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All about the Nikah SPOTLIGHT - the Muslim way of Analysing the new wedding... P.15 tax burdens... P.3 Thursday, April 26-May 2, 2018

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REPUBLIC Witchdoctors go online

SPORT Athletes still chasing M7 pledges... P.18

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Intercession from the “gods” is just a click away these days, but many of the jajjas are conmen

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April 26-May 2, 2018

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IUIU suspends students over sex at campus Abdul-Hafiz Abdul-noor Ahan: Imagine ur d one suspended how do u tell ur parents. Jackson Muhairwe: NEED DISCIPLINE IN SUCH INSTITUITIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING. Ntege Regina: I thought university is an institution for higher learning...so iuiu never admits couples who are not wedded. Mugoya Isaac Zizics Did you just call this a university no itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an improved high school. Winnie Nanjala: If only they were protecting virgins. Kenryk Ken: hahahaha...... Naye iuiu đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x201A;đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x201A;đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x201A; thought these are grown up pipo??? Just asking. Pitcal Koshu: Wrong and draconian laws against nature! Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sex normal for every human being? Ths is rubbish. Kashaki Nicholas: They r not serious even doz who have suspended d students do it. Namukasa Hajara: did they enjoy in public or less 18yrs. anyway mpozi they educate virgins. Kenedy S Amon: Makerere should do the same. Uthuman Kasagga: u can allow such nosense at muk but not iuiu.

Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t levies new tax on cooking oil, price set to increase The government plans to charge Shs200 on each litre of cooking oil regardless if it is manufactured in Uganda or imported, as part of new tax proposals. According to Nelly Businge the Advocacy Officer for SEATINI Uganda, this move should only affect imported cooking oil with the aim of promoting local industries. She explained that if not reversed, the price of cooking oil will rise; affecting other locally made products since it is a key ingredient.

IGP Ochola suspends Siraj Bakaleke In his mission of cleaning up the Police, new IGP Okoth Ochola has suspended former commander of Kampala Metropolitan Police South, Siraj Bakaleke and four other officers; Herbert Akankwasa, Detective Inspector Robert Ray Asiimwe, Constable Drover Robert Ayebare and Constable Kenneth Zirintusa over allegations of illegal arrest of South Korean nationals and robbery of about Shs1.4billion. Police spokesperson Emilian Kayima revealed that Siraj Bakaleke and colleaguesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; suspension was immediate and indefinite.

Kitattaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bail ruling due next month Makindye General court martial chaired by Lt Gen Andrew Gutti has set May 7 as the date on which it will pronounce itself on the bail application filed by Boda Boda 2010 patron Abdallah Kitata. The court also set May 21, 2018 as the hearing date for the main case. This follows the submissions by the State Prosecutor Capt Ambrose Baguma requesting court not to grant Kitatta bail for various reasons.

Eddy Kenzo appointed Ugandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism ambassador Eddy Kenzo has scooped another ambassadorial appointment after he was named the new ambassador for tourism in Uganda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we all know east or west home is the best, today we embark on a new journey as I sign as the

Uganda Tourism ambassador. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work hand in hand with all tourism departments to promote our tourist attractions, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue flying the Uganda flag so high with God grace and mercy,â&#x20AC;? Kenzo said.

Just for laughs

Rashidah Kayinza: Hahaha anti Sharia law Kisakye Ruthie Rhona: Fake university Jumba Charles: Makerere should pick a leaf. Muhindo Janet Ireen: Madness.

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BOBI WINE@HEBobiwine Today after #agelimitpetition court proceedings in Mbale Lesson: Every person who acts with impunity should know that he/she will stand in the dock alone to account for his/her acts. Abubakr Zirabamuzale @Masubidi Police Director of Operations Asuman Mugenyi has exactly told the truth as he promised in his oath. Thanks Afande for not taking the Quran for granted #AgeLimitPetition #NTVNews @ ntvuganda Ramathan Ggoobi @rggoobi I love Lawyers; they are the only professionals who are paid for carrying out experiments whose results they already have. #AgeLimitPetition

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Taxes I Burden

News

Government doesn’t think new taxes will burden Ugandans Gov’t believes they must squeeze more money out of Ugandans for service delivery BY OUR REPORTER

gandans are worried about proposed new taxes as government plans to widen the revenue base, but the State Minister for Planning, David Bahati says the new taxes won’t burden them. The proposed taxes include corporation tax on profitable SACCOs, Shs200 levy on a litre of cooking oil and 10% final withholding tax on commissions paid by telecommunication companies to mobile money and airtime agents. The others are the proposed increase of excise duty on diesel and petrol by Shs00 per litre, enforcement of 1% withholding tax on persons engaged in agriculture plus a Shs200 daily levy on social media users on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Government expects to generate Shs951 billion from the new taxes. The tax propositions come about as a result of government’s target to raise Shillings 16.2 trillion in the 2018/2019 financial year with a projected growth of 7.6% compared to a target of Shillings 14.4 trillion in the current financial year.

Minister David Bahati.

On Tuesday, Parliament’s Finance Committee tasked Bahati for continuing piling taxes on a few people instead of widening the tax base to focus on other areas. The MPs also cited several incentives given to foreign investors who are in position to pay taxes yet the pressure is piled pressure of local investors. Henry Musasizi, the Finance Committee Chairperson, accused the Finance Ministry of drawing tax policies that are shielding Commercial banks at the expense of stifling mobile money transactions as well as Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs).

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There will be a Shs200 tax on every litre of cooking oil and Shs200 daily for social media “The tax policy engagements you have brought here, especially on banks seem to target anyone in the financial business other than commercial banks. Mobile money, SACCOs, you are putting tax. Why do you seem to be inclined to be

creating a favourable condition for commercial banks against other agencies involved in the financial sector?” Musasizi asked. Musasizi, who also doubles as Rubanda East MP, reminded Bahati of the financial inclusion strategy that was launched in the past, which encompasses all players within in the financial sector. He said the government tax proposals seem to side-line other players in the financial industry and constrain other sectors from operating. Musasizi tasked Bahati to appear later before his committee with an illustration showing that the proposed tax on social media

is not double taxation. The Budadiri West MP, Nathan Nandala Mafabi also accused government for trying to tax airtime users twice by levying another tax on internet usage. However, in his response, Bahati dismissed claims that government is over burdening Ugandans with taxes, saying the population needs several services that government needs to provide through revenue collection.W The Agago Woman MP, Judith Akello Franca also questioned if government carried out a cost benefit analysis before proposing the tax amendments. “How is Uganda going to benefit from the ban on importation of vehicles after foregoing Shs182 billion,” she queried. The Luuka County MP, John Bagoole advised government to revise the proposal on levying 1 percent tax on individuals engaged in Agriculture, saying that the tax should instead be levied on commercial Agriculture and not individuals who are practicing subsistence farming. Isaac Mulindwa Ssozi, the Lugazi Municipality Legislators called for the removal of the proposed tax on Agriculture, saying it is the backbone of Uganda, which doesn’t call for any taxes. The Finance Committee Chairperson, Henry Musasizi directed Bahati to return before the Committee on Thursday with answers to the queries raised by MPs. -URN

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Society

Exclusive I Man in The News

Witchcraft goes online With a few MBs, you can now intercede with the “gods” via Facebook or Whatsapp. But not every witchdoctor who advertises their services has access to the “gods” some are just after your mobile money

BY OUR REPORTER

one are the days witchdoctors offered their services in locations like forests, rocks and river banks; locations that were naturally presumed to be closer to the gods. Perhaps with increase in construction, land grabbing and of course modernization, the gods too have swallowed their pride and allowed the witchdoctors to offer their services closer to people. And how closer and personal does it get when the services are online, to be more precise, Facebook! In this case, a person who seeks to see what the eyes of the gods have seen doesn’t have the discomfort of travelling in concealed clothes and driving miles to villages to appease the gods. Also, this means he does not need to visit a shrine, remove their shoes at the entrance and sit in the presence of mysterious objects, tongues and instructions. In today’s Uganda, the shrine is now online. Yes, a Facebook account. All you need is to swipe and send the witchdoctor a message. Perhaps, the gods receive the notification and one’s issue is addressed and payment negotiated without going to a shrine. This means one can be at a posh restaurant while having a conversation with the god’s servant. With the recent ban on witchcraft adverts on radio, online presents a viable option.

How to recognize an online shrine Facebook newsfeed is filled with various distracters; women twerking away their soft gigantic backsides, opposition politicians ranting, slay queen dissing broke men, pseudo prophets instructing followers to type ‘Amen’, someone feeling hungry with 30 others, name it. To get the attention of people in this busy online street, witchdoctors have very weird names like Jajja Ssemisambwa, Witchdoctor Abdallah

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“I did it out of love for my man. I was protecting my property from other girls,” she said unapologetically. Wazabanga etc. Also, some advertise their accounts on Facebook. To make their ‘spiritual CV’ more impressive, the witchdoctors allege to have worked in several foreign lands like Papua Guinea, Zanzibar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania, among other countries synonymous with witchcraft.

Services offered The services offered by the witchdoctors address common challenges and problems prevailing in today’s society. They offer medicine for those seeking wealth, jobs,

marriage, ‘recovering lost lover’ after breakup, ‘stealing a lover’ from another person, making a lover faithful and submissive, prosperity in business, good luck charms,

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Exclusive I Man in The News

ible organ. The man allegedly became weak in bed in his away matches and was forced to return to home ground. Also, she revealed that the witchdoctor made the man obsessed with her that he always rushed back to her arms after work wanting for a piece of her. “I did it out of love for my man. I was protecting my property from other girls’’, she said unapologetically. Crooks also in the trade In our investigation, we also established that there are various crooks cashing in the trade. Some ask for Mobile Money on the pretense that they need to purchase certain herbs to carry out the ritual. They also give out their WhatsApp

sex charm, arresting thieves, recovering lost property, winning court cases among others. There is market for the services We have established that these online shrines are indeed making money. Ruth Namazzi (Not real names), a student at MUBS, Nakawa campus revealed to us that after her loaded fiancé with whom she had lived for four years and was on the brink of introduction started ‘misbehaving with other girls’, she searched on Facebook and made an appointment. She was directed to a shrine in Makindye which operates as a traditional herbalist’s shop. The rituals were done and she parted with Shs100,000 and indeed her cash sacrifice paid off after the witchdoctor allegedly ‘remote controlled’ her man’s manhood to only detect her private parts as compat-

contacts to keep up to date with the client’s case that has been presented before the gods. However, once one sends them cash, they begin to upgrade their ‘packages’ claiming that one’s problem is very complex and needs ‘stronger’ herbs with demands for more cash. “After sending them money on promise that they will help my rolex business to prosper, they kept asking for more money yet I was seeing no change,” one rolex vendor who was interceding with the god via whatsapp revealed to us. He revealed that various traders with ‘genuine’ witchdoctors are unwilling to share their contacts lest they lose clients to competition.

Society

I was literally robbed For Joshua Agaba, all he desired was wealth. However, when he was directed to dingy location, he was not only asked to part away with Shs300,000 but also his expensive watch and jewellery were taken because the gods claimed they had ‘issues’ them. He never went back. With the “gods” going digital, that slay queen swiping away on her iPhone while you are out on a dinner date might be getting a cyber love potion from Jajja Musambwa. Just like a certain prophet who has a point of contact, and you don’t need to be at his church for him to perform a miracle, these “jajjas” also claim to perform miracels as long as you send them mobile money.

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Social Mix

Fun Time I Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening

Heroes:. Medalists pose with President M7 and First Lady.

M7 DINES

COMMONWEALTH TEAM

Uganda scooped six medals at the recent Commonwealth games in Australia. Joshua Cheptegei won two gold medals and Stella Chesang also won Uganda gold. President Yoweri Museveni hosted the atheletes to dinner at State House Entebbe to congratulate them upon the success.

Sports Minister: First Lady Janet Museveni was speaking in her other capacity.

Kids will be kids The Cheptegei family posed for a photo with President Museveni, but the kids seemed interested in something else.

Proud:. Kapchorwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son of the soil Juma Seiko.

Full house:. Commonwealth contigent.

Yellow girl: This mama knew what colour would excite Mzee and win her a presidential handshake.

Food:. Satisfying like winning a medal.

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Events I Party Time

On the Scene

ROCKING COMEDY @ SPEKE

The comedy scene in Uganda is growing at a fast rate and Speke Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock Bar is the latest venue to catch top comedians. The gig is on every Tuesday evening and you can catch top comedians like Mc Mariachi, Salvado, Mendo aka M7 aka Teacher Mpamiire, Okello Okello and others.

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On the decks: DJ Bryan Ting mixing the music.

Sevo: The open shoes were enough to crack us up.

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Solicitor: Mariachi forcing tips from the audience.

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Gossip

Who I What I Where

Sheeba dubs Bryan White Foundation artistes ‘podium houseboys’ in new song

NS singer Sheeba Karungi is set to release her latest song titled ‘Houseboy’ anytime soon. But after a listen-in to the new song, we can reliably envisage a resurrection of beef between Sheeba and some artistes as well as a possibility of new beef with other artistes. In the song, Sheebah clearly refers to ‘houseboys of the podium!’ The word podium got traction and got attached to moneybags Bryan White after he appeared in a video humiliatingly commanding singer Weasel ‘never to leave the podium when he is still talking!’ Since then, the word podium has been widely used to refer to Bryan White and artistes or celebrities that have made it a job to hang around him. Some of the artistes on the

podium include Weasel, DJ Michael, Pallaso, and now prodigal son to the podium- Jose Chameleone. And by referring to these singers as ‘houseboys of the podium,’ Sheeba should have envisaged she would be opening a can of worms. A few people that listened to the song, have predicted that it’s likely to resurrect of the beef between Sheeba and former ally turned enemy- Pallaso. There’s also a belief that the song is likely to rub other singers on the podium including Chameleone and Weasel the wrong way. But besides the podium artistes, the song will surely not go down so well with the podium head- Bryan White. And out of experience, we foresee Bryan placing a not-very-cool call to Sheebah. Over to you Sheeba and ‘the podium houseboys!’

Manu Dibango jets in this Saturday

t’s a public secret that Ugandan jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa’s annual concert is slated for this coming Monday- April 30. It’s also a public secret that legendary Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango, will be jetting in for Johnnie Walker-sponsored concert that will this year pay tribute to one of Africa’s jazz icons- the departed Hugh Masekela. Well, before going to press, a source within Isaiah’s camp confided in us and said there are only a few tickets for the concert left. The source also confirmed Manu Dibango will be flying into our dusty town this Saturday night. “Manu will land at Entebbe International Airport at 10pm this Saturday. He’ll be flying in from his base in France,” the source told us. The 82-year-old Manu will then have a sound check session with Isaiah on Sunday ahead of the concert on Monday. It is also believed that the two jazz stars might pay a visit to one of the studios in Kampala.

Manu Dibango is an outstanding African musician, song writer and saxophonist best known for his 1972 single ‘Soul Makossa’ which inspired Michael Jackson’s ‘Wanna Be Startin Somethin’. This special edition will also feature famous South African vocalist Siphokazi, best known for her versatile groovy, soulful and Afro-chic style. Tickets to the concert are Shs150k for VIP, while VVIP tickets go for Shs300k and a table goes for Shs3m. Tickets are on sale at the Kampala Serena Hotel and House of Walker at Sheraton Kampala.

Pemba says Kirumira “spoilt” his cars

ocialite Jack Pemba has come out to address his issues with businessman Godfrey Kirumira whom he owed $200,000 (about Shs720m) and he says it has nothing to do with not having money to pay him. Court last week issued an arrest warrant for the self-styled tycoon Jack Pemba after Kirumira demanded that he pays back $300,000 (about Shs1 billion). Pemba admits that he borrowed $200,000 from Kirumira and gave him his three prized cars jointly valued at over Shs1.2 billion as security. The cars included a Range Rover with customized license plates ONLY 1 JP, which Pemba says was valued at $140,000 (about Shs513m), a 2017 Landcruiser ZX 2017 model on which Pemba had spent $175,000 (about Shs642m) and a Hummer H3 valued at $35,000 (about Shs128m). Pemba says the cars were supposed to be parked in safe custody but Kirumira unfortunately drove his cars and also gave them to his children to drive. “They depreciated in

value, and that really annoyed me,” Pemba said. It’s on record as tabloids reported late last year that Kirumira was seen driving Pemba’s “ONLY 1 JP” Range Rover to the Pearl of Africa Hotel. When Pemba read the news, he was really cross because Kirumira hadn’t stuck to the agreement. Apparently, he signed a sale agreement meaning that Kirumira had the liberty to sell the cars in case Pemba didn’t pay up. Pemba says since Kirumira had driven the cars and caused their value to depreciate, he had made up his mind to sell them and repay Kirumira, something Kirumira refused. Sources told us Kirumira became angry after he found out Pemba had bought a brand new Lexus valued at over Shs620m and flew in the Congolese star Koffi Olomide to perform at his wife Sheebah Kassami’s birthday party at the Sheraton Hotel where Pemba blew

more than Shs100m. Kirumira run to court to compel Pemba to repay him, but Pemba wonders why his cars that were supposed to be kept as security were driven. Pemba adds that Kirumira also rented out the cars to weddings and crashed the Landcruiser. Since the agreement between Pemba and Kirumira was a sales agreement, Pemba says the option Kirumira had was to sell the cars instead of running to court.

Thursday, April 26-May 2, 2018, MATOOKE REPUBLIC 9

Who I What I Where

Grace Nakimera promises big comeback after sorting her marriage

fter disappearing from the music scene for some years, Grace Nakimera has promised to return with a bang. Grace told one of our snoops she had taken a break to concentrate on building her business empire, and that during the break, she was able to set up a five-acre farm in Mukono where she commercially grows trees and rears livestock. Grace also told us she was able to set up a couple of rentals in Namugongo, Seeta and Mukono. The former star singer also told our snoop that she needed the break to clear her mind and rescue her marriage. Grace’s marriage to Norwegian photographer Andre Ringen had been on the rocks for the better part of the time that she was a star. In 2015, it was reported that Andre had decided to end their almost decade long relationship.

It was around the same time that Grace withdrew from active singing and she has since been off the scene. Grace told our snoop she was able to fix her marriage and they are happy again, and that she will be bouncing back with a few songs this year; “I’m going to release a few songs this year and I know by the end of the year, my fans will be very proud of me,” she said. All the best Grace.

Gossip

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Showbiz

Music I Going Out

Manu Dibango to jazz up Serena Monday April 30 is World Jazz Day and sax maestro Isaiah Katumwa has lined up African legend Manu Dibango and South Africa’s Siphokazi to perform at his Johnnie Walker sponsored Hugh Masekela tribute concert. We bring you the artistes’ profiles

Manu Dibango – jazzing 84 years later

Manu Dibango from Cameroon is arguably Africa’s best-known jazz saxophonist. Since the 1950s, he has toured the world, living and performing in France, Belgium, Jamaica, Zaire, and Cote d’Ivoire, as well as in Cameroon. Dibango was one of the founding members of the Zairean band African Jazz in the 60s, working for five years with them. Dibango`s release of Soul Makossa in 1972 was a turning point in his career, as it influenced several popular music hits, including Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”, as well as his re-recording of that song with Akon, the Fugees’ “Cowboys”, and Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music”. Dibango has worked with musicians as miscellaneous as Fela Kuti, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Don Cherry, Herbie Hancock, Worrell, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, King Sunny Adé, Bill Laswell, Bernie and the Fania All-Stars. In addition to being one of the leading jazz saxophonists of his generation, Dibango has also run nightclubs, directed orchestras, and started one of the first African musical journals. He reached new heights with his disco hit called “Big Blow”, originally released in 1976 and re-mixed as a single in 1978 on Island Records. He served as the first chairman of the Cameroon Music Corporation, with a high profile in disputes about artists’ royalties. Dibango was appointed a UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2004. His song, “Reggae Makossa”, is featured on the soundtrack to the 2006 video game Scarface: The World Is Yours. In August 2009, he played the closing concert at the revived Brecon Jazz Festival. In July 2014, he made an 80th anniversary concert at Olympia. The 84-year old will be the main attraction at the International Jazz Day concert.

Isaiah Katumwa – Uganda’s undisputed jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa is a jazz musician and saxophonist acknowledged for turning many in Uganda into jazz fans. Katumwa taught himself how to play and his exploits have seen him share stages with iconic names like Jonathan Butler, Hugh Masekela, Jimmy Dludlu, Seweto Kinchy, Manu Dibango, Miriam Makeba, Chaka Chaka, Oliver Mtukudzi, Erikah Badu, Phil Driscoll and Alvin Slaughter. He has played the saxophone for over 20 years although he got onto the international professional music scene eight years ago at a time when jazz in Uganda and in East Africa was still growing. His 2006 album titled ‘’Sinza” featured on BBC focus on Africa. This was a breakthrough album with the mega-hit song “Sinza” that earned him wide national and international respect. He has not stopped setting the pace by influencing the industry for quality, skills, creativity and professionalism in not only jazz but also different African music. Along with the traditional folk musical background, he has devised a blend of sound to bring out his identity, smooth jazz influence and spiritual passion. It’s hard to resist being touched by his honest African sense of gratefulness and the joy he pours into his music while performing. He has performed in Europe- London UK, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and in a couple of West and East African countries. He has also performed for heads of states frequently. Katumwa has a passion to see the youth transformed through music and he has dedicated himself to a vision of inspiring untapped talent and potential using his personal life story since he hails from a background of hopelessness as a

child having to work for his school tuition from the tender age of 10 to the man that he now is.

He is the man behind the World Jazz Day concert and this year’s event is dedicated to the memory of his mentor and friend Hugh Masekela.

About the International Jazz Day The event: Celebrating International Jazz Day and tribute to Hugh Masekela Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel Date: Monday, April 30. Time: 7pm. Tax: Shs150,000 and Shs3m a table.

Siphokazi – a musical goodwill ambassador Born in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Siphokazi Maraqana is an Afro-soul songstress whose songs are rooted in traditional Xhosa rhythms and harmonies. She polished her talent as a backing singer for some of the SA’s top talents such as Tshepo Tsola, Ringo Madlingozi, Pat Matshikiza, Simphiwe Dana, Zama Jobe and Stimela. Her debut album, “Ubuntu Bam”, earned her respect in the music industry and went on to sell close to 100,000 units. She scooped SAMAs for Best Newcomer and Best African Adult Contemporary album in 2007. She also cleaned up at the 2007 Metro FM Awards, winning Best Female, Best Newcomer and Best Produced Album. In 2008 she was nominated for Kora Awards for the Best Southern African Artist. Following

on from the success of her debut, Siphokazi released “Ndinovuyo” in 2008, followed by “Ethemben” in 2010. She has performed at many concerts including the openings of the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Siphokazi is also an ambassador for One Love campaign that teaches young people to use condoms or abstain from pre-marital sex in a bid to curb on the HIV spread in South Africa.

Thursday, April 26-May 2, 2018, MATOOKE REPUBLIC 9

Music I Going Out

GNL ZAMBA VIBRANIUM FREESTYLE TALKING MUSIC

f there is anybody that deserves to eat at the table of Kings this year, it ought to be Fefe Busi, not that his “Who is Who” single was anything to write home about, but well, lets face it, he has stirred a storm within Hip-hop circles, to the extent that it could be the biggest musical highlight of 2018. It got tongues wagging right from the legendary acts like Babaluku and Navio, name them. Personally, I had decided to let all the brouhaha go unnoticed until last week, when the modern day Socrates of Ugandan Hip hop GNL Zamba broke his long dead silence, with his Vibranium freestyle! If you watched Black Panther, then you know that vibranium was this ultra powerful mineral resource to which no other could be matched and right from the title, Zamba sends out a message to all the “jokers” that his freestyle and Hip hop legend cannot be matched, like Vibranium itself. Zamba stands out from the crowd, as he does not take on Nas’ “Hate me now” instrumental like all the other acts are doing. He gives the whole “who is who” rivalry a fresh breath of air with a new hardcore instrumental that consists a hollow tempo and a resounding sound of piano keys. His lyrical prowess on this one is nothing but novelty. He is spontaneous like never before with great vernacular poetic word play. His rhyme is nothing but that which will leave you in complete awe. He of course does not forget to tag along his lightside on this one as he drops some hillarious punchlines, my favorite being one on which he compares his heftiness to five elephants and that of the competition to Judith Heard’s. It was much more hillarious when Judith Heard went to his Instagram to welcome him back to the game with lots of love even after the hillarious punch line. The Vibranium free style is one off this chain of the “Who is who” responses that you just want to listen to, over and over again. I know many mediocre “who is who” freestyles that can derive a bit of inspiration from this work of art.

Showbiz

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Fashion

Trends I Slaying I Killing It

TREND ALERT! DUSTER COATS M

aybe it’s the weather or I am simply developing an obsession for throw on coats. But I believe every woman needs to have the very fashion forward and easy to wear duster coat in her wardrobe. This coat that can be worn in various colours, sizes and even prints is the perfect item to wear with all your body con dresses, and leggings. It can also be worn over your tailored pants, culottes and skinny jeans. The idea is to keep your inner outfit as simple as possible, then let the duster coat be the focus of the entire outfit. These are available on various online shops, plus stores around Kampala, both up town and down town.

Celebrity makeup artist

ow would you describe your style? My style is classic,feminine, effortless and mostly fun.

CELEB STYLE

What is the one fashion item you cannot live without? This is a pretty hard question because I kind of have a number of them but I would that that the Little Black Dress is a definite must have for me. What is your worst buy ever? I have these jelly sandals that I thought would be great at the beach. Little did I know that by the end of a hot day, my feet would have blisters all over. I wouldn’t advise anyone to purchase those. What styling trick works for you all the time? I always add my wide belt (the leather Gucci /Louis Vuitton belts)around the waist on almost all my outfits to give me that slimmed our waist line. Sometimes, its not about following all the trends, its about knowing what works for your body. Any item we would not find in your wardrobe? Baggy clothing. I really don’t know how people even manage to wear these and manage to pull them off.

street style @Zeinabsonia This is what head to toe perfection looks like

@Crisnjoki When your legs and gorgeous boots are in sync. @Annataliaoze Burgundy is still ruling the fashion scene.

Beat by Bridgette

Thursday, April 26-May 2, 2018, MATOOKE REPUBLIC 3

Study I Chillax I Live It

CAVENDISH GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Campus Buzz OUR CRUSH

avendish University Uganda last week acquired a new Vice Chancellor – Professor John Francis Mugisha. Mugisha holds a PhD in Health planning and management from Keele University, England, MSc. in Health Services Management from Uganda Martyrs University and Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University. The installation ceremony was presided over by the University Chancellor H.E. Benjamin Mkapa the former president of Tanzania. Mkapa holds seven honorary doctorate degrees. “Cavendish now offers technology assisted learning where students have both face-to-face learning coupled with technology. This blended learning utilizes free well-researched online study and lectureror professor guidance which is participatory and engaging. Students will no longer be passive recipients of information but active participants in the search for knowledge, eventually developing into life-long learners,” Mugisha said upon installation.

University Chancellor Benjamin Mkapa (C), and Professor John F. Mugisha the newly installed Vice Chancellor of Cavendish (6L) pose with staff and students of the university.

Mkapa, installs Mugisha as the Vice Chancellor of Cavendish University.

Mkapa hands over the instruments of office Mugisha.

IUIU EXPELLED 10 STUDENTS FOR PREGNANCIES OUTSIDE MARRIAGE

ollowing an exclusive article by Campus Bee that unearthed the expulsion of over 40 students from Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) main campus in Mbale, the University, through its Public Relations Officer has finally broken silence on the matter. The university revealed that only 23 students were punished of which 10 were expelled for among other things, being pregnant outside marriage. Below is the full statement; “There has been information on social media about the suspension ofstudents from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU). Some media have reported eighty eight (88), others eighty

(80) while other media are reporting forty (40)students. We fully understand people’s concern but we would wish to inform the public that the above information is not correct. The fact is that the University handled 23 disciplinary cases at the Disciplinary Committee meeting that sat on 13th April 2018. The cases handled included theft, consumption of alcohol and pregnancy outside marriage, among others; whose punishments range from an apology to discontinuation according to the University policies. Those out of the 10 discontinuation

cases, only two were final year students. It is important to note that several of those students, who were not satisfied with the decision of the Disciplinary Committee appealed against the decision to the Executive Board, the highest decision making body of the University, and those who were meeting the financial requirements were allowed to sit for their examinations. We also wish to inform the public that a formal communication about these disciplinary cases shall be released on Thursday 26th April, 2018 after the Executive Board has handled the appeal cases. We therefore urge you to be patient with us and understand the circumstances under which such decisions were made. Rehema Kantono PRO, Islamic University in Uganda

Matooke Republic’s crush this week is Cream Mutoni of MUK

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Body & Soul

April 26-May 2, 2018

Living I Relating

HEALTH

Why you need to stop carrying your mobile phone in your pocket or bra

f you are a man and you carry your mobile phone in your trouser pockets, or a woman who tucks her phone into her bra or bra strap… chances are you aren’t aware of the damage this practice may be causing. You are not likely to hear about it from the cell phone companies though, so read this carefully.

means they are “possibly carcinogenic (cancer causing) to humans.”

Your phone in your bra is a bad idea

Infertility/decreased sperm counts

A recent study has demonstrated that cell phones are no friends of testes, the male reproductive organs in which sperm is made. It was shown that when cell phones were in talk mode and located in close proximity to the testes, sperm cells were damaged. The study is alarming because damaged sperm can lead to birth defects and higher incidences of various disabilities, not to mention contributing to men having lower sperm counts and reduced fertility levels.

Mobile phone radiation and cancer

Do cellphones cause cancer? This is perhaps the greatest area of concern when it comes to cell phone use. Mobile phone radiation has been linked to various forms of cancer. And evidence is mounting that prolonged

exposure to radiation from cell phones carried on the body can lead to breast and other cancers − at earlier ages than ever. Indeed, the World Health Organization has classified mobile phones, and any wireless devices that use microwaves to communicate, as a group 2B risk − which

Yea it is 2018 and the cases of ladies carrying their phones in their bras should be zero but if you are one that tries to do that to keep Kifeesi at bay, better find a new spot for your phone. Previous research has found that women who regularly carried their smart phones directly against their breasts or tucked into their brassiere for up to 10 hours a day were more likely to develop multi-focal invasive breast cancer. Also, don’t store your phone under your pillow whether it is on or off, as it still sends out an intermittent signal to connect with nearby cell phone towers, which means mobile phone radiation exposure will still happen.

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PARENTING 101 Here’s help for your child’s natural hair

he texture of African hair makes its maintenance one of the most taxing, even more with children. To avoid the kicks and cries that come whenever it is time to get ready for church or school, most parents resort to buying kids hair relaxing kits to relax their hair to make combing easier. Beside the fact that children’s scalps are not yet fully developed to handle chemicals, their hair could even become worse with breakage that comes with constant exposure to heat with treatment and ironing. Here are a few tips for you to take care of your child’s natural hair at home;

n Moisturize your child’s hair with natural oils like Shea butter or coconut oil. This will lubricate your child’s hair before combing and styling. This also helps reduce the pain that comes with detangling. n Shampoo your child’s hair more frequently to help the scalp breathe which in turn helps the hair grow. Apply castor oil on their scalp to promote hair growth. n Use protective hair styles on your child’s hair. Buns, cornrows and twists (using their own hair) help to keep the hair neat and prevent breakage.

HOW NOT TO USE YOUR MOUTH BY PATIENCE PAULA

he other day the President told you the mouth is only and only for eating food and you all took it lightly. But I will tell you, he had a point. No! Not one but many points. It should be for eating food only for men like that Makerere chap. Who eats bean like that? For starters, he got his bean eating dress code all wrong. The chap was clad in an oversized suit for such crucial duty and on his knees with face buried in the girl’s undergarments as if praying for a miracle, with the girl’s legs organised as if in alphabetical order - what happened to eagle spreading? I mean, no sign of eating at all. Why wouldn’t a girl get her phone out, I suspect, to record evidence of his lack of skill? I remember the girl’s face looking like she was reading from a recipe book, and it was that look you have when you have got the part of the book that explains how to boil cassava. There was not a sign of even an ounce of pleasure on her face, not even a single facial muscle moving an inch yet some chap down there was busy overworking himself. Okay, we get it. The story was that she started out wanting to collect evidence to nail this guy for sexual harassment, but if a guy is doing the right thing with his mouth down there, no woman will remember to pick up a phone for selfies. No! This guy should have at least made Google his friend. Type a search like “how to eat it till she forgets her name”. This one doesn’t need to up his game but leave people’s pieces in peace else next time we shall get a chick alleging genital mutilation from biting and chewing. You don’t eat bean as if you have a

relate Unlocking the matters of the heart

mouth long enough to tap honey down from this side across the street. Did he even like what he was doing? I would gladly expose that shameless amateur too. If it is true his employers are already planning some kind of disciplinary action for his inappropriate behaviour, perhaps they need to open a new case that relates to his inappropriate eating of something so precious.

Yesu, he was bad! So women go through hell in the name of cunniIlingus but all the women activists are quiet as if this is normal. Seriously?? I think this girl deserves a medal for not pretending like most of girls here do singing praises to non performing men because their sengas taught them so. This too is domestic violence; don’t wait to be slapped. Always report this

immediately to the nearest police woman. I think we need an apology for that torturous picture. Also, next time sir, use a helmet to avoid getting caught on camera pants down... sorry, mouth down. Guy even had his clothes on. Jeez!! What kind of witchcraft was this? Shall we know these men by the colour of their ties? Please send us a signal mama.

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Weddings I Introductions

TRENDS & IDEAS

Make the groom stand out

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The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church. It’s a choice you make - not just on your Wedding Day, but over and over again - and that choice is reflected in the way you treat your husband or wife.

Barbara De Angelis

Facts about the Nikah wedding n The Nikah ceremony is essentially the groom’s formal proposal, as well as the couple’s acceptance of the marriage contract. In a more traditional Muslim marriage ceremony, the bride’s father or another representative will agree to the marriage contract on her behalf. n The Nikah ceremony is a religious ceremony that is binding under Islamic law and also recognised by the Ugandan laws.

he groom should ideally pick a different jacket from the best man and the groomsmen for him to make a mark and make it easier for guests to tell him apart. A more formal colour is a good way to stand out; for example, a groom may consider wearing a black suit while his groomsmen opt for grey suits.

n The wedding lasts three days, so if you thought planning one day is hectic try imagining what preparing for a three-day event is like. n No vows are necessarily made, instead readings are taken from the Holy Quran.

Hassan and Barikish’s three day wedding

ikah is the Arabic word for marriage and which according to Islamic law refers to the contract between the bride and the groom. Before the Nikah there are usually several stages involved. Hassan Mahmood – a Ugandan – and the gorgeous Barikish Ahmed – who is half Ugandan and Arabian recently got married in a similar tradition and shared their Nikah experience. For Hassan and Barikish it started with the Henna ceremony (Kesha in Arabic) at Wonder World Kansanga. This is an Arabic traditional ceremony where the groom is introduced to the family of the bride. Lots of Arabian and Indian music was played. The groom also gets some henna as everyone comes and puts a little onto him. Henna designs are meant to simultaneously protect and adorn the bride. After the henna ceremony, the next rite performed is called the “Finika” or covering of

the bride. This is done by the bride’s aunties using “ekikooyi”. Once this is done they break a coconut in front of her, after which the bride is kept until Nikah. The Nikah took place at Najjanankumbi and only a few family members were present for the ceremony. They tied the knot at around 10.30am with coffee and dates, which is the Arabic way. This was followed by a classy reception at Pearl of Africa hotel.

taken Hassan & Barikish

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Selling 3,608 4,790 4,234 34..94 1.61

Money I Trade I Executives

Taxify unveils XL feature

for people travelling in big groups

ON THE JOB

Julian dreams of a successful PR career

briefing

Julian Nyamija is a front desk manager at Soothing Spa Kamwokya. When did you join the employed ranks? I joined employment in 2016.

What were you doing and how much were you paid?

I was a marketer for a commercial printing company.

When did you start rising through the ranks?

In March 2017; that is when I was considered as a permanent employee.

American oil and gas expert to invest in Uganda “We are still putting the costs structures together, but we are excited on getting our footprint in the Ugandan soil and we continue to uncover here, it will take us some time to analyse and put costs together...” Founder of Vega Chemical Corp Brian Oller

How exactly did you come to your current work?

I joined Soothing Spa after reading an advert. I wrote an application and luckily enough I went through.

BY STAFF WRITER

axify, a taxi hailing platform that was recently unveiled in Uganda has taken it a notch higher by unveiling the XL feature. “The XL feature is one of the options that Taxify has created for those riding/travelling in big groups. We currently have a standard category that accommodates a maximum of four people and a boda category that can carry one. The XL category will give people the option of travelling in groups of up to six,” said Shivachi Muleji, Taxify’s Regional Manager East Africa. Drivers of the XL category vehicles have to go through the same training as drivers of the standard category. They are also required to have a driving permit and National ID. The vehicles must be manufactured from 2000 onwards and have a third party insurance sticker covering six people. “We will maintain the same level of

service and driver quality to ensure that our customers feel safe and enjoy their experience while using Taxify,” added Shivachi. While the goal is to provide great riding experiences, Taxify also focuses on having well remunerated drivers as they take only 15 percent of the fare. “Happy drivers offer a great experience for riders, therefore Taxify believes in treating its drivers with respect, allowing them to earn more than what they receive on any other platform, and providing a range of features that help them work in the way that suits them best,” Shivachi said. Taxify XL launches at a 10% discount with fares at Shs2,500 base fare, Shs150 per minute, Shs850 per km and a minimum fare of Shs6,000. Taxify will compensate the drivers with bonuses to compensate for the discounted price. “The XL feature will help those who want to travel as a group or family without spending a lot of money,” concluded Shivachi.

What are your future career plans?

To become a renowned public relations manager.

Who do you look up to in the career world?

Allen Kagina. She’s one of the few Ugandans who have helped people get to higher positions in big institutions like URA.

What motivates you in your work?

A number of things [such as] seeing our clients happy and appreciative. It is not only [about] money although this is my highest-ever paying job.

What books do you read?

I don’t read any books in particular but I have subscribed to some motivational writers’ blogs.

Tell us about yourself.

I am 23 years of age, single but seeing someone. I am the third born in my family. I went to Kyambogo University for a Bachelor’s degree in Management Science.

Strive Masiyiwa

ere’s a challenge for you and also a congratulations. Last week we talked about solving problems right where you are. Thousands of you wrote back, sharing your own ideas and how you yourselves have tackled a whole range of very serious matters in your lives, businesses, communities and even nations. I was humbled and inspired, and I am sure other readers were, too. Thank you. Well, there’s more good news happening in Africa. Several weeks ago I asked you to “shout out” your education ventures. You on this platform know by now that millions upon millions of children of school-going age are still not in school, and that we have to “skill up” about 600m young people by the year 2030. And you know this is a huge priority of mine... Our continent’s future depends on it. Did you know that Nelson Mandela started school at age 7, and as I understand it was the first and only of his 12 siblings to do so? His father died when he was about 9 but his

This is what some of you are already doing to change Africa if not today, next time... you? mother made sure he continued his education... The rest as they say, is history. Every one of our children has seeds of greatness. When our continent’s liberation leaders were imprisoned over the decades, did they simply sit around in despair? No. Whilst physically imprisoned, many of them liberated and expanded their minds with education, even in such dire circumstances, studying with diligence and discipline. We owe it to ourselves and our families, and to those who fought for our freedoms with their very lives, to focus on this critical matter of education, right now, right where we are. What happens if we don’t? I won’t even answer that question, because together, we can and we will. Now I want to tell you, some amazing things ARE already happening and have been for some time. When I gave that “shout out”

last month I was so moved by the response, I asked my team to compile the list. Today I’ll share some here, but only those with website or social info that my team could manage to open. If we missed you somehow, please just put a comment below and you’ll get your chance to shine. And don’t worry, I will be doing this again. Meanwhile my friends... may I remind you the very important marketing lesson we covered last year: presentation and pitch! You know I read everything you write here. Next time when I specifically invite you to tell me what you’re up to, I know you won’t forget to give me your website or other online info. (That does not take away from the GREAT work some of you told me about). By the way, I’m not endorsing any of the below initiatives. We didn’t do any proper “homework” (and the names listed are the ones who shouted out). We just wanted to

share, so you can learn from and about each other, and be inspired. The quick summaries (for-profits but mostly not-for-profit ventures) are listed by my team in the order they were posted. Austin Uzim and many others in my senior class The Africa Transporter Initiative (TATI) includes many entrepreneurs on this platform who are working on projects to empower and inspire youth across the continent. “Catch them young, Invest in their future” is their logo. 400+ members so far... (Pan-African) Bashanganyi Magwape - The Dream Factor Foundation is an after-school learning program helping children be “moonshiners” with tutoring, job shadowing, entrepreneurial and digi-preneurial programs, amongst many. (South Africa)

Strive Masiyiwa is a London-based Zimbabwean businessman and entrepreneur.

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Work I Innovation I Enterprise

Business

Shaffic Lubega saved 50% of his salary

for two years to start a hot dog stand of his own

Shaffic Lubega is a resident of Gayaza who always saved half of his salary while working as a chef and a sales rep at the Kamwomya-based Savers supermarket hot dog stand, with a dream to open a similar venture of his own, writes Paul Jjemba

fter completing his Bachelor’s in Catering and Hotel Management in 2014, Shaffic Lubega, joined his dad who was operating a small restaurant in Butambala. There he worked as a chef whose main task was cooking fries and snacks for more than a year. “Working with my dad was a great experience I cannot forget, even though I was earning not a lot,” Shaffic told Matooke Republic. “He always directed me on how to cook a few other things especially those I did not have a clue about like the sandwiches and hot dogs among others since he [Shaffic’s dad] was a chef by profession. “I was always working with contentment because I was working while at the same time learning how to do new dishes,” Shaffic told us. After almost a year at his dad’s restaurant, Shaffic landed yet another cooking job with Savers supermarket at its Kamwokya branch. His task was to operate a hot dog stand by making hot dogs, ice creams as well as fries among others. “I remember it was one of the clients at dad’s restaurant who introduced me to the job of my dreams at Savers supermarket. I was so happy since they had even promised to triple my salary. “I discussed with my dad the new

opportunity I had secured and well and good he also supported it” he said. With extreme zeal, Lubega always woke up early every morning to his newly acquired job. “I was working in a Savers supermarket hot dog container near Café Javas Kamwokya and since our main target were day time clients, I would report very early in the morning in order to capture breakfast hour sales.” At Savers I was really blessed I should say because almost every client was giving positive feedback about the things I cooked that after working for five months only, I received a salary increment, something that led me into loving my job even more,” Shaffic revealed. One year down the road, Shaffic developed an idea of starting a similar venture of his own- and that is how he

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“With a little financial support from my dad, in two years, I had accumulated the Shs8m capital I needed and my dream was ready to go...”

biz on the budget

resolved to keep saving half of his salary every month. That was how he managed to raise the approximately Shs8m capital which was required to purchase fryers, walk-in coolers, a refrigerated food prep table, proper shelving as well as setting up a modern mobile kiosk. “With a little financial support from my dad, in two years, I had accumulated the Shs8m capital I needed and my dream was ready to go. But unlike at my former job, my target was not only daytime clients but also those who needed snacks after enjoying the nightlife,” Shaffic

said. “That is how I started ‘Fik’s Hot Dog stand” next to Casablanca Mukono. My stand works until the wee hours of the night and opens very early in the morning as it doesn’t have a permanent location. Besides I extended my business to events and kids festivals too. In the long run I hope I can make profits of about Shs5m per month. Among the challenges he encounters, Shaffic mentions increasing prices of baking materials and spices, plus the hefty bills because the machines he uses consume a lot of power. That, however, is nothing to put off the 28-year-old budding entrepreneur.

jobs Parenting and ECD Specialist

Organisation: World Education Initiative Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Community Psychology or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 Email: wei-recruitment@ug.worlded.org

Project officer

Organisation: World Education Initiative Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Community Psychology or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 Email: wei-recruitment@ug.worlded.org

Administration Officer

Organisation: World Education Initiative Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Procurement & Logstics, Development Studies or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 Email: wei-recruitment@ug.worlded.org

Deputy Director Programmes

Organisation: Peas Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Social Sciences or related

fields with Six years’ experience Deadline: May 7 2018 Email: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk

Senior Human Resource Officer

Organisation: Peas Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Work, Social Sciences or related fields with two years’ experience Deadline: May 7 2018 Email: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk

HR Coordinator

Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: May 7 2018 Email: pila2consultants@gmail.com

Senior Operation Officer

Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Works, Social Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Administration or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: May 7 2018

Email: pila2consultants@gmail.com

Finance and Systems Manager

Organisation: Rikolto Uganda Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 Email: eastafrica@rikolto.org

Instrumentation Technician

Organisation: Tororo Cement Qualification: Diploma in Electronics or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 Email: Mwambu@tororocement.com

Systems Administrator

Organisation: Uganda Management Institute Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: May 7 2018 For more info; http://umi.ac.ug

Senior Procurement Officer

Organisation: Uganda Management Institute Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Procurement & Logistic or related fields with Five years’ experience

Deadline: May 7 2018 For more info; http://umi.ac.ug

Estates Officer

Initiative Manager

Organisation: Care International Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Science or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 For more info; http://www.careuganda.org

Manager Business Analytics

Organisation: Joint Medical Store Qualification: Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Business Management or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: May 4 2018 Email: stores@jms.co.ug

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Sport

Opinions I News I Trivia

Ugandan athletes left chasing for pledges years BY WILLIAM KASOBA

ver the weekend, President Museveni hosted the contingent that returned from the Commonwealth Games in Australia to a luncheon at State House Entebbe. During his address, Museveni confirmed that he would fulfill his pledges to sportsmen who win medals at international competitions saying; “I made a promise that whoever wins a gold medal at an international or continental competition would get a monthly salary of Shs5 million, a silver Shs3 million and Shs1 million for bronze. The five medalists today will get onto the payroll. I have also been told of some arrears to other athletes, they will be cleared.” He went on to promise to build a house for Joshua Cheptegei and Stella Chesang who won gold medals in Australia. However, as Matooke Republic found out, walking the talk on these promises has been a real challenge for the Museveni government over the year. When we looked back at time the president first introduced the token of rewarding top sports performers, Moses Kipsiro was the inspiration and was supposed to be the first beneficiary following his double gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India. But for Kipsiro and the few other winners we interacted with, nearly each one of these athletes had a tale of pure nightmare chasing what was supposed to be rightfully theirs.

Kipsiro got a house and car but monthly token

only comes by chance

Kipsiro is luckier than most, but he is still not entirely happy. He was glad that the government at least managed to build him a mansion and also had a car given to him. Yet, for the Shs5m monthly token, he said; “For sure I get [that] once in a while… like last year

I only received for two months. This year I was paid one month and that was in February. With such random payments, I cannot rely on that money.” According to Kipsiro he tried following up the payments but nothing was being done hence his looking to make his own plans. He advised fellow athletes to do the

same and move on.

Kiprotich got “only” a Mitsubishi Pajero

A few years after Kiprsiro’s heroics, Stephen Kiprotich was the ‘man’ after scooping marathon gold at the 2012 London Olympics. He became only Uganda’s second Olympic gold

Thursday, April 26-May 2, 2018 / MATOOKE REPUBLIC

Opinions I News I Trivia

years after winning medals

Sport

BETTING TIPS Bruno Birakwate with

Thursday: April 26, 2018 EUROPE: Europa League 22:05

Arsenal - Atl. Madrid

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Marseille - Salzburg

Saturday: April 28, 2018 ENGLAND: Premier League 14:30

Liverpool - Stoke