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NEWS DIGEST Government plans to introduce boat ambulances next year Richard Bukuwa The ones on land never have fuel, are these going to use water? Solve one problem at a time! Our neighbour launched Air Rescue Ambulances for each region, here the tricycles made no impact and we continue improvising. Don J Balikuddembe Uganda records more road accidents than Marine ones why not get enough road ambulances first? Mutumba Muhammad Ali We have to knw that the most used tricks for these thieves is through procurement and compensation. WATCH THE SPACE. Said Bin Arab Arab When it doesn’t have even one vehicle ambulance but police pick up trucks Moru Summer Williams Which will work for the three months then everything about it will be forgotten Moru Summer Williams Which will work for the three months then everything about it will be forgotten Richard Okiror ORichie next year is far, accidents can’t wait please. Kasozi Arnold Haha, really? but we don’t have land ambulances and state of the art fire fighting equipment, now boats? I hope they won’t be on loan and from china. Looks like another chance for someone or some people to get their hands in the national coffers, as is the norm. Laxim Julious Another deal worth billions, can i supply you this at least I oso eat on corruption dimes Muhammad Busuulwa Please let’s start from where His highness Idi Amin Dada left us ,am talking about the huge boat he left behind

Government to introduce boat ambulances The Ministry of Health is set to introduce boat ambulances next year as it was included amongst the major priorities in the next financial year 2019/2020 budget. Dr John Nambohe, the ministry’s commissioner of Emergency Medical Services, said there are huge gaps in emergency response on water bodies whenever disasters hit, which leads to many preventable deaths, citing the recent boat cruise accident that claimed more than 30 lives. Health Minister denies scarcity of condoms, urges youth to abstain

Parliament to honour Quiin Abenakyo in special sitting

Following a revelation from local health coordinators that there will be a scarcity of condoms as Ugandans approach the festive season, MPs led by Mbale Municipality’s Wamai Wamanga tasked the State Minister of Health for General Duties, Sarah Achieng Opendi to explain whether the country has enough condoms in stock. According to Opendi, the ministry has adequate supplies of condoms but they are holding them for one reason; to teach the youth abstinence.

Parliament is set to honour Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo for her historic performance at the Miss World Finals in Sanya, China last week. Abenakyo made Uganda proud with the first ever top three finish earning her the Continental Miss World Crown for Africa – the first for a Ugandan beauty queen. According to the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, Abenakyo deserves to be honoured by the House for her heroics in representing the country and for achieving such remarkable success at just 22-years.

EC releases Shs900billion roadmap for 2021 elections The Electoral Commission will need Shs900 billion Shillings to organize the 2021 general elections. The budget was announced by the Electoral Commission Secretary Sam Rwakoojo during the launch of the commission’s strategic plan and roadmap for 2020/21 elections at Hotel Africana. Rwakoojo said that the figure is driven by the increase in the number of administrative units, the need for continuous improvement of the electoral process, comprehensive voter education that the commission plans to undertake, the plan to implement the 2016 presidential election Supreme Court recommendations and inflation.

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Thursday, December 13 - 19, MATOOKE REPUBLIC

Conspiracy I Crime

BY ALEX TAREMWA

he Rally Ace Charles Muhangi died last week in mysterious circumstances and was laid to rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his ancestral home in Bushenyi district. However, before his death, Muhangi had been locked in a legal battle with city tycoons, Drake Lubega and ‘Hajji Mansour Matovu specifically over several plots that house Qualicell Bus Terminal – the place he had renamed to ‘Bazanyanengo’ (they are playing with a Leopard) before passing on. Although much is known about the legal battle and the controversies that surround the land in question, little has been said about how the mess that led to the controversy started. Matooke Republic has unearthed proof that shows how Muhangi’s lawyer, Geoffrey Nangumya of Geoffrey Nangumya and Co Advocates led a conspiracy against his boss to sell Qualicell to Drake without his consent. How it started In 1999, Kampala City Council – the precursor to the current Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) issued an advert in the press that Qualicell Bus Park was up for sale to someone who would develop it into a modern facility. At the time, the Uganda Bus Operators Association (UBOA) – in which Muhangi was a senior member, given that he owned several buses under the Horizon brand was in charge of the park. “Because UBOA and a big and disorganized group, when we saw the advert in the paper, I talked to some of the members and we curved an independent club that would procure and develop Qualicell. We called the club UBOA Investment Limited,” the late Muhangi said on a radio talk show in Kampala. Muhangi had 65% shares in the eight member investment club while the other seven shared the remaining 35% amongst themselves. They started the bidding process in 2000 and were issued a tender to start developing the park in 2002. At the development phase, Muhangi said that the club needed to pool money together but none of the other shareholders had money to invest. They unanimously resolved to sell their remaining shares to him giving him 100% control of UBOA Investment Limited. The process went on from 2004 to late 2005 when Muhangi finally resolved to develop the park as an individual given that both his transport business and KCC tender depended on it. Lawyer Nangumya comes in One of the eight members of UBOA Limited was Lawyer Nangumya who, according to Muhangi also worked for him for 12 years. It was this lawyer who went behind Muhangi’s back, reconvened the original members of UBOA Limited and resold the Qualicell land to city tycoon Drake Lubega. “He called a secret meeting which I didn’t know, invited the old members of UBOA Investments and Lubega and they sold my land. “I had already bought 12 tractors and a stone quarry in Katayi from Zion Constructions ready to start construction of the park and the war started. They made a letter of consent in Court that UBOA Limited had run out of money and failed to develop the park and that the

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Nangumya betrayed me, sold my land to Lubega the late Charles Muhangi

the late charles muhangi

Nangumya who had worked for Muhangi’s Horizon for 12 years called a secret meeting with Drake Lubega and former members of UBOA Limited and illegally sold Qualicell with Muhangi’s consent sparking a legal battle that has lasted 14 years.

company had unanimously agreed to sell to Lubega,” the late Muhangi narrated. From the consent letter, they made an eviction order kicking the Landlord, KCC and UBOA yet Horizon was the one on ground. Muhangi explained that from 2006 to 2007, Horizon had over 40 court cases on the same land. Eventually, he was pushed out and consequently, Lubega started setting up shopping malls and other properties as Muhangi battled to get his land back – a

Lawyer, Geoffrey Nangumya

battle he had won before his death returning to himself, the ownership of the bus park. Nangumya though is not new to controversy; the lawyer was suspended for six months by the Uganda Law Society in 2009 for illegal gross professional misconduct after he illegally repossessed a bus which had been confiscated by court and in the process, assaulted Allen Janyare, the complainant. In July 2018, the Uganda Law Council suspended Nangumya again for using a client’s money to the tune of Shs63m which

he picked without the client’s consent and using it for himself. Some of his prominent known clients are tycoon Hassan Basajjabalaba – a close friend to Muhangi, Panamera’s Desh Kananura among others. By the time of his death, Muhangi had said that Lubega owed him over $20m in rent and other damages. Although he didn’t want to sell the land, Muhangi has set $150m as the asking price should Lubega and Mansoor desire buy him out.

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Holidays

Gifts I Christmas

Here are 20 gift ideas to give It goes without saying that the festival season is a time to give, to reflect on our lives and thank the friends and family that played different roles in our lives to make the ending year memorable. Below is a list of gift ideas that you can give to your loved ones. BY RACHAEL KULANYI GIFTS FOR HIM

personalized Johnnie Walker bottle. Gift your man, friend, dad, uncle or even ex with a personalized Johnnie Walker bottle to walkthrough the festival season with. Visit the House of Walker at Sheraton Hotel for the most affordable prices starting from as low as Shs67, 900. If JW is too expensive, don’t shy away from our local brands. A Uganda Waragi Pineapple, Coconut or Premium depending on that his taste buds like will measure up. Designer Watch. Watches crown your personal person with class and elegancy as they roll through life. For as low as Shs50k, you can pick a good watch and elevate his look. Bluetooth Earphones No more excuses. Keep him on air even when his driving. Durable Bluetooth earphones cost around Shs60,000. Hooded Jumper Every man loves to once in a while feel like a bad man. A customized hoodie with his name and some sweet words would cut it perfectly. Who would resist rocking a cool hoodie? Fashionable hoodies are at Shs40,000 downtown. Designer perfume There’s nothing more attractive than a man with a good scent. Good perfumes range from as low 30k depending on the brand type and size. Leather belt/Wallet Men are lazy to go shopping. Gift him with an original leather belt or wallet or both. Original leather belts range between Shs25,000 to 70k while an original wallet will cost about 50,000.

GIFTS FOR HER Handbag A pretty handbag is a must have accessory for every lady. It adds glamour into her world. Handbags range from Shs50,000 - 100,000. Framed photo memoir. Photos capture moments of life that pass unremarkably. They tell the best stories of our lives. Remind your loved one of those breathtaking moments

with a framed pictorial journey of your love story. Photo frames range from Shs50,000 depending on the size and place purchased it from. A Pair of Heels. Life is a runway. Everybody has to walk it and what better way than in statement shoes. Fashionable heels range from as low

as Shs45,000 down town (Skylight Arcade) A full fashion label outfit This can include but not limited to (a Gucci dress, shoes and handbag) to change her fashion style. You can buy each item from different places to make it pocket friendly. Road trip The best gift you can ever give your loved one is your time. Explore the country with your loved ones. It’s the memories we make that get us through the hard times especially during the festive season. With game fees at discount prices during the Christmas season, try something extraordinary. Fresh flowers, candy and a box of chocolate. They say food is a way to a man’s heart. Well, flowers are the way to a woman’s heart. Flowers make one make feel loved and special. For as low as 50k, one can have a banquet of flowers. Don’t forget the type of flowers matter too so

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Gifts I Christmas

Holidays

your loved ones this Christmas gifting them with different life changing books. Some great books include Becoming by Michelle Obama, No Make Up by Hope Babigumira is a must read for every girl child. The books can be found at Aristoc at ranging from Shs18,000. A hand written Christmas card It’s the tiny little things that actually matter. It is exciting to know that your busy parent fixed time to write you a heartfelt letter.

try and put some thought to it first. An Art Piece Customize your seasonal greetings in an art piece and sign it off with your name. Art pieces range around Shs50,000 at National theatre. Original Power Bank. In this smartphone era, a power bank will come in handy especially if she travels upcountry where electricity is not as friendly. With your 60k, you can get an original power bank in town. A full kitchen set of utensils. Make your lady’s cooking experience more interesting by equipping her with the right kitchen tools.

FOR THE CHILDREN Piggy bank. A piggy bank will help the kid learn how to save money. Make it more interesting by customizing it with their favourite

cartoon character or better yet, designing it yourself. Christmas Pets Pets, most especially dogs, build a child’s esteem and provide companionship. What better way to gift your loved one than gifting them with a pet? Children’s Bible The best gift you can ever give your child is teaching them about God. What better way to mold a kid’s character than using God’s Word? Bibles range around Shs10,000-15,000 depending on where buy from. An inspirational book. Transforming from a child into a teenager is a very challenging stage. Give your child a sense of direction by

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Thursday, December 13-19, 2018

Social Mix

Fun Time I What’s happening

SABA SABA

CONCERT The long-anticipated music concert dubbed “Saba Saba” left revellers wanting for more and more as Uganda’s legend Jose Chameloene delivered about performance at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday evening. By 4:00 pm the fans had started entering all geared up for the concert which attracted big sponsors like MTN Uganda, Coke, NBS TV, and many others under Balaam Marketing agency as the event organiser. After a series activations by sponsors and limited showcases by other artists, the main man of the day, the self-proclaimed doctor hit the stage clad in all-black attire.

Motherly love: That’s mama’s boy.

Dope: The legendary sabasaba pose.

Balam and friends: The look after a successful show.

Chills: The presidential signature look.

Madrat: This how they groove to the legend’s tunes.

Besties: Putting on some swagg on.

Die hard funs: Not rea

dy to go back home.

Ohhh..When the music gets to your soul.

Showing some love: Chamile forever.

Pallaso: At it again.

Paka Chini: With real dance moves.

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Events I Party Time

On the Scene

FASHION IS POWER

ASFAS 2018

The 6th edition of the CIROC Abryanz Style & Fashion (ASFAs) were held on Friday evening at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This year’s Awards had guests and nominees from all over the continent descend upon Kampala to celebrate fashion. The theme was “Fashion is Power”, and the guests brought their best style game and glamour on the red carpet.

Lydia Jazmine and Nina Ross: Bring Hollywood to UG.

Hajji Abryanz: The original Tabliq

Truly African: Black and bold.

Thigh Power: The extravaganza thigh show.

A pass: I’m not surprised. Thank you

Jk and Dagy Nyce: Looking elegant.

Unique is beautiful: Far from the usual.

Cocktail of casual and smart-.

Diva moment: Spice Diana, the fairy tale singer your granny warned you about.

Fashion: Gone madddddd.

Desire Luzinda: The Kitone Peacock.

Guests: Class knows Class.

Pia Pounds: Elegance meets glamour.

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Gossip

Who I What I Where

‘Exclusive party’ Pop Up party brings Vegas to Kampala

Zari now praying for ‘father figure’ man

fter being at several dates since breaking up with Tanzanian Star, Diamond Platinumz, Zari, ‘The Boss Lady’ has admitted that her boys and daughter need a father figure. Her confession comes a week after Diamond Platinumz intimated that he intends to walk his new Kenyan bae Tanasha down the aisle early next year specifically on Valentine’s Day - the same day him and Zari called it quits. “I have been on a couple of dates since the black rose but the next one should surely be a fatherly figure. Someone the boys will look up to and one that my only daughter will be proud to say; I hope one day I marry a man like you,” Zari said. The couple spent four together and got two children.

BANTU Vibes to perform at the DJ SNAP OFF

gandan folk rappers Bantu Vibes will be performing at this month’s DJ SNAP OFF at Club Guvnor. Famously known for their performances at the Clan meeting, a musical event that they founded, Bantu vibes is a group of young Ugandan rappers that derives their identity by doing raps or rhymes from African folk tales and songs. The group will be performing alongside South Africa’s rap sensation Nasty C come Friday, December 21. The Singleton sponsored night

has in the past featured both local and International artists from around Africa like Ghanaian singer Magnom is a DJ face-off event were Guvnor hosts guest DJ’s to showcase their mixing skills as the patrons share the exciting performance live on popular social media handle Snap Chat. Tickets are available on www.quicket.co.ug with early bird tickets going as low as 30k and a special discount of Buy three get on free at only Shs90k.

here is an exclusive Pop-up club coming up a few days from now in the city. Word on the street is that the event will be hosted by city tycoon Mbire’s daughter, Nadia Matovu. From what we have gathered the pop-up club is going to be a lavish and exclusive high-profile event complete with a Las Vegas theme. The event dubbed “You Are Not On The Guest List,” will include casino games of Roulette, Poker, Black Jack with show girls and the obvious extravagant party lights and cameras from all angles. The well-known party-goers and usual attendees within the city are already looking out for the tickets so as to be added to the guest list pronto since they are a limited edition. For those who are in search of an event that will end the year in style, this one is a must-attend exclusively powered by the premium whiskey brand, Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve. The tickets are available online at quicket.co.ug as well as selected selling points; Mona Faces studio and House of Walker, Sheraton Hotel.

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Fresh I Going Out

Music

BEBE COOL WASIBUKAWA

fter three months of musical silence, Bebe Cool returned to the Pearl of Africa not only with the AFRIMA awards accolade but also with the release of what we might call the best video of the year 2018 - Wasibukawa. Time and time again, the Nsilikamu

singer reminds us that he is still a legend in the musical industry in Uganda. The Wasibukawa video was directed by Sasha Vybz, produced by Daddy Andre, and shot in the USA. The video starts with a refreshing view of Los Angeles, California and the magnificent Venice Beach which makes anyone watching the video to stay hooked. What’s interesting is that in this video, Gagamel boss keeps a smooth composure as he lets off fresh vibes, vintage riding around the streets of the States. What’s more to it is his wardrobe choice - the “Make Peace Not War” jacket is an accessory that speaks deeply to each Ugandan especially after the bottle throwing scenario at the Tarrus Riley concert. Known for his exceptional music video quality, Bebe Cool did justice to Wasibukawa. From the very first second of the song, you’ll be serenaded and swayed by the video and the poetic lyrics. This makes the song a perfect chill zone song that is not only going to take the bar by storm but your sitting room too.

KOROGA COMES Rotarians sing and dance for to TO UGANDA secure the future I R otary International on Saturday night treated Rotarians and revelers to a show-stopping singing and dancing competition at the Kampala Serena Hotel that left many in awe as they danced and sang the night away. Organisedunder the theme “Empower Youth ,Secure Our Future”, the annual event that is aimed at raising funds for deserving causes by participating rotary and rotaract clubs hosted a bevy of festivities that were aimed at fundraising funds to meet the respective causes that the clubs are driving at this year.

The night featured performances from both rotary and rotaract clubs, with Angolan / Portuguese dance routines in flamboyant colorful styles, creative West Africa dances and traditional African songs, musicals among others. The Tusker Malt sponsored competition attracted nineteen rotaract clubs and 35 rotary clubs that all participated in the different categories that saw them win their clubs cash prizes throughout the night.

t was a fun-filled Saturday afternoon complete with cooking, drinking and enjoyment at the first-ever Koroga Festival to happen in the country at The Gardens, Najeera. The event attracted quite a number of Kampala’s foodies enthusiasts in the company of good music, food and the easy food companion beer, Tusker Lite. The Festival, originally a Kenyan event, had crowds join together and challenge each other to cook and dine to popular delicacies.

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Body & Soul

Living I Relating

SCI-FACT

The shocking facts about the office Christmas party

id you ever stop to think that the office Christmas party could be more dangerous to your marriage or relationship than you ever considered? The statistics certainly suggest so, and when alcohol is served at these parties, these annual office binges can be a catalyst for workplace infidelity. According to a survey by Men’s Health magazine, 44% of males said that they have had an affair with a co-worker at a holiday office party at least once, while 49% of employees have expressed willingness to “go all the way” with a co-worker at a holiday party if the opportunity presented itself, another survey by Trojan Condoms revealed. It gets worse: 33% of the respondents in the same survey confessed that they have had sex with a fellow employee during or after an office Christmas party, while a third of workers have either kissed or gone home with a colleague after the holiday party in a survey conducted by Canon. In addition, 33% of men have said they were interested in getting more ‘personal’ with their co-worker at the office holiday party, while one out of every four female employees surveyed said their boss has made a pass at them at holiday parties. In another survey conducted by Party411.com, 20% of the survey takers agreed that many extramarital affairs have begun at the office Christmas party, while 64% of office workers said they knew of affairs that had begun at the office Christmas party. And according to an online survey by Tickle.com, 41% of employees said they would flirt back if a work colleague hit on them during a Christmas party, while one in every four people said they had hooked up with someone at the office holiday party in another survey. If your partner is in the 18-30 age bracket, look away now. Nearly half, 41% of them admitted that they had hooked up with a fellow employee at an annual holiday party, with 13% actually having sex at the party but only 6% of them getting caught! Yet, if you are a man who needs to console himself, 33% of women employees admitted to having an affair after their office party fling but only 13% were still romantically involved with their fling a year later.

CHRISTMAS IP GOALS RELATIONSH

BY RACHEAL KULANYI

rom Jan-worry to December, 2018 has been a rollercoaster ride. It has been a cocktail of loss, gain, sadness and happiness. But now is the opportunity for you and bae to rekindle things and strengthen your bond. We will assume that visiting either partner’s parents and having Christmas is not going to be particularly high on your to-do list this festive season, unless of course walking down the aisle is your number one resolution for 2019. Now that that is cleared, here are some Christmas relationship goals for you to spice things up.

Prepare a meal together

Whether it’s preparing your favourite meal or baking cake together, food unites people. You not only get to spend time together in the kitchen but you also get the chance to celebrate the success of making a delicious meal, and who knows, you might sneak a quickie in, right there in the kitchen, as you bring the potatoes to boil.

Travel together

What is a relationship without the opportunity to check out wonderful places together? There are few things to help you bond as discovering the beauty of your country, or the world as a couple. Travel to new places and make life-long memories. You could even throw in camping for good measure.

Play together

One thing that makes your relationship a relationship and not a partnership is the fact that you two are able to have fun and be insane together. Find a sitcom or board games like scrabble that you both enjoy. Playing together will help you feel more at ease with each other as a couple and that can only be a good thing, no?

Do tech free ‘connection time’

A good relationship requires the couple to invest time. Over time that might be something we start to take for granted. Make it your goal this Christmas to spend time together away

from social media and work and focus on just yourselves. Give Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp a break and devote all that attention to your man or woman. Thank me later.

Recreate your first date

For your Christmas dinner, how about recreating the events of your first date together? Right from what you were wearing, to the restaurant and the meal you had. Redoing your first date all over again is as romantic a gesture as they come and will sure rekindle your relationship, while also reminding you what attracted you to that person in the first place.

HEALTH

Why you really need to eat nsenene BY BRIAN EGWALU

rasshoppers (nsenene) are back in season, and are delighting palates all over the place. If you ever wondered if these little creatures should be part of your diet, wonder no more. The health benefits those delicious insects provide mean you should not be shy bingeing on them, ever! You may not know it, but grasshoppers are not only delicious and very safe to eat, they are also highly nutritious and a heathy snack. Grasshoppers are excellent source of essential minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are essential for the perfect functioning of the body. They are soaked with proteins, macro and trace minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron - all needed by our bodies for every day health and wellbeing. Grasshoppers’ oil contains high quantities of polyunsaturated fatty acids, neutral lipids, glycolipids and phospholipids, which are critical for body cells to function well. Apart from the nutritional benefits, the tanta-

lising taste of grasshoppers makes them insects everyone should eat at least once in their lifetime. So what are you waiting for? Reach out for the next silver foil packed with these amazing creatures before the season is out.

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Study I Chillax I Live It

Campus Buzz

NDEJJE UNIVERSITY INTRODUCES MEDICAL COURSES

Parliament to Honor MUBS’ Quiin Abenakyo

he stiff competition among universities on the courses offered basing on affordability is quickly reaching the skies. After Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono, NdejjeUniversity has also announced that the campus will be admitting its first ever students pursuing medical courses under the newly formed faculty of health sciences starting early next year. The university made the announcement through the office of the Vice Chancellor whic cited that the first students will be admitted early February next year 2019. Under the faculty of health sciences, the university will offer courses in bachelors of medicine and surgery, bachelors in nursing, public health, health management and medical laboratory. According to the vice chancellor of the university Prof. Eriabu Lugujjo, the courses will be implemented in phases starting nextyear. “We signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bombo Military hospital and our students will carry out

health practicals from within that hospital. Our courses are already accredited by National Council of Higher Education (NICHE) and we will implement those health courses in phases with full capacity,” Prof. Eriabu told our reporter The medical courses will be offered

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“We signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bombo Military hospital and our students will carry out health practicals from within that hospital...”

only at the main campus of the university in Luwero district. Currently, the university is in final stages of installing laboratory equipment to support the running of the courses with a fully equipped science laboratory and spacious facilities. However, it is not yet clear how much tuition fees will be leviedfor such courses although speculation is that it will be a huge digit some of money compared to other courses already being offered by the university. Ndejje university becomes the second Anglican founded university to set the benchmark for offering medical courses after UCU. In recent years, Ndejje university has achieved a number of goals including rolling out of the PHD programe in BusinessManagement which has already been accredited by NICHE. TheUniversity is also in high gear to open a faculty of law course once the courses are approved by NICHE according to the ten years’ strategic plan of 2017-2026/27 of the university. Campus Bee

ore blessings keep following Quiin Abenakyo, a Makerere University Business School student who recently achieved a tremendous milestone when she was crowned Miss World Africa in the just concluded Miss World beauty pageant which was held in Sanya, China. The latest coming in is that the Parliament of Uganda in planning to honor Abenakyo in a special sitting. Being the first ever Ugandan beauty queen to achieve this milestone, the speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has revealed that the they will definitely honor her for reaching such a big step at only 22 years. “We need to be in the habit of celebrating our young people that do great things for the country. She has raised our flag, is running a great project to stop teenage pregnancies, the House will definitely honor her,” Kadaga said. More good news shows that Miss Uganda is planning to hold a heroic welcome for Abenakyo ahead of her return in the country on a yet to be communicated date. Besides Abenakyo, another young Ugandan who was honored by parliament for raising the Uganda flag happens to be Denis Onyango, the Uganda Cranes captain who emerged CAF’s best player and best goal keeper last year. Campus Bee

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Fashion

Trends I Slaying I Killing It

TREND ALERT! Hauer K PLAID PRINT P

rints are timeless, that’s for sure. And no trend will help you achieve a playful look like prints. Today’s fashion recommendation is the plaid print. Whether you choose to have it on head to toe, or as separates, you are going to have a stylish look with this. For option one, you could have on your plaid print pants, in red, worn over your black blouse, and a pair of heels to complete. Or you could decide to wear your plaid print top, over a pleated skirt in a warm shade, and finish this off with a pair of sneakers to keep the playful element in the outfit going. For the guys, it would be safe to keep this print on your blazers, caps, or even pocket squares. Anything out of this will have you looking like a clown!

Fashionista

ow would you describe your style? My style is chic and bold. I always love trying out new stuff as I put my authentic feel to it, while not letting go of my originality. I mean I wear anything no body likes to wear and I make it look pretty. Never scared to try anything new. Anything looks ugly until you try it. What is the one fashion item you cannot live without? I can’t live without a pair of black heels. They save the day,plus they are a total classic that never goes out of style. What is your worst buy ever? That would have to be the Harem pants. Thank God that trend is dead and gone! What styling trick works for you all the time? I can’t share all my secrets but I sometimes add accessories to instantly polish my look. Any item we would not find in your wardrobe? Neon pair of jeans!

street style

@Anthonykays A pop of colour goes a long a way in uplifting your look.

@Joykendi Who says wearing black has to be such a drag?

@Jayrwanda Athleisure is like casual style magic; works every time.

CELEB STYLE

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growth outlook is expected to be sustained over the coming year, partly driven by public infrastructure investment...” Emannuel-Tumusiime Mutebile, Central Bank Governor

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Central Bank maintains CBR at 10%t “Core and headline inflation are forecast to be highest at 6% to 6.6% and 5.1% in the second half of 2019, which is lower than the previous forecast by 1 and 0.7 percentage points, respectively. The positive

This is how we start; Ideas + no actions = ?

who turned to yam farmer and prospered O

GROWING WEALTH

BY PAUL JJEMBA

f anyone needed a speedy definition of go-getter, a glance at Edward Waiswa Nyende might do the trick. While he pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree at Ndejje University, the young man from Kawempe still found time to moonlight as a radio presenter at Bamboo FM. The moment he graduated, Edward, who is now aged 32, decided he would venture into farming straight away, having been enticed by friends into heliculture (cultivating snails). The idea of job hunting just did not sit well with him. Cultivating snails turned out to be a very successful investment for Edward, so much so that he was able to realise profits of more than Shs2m towards the end of 2016. “I scored good sales from snails after having got connections with a number of traders from nearby African countries, I made about Shs2.5m in profit. I was compelled to look for another venture into which I could to invest,” he explained. Turning to a three-acre piece of land he had earlier bought in Luwero district, Edward dived straight into growing yams at the Ebenezer Mixed Farm he had just set up. “I used about Shs1.5m to buy yam stems and clearing the field. Each yam stem cost me

Shs300. I bought 15000 stems and that was for only one acre,” Edward told us, adding that unlike other root crops, each yam stem once planted yields only one tuber and this means the quantity of yams harvested directly depends on the number of stems which have been planted. According to Edward, yams are grown in a hole of approximately 1ft deep and 0.5ft wide to ensure the tuber is given enough space to grow downwards. Inside the hole, he adds organic manure of rabbit and chicken droppings, collected from his farm. He also dug water tunnels and constructed water supply systems on the field to ensure

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I used about Shs1.5m to buy yam stems and clearing the field. Each yam stem cost me Shs300. I bought 15000 stems and that was for only one acre

consistent water supply owing to the fact that his field is not in a wetland yet yams thrive most in waterlogged places. “Yams take six months to mature and from the very time of harvesting we begin to count a new season since we plant in new stems immediately after harvest,” he explained.

Profitable

According to Edward, yams are one of the best-selling food crops because only a few farmers grow them, making their demand in markets so high. The Luwero-based farmer recalled how buyers from Nakasero, Kalwere and other markets camped at his farm for almost a week during the season of harvest. What is certain is that it was financially a very rewarding time for Edward, as he recalled earning profits of as much as Shs15m. He also advised that the size of the harvested yams matters a lot when it comes to pricing. The smallest yam can cost Shs1000 whereas the big-sized yam goes for up to Shs4000. From one acre of land, the Ebenezer Mixed Farm owner said he can make sales of at least Shs15m. That is not to say he does not encounter challenges, highlighting a problem of thieves that invade the farm, watering being costly and the high cost of seedlings. His success has enabled him secure additional acres of land near his farm, on which he also rears rabbits, goats and poultry, and employs more than 30 staff.

ne of our members on this platform commented a few days ago that he thinks “ideas are overrated.” I took a little while to reflect on this comment, and then I came to the conclusion that he has a point. While there is really nearly nothing more exciting in this world than believing you have a totally original idea that no one, now or before, has ever had, the idea is only a start... When it happens, you must apply for a patent, copyright or trademark so that others can pay you license fees for using your idea. That’s all good, but it’s not the only thing entrepreneurship is about: You can still be a very successful entrepreneur, even if you are not the originator of the idea, if you are able to adopt and adapt something successfully for your own market (of course, respecting Intellectual Property. If you don’t know what that is, it’s part of your homework). I wish I could tell you that I invented mobile phones. I didn’t, and neither did anyone who makes money from them today. When I was a student engineer at college, I remember discussing mobile phones with my professors. The first commercial systems started being available in the 1970’s in the USA. Aliko Dangote did not invent cement, nor was he the first person in Nigeria to think about building a cement plant. What sets him apart is his entrepreneurial capacity to execute skillfully, using #People and #Process. What is a McDonald’s? Is it not a hamburger that can be cooked in your mother’s kitchen? Yet someone took that humble burger, and turned it into a global business with a market capitalization last week of $140bn+. If McDonald’s was a country, it would be bigger than most African countries, except for Nigeria and South Africa. How did this happen? Was the “idea” of a hamburger a new one at the time? Well, you tell me... Now there is not a single African company today as big as McDonald’s. Or even half the size of McDonald’s. Why?! Why?! The “hamburger” was not an original idea invented by McDonald’s. The guy who built the billion-dollar burger company was a master of #Process! And what else? You can build a million-dollar enterprise in almost anything you can imagine. Even if it is collecting rubbish on the street, there are guys out there in the world who have used it to propel themselves to global business scale. The idea you have, whether original or something you have read about or seen in another country, is not actually the entrepreneurship. This only begins when you take concrete steps to make it happen. Where are you on the journey today (part 5 of this series)? Have you been listening and learning? Ae your entrepreneurial eyes open to solving problems around you?

To be continued. . .

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Crown in quest to go top in the Futsal league Futsal Super League fixtures Thursday, December 13 (All games to be played at IFCU, Mengo) Mengo City Vs Nomad, 6pm Aidenal Vs Bajim, 7pm Crown Vs Dream, 7pm Yeak Kabowa Vs Elephants, 8pm

BY WILLIAM KASOBA

rown will this Thursday be seeking to go top of the Futsal Super League summit given the immediate rival Park FC will not be in action. Crown and Park have been in dominant form this year and their good form is reflected by the fact that they are top of the table on 15 points, separated by a four-goal difference. Crown play defending champions, Dream who are just recovering from an awful start to the season. Dream were not in action last weekend but the rejuvenated side had thumped Kabowa United 9-4 a week before and it is the same spirit they hope to display against Crown. The same match day will have Aidenal play Bajim, Mengo City face Nomad and Yeak Kabowa and Elephants will also lock horns.

Battle of strugglers in the Rugby premiership Saturday, December 15 (Both fixtures to be played at 4:30pm) Walukuba Barbarians vs Jinja Hippos, Walukuba Rams vs Shell Rimula Rhinos, Makerere

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ith all the local rugby powerhouses out of action this weekend, the rugby fraternity will instead have to settle for encounters involving the season’s strugglers. Only two fixtures are scheduled for this Saturdayd and both will bring together the bottom four teams. The first fixture will be a Jinja affair between Walukuba Barbarians and Jinja Hippos. Rams will also host Shell Rimula Rhinos. Each side will hoping to claim a win since following humiliations last weekend by their respective opponents. Rams were thumped 24-3 by Warriors, as Heathens, Buffaloes and Pirates whitewashed Rhinos, Barbarians and Hippos respectively.

Unimoni became champions for the first time in 2018 Unimoni National T20 Cup Results – Semifinals One KCC 92/4 Challengers 81/6 KICC won by 11 runs

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ziz Damani wrapped up a dominant season by defeating Kampala Institute of Cricket Clubs (KICC) by 31 runs to win the season ending Unimoni National T20 Cup at the University Oval in Kyambogo Oval Semifinal Two last Sunday. Ceylon Lions 141/9 Aziz Aziz Damani had never won this tournament Damani 142/8 since its inception, always falling off the radar Aziz Damani by 2 wickets at the semifinals stage but they worked in unison to achieve their maiden Twenty20 glory. Finals With a power packed side backed by their Aziz Damani 140/8 KICC free-spirited CEO Siva Koti, Aziz Damani rode 109/10 their luck in the semifinals to defeat youthful Aziz Damani won by 31 runs Ceylon Lions by two wickets and later survived a breezy knock from Individual Accolade Winners KICC’s Wassim Butt Player of Series in the finals. Wassim Butt (KICC) 438 Damani captain runs, 1 wicket & 4 catches Best Batsman Suleman Sharif (KICC) 339 runs Best Bowler Dhansukh Jesani (Kutchi Tigers) 14 wickets

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Best Fielder Jonathan Ssebanja (Ceylon Lions) 12 dismissals Best Wicketkeeper Abdallah Ssezooba (Ceylon Lions) 5 dismissals

Saud Islam won the toss and elected to bat first as his team set 140 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Islam led from the front with 47 off 36 with youngster Kenneth Waiswa contributing a quick-fire 24 from 18 balls. Former Uganda captain Davis Karashani starred with two wickets for KICC. In the second innings it was Wassim Butt with a knock of pure clean hitting worth a half century 68 off 37 balls that dominated but once he was claimed by Man of the Match Riazat Ali Shah, who prized out four wickets, the match was over as a contest. Butt took home a consolation prize as Player of The Tournament whereas his teammate Suleiman Sharif was the Best Batsman. Ceylon Lions pair of captain Jonathan Ssebanja and Abdallah Ssezooba were adjudged Best Fielder and Wicketkeeper with 12 and five fielding dismissals respectively. For Aziz Damani, it was fitting finale to a season during which their franchises scooped five titles including two from their women’s side. Sponsors Unimoni pledged their continued partnership with Uganda Cricket Association.

Man of Series and Unimoni’s Rajeev

2018: Aziz Damani 2017: Challengers 2016: Challengers 2015: Patidar Samaj 2014: Challengers 2013: Wanderers 2012: Tornado 2011: Patidar Samaj

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