THIRD FROM RIGHT: Fufa President Moses Magogo in a group photo with Beach Soccer team
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FEDERATION of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President Hon. Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo has promised, on behalf of the Executive to pay USD2000 to each member of the 25 man Sand Cranes contingent if they qualify for the AFCON Beach Soccer Finals this year.
Eng. Magogo takes time to pray for the team and other officials
Uganda won the 1st leg 5-2 in Moroni and will play the final and 2nd leg on 7th August 2022 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The FUFA President met the team in Njeru together with the Leader Of Delegation Ronnie Kalema, DCEO-Football Decolas Kiiza, FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and National Teams Manager Patrick Ntege. “We are here to motivate the team. We know how much we have invested in the development of Beach soccer in Uganda. It is time to keep shining on the Continent and this must be done by knocking out Comoros next weekend”. Noted FUFA boss.
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PHOTO: Councilor Nasifu Kalyowa Dauda, the tournament organiser addressing his supporters who had gathered to watch Nasifu Cup 2022 finals. Hon. Medard Sseggona (extreme right) was the chief guest. On Sseggona’s right is NUP Kyengera mayor Sir Mathias Walukagga.
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ON SUNDAY July 17, 2022, hundreds of football sport lovers filled Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium (Wakisha) to capacity as Wakiso United FC played Kasengejje FC in an intresting Nasifu cup 2022 finals!
Wakiso district councilors Ruth Faith Nakanwagi and Shakira Nacwa taking a selfie after the match
By the end of the 90th minute, Wakiso United had netted home 4 goals throwing their supporters into jubilation for having won the prize cow put by Wakiso Town Council district NUP councilor Nasifu Kawooya Dauda. He organised and bankrolled this tournament. Kasengejje FC who managed to score once, were given a goat and medals. Fans were led by Wakiso East legislator Medard Lubega Sseggona, Kyengera Town Council mayor Sir Mathias Walukagga, Musa Ategenda of Wakiso Giants FC which plays in FUFA Super league, and other guests.
NASIFU CUP 2022 CHAMPIONS: Wakiso United FC
The area member of Parliament saluted councilor Nasifu for being a hardworking young man and his spirit of uniting people through sports. “I will give jerseys to both teams which have played finals and a got to Kasengejje FC which finished in the second positon. We will contunue to stand with Councilor Nasifu and promote talent identification especially in sports.” Said NUP MP Hon. Sseggona who recently bought an ambulance for the People of Busiro East Constituency.
Players of Wakiso United ano Kasengejje FC fight for the ball in front of their fans
Wakiso district councilors who showed solidarity to their colleague Nasifu Kawooya included; Council Speaker Najja Nasiif, Lawrence, Ruth Faith Nakanwagi, Milly Natembo, Kamya Ssentamu, Ssemwogere Adam, Bantebya Daniel, Muwonge Chris, Luyombo Mponye, Lubulwa Faruok, Santos, Shakirah Naccwa Kakungulu and many others.
Kasengejje boys who tried their level best to win both the trophy and a cow but in vain
Also present were Wakiso Town Council Councilors who included; Madam Dorothy (Deputy Mayor Wakiso Town Council), Joel Mayanja (Kisimbiri cell), Nalukenge Doreen (Mpunga ward), Piryo Joseph (Kikokiro), Kiyinji Frank (Kayunga cell), Moses Bin Mohammad (Mpunga cell) and others.
NASIFU Trophy won by Wakiso United FC
Eight football teams participated in this tournament. They were grouped into two; KALYOWA GROUP:
Namusera FC
Kasule High FC
Kavumba Elites FC
Ssibyangu FC
NASIFU GROUP:
Wakiso United
Kasengejje FC
Hardware World FC
Banyama FC Nasifu Cup 2022 was sponsored by; Sina Timber delears, SH Family Hardware, Hana Welders, Semkat Group Uganda Ltd and other companies. Nasifu CUP It will return next year!
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PHOTO: Hon. Mao appearing before Speaker Anita Among’s vetting committee at Parliament today morning
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THE Appointments Committee of Parliament chaired by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, has successfully completed the vetting exercise of Judicial officers and Ministers that were appointed by President Museveni. In accordance with Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, the committee on appointments, which is chaired by the Speaker, shall be responsible for approving, on behalf of Parliament, the appointment of persons nominated for appointment by the President under the Constitution, or any other appointments required to be approved by Parliament under any law. Among those who were vetted is Democratic Party President Norbert Mao who was, on Thursday July 2oth, appointed Minister for Justice and constitutional affairs.
Mao addressing Parliament journalists shortly after the vetting process
Mr. Mao’s appointment came just a day after a meeting with President Museveni at State House on July 20th during which the two signed a pact of corporation. The committee also interfaced with:
• Hon Justice Linda Lilian Tumusiime who was appointed Acting Head Judge of the Industrial Court. • Mr Wabwire Musana Anthony Patrick as acting Judge of the Industrial Court
HIGH COURT JUDGES • Ikit Mary • Singiza Karekona Douglas • Matovu Nassuna Flavia • Samuel Emokor • Susan Kanyange • Namanya Bernard • Patricia Kahiigi Asiimwe • OcayaThomas Ojele Rubanga • Christine Kaahwa • Patricia Mutesi • Okello George • Bukirwa Faridah Shamilah • MagalaHarriet Grace • Acellam Collins • Nagawa Ceila • Nshimye Allan Paul Mbabazi Other three ministers vetted are; Hamson Obua as Government Chief Whip, Akello Beatrive Akori as State Minister for Economic monitoring and Peter Ogwang as State minister for Sports.
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SPEAKER of Parliament Anita Among yesterday directed the Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit into the Shs1.3 billion allocated to support nodding disease affected persons. Madam Speaker has called for an audit into the funds that have already been released for the treatment of nodding disease. Among tasked government to report to the House after every three months. “We will have a forensic audit into the funds released for nodding disease. The Minister of Finance should also give us evidence that this money has been going to the districts,” Anita Among said. The MPs on Wednesday, 20 July 2022 adopted a motion tabled by Kitgum District Woman MP, Hon. Lilian Aber, urging government to prioritize interventions into nodding disease in Northern Uganda. According to the Centre for Disease Control, nodding disease syndrome is a neurologic condition that is characterized by episodes of repetitive dropping forward of the head, often accompanied by other seizure like activity like convulsions or staring spells. Reports of the disease emerged as early as 1998 in Kitgum district. However, thousands of cases were registered in Northern Uganda in the late 2000s. Members of Parliament, yesterday, called for prioritization of interventions into nodding disease, and an audit into funds allotted to support those affected by the disease. In March 2018, Parliament authorized government to spend shs1.3 billion for the revitalization of the interventions for nodding syndrome in Northern Uganda. This followed a campaign to raise funds and support the children affected by the disease by the late Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah. In her motion, Aber urged government to make a follow up on the funds allocated to ensure effective utilization, and also train personnel on how to handle those with the disease. MP Aber revealed that the number of nodding disease-affected children remains high , with Kitgum having 1,449, while the mental health department which supports the children grapples with lack of space to support the increasing number of cases. “We request that government provides food relief and shelter to the affected families. There is an NGO, Irene Gleeson Foundation that has taken the mantle to spearhead mobilization for food items to support these families but it would have been better if the Office of the Prime Minister took this on,” Aber said. The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, called for immediate, medium- and long-term strategy to curb the disease saying the disease was seriously affecting the children. “We need resources to go and take care of the immediate social needs of these families and their housing conditions; they have no food and they look dejected,” Mpuuga said. Hon. Anifa Kawooya, the Minister of State for Health in Charge of General Duties said that government is alive to the challenge of the nodding syndrome. “Initially the Ministry of Health was the one receiving the budget for nodding disease but from the financial years 2018 and 2019, the Ministry of Finance sends the money directly to the districts,” she said. She added that the ministry welcomes the forensic audit into the funds provided to cater for the victims. Aringa north County MP, Hon. Godfrey Onzima said that what is needed is a comprehensive report and accountability. Hon. Betty Aol Ocan (FDC, Gulu City) stated that a non-governmental organization, Irene Gleeson Foundation has reported new cases of the disease. She said that the Ministry of Health needs to take charge and ensure that these cases are managed. “People are asking if we have done something for these nodding syndrome children, it is a big shame,” she said. Hon. Lucy Akello, the Amuru District Woman MP said that the disease is treatable if children are given the right food. She said in her constituency, five children from one family are all battling nodding disease.
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IN KENYA, every student paid Ush 370,000 (Three hundred, Seventy thousand shillings) and adults paid Ush 560,000 (Five hundred, sixty thousand shillings) to attend Dr. John W. Stanko’s four hours’ conference on Zoom! However, in Uganda at Good News Church Bulenga, on Friday July 22, 2022, thank God, Dr. Stanko will appear physically and his conference will be free of charge! According to the hosts Pr. Solomon and Doreen Mwesige, this one day leadership conference is specifically for all Good News Church ministers and Departmental leaders. It will begin at 9:00am to 4:00pm at Good News Church, the home of KS TV.
Good News ChurchPastors Doreen and Solomon Mwesige
Pr. Mwesige, the lead Pastor of Good News Church revealed to us how this conference, “Will bless our ministry and our ability to serve better. We will have him live the whole day, free charge. Remember, at the begining of this year, we committed ourselves at Good News Chuch that 2022 is our year of service and restoration.” An international reknown author, Dr. Stanko is talked about as an experienced minister who has gathered alot of knowledge, a great teacher, life coach, professional, theologian, visionary man of God and a very well established family man. For more than 40 years, John Stanko has taught and consulted extensively on the subjects of time management, creativity, purpose, and leadership. He has over 35 books on Goodreads with 116 ratings. John W. Stanko’s most popular book is So Many Leaders…So Little Leadership.
Dr. Stanko’s conference in Kenya was on Zoom. Each Particiant paid. It will be a different case when he visits Uganda tomorrow on Friday at Good News Church Bulenga. Entrance is free
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT DR. JOHN W. STANKO He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Duquesne University where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Economics in 1972 and 1974 respectively. Since then, John has served as an administrator, teacher, consultant, author, and pastor in his professional career. In 2011, he completed a Doctor of Ministry Degree at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh. John has taught extensively on the topics of time management, life purpose, and creativity, and has conducted leadership and purpose training sessions throughout the United States and in 50 countries. He founded a personal and leadership development company, called PurposeQuest, in 2001 and today travels the world to speak, consult, and inspire leaders and people everywhere. From 2001-2008, he spent six months a year in Africa and still enjoys visiting and working on that continent where he is now focusing most of his efforts with his ministry partners in Kenya. John is currently a part-time instructor for Ottawa University in Kansas where he teaches theology and leadership classes. A prolific writer, John Stanko has published dozens of books—including a verse-by-verse commentary on the entire New Testament—as well as numerous articles for publications around the world. He serves as a creative and life purpose coach for people in many nations, and his daily and weekly blog posts have a large following, as does his work on other social media outlets. He is currently working on an Old Testament commentary called the Purpose Study Bible. He has been married since 1974, 48 years ago, to Kathryn Stanko, and they have two adult children and two grandchildren. In 2014, John founded Urban Press, a publishing service designed to tell stories of the city, from the city, and to the city through which he serves a diverse community of authors.
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NEWS EDITOR MEDIA THE RT. HON. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has directed the Prime Minster to expeditiously address the worsening famine situation in Karamoja Sub-region, and also find transformative long-term solutions to address the disaster left many dying of hunger. The speaker made the remarks in her communication to the House during the plenary siting today July 19th, 2022. “Honorable Members, the plight of our people in famine-stricken Karamoja remains a scar on the conscience of our Country. The images of starving malnourished children and reports of famine-induced deaths has left us all enervated.” she said. Adding…”Therefore, I direct the Prime Minster to find sustainable solutions to stem this seasonal challenge forthwith.’’
Speaker Anita presiding over Parliament today
Madam Speaker acknowledged government’s undertakings on requisite budgetary interventions in terms of food relief, which she said will not be enough to solve the problem. She stressed the need for short-term, medium-term and long-term solutions that will address problems of food production and storage that will make Karamoja self-reliant. Speaker called for a concerted effort of leaders, local population, development partners and neighboring communities to prioritize the agenda to be replicated within the East African community Frame work since the variable of the problem has a regional context. Last week, Government tasked the Ministry for Finance to urgently provide Shs135 billion for the procurement of food to alleviate the hunger crisis in the Sub-region. Being a semi-arid area, Karamoja experiences two rainy seasons and an intense hot and dry season which makes it hard for people to engage in farming. The most affected districts are Kotido where 1O7, 7OO are estimated to be starving, Napak (81,800), Kaabong (70,600), and Moroto (61,900).
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GROUP PHOTO: Bishop Luwalira with visiting ANT Party leaders. On his right is Hon. Sarah Kiyingi. On left is Gen. Mugisha Muntu
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HON. SARAH Kiyingi Musoke, former Internal Affairs minister in President Museveni’s caninet and Woman member of Parliament for Rakai District has fully joined Gen. Mugisha Muntu’s Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) Party and appointed member of the interim committee. ANT says, she is on the team that is mobilising and lobbying religious leaders to speak out against bad governance, corruption and all acts of torture in the country. Together with other leaders from ANT Party, Gen. Muntu and Hon. Sarah Kiyingi today morning visited The Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira at his office. At Namirembe, ANT leaders were received by Bishop Liwalira, Diocesan Secretary Canon Henry Ssegawa, The Ven. Rev. Can. Jonathan Kisawuzi Ssalongo, Rev. Samuel Muwonge (Diocesan Mission Secretary) and other clergies. For starters, Minister Sarah Kiyingi was fired by President Museveni for opposing lifting of presidential term limits in 2005. At a time when the majority Cabinet members kept quiet about deleting presidential term limits from the Constitution, Sarah Kiyingi was one of the few who spoke against it and got fired. She however told media in an interview recently how she has no regrets for that. “Even before the presidential term limits were removed from the Constitution, I had seen it coming and I actually went to one of my church leaders and I told him that Mr. Museveni wants another term. But I made it clear to him that if the matter was passed in Cabinet, I would oppose it and thereafter resign because it was unconstitutional. I opposed it in Cabinet but they passed it and when it was brought to Parliament, I still told them not to pass it but they insisted.” A fearless Sarah Kiyingi told media recently. Asked her reasons for opposing lifting of the presidential two term limit’s, Sarah Kiyingi said, “You see, people ought to be honest. For me, I really believe that [President] Museveni did a good job in the beginning. We went through difficult times during Idi Amin and Milton Obote’s regimes and we didn’t have structures. We needed somebody who would build structures and Museveni did this. A constitution was made, Judiciary formed and many others. Now after forming these structures, you need a leader who will abide by the law and honour institutions, but that’s not Museveni. He doesn’t believe in structures.” She has now joined the front with Gen. Mugisha Muntu who was the Army Commander of UPDF before him and President Museveni parted ways in the early 2000s. Once a legislator in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) for two terms, Muntu served as FDC President, a party he left to form ANT.
BISHOP LUWALIRA – GEN. MUNTU MEETING DETAILS Speaking to The News Editor Media about their visitation to Namirembe Diocese, Gen. Muntu told us that they are going to visit all religious leaders of different religions to share notes on how they can embrace the call to good governance in the Country. “After here, we are heading to the Seventh Day Adventists Headquarters at Makerere to meet SDA top leaders. We shall also visit The Arch Bishop of Kampala His Grace Dr. Paul Ssemwogerere, then to the Namungoona Authodox, to the Muslim leadership and The Born-Again Pentecostal Church leadership.” Gen. Muntu revealed to this news Website. Asked to explain why ANT party leaders are visiting religious leaders, without mincing words, Gen. Muntu said, “First of all, we wanted to tell them what we are, our belief in religious leaders that they are influential and pivotal in guiding political leaders on how to serve all Ugandans in a democratic way.” Gen. Muntu told us that, the relationshipbetween religius leaders and politicians had weakened, political leaders had turned deaf ears to the wise counsel from religious leaders and that is why the country is totally messed up. “As ANT party, we want to strengthen the relactionship between religious and political leaders, for they lead the same people. Because religious leaders are God’s ambassadors, we the political leaders must abide by their guidance.” Said Gen. Muntu. He said, their meeting with Bishop Luwalira and other clergy was successful. Thanking Bishop Luwalira for the great welcome, Gen. Muntu said, “We have reminded them their responsibility given to them by God to influence a number of things for a democratic, better, stable, peaceful and corrupt-free country so that we can all enjoy it.” During their meeting, Muntu asked Bishop Luwalira and the clergy present not to lose hope like the people they lead, saying, with their guidance, things will change for better in the country. Gen. Muntu believes that in all developed countries transparency in service delivery is paramount. Let religious without fear or favour speak against bad governance, corruption and torture, insisting that with their bold voice, sanity will come back into the country. Muntu was accompanied by Owek. Ssewava Sserubiri (former Buganda Kingdom Minister), Hon. Sarah Kiyingi (Member Interim Committee), Nelson Agaba (National Youth leader), Aisha Nabasirye (ANT flag bearer for Woman MP Kampala 2021), Martin Okum, Euunice Okullo (coordinator religious affairs) Ochaya Kevin (youth rep. Northern Uganda). For views/comments about this story, WhatsApp editor on 0772523039
PHOTO: Speaker Anita, her guest Dr. Motsepe (left) and FUFA President Moses Magogo in a meeting
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RT. HON. Anita Annet Among, Speaker Parliament of Uganda has lobbied for Uganda to co-host with neighbouring Tanzania the 2027 African Cup of Nations a deal, visiting CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has bought! Thanks be to God! In a meeting at Parliament today morning, Speaker Anita Among revealed Uganda’s readiness to co-host the African Cup of nations 2027 with Tanzania which she said will help motivate and transform lives of thousands of people directly and indirectly. ‘’Football has been a uniting factor not only in this country but globally as well. It brings together fans, players, service providers, sponsors and various other stakeholders in ways that transcend the socio-economic barriers of tribe, politics, religion and race.’’ Madam Speaker told her guest in a meeting attended by FUFA President Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo. In his response, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe commended the Speaker for her dedicated interest in promoting football and pledged support to ensure that Uganda successfully co-hosts the AFCON 2027.
A gift from Speaker Anita to CAF President Dr. Motsepe
Madam Speaker told CAF President that, “Like education, talent identification and nurturing accords our budding youthful population the unique opportunity to break through in life while adding immense value to society. It’s upon this background that Parliament allotted significant budgetary resources to various Sports Federations to help support talent.’’ Dr Motsepe is on a two day to visit to the country to meet the Member Associations. He was accompanied by the President of CECAFA and Tanzania Football Federation, Mr Wallace John Karia.
Speaker Among, Dr. Motsepe address Parliament pressshortly after their meeting
The meeting was also attended by FUFA officials by their President Moses Magogo, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Communications Director Ahmed Hussein Marsha and other Federation officials.
GROUP PHOTO: Speaker Anita, Deputy Thomas Tayebwa, Dr. Motsepe, Eng. Magogo, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa and other officials at Parliament
Dr. Patrice is the founder and owner of Mamelodi Sundowns; a team in which our renowned footballer, Denis Masinde Onyango continues to ply his illustrious goalkeeping trade. He is expected to meet President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Statehouse later this afternoon.
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PHOTO:FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handing a Uganda Cranes Jersey to visiting CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe
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MULTI-BILLIONAIRE Dr. Patrick Motsepe, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President visits Uganda. He is set to meet Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among today morning. The two Principals will address Parliament media in Speaker’s Boardroom at 8:00am. There after, according to FUFA’s Communications Director Ahmed Hussein Marsha, CAF president and President Museveni will meet at State House. At the Airport yesterday evening, Dr. Motsepe was received by the FUFA President Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo together with officials from the Federation of Uganda Football Association. Details about his visitation will be given in our next article.
FOOTBALL GIANTS IN AFRICA: Dr. Motsepe and Hon. Eng Moses Magogo
For starters, Mr. Patrice Motsepe, is a South African billionaire who months ago was announced as the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The reigning CAF President Motsepe succeeded Malagasy Ahmad Ahmad, who is serving a two-year FIFA ban over “governance issues”. Dr. Motsepe, a 59-year old businessman is the owner and President of the Mamelodi Sundowns club since 2003. He is the brother-in-law of President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. The South African is the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals and is non-executive chairman of Harmony Gold, one of the world’s largest gold mining companies.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe in Uganda
Motsepe has an estimated fortune of $2.1 billion and is the first black African on the Forbes rich list. He is the first South African to lead CAF, following in the footsteps of two Egyptians, a Sudanese, an Ethiopian, a Cameroonian and a Malagasy.
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PHOTO: MP Frank Kabuye (left) and Nakawa Speaker Luyombya at Makerere University yesterday to drum up support for NUP’s Dangote (in poster). Polls have been suspended
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FOLLOWING the murder in cold blood of a one Betunguura, a Law student at Uganda Christian University Mukono who had gone to solicit support for his friend Justus Tukamushaba the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate for Guild President Makerere University, elections which were slated for today (Friday) have been suspended indefinitely. Mrs. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of Council has written to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Banarbas Nawangwe, in a letter copied to the First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni who is the minister of Education and Sports, suspending the University students Guild and the ongoing Guild elections. Betunguura was allegedly stabbed to death by unknown people following violence in the campaigns said to be started by opposition NUP and FDC party camps. In a two-horses race of NUP’s Lawrence Alionzi aka Dangote and FDC’s Justus Tukamushaba, supporters of each camp yesterday evening had put up a strong team to make sure they win today’s election. They started confronting each other in a very violent way, and Betunguura’s demise is linked to this violence! It’s sad!
Page 1 of Mrs. Magara’so letter
In a letter seen by this News Website, Mrs. Magara the Chairperson of Council Makerere University Kampala said; Whereas Section 40(2) (a)of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001, as amended, (the Act) mandates the University Council with the responsibility for the direction of the administrative, financial and academic affairs of the University; And whereas Section 40(2)(d) obligates the Council to do any other thing and take all necessary decisions conducive to the fulfillment of the objects and functions of the University; And whereas Section 41(f) of the Act empowers the Council to provide for the welfare and discipline of the students! And whereas Section 42 of the Makerere University Council Charter, 2009 empowers the Council Chairperson to take decisions on behalf of the council in extraordinary circumstances. It is hereby noted as follows; “Makerere University Council is appalled by the violent events that have characterised the electoral campaigns for the 88th Students Guild leadership, which resulted in the loss of life of one of the young people participating in the campaign activities.” Reads Mr. Magara’s letter to Prof. Nawangwe. Her letter says, “The University Management and Council have repeatedly raised concerns about the persistent cases of indiscipline and violent altercations among members of the Students Guild and the Students senior Common Room, which often resulted in damage to University property and injury to University Students and staff.” She says, Management and Council have reportedly engaged the student leaders at the Guild and SCR levels to address the violent behaviour, but the engagement have not yielded any Improvements. She therefore directed that; ● No ongoing elections for the 88th Makerere University Students Guild Leadership are suspended indefinitely. ● The Makerere University Students Guild is suspended with immediate effect. The suspension includes The Guild Care Taker Government and the Students Common Room. ● Management shall investigate all cases of violence in the electoral campaigns for the 88th Students Guild leadership and report to the Council for appropriate action. ● The Council will convene in an emergency meeting on Friday 15th July 2022 to consider further actions to address Students indiscipline and violence at the University. Letter was copied to; Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Deputy Speaker, Chairman Education Committee Parliament of Uganda, PS Ministry of Education and Sports, IGP, Vice Chairperson of Council, Chairperson Students Affairs Committee, Chairperson Students disciplinary committee, University Secretary and Dean of students. Before Guild elections were suspended senior NUP leaders spent the whole of yesterday combing campus and halls of residence for votes in favour of their candidate Dangote. Among the leaders seen at MUK was Mityana district woman Member of parliament Joyce Bagala Ntwata, Kassanda South legislator Frank Kabuye, Nakawa division council Speaker Godfrey Luyombya among others. NUP officials had assured this news website that although campaigns were marred with intimidations and torture, their candidate Dangote whose campaign centered on improving students’ welfare, Academic excellence and progressive research, was in lead of a 14 candidates’ race. Here at News Editor Media, we condole with the family and relatives of the late Betunguura and in the strong terms condemn such heartless acts. We pray that security arrests and prosecute whoever is behind this murder.
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