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As it happened: Uganda Today - Monday, October 28

Oct 28, 2019

Musician Eddy Kenzo, who recently won the African Entertainer of 2019 award at the African Entertainment Awards, says he has been invited by President Yoweri Museveni.

ROLLING NEWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY


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4:45pm |   Kenzo 'invited by President Museveni'

 
Musician Eddy Kenzo, who recently returned home to a hero's welcome after winning the African Entertainer of 2019 award at the African Entertainment Awards, says he has been invited by President Yoweri Museveni "in recognition of my contribution to the country and Africa at large".

He has asked his fans to weigh in on what he should tell the President.

Meanwhile, sources close to the singer say they are to meet today.


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4:10pm |   Guild body petitions Speaker over MAK fees


 

By Timothy Murungi at Parliament:

In a show of solidarity, the Guild Presidents Association has backed their fellow student leaders at Makerere University to demand the institution to listen to students demands over the fees structure.

They have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to intervene in Makerere University's woes as the strike continues following the impasse.

The petition demands for reinstatement of suspended students, inquiry on how the vice-chancellor, Barnabas Nawangwe, is running the university, withdraw of the army from the instituition and that the fees increment be halted, among others.

The petition has been received by MP John Baptist Nambeshe (Manjiya County) on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament.


But earlier, Makerere University ruled out removing the 15% tuition fees increment, saying it was agreed on by the students leadership.
 
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2:40pm |   Makerere University's fees policy

Three days ago, the university issued a clarification on its fees policy.

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2:33pm |   'Fake news' on MUK fee policy



Makerere University has come out to clear the air on its fees policy.

The university tweeted: "This is to correct that the Mak Fees Policy has NOT been halted as it has been falsely live reported by a purported post from NBS Television, at the ongoing Mak Management Press briefing. This is Fake News and the concerned have removed the post."

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2:25pm |   Makerere mantains 15% fees increment

 
By Miriam Namutebi:

Makerere University has ruled out removing the 15% tuition fees increment, saying it was agreed on by the students leadership.

According to the acting vice-chancellor, Dr. Umar Kakumba, the university has not in any way increased fees for its students, noting that the purported 15% fees increment is a five-year fees policy which was approved by the university council on recommendation of the student guild cabinet.

Moving forward, the university has announced that it will maintain the 15% for the next five years. Meanwhile, the university adminstration is set to meet the student's leadership for more dialogue.


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2:00pm |   Bobi Wine trial pushed to December

By Michael Odeng & Farooq Kasule:

Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has deferred the hearing of a case in which Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) is accused of holding an illegal protest.

Grade One Magistrate Esther Nahirya on Monday adjourned the case until December 12, after one of Bobi Wine's co-accused was a no-show in court.

This is the second time the case has failed to kick off, despite witnesses being produced in court. The first time, Bobi Wine did not turn up in court and today's it was his co-accused, David Lule.

During the trial, State Attorney Barbra Kyomugisha will prosecute the case while over six lawyers led by Asuman Basalirwa will defend Kyagulanyi and four others.

Bobi Wine is facing the charge of disobedience of statutory duty together with his brother Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, his bodyguard Edward Sebufu alias Eddie Mutwe, David Lule and Julius Katongole.

They are battling the charges under Section 116 of the Penal Code Act (PCA). The offence attracts a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment on conviction.

The charge stems from his 2018 protests against social media and mobile money charges, introduced by the government to raise the tax base.

All the accused were in court apart from Lule, who was reported indisposed.                                                              

Prosecution alleges that the accused and others still at large on July 11, 2018 at Constitutional Square in Kampala disobeyed provisions of the Public Order Management Act by holding a public meeting without giving notice to any authorised officer.

It further alleges that the accused refused to co-ordinate and co-operate with Police to ensure that all participants in the demonstration were unarmed and peaceful.

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1:45pm |   Losing a baby: Distressing situation for women

Losing a baby in pregnancy through miscarriage or stillbirth is still a taboo subject worldwide, linked to stigma and shame, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Many women still do not receive appropriate and respectful care when their baby dies during pregnancy or childbirth, adds the health agency.

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1:30pm |   Water management has become a global priority


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 12:40pm |   Ethiopian Airlines crash: Alalo's remains identified

The remains of Ugandan Commissioner of Police Alalo Christine, who was killed in the Ethiopian Airlines accident earlier this year, have been identified seven months after the crash that claimed the lives of everyone on board.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has said that "efforts are underway to bring them [Alalo's remains] back for burial".

 

Flight 302 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Bole International Airport in Ethiopia's capital to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya.

On March 10 this year, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft which operated the flight crashed near the town of Bishoftu six minutes after takeoff, killing all 157 people aboard.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.


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12:30pm |   UNCC art & cultural festival around the corner

The 2nd Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) Annual Art and Cultural Festival will get under way this Friday (November 1) at the National Theatre in Kampala.

On Monday, the centre's executive director, Francis Peter Ojede, addressed the press about the three-day festival, which is expected to, among other things, promote tourism in the country.

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12:20pm |   Expect more heavy rains and lightning

I suppose you saw this update from the national meteorological department on the current weather situation.

The warning is very clear, so take keen note . . .

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12:03pm |   Police address on security

On the agenda is the students' strike at Makerere University.


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11:45am |   Radio death: 'Troy' to be sentenced at end of the month

After being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of musician Mowzey Radio, Godfrey Wamala, aka Troy, will be sentenced on October 31.

 


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10:56am |   Radio death: Troy acquitted of murder, convicted of manslaughter

By Julius Luwemba in Entebbe:

The High Court sitting in Entebbe has acquitted Godfrey Wamala, aka Troy, of the murder of fallen singer Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. But the court, presided over by Judge Jane Francis Abodo, has convicted him of manslaughter.

 

 
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10:30am |   Bulemeezi edge out Busiro to lift Masaza Cup

The day before, on Saturday, there was a big game, highly anticipated by the local following.

Busiro were taking on Bulemeezi in the Masaza Cup final at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

As is typical of this competition's final, the stadium was packed. Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II was watching from the stands. It was an air of effervescence. Both sets of supporters were in high spirits. Victory was only 90 minutes away.

But before the big one, there was the little matter of the third-place match that had to be dealt with. Buddu went on to beat Kyadondo 2-1 for the third spot.

Then came the final.

After 90 minutes failed to produce a winner, the tie had to go into extra time, with a penalty shootout highly probable.

But Emmanuel Loki, who is a South Sudanese U-20 player, claimed the plaudits when he pounced three minutes into extra time to score the winning goal.

Check out pictures from the game HERE.

 
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10:15am |   Proline pick up vital away point & goals

Uganda Cup defending champions Proline FC were also playing in the Confederation Cup - but miles away from the comfort of home.

They were playing against Libyan side Al-Nasr, who are based in Benghazi. But for security reasons, the tie was played in neighbouring Egypt in the city of Alexandria.

Proline did well, picking up a point and two important away goals in a 2-2 affair.

Moataz Al-Mehdi put the hosts in front after 13 minutes, before Mustafa Mujuzi lashed in the equaliser two minutes before the break. Al-Nasr regained their lead in the 68th minute from the penalty spot, but Bright Anukani ensured that the loot was shared 12 minutes to the end of the game.

And as expected, the Monday morning in the local camp is that of joyful memories. The club has just posted this video from last night's game, showing Mujuzi's sublime free-kick that put the visitors back on level terms in the opening half.


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10:07am |   Confederation Cup: Tough tie for KCCA

Meanwhile, there was plenty of local sporting action at the weekend. Let's have a quick look at that.

First up, Uganda Premier League defending champions KCCA FC were in CAF Confederation Cup contention.

Mike Mutebi's side hosted Algerian side Paradou AC, but things did not go quite as planned in the first of two legs of the playoff round. The winner over the two-legged tie will move on to the group stage, but KCCA did not do themselves any favours when they failed to capitalise on home advantage in a goalless affair at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

The return leg will be played this Sunday in Algiers. Can the Kasasiro Boys recover?

Read how the game unfolded ON THIS PAGE.

 
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9:50am |   NRM empowerment office for Kibuye, Katwe youth

By the way, at the weekend President Yoweri Museveni was at Kibuye, busy engaging with the youth of the area on empowerment.

While there, the President launched an office meant to empower the youth living and working in the areas of Kibuye and Katwe. The office is called the NRM Youth Camp Headquarters.


Today while officiating at the launch of the office, Museveni tweeted that "my son Elijah Nsubuga, commonly referred to as Ghetto Commander, gifted me with sh100,000 ($27) as his personal contribution towards any of my future expenses".

 
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9:40am |   Makerere matters

The student's guild of Makerere University is expected to meet with the university hierarchy today for a dialogue.

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9:30am |   Let's get to the real deal

Right then, enough of weather talk.

Let's get down to the business of the day. Strap yourself in and follow along. Don't forget to refresh this page for updates in the course of the day.

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9:25am |   But then . . .

. . .  as I approached my work place about 40 minutes later, I found the skies dull and foreboding.

The greyness of the celestial space was clear indication that the rainy feeling was not about to let up.

 


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9:20am |   Lighten up, people :)

I know it is a moody Monday morning, so I feel it is my duty to lighten up your mood. You may be more creative than I am, but I will try my best to lift those spirits.

Can these pictures I took early this morning as I left home do the trick?

And yes, it was wet but  several miles yonder vertically, the skies spoke a warm, colourful language.

 

 

 
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9:10am |   ♪ ♫ Rain, rain, go away!

♪ Rain, rain, go away

Come again another day

Daddy wants to play

Rain, rain go away

 


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9:00am |   Good morning

Moody Monday?

Mysterious Monday?

Or will it be Money Monday?

 




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