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In an effort to continue supporting development programs in Kazo district, Hon Jennifer Muheesi, the woman member of parliament Kazo district has lobbied UGX 94million to facilitate the development of parish associations.
The funds which were lobbied from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of Uganda under the program of Parish community development Model will facilitate Rwakahaya and Rwemengo parishes in Kanoni Sub-county and Kagaramira Parish in Nkungu Sub-county all in Kazo district whereby each parish is entitled to at least UGX 30million.
Residents of select parishes attend induction meeting about how to get the UGX 30m.
Obed Timbaganya, the Personal Assistant to the legislator said that the money is already on the district account.
“There is a need for those groups in each parish to sit and organize themselves and see how to secure that money,” said Timbaganya.
Oscar Ayebazibwe, an official from OPM, told Kazo FM that Hon. Muheesi requested for money to enhance the development in all the parishes of Kazo District but unfortunately, the budget was not friendly, and they decided to give these three parishes.
Lay Can. Edward Kibwenga and Hillary Mwebesa, the LC II chairpersons for Rwemengo and Rwakahaya parish respectively expressed their gratitude towards the legislator for the lobby.
The Israel forces manning the occupied West bank, have shot and killed a veteran Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh.
Shireen, 51 met her death as she covered an Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp, when the soldiers shot her in the face, depite having a press vest to identify her job.
Ali al-Samoudi, a Palestinian journalist was left injured in the incident, although his condition is reportedly not worrying.
The Qatar-based Al Jazeera news channel in a statement called Shireen’s killing an ‘assassination in cold blood’ and is appealing for international investigations to hold the Israeli forces culpable of the killing.
Meanwhile, the US envoy to Israel, Tom Nides is calling for a probe into Shireen’s killing, whom he says had a US citizenship, although she comes from Palestine.
Airtel Uganda in partnership with Buganda Kingdom have unveiled the 2022 Kabaka Birthday Run kit under the theme “Men against AIDS to Save the Girl Child” aimed at fighting HIV/AIDs.
At a press conference that held on Tuesday at Bulange-Mengo, Buganda Kingdom Headquarters, it was revealed that this year’s run is intended to drive awareness about HIV/AIDS and encourage men to be at the forefront by urging them to get tested, get treated and ultimately protect women against infection.
For the past 9 years, Airtel Uganda has sponsored the Kabaka Birthday run, an annual event to mark Kabaka’s birthday celebrations whereby this year’s run is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 3rd July 2022, and will be flagged off by Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
Speaking during the press briefing, Manoj Murali, the Managing Director Airtel Uganda said that as Airtel strives to change the lives of Ugandans through such programs, it is privileged to be part of the Kabaka Birthday Run and pledged future commitment and support to Buganda Kingdom.
Manoj Murali, the Managing Director Airtel Ugandagiving his remarks duringthe unveiling of the 2022 Kabaka Birthday Run kit that was held at Bulange-Mengo on Tuesday.
“This year marks 9 years of continued commitment toward Buganda kingdom, a partnership we are proud of because of the positive impact it creates in the communities where we operate. Beyond the run, we have participated in various initiatives like the annual Masaza Football tournament, the Kabaka’s coronation, among many other activities organized by the kingdom,” said Murali.
Representatives from Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom during the unveiling of the 2022 Kabaka Birthday Run kit that was held at Bulange-Mengo on Tuesday.
The kit unveiling event was graced by the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who said that the campaign against HIV requires behavioral change and sharing of key information noting that, “The biggest weapon we need in this fight is research-based information that will uphold the UNAIDS mission of eliminating the virus spread by 2030. And to achieve this we must embark on sensitization drives like what we do through initiatives like the Kabaka Birthday Run.”
Going by the latest UNAIDS Data fact sheet, every week around 5000 young women aged 15–24 years become infected with HIV every week, and in sub-Saharan Africa, six in seven new HIV infections among adolescents aged 15–19 years are among girls. The statistics further reveal that Young women aged 15–24 years are twice more likely to be living with HIV than men.
Owek. Mayiga added that, “We believe the contribution towards the run will greatly support in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We appreciate Airtel’s support over the years to the Kingdom and the entire country.”
The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga giving his remarks duringthe unveiling of the 2022 Kabaka Birthday Run kit that was held at Bulange-Mengo on Tuesday.
Kits can be purchased at select Airtel Shops including; Airtel Shop New Taxi Park, Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka, and Thobani Centre. Alternatively, one can use Airtel Money by dialing *185#, select payments, enter the amount plus their PIN to confirm the payment, and then pick their Kit at the mentioned points.
“I would like to urge Ugandans who have used technology to change the lives of others to participate in the Airtel Uganda Needs More of You Campaign by sharing those stories to inspire others,” said Murali in conclusion.
In a bid to celebrate the resilience of customers, MTN Mobile Money Uganda launched the 4th edition of the highly rewarding MoMoNyabo promotion with prizes worth over 2.5 billion shillings to be won by over 16,000 MTN MoMo customers and agents across the country.
The promotion which was launched on Monday 9th May 2022 in Kampala, Ugandaunder the theme MoMoNyabo Waaka, seeks to reward customers making deposits of UGX 20,000/- or more on their MTN Mobile Money accounts with a chance to win prizes including 24 brand new Toyota Succeed cars and mobile money worth UGX 1,600,000,000.
Three lucky customers will win Toyotas every week while 2,000 will each win UGX 100,000/- mobile money every week for 8 weeks. Over 5,000 MTN Mobile Money agents countrywide, who despite the two difficult years of lockdown continue to hustle to make it and excel in their business performance will get mobile money over the period of the promotion.
A caravan of cars that are up for grabs by MTN customers who take part in the MTN MoMo Nyabo Waaka promotion launched on Monday in Kampala. MTN Customers can simply deposit UGX20,000 to stand a chance to win a car.
Speaking at the launch of the MoMoNyabo Waaka promotion, Richard Yego, the MTN Mobile Money Managing Director said that they are happy to engage and excite the MTN MoMo customers again now that the economy is fully reopened.
“Through this campaign, MTN MoMo will be giving away cars and cash (through MTN MoMo) to active MoMo customers who will deposit Money on their MoMo accounts,” said Yego.
Richard Yego, the MTN Mobile Money Managing Director speaking at the MTN MoMo Nyabo Waaka promotion launch on Monday in Kampala.
Yego explained that the more deposits customers make, the higher their chances of winning. He also clarified that after depositing cash to enter the draw, customers can choose how to use their money.
“You can use it for shopping with MTN MoMoPay, paying bills like Yaka or water, buy airtime, voice and data bundles, sending money at zero fees using the MTN MoMo app or simply keep it safe on your phone,” said Yego.
Having been launched in Uganda 13 years ago, MTN MoMo remains a fast, simple, convenient, secure, and affordable way of transferring money, making payments, and performing other transactions using a mobile phone.
The 4th edition of the MoMoNyabo promotions date back to 2018 and with the reopening of the economy, this year’s MoMoNyabo Waaka promises to be yet another exciting edition of transforming thousands of lives with over 20,000 customers and agents set to win cars and cash prizes.
The draws will be conducted live on NBS and Bukedde TV every Thursday at 8.30 pm, with daily updates at the same time.
MTN MoMo customers are urged to stay vigilant and be ware of conmen by keeping their PINs safe to avoid falling prey to fraudsters.
MTN MoMo Nyabo Waaka promotion-related information will be dispatched through mainstream media, the MTN website and social media handles including www.youtube.com/mtnug and www.twitter.com/mtnug.
All the Winners shall be contacted only by 0312120000.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations Department(CID) has charged a teacher at Ambrosoli International School, Bugolobi identified as Belly Kirimwimana for the allegedly defiling a three and a half year-old, female pupil.
It is alleged that during the month of February and March, Kirimwimana used his finger to inappropriately sexually assault the victim.
Fred Enanga, the Police spokesperson confirmed the incident saying the child was found with bruises and inflammation in her private parts. Enanga added that in one of her statements, the victim told the parents that the teacher has bad manners and will be eaten by a dragon.
“We want to thank the parents for reporting the matter to the police, and the school administrators for cooperating with us. It truly showed that their first priority was always their pupils,” Enanga said in a statement.
He expressed concern that more children could have been victimized by this teacher and called upon parents and the school administrators to talk to their children to establish whether or not they could have been victimized by the suspect.
Enanga urged all school proprietors and administrators to adopt best practices that promote the safety and welfare of children at school adding that it is necessary to establish and enforce rules, offer training and provide reminders about high risk situations.
“They should always comply with law, by reporting all incidents of child sexual abuse, so that no teacher escapes from credible allegations of child abuse,” he guided.
Enanga advised that school children should never be left alone with teachers or other staff emphasizing that thorough background checks are a MUST to ensure teachers with poor records are not hired.
The teacher was charged with aggravated defilement and remanded till 24.05.2022.
Science teachers in all government-aided secondary schools across the country have laid down their tools protesting the government’s failure to effect salary enhancements as promised in the last financial year.
On 22nd April 2022, the science teachers under their umbrella body Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union (UPSTU) announced that they would lay down their tools starting May 9, 2022, demanding a salary increment effective July 2022 when the new budget begins to operate.
Vicent Elong, the UPSTU national chairperson says that in the first budget framework paper, UGX 111b had been earmarked to enhance salaries for secondary science teachers and UGX 27b for scientists in tertiary institutions.
He added that this money has however been reallocated.
A section of science teachers holding placards citing their grievances on 9th May 2022. (Courtesy Photo)
Last year, the teachers accused officials in the ministries of Education, Public Service, and Finance of diverting the UGX 111b meant for their salary enhancement in the 2022/23 financial year adding that the budget framework paper does not reflect the item.
Elong says they will not listen to any empty promises but want to see that their money is allocated in the 2022/23 budget.
The sit-down strike is meant to protest the government’s failure to enhance their salaries and improve their working conditions and push the ministries of Education and Public Service to include salary enhancement in the next financial year, whose budget estimates are said to be in the final stages of being approved by parliament.
A section of science teachers holding placards citing their grievances on 9th May 2022. (Courtesy Photo)
UPSTU has at least 16 sub-regions countrywide, all of which resolved in their different executive meetings to lay down tools until the ministry of Public Service enhances their salaries.
Ramadhan Katende, the UPSTU coordinator greater Masaka sub-region said that they are not ready to return to class until government responds to their long awaited demand.
He added that they are in touch with the network in the region and unanimously agreed to participate in the sit-down strike to move the ministry of finance to respond to their salary demands.
Geoffrey Ojara Ojiri, the Chairperson UPSTU Acholi sub-region said that their members won’t enter class until they get clear feedback from the government.
The teachers want the ministry of Public Service to implement the presidential directive and Cabinet resolutions of August 24, 2021, of enhancing salaries for all scientists, including science teachers, to UGX 4m for the newly-appointed degree holders and UGX 3m for diploma holders.
First Lady Janet Museveni, also minister of Education and Sports, President Museveni and the leaders of UNATU at Kololo for world teachers day where Museveni said that he wants science teachers’ salaries enhanced.
Last week, the Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni said that she was aware of the teachers’ plight and that government was working towards addressing it.
Gonzaga Ssewungu, the Kalungu East MP, who has been a frontline advocate for teachers’ rights cautioned government against the move of enhancing salaries for science teachers at the expense of their counterparts who teach arts, saying it would cause financial and social disparities in the sector and discourage others.
“What are you trying to show us? Is it that those who teach arts are useless and so unwanted?” he questioned.
The minister however said that the issue of salary increment is not an issue of science teachers only but cuts across. She said something needs to be done to ensure that all the salaries of teachers nationwide are increased.
Despite the outcry of learners, school administrators and the minister of education for science teachers to be patient, UPSTU members remain adamant saying they will not conduct any class until the government fulfills its promise to enhance their salaries as they have done for scientists in other sectors.
The teachers say that government is non-committal on its pledges and that it has continued to divert funds meant to enhance salaries for the science teachers and they refuse to be easily pushed to subsequent financial years, as has always been the case.
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged graduates to avoid rushing for quick riches which may result into corruption as they join the employment world.
Speaking at the Bishop Stuart University graduation ceremony, Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo the Vice president, who represented the president as the guest of honor urged graduates to be patriotic and be active participants in the fight against corruption by relevantly using skills acquired from school to find solutions to challenges affecting the society.
Speaking at the same function, Bishop Dr. Sheldon Mwesigwa, the University chancellor told graduates that the qualifications they got are not enough to make them succeed and asked the graduands not to settle but go for further studies as the world is constantly changing every day.
Prof Mauda Kamatenesi, the University Vice Chancellor challenged the graduands to go and change the situation in Uganda, Africa and world for better living.
Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama, the Mbarara city south legislator who was one of the guests noted that Uganda unemployment levels are high and urged parents to provide startup capital to their children to start their own businesses instead of looking for jobs after graduation.
Graduands awaiting graduation at Bishop Stuart University. (FILE PHOTO).
Two students garnered PhDs and two others got master’s degrees from Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara city where a total of 1772 students graduated on Friday 6th May in different disciplines.
The deputy speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has given a 3 months ultimatum to Khalisa construction company to rectify all the shoddy work that was done on Mayanga seed school in Mayanga Sub-county, Mitooma district or else they face law.
Representing the minister of Education and sports, Jannet Museveni as the guest of honour at the commissioning of Mayanga seed school, Tayebwa made the directive noting that with respect to the funds allocated to this project, there should be no reason for buildings to have cracked floors adding that the same company has been doing better work in other districts with the same amount of money.
Tayebwa attributed this to poor supervision from the district Engineer and the CAOs office and ordered for a team from Inspector General of Government’s office to come in one week time and do investigations.
He promised whoever did not do their work to be handled as the law suggests.
Speaking at the same function, Benon Karyeija the LCV chairperson Mitooma district revealed that whenever he could caution the concerned parties to rectify the problem, he was always seen as an enemy but luckily enough the truth has come in broad daylight.
He requested the deputy speaker to give them a serious hand in fighting such issues that portray a bad image to the government.
Dilapidated structure of a seed school before commissioning. (FILE PHOTO)Dilapidated structure of a seed school before commissioning. (FILE PHOTO)
Samuel Ainebyona, the Mayanga Seed school Head teacher asked for quick intervation into these matters so that the school can fully be given to them which he says will uplift the education standards of the area.
Janet Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, earlier this year revealed that government plans to construct up to 259 seed schools in several Sub-counties across the country under the Inter-Government Fiscal Transfer (UgIFT) programme.
Adding that the construction will be handled in three phases; the first one covering 117 schools, the second one will cover 115 schools and 27 schools will be constructed in the third phase all as part of the government’s commitment to implementing its policy of ensuring that there is a government secondary school in every Sub-county.
Kenshunga animal market and loading site in Nyakasharara-Kenshunga Sub-county kiruhura district, was on Thursday 5th May 2022 reopened after being closed for more a year.
The market closure was due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) whose first phase is said to have been in December, 2020 in Kenshunga in Kiruhura district and later spread like a wildfire to the neighbouring districts.
This forced the district authorities to put tough measure mitigating the wide spread of FMD including the closing of animal loading sites.
Speaking during the reopening, Matsiko Perez Mujwani, the LC III chairman Kenshunga Sub-county said that FMD severely destroyed the economy as loading sites have for a long time been inactive.
Mujwani however revealed that after the re-opening, about 150 cows and 50 goats were brought for sale.
Matsiko urged the traders to emphasize quality and not to bring animals from other districts to the market which could return the disease.
He further asked the traders to be patient and appealed to the local council chairpersons not to grant permission to animals that have not been cleared by veterinary officers.
Mujwani said that for fear of FMD returning to hit Kiruhura, they will focus on its prevention and promised to iron out the remaining issues with the district authorities, adding that he is hopeful they will soon reach an agreement.
Movit Products Limited has this Friday on May 06th, 2022joined the Muslim fraternity at Kibuli and Old Kampala Mosques to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan in the Islam faith.
Movit Products Limited, Uganda’s leading manufacturer of personal and body care products joined the Muslims for Eid al-Fitr celebrations for the 7th year through handing the fraternity a consignment of food stuffs and material support including; Rice, Sugar, Maize Flour, Cooking Oil, Wheat Flour and Washing Soap as a show of friendship, love and care.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Eric Karungi, the Regional Business Manager Movit Products said that, “Movit Products has had a long-standing relationship with the Muslim fraternity in Uganda –adding that the company recognizes the importance of observing Ramadhan and the value of giving and sharing with the fraternity.”
Erick Karungi, (left) hands over a carton of Movit Family Soap to Sheikh Abdul-Salaam Mutyaba.
Sheikh Abdul Salaam Mutyaba, Executive Imaam Kibuli Mosque, commended the staff and management of Movit for not tiring in doing good especially during Ramadhan.
“On behalf of fellow believers, we wish to express our gratitude to you for the contribution you continue to make during Ramadhan when many need it and we are extremely delighted with your good gesture,” said Sheikh Mutyaba.
Muslims waiting for Movit Products food items at Kibuli Mosque
The Movit firm also shared the celebration with Muslims in other parts of the country including; Mbale, Arua and Mbarara by giving similar food stuff.
Sheikh Abdul-Salam Mutyaba (right) speaks to the media during the handover of food items at Kibuli Mosque.
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which muslims strictly observe a 30-day fasting from dawn to sunset while seeking more guidance from Allah. The common practice during Ramadan includes a pre-dawn meal before the fast called the “suhur”, while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is the “Iftar”.
Muslims also engage in increased prayer and charity during Ramadhan which according to the holy Quran, Allah will double fold the reward of the charity giver, as seen in Al Hadid: 18 which says; “Verily those who give alms–be they men or women, -and give Allah a beautiful loan shall be repaid after increasing it many times; and theirs shall be a generous reward.”
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated worldwide with a big feast, charity, gift exchanges and visiting of friends and family.
