As it happened: Uganda Today - Wednesday January 16
Jan 16, 2019
The age limit appeal hearing at Supreme Court, second day of Makerere University graduation and updates from Kenya after a day of terror.
ROLLING NEWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
By Joseph Kizza
@joekizza
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1:00pm
Have a good afternoon
Unfortunately, I have to cut short this live page - for today.
Will be back tomorrow.
Remember the 2018 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be released on Thursday.
Cheers!
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12:50pm
At the Supreme Court
Earlier inside the Supreme Court where the hearing of the age limit appeal unfolded.
Erias Lukwago, who the Kampala Lord Mayor, is part of the petitioners' legal team. Lawyer Male Mabirizi, one of the petitioners, has represented himself.
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12:31pm
Nairobi hotel attackers 'shot dead'
According to AFP, CCTV footage broadcast on Kenyan media showed four black-clad, heavily armed men entering the complex on Tuesday afternoon.
At least one of them blew himself up at the start of the attack.
A police source said two attackers had been shot dead Wednesday morning after a prolonged shootout.
More HERE.
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12:23pm
WATCH: Update on Kenya
Across the border.
#KenyaAttack pic.twitter.com/U7URCNXnSC
— New Vision UGANDA (@newvisionwire) January 16, 2019
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12:16pm
Beyond the sky
On his behalf, CP Fred Enanga pledged to work with everyone as he did before. "The sky will not even be the limit" he said. The team handed over a plaque to Afande Enanga to appreciate his efforts in serving Uganda. pic.twitter.com/lZwDOIOCSE
— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) January 16, 2019
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12:10pm
Change of guard
If this were football, we would be calling this part substitution.
Outgoing Police spokesperson Emilian Kayima has handed over office to his successor Fred Enanga, who starts a second stint in this position.
Kayima was all praises for the team he headed as "committed and competent officers that worked as a family".
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11:40am
At the Supreme Court
On Wednesday, it was the government's turn to make their submissions before the panel of sevem judges led by Chief Justice Bart Katureebe.
Attorney General William Byaruhanga was the first to deliver his oral arguments, before the court went into recess.
The government team is counter-arguing a case by a group of petitioners to have the ruling by the Constitutional Court on the lifting of the presidential age limit quashed.
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11:30am
'We are grieving as a country'
Kenya Television Network relayed President Kenyatta's address to the nation.
"We are grieving as a country, and my heart and that of every Kenyan goes out to the innocent men and women violated by senseless violence
"We are a country governed by laws, rules and regulations. A country that embraces peaceful co-existence. We believe in these principles and values even in the face of adversity
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11:20am
'14 innocent lives lost'
Kenyatta says over a dozen people were slain by "these murderous terrorists".
Uhuru: As of this moment we have confirmation that 14 innocent lives were lost through the hand of these murderous terrorists#CowardsAreCowards#WeShallOvercome#RiversideAttack pic.twitter.com/1IXjT4gWBN
— ktn (@KTNKenya) January 16, 2019
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11:15am
President: All terrorists eliminated
President Uhuru Kenyatta has addressed the nation on Tuesday's deadly attack.
Uhuru: I can now confirm that the security operation in Dusit complex is over and all the terrorists eliminated #CowardsAreCowards#WeShallOvercome#RiversideAttack pic.twitter.com/bpAKIM9oD1
— ktn (@KTNKenya) January 16, 2019
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10:47am
An active crime scene
A message from the Police to the public.
We wish to caution all members of the public including politicians that Dusit Hotel and the area around 14 Riverside Drive is a Crime Scene that is under an active security operation.Until it is declared safe, everyone not actively involved in the operation should avoid the area.
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 16, 2019
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10:38am
Vending of cooked food banned
The KCCA health inspector, Dr Emilian Ahimbisibwe, says they will crack down on all those who do not follow the food vending regulations.
According to the regulations, anybody who sells food in the city must have undergone a medical check-up by KCCA and is issued a licence to vend cooked food.
"Only persons working in restaurants and hotels are entitled to selling food stuffs since they have the requirement from KCCA," Ahimbisibwe says.
More on this story HERE.
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10:27am
WATCH: Earlier at Makerere
VIDEO: The Academic procession at the 2nd day of #Mak69thGrad. pic.twitter.com/4DHOFdzfsN
— Makerere University (@MakerereU) January 16, 2019
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10:20am
WATCH: Around Uganda
Around Uganda: Dott services on the spot over Doko rice scheme
— New Vision UGANDA (@newvisionwire) January 16, 2019
Details and more stories in the full bulletin
Visit https://t.co/smlDq3h75u#NewVisionTV cc. @ruthdavoice pic.twitter.com/PS1EsJrOQj
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10:15am
At the Supreme Court
The Attorney General is making his arguments.
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10:10am
Age limit appeal: The Background
On July 26, 2018, the Constitutional Court, in a majority decision of 4:1 okayed the removal of presidential age limit, but unanimously declared the seven-year extension of the term of MPs and local government as unconstitutional.
In the ruling, the Deputy Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, justices Remmy Kasule, Elizabeth Musoke and Cheborion Barishaki agreed with the removal of the presidential age limit, while Justice Kenneth Kakuru dissented and wanted the entire Act nullified.
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9:55am
Age limit appeal: Lawyers put up defence
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9:50am
Age limit appeal: Supreme Court back in session
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court - the top-most court in the country - is back for a second day of hearing of the age limit petition. On Tuesday, the petitioners, including lawyer Male Mabirizi (who represented himself), presented their oral submissions before the seven-member panel.
Today, it's the government's turn to respond.
The court sits in Kololo.
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9:45am
All set at Makerere University
The graduands, accompanied by their loved ones, made the trip to the hill early enough on Wednesday.
Today is the second of four days of the event.
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9:37am
Day two at MUK
The skies are opening up over Makerere University on the second day of the 69th graduation.
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9:30am
First Lady Museveni also recognised
For promoting education and research.
I salute Mama @JanetMuseveni on being given an award by Makerere Convocation for her great work in promoting education and research. pic.twitter.com/3gTzY1ttSI
— Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe) January 15, 2019
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9:23am
President Museveni recognised
For publishing a thesaurus.
I congratulate President @KagutaMuseveni upon being awarded for his scholarly publication, the first indegeneous African language thesaurus. I similarly congratulate all Graduands upon this achievement. pic.twitter.com/9Qb0ysYkP6
— Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe) January 15, 2019
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9:15am
Learning curve
Despite defeat, the Cubs picked up valuable lessons from their excursion.
https://t.co/7a3ugerNTI@MosesMagogo @rogersbyamukama @AhmedMarsha @EstherMusoke @EdgarSWatson @CAF_Online
— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) January 15, 2019
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9:10am
Cubs stutter in Burundi
Meanwhile, Uganda's U-17 side were away in Bujumbura for a friendly against the nation's U-20 side.
In the end, the hosts reigned supreme.
International Friendly
— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) January 15, 2019
FT' Burundi U20 2:0 Uganda U17. Goals by Mavugo Cedric 6' and Kanakimana Bienvenue 73'@MosesMagogo @rogersbyamukama @AhmedMarsha @EstherMusoke @EdgarSWatson @CAF_Online @newvisionwire @bukeddeonline @sanyukatv pic.twitter.com/p4k0SZ4kfu
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8:50am
Top student
The cream of the cream.
Galiwango Kasozi Steven from @MakCAES has been recognized for his outstanding academic performance as the best student in the Sciences at the 69th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University. Steven scored a 4.84 CGPA out of 5.0 #Mak69thGrad pic.twitter.com/mO18JmEW8H
— Makerere University (@MakerereU) January 15, 2019
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8:44am
Uganda Cup: Vipers sting Plascon
Four goals with reply.
Abraham Ndugwa scored a brace, with an own goal from Desmond Kyobe and Halid Lwalilwa also on target as the Venoms cruised to a 4-0 win against Fufa Big side Kansai Plascon.
— Vipers Sports Club (@VipersSC) January 16, 2019
📷 | Here are some images from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/tm0SLXKNBS
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8:38am
Uganda Cup: Vipers slither to Uganda last-16
It was a routine progression to the round of 16 of the Uganda Cup for Vipers SC as they obliterated a hapless Kansai Plascon at St. Mary's Stadium.
This man you see in the picture below struck twice as the Venoms eased their way into the next stage of the competition. Abraham Ndugwa is his name.
Read full story HERE.
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8:34am
What happened on Tuesday
As a new day rolls out before us, catch up on the some of the topical events that happened on Tuesday.
Head over HERE to relive how events unfolded.
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8:29am
What the papers are saying
Parliament politics, party politics as well as a census in livestock all on one page.
(Get Wednesday's #EPAPER here 👉http://bit.ly/vgepaper)
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8:23am
What the papers are saying
Kenya takes the lead in today's edition of the New Vision.
(Get Wednesday's #EPAPER here 👉http://bit.ly/vgepaper)
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8:17am
Out - finally!
Flair for Her editor Siima Sabiti had her sister trapped in the besieged hotel complex in Nairobi. After hours of anxiety, she was finally out.
She's out.
— Siima K K Sabiti (@kanyindo) January 16, 2019
To everyone asking. No, my sister isn't out yet. Yes, we've heard from her. No, nothing in the news. Yes, we're holding it together. Somehow. Praying for everyone still caught up in this awful attack. #Nairobi #Dusit #RiversideAttack
— Siima K K Sabiti (@kanyindo) January 15, 2019
#UgandaToday
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8:15am
Dark day across the border
Kenya is in mourning a day after a deadly attack at a hotel complex in the capital Nairobi.
#UgandaToday
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8:00am
A new day is upon us
Good morning, welcome here.
Woke up to an early morning downpour where you stay? Personally, I seemed out of place with my wet jacket as I landed in the city en route to my work place.
Funny this weather, huh?
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