Monday, January 31, 2022

REVEALED: Here Are Mutebile’s Last Words To BoU Staff

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Jan 30, 2022
Bank of Uganda (BoU) deputy governor Michael Atingi-Ego has revealed the last words fallen governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile asked him to share with staff at the central bank before he died.

Mutebile died in Nairobi at the weekend.

His burial will cost millions.

Speaking at a funeral service held at Mutebile’s Kabale home, Atingi-Ego said that Mutebile had sought assurances from him, four times, on the delivery of his message to staff.

And, as it has now emerged, the governor’s last words to staff were communicated by his deputy as a New Year’s Message.

On his hospital bed, Mutebile had told Atingi-Ego that he was “in pain” and “suffering.”

He further quoted the fallen governor as telling him: “When you go back, tell my staff that I am going away for medical review but I will be back and come to office. Most importantly, extend my New Year wishes to the staff; wish them a bright, prosperous and a happy 2022.”

That in order to be certain that his message would reach, Mutebile asked Atingi-Ego: “Have you heard?’ I said yes Governor, I have heard, are you going to do it?”

And the conversation would soon come to an end, thus:

Atingi-Ego: Yes governor, I am going to do it.
Mutebile : Are you sure?
Atingi-Ego : Yes, governor I am going to do it.
Mutebile : Don’t forget.
It was the emphasis and seriousness with which Mutebile had put on the need for his message to deliver his message to staff that kept Atingi-Ego wondering.

And it became the last message from the country’s longest serving BoU Governor to his staff.

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Catherine Kusasira cries out for Museveni bail out- I’m indebted because of NRM work


Kusasira and President Museveni
Songstress Catherine Kusasira has pleaded for financial rescue from President Museveni for the commitment and services she has rendered to the party leading up to the January 2021 presidential elections.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Kusasira says she sacrificed much of her money to fund youth projects in a bid to woo the youth to denounce National Unity Platform (NUP) under Robert Kyagulanyi and join NRM.

The ‘Sonyiwa bano’ adds she took loans to fund some of the projects with hopes she would be paid in turn only to be forgotten.

“I really sacrificed a lot during the last campaigns where I even went for bank loans and started projects as a way of motivating the youths as a tactic of fighting the pressure group that had arose(NUP),” Kusasira said.

The singer turned presidential advisor regrets working for the ruling party. She says working for the party has only left her sinking in debts, cost her friends and music career.

The singer wonders why the party she ‘carried on her back’ cannot come to her rescue at this critical time.

“Why NRM?!. I have lost a lot because of you; business, friends and fans because of choosing you as my party. I have lost everything because of my party NRM, there is alot of unfairness in NRM as a party. You work hard and be committed to everything in the party for the betterment but never to be appreciated,” Kusasira stressed.

Kusasira says her life is currently upended after losing everything she had before joining NRM and accuses the party of forgetting her and other party members that have ‘sacrificed’ a lot for the party.

“I have never been rewarded and appreciated for the strength and commitment I showed during that time..but instead lost everything I had before. Lwaki (why) NRM you such a disgrace to me and to us who sacrificed everything because of you?” she wondered.

Kusasira warned the president that some of the people he trusts might lead to his downfall unless he changes course.

Bad Black and Boyfriend beat up STV journalist after he asked for IntimacyBuzz

Faded socialite Bad Black and boyfriend Asha are wanted by Police for assaulting an STV journalist known as Martin.

It’s said the issue of Martin getting beaten arose when he asked a man who was close to him whether he can be intimate with Bad Black.

This was asked in the presence of Asha Bad Black’s boyfriend and did not please the couple.

Meanwhile this was all being recorded and the renowned thigh vendor asked Martin to delete all that he had recorded.

The journalist refused because he was not ready to take orders from the Masolo queen.

Bad Black and her boyfriend rained blows upon the journalist damaging his phone leaving him with injuries.

This happened during a birthday party at Roots resort in Entebbe where Martin was allegedly asking unpleasant questions.

Martin after being thumped to pulp ran to Katwe police station where he filed a case against Bad Black and her boyfriend Asha Panda.

Saturday, January 29, 2022

What Exactly Killed Ex-Minister Lokodo While Representing Uganda In Geneva?

What Exactly Killed Ex-Minister Lokodo While Representing Uganda In Geneva?

Jan 29, 2022

Former ethics and integrity minister Fr Simon Lokodo has passed on this January 29 morning.

According to Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), where he served as a commissioner, Lokodo died in Geneva, Switzerland.

In Geneva, Fr Lokodo was representing Mariam Wangadya, the UHRC Chairperson during the Universal Periodic Review working group that is currently reviewing Uganda’s human rights record.

UHRC did not reveal the cause of Lokodo’s death nor details of the circumstances leading to his demise.

But some reports indicate that the defrocked priest had collapsed on his way to an intensive care unit (ICU) in Geneva.

The same reports, whichthis publication couldn’t independently verify, further claimed that the ex-minister had succumbed to Covid19.

It is also understood that Lokodo previously suffered from stroke and hypertension.

In 2018, he was airlifted from the island district of Kalangala to Mulago National Referral Hospital for treatment after suffering health complications, including a stroke and high blood pressure.

Government is expected to issue an official statement on the cause of death of the UHRC commissioner and ex-minister.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Boda Boda cyclist knocked to death in Mityana


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One person is dead following an accident in Mityana involving Mv Reg. No UBE 235Z (Tata lorry) and a motorcycle Reg. No UFJ877R TVS.

The accident happened on Tuesday afternoon at Wabiluuko Swamp, along Mityana-Mubende highway.

The deceased is the motorcycle rider whose particulars are not yet established, while two passengers on the motorcycle (all female), were critically injured and were rushed to Mityana hospital.

Rachel Kawala the PRO Wamala says the ladies were workers at Route 45 club Naama.

The deceased’s body was conveyed to Mityana hospital mortuary pending postmortem.

Both the Motor vehicle and motorcycle have been taken to Mityana Police Station pending IOV inspection, while the unidentified truck driver is missing.

The cause of the accident has been attributed to reckless riding by the cyclist.

REVEALED: How Kagame, Muhoozi Kainerugaba Sealed Maj Gen Abel Kandiho’s Fate in Kigali Meeting

REVEALED: How Kagame, Muhoozi Kainerugaba Sealed Maj Gen Abel Kandiho’s Fate in Kigali Meeting

Jan 26, 2022

President Paul Kagame, fired CMI commander Maj Gen Abel Kandiho and Museveni's son Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Fresh details are emerging on the sacking of Maj Gen Abel Kandiho, the hitherto Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI).

On January 25, it emerged that Gen Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, the commander-in-chief of armed forces, had fired Maj Gen Kandiho as CMI commander.

Museveni appointed Maj Gen James Birungi.

Maj Gen Kandiho will now go to South Sudan to monitor the assembling, screening, demobilization, and integration of the armed forces on behalf of the guarantors.

It is this job that Maj Gen Birungi has been doing.

Birungi had previously served as the commandant of SFC.

Maj Gen Kandiho’s demotion comes a few months after the US slapped sanctions against him.

It also comes a few days since President Paul Kagame of Rwanda met President Museveni’s son, also UPDF Land Forces Commander, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met in Kigali, Rwanda, at the weekend.

After the meeting, Lt Gen Kainerugaba and Kagame delivered good news to Rwandans and Ugandans on the restoration of relations between the two countries.

For years now, the relations between Kampala and Kigali have remained cold.

Rwanda has accused Uganda of, among other things, of using CMI, including under Kandiho, of kidnapping and torturing Rwandans in Uganda.

In one report, a Rwandan woman accused CMI of detaining her in a toilet for two weeks.

Since the closure of Katuna/Gatuna border in 2019, Kagame and Rwandan negotiators have insisted on the firing of CMI boss Kandiho.

The issue of his sacking is said to have been discussed in Kainerugaba-Kagame meeting at the weekend.

There are also reports that Kagame made the sacking of Kandiho one of the conditions for the restoration of relations between Kigali and Kampala.

According to former ISO chief of political intelligence, Kagame had to ensure that Kandiho is out.

“Of course Mr Paul Kagame having been in CMI and knowing how critical CMI was in organizing against President Habyarimana, Abel Kandiho had to leave,” wrote Rwomushana.

With Kandiho out now, it remains to be seen on whom Museveni’s axe will swing next, in relation to the Kigali-Kampala crisis.

Meanwhile, Museveni appointed a new deputy IGP.

Museveni has also fired CID director Grace Akullo.

Also fired is State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) head Col Edith Nakalema.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Maurice Kirya Confirms Breakup with wife, Girls Celebrate

Maurice Kirya Confirms Breakup with wife, Girls Celebrate
Singer Maurice Kirya has excited Kampala girls after announcing that he is single again following a breakup with Dutch wife, Lisa Gceverbeek.

The couple moved to the Netherlands two years ago, and they share a daughter.

“It’s already been over a year since we mutually separated. We’ve learned how to co-parent and are doing a great job at it. Our friendship will always remain, as will the undeniable bond we have as the parents to our dear daughter,” he tweeted.

Many Kampala girls were disappointed when he found love, but he has reignited their hope once again.

Former radio & TV presenter, said “We are glad you are single again. Welcome back to the streets. Where do we drop our applications, sir?”

Glamour girl, Chantal Uwimbabazi also expressed her interest, “Good afternoon Maurice. I am sorry to hear this. Life happens, but at least the co-parenting is going well. Wishing your family all the best. Meanwhile, If your baby girl ever needs a stepmother or step-sibling, my inbox is open. And you ever get lonely, still, my inbox is open. Single life can be hard.”

Many echoed the same feelings.

Kobushera Boda Boda Operators Elect New Leadership in Mpeefu

By Alphonse |Kagadi Boda Boda operators at Kobushera Trading Centre in Mpeefu Sub-County, Kagadi District, have elected new leadership, with...