirement. This is a significant amount we have put into the economy of Uganda and is in line with the Funds’ commitment to deliver a better life to our members,” he said.

The series that also aired on TV featured profiles of 20 beneficiaries on how they used their NSSF benefits to transform their lives, and those of the communities around them, since October.

The campaign was meant to inspire more Ugandans to save with the Fund.

In the final show, each of the eight contestants was tasked to give an overview on how they plan on utilizing the shs30 million grand cash prize if they win it.

A panel of judges that has been vetting the contestants comprised; Barbra Teddy Arimi (Head of Marketing & Communications, NSSF), Stevens Mwanje (Head of Sales and Operations, NSSF), Mabel Kiggundu (a human resource Specialist), Paul Busharizi (the contributing editor for business and politics at the New Vision).

The other partners for the campaign included PwC Uganda, Housing Finance Bank, FINCA Uganda, Post Bank and CBA Uganda.

Brief Bios of Top 3:

Harriet Balyama ( WINNER)
She fell ill while working at Engender Health Uganda and later discovered she had a brain tumor that needed an emergency operation.

She received her NSSF savings that she used to get the lifesaving operation and she is now on the road to full recovery.

With the balance of her savings, she invested in rental units that she had started building while working.

Now that she won the grand prize, Harriet plans to complete the housing units to provide quality and affordable housing for people in her community.

Dr. Patrick Lukula (1ST Runner up)
He received a Withdrawal Benefit (Exempted employment) when he joined the local government and went on to buy land and constructed his dream home.

He also used some of the savings to start sugarcane commercial farming from which he uses the proceeds to complete their dream home and look after his family.

Now that he is shs15 million richer, Patrick will expand his farming project to include tree planting. He plans to use the proceeds from these projects to construct a private mini-hospital to serve his community.

Sylvia Enid Ntegeka ( 2ND Runner up)
Dr Sylvia started saving while working at Bududa Hospital under SDS and later applied for her savings after joining public service.

She invested her benefits in ginger growing which has now grown from 1 acre to 3 acres and she expects even further growth in her next harvest.

Enid also used part of her benefits to renovate her mother’s house to make it more habitable.

Following her win of shs10 million from the competition, Dr. Sylvia plans to expand her ginger growing project with value addition.

The writing was on the wall that Vipers head coach, Abdallah Mubiru’s job was hanging in balance following the dismal performance since he took over the reigns.

Barely a day after losing 2-1 to Sports Club Villa, and barely 5 hours after ChimpSport predicted his fate, Vipers have confirmed the sacking of head coach Abdallah Mubiru and his two assistants.

In a statement dated 4th December 2016 signed by club chairman George William Mulindwa that ChimpSport has received, Vipers have decided to part ways with the former KCCA and Proline coach.

“The management of Vipers Sports club hereby notify the Vipers family, that we have terminated the services of the clubs coaching staff with immediate effect,” reads part of the statement.

“These are namely George Nsimbe, Abdallah Mubiru and John Luyinda,” the statement further states.

However, the fate of goalkeeping coach, Stephen Billy Kiggundu has not been determined.

In the press release, Club chairman Mulindwa indicates the club is committed to winning this season’s league title and are still committed.

“Vipers Sports club is committed to winning this year’s Azam Uganda Premier League and offering competitive and entertaining football to our fans and partners,” the statement stated.

Abdallah Mubiru joined Vipers at the start of this season and has been in charge for 15 league games, winning 5,losing 3 and the other five games have ended in draws.

In his short tenure, Mubiru’s team has managed to score 15 goals but have conceded 10 goals on the other hand.

George “Best” Nsimbe who joined the club last season in January 2015 from Saints also leaves the club alongside John Luyinda who joined the Kitende based side in August this year.

Elias Bahati, 18 and Olivia Balume, 18, both residents of Bunagana, Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were arrested on Wednesday last week in Mwanjari, Southern Division, Kabale Municipality.

The suspects were found with a bag containing nineteen mobile phones, medical equipment and rims of papers among other items.

These are believed to have been stealing the items by targeting people’s bags while in one of the supermarkets at Kabale Shopping Center for shopping. Patrick Muwole, a first year student at Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing was one of the victims.

Muwole says that on Wednesday this week he lost one bags containing academic documents, a blood pressure machine and other essential items while in the supermarket in Kabale.

Henry Aryang, the Officer – in-charge of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department-CIID at Kabale police station confirmed the arrest, and revealed that the suspects were found without any document authorizing them to be in Uganda.

Aryanga says that the third yet to be identified suspect who is part of the group still on the run. He says that after the completion of investigations, the suspects will appear before court to answer the charges accordingly.

The suspects are being held at Kabale Police Station under file number CRB3356/2016 and CRB3357/2016.

The suspects admitted to have been getting involved in acts of theft and asked for forgiveness.

The first flight of the Uganda Battle Group (UGABAG XX) comprising of eighty soldiers has safely landed in Mugadishu, Somalia.

The Boeing 737 from Ocean Air lines company touched the ground at Adan Abdulle International Airport at about 0730Hrs East African standard time.

On the Airport, the the troops were received by the outgoing Uganda contingent commander Brigadier Sam Okiding together with outgoing UGABAG XVII commander Col Bob Priscily Ojik.

A female peacekeeper Cpl Amuge Agnes Rose of Battle Group XVII recieves certificate. She represents the resilient African and Ugandan mothers of the nation who have proved to the world that women have what to offer to attain peace in the universe.

The plane brought back an equivalent number of rotating out peacekeepers of UGABAG XVII.

Before boarding, the rotating out troops received a briefing from Uganda contingent commander Brigadier Sam Okiding who congraturated the Battle Group for the job well done and urged them to mantain the discipline and patience they have exhibited during the hard times.

Lt Col Charles Monday, the specialist in Air defence and field Artillery rotating out with UGABAG XVII (right) receives certificate of recognition from the outgoing Uganda contingent commander Brig Sam Okiding (left) as Out going UGABAG XVII commander (centre) looks on.

Rotating out peacekeepers received certificates of recognition from the Uganda contingent commander who was franked by the Battle Group XVII commander thanking them for the invaluable contribution to the restoration of peace and stability in Somalia as members of the AMISOM military component service for a period of one year.

Outgoing head of EOD/IED teams for Uganda contingent under Battle Group XVII Lt Iyan Nuwe Agaba recieves a certificate.

Fred Massa banged a superb hattrick to guide Kirinya Jinja SS junior team to an emphatic 4-1 win over travelling Express FC JT in an entertaining affair played at Jinja as grounds.

Massa unbolted the deadlock just after eleven minutes of play with a sublime non-stop half volley connecting in after swift inter switch between Asiraf Kawaasi and James Mwanje in the right wing.

Express skipper Billy Nkata replied twenty minutes later with a wonder strike after making in roads around four players in the midfield before rocketing in from over 40 yards.

Kirinya Jinja SS JT captain Geoffrey Wampande and Express skipper Billy Nkata posing with the match officials

The school boys returned with more fire power in the second half with Massa hitting two more to register his second hattrick in the league. Defender, Brian Kalali added the fourth.

The thirteen year old, senior one student is a nephew to the Uganda Cranes captain Geoofrey Massa.

George Lubowa was another brace hero as Lweza Orange brigade hit SC Villa jogoo JT at Villa park.

Express FC JT

Full results

Kirinya Jinja SS 4-1 Express

The Saints 1-1 Soana

SC Villa Jogoo 0-2 Lweza Orange Brigades

BUL J 0-1 URA

Sadolin Paints 1-2 Vipers SC

Bright stars 1-3 JMC HIPPOS

At the age of 46, Mr Asiimwe Kagari is a fully fledged traditional healer and foreseer with no regrets.

Looking back at the white color person of his past, Asiimwe says he is much happier doing what he calls a greater mission – using supernatural powers he claims to have inherited from the Bachwezi demigods to cure a spectrum of diseases and curses.

Asiimwe, who quit his job at the World Food Program to take over from his parents as a traditional healer and fortune teller, yesterday hosted the minister of Gender Labor and Social Development Hon. Janat Mukwaya at his base in Katerananga, Biharwe Division in Mbarara municipality.

Gender Minister Janat Mukwaya (L) being shown around Asiimwe’s shrine in Biharwe Mbarara

He is currently the head of the Uganda Barangi Healers Association (UBHA).

Having quit his job in Kigali, Rwanda just last year, Asiimwe currently boosts of a strong clientele from mainly Uganda, Tanzania and the RDC.

He is taking in the footsteps of his father Eryesafu Karibita Kagari, a renowned foreseer who died back in the 1970s.

After his mother’s passing in 2005, Asiimwe last year decided to come back home and take over the healing business using Chwezi powers.

Asiimwe’s shrine

During his consecration, he recalls, he was told “never to steal, drink alcohol or touch any intoxicants, but just keep praying.”

“I was taught how to pray and I kept on praying. Nothing special was given to me but I just heal people who come here and they come back to thank me,” he told the minister.

Ever since he took over the Bachwezi powers he says he has treated over 400 people from 35 districts countrywide, DRC and Tanzania.

Asiimwe is also a wealthy man

Asiimwe says that he only heals ‘satanic evil diseases’ but for anything else like malaria, he advises people to go to the hospital for treatment.

“We don’t treat such diseases; we just refer them to hospitals. Sometimes those that don’t have money, I give them my own money to go to the hospital.”

On the challenges he faces, Asiimwe says he gets interference from religious leaders and sometimes the police.

“Police officers accuse us of causing insecurity while religious leaders take us to be interfering with the church. I myself am a protestant; I am not against religion or God,” he adds.

Local leaders join in the dance at the function

Advice

Asiimwe says the Bachwezi are not there to interfere with the Church or government health programs.

He also warns, “Here we don’t have money to give away; we believe in saving and working and not wasting money, hoping that you will come here and get it back.”

At the event, the Gender Minister Janat Mukwaya hailed the traditional healers for the role they play in development and said government is not against them.

Minister Janat Mukwaya appreciated the work of Traditional healers in the country

The minister condemned government security operatives which rush to interfere in their work with no strong grounds.

She however warned that those use this avenue to commit crimes such as child sacrifice that the law will hunt them down.

To the Uganda Barangi Healers Association (UBHA), the area MP Michael Tusiime contributed 1million Shs for their own development.

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan and Africa Oil & Power have agreed to work in partnership on a slew of initiatives to promote foreign direct investment in the East African country.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit is expected to present a keynote address at Africa Oil & Power, to be held June 5-7, 2017 in Cape Town.

The conference will also host a special Market Spotlight session on South Sudan which will feature Minister of Petroleum Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth alongside key industry leadership to discuss developments in the industry.

According to South Sudan officials, the war troubled government has adopted a strongly pro-business attitude with the hope that expansions in the petroleum sector and heightened exploration activity will stimulate its economy.

Once one of sub-Saharan Africa’s mightiest hydrocarbon economies, South Sudan has seen oil production decline since the country has grappled with civil conflicts with a rebel faction.

South Sudan currently produces 130,000 barrels per day but is capable of daily output of 500,000 barrels. The Ministry of Petroleum has been undergoing some important negotiations with oil companies to enter the market and has previously considered launching its first licensing round.

The Market Spotlight session on South Sudan will gather the industry’s key participants to discuss developments in the sector, including exploration activity, production outlooks, energy security, corporate finance, downstream and export infrastructure. Africa Oil & Power will produce a range of resources for the South Sudanese government to promote its activities.

“We are truly honored that the Government of South Sudan has agreed to participate in Africa Oil & Power,” said Guillaume Doane, CEO of Africa Oil & Power.

“South Sudan has a proud legacy in the petroleum sector and has shown a huge willingness to attract companies to the country and develop its abundance of hydrocarbons. The country recognizes that unlocking those natural resources is vital to fostering economic growth, restoring peace and stability and we hope to be useful in those efforts.”

“South Sudan is truly honored to participate in Africa’s premier energy industry event,” said Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Minister of Petroleum for South Sudan.

“Our country strives to restore its rightful place in Africa’s hydrocarbons sector and we see this an opportunity for our head of state H.E. General Salva Kiir Mayardit to outline our vision for the industry and attract investors to South Sudan.”

The participation of the South Sudan government follows the commitment of several high-level government to Africa Oil & Power 2017, including: H.E. Patrice Trovoada, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Principe; and H.E. Francisco Pascual Obama Asue, Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea; H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea; and Hon. Tina Joemat-Pettersson, Minister of Energy for South Africa.

Football fraternity in Tanzania is mourning in grief following the sudden death of a player during a local under 20 league match on Sunday.

The player, by the names of Ismail Khalfan Mrisho, who plays for Mbao FC collapsed and died in the 58th minute after a light tackle from a Mwadui FC player

Mrisho had earlier in the 27th minute grabbed the opener with a clinical back flick before the ill fated incident in the second half. The match was staged in Kagera.

“I regret to announce the sudden death of Ismail Mrisho.He collapsed on the pitch during an U20 league match,” Tanzania football federation president Jamal Malinzi confirmed. “He was a Mbao FC player and the game was between his team and Mwadui U20.The TFF Medical team is following up this sad event very closely. May Allah  rest his soul in eternal peace.Amen”

The cause of the death has not yet been revealed though its highly suspected to be a cardiac arrest case.

The opposition in Parliament sitting on the Appointments Committee have Monday boycotted the vetting of the new Electoral Commission (EC) members who were recently sent before the committee by President Museveni.

Recently, DP president,Norbert Mao who is also the Chairman of the Interparty Organization for Dialogue (IPOD) petitioned the Speaker of Parliament calling upon her to stay the vetting process.

According to the Leader of Opposition Winnie Kizza, IPOD was working on a process to the effect that the issues in Citizens Compact of free and fair elections, which suggested an independent Electoral Commission involve a commission that is no longer appointed by the president.

“In July IPOD met President Museveni at State House in July where issues of an Independent EC were discussed and the president said that the process was going to be first tracked. He ordered the Prime Minister to organize a meeting so that these issues are further discussed,” said the LOP.

“When the names came out, IPOD through Mao wrote a petition to the Speaker saying that the process should be given a chance to continue. Well we haven’t received any communication form the Speaker whether the president has accepted that the process continues or not.”

Kiiza said the opposition still believes in IPOD and that what the president committed himself to do in the meeting at State House is still on.

“Our process is still on and we are not attending the vetting because the process that the president communicated to us is still incomplete. The president should explain to us why he hurriedly appointed EC members without communicating to his colleagues with whom they were in a meeting.”

Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) with leaders in Kasese are set to meet the International Criminal Court (ICC) Registrar, Herman von Hebel over the recent clashes in Kasese that left hundreds of people dead.

The opposition have since the clashes accused the security organs of using excessive force to attack the Omusinga of Rwenzururu Charles Mumbere’s palace a week ago where dozens of people were killed.

“The FDC demanded and still demand an independent inquiry into the mass murders in Kasese, the police and the UPDF are a party to this conflict and can’t pretend to be the ones investigating,” noted the party Spokesperson, Ibrahim SemujuNganda at the party Headquarters on Monday.

“Government continues to behave suspiciously; up to now we haven’t understood why they decided to carry the bodies into the barracks. If you are not hiding anything, why would you bury civilians in barracks,” he said in reference to the mass burial of the unclaimed bodies yesterday.

Police and the army maintained they carried out the operation after the king refused to surrender his guards, part of whom had just killed police officers in an attack

The commander of the raid Brig Peter Elweru has since demanded an apology from the politicians who he accused of misleading the King.

Nganda observed that FDC together with the leadership of Kasese will be seeking to hold the individual UPDF and police officers that participated in this mass murder.

“Brig. Elweru and Asuman Mugyenyi should be put on notice that it’s no longer possible to hide in the institution of police and military to go and committee crimes these particular individuals will be pursued locally and internationally.

“Before I came here, I have been speaking to Kasese leaders including MPs and they are trying to fix an appointment with the Registrar of ICC Herman von Hebelwhom who we’ve learnt he is in the country to prepare logistics for the trial of Dominic Ongwen.”

“Kasese leaders are trying to access the ICC registrar for preliminary consultation on how they can formally present a petition to have the matter investigated by ICC and have the perpetrators investigated.”