As it happened: Uganda Today - Tuesday February 5

Feb 05, 2019

President Museveni pays a courtesy call on "my brother, His Highness Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi" and the two agree to resolve all pending kingdom issues soonest.

ROLLING NEWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

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6:30pm

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  Good night!


The day is done and dusted over here.

Will be back on Wednesday.

 

 

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6:25pm

What happened in the Uganda Premier League on Tuesday

A whole lot. Six games in total.

To begin with, table toppers KCCA FC made it five wins in their last six games with a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Onduparaka FC. Patrick Kaddu scored the decisive goal from the spot in the second half.

 

Defending champions Vipers SC also picked up maximum points against Nyamityobora FC in Mbarara (1-0) to keep their noses in title race, thanks to Noah Wafula's early strike. Victory helped the Venoms maintain a three-point gap with leaders KCCA.

Mbarara City were 2-0 winners over Maroons while URA FC beat Ndejje University 2-1.

Meanwhile, lowly Paidha Black Angels are still anchoring the table after registering a fifth successive draw with a 1-1 result against BUL FC. It was the same outcome as Kirinya Jinja SSS shared the spoils with Tooro United.

 

Tuesday results
   
KCCA    1-0    Onduparaka 
Jinja    1-1    Tooro United
Maroons    0-2    Mbarara City
Ndejje University    1-2    URA
Nyamityobora    0-1    Vipers
Paidha Black Angels    1-1    BUL

 


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6:05pm

BREAKING NEWS: Express FC names new technical team

Following the departure of head coach Kefa Kisala, the club has named a new technical team.

George Simwogerere is the head coach, James Magala the assistant coach while Hassan Mubiru is the trainer.

 

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5:57pm

BREAKING NEWS: Kefa Kisala leaves Express FC

Uganda Premier League side Express FC has parted ways with head coach Kefa Kisala and his coaching staff.

The team doctor has also left the club.

This comes a day after the Red Eagles were beaten 2-0 at home by Police FC. Currently in 10th place, Express's next game will be this Sunday away to BUL FC.

 

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5:55pm

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: KCCA beat Onduparaka


It is game over at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo as the hosts bag maximum points against Onduparaka FC.

As it stands, KCCA are looking pretty at the top of the pile on 40 points.

Defending champions Vipers FC, who are second, are leading Nyamityobora FC in one of the other five games - and if it remains like this (1-0), the Venoms will remain hot on the heels of KCCA, three points adrift of the 12-time champions .

 

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5:18pm

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: KCCA leading against Onduparaka


The hosts break the deadlock.

A penalty to Mike Mutebi's side sees Patrick Kaddu smash home the opener. Game on!

 
 Can the Caterpillars wriggle their way back into this tie?

 

Meanwhile, there is a goal scored in all the other five games. And in all but one of those games, it is the visitors leading.

Latest scores:    
KCCA    1-0    Onduparaka 
Jinja    0-1    Tooro United
Maroons    0-1    Mbarara City
Ndejje University    0-1    URA
Nyamityobora    0-1    Vipers
Paidha Black Angels    1-0    BUL

 


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4:55pm

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  UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Nkumba beat Kabale 2-1


Nkumba University have beaten Kabale University 2-1 in the University Football League playoffs first leg.

The visitors went in front in the first half through Fred Gwota and Derrick Kiberu, before Kabale were awarded a penalty in stoppage time. Dickens Ainebyona stepped up for the task and made no mistake to send the keeper the wrong way.

The return leg will be this Friday at Nkumba.

 

Reactions from the coaches:

"I know we shall make it. That's all I can say for now," was Kabale University head coach Hakim Niwagaba's comment after the game.

"I am happy with the win today, my team has done their best. My only worry was how the referee rewarded the penalty," said Nkumba coach Patrick Ssebuliba.

 

 

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4:45pm

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Latest updates


It is still goalless at the StarTimes Stadium as KCCA FC host Onduparaka FC in today's early kickoff.

The other five games started at 4.30pm.

Defending champions Vipers have taken the lead against Nyamityobora while Mbarara City FC are also ahead at Maroons FC.

No goals yet in the Kirinya Jinja SSS v Tooro United game, as is the case with Paidha Black Angels v BUL FC.

URA FC are leading against Ndejje University.

Latest scores:    
KCCA    0-0    Onduparaka 
Jinja    0-1    Tooro United
Maroons    0-1    Mbarara City
Ndejje University    0-1    URA
Nyamityobora    0-1    Vipers
Paidha Black Angels    0-0    BUL

 

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3:53pm

This year's Harvest Money 10 days away!

 

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3:20pm

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  UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL: Kabale's Niwagaba recarded as Nkumba lead


New Vision's Badru Katumba in Kabale:

It is 20 minutes into the game and the visitors, Nkumba University, are ahead by two goals through Fred Gwota and Derrick Kiberu.

 



The hosts, Kabale University, are playing one man less after Timothy Niwagaba is redcarded in a physical opening half of this University Football League tie.

 

 

 

 

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2:55pm

Launching anti-mosquito paint: Museveni at Namanve

Chris Nugent, the managing director of Kansai Plascon, says that a tin of four litres of the anti-mosquito paint costs sh80,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2:45pm

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  UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Kabale host


In Kabale district, western Uganda, some dollop of footballing action is about to unfold.

Kabale University (white) are playing host to Nkumba University (blue).

Kickoff is at 3pm.

 

 

 

 

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2:20pm

Museveni at Namanve

The President is launching an anti-mosquito paint produced by paint company Plascon at Namave industrial area. 

He is welcomed by Hiroshi Ishino, the CEO of Kansai Plascon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2:13pm

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, BUGANDA KING MEET

The two agree that "all pending issues involving the kingdom's property, land and financial arrears be resolved soonest".

 

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2:10pm

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, BUGANDA KING MEET

President Museveni has paid a courtesy call on "my brother, His Highness Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi" at his palace in Banda, Wakiso district.

"I thank him for the invitation", tweeted the President.

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2:03pm

Museveni expected at Namanve

President Museveni is launching an anti-mosquito paint produced by paint company Plascon at Namave industrial area.

The paint, the first in Uganda, kills mosquitoes instantly upon contact. It has a life span of three years, but its effectiveness can also be affected by harsh weather conditions and dirt.

Plascon took over from Sadolin in 2017.

 

Evelyn Anite, the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization, has arrived. 

 

 

 

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1:20pm

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  Lunch time


Time for a 'commercial break'. Rolling news will resume at 2pm.

Nice lunch :)

 

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1:10pm

Kadaga, Abenakyo tour Kamuli

Speaker Kadaga said she was pleased with the performance of schools in Busoga region, adding that the performance is improving, as opposed to previously when the region was ranked among the worst in the national examinations.

On her part, Abenakyo implored pupils of Star Light Primary School to stay in school, if they are to live better lives.

 

 

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1:03pm

Kadaga, Abenakyo tour Kamuli

It's a joint tour - the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, is alongside African beauty queen Quiin Abenakyo in the eastern part of the country.

 

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1:45pm

Plenary back in session this afternoon

Legislators will, among other things, consider the Administration of the Judiciary Bill, 2018.

 

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12:40pm

Boda bodas go up in flames

The actual cause of the fire is not known.

 

 

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12:37pm

Boda bodas catch fire

Two motorbikes have gone up in flames at Kitubulu along Entebbe road - not far from Entebbe town.

No-one was hurt, as eyewitnesses say the riders managed to hop off the bikes - one of which was reportedly laden with cans of petroleum. Apparently, the two were headed for Kigungu landing site.

The incident caused traffic jam along the route, which lasted about 20 minutes.

 

 

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12:10pm

LAND PROBE: Team visits Mutungo land

Members of the land probe commission, led by Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, have visited the contentious Mutungo land involving by Dr. Muhammad Kasasa and Prince David Wassajja.

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11:47am

Luigi Bianco: Who is Pope's new ambassador to Uganda?

The 58-year-old was ordained priest for the dioecese of Casale Monferrato on March 30, 1985.

He has a doctorate in Canon Law and entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on July 1, 1989.

Having served in different Nunciatures - Italy, Egypt, Argentina, Croatia and Spain, Bianco was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Honduras on January 12, 2009.

On July 14, 2014, he was appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia. Subsequently, he was also nominated Apostolic Nuncio to Djibouti and Apostolic Delegate to Somalia on September 2014.

Aside from Italian, he knows English, Spanish and French.

 

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11:40am

Luigi Bianco: Who is Pope's new ambassador to Uganda?

Pope Francis has appointed Most Rev. Luigi Bianco, the Titular Archbishop of Falerone, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda.

Bianco, an Italian, replaces Archbishop Michael August Blume.

Until his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Bianco has been Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia and Djibouti and Apostolic Delegate to Somalia.

 

 

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11:30am

MUSEVENI PAYS COURTESY CALL ON KABAKA

President Yoweri Museveni has visited the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II at his palace in Banda, Kampala.

 

 

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11:20am

COSASE: Defunct banks bosses appear before probe

On the front row are the shareholders and lawyers of the defunct Greenland Bank.

 

 

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11:15am

COSASE: Defunct banks bosses appear before probe

Happening now at Parliament:

The shareholders and directors of the defunct banks are interfacing with COSASE, which is chaired by Bugweri County MP Abdu Katuntu.

Patrick Kato (holding mic in the pic) of International Credit Bank Ltd, which was closed in 1998, is making his remarks.

 

 

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11:00am

Launching an anti-mosquito paint in Uganda

Kansai Plascon is set to launch an anti mosquito paint for Uganda, to help the country reach the goal of being malaria-free by 2021. The launch is ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's visit to the factory in Namanve today.

 

This would put it alongside Morocco, the only certified malaria-free country in Africa since 2010.

The paint is safe to be used in homes, public and commercial buildings. Together with the health ministry, the lead-free paint will help in fighting the high malaria levels. The paint will be on sale starting today at sh80,000 for a four-litre tin, depending on shop.


Pictured is Chris Nugent (managing director), Hiroshi Ishino (President CEO) and  Kalpana Abe (vice president)

 

 

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10:47am

RAS TOON

A Ugandan woman convicted of female genital mutilation (FGM) in London has been accused by Police of trying to foil the case by using fetishes.

 

 

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10:40am

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY - 'The country looks at us'

On Monday, Prof. Nawangwe attended and addressed a joint general assembly of staff associations of Makerere University at the campus.

In his delivery, the vice-chancellor did not hold back from assuring his large audience how all eyes of the whole world  are on the university and wondering how "these black people behave?".

 

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10:30am

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY - Vice-chancellor on 'impasse'

The management of Makerere University is "commited to breaking the impasse as soon as possible", says the vice-chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.

And this will be possible through "constant engagement".

 

 

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10:25am

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE - Other matches today


It's a packed footballing day.

Paidha Black Angels will host BUL FC while URA FC will be away at Ndejje University.

Maroons will entertain Mbarara City as Soana make a trip to Kirinya Jinja SSS.

 

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10:17am

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE - Vipers away at Nyamityobora


Meanwhile, the defending champions, Vipers SC, will also be in action today.

The Venoms will be meeting a team still buoyed by their 4-1 thumping of Police FC in their previous game. Vipers also come into Tuesday match on the back of a 1-0 victory over Kirinya Jinja SSS FC.

Today's will be a battle of 2nd versus 14th.

 

 

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10:09am

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: KCCA face Onduparaka


Today, table toppers KCCA FC will be up against Onduparaka FC at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo at 4pm.

 

KCCA are on form, their last game - goalless away draw with Mbarara City - being the only blemish in their perfect last five games.

The Caterpillars, on the other hand, are in 6th place and are struggling to find a winning formula. They have won once, lost twice and drawn twice in their last five games.
 

 

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10:04am

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  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Express fail to impress


On Monday, Johnson Odong sealed victory for Police FC with a strike in stoppage time as the Cops beat Express FC on their turf.

Juma Balunya had put the visitors in front 31 minutes into the opening half, and when Kefa Kisala's men failed to provide a response, they were punished further six minutes after the normal 90 at Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.

The result means Police climb three places up to seventh place while the Red Eagles slide one place to 10th.



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9:55am

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9:47am

Kusasira 'declines to record statement' - Police

Following a recent episode involving musician Catherine Kusasira and (Rtd) Maj. Gen. Kasirye Gwanga, the Police have said the singer has yet to record a statement on that incident that had her car shot at.

Here is a statement by Police on that:

"We would like to inform the public that local artist, Catherine Kusasira, the complainant in an alleged case of malicious damage by shooting to her car, a white Premio, under Reg no. UAY 083Y, where the rear tyre was deflated by retired Major General Kasirye Gwanga, has still declined to record a statement despite several attempts by the police at Katwe.

 

Efforts to obtain her statement are still in place for better leads into her witnesses and facts surrounding the case. We are meanwhile calling upon any other independent witnesses to the crime like bystanders or other victimized persons to come forward and assist in the investigations.

If, at any stage, she makes it perfectly clear that she will not co-operate with the investigations, we shall seek the opinion of the DPP [Director of Public Prosecutions] on whether we can proceed without her statement or not.

 

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9:40am

What happened on Monday?

 

The COSASE probe into the closure of commercial banks was back in session, Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga made a trip to Namulonge agricultural research institute as Uganda and the rest of the world raised awareness about cancer on World Cancer Day - plus plenty of sporting action.

Go over to THIS PAGE to read more.

 

 

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9:36am

POLICE STATEMENT: Prohibited items in schools

 

All schools administrators are advised to conduct thorough inspection and screening process on the reporting day and beyond to ensure off limit items are not smuggled into the school.

Parents are reminded to uphold the school code of conduct since students who are caught can face disciplinary actions including expulsion or suspension from school and in extreme cases face criminal charges from Police.

Some of the prohibited items include polythene bags [kavera], selected electrical gadgets including video games and other flame based products like candles, lighters, matches which are major fire hazards, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, energy drinks, glass bottles, unnecessary cash and expensive items, and any other items which are deemed illegal to possess or inappropriate for the age of the child or school environment.

 

We wish all students a happy first term and do further encourage them to always keep in touch with the police for any crime safety related concerns.

 

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9:30am

POLICE STATEMENT: Child abuse

Young children are often subjected to abuse during the long holidays, and we would like to encourage teachers and nurses to respond with care and urgency, while handling children victimized during the holiday and to further work with the police and professional social workers to help the victims heal from the harm and the perpetrators prosecuted.

 

 

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9:23am

POLICE STATEMENT: Transporting children  to school

This involves transporting children to school both day and boarding and we do encourage all motorists to always remain alert while driving and desist from reckless conduct like,Phone usage, overspeeding, double packing etc. Some drivers do not find it important to slow down and let children cross the road.

Parents are also advised to establish contacts or other mechanism to double check the safe arrival and presence of their children at school, especially where the student transport themselves or are transported by third parties.

 

All parents, guardians and transporters are encouraged to observe specific drop-offs procedures for the safety of the school children.

Parents/guardians and caretakers are urged to ensure children below 10 years do not walk themselves to school. This is because most school children, who lose their lives, are children who walk on foot followed by boda boda riders. They are often hit by reckless motorists or when they come into the path of moving traffic, and are in addition very vulnerable in the threats of kidnap.

Boda Boda transporters /riders have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but can be hard to see. This category of riders is always in a hurry and some do not find it important to slow down.

 

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9:15am

POLICE STATEMENT: On school term

The Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, has released a statement to the public on a number of issues, including the safety of school-going children.

Here it goes (I am breaking it down) . . .

As the new school term begins this week, making sure all school-going children remain safe on the first day of school and beyond is a top priority of Police.

We want to remind all parents, guardians, headteachers and all stakeholders that school days bring about congestion on roads which requires vigilance and following some simple safety protocols.

 


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8:57am

MAKERERE: Nawangwe, MUASA mediation hits snag

Neew Vision's Jeff Lule:


The situation at Makerere University remains uncertain as lecturers resolved to continue with their industrial action.

This was after the mediation between the vice-chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and lecturers to end the strike hit a snag. The lecturers insist that their respective associations' leaders be reinstated.

 

The lecturers and non-teaching staff have now given Nawangwe an ultimatum of up to Thursday to have the matter resolved - if he truly has the will to resolve the prevailing impasse at the campus.

During their joint staff associations assembly held at the university's main hall Monday afternoon, several lecturers and the non-teaching staff unanimously resolved to continue with the industrial action as they await Nawamgwe's response.

This is the third week lecturers are protesting the suspension of Prof. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, the chairperson of Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), Bennet Magara, the chairperson Makerere Administrative Staff Association (MASA) and her secretary general, Joseph Kalema.

They also want Ruth Iteu to be allowed to represent MASA at the University Council.

 

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8:42am

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  UBTEB releases UCPC results today


The November/December 2018 Community Polytechnic Certificate and Advanced Craft (UCPC) results will be released today at Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) secretariat.

The event will be presided over by Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, who will represent education minister Janet Museveni, according to the executive secretary of UBTEB, Onesmus Oyesigye (left in the picture below).

 



Over 5,972 students from 492 examination centres sat for the UCPC exams, which started November 19 and ended on December 14 last year. 

Of those who sat, 1,112 were females.

 

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8:35am

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  WATCH: Around East Africa


 

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8:32am

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  What the papers are saying


And finally, on the back (sports) pages . . .


Watching arguably the best organised national boxing event ever, fans had reason to stay until 1.00am when the overall winners were crowned.

(Get Tuesday's e-paper here 👉 http://bit.ly/vgepaper )

 

 

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8:29am

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  What the papers are saying


On Monday, the world joined hands to raise awareness about cancer on World Cancer Day. So it's no surprise we care focusing on the disease in this week's HER vision . . .


"I can never go for cervical cancer screening. It is like giving birth. Everyone sees how you look like down there. If I decide to do it, I have to do it where no one knows me; but even if I do not screen, the cervix is after all mine," a woman says in a conversation with a friend in a waiting room in a clinic with posters on cancer awareness hanged all over.

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8:26am

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  What the papers are saying


In this week's OIL & GAS JOURNAL . . .


Cabinet has approved Uganda's decision to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a globally recognised transparency body for the extractives sector. Uganda Media Centre executive director Ofwono Opondo said joining the EITI would improve Uganda's image as a safe investment destination.

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8:23am

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  What the papers are saying


Page 6 carries a story on the closure of commercial banks . . .


Six years since the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) was closed, the stakeholders and directors believe the Central Bank acted outside the law and illegally closed it. Story on page 6.

(Get Tuesday's e-paper here 👉 http://bit.ly/vgepaper )

 

 

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8:20am

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  What the papers are saying


Today's lead story . . .


The Government is discussing a proposal of scrap Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), the Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady, Mrs Janet Museveni.

Thiis was during the launch of a World Bank report on education entitled: Facing forward — Schooling for learning in Africa at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala.

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8:15am

Today's movitational quotes

"Education is a once in a lifetime opportunity to open children's hearts and minds to the unbelievable wonder of the universe." - Sir Anthony Seldon

Learning starts with failure; the first failure is the beginning of education." - John Hersey

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

 

 

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8:10am

Good morning

Hello everyone, it's a bright Tuesday morning. The kids are back to school.

So how about some education motivation, eh?

 

 

 

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