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CAUGHT PANTS DOWN: HOW MERCY MUTESI WAKIBI FAKED ASYLUM DOCUMENTS TO HOODWINK DEPARTMENT OF U.S CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE

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A letter from Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service asking Ms. Mercy Mutesi Wakibi to present the ‘original newspaper article’ showing how she was persecuted, which she doesn’t have

BY ANNA NABIRYE
NEWS EDITOR

A ONE Mercy Mutesi Wakibi who is currently in The United States of America (USA) is in trouble over questionable application documents she presented to the Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship and Immigration Service, seeking for asylum!
In her application for asylum, Mercy Mutesi Wakibi allegedly presented a fake ‘newspaper article’ about her,  lying that it was published by one of the newspapers in Uganda.
In this said FALSE article, Mercy Mutesi Wakibi was written about as a highly wanted woman by Uganda Police on accusations of involving herself in Homosexuality and illegal sex trade, which she says it is not allowed in Uganda.
She says, she was persecuted and had to run out of the country for her dear life.
On sensing fraud in her documents, the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Houston Office wrote to her requesting for the original newspaper article. They got her pants down!
The letter dated February 15th 2018 reads; “Dear Ms. Mutesi Wakibi, this letter refers to your request for asylum in the United States filed on Form 1-589. Upon completion of which you provided a copy of a newspaper article in support of your claim. You must therefore, submit the Original of newspaper article.”

The letter from the Department of US Citizenship and Immigration Service reads, “You must submit the requested documentation within 10 days of the date of this letter to the address noted above to the attention of: Officer ZHN 604. Failure to comply with this requirement, will result in the cancellation of the recommended approval that was previously issued to you.”
This letter was signed by Orrendach JaNette, Supervisory Asylum Officer.
Since then, The News Editor Media is reliably informed; Ms. Mercy Mutesi Wakibi has never submitted the original newspaper as requested.
The News Editor Media investigation team on landing on this letter, picked interest in the matter and consulted Ms. Mutesi Wakabi for fact finding.
We wanted to ascertain whether the said news article was fabricated or not.
“Can you kindly share with us a copy of that original article published about you showing date of publication and having all features of a true story.” Reads our communication to Ms. Mutesi Wakibi.
We wanted to know what exactly transpired, where was the incident, which Newspaper published this story and date of its publication.
She indicated that she received our message but instead chose to ignore.
We were however informed, the document presented as a newspaper article by Mutesi Wakibi is totally fake, allegedly printed at Nasser road and a forgery to hoodwink the Department of U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service to give her asylum. No newspaper has ever carried such an article.

This is what Mercy Mutesi Wakibi (in the photo) presented as proof that she is wanted by Uganda Police, claiming it was published by Uganda Government Newspaper, New Vision on Friday, which is totally false.

The alleged article says, “Uganda Police informs the General Public that Mercy Mutesi Wakibi is wanted by Police on charges of Homosexuality and illegal Sex Trade which is unlegal in Laws of Uganda.”
“Any one with her whereabouts should inform the nearest Police Station or should contact us on any of the following Telephone Numbers: Toll Free (Uganda Police 991).” Reads this false article.

The article doesn’t show date of publication, the Police Toll Free given is fake and has grammatical errors! Thanks to the Department of US Citizenship and Immigration Service for they sensed fraud and refused to be fooled, that is why they asked for the original newspaper story. For starters, Uganda Police Toll Free are: 999/112. (You can chek Uganda Police Force Website). In fact, Police has never raided nor looked for Mercy Mutesi. She isnt on the run.

Our investigation team is already on ground to find out, how Mercy Mutesi Wakibi’s story was cooked and what this means for her asylum application. When we contacted sources in Uganda Police Force about any one in the names of Mercy Mutesi Wakibi who says was persecuted, they denied anything about her.

We are digging deeper this story. Wait for Part II of this story.

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AB’EKITONGOLE KYA BLB BYE BASOMESEZZA ABAAMI B’AMASAZA KU BY’OKUKUUMA ETTAKA LY’OBWAKABAKA

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Owek. Mariam Mayanja Nkalubo, minisita w’Ettaka e Mengo ng’ali n’abakungu ba BLB ssaako ab’Amasaza oluvannyuma lw’olusirika olwabadde ku Forest Park e Buloba mu Busiro

Bya Meddie Kityo, BUSIRO

ABAKULIRA ekitongole kya Buganda Land Board (BLB) ekikola ku kukuuma, okulabirira n’okuddukanya ettaka ly’Obwakabaka basomesezza Abaami b’Amasaza ga Buganda ku buvunanyizibwa bwabwe ku nsonga z’okuddukanya ettaka ly’Obwakabaka.
Ensisinkano y’abakulira Buganda Land Board n’Abaami b’Amasaza ssaako abamyuuka babwe ebeerawo omulundi gumu ku buli ntandikwa y’omwaka.
Wabula olw’ekirwadde kya ssennyiga omukambwe, aba Buganda Land Board batugambye, “Omwaka guno tetwasobola kutegeka lusirika luno ku ntandikwa y’omwaka nga enkola yaffe bwebadde bulijjo.”
“N’olwekyo, twasazeewo tutegeke ensirika ez’enjawulo okusinziira ku mabendobendo agakola Obwakabaka.” Ekitongole kya BLB bwe kitutegeezezza.
Abakulu batugambye, “Twatandikidde mu bbendobendo ly’e Kyaggwe era nga abaami okuva e Kyaggwe, Buvuma, Buluuli, Bugerere ne Bulemeezi beetaba mu lusirika olwo.”

Omuk. Bashir Kizito ng’annyonnyola obukulu bw’okukuuma ettaka ly’Obwakabaka

Olusirika luno lwagguddwawo minisita w’Ettaka Owek. Mariam Mayanja Nkalubo era n’akubiriza abaami mu kitundu kino obuteesulirayo gwa naggamba mu nzirukanya y’ettaka ly’Obwakabaka kubanga guno omulimu gubakakatako.
Olwavudde e Kyaggwe, abakulu mu BLB baazizzaako olusirika mu Ssaza e Buddu ng’abalwetabyemu kwabaddeko abaami b’Amasaza okuva e Buddu, Ssese, Kabula, Mawogola ne Kkooki era nga n’eno, minisita Mariam Mayanja ye yabadde omugenyi omukulu.
Ensirika zino zafundikiridde mu Ssaza ly’e Busiro ku Forest Park Hotel e Buloba, ng’olweno lwetabiddwamu Abaami okuli owa Busiro, Kyaddondo, Mawokota, Butambala, Gomba, Buweekula, Ssingo, ne Busujju.
Zaggaddwawo Ssaabawolereza wa Buganda Owek. Christopher Bwanika ng’ono yakubiriza Abaami obutagezaako kulemesa nteekateeka za BLB wabula okukolagana n’abakungu b’ekitongole kino okukuuma n’okukulakulanya ettaka ly’obwakabaka.

Owek. Christopher Bwanika ng’aggalawo omusomo

Ono yategeezezza nti enkolagana ennungi wakati w’Abaami ba Ssaabasajja wamu ne BLB yentandikwa yenzirukanya ennungi ku ttaka lya Kabaka.
Yalaze nti Abaami ba Kabaka be basookelwako ku byalo, emiruka, amagombolola okutuukira ddala ku ssaza mu nsonga z’ettaka.
“Ekitongole kya BLB kye kyakwasibwa obuvunanyizibwa obwenkomeredde okuddukanya ettaka ly’obwakabaka kubanga be balina abakugu okutuukiriza obuvunanyizibwa obwo”. Owek. Bwanika bwe yategeezezza Abaami b’Amasaza n’abamyuuka baabwe.
Yabakalaatidde nabo nabo okutuukirize obuvunanyizibwa bwabwe okuli okukakasa abasenze n’okuzuula ettaka lya Kabaka yonna gyeriri.
Owek. Bwanika yagambye, “Tubadde tufuna embeera ng’abamu ku Baami ba Kabaka beekobaana n’abantu abalala okukumpanya n’okutunda ettaka lya Kabaka. Tusaba kino kikome bunnambiro”.
Ye Ssenkulu wa Buganda Land Board Omuk. Simon Kabogoza yategeeza nti waliwo Abaami abeetaba mu mbeera y’okugaba n’okutunda ettaka ly’Obwakabaka n’alabula nti omuze guno tegugenda kugumiikirizibwa.

Omuk. Simon Kabogoza, Ssenkulu wa BLB ng’asomesa Abaami b’Amasaza ku buvunanyizibwa bwabwe ku nsonga z’ettaka ly’Obwakabaka

Kinajjukirwa nti omwaka oguwedde Ssaabasajja yasiima n’alonda abaami b’Amasaza abapya. Kino kitegeeza bangi baayingira mu wofiisi nga tebamanyi buvunaanyizibwa bwabwe mu nsonga z’okuddukanya ettaka.
Eno y’ensonga lwaki abakulembeze ba BLB baakiraba nti kikulu okubabangula nga bayita mu nsirika nga zino.
Buganda Land eddukanya ettaka ly’obwakabaka erisoba mu square mile 1,000 nga lisangibwa okwetoloola Obwakabaka bwonna.
Abaami ba Kabaka beebazizza ab’ekitongole kya Buganda Land Board olw’emisomo nga gino ne bategeeza nti gibawagadde era bagenda kukola n’amaanyi okukuuma ettaka lya Kabaka nga bakolagana bulungi n’abekitongole kya BLB.

Omuk. Martin Mujabi ng’asomesa

Abaami ba Masaza basabiddwa okukunga abantu abali ku ttaka ly’Obwakabaka okusasula busuulu n’okujjumbira enkola ya Kyapa mu ngalo, era bayimirize bunnambiro abo abeekobaana okwesenza n’okubba ettaka lino.
Enkola eno esuubirwa okunyweza enkolagana wakati w’ekitongole kya BLB, Abaami b’amasaza n’abantu ba Kabaka okumalirawo ddala obukuubagano.

GOD WANTS M7 OUT’, SAYS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PR. FRED MWESIGYE

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Pr. Fred Mwesigye

NEWS EDITOR

PASTOR Fred Mwesigye, a presidential candidate in the 2021 General elections has exclusively told this news Website how God, through a vision and prophecy, told him that President Yoweri Museveni’s time as Ugandan leader is up and that another person has been sent to lead Uganda into her greatest days.

Nominated on November 3rd 2020 to run for President as one of the 11 candidates in the race, Pr. Mwesigye, who is running as an Independent says he will be ushered in as the next President of Uganda.

In an interview with our reporter, Pr. Mwesigye said, “The theme of my government will be ‘love based on the fear of God’ and this will be achieved through working with all God-fearing people namely; Catholics, Muslims, Protestants, Seventh Day Adventists, and Pentecostals, among others without discrimination or favor but recognizing individual merit, personal abilities and credibility.”

Below are excerpts:

Qn: Who is this man of God who has run out of church to battle against a Four Star General for president?

Mwesigye: I am a 39-year old male, Born-again Christian born and raised in Entebbe, in Uganda. I am the first of five children born to Mr. Justus Ndyanabangi (a retired Chef) and Miss Agnes Nabuuma both living in Entebbe. I come from a Christian family – my mother is Born-Again while my dad is an Anglican. I am married to Fausta Nansubuga Mwesigye (also born and raised in Entebbe) and we have five children. I also work with Caznic Enterprises Ltd. a clearing and forwarding company as the Deputy Director. I also deal in Real Estate.

Qn: Tell our readers about your education?

Mwesigye: I started my studies in Entebbe at St. Agnes Primary school, went to Kajjansi Progressive for my O level, St. Lawrence Creamland Campus for HSC before I joined Makerere University in 2004 where I offered a course in Bachelors in Information Technology. I, however, dropped out after the first year due to financial challenges we faced as a family.

Qn: Did you say, you dropped out of school because of financial constraints? Then from where did you get money to start Caznic company?

Mwesigye: I joined some friends who were not badly off financially. And on top of that, you can get a good deal, and if you have a well laid down plan, it will be easier for you to start off. So we already had a plan, all we needed was an opportunity of finding to settle. Of course there are challenges but we will always manage to go through.

Qn: Is it true you are a Pastor?

Mwesigye: Yes. I am a Pastor of House of God Church in Entebbe. But before that, I was the Associate Pastor at Church of God World Mission in Kamwokya where a servant of God, Solomon Mukonjo is the senior Pastor. I left this Church in peace three years ago to start another ministry. I am pursuing a degree in Theology and this is my second year at Kampala Christian College.

Qn: How and when did you get saved?

Mwesigye: I was in Primary Five. But before, I used to attend Church Sunday School at Entebbe Miracle Centre of Pastor Aron Mutebi. Actually, that is where I grew up from in Christ. I was a leader of Sunday School. Then later, I professed Christ.

Qn: Now about becoming a pastor?

Mwesigye: It was a call. After getting married in 2012, God led us to Bishop Solomon Mukonjo’s Church. While there, the Bishop ordained me. And from there, the Lord called me to start a ministry. The Bishop released me. That is how I started House of God Church. Bishop Mukonjo is the one of the people who encourages and supports my calling to join politics.

Qn: How will you serve two masters at church and presidency assuming you are elected?

Mwesigye: Not that all my time I am in Church. Ask yourself, how I have been managing the two, business and church. Similarly, if I am elected President, I will serve every one diligently.

Qn: You are pastoring a very young church. Don’t you think it needs more time as your fish more souls for Christ other than going to politics, a dirty game?

Mwesigye: But I have not left my Church. I am still a Pastor and will always be, whether elected President. People think when you are a pastor you only have to be at a pulpit. Whether you are in a church or outside a church, you remain a Pastor. You will always remain with the people. They will always come for counselling, consultation and prayers. If someone comes, seeking for the pastoral part, I will definitely offer that, if it’s the presidential part, I will do so accordingly. In fact our church is not a one man’s show. There are different people who minister with me. This is what I want to do even when I become the President. I must strengthen the institutions so that they can all be independent and empower fellow leaders. I am not a dictator that all powers are centered around me.

Qn: Did you consult your church or fellow Pastors before you joined the presidential race?

Mwesigye: No. I got a conviction and I will say this to you; God has given me a gift of interpreting dreams. Those dreams I ignore have cost me a lot. I have a spiritual conviction and that is a Godly conviction I had to bring the message that is spreading right now, the message of the era of love and fear of God.

Qn: So it’s God who sent you into this?

Mwesigye: Yes. I followed God’s directive. It’s the spiritual push. Normally when I venture into something, I first seek for spiritual support. Certain things, you don’t just assign yourself. Contesting for President is not an easy task; it requires a lot of effort, finances, etc. So after interpreting that dream, I had to consult.

Qn: Is this believable? Did your church accept it?

Mwesigye: God did not talk to me alone. His message came through visions, dreams and prophetically to different kinds of people. Like you meet someone who knows nothing about what you are planning to do and he tells you how you will contest for President!

Qn: Why would God send another leader, is he fed up of Mr. Museveni when his wife (a Born Again) says that he was also sent by God? Like God substituted Moses for Aron, do you want us also to believe that God is substituting President Museveni and you are coming in? Is God retiring Mr. Museveni?

Mwesigye: You see, each generation has its leaders. Any leader, his or her time comes to an end and another leader takes over. God is not a contradicting person. If he is sending someone, it means days of the incumbent are numbered. Let Mr. Museveni start packing, a new generation is going to take over, thus says the Lord.

God has good plans for this nation. But unless there is someone God relates with, Uganda will miss. This country has a place among nations which will be highly ranked among other nations of the world. It’s going to be a powerful nation, economically and in relation to God. So now for those things to come to pass, it requires a leader who is not ashamed of God, a leader who will listen to God’s guidance. He chose me for that assignment.

Qn: But you have never been a politician?

Mwesigye: True, but I have been a leader. I am coming as a leader, not necessarily a politician. James said, ‘Faith without action, is dead.’ By coming to contest for President, I am here for a Godly mission.

Qn: What is that you are happy with Mr. Museveni?

Mwesigye: He has stabilized the country. No internal wars, at least he has worked on security. The country is peaceful at a certain level. He was chosen to do that. I credit him for that. Apart from that, in other sectors he has failed. Go to our hospitals, they are all sick. We will start from where he has left the country.

Qn: A section of the public has a perception that the Balokole (Born Again) are President Museveni’s ‘worshippers’. You salute him for granting you opportunity to fellowship. So, without him you are ‘finished’. Do you see the same public take seriously your candidacy?

Mwesigye: They should trust it because when you look at my manifesto, there are things that contradict with what the current regime is doing. For example, look at the way the government is over spending. We have about 146 districts. In my government, they will be scrapped. Their reasoning that they want services to reach a common man lacks substance. Most of these districts are not serving the people. Actually, they are lacking funds. Their creation is just political. We are feeding a cow which we are not milking. I will bring the number down to 62 districts, same to the constituencies. Why have 500 MPs? What are they doing that a small number like 150 MPs can’t do? Where is the relevancy of Presidential Advisors? What are RDCs for? In my government, I will not allow spending on things which are unproductive.

Qn: But people demand for the creation of the new constituencies and districts. Will your presidency deny citizens that right? And don’t you think, by scrapping RDCs, presidential advisors, constituencies and districts, you will render hundreds unemployed?

Mwesigye: Haven’t you seen people opposing creation of new districts and constituencies? Anyway, I will divert that money into agriculture, industrialization and other ventures which will help to boost the economy and create hundreds of jobs. I will empower institutions so that I can be advised by heads of these institutions.  

Qn: Is this what your manifesto is looking at?

Mwesigye: Yes. We want to reduce government expenditure. My government will also look at fighting corruption. We have very good avenues and policies to fight corruption but implementation is the problem. This is what I have come to address. I want to see an independent IGG and police. Those prosecuted and convicted over corruption, will be punished without favor or fear.

Qn: How do you want the corrupt punished?

Mwesigye: We will not kill or cut off their hands. Our foundation is about love and fearing God. Those convicted, we will make sure they vomit tax payers’ money. We must reclaim the money eaten.

Qn: How are you addressing unemployment?

Mwesigye: Uganda is gifted with good weather and soils, favourable for agriculture. 70% of Ugandans earn directly or indirectly from agriculture. I will look at budget allocation from 3.5% to 15%. It is absurd that the current regime has not considered that agriculture employs about 11 million Ugandans. We will also increase the prices of agriculture products so that we can send more people into gardens. I will return cooperative societies and make sure farmers are helped. I want to bring back cooperative banks, cost sharing of agricultural machines and government will buy off the surplus. I don’t want to see farmers making losses at any single point. My government will put up agro industries that target value addition. My government will put up a special television channel for agriculture. Anything concerning Agriculture like you see ‘Nat Geo’ that showcases animals. With this, the problems of jobs will be solved. People will have value for their land. Why sell away your land to go to the Middle East and work as a maid?

Qn: What is your view about homosexuality?

Mwesigye: I don’t support ungodly acts. If I am elected President, I will not encourage Gays. This country believes in God. As a President, I will gladly sign the Anti-Homosexual Bill into an Act.

Qn: What is your package for Healthy Sector?

Mwesigye: I will build hospitals and put in good facilities.

Qn: And Education?

Mwesigye: We will need to increase the salaries of teachers and put up well equipped schools. We want to see that all teaching to our children is applicable. I will have to sit with the technical people.

Qn: Do you see President Museveni leaving office when you win him?

Mwesigye: Yes. I see him as a man who doesn’t want to go like former Libyan leader Col. Muamar Gadaffi.

Qn: If he doesn’t?

Mwesigye: I will keep preaching this message of era of love, I believe he will handle over power

Qn: Lastly, how much is your campaign budget?

Mwesigye: Uganda Shillings 3 billion.

Qn: Do you have that money?Mwesigye: No, and that is we are calling upon Ugandans and all good people here and abroad to contribute towards this genuine cause. Kindly stand with us by sending your financial contribution on 0784386717.

‘WE WERE NOT INVITED TO MONITOR UGANDA ELECTIONS’ – SHOCK AS EU BOSS TELLS PARLIAMENTARY JOURNALISTS

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Ambassador Pacific and Hon. Nalule at UPPA function on Friday

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H.E AMBASSADOR Attilio Pacific, who recently headed the European Union delegation in Uganda that visited opposition National Unity Platform Party Headquaters in Kamwokya and held a meeting with Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alongside other top party officials has shocked opposition politicians in Uganda.

On Friday October 30th 2020, he shockingly announced that EU observers will this time stay outside Uganda 2021 General elections, saying they were not officially invited to monitor/observe this very important National process something that has worried opposition fearing that elections may not be free and fair.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the newly elected Uganda Parliamentary Press Association executive at Parliament, Ambassador Pacifici who was a special guest said, “We have not been invited to monitor Uganda’s coming elections. Maybe they will.”
He however said, “As many of you will know, the European Union has a long standing and firm commitment to upholding democratic values, both internally and externally through our foreign policy and longstanding partnership with third world countries.”
On this day, UPPA also organized a public debate to discuss The role of the media in promoting free and fair elections in 2021
The debate featured media scholars, journalists, politicians, Electoral Commission and development partners.
Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, Speaker of Parliament was represented by Hon. Safia Nalule, commissioner, Parliament of Uganda as the Chief Guest.
At this mega function attended by EC Spokesman Paul Bukenya, UPPA President Moses Mulondo who works with The New Vision was sworn in alongside other leaders including;  Francis Lubega (Radio Sapentia) – vice president, Apollo Tusiime (Salt Media) – Secretary General, Charles Mugerwa (CBS radio) – Treasurer Damali Mukhaye (Daily Monitor)  Organizing Secretary.

UPPA members in a group photo with invited guests

Others are; Rose Kasigwa (Radio Paidha) – Secretary for Discipline, Nickson Bbale (Channel 44 tv) – Secretary for Welfare, Joweria Namagembe (Voice of Africa radio) – Secretary for women and Steven Turyarugayo (The New Vision) – Deputy Secretary General.
Naser Kasozi (Homeland Newspaper) is the Online representative, Hanifar Samula (Kingdom tv) represents Tv stations, Paul Kiwuwa (The New Vision) represents Print media while Godfrey Ssali (Radio One/Akaboozi) represents Radio stations.

EU AMBASSADOR’S FULL SPEECH
Ambassador Pacific talked about the EU’s long track record of supporting democratic processes and institutions all around the world, including here in Uganda.
He said, “While there are many important aspects of strengthening democracy such as building cultures of active citizenship, respect and tolerance; ensuring strong and accountable institutions; improving transparency in public life – a key part of strengthening democracy is ensuring respect for the will of the people expressed through transparent, inclusive, credible and violence-free elections.”

UPPA President Moses Mulondo addressing guests

Talking about elections, the EU boss said they are an important moment for the development of any democracy.
He said, as standing friends and development partners, “We wish Uganda every success with the forthcoming elections and we are proud to be able to support a number of organizations working to enhance the quality of the electoral process.”
He highlighted that the European Union’s support to elections in Uganda is completely impartial.
As a matter of principle, the EU boss clarified that, “The European Union does not interfere in any country’s electoral process. Our focus is on supporting local actors and strengthening the electoral process to ensure that it is credible, transparent and inclusive as possible.”
“We never have, and never will, support one candidate or party, over another and we fully respect Uganda’s sovereignty and the right of all Ugandans to choose their leaders through elections.” Said Ambassador Pacific.
He noted that, rights may sometimes have to be limited, but such limitations to people’s rights to freedom of association, assembly and expression must always be reasonable, proportionate and necessary in a democratic society.
He said they are all well aware of the special context that Covid-19 pandemic has brought about and of course ensuring the public health of people must be of paramount concern during elections.
“But even then, we must guard against possible overuse of blanket restrictions, or the indescriminate application of rules which target certain candidates or parties.” Said EU boss.
He talked about unequal access to media platforms which he said is an issue for Uganda’s election candidates in the past.
“We  realize that this is now even more of an issue in an election where mass rallies are not possible.  We welcome the Parliament’s approval earlier this year of changes to section 24 of the Presidential Elections Act which provides for stronger rules designed on state-owned media. This is a step in the right direction and I call for this equal treatment to be extended to parliamentary and local election candidates and for privately owned media platforms to also ensure that their coverage is as equitable as possible.” Said Ambassador Pacific.
The EU delegation is one of the seven funders of the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) which supports a range of civil society projects related to elections.
It includes support to domestic election observation by Uganda civil society organizations.
DGF also supports several projects related to media and elections including projects implemented by African Centre for Media Excellence, the Human Rights Network for Journalists and the Uganda Media Women’s Association.

SPEAKER KADAGA’S SPEECH 
I would like to appreciate the role of Parliamentary Press linking Parliament to the people by covering the procedures of the House and the committees.  
Through you, citizens can appreciate Parliament services to the Nation. Media is a tool through which the Nation is educated, informed and entertained. And whenever society faces challenges like epidemic, terrorism and  natural disasters we rely on media to keep us informed. 
When Covid-19 forced government to lockdown many activities, journalists and the work they do, was considered essential to the nation.
Uganda is in the middle of campaigns for the 2021 General elections,  what is being referred to as the Scientific election. 

Sabasaba Updates boss Apollo Tusiime swears in as new UPPA SG

We expect more electronic and Online communication than physical interactions to avoid spreading Covid-19. The media is expected to play a leading role in sensitising and mobilizing voters. 
Elections can be shaped negatively or positively by the actions of the media. The media can promote free and fair elections through civic awareness, publicising electoral laws, exposing electoral malpractices, fast checking political statements and giving analysis to enable voters make informed decisions.  
On the other hand, there is also potential for misreporting, blackmail all done by the media. 
However, Ugandans expect accuracy, fairness and impartiality from the media when reporting on campaigns, hosting guests or analysing politics. 
I appeal to journalists and all media stakeholders to uphold professional ethics during elections season and at all times. 
I also,  remind media to be balanced and gender sensitive while interviewing and profiling many candidates because this area is still wanting. 
Media freedoms are essential to a vibrant media in any democracy. Unfortunately, election campaign tend to increase cases of interferences, threats and rights abuses against the media from various sources. We need to change this trend.
I encourage the media to work closely with the responsible institutions to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings during the election period. 
Finally, am aware of the concerns about the delays in constituting the communications tribunal provided for in the UCC article 2013. Parliament will engage the President about this issue and hope the tribunal will be constituted.

PARTERN WITH EC – BUKENYA URGES UPPA
Paul Bukenya said, media needs to partern with Electoral Commission to promote the use of the mixture of approaches that have been proposed in the forthcoming scientific elections.

EC’s Paul Bukenya at the function

Other speakers included madam Hellen Kaweesa.

RICHARD MATUA: MAN FACES ARREST OVER AN ATTEMPT TO CON DEPUTY SPEAKER OULANYAH OF 50M

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In the photo is Richard Matua

BY ANABEL KEITA

A ONE Matua Job Richard, calling himself a media activist from Northern Uganda is facing arrest over charges in connection with fraud when he demanded huge sums of money from The Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah or else, he ‘contests against him’.
Oulanyah is the newly elected NRM Vice Chairman for Northern Uganda, a position he convincingly won after defeating Hon. Sam Engola. Matua a reknown conman claims to be among those who worked tooth and nail to secure Oulanyah’s win and he now demands for a fat pay threatening that if Deputy Speaker fails to meet these demands, he will have no other option but to use media avenues to taint the name of this humble man, the Deputy Speaker Parliament of Uganda.
This investigative News Website is aware of different messages and audio recordings Matua sends to Oulanyah and also circulated to social media platforms branding him a failure, very incompetent who did not deserve NRM CEC position.
His target is to threaten Deputy Speaker ahead of 2021 MP polls so that he meets the financial demands of this conman. Our sources closer to Rt. Hon. Oulanyah have notified us how the big man has been so kind to this Matua although he doesn’t physically know him. Matua has decided to turn the deputy speaker into his bank ATM.
“It’s true the Deputy Speaker has been extending a handful of help to this gentleman like he does to different kinds of people in need, but Matua’s problems are endless. Today he talks about his sick children, the next day he cries about his pregnant wife and another day about how debts are about to kill him. It is becoming too much.” Quoted a source.

GOOD HEART: Deputy Speaker Oulanyah giving a gift to David Kabanda who led a delegation from Kasambya in Mubende to Parliament. Kabanda won NRM Primaries for 2021 MP for Kasambya

Just a few days after Oulanyah trounced Engola, this conman Matua is said to have reached Deputy Speaker and asked for about 50M to start up a Mobile Money business since he was no longer working.
Oulanyah ignored him. This is when he started sending threatening messages on how he was going to expose this top CEC member. He also bragged around that he is going to contest for NRM Vice chairman Northern Uganda come 2026 well knowing that the Party has not pronounced its self on such an election.
In one of his 10 minutes’ recorded audio sent to Oulanyah, Matua said, “Expressing interest to contest Rt. Hon. Oulanyah in 2026 for the CEC position he currently occupies,  isn’t a sin. Those who are intolerant and undemocratic are the ones panicking.”
In the same audio he claims to have reached Oulanyah after CEC elections, “And I asked him to liaise with Hon. Sam Engola so that they iron our differences and dialogue with disgruntled party members. He did not respond positively. I warned him that if differences are not resolved, I will contest his position in 2026.”
As if Matua is a mad man, he has already written a dossier calling it his manifesto when he stands for NRM Vice chairman Northern in 2026.
He however says, “I am doing all this to put pressure on Hon. Ouanyah so that he responds to my demands. As media activists, we canvased for him votes but he has not paid us. That is why I am fighting him.”
Those knowing Matua say, he was fired from a school where he was working due to his bad conduct. He loves free money and if you don’t give it to him, he uses social media to blackmail you.
He is not doing this to only Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker. This goon has been pressurizing other top NRM leaders for dime. Ask Hon. Sanjay Tana or Hon. Mike Mukula, they are all cursing this conman.
Now his days of conning leaders are over. They want him arrested so that he pays for his sins.

IS BOBI WINE UNDER ARREST? DETAILS ON HOW ‘SSUUBI CLIQUE’ HAS FINALLY PUT HIM IN A SLAUGHTER HOUSE OVER NUP TICKETS

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From left: Hon. Latif Ssebaggala, KCCA Speaker Abubaker Kawalya, Hon. Kyagulanyi, Barbie Itungo, Bridget and husband Hon. Francis Butebi Zaake during the baptism function of their son Raymond in Mityana, recently

BY MEDDIE KITYO

THE SUUBI clique which was formed prior to 2011 General elections to shoot down opposition Democratic Party (DP), has raided the ‘newly formed’ NUP party and put its supreme leader Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi in a political custody.
Do you know why most People Power foot-soldiers in Buganda were denied NUP party tickets and instead given to little known people? Here is the answer!
We have exclusively learnt that SSUUBI clique which has captured power in NUP has continued to demand that Kyagulanyi throws away all his trusted generals and they hand him a list of their people to be given the party flag in the coming General elections.
This is why CBS presenter Patricko Mujuuka,  Bobi’s brother Eddie Yawe and others were fought not to be given party tickets.
This clique perfectly positioned it’s self in NUP so that it can infiltrate all party departments and make sure their colleagues in other political parties who subscribe to SSUUBI are spared.
These includes; FDC’s Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (Kira Municipality), Moses Kasibante (Lubaga North), Erias Lukwago (Lord mayor), Allan Ssewanyana  (Makindye West), among others.
Loyal NUP members who wanted party tickets in these constituencies are blocked. Whenever Bobi comes out to oppose this clique, they threaten to quit his party or disorganize it.
“Handle us like glass, we can easily spoil your party if you dare oppose our orders. We will not allow your people to contest our colleagues.” A certain SSUUBI member threatened Bobi.
Analysts now say, if Bobi Wine surrenders NUP to SSUUBI political opportunists, it will be good news to president Museveni. In fact their mission to kill political morale in People Power, sidelining able and popular politicians in NUP works for the enemy.
Will Bobi manage to set free himself and tame this clique or it will eventually over power him? The ball is in his court.
SSUUBI 2011 was formed in 2010, few months to 2011 General elections.
It’s formation was mainly coordinated by former Buganda Premier JosephMulwanyammuli Ssemwogerere.
We shall come back to this later!

SSUUBI & NUP
When Bobi Wine joined politics, its on record, SSUUBI clique fought Bobi Wine. In fact they called him a political joker who should remain in his music concerts.
Nambooze demanded for millions to step on any of Bobi Wine’s Kyadondo East by election campaigns. Ssemujju openly said he can’t associate with Bobi Wine after all he had a ‘better’ candidate Apollo Kantinti.
Mpuuga and Sseggona were not seen anywhere closer to Bobi during campaigns.
Fast forward, when the Ghetto gladiator miraculously became the most popular opposition leader in Uganda, SSUUBI clique looked for him to save their constituencies.
People Power youth wanted to block them saying these are political opportunists, but Kyagulanyi being a very intelligent leader, protected them saying, their steps must be watched.
It’s unfortunate, this clique has now taken over NUP, blocking who ever looks to be a threat to them in People Power and intimidating Bobi that they will quit if he goes on endorsing those names of politicians they don’t want.

KAWALYA ON TOP ‘POLITICAL HIT LIST’
Top on the hit list of this clique is none other than Al-haji Abubaker Kawalya, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) council Speaker.
Although all factors favour Kawalya to massively win Lubaga North 2021 MP elections, this SSUUBI clique don’t want him to be given NUP ticket.
Like we recently reported, this Mpuuga-Muwanga Kivumbi clique is playing all dirty games so as not to only blackmail this young man who won KCCA Speakership against all odds, but also to hoodwink NUP that their colleague Kasibante is more popular in Lubaga than Kawalya. Of course these are lies. Facts on the ground show Kawalya as the favourite being, among all Lubaga North MP aspirants, the only son of the soil.
Kawalya was born and raised up in Kawaala, Kasubi, the most populated parish in Uganda.
In fact to win Lubaga North, Kasubi must be behind you. Kawalya commands support not only in Kasubi but also in Nakulabye, Lungujja and Lubya. If elections are held today, this young man, a graduate of Makerere University will win by 70%.
When he stood for Lubaga North lord councilor in 2016, many thought he was contesting for MP. He combed all Lubaga North villages and took all the votes.
At KCCA, he is ranked as the most hardworking councilor, no wonder, he was elected by fellow councilors, their Speaker in one of the hottest races ever, when he was fought by top bosses at his then political party FDC, Lord mayor Lukwago, Moses Kasibante and the whole SSUUBI clique. His competitor’s campaigns were bankrolled but Kawalya sailed through.
As a reminder, during these campaigns, Kawalya associated himself with People Power while those fighting him were for Dr. Besigye’s Peoples Government.
After winning KCCA Speakership, Kawalya led a group of over 10 senior Authority councilors who defected from FDC and other parties to NUP.
Kawalya and his councilors paid allegiance to Hon. Bobi Wine and vowed to support him for President.

Also Read: BIG HARVEST: KCCA SPEAKER KAWALYA, 10 SENIOR LORD COUNCILORS DEFECT FROM FDC TO BOBI’S NEW PARTY NUP
This was like adding insult to  injury! On Kawalya and councilors not supporting Peoples government’s Doreen Nyanjura for KCCA Speakership, now they had defected to NUP.
FDC and Peoples government officially launched a war against Speaker Kawalya for defecting to FDC.
Any councilor who remained, but supported People Power’s Kawalya for Speaker, FDC demanded for an apology before they are given party tickets for 2021 elections.
Kawalya continued his political life with NUP and felt unbothered with his former party.

KASIBANTE RUNS TO BOBI
On realizing how he was politically phasing out of Lubaga North politics, Moses Kasibante ran to Magerere to beg Bobi endorse him for MP, something this fast rising politician rejected.

Also read: UNTOLD STORY: WHY BOBI REJECTED KASIBANTE’S LUBAGA NORTH MP DEAL

Kasibante had put a condition to Bobi that, to defect to his party, they had to first agree that he comes with his selected candidates for all positions in Lubaga North.
In his response, Bobi told him how he was welcome but on his ticket and those of his team, the vetting and constituency evaluation committees have the final say.
Kasibante left Magere heartbroken. He thought Bobi would be over excited on his defection and automatically hand him Lubaga North ticket.

INVOLVES SSUUBI CLIQUE
From what Bobi told Kasibante, he realized that there is no way he can beat Kawalya through the vetting and evaluation teams. First of all, like we earlier said, Kawalya is very popular in Lubaga North, he has worked on development projects in the constituencies, lifted lives of many youth, financially supports women and youth groups, sponsors sports activities in all parishes making up Lubaga North and he has spread the gospel of NUP in the whole constituency.
Kawalya has formed village structures, his NUP posters are every where, and has a very active campaign team. With constituency evaluation, he scored highly.
Back to the vetting committee, Kasibante cant beat Kawalya in loyalty to NUP and its principal.
He is well educated,  MP Material, in position to fund his campaigns and win Lubaga for NUP. He closely works with all NUP structures in Lubaga North and funds Party activities. All in all, Kawalya is had to beat.
So Kasibante resorted to using SSUUBI clique to demand that, their colleague be given a NUP ticket although in Lubaga North, the guy has totally lost ground and his heart isn’t truly with Bobi Wine.
So this is why NUP election management committee, by press time had not given out ticket to any of the two candidates vying for Lubaga North MP seat.
We can however reliably report that, Hon. Kyagulanyi is very much comfortable with Kawalya in Lubaga North.
Let’s watch the space!

WHEN SUUBI WAS FORMED
Its leaders included; Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, Medard Lubega Sseggona, Erias Lukwago, Betty Nambooze Bakireke, Muwanga Kivumbi, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and others.
This team branded themselves ‘The Buganda Kingdom loyalists’ and it was formed as a van to drive them strictly to the 9th Parliament. It was formed to enable them win Parliamentary seats in 2011 that is why it was called SUUBI 2011.
In fact, the idea came after a section of DP leaders in Buganda shunned 2010 Mbale DP Delegates Conference where Hon. Mao defeated Alhaj Naser Ntege Sebaggala for DP President General.
Lukwago was the Party legal advisor and Nambooze the DP Spokesperson. They had disagreements with this Mbale meeting so they didn’t attend.
They chose to go on different media stations distancing themselves with Mbale DP Delegates election results. The rest is history!
On sensing that Mao leadership was determined to block their 2011 Parliamentary bids, this clique approached Mulwanyammuli to bail them out.
This is how SSUUBI was formed and branded a Buganda project to campaign for ‘its people’.

SSUUBI & IPC
Prior to 2011 polls, opposition political parties formed an alliance to front a single presidential against ruling NRM. These parties included; Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Justice Forum (JEEMA), Conservative Party (CP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).
SSUUBI joined this team as a pressure ground ‘commanding Buganda’.
During one of IPC meetings, SSUUBI asked political parties to allow it dictate on which candidates to contest for MP positions in Buganda.
They said, those picked must be endorsed by the Alliance. IPC agreed and this is how SSUUBI fronted Lukwago for Lord mayor although Mabikke, the SDP President a member party in IPC also went for the same seat.
For those who can remember, Mabikke supporters almost killed SSUUBI’s Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda while he was at CBS radio station campaigning for Lukwago.
Youth raided CBS to beat up Ssemujju, he took off through the back door, sped off in his car to save his life. unfortunately the car over turned and one person reportedly lost life. Ssemujju was saved by a group of other people.
A good number of SSUUBI candidates won and this pressure group died after 2011 elections.
In 2016 polls, another pressure group was formed by this clique to help them win 2016 elections. It was named Truth & Justice (TJ) this time headed by Lukwago. After winning, TJ was also buried. Lukwago has defected to FDC.

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2021 UPDATES: HOW NUP’S NABILAH – LORD MAYORAL BID HAS CAUSED PANIC IN BESIGYE – LUKWAGO CAMP

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NEWS EDITOR

WHEN Kawempe North legislator Latif Ssebaggala Sengendo pulled out of Kampala Capital City Lord mayoral race just a day after National Unity Platform (NUP) gave him their Party ticket for 2021 elections, the incumbent Erias Lukwago called his friends and happily said, ‘It’s finished!’
Thousands of People Power supporters kept on speculating on why Alhaj Latif Ssebaggala on Tuesday September 22nd 2020 stepped down, some even accusing him of betraying Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi and the National Unity Platform Party which had just given him their ticket. A lot they didn’t know!
This was a well calculated deal orchestrated by Prince Kassim Kakungulu Nakibinge, FDC’s fire brand Dr. Warren Kizza Besigye and Makindye East legislator Ibrahim Biribawa Kasozi. Latif was fulfilling a mission his party president knew about.

Hosted by Prince Nakibinge

For starters, Prince Nakibinge is the most influential figure in the country’s Muslim community and heir to Prince Badru Kakungulu. 
He is head of one of Buganda’s wealthiest royal families, with an expanse of land in the city and other parts of Buganda. The family descends from Prince Nuhu Mbogo, who was the brother of Kabaka Mwanga. He is a cousin to Kabaka Ronald Mutebi II.
We are reliably informed, the recent visit of NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi at Prince Nakibinge’s Kibuli residence led to fruitful talks between the two. The gist of the talks was all about sealing off Lukwago’ third term deal.
How Kibuli wanted Bobi Wine to endorse Lukwago for Lord mayor and why the game plan has swiftly changed, now that Hon. Nabilah Naggayi has been nominated to tussle it out with Lukwago, is a very interesting story that we will come to later!

LOCKING OUT CHAMELEON

With NUP locking out artist Joseph Mayanja popularly known as Jose Chameleon and their favorite Latif Ssebaggala standing down, NUP looked like they had handed Lukwago a blank cheque, just like Prince Nakibinge and Dr. KB wanted.
This was a clear manifestation that Lukwago’s third term at the Lord mayor’s Parlor had been sealed.
In fact, with NUP having no candidate for Lordmayor, Lukwago’s camp looked at the rest as political jokers. 
His happiness did not however last long, as NUP electoral body invited candidates for fresh nominations for Kampala Lord mayoral race.
This announcement must have shocked Lukwago’s camp who had already started warming up for another term. 
Lukwago’s number one nemesis Nabilah Naggayi Sempala, another Moslem very loyal to Kibuli, who doubles as Kampala woman member of Parliament immediately showed interest. She was later officially nominated and handed a party flag will endorsement to win Lord mayor office for NUP. 
Her coming in ended Lukwago’s camp hopes that his 2021 Lord mayor campaigns will be a walk-over.
The man from Kabungo in Kalungu District  will have to go back to his drawing board since Nabilah is very stubborn and with this lady in the Lord mayor’s race, expect the first ever hot contest in Kampala.
She is serving her third term as Kampala woman member of Parliament, the very constituency Lukwago heads as Lord mayor.
With her strong connections with women structures in Kampala, her being good at politics of propaganda and blackmail, Nabilah’s candidacy must not be underestimated. 

BOBI, NAKIBINGE MEETING

On August 20th 2020, Hon. Kyagulanyi was invited by Prince Kassim Nakibinge at his tightly guarded residence in Kibuli.
A smartly dressed Bobi Wine was accompanied by Kawempe North legislator who doubles as Uganda Parliamentary  Imam Alhaj Latif Ssebaggala, NUP Spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi, Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya among other Party top officials.
Insiders say, MP Ibrahim Kasozi also had a powerful hand in this meeting which discussed the 2021 Lord mayoral race and took a final decision. However, Makindye East legislator did not physically attend this meeting.
During the meeting, a lot was discussed, but today we will concentrate on Lord mayoral candidature.

Prince Nakibinge hosting Hon. Kyagulanyi and Hon. Latif Ssebaggala

Nakibinge thanked Kyagulanyi for accepting to work with Muslims although he is a Catholic and he blessed his political mission.
He however told Bobi how both Lukwago and Ssebaggala who are aspiring for the same seat are loyal and great leaders, “We  don’t want to lose any.
In Nakibinge’s wisdom, he wanted Lukwago to be maintained asking  Bobi Wine not to ‘fight’ his brother but to work hand in hand so that they can achieve their goals.
Prince Nakibinge advised that Hon. Latif Ssebaggala be deployed to the East African Legislative Assemble (EALA) in 2022, assuring Bobi that ‘We  will do everything possible to fulfil this.’
This is when Bobi asked Latif what his views were. He responded in affirmative.
The meeting ended and Prince Nakibinge saw off his guests.
After the Kibuli meeting, Hon. Kyagulanyi posted on his face book page that; “Today has been yet another milestone in the life of the National Unity Platform and the People Power Movement. We were very humbled to meet His Highness Dr. Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, who is also the Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda.”
“Prince Nakibinge has consistently been a voice that awakens the moral conscience of our nation. It’s been such a great pleasure to meet him and discuss several matters that touch our nation. We pray that Allah (SWT) continues to bless him and keep him in good health.” Reads Kyagulanyi’s post. So Latif must have pulled out of the race in respect to Nakibinge – Bobi meeting.

DETAILS

Lukwago had never been politically threatened like this time, when a number of powerful opposition politicians declared their intentions to unseat him.
These politicians included; Latif Ssebaggala, Jose Chameleon and Kampala Woman MP Nabilah Naggayi Ssempala.
He at first thought, ruling NRM will front former Kampala Central mayor Godfrey Nyakana Amooti, who is another political mover and shaker in Kampala.

Lord Mayor Lukwago and wife at their Wakaliga residence recently. The two hosted their supporters

When Nyakana pulled out of the NRM Primaries and the party returned Daniel Kazibwe commonly known as Ragga Dee, Lukwago put on a wide smile. Ragga Dee is a real political joker.
In the race, according to Lukwago’s camp, remained NUP candidate (either Chameleon or Latif).
To those underestimating Latif, he has been Kawempe North MP for four terms. In fact this term, he stood and won without backing from any political party. Formerly, he was a DP member.
Latif is talked about as one of the richest Buganda MPs with big investments especially in Kawempe.
He is the owner of Kisaasi College School which has students numbering in thousands. Of these, hundreds are on Latif’s bursary.
He was coming in this race with full support of Kawempe as a division and the legacy of his elder brother Alhaj Naser Ntege Sebaggala  (who passed on last week).
So with Latif in the race, it would give Lukwago a very big headache.
But Lukwago’s great threat in NUP then was Jose Chameleon.
He is seen as a crowd puller especially among the youth. 
With Kibuli sorting out Latif, Lukwago and team had to strategize for Jose Chameleon but badly needed Bobi Wine’s  in put. This is when Dr. KB came in.

SAVE US FROM CHAMIL – BESIGYE BEGS BOBI

The first meeting was between Lukwago and Bobi. We are told, Lord mayor almost cried begging Kyagulanyi to force Chameleon out of Lord mayoral contest. 
Hon. Kyagulanyi rejected Lukwago’s request saying, NUP must have a candidate for Lord mayor.  
“Hon. Lukwago, the only alternative is for you moving to NUP. Come over, we will move together.” Kyagulanyi told Lukwago.
Lord mayor however said this was impossible since he had already agreed to defect to FDC.
This meeting took place before Lukwago officially moved to FDC.
Lukwago tried to convince Bobi reminding him how he had convinced Dr. Besigye not to run for President in 2021.
“I did all this because I never wanted any one to stand in your way. Kindly, leave this for me, let NUP spare my seat.” Lukwago begged Bobi Wine.
Kyagulanyi had reluctantly agreed until Dr. Besigye came in and asked Bobi not to unseat Lukwago.
“Look, I am not standing for President. You will go for it with our full backing. Let NUP leave Lord mayorship to Lukwago just like I left it for you.” Besigye told Bobi Wine.
This is how Bobi ended up in Kibuli and the following days, Chameleon was denied a party ticket.
It was given to Latif who also stood down as a deal.

MPUUGA & KIVUMBI  –  THE MERCENARIES

All had weighed in to save Lukwago’s seat but Bobi was still studying the situation until Masaka Municipality MP Mathias Mpuuga who acts as NUP VP for Buganda and Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi MP for Butambala threatened to quit if Bobi doesn’t spare Lord mayor Lukwago. 
The Mpuuga-Kivumbi clique presented other names of politicians Bobi must spare. On the list is MP Moses Kasibante of Lubaga North.
“We can’t be members of a party fighting Lukwago and Kasibante. We rather quit.” Mpuuga and Kivumbi threatened Bobi.
They wanted him to block Jose Chameleon and KCCA Speaker Alhaj Abubaker Kawalya who is Lubaga North MP favourite.
On Jose Chameleon, Bobi looked like he bought their counsel but on Speaker Kawalya he strongly rejected their deal.
This former SSUUBI clique vowed to play all games to fail popular Kawalya. (We are working on a detailed story about this).

BOBI, CHAMELEON MEETING

Before announcing bad news to him, Chamil was invited in Magere in a meeting attended by Fire Base Crew top official Nubian Li.
In this meeting,  Bobi told Chamil, “My brother am sorry, NUP can’t give your a ticket for Lordmayor. We are instead taking you to Mityana North as MP contestant.”
For starters, the incumbent Mityana North MP Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi is not returning for 2021 polls. Bobi told Chamil that this was a very good opportunity to have their own take over this NRM constituency.
Chamil agreed only to change his mind after consultations with DP BLOC members who included Sam Lubega Mukaaku, Michael Mabikke, Henry Lubowa and Abed Bwanika.

Bobi hosting Chamil at his Magere residence on 18th August 2020. Right is artist Nubian Li

The next day, Chamil printed Lordmayor posters and vowed to stand because he commands support in Kampala.
On seeing Chamil posters, Lukwago’s camp with full support of Mpuuga and Muwanga Kivumbi clique attacked Bobi for failing to tame Joseph Mayanja.
The following days, Latif was declared winner of NUP ticket instead of Chameleon. Just after one day, Latif stood down to fulfill the deal.

NABILAH GAME CHANGER

When Latif returned the card NUP had denied Chameleon, people power members exerted pressure on party leaders on why they gave out a card to a weak Sebaggala.
They demanded that the party opens up for new candidates.
Party EC never thought that Nabilah would show interest. They were ambushed, she came on board and has all the qualifications.
Mpuuga & Muwanga Kivumbi clique moved in to block Nabilah to save their man Lukwago, but the two are amateurs in Kampala politics. Nabilah is far better than Chameleon, she over powered them.
NUP nominated her, Prince Nakibinge is quiet, Bobi’s hands are tied, it’s time for the party to start.
FDC’s Lukwago Vs NUP’s  Nabilah Naggayi. This is a real political scene.
Watch the space.  

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LAWYER MUWADA: 10 MAJOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN NUP’S KIBALAMA – KAGOMBE COURT TESTIMONY & WHY APPLICATION MUST BE DISMISSED

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OPINION

Hon. Bobi Wine with Kyadondo East 2021 favourite Counsel Muwada Nkunyingi

IT’S trite legal standard that filed Affidavits & Court Testimony on Oath be it Examination in Chief or Cross Examination has evidential Value. The beauty of Cross examination is that it grants Court / Judge to investigate the details & conduct of the Deponent. By legal standards & subject to Courts own findings yet to come,It was evident from the Cross examination that;

Counsel Muwada Nkunyingi (left) with colleagues after meeting Hon. Bobi Wine recently
  1. Kibalama & Kagombe Lied on Oath by way of Affidavits. This affects the evidential value of their subsequent Affidavits. To lie is to swear on a matter not believing it to be true. Its as well criminal if court makes that finding.
  2. The written testimony and verbal declarations in Court by the two persons Contradict in accuracy,form& content. This makes the first Affidavits more evidential as both KIBALAMA & KAGOMBE Could not lawfully purport to retract the first affidavit even before it was deponed. Meaning the subsequent contradictory affidavits were coached and ignorantly backdated to the extent of not rightly observing that you can’t retract what doesn’t exist. The original Affidavit favoring NUP would end up as the only affidavit relied on by Court & the rest expunged from Court Record if not all.
  3. applicants ARE NOT MEMBERS of NUP since both KIBALAMA and KAGOMBE denied ever having admitted them into the party. It means there is no way KIBALAMA and KAGOMBE could lawfully and voluntarily come to court to ADMIT and Conceded to an application of non members. This testimony contradict all subsequent Affidavits. NON PARTY MEMBERS WOULD in law lack locus or right to file the case in court against the party and as thus once court makes such finding the case would be dismissed. Certainly the NUP had earlier raised a Preliminary point of law that the applicants a one DIFAS and another have no right/locus to file the case.
  4. AFFIDAVITS are in law voluntary averments. Both KIBALAMA and KAGOMBE admitted to have voluntarily deponed the first Affidavit. But all subsequent Affidavits were made without their free will. They could not identify their purported new lawyers in court. They further confirmed to have met and consulted lawyers of the applicants. This points at connivance to defeat justice.
  5. Both KIBALAMA & KAGOMBE conceded to have handed over leadership to the current leaders and filed returns and resolutions to the Electoral Commission. They followed the legal process in change of name as well. In law that completes the process especially once gazzated by electoral commission.
  6. There are several contradictions in the movement,education,etc. For example KAGOMBE had lied of being an engineer . This makes them unreliable and deceitful in the eyes of the law. Only pleading aspects like duress and possibly kidnap can salvage their legal future in terms of perjury.
  7. In law the two WITNESSES and their evidence was sufficiently destroyed in Cross examination. Their coming to court for cross examination has aided the side of NUP and destroyed the case of who ever kidnapped them.
  8. Both denied claims of money from NUP. This though not pleaded in the case before Court serves to internationally clear NUP and its leaders name. The outrageous video where both KIBALAMA & KAGOMBE had made claims was dramatically denied by both.
  9. The ARMY has been put on the spotlight of being partisan and engaging in political activity. KIBALAMA’s testimony that he was questioned on change of party leaders and names of NUP Contradicted the earlier statements by Army spokesperson. The laws require the national Army to be non partisan. Though this puts KIBALAMAs life in even more danger and or risk.
  10. Interestingly the bulk of the answers favor NUP in the case before Court.
    I can only say,NUP Members just remain strong and focus on the crown, unless the judge is also kidnapped along the way, it would be a legal suicide not to dismiss the entire applications as the dictates of law require in the circumstances. My views are exclusive private opinion @ Nkunyingi Muwada
    KYADONDO EAST 2021

ANOTHER UNESCO HERITAGE SITE GONE! FIRE GUTS MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MAIN BUILDING IVORY TOWER, BURNS MONEY DEPARTMENT TO ASHES

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NEWS EDITOR

IT’S really saddening! Makerere University Main Block, a building under UNESCO heritage preservation has been burnt to ashes in just a period of less than 10 years, since Kasubi Tombs, another UNESCO Heritage site was in 2010 set on fire by unknown people. Until today, Buganda Kingdom is struggling to reconstruct this great tourism site.

Makerere has gutted fire, hours to the highly anticipated National address by the President of Uganda on the re-opening of schools. The University Administration Block commonly known as The Main Building has been brought down last night, our great Ivory Tower is no more!

The ‘beautiful history’ of Makerere, the ranked eighth best university in Africa and the 569th best university worldwide is reduced to ashes, whole bursar’s department burnt, all very important accounts documents are likely to have been lost.

SAD! Our Pride is now history

“The mark of the great Makerere University is now history! The Main Building – Ivory Tower has caught fire, it’s a trying moment for us.” Reads a post on Makerere University face book page.

“Am here standing in Nakasero watching it burn till now, my colleague called police a few hours ago, but it’s so sad we’re going to 120 minutes and I can still see the fire blazing high.” Kwesiga Bahram posted at Makerere University face book page.

The cause of this fire by press time was not known, it can not be put on striking students since it’s now six months when the University was locked down due to Covid – 19 outbreak.

Makerere University has issued a statement on how Police fire brigade is on ground doing everything possible to put out the fire which sources at the University say, has covered almost half of the roof.

“Everyone is trying their best. The fire is heavy and sprouting from the right side of the building. The fire flames are coming through the side of the roof which was sunk in. We all need  to pray for the Ivory Tower.” Says Makerere University.

Makerere University Main Building burnt to ashes last night

One Fred Niringiye has written on Makerere University face book page that, “Investigations are likely to show that this was burning of accountability for the monies that were disbursed to University officials. The custodian and the security personnel attached to the main building should answer.”

Makerere University Alumni are worried whether they won’t be requested to re-register or bring back past papers due to burnt data. 

However the University has assured all students that their academic data is safe saying, “Senete has that information. It’s safe”.

James Ambayo has said, this must have been planned by people who do not wish Makerere University to reopen just after the deputy vice Chancellor’s media address about how they would progress with studies from October online for other students and from campus premises for final year medical students. “It looks like it’s planned to frustrate MUK effort from opening.” says Ambayo.

ABOUT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

This is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning. The trade school that became Makerere University began operating in 1921 with the first classes in carpentry, building construction and mechanics.

In 1922 it was founded as the “Uganda Technical College” with additional courses in the arts, education, agriculture and medicine. That same year it was again renamed as Makerere College.

In 1928, the vocational classes were separated from the college and renamed Kampala Technical School. In 1937 the college began offering post-secondary education certificate courses.

In 1943, the British Protectorate government proposed the university, which led to a controversial struggle. It was described as “a plot to steal African soil for European settlement,” by the Bataka Party.  In response to this campaign, there was rioting in the Kampala the capital of Uganda.

In 1949 Makerere College was granted University status and its name became Makerere College, University of East Africa. In the same year, the Bataka Party had been banned by the British Protectorate government, because of acts of riot and arson committed after a Bataka protest gathering.

It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.

Mason Greenwood: Manchester United asked for forward to be rested and not called up for England

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Manchester United asked for Mason Greenwood to be rested and not called up by England for Nations League duty, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Greenwood, 18, made his senior debut against Iceland on 5 September having made 50 appearances in all competitions for United last season.

He and Manchester City’s Phil Foden were later sent home from the England squad for breaking coronavirus rules.

“I tried my best to give him a rest over the summer,” said Solskjaer.

“The club, we asked specifically and pointed out that he should have had a rest.

“He needs it mentally and physically after that season he had. First thing that happens is, one, he’s called up, and two, he’s right there in the press.

“We’ve done whatever we can to protect him and I will keep on helping him.”

Forward Greenwood apologised for the “embarrassment he had caused” in Iceland, and later had to release a statement about his “poor judgement” when he inhaled nitrous oxide, after “historical pictures” of him doing so were published in a newspaper.

Solskjaer confirmed that Greenwood will be involved in United’s Premier League season-opener against Crystal Palace on Saturday at 17:30 BST.

“With the testing and Covid protocols, he trained by himself for a little while. We had some tests done and as soon as possible he was with us. He’s a big part of this group,” Solskjaer added.

“This is where he feels at home. He’s not comfortable, we challenge him, we’ve got people looking after him.”

He added: “We have to understand he’s an 18-year-old kid who needs managing.”

Maguire ‘training well and focused’

England’s Nations League campaign also saw United captain Harry Maguire dropped from Gareth Southgate’s squad just hours after being selected following his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos.

Maguire, 27, was given a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery. He maintains his innocence and has appealed against the decision, which nullifies the conviction.

“Knowing Harry, he’s a very strong character so hopefully he can put that apart,” said Solskjaer.

“But, naturally, as a human being it will be in the back of his mind what’s happened this summer.

“Personally, I think he will be able to focus on his football but you can’t predict how people will react. But so far he’s trained well, he’s been focused.”

Solskjaer refuses to ‘speculate’ about Sancho

Solskjaer refused to be drawn on the ongoing transfer saga between United and Borussia Dortmund over England winger Jadon Sancho.

It is understood United can meet the 20-year-old’s personal terms, but there is no agreement over a fee, and the Bundesliga side are increasingly confident of keeping him.

“You know I can’t say anything about other clubs’ players out of respect to them. I can’t speculate,” Solskjaer said.

“But we understand that to get even further, one, we need to develop what we have, and two, we’re also looking to strengthen the team.

“I’ve been in dialogue with the club, of course, we’re always discussing and hopefully let’s see if we can bring anyone in.”

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