As it happened: Uganda Today - Tuesday January 22
Jan 22, 2019
President Museveni flew to Switzerland to join other leaders at the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, with key discussions to focus on how to make globalization work for everyone.
ROLLING NEWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Presented by Joseph Kizza
@joekizza
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3:30pm
That's all for today here
Meet up again tomorrow.
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3:20pm
KCCA update on road works
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) say they are in advanced stages of starting works for Kulambiro, Lukuli and Kabuusu-Bunamwaya-Lweza roads with funding from the World Bank.
"The procurement process took a little longer than projected given that we would like to recruit competent firms that will deliver the subprojects within the stipulated time and cost," the authority said in a Tuesday press release.
The timeline
• December 2018 - February 2019: Road design review by the Supervising Consultant.
• January 2019 - Clearance of best evaluated bidder by the World Bank
• February - Publishing of the best evaluated bidder
• Mid-March 2019 - Review and Approval of Contract by Solicitor General
• End of March 2019 - Signing of the Contract
• April - May 2019: Mobilization of Contractor to site; deploys equipment, road
construction starts.
• April 2019 - September 2020: Construction and completion of road
construction.
We are in advanced stages of commencing the planned works
— KCCA (@KCCAUG) January 22, 2019
for Kulambiro, Lukuli and Kabuusu-Banawaya-Lweza among others with funding from the @WorldBank. Updates about Kulambiro, Lukuli & Kabusu-Bunamwaya-Lweza Roads in this MEDIA RELEASE ➝ https://t.co/THXNwMrUEw #KCCAatWork pic.twitter.com/65iF0m1h0B
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2:15pm
UGANDA CUP: KCCA turn focus back home
After an unsuccessful campaign in this season's CAF Confederation Cup, KCCA FC have not had a lot of time to settle back in, as they come up against Tooro United in the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32 today.
After being knocked out by Congo Brazzaville side AS Otoho on Sunday, the Ugandan premier league table toppers will now ensure that they don't see the door prematurely against a premier league side in the local cup.
In today's other games, Kireka Utd will host Wakiso United while Kiboga Young will face St Mary's FC for a place in the last-16.
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2:10pm
Let's get sporty
OK, back here.
How about some sports news, huh?
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1:20pm
Lunch break
Off to grab something to eat. Will be back shortly.
Bon appetit!
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1:15pm
'Sleepless nights' for minister
Finance minister Matia Kasaija is apparently sleeping for four hours over youth unemployment.
Youth unemployment gives finance minister Matia Kasaija sleepless nights. 'I sleep for only four hours.' @newvisionwire pic.twitter.com/CkIxKoyFfD
— Apollo Mubiru (@ApolloMubiru) January 22, 2019
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12:53pm
WATCH: Around Uganda
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12:40pm
Davos 2019: Museveni flies to Switzerland
The 2019 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is starting today and will run until Friday.
President Museveni will be in the midst of presidents and business leaders from across the world for the event.
Read more here 👉 Has Davos made the world better?
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12:25pm
President Museveni off to Davos
The Ugandan leader has departed the country for the Swiss city of Davos to join other leaders at the World Economic Forum.
"The key discussions will focus on how to make globalization work for everyone, not just a few individuals," Museveni tweeted Tuesday.
I have left for Davos, Switzerland where I will join other leaders at the World Economic Forum. The key discussions will focus on how to make globalization work for everyone, not just a few individuals. #wef19 pic.twitter.com/3L3CNpq95B
— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) January 22, 2019
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12:17pm
Beware of mercury
Even in small amounts, exposure may cause serious health problems.
Exposure to #mercury - even small amounts - may cause serious health problems, and is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. Mercury may have #toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes. pic.twitter.com/CFDSsS6oXh
— WHO South-East Asia (@WHOSEARO) January 22, 2019
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11:50am
'Parliament to have passed 20 bills by May - Kadaga
The Speaker of Uganda's parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has said the House expects to have passed 20 bills by May this year. She said some bills need enough time for consultations yet they are tabled late.
For instance, the bill on electoral reforms is behind schedule.
Kadaga, while speaking on a local radio talk show on Monday, said that by the end of last year, Parliament had held 52 sittings, enacted 13 bills, passed 29 resolutions, considered 16 committee reports and received 37 ministerial statements.
She also touched on other issues, including the girl child and labour exportation.
According to the Speaker, one way to keep the girl child in school is the build more schools so that girls do not walk long distances. She added that young people need a wide range of support, including skills, so that they can take care of the basic needs.
And on the torture of Ugandans working in foreign nations, Kadaga pointed out that they have been asking government to set a mininum salary, hours of work and other terms for Ugandans working abroad - but that since the 8th Parliament, "we have been dodged".
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11:15am
'Two killed' in Nakirebe-Masaka Road accident
The mangled commuter taxi involved in the deadly crash, whose details have yet to be established.
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11:00am
'Two killed' in Nakirebe-Masaka Road accident
There are reports of coming through of an accident involving a truck and four commuter taxis along the Nakirebe-Masaka Road.
Two people have reportedly been killed and 30 others injured, according to a Bukedde reporter at the scene.
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10:50am
Two foreigners with 'ill motives' deported
The Police say they have deported two foreigners - a French national and Rwandan national - after they were found to be working with a "leading mobile telecom company" in acts which posed a threat to national security.
In a press release Tuesday, signed off by deputy Police spokesperson Polly Namaye, Police say the deportation of Olivier Prentout and Annie Tabura has "enabled us disrupt their intended plans of compromising our national security".
"We urge members of the public to remain alert and continue helping the Police and its sister agencies by reporting any suspicious activity."
Press release pic.twitter.com/8nnJWghOhQ
— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) January 22, 2019
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10:45am
Join the conversation
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10:40am
YOUR SAY: Makerere VC threatens to sack striking staff
Your responses on our post on Facebook
Eng Nythan Makerere: Like many other gov't institutions had/has been invaded by impunity syndrome. For long ,pipo have been acting the way they feel like; not used to reprimand,control etc. I don't think Nawangwe has personal issues with those lecturers; don't think he is such unreasonable;don't think he is such an incompetent manager. He is trying to uproot old habits. Old habits die hard.
Nangumya Ezra K Rigambagye: It's high time they separated politics from education, there is no one who's bigger than makerere, respect the law or be fired.. Period!!!!!!
Ivan Baguma: Leaders who rule by fear are cowards. This shows that the VC is insecure so he has to scare his subjects for him to be feared. Mr. VC be a man and solve problems affecting the university instead of scaring people that you will sack them. It doesn't help.
Otim Sam: Makerere should also try to adopt Kyambogo University way of doing things, how did they solve their issues?
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10:20am
WATCH: Nsimba dam and electricity generation
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10:00am
Mental health - Uganda's resources
The UN health agency WHO has published more than 150 country profiles of mental health resources available at national level.
Check out what resources are available in Uganda 👉 HERE.
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9:45am
< 2% of budget on mental health
The World Health Organisation is reporting that one in 10 people is estimated to need access to mental healthcare at any one time.
But on average, nations spend under 2% of their health budgets on mental health.
The difference between government spending on #MentalHealth in low- and high-income countries remains very high.
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) January 21, 2019
On average countries spend less than 2% of their health budgets on mental health. 👉 https://t.co/qzokla9xct pic.twitter.com/lR87KsODEo
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9:30am
Museveni issues directive on sports betting
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered authorities to stop issuing and renewing licences to betting firms in a bid to crack down on gambling, the finance minister said Monday.
"The directive was received on the matter and it is going to be implemented," minister David Bahati told AFP.
Bahati said Museveni had ordered that "from now onwards, no new companies are going to be licensed. Those which are already registered, no renewal of licences when they expire."
Gambling, especially in sport, has become a phenomenon across East Africa, driven by the ubiquity of satellite and digital television, with smartphones that enable online and app-based gambling.
In just a few years, betting shops have emerged widely in cities, towns and villages across Uganda.
(Check full story here)
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9:22am
What the papers are saying
The back pages . . .
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9:17am
What the papers are saying
Your free copy of the Schools Guide is in today's edition.
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9:15am
What the papers are saying
In OIL & GAS JOURNAL, experts urge government to expedite oil decisions - plus much more.
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9:12am
What the papers are saying
Sticky affairs at Makerere Universtity.
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9:10am
What the papers are saying
Today's New Vision leads with a story on cancer.
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9:07am
Today's quote
The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities. - James Allen
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9:05am
Good morning
Hello, welcome once again.
Hoping you woke up well today - and are alive n' kickin'!