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Are security organs effectively using the installed CCTV cameras to curb crime? People are asking government to find a way of subsidizing their prices. Quality of footage captured is lacking.
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NEWS DIGEST Rise of xenophobia in South Africa Kotta Ali The African Union is the most useless organization full of fat bellied, corrupt presidents and South Africa is being haunted by the ghosts of apartheid... Aisha Suleiman Sad Am just short of words here ......... Opiyo Justin You can only be a criminal when rich. In the absence of Gaddafi’s Libya, AU can’t afford to suspend money S.Africa Nyinga Benth Yes that is nice . Even in Uganda we are waiting for such a great opportunity since they hv started killing our brothers Tutu Akaa Sad but yes, an eye for an eye works in some of these situations.
Police releases CCTV footage showing suspect in murder of Nagirinya Uganda Police Force released CCTV footage of one of the suspects in the murder of Maria Nagirinya. Nagirinya was kidnapped and later found dead in Mukono. “This is therefore to appeal to members of the public and to any other person who may have useful information leading to the arrest of the suspect in the pictures to contact the nearest Police Station,” read part of the Police statement. Nagirinya together with her driver Ronald Kitayimbwa were kidnapped by unknown people while accessing the gate at her rented residence in Busega. They were bundled into Nagirinya’s Toyota Spacio, registration number UBA 570V and driven away.
Franco They should go operate their business in RSA, Nigeria has many Telecom companies... The blame should all be on the president of SA. Jex Ben Jr. South Africa government has done nothing about it, they should give tough penalties to the offenders otherwise SouthAfrica might turn into the most hated nation Asiimwe Rodgers This is not the first time South Africans have had clashes on different races in their country. It’s so bad that these fights are against fellow Africans yet we as Africans should be united instead of clashing on one another. May GOD have mercy. Simon Peter Opolot Let them remember song of late Lucky Dube different color one people Love Specialist What did Nigerians do to South Africans? Antony Ayesiga Nigerian also must chase South Africans Glo Ria I still can’t understand this madness. Hope they gain back their sanity asap.
Cranes to fly on Uganda Airlines Uganda Cranes squad will today evening be flying out to Nairobi ahead of their Sunday international friendly game against the Harambe Stars of Kenya. According to the local football governing body FUFA, the team will fly using Uganda Airlines. “After 39 years, Uganda Cranes got back to AFCON and after 31 years Uganda Airlines is back to the skies. “Wherever there is a route and time allows, we will choose Uganda Airlines,” said FUFA President Moses Magogo.
Gen Tumwine: “Safe houses are not used for torture”
Newly constructed URA headquarters ravaged by rain
The Minister for Security, Gen. Elly Tumwine dismissed claims that “safe houses” are used as detention and torture facilities by security arms of government. Gen. Tumwine told the Human Rights Committee of Parliament that safe houses owned by government are used for intelligence purposes and for providing safety to insecure individuals. Members were however not convinced with the Minister’s responses to the torture claims and use of safe houses.
A fierce storm that hit Kampala left the newly constructed Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) headquarters in Nakawa severely affected. In a video that made rounds on social media, an entire floor inside the building flooded with rain water that forced its way through the roof and windows. URA employees tried to take away documents and some electronic equipment like computers from the tables but others were already soaked in the water and destroyed. However, the authority denied allegations of the building having any faults.
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Byamukama Wilson But we are all Africans........one people..... All created by God,,,.......may God save u all in the name of God Lawrence Baguma And a man of a different #colour is just enjoying and laughing at what’s transpiring. Joyce Babirye Guys come back home before you loose lives and we join hands together and take away Uganda’s problem and we build a better Uganda for all
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Faiza salima@Faizafabz Guys who have attended this ki thing before, small small question here I want to forego a hotel and have the full experience of Sleeping in a tent at #NyegeNyege2019 but before that...how and where do guys shower at Nyege Nyege ? GENO ERIC@genoeric1 Legends don’t even know where they will sleep during #NyegeNyege2019 .all they know is party after party the ocean guy@jrandrew21 Everyone going to Jinja this weekend is a sure #NyegeNyege2019
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Are security organs effectively using the installed CCTV cameras to curb crime?
BY NORMAN ISAAC MWAMBAZI
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everal years ago, the only places where you would see CCTV cameras were on rich people’s perimeter fences, banks, government buildings and the airport. That is not the case today. The escalating crime rate in Kampala and its suburbs prompted government to procure and install CCTV cameras on every corner of the street, some highways, and dark spots. The situation changed from not seeing cameras in town to them seeing us. Since the installation of this surveillance technology in and around town, there have been success stories and some bottlenecks which make one wonder whether Police and other security organs have exhaustively used these CCTVs to curb crime. The positives Before these CCTVs were installed, criminals were roaming around town like it was their house and they at some extent run it. CCTVs have to some extent instilled fear in criminals because they (criminals) now have it at the back of their criminal minds that someone somewhere is watching them and as a result, the crime rate has steadily gone down. Talk about steady progress. CCTV footage has been used on several occasions to identify criminals. Examples of
this include the widely reported gruesome murder of a bodaboda rider in Kakeeka, Rubaga division. The orchestrators of this heinous act were arrested by Police after investigations using this footage. Another example is the Ziggy Wine story where Police released
footage where Ziggy was dropped to Mulago Hospital after an accident that rendered him unconscious. This helped Police refute claims that he was tortured and his fingers cut off before leaving him for dead. Just yesterday, Police released footage captured by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera where a yet to be identified man alleged to have kidnapped
a one Nagirinya Mariam and her driver Kitayimbwa that were killed on August 28, 2019 was seen in a car. Investigations are in high gear to bring that man and his accomplices to book. With all that in mind, the CCTV initiative is proving to be a success story and we are sure the bottlenecks will be fixed soon as more officers are trained on how to detect crime before it even happens. People’s reaction There have been complaints from members of the public that some sections of the city are not under CCTV coverage, and that some police officers are sometimes reluctant to reply to people’s crime reports, as well as asking for ‘ kitu kidogo’ before they swing into action. Another worry is the quality of footage captured. On several occasions when Police has needed help from the public to identify criminals captured by these CCTV cameras, the footage is of poor quality making it almost impossible to identify them. We don’t want to think that the cameras are of poor quality, we will hugely blame the poor footage produced to poor lighting in the city. After seeing how important CCTV cameras are, people are now asking government to find a way of subsidizing their prices so that they can be more affordable to be installed on their property. This matter has been discussed in Parliament already.
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“The footage is of poor quality making it almost impossible to identify them.” Police reaction In response to the above, Police Director of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) AIGP Felix Baryamwisaki said that Police is in advanced plans to install cameras at Police post reception areas to see which of the officers are involved in those allegations. There are also plans to install CCTV cameras in other parts of the country.
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Opinion
Say no to Xenophobia
It’s time to impose sanctions on South Africa for their xenophobia
BY NORMAN ISAAC MWAMBAZI
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t is quite sad that an African would descend on fellow Africans, beat them to pulp and set them on fire. Africans, how did we get to this? In a world where different organisations and governments are preaching international cooperation by opening borders to immigration and trade, some individuals in South Africa are doing the opposite, and have turned violent on to fellow Africans, an act known as xenophobia. South Africans forget so quickly. During the darkest time in their history when they experienced apartheid where blacks were oppressed to the bone and segregated against in every aspect of life, the rest of Africa opened their borders for all willing South Africans to immigrate and escape the horrendous effects of apartheid. Fast forward to 2019, now they seem to have forgotten all that and are now
claiming that foreigners in their country are taking all their already scarce resources and the only solution to that, in their opinion, is to kill them and loot or destroy their property. Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion but some opinions are so wrong, and this is one of them. For starters, people from other African countries in South Africa are not even closest to the group of people that control the South African wealth. They are not decision makers in government or big South African corporations or anything like that. They are people doing common people low paying jobs and running small businesses only trying to feed their families so it is clear South Africans are directing their anger to the wrong group of people. This morning, a Nigerian man was set ablaze in Johannesburg and left to die as onlookers took photos to share on social media with the hashtag #Xenophobia.
What is even more disturbing is that Police is seen doing absolutely nothing to save the man. Women have been stripped, beaten and humiliated in public. Their property like cars, houses and businesses have been burned to ashes and every foreigner is in hiding trying to save their life. Amidst all this, South Africa Deputy Minister of Police Bongani Mkongi said, “You won’t find South Africans in other countries dominating a city up to 80%. We cannot surrender South Africa to foreign nationals.” This is the person that is second in charge in a ministry that is tasked with keeping law and order as well as protecting people’s property adding fuel to an already blazing fire. These violent attacks on black foreign nationals keep breaking out in South Africa and one wonders whether this is the only way issues disturbing South Africans can be solved. Truthfully speaking, it is
not. Killing a person because you think they are eating your food will certainly not put food on your plate. In light, (or darkness) of all this, where is the South African government? Where is the African Union and other international bodies? These bodies need to impose stern sanctions onto the South African government so that the government puts pressure on its people to not go vile onto foreigners. African countries should also close their borders to South Africans and cease all trade operations with the country. If South Africa doesn’t want foreigners in their country, let them close their borders and deny them visas. Let them peacefully frustrate those already in the country by hugely taxing them or denying them trading licenses. This is wrong in the 21st century but surely, it is better than killing them like cockroaches. International sports bodies like CAF, FIFA, and IAAF should in return go ahead and ban South Africa from participating in their tournaments since they have chosen to close themselves from the world by mistreating foreign nationals. If South Africans want South Africa free from foreigners, let the world also boycott South Africa from all aspects of life until they rethink their actions. Tweeting and sharing videos and making noise on the internet will not end this. There should be visible strong action by all stakeholders and right thinking members of the world done towards stopping this nonsensical violence, because it is surely becoming a habit. Xenophobia is not right, and it is not the way to go. There are peaceful, diplomatic and democratic ways to handle South African frustration towards black foreigners.
Guidelines EC is following in reorganising polling stations BY NORMAN ISAAC MWAMBAZI
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ast week on August 28, 2019, the Electoral Commission (EC) held a press conference intended to launch the reorganisation program of polling stations ahead of the 2021 general elections. The program kicked off this week on Monday September 2, and will go on up to 14 September. EC Chairman Justice Simon Byabakama said that the Commission is planning to have 35000 polling stations around the country come 2021, and went on to elaborate
the guidelines they are going to follow to achieve this. Every parish/ward or electoral area must have at least one polling station. This is to prevent voters from walking long distances to vote which might discourage voters from voting. In the process of creating a polling station in an area, residents and stakeholders in that area must recommend and agree on its location. To avoid crowded polling stations and allow voters exercise their voting right in convenience, each polling station should have between
900 to 1000 voters. Due to changes in demographics like increased population, construction of permanent structures like roads, power stations and settlements in locations that had polling stations in 2016 general elections, new polling stations may be created in these areas or moved to other locations as deemed necessary by the Commission. This exercise will run on a budget of between Shs9 – 10 billion according to the EC Accounts Officer Sam Asiimwe Rwakoojo.
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WINES,COCTAILS &
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The Wines, Cocktails and Whisky Festival that took place at Sheraton Kampala Hotel gardens brought a unique experience for the festival attendees. The festival themed “A Toast To Greatness” fetched a calm state of cheerfulness and life. It gave an important message to party-goers to approach life in a celebratory way which is non-serious as the crowd was seen peacefully relishing the event.
The MC: Ms Dedan serving smiles
Drinks: Happiness in the bottle. Happiness: When the visa is assured.
Slay Confidence: Its aboudts us.
Drinks: So what should I get you ma’am?
The bottle: If you love it you hold it with care.
The wine: Red red wine
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Events I Party Time
Janzi Band: The band was the main performers on the night.
GABZ @2
Kampala’s party die-hards showed up in full party mode for the two year anniversary night of Gabz Lounge and Restaurant, a popular high-end bar in Bugolobi. Despite the heavy downpour all afternoon that seemed to have confused the party mood within the city, somewhere in the heart of Bugolobi party animals showed up in plenty to drink, dance and prove to the rest that “enjoyments” know no weather.
And the award for the best pose goes to: This lady.
Dance floor: Beer makes you think you’re the best dancer.
The guys: Members of the single men WhatsApp group.
The DJ: Please play my request.
Social Mix
Elegance: Failure in politics doesn’t stop from partying.
Fun Fact: The more serious the face, the more beers it will down
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Gossip
Who I What I Where
Fresh Daddy wants to offer manicure services at Rema’s introduction
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aul Mutabazi alias Fresh Daddy will not miss any opportunity to make mazike. He has now found a business aspect in the Rema-Kenzo breakup saga. In his handwritten letter addressed to Rema, Fresh Daddy has requested the singer Rema to grant him the opportunity to provide pedicure and manicure services on her upcoming introduction. Fresh Daddy promised to make Rema’s new husband Dr Hamzah Sebunya shine on the D-day. “I have the experience necessary to make Rema’s husband to look excellently out of this world,” Fresh Daddy said. He also added that his new Mazike Saloon has all the modern equipment that provides a fresh look to any client attended to. On the other hand he advised Eddy Kenzo to take heart before assuring him that it will not take too long for his ‘wounds’ to heal.
Museveni to grace Catherine Kusasira’s concert
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fter being trusted with a ministerial role of being the ‘Minister of Condolence,’ it should not be a surprise that singer Catherine Kusasira has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni will be the Guest of Honour at her ‘Best of Catherine Kusasira in Tears of a woman’ concert. The concert is slated for September 20 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The band singer has promised an electric show that will feature only live performances. Kusasira will not be the first singer to have Museveni seated in the audience. Last year, Bebe Cool was able to have the President grace his Golden Heart concert that happened at Kololo Independence Grounds.
Rema’s new husband should be arrested and his medical license revoked – Tamale Mirundi
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amale Mirundi needs no introduction. He has become the man who will always have an opinion on anything. Eddy Kenzo and Rema Namakula’s split has become a national concern and the “Abanyampi” author had to weigh in on the matter. While appearing on his weekly talk show on NBS television, Tamale Mirundi said that he would contact Eddy Kenzo and advise him to have Rema’s new lover arrested. “It breaks the laws of medical practice for a gynaecologist to elope with his patient and as far as I’m concerned, he should be arrested,” said the opinionated motor mouth.
He further added that back in the day, medical practitioners always had to enter the ward with a nurse to monitor what took place and ever since that stopped, such cases of Rema and Dr Sebunya have cropped up. However, in a Facebook post that has since gone viral, Sebunya claims that he and Rema Namakula met way before the lab and people ought to respect his profession.
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Gossip
First Edition of KCCA Foodie Street Carnival kicks off this Saturday
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he first ever “KCCA Foodie Street Carnival” is slated to take place this Saturday promising an assortment of deliciously cooked street foods that will be showcased at the heart of the city’s most esteemed street Parliamentary Avenue. This will be the first of its kind as the whole of Parliamentary Avenue will be closed off to give food lovers a complete food extravaganza powered by Tusker
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Lite. The fiesta will begin from the IPS building to Jumbo Plaza with over 30 street food vendors, food booths, carts and trucks. The Foodie Street Carnival is a mirror image of other street food carnivals held all around the world. Cities like Paris, Berlin, London, Manila and Brussels and many more have all held a carnival of such a nature that celebrate their own unique cultures.
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Showbiz
Music
WENDY
NIGHT & DAY
By Trevor Taremwa
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fter taking the industry by storm with her electrifying cover-cum-mash-up of Moses Radio’s body of art, Wendy has stopped at nothing to keep giving her exponentially budding fan base more of what they deserve, good music. Latest to her body of work is “Night and day” which in every sense embodies what Wendy as an artist is all about, the soul, the melody, simplicity and vocal excellence. Like earlier stated, she is all about flawless music. HebertSkillz, who produces and masters the song, gives it a subtle but distinct reggae flair that blends in smoothly with Wendy’s Afro-pop/RnB delivery. Far different from Wendy’s initial works such as Wotoba and her collaboration with label-mate Roger Kent, this song is far much more relaxed, smooth and effortless. One could simply say that Wendy revisits the basics of being Wendy as she simply serenades who she thinks about every night and day. Awesome stuff Ms Wendy. The video does not disappoint and it is one of the things that the architects at UG Records have mastered; the craft of delivering good quality visuals in terms of both quality and art. Shot by Israel, the video is shot in various locations which include a lake, a forest and a beautiful Savannah plain which all thematically speak of one thing, serenity. The artistic blend between the audio and the video is simply breathtaking. One shot that particularly blew me away is that in which Wendy rows a kaleidoscopic canoe in a kaleidoscopic ensemble. The industry should watch out for this kid. She is mastering her craft and she is just about to blow up. Great effort.
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Trends I Slaying I Killing it It
SLAY QUEENS, AT NYEGE NYEGE HOW TO STAND OUT
Fashion
Andrew Kyamagero,
News anchor CELEB STYLE
By RACHEAL KULANYI
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he long awaited Nyege Nyege International Music Festival is finally here and many of you are wondering how to slay at the four-day musical fiesta. To the new Nyegians, the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t work in the Nyege Nyege land. You will be judged for what you’re wearing in this festival. To avoid that, you have to slay to boost your confidence. Imagine being in a land where everyone has their fashion game on point and yours is lacking. Well if you’re struggling with your Nyege Nyege wardrobe here are some tips to help you slay. Consider Comfort While packing for your Jinja trip, make sure your outfits scream comfort when you put them on. If the outfit doesn’t feel comfortable no matter the price or how classy it looks we don’t want to see it on you. Remember an outfit can either boost your confidence or ruin your day. African outfits Nyege Nyege is all about celebrating the African heritage and what better way to do that than adding a colourful kitengi short , dress or skirt to your wardrobe. You can blend it with a white or black light Tee. Denim on Denim Fans of denim? Here’s your chance to rock the look. Pair up your denim with either a light top or a spaghetti satin top and hit two birds with one stone. The denim will surely keep you warm in case it rains while the satin top will keep you cool when it gets hot. Jumpers/sweaters Born from the sheer madness of the rainy season, It is believed that it ain’t Nyege Nyege without rain. Don’t be caught off-guard! Carry a jumper, a sweater and/or truck jackets. It ain’t fun when you’re shivering.
Sneakers We are aware that the earth is a ladies’ runway but please leave your heels at home. Trade each pair of heels for a comfortable pair of sneakers because you are going to do a lot of trekking. What is Nyege Nyege without adventure? PS: Carry a pair of comfy sandals or opens too. Colourful Romper There’s no dull moment at Nyege Nyege so let your outfits lighten up your day. In a world full of trends, don’t be left out. Opt for either a leopard romper or play around with colours like nude, neon green, pink or orange. Two piece sweater pants Nyege Nyege is a day and night experience, don’t miss out on fun. Equip yourself for the night outs because at Nyege Nyege not even the night silences the music. Choose a colourful set and rock the night. Hair Hair is a lady’s crown so wear your crown gracefully. Opt for braids or crotchets. You could also stock colourful head scarfs and artistically play around with them. Bag From back packs to waist bags, all are essential and come in handy. You don’t want to misplace your National ID at the festival or your phone. Accessories You don’t need to be too much because at Nyege Nyege anything can pass. From flowers to beads, how you pull off the look is what matters. Squad Don’t forget to move with your girls, because friends are what make the festival memorable. You will need them to take your photos and festival group photos always stand out. Fun is better when it’s shared.
n How would you describe your style? African casuals. See Fashion is a fickle industry, I choose for an urban, casual and trendy look that’s African, and it has indeed become a fashion cool for men. n What is the one fashion item you cannot live without? Shoes. Shoes give you more confidence. I am frequently asked ‘Why did you go into shoes’ the simple answer is I just love the way you can put on a pair of shoes and feel so different. Shoes for me are my rescue remedy. Once it was baseball caps now it is shoes. n What is your worst buy ever? It was a belt. And it was fake. You know how Kampala chaps know the right packaging and all. Damn, I still feel that ka money, I was ripped off for real. n What styling trick works for you all the time? Blending colours with my skin complexion. And this is done by my tailor Larry Casual. He knows me so well and can choose what will work for me and what I won’t wear. n Any fashion item we wouldn’t find in your wardrobe. Jeans. I am not a fan of jeans but I have enough Khaki trousers and suits.
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Business
CEOs I Entreprenuership
FOREX RATES
briefing
Currency Buying Selling USD 3,720 3,730 GBP 4,750 4,763 EUR 4,217 4,228 KSH 36.25 36.25 TSH 1.62 1.62
Uganda safest place to invest your money - Museveni “If there is a place where you can easily make money, it is Uganda. The place is secure. That is why we host 1.4 million refugees from the neighbouring countries...”
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n today’s volatile world, industry captains and thought leaders have on several occasions found it difficult to manoeuvre the rapidly changing business environment, often this has begged the question; What next? In the latest Global Competitiveness Index – a report compiled by the World Economic Forum, African countries make up 17 of the bottom 20 nations. While the global median score is 60, the median in Sub-Saharan Africa is 45.2 – the lowest for all the regions analysed. The annual index ranks countries based on 12 pillars including but not limited to; an enabling environment, markets, human capital and an innovation ecosystem. “The much needed economic leap will not happen unless these issues are addressed decisively,” the report adds. This leap is where initiatives like CEO Forum come in under its flagship program the CEO Apprenticeship Programme (CAP). For the past five years, the Forum has carried out an apprenticeship program to develop a generation of globally competitive, innovative, and tech savvy corporate leaders.
Pause: “The times, they are a-changing!”
President Yoweri Museveni at the Business Community at Westin Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Top CEOs lined to train next generation corporate leaders
By Sandrah Lamwaka
Strive Masiyiwa
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The much needed economic leap will not happen unless these issues are addressed decisively But with the new partnership with Strathmore Business School, CEO Summit and the Graduate School of Business in Cape Town, a new program has been designed to train industry thought leaders on how to build and grow a business in today’s volatile world despite the rapidly changing environment and to integrate local and global perspectives into a winning strategy. The annual program will be taught by a star-studded line-up of multi-sectoral
sitting and former CEOs tackling different modules together with the participants. These coaches include UNRA ED, Allen Kagina, Vision Group CEO, Robert Kabushenga, Bank of Uganda Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, Managing Director Vivo Energy Gilbert Assi, Stanbic Bank Managing Director Patrick Mweheire among others. Other top corporate leaders from companies such as MTN Uganda, Safaricom, PwC, KCB and leading academics from various universities will also teach modules in the program. The new program will begin in January 2020 and will run for one year. It will be taught in four quarters; quarter one starting in January taught in Kampala, quarter two in May taught in Nairobi at Strathmore Business School, quarter three in August taught in South Africa at the Graduate School of Business and the last quarter in November that will lead up to graduation in Kampala with a one-on-one executive coaching. Typical Participant titles include Executive Directors, Managing Director, General Managers, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Directors and Commissioners.
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hen I was a child there were two types of African business people: a “BigMan” was someone who had started with a small shop in the village, and then expanded it into a supermarket (usually in the nearest big town). As I got older the BigMan had ventured into operating buses and Keke (kombi, matatu). “Strive, if you want to make money one day, you must go into the WhiteMan’s business”, my uncle counseled me at the age of 14. “The WhiteMan makes money from mining and farming, using our natural resources.” When I started my career, new areas of entrepreneurship had opened up. We could now get government tenders as long as our own kinsmen were in control. It was a simple compact: Vote our own guys in and they will help us get to the feeding trough! Moving Africa forward requires us to dramatically change our mindset both as entrepreneurs, and also in popular culture that shapes how our people perceive entrepreneurs. Our teachers must be challenged to show our kids what is true entrepreneurship. Our policymakers must be focused on developing policies that encourage entrepreneurship in every sphere of our economy. In entrepreneurship, there is no such thing as “value addition”. That is an outdated concept. We need to replace that expression with “innovation and entrepreneurship”. __Our oil, diamonds and platinum are frittered away because we have no innovation and entrepreneurship associated with them. I love that man Aliko Dangote, because he has never been associated with pumping oil and exporting it, but with developing products that use Nigeria’s natural resources. He uses natural gas to make fertilizer, and Clinker (a type of mineral) to make cement. What are you going to do with the cocoa? What do the people who buy our platinum do with it? These should be exam questions in high schools in the digital era... which is hurtling us to 4IR, driven by AI and AR. (I make no apology for using acronyms, because if you don’t know them by now, poverty is moving into your house!) We have to move our mindset at school, in the home, and in policymaking to understanding the drivers of the emerging economy: Why are Amazon and Alibaba so valuable? How do you develop a distribution business in the digital era? Why is coding such an important skill? These are questions for the high school student... I’m not even talking of what I expect the university student to be able to answer! But two questions are fundamental for that level: Can you draft a business plan in 30 minutes for a digital business? What would you need to scale it? No pressure... Just remember those famous words from one of my favorite artists: “The times, they are a-changing”! And of those things that you hold onto as the basis of wealth and prosperity? “It ain’t necessarily so...” (words from a famous play called “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”).
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Study I Chillax I Live it
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Campus Buzz
KIU STUDENT WAS SMOKING WEED When he Jumped Down to Near Death
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ugero Daniel, the Kampala International University (KIU) law student of second year who jumped down his hostel on Monday had been smoking weed and attempted to fly, onlookers have told Campus Bee. There are several other accounts by onlookers on what might have trans-
pired before the student almost lost his life that day and one of them is the above. The other is that he had received a call which might have delivered very sad news that tempted him to walk to the balcony and jump off. The last account, which hostel authorities claim is what transpired, was that
he was used to sliding down a pipe on the hostel instead of taking the stairs. On that day, he was unlucky and the pipe broke which prompted him to jump down and nearly die.
Matooke Republic’s crush this week isKyambogo’s Angel Akullo
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Campus Bee
Defiant and Suspended MAK “Strike Master” Kneels Before Nawangwe, Gets Reinstated
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bed Gui Derrick Kwakboth, the Makerere University student of Education who was suspended for leading and organizing notorious strikes around the university has been reinstated after about two years on suspension. Obed, as he is fondly known among his peers had almost given up on education when the vice chancellor suspended him indefinitely in August 2018. Exclusive news reaching Campus Bee is that the student has been reinstated.
In the letter of reinstatement from the vice chancellor, he is warned against further engaging in activities that may taint the image of the university if he wants to stay a student. The vice chancellor of Makerere University reserves the right to suspend and/or expel students that with approval of the disciplinary committee are rendered to have gone below the standard of discipline required by the university rules and regulations. Campus Bee
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Body & Soul
Living I Relating
HOW TO EAT HEALTHILY
AT A FESTIVAL
sporadic! Try to eat a protein-rich breakfast to avoid any blood sugar crashes, especially if you are going to be drinking throughout the day. Another idea is to find a van selling porridge which you can add your mixed nuts or nut butter to or even avocado and egg on toast, washed down with water or if there is a smoothie truck, have a fresh smoothie.”
Stay hydrated
It is so important to drink lots of water as it can stave off heat exhaustion, which is all too common at festivals. It is so easy to get swept away with festival fever but it is important to sip on water throughout the day to stay hydrated. This will boost your energy and see you dancing until morning! It will also support your liver, too. If you’re drinking alcohol, then pack some coconut water, which is full of electrolytes. Carry around a bottle of water with freshly squeezed lemon juice in it. Easy to make and refreshing and also contains vitamin C which is great for detoxing.”
Share treats with a friend
snack on. Other fruits tend not to keep so well in festival conditions.
Go veg
BY SANDRA LAMWAKA
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t is that time of year again. Artists are releasing new music, cut-off denim shorts, battered wellies and Glo-Sticks are back in fashion, and friends start flooding your Instagram with selfies taken in fields in the sun and rain. It is festival season! Nyege Nyege has already kicked off and this often means three-day weekends, partying into the early hours, sporadic eating habits and some dubious food choices. Below are tips on eating healthily at a festival.
Be prepared
It is really important to be prepared. Don’t
just stuff your bag with clothes and booze, spare a thought for healthy snacks like nuts, protein bars or energy balls, and small sachet of nut butter,
Take a bag of carrots
This may seem strange to festival goers, but Tony Solomon, who is the founder of Anna Mae’s, a popular festival food truck that has attended some of the UK’s biggest festivals, says it is a great idea. He says, “We love to take a bag of carrots too. They keep really well in hot tents and it’s nice to have something crunchy and healthy to
Eating lots of vegetables at a festival and visiting the different food stalls to pick up vegetables. Vegetarian and vegan items aren’t always necessarily better for you, but many of the food stalls that feature veg options tend to have health in mind, so they’re great places to seek out nutritious food. Steer clear of heavy sauces and fried items. Raw, steamed, or roasted veggies will keep you feeling full and fantastic all weekend.
Breakfast is Key
It is important to eat good breakfast at festivals, especially as your food choices can be
By sharing food with friends you can avoid eating too many unhealthy foods. Part of the fun of attending a festival is enjoying some really delicious goodies you otherwise wouldn’t have, right? But remember, you’re not the only one drooling over that cheesy, bacon-filled baguette so ask a friend or two if they would like to split one. That way, you get to indulge without losing ground with the healthy habits you’ve worked so hard to put in place.
Pick wisely
Festivals nowadays offer many more food options than just greasy burger trucks with a range of trucks now catering for healthier needs. Try to make informed choices! Keep up your nutrients by getting some greens in the form of veggies or a smoothie your liver will love you for it!
Seek out less processed items
At some festivals it can be hard to find foods that are not processed, You don’t have to stick to just veggies, of course, but when it comes to meat, look for the least processed items. Lean, grilled chicken or beef is more healthful than fried chicken or sausage.
RELATIONSHIPS My husband announced dead but I’m alive I am a married woman with two children. We are a nice close family, or so I thought. Well recently I saw a dating site Tinder on my husband’s phone, I ignored it. Last week, a friend of mine told me she saw my husband on Tinder. I saw the screenshot and his profile reads that he is a widower with two kids. His profile photo is a current photo I took of him with the girls at the zoo. I haven’t approached him, what can I do?I am very pissed Dear Diana, I believe joining the app has crossed your mind but well you don’t fight fire with fire. Your Hubby is probably emotionally starved and bored so he is probably trying out new adventures. But that doesn’t guarantee him announcing you dead. Calm down and approach him without rage, find out why he joined Tinder and announced you dead. You might be shocked at the answersyou will get. Give your hubby more attention, women tend to ignore men when they get children. Remember men are like babies, they won’t say
it but deep down they crave for attention and care. Every marriage gets boring at one point, yours might be at that stage. Spice it up, surprise him and remember working on your marriage never stops. Don’t pretend , don’t let anger eat you up, make your man your friend because if he is searching for companions from dating sites then something is clearly lacking.
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Sport
MUBS, UMU IN STALEMATE AS UFL QUARTER FINALS KICK OFF
UFL quarter final first leg result MUBS 0 - 0 Uganda Martyrs University Upcoming fixtures Bugema University vs Kyambogo University Busitema vs Uganda Christian University (UCU) St. Lawrence University vs YMCA
BY WILLIAM KASOBA
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he knockout stage of the Pepsi University Football League got underway yesterday on Wednesday with Maker-
ere University Business School (MUBS) hosting Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) for the 1st leg of their quarter final fixture at the Nakawa grounds. The two sides settled for a goalless stalemate despite MUBS pressing so hard to ensure an edge in the fixture. UMU now have the advantage in the second leg after securing such a positive result at tough ground away from home. The fixture was a repeat of the 2017 and 2015 final where each side managed a win. Uganda Martyrs won 2 - 0 to lift the trophy for their first time while MUBS humiliated them 4 - 0 in 2015 to secure a
second league title. Meanwhile, the other quarter final clashes will witness Bugema host the reigning champions Kyambogo University, Busitema takes on Uganda Christian University (UCU) and St. Lawrence University will lock horns with YMCA. Dates for the above fixtures are yet to be confirmed by the organizing committee. This is the eighth edition of the competition that has only seen MUBS and Kampala University claim the title twice while Makerere University, Kyambogo and Uganda Martyrs University have all emerged winners once.
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Kyadondo Sports Club to celebrate 20 years BY OUR REPORTER
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f you talk about rugby in Uganda, it is extremely inevitable not to mention Kyadondo Sports Club, avenue that has birthed several stars. This weekend on Saturday September 7, Kyadondo Sports Club, the home of Rugby Premiership sides Hima Heathens and Toyota Buffaloes will be celebrating 20 years of existence that have seen numerous captive memorable moments of the game of rugby. A lot of celebratory activities have been lined up but the main highlight of day will see the game’s legends gracing the field once again. At 2pm Wazei Kyadondo will play against Wazei Legends and the climax game of Best of Kyadondo against Best of Legends will be played at 4pm.
NBL PLAYOFFS TIP OFF THIS FRIDAY BY WILLIAM KASOBA
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he 2019 Men’s National Basketball League regular season climaxed last week and no doubt it served the basketball fraternity lots of memorable moments. Kampala University and Our Saviour were relegated to division one while Sharing Youth and Falcons finished 9th and 10th respectively hence surviving the drop. However, with the playoffs puzzle complete, the business battle of the Tusker Lite sponsored league will tip off this Friday with massive anticipation of competitiveness.
In the playoffs that will be played on a best of three format, regular season table toppers UCU Canons who lost only three out of the 22 games will take on KCCA Men, a team that crapped up the playoff bracket after finishing eighth. Six-time champions City Oilers face Ndejje University Angels as they intensify their chase for the record seventh successive league title. Warriors against KIU Titans and JKL Dolphins versus Betway Power are the fixtures anticipated to cause fireworks in the playoffs. Warriors/KIU Titans is a game between third and six placed teams on the regular season table while JKL/
Power is a game between fourth and fifth placed teams. The winner between UCU Canons and KCCA Men will face JKL Dolphins/Betway Power on semis while the Oilers/Ndejje tie winner will play the winner between Warriors and KIU Titans in the other semi. QUARTER FINAL FIXTURES Friday, September 6 UCU Canons Vs KCCA Men City Oilers Vs Ndejje University Angels Warriors Vs KIU Titans JKL Dolphins Vs Betway Powers
Uganda Cranes to have a friendly against Kenya Being a FIFA international break this weekend, FUFA used the chance to schedule a friendly match for the Uganda Cranes against neighbours Kenya. Today, Thursday September 5, local players on the 25-man squad for the game engaged in the first training at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo. In the evening, the team will board the Uganda Airlines to Nairobi, Kenya where they will connect with the foreign-based players. Uganda-Kenya game is slated for Sunday, September 8. The preparations are in line with the upcoming two-legged 2020 CHAN qualifiers against Burundi and the 2021 AFCON Campaign that starts in November when Uganda Cranes play Burkina Faso and Malawi.
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