Matooke Republic, August 9-15, 2018 by Matooke Republic

POLITICS Why political comedians are on the rise...P.4 &5 Thursday, Thursday, August 9-15, 2018

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Mbabazi’s star-studded Kuhingira... P.6

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IS GEN MUNTU FAILING POA? lThe General’s team has not attended party meetings, activities since November

MUSIC

GOSSIP

Irene Ntale’s ‘Post Me’ duet with Ghana’s Mr Eazi....P.11

Princess Komuntale lists qualities of her ideal man...P.9

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Seven Days

Social Media I Trending I Vibe

NEWS DIGEST Winnie Kiiza protests FDC sacking Harbart Bua I love kizza winie, this woman is brave and intelligent. I never doubt her credibility. Long live kiza long live winie. From northern uganda lira in particular. I LOVE U SO MUCH. MAY GOD BLESS U ALWAYS. Davis Tibex koonka shi,,, I need to understand something; how does the position of Leader of Opposition in Parliament become a one-man appointment? If that’s what the law provides, then it’s certainly so irregular. One wonders why no single MP has ever noticed this irregularity but over 300 of them noticed the irregularity and discriminatory nature of the age and term limits in the Constitution. In my little wisdom, this is a position that must be democratically elected.

IGP orders officers to stop arrest of boda boda riders and taxi drivers The Inspector General of Police, Mr Martins Okoth-Ochola, on Monday while announcing the reshuffle of 23 traffic officers in the Kampala Metropolitan Police ordered officers to cease arresting boda boda riders and taxi drivers countrywide. He explained that he had received over 500 complaints pinning his officers for extortion under the disguise of enforcing the law. Ochola also ordered the Director of Traffic Police, Dr. Stephen Kasiima to investigate 113 officers who are allegedly implicated in the complaints.

Weere Meddy If that is what they think is right they should wait for the acholi youth to gv an ultimatum too as to why Awol has not been sworn in as Lop . Embwa ezo Nuwahereza Godie In modern politics when you see someone fronting religion and tribal sentiments, he or she shouldn’t be supported. Stop politicking. FDC is a team. Any person can be substituted for the good of the party. Let them take it in good faith. Hezi Mutebi Do they think this is OBUSINGA, which is no change until death, we should give other people chance to serve us Weere Meddy A new party for westerners? But wht did u breast feed? It shld hav been sheep milk or gorilla. How cm Amiriat has appointed westerners to other posts. U thought the position is for westerners Thomas Kabala FDC has become a very useless party. That should not be anyones birth right, leaders should change even if I completely don’t agree with some of the new appointments

What is happening in FDC is good for Uganda – says Beti Kamya

Government reviewing social media tax expiry

Minister of Kampala Hon Beti Kamya has applauded the reshuffles in the FDC party saying; “What is happening in FDC is good for Uganda because of many reasons. In fact, it highlights real-life politics.” However, the minister took swipe at the party as she stated; “These people in FDC have been criticising NRM for giving positions in parliament basing on party interests but are exactly doing the same now.”

The Shs200 daily OTT tax slapped on social media tax is under review by government. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Vincent Bagiire revealed there are discussions with the Ministry of Finance and the Uganda Communications Commission with a view of having the tax payable for 24 hours. It follows concerns raised by members of the public over the expiry of the tax at midnight regardless of the time one pays.

Military court kicks out Kitatta’s lawyer The General Court Martial chairman, Lt. Gen. Andrew Gutti on Tuesday kicked out one of the lawyers representing former Boda Boda 2010 leader Abdallah Kitatta for alleged misconduct during trial. City lawyer Jimmy Muyanja was ordered out of the court and told never to return. “Are you silly? Whom are you banging tables for, get out. Military Police should escort this man, never come back to my court,” Lt. Gen. Gutti said.

Just for laughs

Kerito Geoffrey We shall send them Elwelu ....who told them Kizza is the life LoP, Whoever advised Muntu to appoint some of these fellows caused us trouble... Hillary Baguma FDC guys are defiants of NRM people y pretend as if u don’t know and they will bounce back am also sure the new appointments in FDC is not one man’s effort

Usual Suspect @Jude_Mugabi #HeyFreshers Wikidi is a course unit at campus Usual Suspect @Jude_Mugabi #HeyFreshers Be loyal to one Rolex guy. You never know when you need to get one on credit

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Ben Craddle@BCraddle #HeyFreshers don’t tell the chapati guy “chapati slices mixed with bean gravy”. Just say kikomando. Teweefula mugezi Sama Eatfood@SamaEmme #HeyFreshers, if you’ve been the cool kid in your High school and now you going to Kyambogo, I’m sorry to inform you it’s the end. Welcome to the life of ‘Omuntu wa wansi’

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Analysis I FDC

News

Is Muntu secretly failing POA? BY ALEX TAREMWA

hen Gen Mugisha Muntu lost the presidency of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), he blamed veteran politician Col Kiiza Besigye for secretly undermining him in party circles causing his failure. Barely a year after taking office, Patrick Oboi Amuriat – the incumbent FDC president is already blaming his predecessor – Mugisha for working secretly to undermine him. In an interview with Matooke Republic, POA – as he is popularly known – said that ever since his sour loss in November, Muntu embarked on a countrywide consultation program without the authorisation of the party. “The party has structures and Gen Muntu is aware of them. He decided to hold a parallel party activity and even when Hon. Nandala Mafabi wrote to his team to stop, they refused,” he noted. Amuriat further asserted that Muntu built a network of his allies in the party who frustrated his presidency and boycotted party activities as if they were not even members. He alleges that the outgoing Leader of Opposition, Kasese Woman MP, Winnie Kiiza has not attended any party meetings since Muntu lost the presidency in November last year. “As party president, I should be briefed on the parliamentary proceedings by the party parliamentary leadership. So, if Winnie and Katuntu refused to work with us, don’t they deserve to be substituted?” Amuriat further alleges that Kiiza has never attended NEC, CEC nor join the party in campaigning for party candidates in different parts of the country during the Local Council, Mayoral and Municipality elections. “You have heard that FDC did not win any seat during the last wave of elections. Have you stopped to wonder why? This is why I thought we should make some changes so that we can organise ourselves better with people who are passionate about the party,” he added. He added that he did not intend to make changes but his hand was pushed

by the defiant legislators who repeatedly boycotted party activities.

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“Every FDC member is capable of leading. Give them a chance. Did we know about Winnie or Wafula? ” Experience is nothing without desire Asked what criteria he followed when choosing the new in the appointments announced on Friday, Amuriat said that the new appointees showed zeal, desire and loyalty to the party.

“Desire is what drives anything forward and some of these people lost it when we came in. I have to find people with the drive to push forward, to unite rather than divide and I believe my choices competent enough,” he said. Amuriat made several highly critisised changes but the most contentious has been replacing Winnie Kiiza with Gulu Municipality’s Betty Ochan as Leader of Opposition in Parliament and appointing Kawempe South MP, Mubarak Munyagwa to replace seasoned lawyer and Bugweri County MP, Abdul Katuntu. Amuriat’s changes have been received in the party with mixed feelings. Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, an FDC member backed the new appointees to shock the country with great work. “Every FDC member is capable of leading. Give them a chance. Did we know about Winnie or Wafula? Should we have remained with Ogenga Latigo because we didn’t know that there’s Nandala? Even me I’m capable,” he said. Kakwenza added that, “POA is a good leader who wants to be failed by pro-Muntu team because they were defeated and refused to work with him.” But veteran columnist and neurosurgeon based in Canana, Muniini Mulera said the reshuffle was a clear sign that FDC will choose defiance over compromise and emotion over reason any day. “I was in Uganda when Muntu lost and I wrote that his loss would set FDC on a clearer path. I am surprised the reshuffle took this long. It was expected sooner or later,” he wrote in an email to Matooke

Republic. Kiiza not ready to talk When Matooke Republic reached to Hon Winnie Kiiza for a response on the several remarks made by the party president Amuriat, she declined to comment saying the party president had his reasons and it is well within his mandate to make his chenges.

“I respect the party president and I will not say much about some of the comments he has been making. My job has been fruitful andI thank Gen Muntu for the opportunity to serve,” she said in a telephone interview. Kiiza however spoke highly of her replacement as a woman of character, doesn’t step on people’s toes and a friend of peace. Muntu sends jibe at POA Gen Mugisha Muntu who is on an upcountry consultative program was said he “lost and conceded defeat” and doesn’t not see how he is undermining Amuriat. “I did my part and the party rewarded me. Oboi should be allowed to do his part as well and he will also be rewarded accordingly,” Muntu noted. . “From the start, I said our consultations were about whether or not there’s space in FDC for diverse opinions since the party had chosen defiance platform. I have since campaigned and worked for the party.”

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Politics I Parliament

Why political comedians are on the rise

BY MOSES ABEKA

gandans political scene is one big theatre with politicians cracking up the masses! Ordinary people employ humour to make friends. Extra ordinary people employ humour to win hearts and affection but extraordinary politicians use comedy as a ladder to achieve their dreams. Thanks to Ugandans’ love for banter and loose talk, comedians in politics are taking their place and showing the rest of the country that you don’t need to be a ‘suit and tie serious Gerald Karuhanga’ type to be taken seriously, beginning with fellow politicians. These politicians enjoy high rotation on popular humour laced parodies and news bytes like NTV’s Point Blank. At the beginning, the program mainly featured drunkards but soon they discovered a gold mine in politics! Our comedians don’t stand any chance against these guys anymore. Here are the top politicians that have benefited from their comic nature. Mohammed Ssegirinya If he’s not posting in the Mamatendo Foundation Face-

book group, he’s probably trying to come up with a stunt. As we speak, Ssegirinya is abroad pursuing higher studies, most likely a scholarship program. See?

While you laugh or struggle with tuition, this guy is utilising his opportunities and could soon make a shock move. He is a man of several stunts including ‘praying in a bush ‘ for Museveni to step down. During the Togikwatako campaign, he outdid himself. Despite not being one of those roughed up by security forces that broke into Parliament, Ssegirinya was one of the ‘hospitalised’. Yes, he got injured at least by the photos he posted online.’ You must remember him running for dear life when a police pickup found him vending the red ribbons around Parliamentary avenue on the day of fellow MPs were waylaid. Mubarak Munyagwa Commonly known as ‘Mugati gwa Butter’, Mubarak Munyagwa is yet another comedian in his own right. Despite being compared to Kato Lubwama, another politician who features on this list, Munyagwa is lately a man of high ambitions. He has risen from being the Mayor of Kawempe to MP of the constituency. Last year, he announced his bid for FDC presidency but was laughed off before he later withdrew in favour of eventual winner, Patrick Amuriat. As you read this, Patrick Amuriat has appointed Munyagwa as chairman of COSASE, a committee that holds government parastatals and

authorities accountable. Boy oh boy! After his appointment, Munyagwa has been speaking in Italics! Surely, journos interested on poli-comedy will have no worries of content once he steps into office. Kato Lubwama

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“Despite not being one of those roughed up by security forces that broke into Parliament, Ssegirinya was one of the ‘hospitalised.” Rubaga South MP Kato Lubwama trounced yet another comedian in politics, Ken Lukyamuzi. After joining the August House, Lubwama could not hide his excitement. He couldn’t help it! Upon confessing that his voters had sent him to ‘eat every coin he comes across’, Lubwama went ahead and exhibited a high level of greed. Soon, some youths couldn’t help and watch as they wallow in poverty. They took him to court accusing him of not having required academic documents to be in parliament. Well, the case was yet another

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Politics I Parliament

always finds a way to address the country even when it’s clear that he is labouring to get a point, just one. However, unlike the rest that feature on this list, he was appointed and trying to play his role in a position that has no crystal clear jurisdiction. For his hybrid English, the Luweero man has risen to fame and from the look of things, he is not planning on bowing out soon. Ibrahim Abiriga (RIP) With all due respect to those who have gone before us, I won’t write about Abiriga. May his soul rest in peace.

comedy showcase and as you know, this is Uganda! Lubwama was sighted in the United States of America banging on shorts on a week day having a good time with fellow MPs. Ken Lukyamuzi ‘the man’ Lukyamuzi popularised a rare kind of slang, ‘ Ludicha’ in his hey days. However, he seemed to forget that the world was watching. Its painful his fellow comedian Kato Lubwama took him for a joke and booted him from Parliament through the ballot! He should probably levy some money from Amalula Family for the numerous skits they of him hiding in a garden of yams when Kayihura’s police unleashed their teargas on him back in the day. ‘The Man’ is now lying low like an envelope.

Al-Hajji Abdul Nadduli Minister without portfolio, Abdul Nadduli deserves an honourable mention in this. A lover of the press, Nadduli

News

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Social Mix

Fun Time I What’s happening

BEBE COOL ART

GOLDEN HE CONCERT

In 1986...: President M7 addressing the crowd. Dancing away: You never know a loaded Age Limit MP might pick interest.

Big Size: Bebe Cool owning the night.

Big Size Bebe Cool proved once again, why he is a force in Uganda’s entertainment industry. He is the first musician to bring President Museveni to his concert. But as you know Jennifer Musisi, she doesn’t joke. When it clocked midnight, it was lights out. And Ssabalwanyi has just started addressing the revellers. When power retired, the party resumed till around 2 am in the morning. And Bebe turned up the heat. It was indeed a night to remember, even for Zuena.

Capt. Mike: Bebe Cool had the ‘crowd of crowds’. .

We did it: When you make your love proud. VIPs: How to enjoy your money.

Zuena: She came out to slay.

Yee: Gagamel fans having a blast.

Muganda-Mzungu?: European Union almost had a delegate at the concet.

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Events I Party Time

On the Scene

The Swangz Avenue All Star Tour is on! After successful shows in Masaka and Mbale, the record label in partenership with Bell Jamz took the party to Arua at Heritage Courts. Top artistes Winnie Nwagi, Micheal Ross, Gravity, Fik Fameica, among others thrilled the revellers.

Gravity: Performing.

The crowd: Full support

Packed: Nwagi spills the goodies.

SWANGZ STAR TOUR ARUA

Heights: Revellers excited by camera.

Arua slay queens: They came out to represent.

Fik: The Freshbwoy was there.

Drenched in joy: A fan drowning in booze

Micheal Who?: Ross reminding the fans.

Team Swangz: Overseeing happiness in Arua

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Gossip

Who I What I Where

Give Fik Fameica a break – Bebe Cool U gandans also! Someone gives you good music, you begin dissing them. Fameika has been a victim of his own fame when fans attacked him on social media for appearing at different concerts in the same jacket. The ‘Kutama’ singer defended himself saying the jacket cost him Shs1million and it can’t just be in the house lying idly. Now, Uganda’s showbiz master, Bebe Cool will not sit and watch Fik – the man he considers – Uganda’s hottest item on the music scene. In his defense, Bebe says “Wama welile ka balafu Fik. Uganda got your back.” Bebe added that, “When you are hard working and you respect people, what you deserve is love and support.”

Zari to be Miss Uganda 2018 judge T

alent Africa and Kezzi Entertainment unveiled Zari ‘The Boss Lady’ as one of the celebrity judges for the Miss Uganda 2018 beauty pageant taking place this Friday, August 10 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. One contestant will walk away with a crown and several juicy prizes are up for grabs while a number of others will win titles too. The transformational program seeks to raise young women with a heart of service but also women who are aware of themselves as beauty icons and positive role models. The gorgeous Boss Lady will, as a patron for the Miss Uganda Foundation, be at the forefront of seeking partnerships and funding for the charitable activities.

Tamale Mirundi releases book about Bryan White T

hough most of the public always jokes about his books, former presidential adviser, political critic and motor mouth analyst, Tamale Mirundi, seems to long-lasting with his authoring career and guess what this time he is set to release a book about city socialite Bryan White. According to Tamale, the book is titled ‘Bryan White and a story of a Malicious Footballer’ and it will highlight why ‘mafias’ have continued to fight him. He also reveals other tycoons who are being fought including SK Mbuga. However, Tamale is yet to confirm where the books will be found but our sources indicate that his books are always sold along Kampala Road with a female street vendor or you contact him directly since he says he cannot put his books in popular book shops because ‘mafia’ buy them off immediately which hinders their circulation.

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Who I What I Where

Gossip

Princess Komuntale lists Feffe Bussi to hold qualities of her ideal man shows in Europe T F

ooro Princess Ruth Komuntale has hinted something that any eligible bachelor out there ought to consider. Well, after the nasty breakup and separation with Christopher Thomas, the princess has indeed taken her time away from the limelight. Also, she has not in a rush to make official any relationship with another man. Yes, like they say, once bitten, twice shy! Using her Instagram

account, she posted what she considers as qualities of her ideal man. Among the qualities, she wants a God-fearing man who understands the importance of financial responsibility and one she would learn and grow with! This could definitely mean she could be seeing someone who is scoring these points or falling short of them. Whatever, the case, love is a bad cough. It cannot be hidden. Watch this space.

Weasel teams up with King Saha

fter evoking memories of Mowzey Radio in ‘Biri biri’, King Saha who started out being compared to Mowzey Radio is surely crafting something that could take fans on an emotional whirlwind. Weasel sent out the message to fans to fans via social media. “Back in the kitchen cooking with ma broda king Saha/Nessim Pan on this one”, he posted on Facebook. The two will be releasing a song dubbed ‘Mpa love’. To bring you up to speed, Weasel and Saha are long time friends thanks to their association to Leone Island. Therefore, this could be that union that is backed by time-tested chemistry.

ast-rising rapper Feffe Bussi is reaping the benefits of the risk he took after a scathing attack he made in the track ‘Who is who’. Since the release of the diss song, his career has gone heaps and bounds. Latest from his camp indicates that the freestyle king has been contracted by Afro Connect and Ceasar Balaam Events to hold shows in Europe come November! The rapper has a secured a deal that will see him perform in German cities; Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt. He will crossover to the Scandinavian and perform in Netherland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway! All the best Feffe!

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Showbiz

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Music I Going Out

Mr Andile Ramaphosa, son of South African President Cyril and his bride Bridget Birungu, the daughter of Ugandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi in Kampala at their traditional wedding on August 4, 2018. The guest list also included political bigwigs such as Ugandan Central Bank governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebire, Chief Justice Bart Katurebe, former Minister Jim Muhwezi and several high profile businessmen, including Gordon Wavamuno

Served: Omuramba excites Ramaphosa.

The couple: They match outfits only when its official. Remember that sslayers.

AMAMA MBABAZI

A R I G N I H U K E C NIE

Presidential affair: Nations united by power of love.

Teehee!: The eye you give when you see bae.

VVIPs: If your sponsor was not in this tent, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still struggling.

Humble: How you walk in when your former bosses are in the house. .

Big Shots: Host, his successor and Sudhir Ruparelia.

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Music I Going Out

Showbiz

Irene Ntale x Mr. Eazi TALKING MUSIC WITH TREVOR TAREMWA

POST ME I

was quite hesitant listening to “post me” initially because often time a Ugandan does a collaboration with a west African, it is usually rushed and usually a waste of the listener’s time and space. After the first listen, I got to realise that there is an overwhelming musical potential Ntale seems to have unchained this year. “Post me” is one of those songs that helps one realise this potential. On this song, she teams up with Ghanaian sensation, Mr. Eazi to craft an aesthetic laid back sing- along tune. With a consistent afro pop tempo, blended finely with a signature touch of the acoustics. The songstress does not disappoint as her cheesy “girl next door” personality gets the best of her. Her husky voice smoothly complements Mr. Eazi’s easy going vocals. A deep sense of musical maturity is realised as Ntale works this song. She is not afraid of getting playful with her husky voice as she hits some pretty high end vocals. She goes on to spontaneously play with both Luganda and English lyricism as she asks her lover to post her on Instagram. On this song, Ntale musically reincarnates as a fine blend between Simi and Tiwa. The song is a sweet, easy - going opium. The kind you need to enjoy while catching a golden sunset off a patio. With a cup of coffee in hand. Splendid effort Ntale.

KAMPALA RESTAURANT WEEK TO END THIS SATURDAY

ampala’s largest restaurant showcase, the Kampala Restaurant Week will be coming to an end this Saturday, August 11. For food lovers the week has been an exciting experience, a 10-day fun event where they got an opportunity to experience new dishes with family and friends at affordable prices. Organised by Pearl Guide and Tusker Lite, the fun event which features offers at Uganda’s premium restaurants will be ending its fourth edition in style with an award ceremony on August 13. TheKampala Restaurant Weekwhich started August 1 will be awarding the best performing restaurants in categories including;Outstanding Service award, Innovation award better known as the ‘Dish of the week’ award, Top Casual Dining and Top Signature Dining award. Participating restaurants will be mainly judged by members of the public and a body of judges who will then unveil the exceptional performers.

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Fashion

Trends I Slaying I Killing It

TREND ALERT! Nana Kagga Actress

VINTAGE SHIRTS

CELEB STYLE

his is possibly the most entertaining quarter of the year. With a fully hyped party calendar, it is the best time to get your party style on. And the vintage style shirts will come in handy. These retro style printed pieces are the perfect way to wear your denims, and chinos, and still manage to have a stylish look. You can choose between a long or short sleeved piece. Then wear this with a pair of denim, either in a light, dark or washed out texture. To complete the look, you can add a pair of converse sneakers, loafers or sandals, if you are looking at something more relaxed. These shirts come in different prints, so you can have something with a very elaborate print or zero down to the calmer and minimal print.

street style

ow would you describe your style? I would describe my style as actually none. I tend to wear pieces that express my individuality.

What is the one fashion item you cannot live without? The one fashion item that I cannot live without are my large hoop earrings. What is your worst buy ever? My worst buy ever was a neon green dress. With my skin tone, I looked like a traffic light. What styling trick works for you all the time? The styling trick that works for me all the time is a pair of well made heels. Any item we would not find in your wardrobe? You would never find a leopard print body con dress in my wardrobe. I am not brave enough and I do not have the figure for it.

@mperize Thigh splits are timeless, and a perfect way to show off some skin.

@256doll Dungarees are always a great (and stylish) denim option.

@natalietewa A little mellow to help us get through this tough week!

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Study I Chillax I Live It

NTV'S FARIDAH REACTS TO KYAMBOGO

UNIVERSITY DISSING VIDEO

owever much the rise of fake descriptions about Kyambogo University in the recent months is undeniable, its impact now is a different story as many people have reacted with bitterness to the video that made rounds over the weekend of two girls dissing Kyambogo Univesity guys. A closer analysis shows that this was the most widely circulated video seen by a bigger fraction of Ugandans which called for responses from personalities including NTV’s Faridah Nakazibwe. While this has become common especially with girls today, Faridah noted that most girls blessed with beauty confuse it with the rare gift of wisdom urging that it is always easier to predict what happens to them after. Explaining that a lot of beauty queens love guys with no plans and direction; where they even end up

Campus Buzz

OUR CRUSH

giving in their nunus for money, she urged that the equaliser of destinies called time has a way of catching up with them. “This explains the disaster we see all the time of beauty queens having unfulfilling marriages or struggling with single life. When a decent guy honestly wants to make a wife out of such girls, they do not respond with courtesy and say Praise God ‘I found the perfect man.. No! To them, any man that approaches them and is not living a fast life is a fool to them so they end up demoted to the recycled section of the abandoned.” Faridah noted. A lot more reactions came in from people saying this video was shared to signal support from other Universities as some of the news consumers actually believed the content of the story. Campus bee

MUK FRESHERS OPT FOR VIDEO GAMES AS OTHERS ATTEND ORIENTATION

group of Makerere fresh students were this morning spotted playing video games at the Mitchell Hall Bazaar while their colleagues were attending the general orientation ceremony held at the Freedom Square. Video gaming, being one of the popular activities loved at the annual Mitchellex Bazaar, it is no news for freshers to play video games but this time they opted for gaming as they were also expected to grace their orientation. Apparently, these dudes started video gaming as early as 9 am before some offices at Uganda’s biggest university were open. Speaking of the Bazaar, fresh girls and dudes were spotted doing some shopping as they prepare for their first year and stay at Makerere University. Campus bee

Matooke Republic’s crush this week is Marion Birungi of MUBS

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Body & Soul

August 9 - 15, 2018

Living I Relating

HEALTH Health benefits of drinking black tea BY IVAN JUUKO

f you are a black tea lover, you have a lot to brag about over milk lovers. First, tea is the second most popular beverage in the world after water, thanks to its various beneficial components. Black tea has been found to contain more caffeine than other teas, and while green tea may grab the headlines when it comes to health benefits, black tea is not far off. Black tea offers a variety of health benefits because it contains antioxidants and compounds that help reduce inflammation in the body. Here are some:

YOU CAN REVIVE DYING SEX DRIVE

Helps contain high blood pressure

A cup of black tea coupled with other positive lifestyle habits such as eating a low-salt diet, keeping to a healthy weight, and getting enough physical exercise can help manage your blood pressure. Thanks to the flavonoids in black tea, regularly taking three cups of black tea a day for six months significantly decreases the risk of different kind of blood pressure, according to study.

Fights cavities

Yes, your cup of tea can help keep your teeth healthy too! Research shows that components in tea can inhibit cavity-causing bacteria. They also overpower the activity of the enzyme amylase which breaks down food starches into low molecular weight sugars and plays an important role in the development of dental cavities. Tea also contains fluoride which helps to keep tooth enamel strong.

Promotes weight loss

If you are trying to lose weight, black tea could be your secret ally. One study found that it changed the composition of bacteria present in the intestines, increasing the percentage of beneficial bacteria associated with reducing obesity. So while it is still important to pay attention to diet and exercise regularly to lose those extra pounds, black tea can provide an extra boost to your weight loss plans.

Improves focus

When you find your mind wandering and you are struggling to concentrate on your work, try a cup of black tea. Research indicates that drinking black tea may help increase alertness and accuracy. Two compounds present in tea; theanine and caffeine, are responsible for these beneficial effects. The synergistic relationship between the two in tea can help enhance performance and boost concentration, stopping your mind from wandering or being distracted.

BY IVAN JUUKO

any women and even men always experience a loss of libido just a few months into a relationship. This sex drive loss is commonly associated to biological, social factors and psychological factors like stress. So how do you boost your sex drive, if stress alone, is killing it? Well, here are some of the moves that you could try.

Spice it up. As we may all know, repeating

the same styles all the time is a real killer to sexual drive. Avoid being monotonous in your bedroom affairs. For instance, if you are a woman, you can try taking control in bed every once in a while. Surprise him with lacy underwear and some erotic makeup. And for the man, kill the ‘same old’ pattern too. It is also good to let sex come unpremeditated. Do not plan that Friday or Saturday is the D-Day, you will kill the sex drive. Break the cycle and spice up your relationship.

Have a scent. In a sexual context, when a man or a woman wears a certain kind

of perfume all the time, their partner tends to associate that perfume scent to their partner. The human brain associates certain inputs to certain activities just like the auto-correct works on your phone. Some men and women have also confirmed that they tend to get sexually active when they smell their partner’s perfume. Sticking to a particular perfume allows time for your partner to associate a unique scent with your presence,

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Do not plan that Friday or Saturday is the D-Day, you will kill the sex drive. Break the cycle and spice up your relationship...

and hopefully next time they smell that perfume probably at the supermarket on their way home, they might come running straight into the act.

Develop a game. Have your own game as

a couple, you should have a unique game you two play in that you even are able to psychically communicate and understand jokes by just looking at each other, even when everybody else in the room seems to be confused about them. This game boosts your sex drive as you can play it in the bedroom to delay the action and keep things exciting. It also erotically charges the mind for the anticipated act. Plus, remember communication is key in the relationship since almost every relationship problem can be solved through communication. Always talk to your partner and find out what turns them on. The worst heartbreaks are always related to lack of communication. Men are usually very reluctant to hear from their women where they are doing it wrong. Discussing your sex life openly will make either party more attracted to the other and up sexual anticipation on either side.

Why short women are better off with tall men According to a study: Short women are happier when they marry tall men.

The long story short: Sorry short guys, but apparently short women are better off with tall guys, but, you should probably take this study with a grain of salt.

A seriously tall order

A study on how differences in height attract is making the rounds, and if it is to be believed then the world’s tallest man and shortest women should probably exchange digits. Essentially, researchers surveyed 8,000 Indonesian men and women and found a correlation between a husband’s height and a wife’s happiness. In other words,

short women are happier when married to tall men. What could be the cause of this? Taller guys tend to have more money and women dig dudes with fat wallets, apparently. So, should you throw up your hands and give up if you are short? Of course not. There is also the whole correlation doesn’t equal causation thing to consider, and there are plenty examples of positive short guy - tall gal relationships. Also, this study would stand in contrast to another—albeit questionable study—that found women prefer short dudes and dad bods.

Guess this confirms… That women will generally look out for the man that has more; money, looks, and now, height too?

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Katwesige’s journey from rural teacher to diplomat at African Union

The history at Kahaara Primary school was cut short in 1996, when I left the village for Kampala, in Nansana, Wakiso district to stay with my Uncle, the Late Ndyanabo Geoffrey Makaro). What was your dream? While in Nansana COU, I could hear my peers talking about the USA, London and to fit in the group I would introduce myself as one coming from “Half London” little did they realise what I meant. At this point I started seeing helicopters and aeroplanes flying across the school and started wishing of the day I will ever fly in one. I wanted to become an engineer because my best friend’s father was an engineer and used to fly to the USA to visit relatives, so my friend would always update me whenever the dad went abroad. Did you study engineering? No. Things didn’t work out as planned. When

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“Could hear my peers talking about the USA, London and to fit in the group I would introduce myself as one coming from “Half London” .”

ho is Katwesige Peter Amooti? I am Munyoro, Born of 1988, In Masindi district, to Mr. Christopher Mugisa Makoro and Mrs Christine Nyakake Mugisa. I am the second last born five siblings. Is that where you grew up? I grew up in two areas; Kahaara Village, Bigando Parish, Mirya Subcounty, Buruli County, in

Masindi district. My village was called and is still called “Half London”. I started schooling in from Kahaara Primary school which is a government aided school in the village and it was a few meters away from home. On my first day to school, Mum packed for me sweet potatoes with ground nuts mixed with greens, as soon as I moved towards the school; I sat beside the road, opened the dish and ate everything, and then started playing in the road.

I left Nansana, I joined Mengo Primary school for my Primary 5 and 6 respectively from where I went to Kitara Primary school (Masindi) for my Primary 7. I passed with 11 points and joined Masindi Academy, during that time, it was among the top schools in Bunyoro region, after Kabalega Senior Secondary School. I was a bright student. In fact, while in my vacation, I sought to teach in a nearby secondary school and the head teacher appointed me to be the class teacher for S.4 class.

At that time, I taught them Geography, Commerce and History and sometimes Mathematics. I joined UCU for my undergraduate studies and did a Bachelor’s in Public Administration and Management and graduated with a first-class., and in the class of 160 students I were among the two who managed to get a first class. The Head of Department, Dr. Mesarch Katusiimeh, one of my best mentors told me to apply to teach at the University. I was recruited as a part-time teaching assistant 2011, a position that I held till 2013 when I finished my first master’s degree. I was promoted to the level of part-time lecturer. How then did you end up in Europe and all over the place? In 2015, I wrote a paper on Governance of Urban transport and it won me a scholarship with the Belgian Vlirous program. I spent a year in Belgium, studying an advanced Master of Science in Development Evaluation and Management, which I obtained a degree in 2016. I started rigorous applications to multinational companies and United Nations agencies. The dream to work as a diplomat kept on although the response never came through. Did you ever see envision yourself at the African Union? It was never in my dream to work for the AU, it even never crossed my mind, and neither did I have an idea that AU exists. Then how did you even get there? Having the right qualifications at the right time made it or makes it easy to penetrate any merit opportunity at my disposal. Social media is such a strong power the youth in Africa have especially if used in the right way. I got this job through a group on WhatsApp. When I checked it out, application deadline was at 5pm that day. I had to forego breakfast, lunch to complete the hectic application process. I learnt that everything comes out of patience and sacrifice. Now that you’re way up there, what can we expect from you? I look forward to joining philanthropic activities in my capacity. I look forward to using my experience and background to meet and interact with the youth across borders, but more specific in Uganda. The youth need to hear from the fellow youth; they need to see how patience, sacrifice and endurance can make things work. Now that you’re at the African Union, where next are you going next? The sky is not the limit, am willing to serve in any capacity where Jehovah directs me.

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Stanbic posts half-year profit of Shs96b BY STAFF WRITER

S Government threatens to cap interest rates “While we understand that you need to take charge of the risk you endure, we continue to be concerned about the interest rates you charge. As the Central Bank continues to lower the prime lending rate [CRB], we do not see the response of the commercial banks... ” Mr David Bahati, the Finance state minister for Planning

tanbic Bank Uganda posted a strong halfyear performance yet again after the bank reported Profits After Tax of Shs96.1 billion. Patrick Mweheire, Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer said the bank’s solid results over the past six months were underpinned by the strength of its diversified business strategy. In a period where customer deposits grew by an impressive 16.2% to Shs3.75 trillion up from Shs3.22 trillion, total assets also grew by 7.4% to Shs5.1 trillion up from the previous year of Shs4.8 trillion. Speaking during the release of the bank’s interim results Sam Mwogeza Stanbic’s Chief Financial Officer said, “Total revenue grew by 2% to Shs321 billion shillings year on year. On the credit side our customers responded well to the latest reduction in our Prime Lending Rate (now at 17%) by borrowing Shs263 billion shillings over the period.” Stanbic CEO Mr. Mweheire further remarked, “We are optimistic the economy will continue to grow due to expansionary policies of the Central Bank and improved private sector activity.” He said the bank has consistently matched its prime lending rate with the Central Bank rate and will continue to support their customers by introducing new products and services that make a difference. He added: “Stanbic established an SME incubator that takes SMEs through capacity building. We think it makes business sense to lengthen the life of the SMEs so they can contribute more to the growth of our economy long term. We have partnered with other institutions and subject matter experts who lead the trainings and we will have graduated 200 SMEs by end of year.”

With a loan portfolio of Shs2.3 trillion and off-balance sheet trading portfolio of Shs1.7 trillion, Stanbic is a key enabler in driving growth in

the agriculture, manufacturing, construction and trade sectors of Uganda’s economy, Mr. Mweheire said.

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Pause: The trader from Dubai -What is your business model?

here is a hilarious story I was told by a friend of mine from Dubai which I want to share with you. In the days when Dubai was just a simple trading post, there were two brothers. The older of the brothers had been a very strict incorruptible customs official all his life. The younger brother was a free-wheeling and sometimes corrupt businessman trader who wandered around the Middle East buying and selling contraband. It so turned out that one day the older brother was assigned to manage a border post, and low and behold he saw his brother arriving with 20 camels, each loaded to the hilt with merchandise. “My crook!” the older brother told his officials. “I will show him no mercy if you catch him with contraband. I want you to search those camels and confiscate anything being smuggled.”

For hours the brother’s camel train was searched and they surprisingly found that everything was perfectly in order! The brother was allowed to go through. The following month, the brother returned and went through the same ordeal as the officials tried to catch him for smuggling. It went on for years, with the younger brother always able to show proof that he had not smuggled anything. Meanwhile he just got richer and richer. The older brother was promoted in his own job, and eventually retired from the civil service with total honor. His brother got richer and more powerful, and eventually their relationship improved somewhat. It came time for the elder brother to die, and he called his younger brother to his death bed. “Let me die in peace, my brother. I need to know the truth from you. I know you are an unrepentant scoundrel, though you are my brother. I’m now retired and there is no harm I can do to you. Just tell me the truth...” “What were you smuggling?” “Camels,” the brother replied.

Lesson: The lesson for the entrepreneur is not to emulate the scoundrel brother (!) but rather to learn to understand the business someone is engaged in, and how that business makes money. Now and again, I have urged entrepreneurs to try and understand how certain business models work. If I ask you how do businesses like WhatsApp, Twitter and Google actually make money, most people would glibly say “advertising.” And as I have said before, that answer is insufficient to earn you a “pass,” and more importantly, you would not be able to start a business using such models, because you simply don’t know enough. The consumer-minded says, “I really don’t care, as long as it’s as cheap as possible, and works well.” Meanwhile these huge businesses like Google -- which is worth much more than the economy of Nigeria -- just get bigger and bigger! We need entrepreneurs who can really study business models and understand how they make their money, to the extent that if

they were asked to replicate them, it could be done successfully. Believe it or not, there are also a lot of entrepreneurs who make money in a business they don’t really understand. That, too, is possible! (But rarely sustainable!) There are also a lot of very honest civil servants just like the older brother. Unfortunately, some of them have the same mindset... They really don’t appreciate or sometimes even understand the businesses they are trying to make policy on. Sometimes you can’t help them because they are completely convinced in their own minds that they know everything they need to know. Other times, I am sure they appreciate when you can point them in the direction of good credible information. As I have written here before, technology is changing our world very fast... The global economy is increasingly being dominated by companies with a scale and capacity that has no historical equivalent. They trade in goods and services whose complexity and business models are ever more complicated.

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BIZ ON A BUDGET

Ephraim Bahati turned his art talent into a graphics design business He tried teaching for a year but it didn’t work for him, but blessed with natural talent for art he turned to graphics design and started a firm with only Shs1.5m, writes Paul Jjemba

phraim Bahati Bwayo hails from Busia but after finishing his Textile and Fabric decoration course at in 2013, he decided to stay put in Kitintale where he got a job as an Art subject teacher in one secondary school after being recommended by one of his former university lecturers. From then on, even when going through a life of job transitions, he still chose to keep around town. “I was glad I was going to teach a subject which doesn’t require a lot of speaking since I wasn’t a good speaker and another thing, Art was something I was confident about because it is naturally in blood,” 28-year-old Bahati told Matooke Republic. In order to raise enough money to open up his dream venture, Bahati needed to save part of his salary which he got while working as a teacher for one year. “I had always desired to work for myself because at least I was convinced of my creativity on paper so I wanted to put it to reality one time. I quit teaching in just one year after realising the kind of job was not sufficing for my basic needs,” he said. After he had quit teaching, Bahati devoted himself to freelance jobs, such as face painting for children’s events. He used part of his savings from his teaching salary to go from school to school and ask to design badges, sign posts as well as

Five to compete for YAA business prize BY RACHEAL AJWANG

making sportswear for them. “I didn’t at any time despise my humble beginnings. For the first two weeks in the field I realised I did not make genuine profits but this was as a result of a lack of proper planning. I encouraged myself to always lay out a transparent strategy before I accepted any gig from schools and even from financial clubs,” Bahati explained. Six years down the road, Bahati had

raised about Shs2m of which he used Shs1. 5m to buy a computer, some designing screens, and to pay rent of three months and that is how Paps Graphix along the Kamuli Kireka road came into existence. Despite challenges of increasing prices for design materials, as well as contracts from his clients taking long to fall in at times, the 28-year-old says he has even created a Facebook page for his venture to see to it that more clients come through.

ive young entrepreneurs will be going head to head for the 2018 Young Achievers Awards prize in the Business category after the Awards nominees were unveiled at Kampala Serena Hotel last week. The five nominees include Ronald Hakiza, founder of bus-booking app, UgaBus, Samson Wambuzi, co-founder of Yiya Engineering Solutions, Emmy Omongin who founded campus news website Campus Bee, as well as Muhammed Sekatawa of Responsible Suppliers Uganda Limited and Natalie Bitature, who is the co-founder of Musana, which makes solar-powered equipment. More than 300 applications were submitted from all over the country for the Johnnie Walker-sponsored awards, with only five nominees for each of the nine categories making it to the finale, due August 18 when an awards ceremony will be held. Apart from the Business category, this year’s edition of YAA will be rewarding outstanding personalities in the categories of; Social Entrepreneurship, Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and Innovation, Outstanding Sports Personality, Media and Journalism, Farming and Agro-Processing, Music, Fashion, Film & Photography, Young Achiever of Year, Young Hero/Heroine of the Year as well as the Lifetime Achievement award.

jobs Organisation: ESKOM Uganda Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Seven years’ experience Deadline: August 20 2018 Email: recruitment@eskom.co.ug

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering with Six years’ experience Deadline: August 27 2018 For more info; www.aikanhr.com/careers/ CNOOC

Head of Finance

Control Manager

Maintenance Manager

Organisation: Agri Evolve Uganda Ltd Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: August 15 2018 Email: hr@agrievolve.com

Construction Supervisor

Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Oil & Gas Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management or related fields with Six years’ experience Deadline: August 16 2018 For more info; www.aikanhr.com/careers/ CNOOC

Pre-Commissioning Supervisor

Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited

Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields with Six years’ experience Deadline: August 15 2018 For more info; www.aikanhr.com/careers/ CNOOC

Deputy Project Manager

Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields with Six years’ experience Deadline: August 19 2018 For more info; www.aikanhr.com/careers/ CNOOC

Project Coordination Supervisor

Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields with Six years’ experience Deadline: August 16 2018 For more info; www.aikanhr.com/careers/ CNOOC

Executive Director

Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics or related fields with Ten years’ experience Deadline: August 16 2018 Email: chairman@ubos.org

Grants Management Coordinator

Organisation: Straight Talk Foundation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: August 19 2018 Email: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com

Finance, Grants & Compliance Specialist

Organisation: Straight Talk Foundation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields with Five

years’ experience Deadline: August 16 2018 Email: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com

Project Officer

Organisation: Straight Talk Foundation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Adult & Community Education or related fields with Two years’ experience Deadline: August 15 2018 Email: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com

Human Resource

Organisation: Agri Evolve Uganda Ltd Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: August 26 2018 Email: hr@agrievolve.com

Engineering Manager

Organisation: ESKOM Uganda Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical with Seven years’ experience Deadline: August 23 2018 Email: recruitment@eskom.co.ug

18 MATOOKE REPUBLIC / Thursday, August 9-15, 2018

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Premier League: Why has it become so hard The English Premier League returns this weekend, and champions Manchester City will be seeking to do what no other champion has managed in 10 seasons; retain their crown.

anchester City smashed record after record in winning the Premier League title last season. But will they be able to retain it? When the English top flight returns tomorrow, Pep Guardiola’s side will attempt to do what no team has managed since 2009 and record back-to-back title triumphs. Prior to 2009 the Premier League was defended on seven occasions but in the subsequent nine seasons no team has successfully achieved the feat. In that time Bayern Munich won

the Bundesliga six times in a row, Barcelona claimed back-to-back Spanish titles on two occasions, Juventus won Serie A for seven straight seasons and Paris St-Germain lifted the French title four consecutive times between 2012 and 2016. So why is it different in the Premier League? BBC Sport has identified some key areas which might be holding teams back. Money talks - rivals outspend reigning champions The Premier League’s £5.14bn TV deal gives clubs unrivalled spending power compared with most of their European counterparts. After failing to win the title, the leading teams tend to strengthen in the following summer to improve their chances in the next campaign. In the nine seasons since the last successful title defence, by Manchester United in 2009, the defending champions have been outspent in the summer transfer window seven times by the team that went on to win the title. The only exceptions were United in 2010/11 and Leicester in 2015/16, when the clubs spent just £21.87m and £34.38m respectively before winning the Premier League. Roger Mukasa representing Uganda

Thursday, August 9-15, 2018 / MATOOKE REPUBLIC

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