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MOSES MUGALULA

ON being given a thunderous welcome as she arrives at Bulange-Mengo, Buganda Kingdom Headquarters today morning, The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament has hailed the royal family, Katikkiro Charles Peyer Mayiga and Kingdom officials.

PHOTO: Mayiga welcomes Speaker Among. Left is her deputy Thomas Tayebwa

PHOTO: Katikkiro, Speaker and Deputy Speaker first held a meeting

Powerful Anita Among who was received by her Deputy Thomas Tayebwa, Premier Charles Peter Mayiga, Commissioner of Parliament Owek. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba among others said, “I am immensely honoured to pay this courtesy visit to the Royal Kingdom of Buganda and to be part of the Kabaka Royal Birthday Run, 2024.”

GIVE A HUG MY SPEAKER: Mayiga hugs Anita Among

Madam Speaker noted that, “Besides just registering for the Run, we are here to officially declare our support for the Kabaka Royal Birthday Run, 2024. As the Parliament of Uganda, we identify with this year’s theme; ‘Men are stars in the fight against HIV/AIDS to save the Girl Child. We are cognizant of the effect of HIV/AIDS on our population and we welcome the effort of the Buganda Kingdom in complementing Government’s effort in combating HIV/AIDS.”

PHOTO: Speaker and her deputy talking to the press

The 11th Parliament Speaker revealed that, this will certainly contribute to the UNAIDS target of eliminating HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that have a common cross-cutting health theme.
“May the unity exhibited here today be the spirit of confronting Uganda’s common challenges and paving way for sustainable growth and development.” Said Madam Soeaker calling all Members of the Public to register and participate in this run so as to support the noble cause.

Speaker Anita and her entourage left Mengo minutes ago after buying Kabaka’s birthday run kits worth UGX 50M.
We are coming with meeting details

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HIS GRACE The Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop Church of Uganda excited hundreds of God’s people who filled St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe Gardens to capacity on 31st December 2023 during a Crossover night when he advised married women on how to punish adulterous husbands instead of bewitching them.
Speaking amidist ululation from especially women, Archbishop Kaziimba said, domestic violence dominated 2023 saying it is sad, Marriage is the only place where two enemies sleep on the same bed.

He however advised, “If your husband is sleeping with another woman, don’t go to the witchdoctor to bewitch him so that he doesn’t bring you HIV/Aids or other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). No!”
Kaziimba a renown orator said, such a woman should instead resort to praying for his husband to develop a runing stomach so that he becomes restless and then the woman who had snatched him will chase him away and returns to his wife.
Kaziimba who was speaking about a story in the Holly Bible of how Jesus performed a miracle when he resurrected his friend Lazarous said, “Married women stop bewitching your husbands because they are sleeping with other women and you fear him bringing you Aids. No witchdoctor is more powerful than Jesus. Instead, pray for your husband to develop a runing stomach when he has gone to be with another woman. This will make him restless and the woman will tell him to go back to his home.”
At the Crossover night, Kaziimba was received by the newly elected Bishop of Namirembe Doicese The Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, Diocesan Secretary Rev. Can. Henry Ssegawa, Dean The Very Rev. Can. Jonathan Kisawuzi Ssalongo, Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge among others.

KAZIIMBA’S CROSSOVER NIGHT SERMON IN DETAIL:
I want to join you to welcome the New Bishop and wife, Dean, Diocesan Secretary and your team.
I want to thank the Missionary Department especially our brother Rev. Samuel Muwonnge for organizing this powerful overnight as people of God crossover from 2023 to 2024 . I thank the choirs, the visiting Rev. from Nigeria Rev. Can. Justice Okoronko and the Media evangelists.
I have blessed by the message which i read this morning and i was laughing but thinking about it.

This is to inform you that our beloved friend Mr. 2023 is retiring. His 12 wives, 52 Children, 365 grand children will be sent off. However his family members told me, you should know, all your problems, sickness, disappointments, frustration, untimely death, shame, disgrace, barrenness, failure and rejection, have gone with Mr. 2023.
His successor Mr. 2024 has asked me to inform you that he has come to compansate you with life, light, good health, wealth, love, abundant blessings, peace, joy, righteousness, promotion and security. 2023 has gone with his problems, i am here yo bring to you a message of hope and joy
Reading from the book of John 11:
The message is, ‘Didn’t i tell you? When you believe, you will see God’s glory.’
This message comes to the two frustrated women Mary and Martha who had got frustrated because of the loss of their brother Lazarous.
They had invited Jesus to come and see his friend Lazarous before he dies. They called Jesus to come and see him when he fell sick. Jesus didnt come, i dont know why.
Sometimes i dont understand God’s way of doing things. He instead continued with his ministry, he preached the Gospel, healing others but did not go to visit his sick friend Lazarous.
Isiah 55:8, says, ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts neither are your ways my ways’Declares the Lord
Sometimes you expect God to appear instantly because you are a believer, yes you love Jesus, you accepted him as your saviour, you pray, you fast, do whatever he comands you to do, you are giver, when you fall into problems, you call him, ‘come Jesus, come and help me’, but he doesnt come instantly.
Let me tell you my brethrens, His ways are so diffrent from our ways, His thoughts are different from ours.
Jesus didnt come and Lazarous died. You can imagine, how these women felt, this was their great friend, they thought He would come. But He had a different plan. Why didnt he come when Lazarous was sick to heal him? He didnt come so that when he comes,a miracle will be done and God’s Glory be shown.
After four days of burial, Jesus showed up. I can imagine Mary and Martha were not happy to receive Jesus.
Deep inside their hearts must have asked themselves what had Jesus come to do yet their brother was no more.
Imagine Martha saying, ‘We thought you were our friend. Now Lazarous is no more, he is rotten. But Jesus said, ‘Martha, didnt i tell you, when you believe you will see the Glory of the Lord?’
Jesus insisted on being taken where he was burried. He ordered Lazarous out of the grave.
Let me tell you brethren, even if you think Jesus has delayed to answer your prayers in 2023, dont lose hope, in 2024 he will avail himself to you.
He is not delayed. God’s timing is the best timing and the best timing. Jesus is never late. He knows what He is doing for your life. What He is preparing is the best for you.
Whatever you think that it is gone, or rotten, before Jesus it isnt yet over.
Our God specializes in the impossibilities. In 2024, God is telling us to do what we can,what you cant, leave it to Jesus.
Go and work because it is within your means. God asked Moses what he had in his hand and replied that a stick. He used it to show His Might. All of you have gifts, use them in 2024. The Miracle is with you.

BISHOP BANJA ON WHY SALVATION IS THE BEST CHOICE IN 2024
The newest Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Rt. Rev. Moses Banja who was accompanied by wife Rev. Canon Professor Olive Nassaka Banja read in the Book of John 15:16 saying, “You did not choose me, but i chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruits-fruits that will last and so that whatever you ask in my bale tje Father will give you.”

Photo: Professor Rev. Can. Oliva Nassaka Banja, Bishop’s wife
Bishop Banja said, Setan was not happy when Jesus came because for he is a thief.
“This year, Jesus wants to give him your life so that you bear fruits.” Said Bishop Banja who got saved on 30th Dec. 1989 and accepted Jesus as his Saviour. He heard the voice and since, he says, never remained the same.

DEAN THE VERY REV. CAN. KISAWUZI SSALONGO
He asked gathering whether they came yo truly enter New year or after something else?
“Some dont want to leave behind their habbits. But God’s scanner sees everything. If human beings have latest scaners which can see you through, what about God. Our God can let us be but knows what we are.” Said Kisawuzi. He urged Christians to remember that the end is near.

Photo: Rev. Can. Abraham Lubega Kisakye and The Very Rev. Can. Kisawuzi

Reading Luke 3:3 Kisawuzi said, “We are hear to clean our ways. Bible says, a tree which doest bear good fruits will be cut.” He Said.
Kisawuzi urged tax collectors not exhobitant taxes from people saying that annoys God.
Other Speakers included Rev. Ven. Justice Okoronko from Nigeria, Mission Secretary boss Rev. Samuel Muwongo and others.

Photo: Visiting Rev. Can. Okoronko

Different choirs like True Life Gospel Choir Kiwuunya, Gospel Elite Creacendo Kiwuunya, Faith Harvest Choir Kyebando, Mission Choir, artists and schools like Joy Day and Nursery Primary School presented through out the night.

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ALL is set for the annual cross overnight prayers at St. Pauls Namirembe Cathedral Gardens tomorrow on 31st December 2023 as nation ushers in new year 2024.
Over twenty thousand people are expected to attend the crossover night. Rev. Samuel Muwonge, head of the organisation team has assured the people of God total deliverance, blessing, anointing and maximum security.
The Archbishop Church of Uganda His Grace The Most. Rev. Dr. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu alongside the newest Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, visiting Ven. Justice Okoronkwo from Nigeria, Dean of the Cathedral The Very Rev. Can. Jonathan Kisawuzi Ssalongo, Mission Secretary Rev. Samuel Muwonge and Rev. Simon Peter Dembe lya Yesu will preach the word of God and lead prayer, intercession and deliverance all through the night. Gates open at 12:00 pm.
The theme is, ‘Did i not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory od God?’ John 11:40.
Taking journalists through preparations for the cross overnight, Rev. Muwonge who is in charge if Mission Evangelism Namirembe Diocese said, “I am inviting you all here at Namirembe Cathedral gardens, come and see the glory of the Lord, come and we end year 2023 and enter new year 2024 in the Lord’s presence, God will deliver you and as long as you believe, you will see the glory of God.”
“We will begin tomorrow morning with a medical camp where we will take care of all the sickenesses that are disturbing God’s people, there will be blood donation, come and donate blood, come and save lives. Then later there will be powerful praising and worship, then different Preachers and by 6am, there will be annointing and speaking the blessing upon your life.” Said Mission secretary boss, Rev. Muwonge.
About security of the venue and people, Rev. Muwonge said, “Security is tight. The God of Heaven and earth is our security number one. Also, we have been assured by the Uganda police force and sister security organs that they will take care of our lives.”
Rev. Muwonge however urged whoever will attend the crossovernight to travel light, carry your Bible, carry your notebook, you pen, offering/thanksgiving, carry your transport. You do not need to move with laggages.

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ON SUNDAY 31st December 2023, all roads will lead to Kyambogo University Cricket Sports Grounds on Jinja road where end of year 2023 prayers have been organised by Presiding Apostle Dr. Joseph and Pastor Freda Serwadda of Victory Christian Centre Ndeeba-Kampala in Uganda.
This will be the 22nd Passover Festival since 2002, when this leading International televangelist Dr. Joseph Serwadda launched end of year prayers a directive given to him by God when the two wrestled for about an hour, late at night.
It is on record, the Born of Again Faith leader in Uganda Dr. Joseph Serwadda was the first to gather all Ugandans and people of God from East and Central Africa to end and welcome the new year in a unique style. This time not burning tyres, shouting in the middle of roads, drinking in bars but worshiping and praising the Lord. He opened a new chapter for the country and region.
News Editor, the leading investigative news Website in Uganda met Dr. Joseph Serwadda at Victory Christian Centre Ndeeba and shared the inside story about the Genesis of Passover Festival and why people of God should always end and welcome new year in this celebration.
Please read on;

News Editor: Presiding Apostle Dr. Serwadda, good afternoon. 21 years go, you started end of year mega prayers and named it Passover festival. How did you come up with this name? Was it God’s revelation? Why did you think people should end the year and start the new one in prayers and worshiping God instead of partying with family and friends? How is this important and what did it take you sir to change the then trend of ending year in bars, burning tyres and shouting in the middle of the roads? 
Dr. Serwadda: Thank you! In the year 2002 on 8th day of October, i had just seen off Apostle John Bunjo and wife close to midnight. I decided that i will pray outside our little house in Mutundwe then not to awake our children who were sleeping.
When i was praying, there was too much noise in the city. And i was reminded, the next day was 9th October, the independence day of Uganda. 40 years since Uganda got independence in 1962.
There and then God appeared to me and said, ’40 years is a generation, and a generation is measured by what it has achieved’.
So God said to me, ‘You have done half of your life in this Generation, it will be another bit of your life that is going to go into the next Generation. And so just like Joshua, you have lived in two generations. So listen to me very carefully, you can decide to be part of the next generation of this country or you can decide to let go.’
That word, ‘let to go’ meant to me that if i said i want to let go, i would either stop being a minister, or i would abidicate my ministry or something would even happen to me as fatal as death! 
So i said, “Lord, you know i want to be part of the next generation.”
Then God said, “Ok then, there is going to be another generation starting tomorrow, because Uganda is at the centre of God’s calender. 
So in 2002 a Generation that had started in 1962 had ended 40 years later. 
For starters, I got  saved in 1975 and in 2002, it was about 27 years for my salvation. I have now been saved for 48 years. In 2002 when God appeared to me, i had done only 27 years of Salvation.
God then showed me that there is going to be other 40 years to come, of which he wanted me to be part. Because i have had the opportunity to be in both generations, it was very clear for me that the next 40 years after 2002 would bea significant part of my ministry and life. That night in 2002, God gave me instructions, ‘Collect people, every year i will be giving you a message for them, every beginning of year i will be showing you a way to conduct yourselves as a body of Christ, i am establishing you as a prophet of this country for that purpose.’ I obliged! 
So you can now imagine, this is 2023 and then it was 2002, so that is 21 years gone. That is why we call this the 22nd passover event as we enter 2024. Because we have been runing it since 2002.

News Editor: And the event name, Passover Festival, how did you come to that?
Dr. Serwadda: God gave me the name Passover and i wrestled with him that night of 2002. I said, the Passover is known in Israel, it happens on a particular day. The Passover as an event happened because the Children of Israel were coming from slavery to their promised land. 
And God said to me, ‘You know, I am rolling away the reproach of Egypt just like i did it for Israelis of those days, i am now rolling away the reporoach of the foreign world from Uganda.’ 
And he gave me a scripture Joshua 5:9, saying Uganda from now onwards, it wil never be ashamed.
So that is how the name started and i accepted it. 
The the Passover festival is an event where we passover into a new generation but we are also passing over into a new year and God himself said let it be a festival not a mourning time.
One may ask, what about prayer? I told God, for people to enter into new year, they should prepare themselves with prayer. 
But God said, ‘No, if you want to make the people pray, find another time and i will allow it happen.’
That is why we have already marked off June, the whole month as Combat Month.
So, there is a separation of prayer (Combat Month) and Celebration that is why it is called a festival at the last day of the year. 
And the reason God gave me was, the people do not understand what it means for them to go from one year to the other.
I even reasoned with Him, asking, ‘God, why dont we do it on the independance day? Why?’
The spirit of God answered, ‘Because it has to be different. What they achieve in the natural is not what they achieve in the spirit. These two are totally different even though they seem to be taking the same route but they are parallel.’ So the rest is now history!  

News Editor: How can you account for the last 21 passover festivals? Are there visible testimonies?
Dr. Serwadda: It is true, Ugandans used to celebrate new year day by burning tyres, by drinking alcohol and all of those things but the Church of Christ used to celebrate new year’s day on January 1st. 
It is so interesting! Have you seen the records today? Uganda Police has said, they have registered 700 places of Worship which will pray on 31st December and they have also allowed them to use the Fire Works.
The reason for the record because they are now giving them permission to use fireworks.
So it has become a very serious day, the Anglicans have them, the Catholics do the same and there was an event in 2007 where the Muslims did the same. It has caught on, it is all over East Africa. 
In terms of what we have achieved, today you can think about it in many ways, personal miracles, people have got mighty miracles that have happened to them.
In the natural here, whether they were barren but now have children, whether they had no jobs, those who were struggling, through coming to the Passover festival, God has done for them something in their lives and there are many scores of miracles.
But also on the other side, the Nation now knows that the 31st day of December, is a day of Prayer. 
What seems to be exciting for me is that, Government has come to a point where they have said, The Passover event equals the 3rd June Martyrs day event.
However, we think differently. For us we dont come for tourism purposes though Government thinks this is a tourist event. So they have now earmarked our day as the National tourist event of the nation. So to us, is an achievement.

News Editor: What is so special about this year’s 22nd Passover Festival from the last 22 passover festivals? What is it that people over there shouldn’t miss at Kyambogo on 31st December 2023? 
Dr. Serwadda: First let me say, we will go back to Namboole Stadium where we used to hold Passover Festival as soon as reconstruction of this National stadium is done. We believe that the government will honour their commitment and go with us.
But this year, we are at Kyambogo University to hear God again, give us matching orders for 2024.  
God has promised that, we will know him in a new dimension, never known before.
Since we walk with God in the coming year, we would like to know the new dimensions. We will hear from God, telling us where he wants us to go as a Nation. 
But i see the challenges in this country and i believe, God wants to address them.
So, we must come to the Pasover festival for God to give us new directions and experiece God in a diferent way as we usher in new year 2024. God has a special message for his people which i will deliver. Dare not miss this year’s Passover Festival.

News Editor: About preparations, how big is Kyambogo University grounds, how many people can it accomodate and how many are you expecting to attend? Is there enough parking space?

Dr. Serwadda: About preparations, they started almost a week ago, because it is a lot of work.
You have a pitch that needs to be prepared for staging, we have our own platform, lighting, sound system, security, puting amenities for people to use, toilets, centres of service and all these things take a lot of time but we are in final stages now. The platform and canopy is already done. Most of the structual work is done.
The venue has been cleaned, we have been given space three acres of land for parking and other two acres for cooking where if people want to eat something they can go and help themselves. There is enough space in Kyambogo.
The two pitches plus the extension can hold about 50000 to 60000 people comfortably and we have already put 50000 chairs in the place and other couple of seats for the VIPs. 

News Editor: With bomb threats and other insecurity, how will you manage security of the venue, security of thousands of people who will attend the 21st Passover festival and the security of their motorcycles and cars? If you will improvise security, how will the congregation know those in charge of security so that they deal with the right people?
Dr. Serwadda: Concerning security, our history is very clear, we have never lost a car, nor anything attached to a vehicle, no one has ever lost a driving mirror, a car indicator, no body has ever vandalised a vehicle because over years, we have been using trained people to work on the security of the venue, people and all their property. 
We have 400 men who are in charge of that, 300 ushers in charge of sitting people, 100 are in charge of security. 
Also, we will use the services of the police, we will have atleast 200 policemen armed and others in civilian clothes coming and we use those.
Normally when they come in the morning of 31st, they will take snifer dogs around the place, to search and make sure the place is very safe, the public will be allowed to access the venue. So, worry not about the security. 

News Editor: Talk about hygiene/sanitation of the venue, have you thought about toilets from where the congregation will ease themselves. Will it be for free or pay?
Dr. Serwadda: Most of the things happpening there demand hygiene. We have very good toilets, and accessibility is free of charge. 
Even entering the venue is free of charge. Victory Christian Centre paid for everything. When we want money, We will definately tell the people.
We are coming to a point where we don’t want to hire anything. Lights, PA system, canopy are ours. No need for hiring.
We have been doing this for 20 years, people are discplined. For those coming for the first time, our urshers will be there to guide them.

News Editor: Take us through the event’s program
Dr. Serwadda: Program starts early morning at 8am on 31st and will end on 1st January 2024 at 6am.

News Editor: Are there other invited pastors and choirs?
Dr. Serwadda: Oh yes! We have invited many ministers, gospel ministers, gospel singers, a special choir coming from Korea called the Gracious choir etc. I will not give you all the details of this year’s Passover festival, let God’s people from all walks of life come expecting to be surprised. We indeed have a lot for you, amazing fireworks, name it. But on top of everything, you will go back with your miracle. Come with your new year prayer requests, God will answer them. Everything is set, we are ready to receive you and celebrate together new year in God’s presence.

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YESTERDAY, experienced talk show host, Kungu Al-mahadi Adam, aka KAA, announced he is leaving BaBa Television after 3 years at the Ntinda based station, owned by ruling NRM former Member of Parliament Moses Balyeku.
This leading investigative News Website reliably reveals, Kungu is heading for a better platform which is yet to be disclosed. However insiders say, Buganda Kingdom’s BBS Terefayina and Kin Karisa’s NBS have been all along yearning to sign for this fluent journalist. 
On his X platform (formerly Twitter), Kungu said he would communicate his next home in the next couple of days.
Writing on his official social media platforms, Kungu said, “Today (Friday), I hang up the boots as an employee and political talk show host of Gangamuka show on BaBa TV. I thank my employers and colleagues for the opportunity, support, and allowing me to be myself.” 
His departure depletes Hon. Grace Moses Balyeku’s Baba TV of finest talent, having lost Sir Simon Muyanga a couple of months ago.
Born 32 years ago, Kungu joined BaBa TV on November 1, 2020 and since, has been rising through the ranks. By resignation time, he has been the lead presenter of the station’s morning show, Gangamuka, and the host of Hot Cup at 9 which delves into topical political and social conversations in the country. 
Kungu holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in the same at Kampala International University. 
He started his journalism career as a political writer and reporter with Sunrise Newspaper in 2016 before joining SoftPower News. He would later in 2019 join Top Radio and TV before crossing to BaBa TV and Radio 4 in 2021.
Kungu, as a pan-African journalist, has made several visits to various African countries, including Ethiopia and Somalia, and has extensively written about the conflict in Tigray.
He is also the brain behind the changes at Businessman Balaam Barugahara’s Radio 4 that have now positioned it among the most listened to radio stations in the country. 
During his professional career, the provocative TV and radio journalist has hosted and interacted with various key decision makers in the country, including the President of Uganda, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. 
At the annual media engagement with the President at Nakasero State Lodge in December 2022, Kungu asked the President whether Uganda was to backtrack on its neutrality stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict following speculations that the U.S had attempted to use the US-Africa Leaders Summit to persuade him reconsider the position. In response, the President dismissed the speculation and added that Uganda is taking the stand because “it’s the correct one.” 
Over the years, Kungu has received both criticism and praise. Some viewers love his unique interviewing skills, while others find him provocative, aggressive, and sometimes satirical. 
Earlier this year, he, together with his former colleague at BaBa TV, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, were suspended for relaying a satirical clip criticising parliament for approving a motion of censure against the housing minister, Persis Namuganza.
The assembly penalised the minister because she had accused it of not giving her a fair hearing to address fraud allegations levelled against her.
Here at News Editor Media, we wish Mr. KAA good luck at his new workstation.

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DEO Kaggwa, the Chairman Kampala NRM flag bearers today morning burst into tears of joy live on Dream tv, a station owned by Pastor Dr. Joseph Sserwada of Victory Christian Centre Ndeeba, when his wife Mitina Nakanwagi’s people jammed the studios with birthday gifts for her beloved hubby! 
Tears rolled down Kaggwa’s face when a group of people hijacked the Agenda morning show carrying gifts and singing birthday song for Mr. Deo Kaggwa, former councilor at Lubaga Urban Council! 

The show moderator Moses Mugalula quickly named Ms. Mitina Nakanwagi who is based in Finland, Europe to be behind this suprise birthday celebrations for her beloved husband Deo Kaggwa! 

Mugalula said, “The beautiful cake, flowers decorated with bank notes (money) and all those other gifts come from your wife Mitina Nakanwagi, together with your beloved children Jojo Nalunkuma, Helena Naluggya Kaggwa and Trevor expressing how much the love their dad and wish you a great birthday”.

Thereafter, Mugalula led his other guests on the show who included Ronald Tweheyo a journalist at Parliament of Uganda, Muhammad Mulwani Taminwa (NUP political analyst) and Charles Ssentongo (Informal Sector), joined by the who tv crew Simon Lumu Kizito, Aron Wampura, Tendo and Kasozi (Professor) sang bithday song for Deo Kaggwa as he cuts the NRM colour decorated cake! 
Birthday boy Deo who didnt expect his Finland based fiance to give him such a big suprise, thanked the mother of his children for being there for him always! 
“What a surprise, I thought had come here for a political talkshow not birthday celebrations. I am indeed suprised, so much surprised. Thank you my sweet wife Mitina, thanks to my beloved children. I am so happy, God bless you.” Said joyful NRM’s Deo Kaggwa. (Full video loaded on News Editor Online facebook page)
Kaggwa was invited for the morning Dream tv popular talkshow ‘The Agenda’ alongside other guests to discuss the relevancy of the 11th Parliament whether it is still serving voters’ intrest looking at the ongoing fracas in the August House.

Panelists condemned the ongoing drama in Parliament calling on Speaker Anita Annet Among to prevail over her members, otherwise, public will rise up against Parliament and ask President Museveni to abolish it just like former President Idi Amin Dada did, during his reign.
Happy birthday comrade Deo Kaggwa!

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DETAILS from the Friday meeting between the Director of Crime Intelligence AIGP Brig Gen. Christopher Damulira and the leadership of Wakiso Boda Boda Riders Association at Kololo have emerged!
This leading investigative news Website in Uganda can reliably report that, Crime Intelligence boss hosted Wakiso bodaboda leadership at his Kololo office in order to deepen the co-ordination between Uganda police and the Boda boda industry especially on tackling crime, acts of political violence and to devise ways through which the Boda Boda industry can be organised to improve sanity in the conduct of their business.
Reliable sources briefed us that, in the meeting, Brig. Gen. Damulira appealed to the Bodaboda leadership to work closely with police and other security organs to identify wrong elements within the Boda Boda industry and ensure safety of both the riders and passengers.
“I ppeal to you bodaboda leaders, talk to bodaboda riders to shun acts of violence and to reject opportunistic politicians who use the bodaboda riders for their own interests.” Said Brig. Gen. Christopher Damulira to his guests.
He said the Boda Boda industry is supporting many young people to earn a living but also some are tarnishing the image of the country through participating in illegal activities like terrorism, murders accidents which has discouraged many tourists from coming to Uganda due to the disorganization of the riders causing fear to most foreign visitors.
However, he encouraged them to re-organise and engage themselves to benefit from government programs like Emyooga and Parish development model to increase on there earnings and reduce the loans they  aquire from the companies which offer them abnormal Boda loans.
He further appealed to them to work towards improving the service they offer to the public by ensuring they comply with the traffic laws and regulations including ensuring the riders have permits,helmets and reflector jackets and that the motorcycles are properly licensed to be on the road with visible number plates and other traffic requirements.
The  chairman wakiso district Boda Boda Riders association John Bosco Sejjengo applauded Brig.Gen.Damulira for great work he has done in organising Kampala Boda Boda Riders together with KCCA and also thanked him for accepting to meet Wakiso group.
He revealed that they manage 5500 stages in the 27 sub-counties and 4 municipalities that make up wakiso with a total registered population of 195000 riders.
“I request you Gen.Damulira to accept and study the memorandum presented to you which contains all we have been able to accomplish and the challenges for which we need the support of government.” Ssejjengo asked Crime Intelligence boss.

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STORY BY SHARON ASIO
LUBAGA SOUTH

UGANDA National Roads Authority (UNRA), has contracted a Chinese Company called China Railway Group to tamac Namasuba-Nyanama-Kitebi road and work is expected to start within only 60 days!
This comes after area Member of Parliament Mukasa Aloysius Talton Gold announced a mass demonstration in a protest against this road which is in a very sorry state!
On Monday last week, opposition MP Aloysius Mukasa gave Works and Transport minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala an ultimatum of 21 days to reconstruct this road which is full of potholes, drainage systems blocked and has turned into a den of thieves according to the residents of not, he leads a demonstraction.
Hon. Mukasa who visited areas where this road passes, said enough is enough, he has on many times engaged Gen. Katumba Wamala and UNRA to work on this road but turned deaf ears, threatening to mobilize hundreds of residents to demonstrate saying it is the only language authorities understand.
Rubaga South MP Mukasa revealed that, “Government collects exhorbitant taxes from our people, but it is absurd that taxpayers in return are made to walk or drive on such a road full of potholes! As peoples’ representative in Parliament, i cant sit by and fold hands as roads in my constituency become impassable. We will rise up and i can assure you, those in charge will sweat plasma.” Said MP Mukasa who is known for his super mobilization tactics if it comes to leading demonstrations against poor service delivery and violation of human rights.
Latest from UNRA, the contractor is identified and all material got, only remaining is the road design/plan and then work kicks off!
“We have been contracted by UNRA not KCCA to work on Muzito (Namasuba-Nyanama-Kitebu) road. Almost every thing required to fix this road is in place, we are waiting for the road plan and then work starts.” Mr. Mica Friday, an Engineer from China Railway Company told MP Mukasa during a meeting on Friday, requesting the MP to hold on with the demonstration.
We are reliably informed, Rubaga Mayor Zachy Mberaze Mawula requested area MP to call off plans for the demonstration because his prayers had been answered.
Rubaga Mayor briefed Hon. Mukasa and even convinced him to visit the contractor’s office for more information.
At the contractor’s office in Nyanama near Movit Company, Hon. Mukasa was given two month to start work on the road which duration the MP didnt agree with. 
“We can only wait for one month. My people are suffering because of the road. Organise yourself and start within one week.” Demanded MP Mukasa.
On behalf of the contractor, Mr. Mica Friday promised to be filling the potholes as they wait for the road plan and then permanent tarmac starts.
Nyanama road which Hon. Mukasa demands to be urgently fixed stretches from Freedom City Namasuba (Freedom City) on Entebbe road and goes through Nyanama to Kitebi at a place commonly known as ‘Star.’  This road connects Entebbe road and Kabuusu -Lweza road.
Hon. Mukasa says, it’s true all roads especially in Kampala need urgent overhaul but Namasuba – Nyanama-Kitebi road is deplorable.
“When you happen to use this road, what quickly comes to your mind is an aged government that is steadily going down hill and in fear waiting for its eventual death.This road is in fact the beginning of hell. All the potholes here are in fact a death trap yet the road connects travellers to Entebbe Airport road!” Revealed Hon. Mukasa.
Taking a walk on Nyanama road, MP Aloysius Mukasa noted the rate at which motor vehicles and motorcycles using this road are breaking-down each day that passes by. The level of insecurity on the road is high, as the road has become a den of thieves since cars are forced to move at a very slow speed.
“Travellers are missing flights, using the road is costly in terms of fuel and time yet it is a shortcut to Entebbe Airport road. We will firsr go to Gen. Katumba in peace but if his ministry becomes adamant, Rubaga South people will use another language.” Said MP Mukasa.
Namasuba-Nyanama road is a collection of potholes, the drainage system has broken down. when it rains, the road turns into a swimming pool yet it is one of the busiest road.
Hon. Mukasa who is used recess to walk around his constituency said, Rubaga South being a business constituency is contributing a lot to the Government treasury but there is no value for taxes paid. 
Thank God that the road is going to be constructed.

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STORY BY SHARON ASIO
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA

OPPOSITION legislator Mukasa Aloysius Talton Gold, NUP Member of Parliament representing Rubaga South Constituency, today morning walked on the deadly Namasuba -Nyanama -Kitebi road from where he sent a tough message to Roads and Works minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala to urgently fix this road or the MP leads a massive demonstration.

Addressing journalists today morning, Hon. Mukasa who convincingly trounced 13 candidates in 2021 MP elections to be crowned Rubaga South MP, asked Gen. Katumba Wamala to quickly work on this road which the NUP legislator says, has become a death trap!

“They collect exhorbitant taxes from our people, it is absurd that taxpayers in return are made to walk or drive on such a road full of potholes! As peoples’ representative in Parliament, i cant sit by and fold hands as roads in my constituency become impassable. We will rise up and i can assure you, Gen. Katumba and his government will sweat plasma.” Said MP Mukasa who is known for his super mobilization tactics if it comes to leading demonstrations against poor service delivery and violation of human rights.
Nyanama road which Hon. Mukasa demands to be urgently fixed falls under UNRA and Ministry of Roads and Works. It stretches from Freedom City Namasuba on Entebbe road and goes through Nyanama to Kitebi at a place commonly known as ‘Star.’  This road connects Entebbe road and Kabuusu -Lweza road.
Hon. Mukasa says, it’s true all roads especially in Kampala need urgent overhaul but Namasuba – Nyanama-Kitebi road is deplorable.

“When you happen to use this road, what quickly comes to your mind is an aged government that is steadily going down hill and in fear waiting for its eventual death.This road is in fact the beginning of hell. All the potholes here are in fact a death trap yet the road connects travellers to Entebbe Airport road. We are going to cause Roads minister Katumba and UNRA officials a running stomach. It’s enough!” Vowed Hon. Mukasa.

Taking a walk on Nyanama road, MP Aloysius Mukasa noted the rate at which motor vehicles and motorcycles using this road are breaking-down each day that passes by. The level of insecurity on the road is high, as the road has become a den of thieves since cars are forced to move at a very slow speed.
“Travellers are missing flights, using the road is costly in terms of fuel and time yet it is a shortcut to Entebbe Airport road. We will firsr go to Gen. Katumba in peace but if his ministry becomes adamant, Rubaga South people will use another language.” Said MP Mukasa.
Namasuba-Nyanama road is a collection of potholes, the drainage system has broken down. when it rains, the road turns into a swimming pool yet it is one of the busiest road.
Hon. Mukasa who is using recess to walk around his constituency said, Rubaga South being a business constituency is contributing a lot to the Government treasury but there is no value for taxes paid. 

Parliament is in a three weeks recess after Speaker Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among suspended Parliament and all committee sittings for 21 days directing Members of parliament to utilise recess to monitor Government programmes, play an oversight role by inspecting infrastructure and collect views from their electorates.
“Honourable members, at the end of today’s sitting, we will go on recess until 28th September 2023. Unlike previous recess periods where some committees continued to transact business, this recess will be an absolute one,” said Among in her communication at the commencement of the Thursday September 7, 2023 plenary. 
Madam Speaker insisted, ‘’I expect all of you to head to your constituencies to monitor the implementation of Government programmes.’’
As provided for under Article 90 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Members of Parliament are mandated to carry out oversight of all the government programmes undertaken in their constituencies all over the country.
The same law mandates them to monitor, evaluate and bring to the attention of ministers and the public the misuse of government funds, poor service delivery, violations of the rule of law and unlawful activities.

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HUNDREDS of people in Bukedea District have hailed the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, for her benevolent heart, she has boosted their village savings groups with startup capital. Madam Speaker doubles as Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea district.
The support, which targets women and youth groups in Aligoi and Kwarikwar sub-counties, was delivered last week as part of Speaker Among’s bid to fight poverty among households in the district.
Each group received capital meant to help members start enterprises to generate income.
“The support shall help youth start small businesses such as chapatti-making or selling tomatoes to raise income to support themselves,” Ms Zipora Akol, the speaker’s political assistant in Bukedea district, said. 
She revealed that at least 60 groups comprising 30 each for women and youth from Aligoi Sub-county benefitted, while 65 groups received support in Kwarikwar Sub-county. 
The support by Speaker Among, who is the area Woman MP, comes in to supplement government poverty alleviation efforts in the district. 
Last year, 135 village savings groups in the three sub-counties of Kolir, Aminit and Kamutur were given support. 

Recently during her thanksgiving ceremony held in Kongunga High School grounds in Kongunga Town Council, Speaker Among and her associates again supported various groups in Bukedea.  
The support, tagged on community development and women empowerment, saw women in Komuge sub county, Kwarikwar, Kongunga Town Council and Aligoi Sub-county get startup capital.
In Bukedea County, Kidongole and Koena sub-counties, Kocheka women and youth and Kocheka community development also benefitted from the support.
This has excited beneficiaries, with groups in Aligoi and Kawikwar competing for the past two days to sing and dance appreciation songs dedicated to Speaker Among.
Rose Amoding and Apolot Harriet, both beneficiaries from Aligoi, said the capital boost by Speaker Among has helped strengthen their village savings group and is going to improve on their borrowing. 
“We feel so good with this capital but I implore beneficiaries to put it into good use to improve the quality of life in families, we want to thank Speaker Among for the love,” Ms Amoding said. 
“No one is going to shake Mama Honorable Anita, we have received her love and we are going to repay that by praying for God’s protection and guaranteeing her a permanent stay in Parliament,” Martin Omuron of Aligoi noted.
Agoriat Stella of Kwarikwair said; “we shall die with Anita,” before she exploded into a thunderous ululation to demonstrate her happiness.

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