Matooke Republic November 22-28, 2018

Thursday, Thursday, November 22-28, 2018

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REPUBLIC www.matookerepublic.com FRESHLY PEELED INFO

BUSINESS Sudhir named East Africa’s best businessman...P.7

LIFESTYLE Johnnie Walker now personal... P.6

I fund Museveni arrested Development Channel boss claims GOSSIP I made Zari famous Rasta Rob... P.8

FASHION

SHOWBIZ

Cold Shoulder is the new trend...P.12

Lukoma’s kwanjula that never was..P.8

INTERVIEW Everything about DJs Slick Stuart, Roja...P.3

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Seven Days

Social Media I Trending I Vibe

NEWS DIGEST Oulanyah says he’s tired of presiding over loan requests Andrew Mugisha Buying himself political capital Now that he knows 2021 is near.

Kibalama Jonathan So far we have reached loans worth 43trillions....simply meaning each person in Uganda be it a baby is demanded one million shs.

Opoka Richard On every turn where does the money disappear?

Jnr Remish Rem Those loans are for your boss to bribe u guys to pass bills the keep him around... Are you too tired of working with a failing state Sserunkuma Pontian Great point Faizol Bin Abdul Haha debts are too much en l wonder whether this country will develop Paul Kyesswa Saloongo N then,u guys stop fooling us like u care for de poor man down in the village,just tell ur boss M7 to go,he has served enough,he is the problem.

Mike Kaliisa Jacob you’ve just woken up seriously!!!!!!!!!!

Joseph Barasa He’s so smart eyeing at speakership next term if Kadaga isn’t working hard,her seat is taken Mugume Amooti Kalyegira Why do you approve those loans? Don’t you have the spain to say no?

Godfrey Marorane Nsenga If at all they were used properly ! Uganda was sold longtime ago !!

Cyrus Suge He is calling for a crucifixion frm NRM nation eaters Cax Edcar Hihihihi where is the OTT going uhmm

KCCA launches traffic control center Kampala Capital City Authority has launched a pilot traffic control center that will help control traffic jam in the city. According to the KCCA Executive Director, Jennifer Musisi Musisi, 40 cameras have been so far installed and connected on the fibre network in addition to the installed Police cameras.

In this the traffic control centre will be capable to remote strategic control, monitor and correct faults at the signals. The operators inside the control centre will also monitor the radio communication of the field activities for the traffic wardens, ambulance, enforcement staff and security personnel.

Comic politician Ssegirinya wants Shs1.4b from officer who punched him Following his arrest on Sunday, as he protested over KCCA’s negligence on setting up good drainage channels in Kawempe Division, comic politician Muhammad Ssegirinya has threatened to sue OC of Mulago Police Station, a one ASP Wakisaada.

Through his lawyers of Muwada and Company Advocates, Ssegirinya was unlawfully punched by Wakisaada while in the police cells. Ssegirinya has asked the government to pay him Shs1.4 billion for the physical and psychological torture and trauma inflicted on him by its officers.

Gov’t to start issuing e-Passports With a goal of phasing out current passports, government has released a road map of issuing e-passports as agreed by all EAC member countries. However, this will come at an increased cost; Shs500,000 for a diplomatic passport and Shs250,000 for an ordinary passport.

January 15, 2021 is the set deadline date for returning all the current passports. “The e-Passport will facilitate travel within the region and will also be equipped with adequate Security features that can help handle matters connected with transnational crime like identity fraud,” said Government Spokesperson Ofwono Opondo

Just forfor laughs Just laughs

M-wilsn Wilson Another joker here! Ugandans are smarter than you guys think.

You pass these requests and now you want us to believe that you are not part of the establishment.

Bongomin Latinacholi professional liar/fraudster, after “complaining” they go ahead and approve the loans Mimini Joel And what has he done as the deputy speaker of Parliament to stop more borrowing

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Kanyomozi District@PatriqKanyomozi After qualifying for the Total 2019 AFCON @OfficialFUFA President @MosesMagogo says the next target is qualifying for the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup iamKris@kristkrest @Brilafm889 OG, we’d have a solid bench come the 2019 AFCON. I mean Chukwueze seems a good enough dazzler. There’s Kelechi Nwakali on the fringes, we’ve got Onyekuru, Semi Ajayi, Mikel Agu, Isaac Success, Moses Simon Ola Aina, Iheanacho. Our problem is finding a strong 1st eleven Ssuubi Fm@ssuubifama Social Media can be a pain.....on Monday night President Museveni met and congratulated the Cranes team for qualifying for the 2019 AFCON in Cameroon, after beating Cape Verde by a goal to nothing.

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One-on-One I Music

Interview

Why Slick Stuart and Roja ditched engineering, IT for deejaying The Deejay duo will be holding their fifth annual Mixtape party on Friday, November 23 at Golf Course Hotel. Moses Abeka had a chat with the two about their career and everything in between.

How is the situation now?

Roja: They are not blaming us now…Before they were blaming but we came out and we set the standards; good music, good production, good videos, and we stood for that. Of course, you can’t lag behind when Bebe Cool or Fik Fameica song is dope. They have to follow the trend.

Don’t you think deejays are now posing a threat to artistes by also producing songs yet they are the ones in-charge of playing them?

Roja: No, we are not competing. We work together as a team.

This goes to Stuart. They say you are the ladies’ favourite. Why is that?

Stuart:Laughs! The guy who did the advert meant the ladies favourite; Slick Stuart and Roger. It’s the two of us. It’s because my name came first but I don’t want to deny that the ladies appreciate our work and we love them back. It’s a give back to appreciate them.

What is that thing about deejays that the ladies love so much?

Stuart: It’s the music we play and I would like to say also the relationship we keep with them. They will start to love who you are, what you do then how you relate with them.

Roja: You can’t have a party without the ladies.

They set the pace for the guys to follow.

What should people expect at Mixtape party?

Roja: This year is gonna be off the hook. Crazy!

We have had sleepless nights. We have done our research and we have come up with a lot of us that will excite people. People go for parties but there is always that ‘wow’ moment when they are like, ‘How did they do that?’

That is what you should expect!

Stuart: Expect a high energy performance!

Who would you take as your top deejays in Africa at the moment?

Stuart: Without discriminating or despising, there have been so many deejays in Africa doing awesome things. Deejay Crim, Mfalme, even in Uganda; Selector Jay, Dj Shiru, Naselow etc. The guys are growing their brands. It’s exactly what we are doing - to set a trend for the next generation.

When did you decide to merge forces and form a deejaying duo?

Roja: We did not just decide. It was out of friendship. Before we became a duo, we were friends, then after we decided to do a mixtape together. It was a nice one and got great reception. We decided to hold a mixtape party at Venom and the turn up was good and people always expected us together.

When was that?

Roja: That was 5 years ago in 2014.

How has it been for you working together for all these years?

Stuart: I would like to say there are always challenges but as grownups, you find relative platforms to overcome all that against all the rest. It’s been smooth, business is well and the brand is going places.

or it’s just a fad?

Stuart: Yes, I should promise you depending on the response of the recent one which is ‘Very Wello’, it looks like the crowd is urging to give us more attention and the people are supporting more. We all have to grow the culture.

We have seen a growing trend of deejays doing music! Is that going to be case for the years ahead

Talking about your consistency over the years,

how have you pulled it off?

Stuart: I would like to thank you for appreciating us. We are professionals. Then the hard work comes along and the Almighty keeps us going.

There was a time when Ugandan artistes blamed deejays for not playing enough Ugandan content?

What would be your advice to the young deejays out there?

Stuart: Young deejays need to love the game.

They need to master the art, work hard, do a lot of research, be disciplined then the books are important you don’t have to drop out. We are graduates. We didn’t drop out of school then God above all…

What courses did you guys pursue?

Roja: I am an engineer but music has always been my passion. I had a book of lyrics and I always looked for that opportunity.

Slick Stuart: I’m an IT technician.

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Exclusive

News I Business

I fund President Museveni, claims arrested Development Channel boss, Charles Lambert After abruptly closing Development Channel’s operations and selling off the company’s office properties in Kitintale and Bukoto, Charles Lambert, the company’s chairman talked to Matooke Republic’s Alex Taremwa about his next move and why the company failed.

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erhaps one of the most controversial schemes of the modern times, Development Channel’s model of selling computer tablets and smart phones at astronomical prices has been questioned by both the government and private sector.

As a result, the company sold off all their assets and allegedly acquired land in Kiruhura district to construct a phone, tablet and computer manufacturing company.

In addition, all the company’s staff who Lambert says were over 3,000 have been laid off after over three months of no pay.

According to the police, Lambert has

accumulated over Shs500m in arrears owed to not only Development Channel staff but also to the customers who bought the tablets in hope of a monthly dividend of $100 (Shs374,645), service providers such as drivers who owe the company over Shs200m and brand ambassadors.

Why the company closed When he first arrived in Uganda, Lambert says that he went to the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and outlined his Uganda Poverty Alleviation Plan (UPAP) in which he was to sell computer tablets and give customers lifetime returns.

“When the thing became extremely popular, people called from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and told

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“We are building there a factory that is going to look exactly like the Google Campus in California. It is going to be live, work and play.

It will manufacture phones, computer tablets, computers, anything I.T.” us we not offer people returns. I told them that we had already sold tablets and pleaded with them to find a way to

harmonize the issues but they insisted that I shut down the program,” Lambert said.

He added that he pleaded for a grace period in order to allow his agents countrywide and was given until March 10. But no sooner had he, left the meeting that Jinja Road Police served him a criminal summon for fraud.

“I said tell them I am not gonna come. I told them to come and get me from my house and get me and to expect some causalities. They didn’t come. When my wife went there, our company was cleared of any fraud. In fact, the officers said they didn’t understand CMA’s beef against us,” he narrated.

After the police and the Criminal Intelligence Division failed to stop Development Channel, Lambert alleged that CMA then went to the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) and froze the company’s account. This was the beginning of the fall.

“They knew this would hurt us the most because this how we paid our salaries to the youths. When the people didn’t get salary for three

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Business I News

Prado cars and other allowances were not paid. Some have even threatened to suit Lambert and Development Channel for over Shs50m.

But according to Lambert, this is just a question of ungratefulness since to the best of his knowledge, the influencers were paid their money, drunk his whiskey at the house parties adding that some did a shoddy job.

“Ugandans are not stupid. They won’t buy a phone because Mathew Nabwiso took a picture. Nabwiso used to collect salary as a staff and salary as an ambassador; he even brought Eleanor (Nabwiso’s wife) on board but when the money stopped flowing, attitudes changed.

This is the reason I don’t want to work with Ugandans again,” Lambert explained.

months, things fell apart,” he noted.

Closure of offices and sale of assets After the account was frozen, Lambert resolved to close the company’s offices in Kampala and sell off the properties too. All equipment at Itiri House in Kitintale and the call centre office in Bukoto have been liquidated in order to finance the multi-billion phones and computer factory he is setting up in Kiruhura district.

He however remained tight-lipped on how many tablets he had sold and how many youths benefited from the programme but intimated that Ugandan youths are lazy and ignorant adding that he will not be employing them in the near future.

Imaginary Kiruhura phone factory Despite the fact that he has been selling Chinese made tablets and phones, Lambert is bent on countering the Chinese products in Uganda. To achieve this, he has acquired land in Kiruhura district to build a factory that will manufacture the mobile devices in Uganda.

Lambert who has that he has outsourced the factory’s construction to a Canadian firm is confident that this will be the most sophisticated factory in Uganda.

“We are building there a factory that is going to look exactly like the Google Campus in California. It is going to be live, work and play. It will manufacture phones, computer tablets, computers, anything I.T” he added.

The factory which has been named Museveni Park is first of Lambert’s news plan create a dependent Africa.

The other is a car factory in Jinja for which he is allegedly acquiring land for.

Alleged relationship Museveni Across the Development Channel offices, huge pictures of President Yoweri Museveni are what welcome you.

When asked if Museveni was one of his funders, Lambert said that Museveni does not have the fund to finance him. Instead, he said that it is him who funds President Museveni.

“I can never take the role of leadership in Africa without being a servant leader. I had to play an apprentice to a servant leader and in the whole of Africa, I chose one man to play that role – President Yoweri Museveni. I came to serve one man.

On the funding, Lambert said “Fund me? With what money? I fund him. I will fund him even more especially during the presidential elections, “Lambert bragged.

Rift with Brand Ambassadors During its heydays, Development Channel hired over eight Uganda celebrities to work as brand ambassadors for his No Drop Out tablet computers.

However, when the company was hit by what he calls an “attack” from CMA that froze their account, the ambassadors who were promised a monthly pay, SUV

Exclusive

Arrests When we asked Lambert about the reason he was arrested on August 23 by Kira Road police, he snapped and called off the interview saying that we were malicious. No sooner had we left Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi than he was arrested yet again.

He is currently been detained at Jinja Road Police after police got intelligence that he was planning to illegally flee the country. He has since been charged with fraud, obtaining money under false pretence and running a Ponzi scheme according to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigire.

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Thursday, November 22-28, 2018

Social Mix

Fun Time I What’s happening

JOHNNIE WALKER NOW PERSONAL

Chill: Onyango branded JW.

Yes: Fred Mwebya with his bottle.

The deal: Edgar Birungi, Head of Spirits UBL.

The world’s number one blended Scotch whisky in the world, Johnnie Walker, is offering a chance to spread love by making it possible to customise the brand of your choice and gifting it. Starting this week consumers will have the opportunity to personalise from any of Johnnie Walker’s wide range of blends like Red Label, Black Label, Double Black, Gold Label Reserve and Blue Label, with one’s own photo or that of a loved one from Shoprite Lugogo, Uganda Wines and Spirits and online courtesy of Jumia.

Sealed: Hannington Bugingo poses with his bottle.

Pretty: The ushers had great smiles.

TUSKER MALT LAGER GOLF SERIES The Tusker Malt Golf Series kicked off in October at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante before heading to Tooro Club three weeks later. Organisers have made an effort to tap into the corporate world by engaging compannies.

MTN employees were the first to bask in the Tusker Malt Golf challenge that took place at Nyonyi Gardens, Kololo. Employees displayed their golf skills on a portable golf putting green as winners walked away Tusker Malt gift humpers. The Series head to Mabarara on Saturday with rounds in Entebbe, Jinja and Kigo on the way.

Peace yo: Feeling a cold Tusker with eyes open.

Just confident: With Tusker bottle.

Hard luck: Lady trying her shot.

Dope: This is what we call Tusker swag.

Deejay: Behind the desk.

Cathy: Addressing the crowd.

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Events I Party Time

On the Scene

SUDHRI WINS TOP EAST AFRICA BUSINESS ACCOLADE He is the richest man in the country but Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has revealed that when he started out, his dream was to just have a good home and private education for his children.

These were words of encouragement that you can build a big business brick by brick to guests who witnessed as he received the East African Business Leader Award of 2018.

The award is given by East Africa Book of Records and the event took place at Kabira Country Club. “Have a strong foundation. You build on the foundation. No need to aim too high where you can’t reach. Aim where you can reach and then aim for the next level, then next level and eventually the sky is the limit,” he told guests.

Cheers: Rajiv Ruperalia and guests toast to success.

Chill: Friends having a great time.

Couple goals: Sudhir Ruparelia’s daughter Sheena and her husband Jay Sakaria.

The top: This is the real meaning of ‘table of men’.

Joy: Patrick Bitature sharing light moment.

Beauty: Wealth and beauty make great companions.

You see..: When I get rich, I will...blah..blah.

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Gossip

Who I What I Where

Chozen Becky hires David I made Zari Lutalo’s manager after split Famous Rasta Rob MC with Victor Kamenyo

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he could be a celebrity now but if you saw Zari in Jinja in the mid 90s, you wouldn’t think much of her. But as a legend in the game, celebrated MC of his days, Rasta Rob saw Zari’s potential and brought her to the city.

Basically, Rasta Rob says he personally kick started her hustle that has seen her become one of the most followed Ugandan socialites who ran her own reality television show – The Boss Lady, met more popular music stars like Diamond Platinumz to whom she was partly married.

Like Kanye West and Taylor Swift, the former DJ says he made Zari famous. Rasta Rob even bragged about being the man who took the boss lady’s virginity adding that if it wasn’t for him, Zari would be a local slay queen lousing around the Nile with no hope of ever being a Tourism Ambassador.

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robably one of the biggest music revelations this year, Chozen Becky of the ‘Bankuza’ fame is now calling the shots.

There were rumours that the singer split ways with manager and rapper Victor Kamenyo who had guided her career path to her newly found fame and fortune.

With the several bookings under her belt thanks to the ‘Bankuza’ song, a popular theme song at weddings and introduction ceremonies, the singer came with higher demands.

We have it on good authority that she has since crossed the road to David Lutalo’s camp. She is currently under the wings of Rogers Kijjambu.

Kenzo doesn’t know how old he is

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ou have issues with Maths? Well, you’re not alone. Big Talent heavyweight Eddy Kenzo has also admitted that he doesn’t know his real age.

The Stamina singer had earlier said that he was born on April 9, 1989 which would make him 29 years but after careful thought, Kenzo has revisited this date.

With classic rags to riches story, Kenzo left his hometown in Masaka to the city after losing his mother. He estimates that he could have been about 4 to 5 years but is not sure since there is no clear written record to that effect.

The singer says that his elder brother later joined him as his hustle intensified and they are currently living together in Makindye but his little sister is yet to show face.

Going by his ever reducing head and protruding bald, the singer could be a fossil in a young man’s skin. Who knows?

Chameleone, Papa Cidy reunite, release song

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he Leone Island Empire is getting back together ahead of Dr Jose Chameleone’s Legendary Saba Saba concert at Cricket Oval, Lugogo on December 7.

News reaching out desk is that Chameleone’s estranged singing partner, Papa Cidy, the lad behind the soothing vocals in Tolina Kisa, Joselina, Daniella, is back to the island and the chemistry has been instant.

As a matter of fact, the duo have released a song titled Tonsuna that seals Cidy’s comeback to the radio waves and hopefully a much more permanent stay on the music scene.

Chameleone who recently bragged about being the only musician that has brought more local talents on the scene said that, “It is always great working as a team to keep our music loving fans Happy and fixed on the floor.”

Hellen Lukoma’s ‘Kukyala’ a video shoot

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inger and actress Hellen Lukoma pulled off a huge publicity stunt. Riding high on our emotions about Flavia Tumusiime-Andrew Kabuura secretive introduction, the actress proved that she is indeed a great actor! Well, we now have it on good authority that it was a video shoot, not a ‘kukyala’.

Titled my ‘My Baby’, Hellen Lukoma was allegedly on a video shoot for the new song targeting the marriage and introduction events market.

“Yes, it’s true they are dating but those photos are not from any marriage ceremony but a video set”, the source stated.

To fuel our suspicion, while we could have expected an emotion-drenched post, Hellen Lukoma posted the glossy photos from the alleged ‘Kukyala’ with the caption; “Movie coming soon in cinemas. Blessed are those with eyes and can see”.

Well, the amazing decor and lights in the background all provided that aesthetic appeal for professional video quality.

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Music I Going Out

Fresh

Rugby circles cry as Museveni hands $1m handshake to Cranes T

he Uganda Cranes beat Cape Verde 1-0 on Saturday at Namboole with KCCA striker Patrick Kaddu delivering the blow.

The feat ensured Uganda qualifies for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for the second time on the spin.

The Cranes drew plaudits from all over and as usual, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni never leaves such moments to by pass him, he blessed the side with $1m, something that left other sports grumbling especially the rugby circle.

The Rugby Sevens Cranes have won the Africa Cup twice in the last three years onto of playing at the World Cup in July. Those are achievements their soccer counterparts dream of but their coffers are as empty as

possible. Players’ welfare has gone to the dogs with a long list of challenges. One wonders when Rugby can get on the State House guest list.

Personalize your Johnnie Walker this festive season The festive season is about showing love and giving back. That is what makes this period of the year special. And Johnnie Walker wants to make it even more special.

The world’s number one blended Scotch whisky in the world, Johnnie Walker, is offering a chance to spread love by making it possible to customize the brand of your choice and gifting it.

Starting this week, consumers will have the opportunity to personalize from any of Johnnie Walker’s wide range of blends like Red Label, Black Label, Double Black, Gold Label Reserve and Blue Label, with one’s own photo or that of a loved one from Shoprite Lugogo, Uganda Wines and Spirits and online courtesy of Jumia.

All one has to do is download the Johnnie Walker Label Studio application from Google Play and place their text and select their photo, send to print and the label will be printed at the selected store.

TUSKER MALT QUIZ NIGHTS

Bright: This is the joy of winning.

For months now, Club goers around Kampala have been experiencing a new wave of fun when they hit their favourite hangout spots thanks to the ongoing Tusker Malt quiz nights that have taken center stage in most city hangouts.

The nights have been going on in bars such Bay Lounge, Lugogo Bypass, The Gardens in Najjera, Peacock (Luganda) on Tuesday’s, Valhalla on Lumumba Avenue, Moto Moto Gaba on Wednesdays, Trends Lounge Bugolobi and Arena 1 sports bar in kisementi on Thursdays, Dons Club Kampala Road and the Cloud Lounge capital shoppers Ntinda on Friday and last but not least Monalisa Club in Kabusu doing the Luganda every Sunday.

Last week was not any different as revellers at Club Dons and Cloud at capital shoppers were treated to a fun night full of tricky questions, music and a lot of Cold beers as they danced the night away welcoming in the weekend.

Tight: Eager for results of the day.

Yes!: Nothing tastes like victory.

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Body & Soul

Living I Relating

THE REASON POSTS HE WON'T LIKE YOUR

SCI-FACT

Women feel happy when their husband or partner is upset Thought so! Women can feel happy when they see their husband or partner is upset, new research has suggested.

Plus… The survey also found that when men realised their wife was angry, the women reported being happier, although the men were not.

The long story

relate Unlocking the matters of the heart

BY IRENE M. NAMARAH

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once asked a guy (let’s call him Gary), we had been chatting inbox for a while, why he had never liked or commented on any of my posts.

His answer was, “You and I differ in so many ideologies.” It is true. We differed. However, it was because of that difference that I responded to Gary’s inbox message. I am a junkie for ideologies different from mine. Every time I come across a post that goes in the other direction, my adrenaline kicks high and I give in to the temptation of challenging it. I have learnt a lot of things on social media. Rubbished some of my own ideologies in favor of new ones.

So when Gary said he didn’t indulge my posts because of a difference in ideologies, I was taken aback, not least because I did indulge him on his

posts, in spite of the differences. And it was fun. So what was he doing in my inbox? You don’t respect my ideologies enough to challenge them yet you show up in my inbox? What gives?

I spent weeks trying to decipher why anyone would want to chat with a person whose ideologies they don’t fancy. By fancy I mean, either you agree with them or they cause your adrenaline to boil. That boil where you accept the temptation of challenging them. Anyway, I finally cracked down on Gary’s mystery number. Call it the Boy Code Decipher.

A man will penetrate the bars you have set on all social media streets by simply trying to appear more intelligent than you. He won’t like or comment on your posts, because they don’t interest him enough. Instead, he will run to your inbox.

Of course he will have figured out that you are an interesting person. Interesting enough to lay. But not interesting to challenge.

HEALTH Four ways to prevent teeth stains

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hey are everywhere: stain-causers. Coloured beverages, foods, medication and environmental factors can all turn your teeth from pearly white to dishwater gray or yellow. As far as foods go, coffee, soda, red wine and dark berries are infamous for staining teeth.

That doesn’t mean you have to completely avoid them, but you should limit the amount of time these substances are in contact with your teeth, as well as try these precautions:

both of which can cause tooth discolouration.

Snack on lots of apples

Eating fresh apples can help keep your teeth bright. The malic acid in apples helps dissolve stains and clean teeth. If the damage is already done and stains are present, professional bleaching with custom-made trays or light-accelerated teeth whitening can tackle most yellow stains.

Add calcium to the mix Limit sugar in your diet

If you want whiter teeth, cut back on your sugar intake. A diet high in sugar supports the growth of the type of bacteria that causes plaque and gingivitis. If you must consume a sugary food, brush your teeth soon after you eat.

Drink through a straw

If possible, drink beverages known to stain teeth out of a straw to prevent direct contact with your teeth. Using a straw means sending the liquid straight to the back of the mouth, allowing less time for it to touch your teeth and potentially stain them. Additionally, avoid smoking and chewing tobacco,

Some tooth discoloration is caused by enamel eroding away and exposing the dentin underneath, which is yellow in color. Therefore, anything you do to strengthen the enamel of your teeth will help keep your teeth pearly white. Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, cheese and broccoli, may help protect your teeth from enamel erosion.

Adapted from the internet

A study has found that wives or girlfriends were pleased when their partner showed emotion because they believed it demonstrated a healthy relationship. The survey, carried out

by Harvard Medical School, also found that when men realised their wife was angry, the women reported being happier, although the men were not.

It revealed women most likely enjoyed spotting when their partner was dissatisfied because it showed his strong “engagement” or “investment” in their time together. Dr Shiri Cohen, the study’s lead author, said: “It could be that for women, seeing that their male partner is upset reflects some degree of the man’s investment and emotional engagement in the relationship, even during difficult times.

“This is consistent with what is known about the dissatisfaction women often experience when their male partner becomes emotionally withdrawn and disengaged in response to conflict.”

The study, published by the American Psychological Association, recruited a diverse range of 156 heterosexual couples.

More than 100 of the younger, urban, couples were in a committed but not necessarily a married relationship.

Other couples who varied in the way they resolved conflict and controlled emotions were also chosen, while the

remaining participants were older, middle-class and married.

During the study, each participant was asked to describe an incident with their partner over the previous two months that had been frustrating, disappointing or upsetting. The researchers recorded the participant making a brief statement summarising the incident and then brought the couple together to play each other’s admission.

They were told to come to a better understanding of what had happened, with approximately 10 minutes to discuss the incident while they were filmed. The video recording was then shown back to them while they rated their negative and positive reactions using an electronic device.

Later, six, 30-second clips of the most emotive discussions were then shown to the participants, who completed questionnaires about their feelings on watching the recordings. Overall satisfaction with the relationship was also measured, and whether those surveyed considered their partner’s efforts to be empathetic.

The study concluded: “Overall, the findings from this study suggest that men may be more satisfied in their relationships when they can accurately read their partners’ positive emotions, while women’s relationship satisfaction may uniquely benefit when they can accurately read their partners’ negative emotions.

“Women’s satisfaction was more strongly related to the perception that their partners were trying to understand their negative emotions than to men’s actual accuracy in reading those emotions.”

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Study I Chillax I Live It

MEDIA CHALLENGE

OUR CRUSH

EXPO EXCITES VARSITIES

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he Inter-University 2018 Media Challenge Expo a competition where journalism students come together to compete in the different fields such as news anchoring, live reporting, radio features, photography among others This year’s challenge took place from November 16-18 under the theme: ‘From burdens to benefits; reframing refugee stories.’

Each university was required to produce six news reporters and two news anchors with the aim to prepare student to be plausible for their future practice in journalism.

Among the showcasing universities were Makerere University, Uganda Christian University (UCU), St. Lawrence University among others.

The Awards gala for the competition slated for November at Mackin-

non Suites where only 25 students will be selected to join the fellowship

programme organized by the Media Challenge Initiative for a free six months hands-on training.

In a race against time journalism students from each university compete against each other in a live newsroom experience to produce a news bulletin sourced from the expo events and receive feedback from judges in real time.

The Media Challenge Expo will bridge the gap between the journalism students and the job market and help empower a generation of skilled, ethical and analytical journalists who will use their media platforms to transform their society.

It is the second large-scale festival bringing together the Ugandan media fraternity with university journalism students.

Students, employers and media industry leaders will engage in discussions on innovations in the Ugandan media, exhibitions and competitions of students’ work, interviews, networking and career guidance with recruiters, and a live news reporting competition with skills-based training as the prize.

Campus Bee

MUK Rape Victim MISSING

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former Makerere University student who reported a rape case against her lecturer back in 2016 has reportedly disappeared after failing to appear in court, for a session that happened on Tuesday November 20th.

Prof Christopher Bakuneta’s trial has yet again flopped as his accuser and only witness Vanesha Ntegesa couldn’t be presented in court by the state.

In a statement submitted by the accuser, Bakuneta a lecturer at the college of Natural Science allegedly engaged in forceful sexual intercourse with his student, Vanesha Ntegesa who was renting and living in his garage without her consent.

The prosecution led by Catherine Akello ruled that the case should be adjourned on grounds that the complainant and key witness is still missing. The case was adjourned until December 4, 2018 when it will be heard again.

Akello added that Ntegesa, who is no longer at Makerere University cannot be found as her phone number remains switched off. The guidelines which were agreed upon at the time when the session started, gave the state only one adjournment after which the case will be dismissed.

“We are still looking for the witness. We don’t know where she went to. Let’s hope we find her by the time we return,” Akello said.

Apparently, there is a letter which was wrote by the victim in April 2016, asking the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to drop the charges of rape against the professor explaining that she had already forgiven him as requested by the lecturer’s family.

Campus Buzz

This however cannot be confirmed as the prosecution team looked surprised, saying they were never briefed about the letter.

Campus Bee

Matooke Republic’s crush this week is Sharlote Kirabo of UCU

12 MATOOKE REPUBLIC/ Thursday, November 22-28, 2018

Fashion

Trends I Slaying I Killing It

BigTril Rapper

TREND ALERT! THE COLD SHOULDER

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here has been a lot of style evolution going on, with the shoulder detailing lately. From the off the shoulder, to the puffed shoulder detail, there is a lot of style options when it comes to this part of your clothing.

Today’s recommendation is the cold shoulder. Featuring cut out detailing, right at your shoulders, this trend is a great styling option for your casual clothing.

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ow would you describe your style?

My style is fresh, hip and flashy with a sophisticated touch.

What is the one fashion item you cannot live without?

The one item I can’t do without is bling. I love my chains, rings, watch and bracelets. It comes with the flashy style I got.

What is your worst buy ever?

It this pair of Balenciaga sneakers, the ones with the white sole. I bought them and I’ve never worn them.

Actually, I don’t like them now.

You can wear this on your tops, or dresses, depending on what look you are going for. You can wear this with your denims, or chinos, but do ensure that you keep the look as clean as possible. That way, your cold shoulder detail is getting all the attention.

What styling trick works for you all the time?

I put a jacket on any outfit and its works. It’s my style hack.

Any item we would not find in your wardrobe?

You can never find a kilt in my wardrobe.

The way my legs are set up that’s a no no.

street style

@sharonwisdom86 Thank God for paper bag pants in 2018!

CELEB STYLE

@iammonique_ unique Nothing says demure style like a great pair of boots.

@ladybchacha Colour blocking is still and will continue to be a great styling option.

Thursday, November 22-28, 2018 /MATOOKE REPUBLIC 13

Money I Trade I Executives

FOREX RATES Currency Buying Selling USD 3,773 3,783 GBP 4,965 4,978 EUR 4,361 4,372 KSH 37.38 37.48 TSH 1.65 1.65

Business

Bwayo’s love for art led him into manufacturing paint

briefing

Government collects Shs103b mobile money tax in first three months “We did not meet our targets because in the first quarter, there was a change of policy, especially from taxing all transactions [depositing, sending and withdrawing] to only withdrawing...”

Ian Rumanyika, the URA communication and public affairs manager

BY PAUL JJEMBA

Biz on a budget

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aking money out of artistic endeavours has always been Ephraim Bwayo’s thing. The 2013 Textile and Fabric Decoration graduate of Kyambogo University started out as an Art teacher in one of the schools in Kitintale back in 2013.

One year in teaching was enough for him to spot another opportunity for a breakthrough and he found that through graphic design, setting up a venture named ‘Paps Graphix’. It is here that he specialised in making designs, badges and logos on shirts and on sign posts. His venture quickly blossomed, so much so that its value grew to the tune of over Shs10m in a period of just one and a half years.

However, this was not enough for Ephraim.

Hungry for more, the budding entrepreneur was inspired to start manufacturing paint by one of his friends who was working in one of the renown paint companies in town.

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I got to learn that paint is more than just a colour. The easiest description of it is a liquid material that dries to a beautiful finish.

“The mere fact that I had expanded my firm’s assignments from just designing logos, posters and embroidery to even designing banners for

artistes, cultural events, church banners, I truly needed ink (paint) to make my work stand out so I was positive to the idea of learning how to make paint,” Ephraim told Matooke Republic.

The 28-year old entrepreneur added that two weeks were enough for him to grasp the whole process and although some ingredients and equipment were expensive to attain, the Shs5m he had on his account was a good amount to get him started in mid-2017, buying a few mixers and other simple tools.

“I got to learn that paint is more than just a colour. The easiest description of it is a liquid material that dries to a beautiful finish. Yes, many people have no clue about how paint is made and maybe even the process used to generate it yet it is a simple one anyone can try out,” He said.

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Strive Masiyiwa

This is how we start: Are you Wired ForOpportunity?

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ost people would not be able to recognize an opportunity even if it bit them on the nose!” (A famous statement from one of my aunts). As an entrepreneur, I’m confronted with so many opportunities that I am often just overwhelmed.

It’s like a wave that just keeps rolling in!

A few years ago (one Saturday morning), my wife asked me to go shopping with her near our home in London. (Yes, it happens to me, too; I’m a husband and a dad!) Like most husbands, I got bored after a while and stopped to have a coffee whilst she continued.

After drinking my coffee, I realized I was not carrying cash for the coffee. It was such a small amount.

“Why don’t you just swipe your card?” the shop assistant said.

“It’s called Tap and Pay. It’s for small amounts.”

“Tap and Pay. Swipe.” New terms to me!

I did it, then pulled out my smartphone and took a picture of the device in the shop.

I then sent an email to the CEO of Cassava.

“Take look at this,” I wrote. “This could be a very interesting concept for our mobile money platform. It’s called ‘swipe and pay’.”

“Swipe”!

“We can swipe using a mobile phone.”

“Let’s see if we can develop our own hybrid model around this concept. Instead of people swiping with a card, as they do in London, let’s change the software to use a mobile phone.”

The marketing guys decided to promote it

as “EcoCash Swipe.” It would take months.

Lots of iterations. Lots of mistakes, too, including a customer rejection of an earlier model.

It became a huge business for EcoCash and Cassava!

I’m not the only person in our organization who does this. All day we have emails flying up and down with this type of discussion. The more we get, the better it is!

It is not true that “opportunity only knocks once”!

It is all around you, and the door is wide open! So why don’t we all see these opportunities? The reason is simple: You are not looking for them.

You have to be #WiredForOpportunity!

#Everyday! 24/7!

Keep your (entrepreneurial) eyes open.

The businesses that you see all around you, all started somewhere, and probably just like this.

As a young entrepreneur, I loved reading autobiographies by entrepreneurs on how they got started. And whenever I met an entrepreneur, I just soaked in how they moved from idea to start-up.

Why?

It gave me inspiration and it sustained me when things would get tough.

I tell you these little snippets for the same reason: Be encouraged today because you are on your way to building a really good business.

Today is not the day to quit!

To be continued. . .

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Business

Work I Innovation I Enterprise

Bwayo’s love

for art leads to him manufacturing paint

jobs Public Relations Officer

Organisation: The European Union Emergency Trust Fund Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism with five years’ experience Deadline: November 30 2018 Email: hr@futureoptionsug.com

Principal

Organisation: Bbira Vocational Training Institute Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields with five years’ experience Deadline: November 30 2018 Address: P.O.Box 6551, Kampala

Medical Doctor

From page 13 HOW TO MAKE PAINT According to Ephraim, making paint calls for about four main ingredients, that is resin, additives, pigment and a solvent of which every ingredient mentioned above plays a significant role in generating quality paint.

The resin helps to bind all the pigments together, and it also allows the product adhere to the surface it is painted to. The additives make the paint glide on the wall (surface) with a brush, without which the drying time of paint would not be as fast as is required to be which would result into something known as “sag resistance”.

Solvents help bind pigments and resin together. Water based paints are

those in which plain water is used as the solvent. Finally the pigments are both prime and extender solutions used to give the paint colour.

After manufacturing, Ephraim explained he has taken an initiative of finding market by contacting a number of interior designers, doing door to door promotions and in return he has secured market.

“The prices for my paint differ according to the ingredients used.

For example, the cheapest goes for Shs35,000 for a 20litre jerry can.

With this type, a cheaper resin polyvinyl acetate is used to bind all the pigments, so the type of ingredients used will dictate the price of the paint,” Ephraim explained.

Challenges Among the challenges of the business he pointed out, Ephraim said it is still hard to convince people that there can be better paint on the local market compared to the one produced by renown companies.

However he said that because his paint is a little cheaper, he has won a couple of contracts from different building companies and more recently through friends in the interior designer profession, painting school class rooms. He said with this recent growth, he makes about Shs1m in profit a month.

For Ephraim, the next step is to purchase standard machines, having a registered paint making company next year and having his presence felt.

Organis Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery or related fields with four years’ experience Deadline: November 27, 2018 Email: epi-rec@epicentre. msf.org

Audit Manager

Organisation: Grant Thornton Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: November 22 2018 Email: recruitmanager@ ug.gt.com

Technical Advisor

Organisation: The European Union Emergency Trust Fund Qualification: Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Rural Development or related fields with five years’ experience Deadline: November 8 2018 Email: hr@futureoptionsug.com

Advisor on Monitoring & Evaluation

The Singleton Golf Challenge winning pair of Sheila Kesime and Peace Kabasweka departed for an all-expenses paid for trip to the World Golf Tour Championships in Dubai. They were flanked by Annete Nakiyaga ( UBL’s head of whisky portfolio ), Moses Sebugwawo (Entebbe Golf Club Treasurer)

Organisation: The European Union Emergency Trust Fund Qualification: Master’s Degree in Social Science, Economics with five years’ experience Deadline: November 8 2018 Email: hr@futureoption-

sug.com

Deputy Principal

Organisation: Bbira Vocational Training Institute Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields with five years’ experience Deadline: November 28 2018 Address: P.O.Box 6551, Kampala

Administrative Officer

Organisation: The European Union Emergency Trust Fund Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields with three years’ experience Deadline:November 23 2018 Email: hr@futureoptionsug.com

Community Service Manager

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Human Rights with Three years’ experience Deadline: November 28 2018 For more info; http://www. lutheranworld.org

GBV Officer

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Psychology, Law or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: November 26 2018 For more info; http://www. lutheranworld.org

Procurement Officer

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logisticsor with Three years’ experience Deadline: November 27 For more info; http://www. lutheranworld.org

Internal Auditor Assistant

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Statistics, with one year experience Deadline: October 31 2018 For more info; http://www. lutheranworld.org

Thursday, November 22-28, 2018 /MATOOKE REPUBLIC

Opinions I News I Trivia

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Sport

BETTING TIPS Bruno Birakwate with

Saturday: November 24, 2018 ENGLAND: Premier League

A fan wearing the new Cranes jersey amidst others donned in the old jerseys

18:00

Brighton - Leicester

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18:00

Everton - Cardiff

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18:00

Man Utd - Crystal Palace

1

18:00

Watford - Liverpool

GG

18:00

West Ham - Manchester City

2

20:30

Tottenham - Chelsea

Over 2.5

FRANCE: Ligue 1

Uganda Cranes is winning but is its new kit losing?

The national team might be much loved by fans thanks to results on the pitch, but its new kit is yet to get similar

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to different parties to understand why they are yet to embrace the kit, it emerged the reasons range from pricing to accessibility to the appearance of the new jersey.

Prices ‘made for corporates’ With cheapest authentic new Cranes Mafron jersey going for Shs50,000, fans who this paper talked to suggested they had been put off by the pricing. Jonathan Sseguya who claimed to have not missed a Cranes home game since 2006, said that he can only afford a jersey that retails for Shs20,000 to Shs30,000.

“The prices of these new kits are not favouring ‘omuntu wa wansi’ (low income earners). Maybe they were made for only corporates,” Sseguya said.

Accessibility an issue Sadat Waiswa, is a fan who travelled all the way from Mubende to Namboole to witness the boys make history. According to Waiswa, he sees many hawkers in his locality selling new kits but they look fake though he would love to at

1

Caen - Monaco

2

22:00

Dijon - Bordeaux

Over 2.5

22:00

Nantes - Angers

1

22:00

Reims - Guingamp

1

GERMANY: Bundesliga 17:30

Bayern Munich - Dusseldorf

1

17:30

Mainz - Dortmund

2

20:30

Schalke - Nurnberg

1

ITALY: Serie A Udinese - AS Roma

Over 2.5

20:00

Juventus - Spal

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least buy one for keeps. “I cannot travel from Mubende to Kampala just to buy a jersey; Fufa must open an outlet in our town.”

22:30

Inter - Frosinone

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No demand for new kit For Hassan Ssekitoleko, a kit vendor at Bweyogere, from the dozens of customers he attends to a day, only a few have ever asked for the new kit. “I cannot stock something that has little demand because it doesn’t make any business sense,”Ssekitoleko stated. He also revealed his clients seem to still prefer the older national team kits.

Unappealing design?

Immediately after it was unveiled in October, the new kit got mixed reactions from the public, with fans on social media platforms such as Facebook indicating they were underwhelmed by the new design. It now appears the kit is getting similar feedback offline. One fan, Linda Kobusigye told this paper she felt the training kit was more likeable than the actual match day jersey.

Super Sunday

Super Saturday

Paris SG - Toulouse

22:00

17:00

acceptance, as William Kasoba writes. fter Fufa announced the ‘retirement’ of the historical Uganda Cranes jersey that marked the country’s return to the 2017 Afcon finals in Gabon, a new outfit made by an international kit company, Mafron was unveiled on October 10 this year. The boys gave the kit its first match day feel when Cranes played against Lesotho at Namboole Stadium. On that day almost no fan had donned the new kit and it was understandable because it had just been released like two days back.

However, last Saturday when Uganda Cranes played in a qualification decider against Cape Verde, the anticipation of seeing many fans wearing the new kit did not come to pass. On average, one out of 10 fans was donning the new kit. Recalling Fufa President Moses Magogo’s words during the unveiling that the new kit would only be available to the public at its authorised outlets, indicators show the local football governing body is yet to officially announce outlets.

When Matooke Republic reached out

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SPAIN: LaLiga 15:00

Eibar - Real Madrid

2

18:15

Valencia - Rayo Vallecano

1

22:45

Atl. Madrid - Barcelona

GG

Sunday: November 25, 2018 ENGLAND: Premier League 16:30

Bournemouth - Arsenal

GG

19:00

Wolves - Huddersfield

1

NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie 14:15

FC Emmen - Excelsior

GG

16:30

Feyenoord - Groningen

1

16:30

Willem II - Vitesse

Over 2.5

16:30

Venlo - AZ Alkmaar

Over 2.5

SPAIN: LaLiga 14:00

Ath Bilbao - Getafe

GG

18:15

Sevilla - Valladolid

1

20:30

Espanyol - Girona

GG

ITALY: Serie A 14:30

Parma - Sassuolo

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17:00

Bologna - Fiorentina

2

17:00

Empoli - Atalanta

Over 2.5

17:00

Napoli - Chievo

1

Lazio - AC Milan

GG

17:30

Mainz – Dortmund

2

15:45

Fredericia - Naestved

Over 2.5

18:00

Manchester Utd - Crystal Palace 1

16:30

U. Cluj - Balotesti

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22:00

18:00

West Ham - Manchester City

2

16:30

Bournemouth - Arsenal

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FRANCE: Ligue 1

20:30

Tottenham - Chelsea

GG

17:00

Napoli - Chievo

1

17:00

22:30

Panetolikos - AEK Athens FC

2

Montpellier - Rennes

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20:00 Monchengladbach – Hannover 1 19:00 Nice - Lille X2 20:30 PAOK - Xanthi FC 1 22:30 Braga - SC Praiense 1 23:00 Amiens - Marseille GG Warning! Betting involves high psychological and financial risk. Matooke Republic will not take any responsibility for any loss or damage as a consequence of decisions based on information, betting tips or other links provided in this publication. You are warned to act exclusively at your own discretion and risk.

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Sport MATOOKE REPUBLIC

Feature

Uganda Cranes is winning but is its new kit losing? P15

Rugby cracker as Pirates host ‘perfect’ Heathens

FNL basketball enters third week Those who graced the opening two Fridays of the Tusker Lite Friday Night Lights Basketball at Panamera Bar witnessed action-packed and entertaining games and as has now become the norm, fans and teams will every Friday be walking away with various goodies. Ten teams are taking part in the competition and the overall winner will be announced in the eighth week.

Rugby Premiership Fixtures

MTN Marathon on this weekend

Saturday, November 24 Shell Rimula Rhinos v Jinja Hippos, Legends, 2:30pm Rams v Betway Kobs, Makerere, 4:30pm Plascon Mongers v Toyota Buffaloes, Entebbe, 4:30pm Black Pirates v Hima Cement Heathens, Legends, 4:30pm Walukuba Barbarians v DusuPay Warriors, Walukuba, 4:30pm

After holding successful maiden regional races in Mbale, Gulu and last weekend in Mbarara, the main edition of the 2018 MTN Marathon is on this Sunday, November 25.

The event will start at 7am at Kololo Independence Grounds.

A number of changes have been made with the aim of always making the event bigger and better, especially in the 42km marathon. Unlike previous editions where participants in the 42km had to go through suburbs like Ndeeba, Katwe among others, this time they will only rotate around the city centre.

BY WILLIAM KASOBA

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oing into match day three of the Rugby Premiership, only two teams remain with 100% winning records; Hima Cement Heathens and Betway Kobs. And with Heathens playing the defending champions Black Pirates this Saturday at Legends, the former have an opportunity to send a strong message to the rest of the pack.

As the two title favourites will be battling for the early advantage, another giant, Betway Kobs will be plotting to build on their winning streak as they will be playing away against win-less Rams at Makerere. Kobs last weekend taught newcomers Walukuba Barbarians how it is done as it whitewashed them 88-3.

In other games, Jinja Hippos play Rhinos as both sides search for their first season win. Walukuba take on DusuPay Warriors as Plascon Mongers and Toyota Buffaloes lock horns.

BETTING TIPS: PLACE YOUR BETS... P.19 Published by Matooke Republic Media Ltd. P.O. Box 11393, Kampala Uganda. Plot 1835 Block 217, Ntinda. Tel: 0392 000124 info@matookerepublic.com.