Matooke Republic September 27 - October 3 by Matooke Republic

MUSIC Gravity’s Embuzi concert sold out..P.6 Thursday, September 27-October 3, 2018

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SHOWBIZ Rajiv and Naiya bring Cuba to Uganda... P.7

BOBI WINE, MUNTU IN ALLIANCE TALKS ESDAY n THE DUO MET ON TU RCE’ PLAN TO AGREE ON ‘THIRD FO

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GOSSIP

Tina Ford in town for Blankets and Wine...P.7

Salvador to donate concert money to charity...P.7

URA’s Akol mothers twins at 48...P.7

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Seven Days

Social Media I Trending I Vibe

NEWS DIGEST Defending UPL champions Vipers unveil refurbished St. Mary’s stadium Jasper Odo Jasodo They should share it with Mbarara city at least for the first round of the fixtures as kakyeka is being fixed. Alma Mwesigwa Wat has magogo done apart from stealing money,how much money was collected from the last match? Bruno Mutagubya Mulindwa u r real sportsman God bless u Arthur N Junior How i wish kakindu stadium is also renovated in a similar way Musaazi Umar Cadabra Ooh, guys because of dis development allow mi to officially join as a viper supporter , I hav quit kcca officially. Musa nawe vayo mu masavu Chogm Vicents Matovu Indeed grt work mr mulindwa. U deserve 2 come bak at fufa en take up de seat Jans Lwanga wow am a KCCA super fan but am much impressed by da vipper club...... Temwewunya ng nsaze ediiro!!!! Johny Baptist it’s because of the one team one dream slogan that my club is getting this far....... thanks #vipers Sports Club President Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa Keith Ssentongo Thanks to directors at the club they doing a great job and the direction at they are taking the club is at international level. Abdul-Majidu P Farooq Wow That’s great hop Uganda cranes will start hosting some games from st Mary’s Ivan Mulef More pics please. We are in need of more positive news coming from Uganda twelabile all the sadness lately Nyiiro Grace Beefing aside, great sacrifice for the game. Now KCCA FC will pass the ball better and you will cry mamanzeee.

Police investigates alleged attack on Hon. Winnie Kiiza

After Hon. Winnie Kiiza raised an alarm on social media about an alleged armed attack on her home in Kiburara, Kasese District, the Police has opened a General Enquiry File (GEF) to investigate the matter. The former Leader of Opposition on Sunday evening posted on Facebook to claim an armed attack on their home which she suspected was targeting her husband Mr. Yokasi Bihande. MPs have not received allowances for two months

Our charges are too low - New Mulago Hospital says

Mugisha Muntu quits FDC

Members of Parliament have cried out after the Parliamentary Service Commission’s failure to pay their allowances for two months. According to one of the MPs Matooke Republic spoke to, only basic salaries (Shs11m) have been paid. “We did not get allowances for August. Now I have checked but we also don’t have allowances for September. This is not good. Some of us have loans to clear,” he said. Parliament’s Communications Director Chris Obore however assured the MPs that their allowances would be paid.

Newly opened Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital opened its doors with wide range of services but with high rates, leading to a public uproar. Responding to the outcry, Mr. Enock Kusasira, the Mulago Referral Hospital PRO has defended the charges saying the Ministry of Health carried out sufficient research before coming up with the figures. “By the time we come out with procedures of this nature we have carried out research. When coming up with the prices, we were looking at Ugandans generally and the patients we’ve been receiving at Mulago,” Kusasira explained.

Former president of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Gen Mugisha Muntu has quit the party. In a press statement, Mugisha Muntu said he will be addressing the country on Thursday, October 27 about their next step. Mugisha fell out with FDC leadership accusing them of stifling his efforts while serving as president. He lost the party presidency to Patrick Amuriat in November last year.

Just forfor laughs Just laughs

Regol Suspect AM a villa fan but really thx mulindwa Lawrence for ur work but i can’t support vipers but thx ur work well done Matovu Kasumba Nathanel Yo d people we want to be in power for all d time koz work tumulabako but oba aba MUTUNDWE LIONS badawa Muzafal Juma Sserunjoji Wish all Ugandan clubs had management like for Viperz

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MARIAT .C. NASASIRA@Mariat987 So they’re spending billions of our taxes to show us what our taxes do? #MyTaxesWork Little Hansel @little_hansel If #MyTaxesWork , why do we have: -poor roads/ infrastructure? -poor health services? -high unemployment? -poor service delivery? -unreliable power supply? -a president who treats the treasury like his personal money purse? Something doesn’t add up. Ronald Sebuhinja K@sebsronnie I (and thousands of @GreenhillUg parents) will only believe #OurTaxesWork when this Kira-Kasangati dirt track turns jet black. Till then nah.... #MyTaxesWork

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Muntu I Legacy

News

Muntu’s FDC legacy: a soft democrat or NRM mole?

Immediately, he embarked on activities of building party structures from the grassroots up. However, this did not yield results as FDC’s seats in Parliament in the 2016 general election reduced from 38 to 27 - even less than the number of independent MPs in the House. This backslide was blamed on Muntu’s lack of aggression and his backroom leadership philosophy that allows structures to function with little individual influence and as thus, he was denied a second term at the party’s helm.

BY ALEX TAREMWA

orum for Democratic Change (FDC) founding member and former army commander, Gen. Mugisha Muntu on Tuesday left the party after 13 years. In a detailed statement, Muntu blamed his exit on the party’s defiance strategy and the narrowing space within the party for those who hold divergent views. His critics however accuse the former president of being a ‘sore loser’ who since November 2017 when he lost the presidency to Patrick Amuriat Oboi at Namboole stadium. Opposition Chief Whip, Ibrahim Semujju Nganda who doubles as the FDC spokesperson told Matooke Republic that some senior FDC members had “bad blood” for Muntu since the start. According to Nganda, this is why most of them never supported his bid when he run against Dr Kizza Besigye twice and last year against Amuriat. “The first time he offered himself to contest against Dr Kizza Besigye, some members doubted his judgement. I remember my sister Salaamu Musumba telling me “I don’t know what is wrong with these Banyankore.” Besigye being the most charismatic and selfless leader of FDC, many members from the top executive committee members to

national delegates did not phantom an idea of anyone running against him but Muntu dared – and lost. As Hon. Abdu Katuntu notes, “Contesting against him [Besigye] is almost criminal, punishable by isolation and other social boycotts.”

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“The first time he offered himself to contest against Dr Kizza Besigye, some members doubted his judgement. I remember my sister Salaamu Musumba telling me “I don’t know what is wrong with these Banyankore.”

An NRM mole? Although Muntu argued that his contest against Besigye was to test the party’s democratic structures, members took it otherwise and branded Muntu a mole planted into the party by President Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to disrupt their activities. This opinion came out when more strongly on Tuesday when Muntu announced his exit from the party. Several Besigye-inclined supported went into overdrive saying the party will now be more formidable without Muntu. However, as the criticism increased against Muntu, the harder he worked and eventually took over the office from Besigye in 2012 after beating Budadiri East MP, Nathan Nandala Mafabi.

Legacy Muntu’s work with FDC started out when the party was born in 2005. He was immediately appointed as the secretary for mobilisation and is credited for opening up the party’s regional offices. The creation of regional offices and nationwide committees gave FDC quick diffusion effect and in the 2006 general election, the party gave NRM a run for their money giving Kizza Besigye 37% of the vote up from 27% he had attained under Reform Agenda in 2001. Despite his opponents portraying him as an armchair leader whose leadership style is best suited for developed democracies where politics is played by the rules, Muntu’s impeccable record precedes him. At just 23 years, Muntu descended into the jungles of Luweero to fight the Obote II regime despite his father, Enoch Muntuyera having been a senior Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) member. In 2015, Muntu gave FDC a new policy agenda at the time when critiques accused the party of having alternative policies except seeing Museveni out of power and also made a passionate case for politics of non violence rather than defiance. As FDC historicals such as Betty Kamya, Amanya Mushega, Prof. George Kanyeihamba, and Maj. John Kazoora continued to take the back seat citing Besigye’s individual growth at the expense of the party, Muntu tried to keep the party together despite constant provocation. Muntu’s biggest failure however is not holding the party together. In his tenure, Betty Kamya eventually left to form the Uganda Federal Alliance, Maj Rubaramira Ruranga crossed back to the NRM party, Beatrice Anywar followed suit and eventually Muntu ejected himself. It is thought that Muntu left FDC with about 22 other members to form their own party. As to whether this will weaken FDC or not waits to be seen.

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Investigation

News I Politics

Muntu eyes alliance with Bobi Wine’s BY ALEX TAREMWA

n Tuesday, former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Gen Mugisha Muntu announced his exit from the party following a closed door meeting with the incumbent FDC president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi. The meeting that happened at Fairway Hotel marked the end of Muntu’s decade over stay in the party. According to highly placed sources, the former army commander left in the company of 22 Members of Parliament who include Bugweri’s Abdu Katuntu, former Leader of Opposition and Kasese Woman MP, Winnie Kiiza, Arua Municipality MP(he was sworn in so he isn’t MP-elect anymore) Kassiano Wadri among other notable figures. People Power – Muntu alliance? According to highly placed sources, Gen Muntu has been working out a plan to

forge a political alliance with Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi’s popular outfit –People Power. Muntu and Kyagulanyi allegedly met on Tuesday in the presence of lawyer and Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basalirwa at an undisclosed location. In a telephone interview with Matooke

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“It is very clear that Bobi Wine is a factor in Uganda’s transition. He has the goodwill of young people, but that alone is not enough.”

Republic, Basalirwa confirmed the meeting but declined diverge any details. This information was also confirmed by Hon. Kassiano Wadri who is also allied to the breakaway faction. People Power – a movement that started off as mere sloganeering has gained national traction thanks to Bobi Wine’s popularity among the youth which has attracted even opposition politicians and independent MPs alike to ride on the tide to launch their political bids. Muntu’s relationship with Bobi Wine grew stronger when the singing politician diverted from opposition supremo Kizza Besigye to support independent candidate Asuman Basalirwa in the Bugiri by-election.

“Every now and then, it falls upon several generations to be great. We live in such times,” Muntu patted on Bobi Wine’s chest when Wadri (who was in Gulu cells) emerged eventual winner of the bloody election that left one dead and 33 arrested – including Bobi Wine and several MPs such as Gerald Karuhanga and Paul Mwiru. Writing was on the wall Although Muntu’s announcement caught the attention of several in the political circles, it was not a surprise to many analysts who argue that it was only a matter of time. Muntu’s imminent exit from FDC and Bobi Wine’s being non-committal to join the party

The general even put his nationwide consultations on hold to join in campaigning for yet another FDC founding member Kassiano Wadri who defied the party’s position to run and win the Arua Municipality race as flag bearer.

despite being close with Kizza Besigye were telling of the Muntu-Bobi Wine alliance. According to Doreen Nyanjura, the Makerere University Councillor, Muntu has been more present in Bobi Wine’s circles than in FDC activities. “When Bobi Wine is campaigning, Muntu is there. When he was brought before Court, Muntu is the one who stood surety for him. The writing has really been on the wall all along,” she said. According to sources this newspaper spoke to, the plan is that Muntu keeps western Uganda and the army at the table while Bobi Wine brings Buganda and the youth majority to the ballot. “There is so much ethnic tension especially between Buganda and Ankole. The Baganda are threatening violence against the Banyankole and Bobi Wine does not have the capacity to

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Politics I News

Investigation

People Power to unseat Museveni country is that there is a political void that is not being filled by the party’s current strategy. We believe that this vacuum needs to be filled as soon as possible by approaching our leadership problem from a different perspective,” he added. But according to the FDC president, Patrick Amuriat, Muntu did not make mention of his departure at the Tuesday meeting. Apparently, Muntu only presented findings of his consultations – an activity he insists the

prevail over this in case he wins. “This is where Muntu comes in – to use his organisational capacity and strong statesmanship to keep the warring factions together,” said John Mary Kanyamurwa, a political science lecturer at Uganda Christian University (UCU). This is a point of view that Fortunate Ahimbisibwe, a former World Bank Strategist and supporter of both Muntu and Bobi Wine shares. Ahimbisibwe argued that Muntu has the power to attract disgruntled members of the of the NRM and also tap into huge of the Uganda middle class and elite group that have been staying away from the elections giving President Museveni a considerable advantage. “It is very clear that Bobi Wine is a factor in Uganda’s transition. He has the goodwill of young people, but that alone is not enough. That is why if he joins forces with Muntu, it becomes a formidable force. “Muntu will attract the middle class, some unhappy NRM people who are unhappy with the regimes increasing intolerance and repressive tendencies,” he noted. However, Muntu’s competitor in the November 24, 2017 party presidential election, Moses Byamugisha does not think much of this alliance that he calls a “third force.” “One thing I know is that Ugandans will always vote for only two people at presidential level. On who those two people will be can only be decided not by process like TDA or IPC but the people,” Byamugisha said. Why we left During his tenure at the helm of Uganda’s biggest opposition party, Muntu battled internal struggles emanating from alleged intrigue orchestrated by the fourtime presidential candidate, Dr Kiiza Besigye. In his statement, Muntu argued that the party’s insistence to use the defiance approach to cause regime change rather than a multi-pronged strategy. This, he argued, alienated several members who felt that the space within which to operate had narrowed and as thus, needed to start over. “Not towing the ‘correct line’ meant being branded a mole. After the elections, many of us sincerely wondered whether there was still a place in the party for our views or if we were simply expected to keep quiet and follow whatever others believe. This is not a sustainable way to live or lead,” Muntu argued. He further noted that his consultations revealed a power vacuum of neither FDC nor the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) that needed to be cashed in as thus, the decision to form a new formation to satisfy this vacuum arose. “Our reading of the current political situation in the

party did not sanction – and his recommended action points of all which he [Amuriat] agreed to take into consideration. “From our candid and honest discussion of their findings, he [Muntu] stated that they were not opposed to my leadership of FDC, that the election that brought me into office was free and fair, and fidelity to the values, principles, mission and strategies of FDC,” POA told Matooke Republic.

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Thursday, September 27-October 3, 2018

Social Mix

Fun Time I What’s happening

EMBUZI ZAKUTUDDE

CONCERT

Mum’s love: Watching son peforming.

Rapper Gereson Wabuju, a.k.a Gravity Omutujju made a second successive triumphant return to Lugogo Cricket Oval over the weekend during his ‘Embuzi Zakutudde’ concert. Gravity had a number of revellers flock his show on Saturday and saw him almost fill the venue to full capacity though some critics were left unsatisfied.The ‘Embuzi Zakutidde’ singer’s concert saw some of his fans clock in as early as 7:30 pm, and by 9:45 the crowd was already worked by his curtain raisers who included several up-and-rising artistes from Pia Pounds, VIP Jemo to star names like King Saha, Sheebah Karungi, Spice Diana, Eddy Kenzo among others.

Jazmine: Performing Nkwagala.

Embuzi Zakutudde master: Performing.

Gravity’s slayers: Not ready to go back home.

Pounds: Just killed it with the dress code.

Landiloodi! Some clearly were thinking about rent.

Hands in the air: How Gravity fans dance.

Hooo : When your Embuzi was taken long time.

The Queen mama: Sheebah moving the crowd.

David Lutalo: Showing full support and love to a brother.

Wrong show: These babes look hot for a Gravity concert.

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Events I Party Time

On the Scene

True Love: Rajiv sharing a cake with Naiya.

The two Big Families: That talk big.

RAJIV, NAIYA BRING HAVANA TO

UGANDA It was elegant, it was splendid. That is how one can describe Rajiv Ruparelia and his wife Naiya Khagram marked their first wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 22. The cocktail party that kicked off around 6pm at Speke Resort and Conference Centre, was attended by diplomats, government officials and business executives. The main celebrants of the day arrived at the venue at around 8pm accompanied by their parents Dr Sudhir Ruparelia and his wife Jyotsna.

The Rich: Chill with the rich.

Gideon Kirumira and wife: Got so close and smart.

JK and friends: Enjoying the meals.

Hand shake: Salvado and Mbabazi enjoying the evening. Jack Pemba and wife: Just got the dancing moves right.

Dance party: Life is surely good.

Perfect: Nice and simple.

Ken â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and wife: Where has he been?

Matching Gold: Sheena on point as always.

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Gossip

Who I What I Where

Africa Laughs proceeds to go to charity - Salvador reveals

ward winning standup comedian Patrick Salvador Idringi says that he will be doing a lot more than just cracking reveller’s ribs at the forthcoming Africa Laughs comedy show slated for October 8. The comedian says he has always had a heart for charity and hence, part of the proceeds from his show will be directed towards children with special needs in the West Nile region. “I fell in love with children with special needs especially children with Autism and Down syndrome and I started helping out and doing charity,” Salvador said. “So this year, the proceeds from the show will be going to the West Nile Education Trust fund directed at supporting brilliant but less

privileged West Nilers to pursue an education so that they in turn better our region,” he added. Season four of the Singleton-sponsored show will feature Prof Hamo and Mc Jessy (Kenya), Kevin J (United Kingdom), Basket Mouth (Nigeria), Alfred Kainga (Zimbabwe), Eddie Kadi (Congo) and Author Nkusi (Rwanda).The lineup will also include local comedians such as Daniel Omara, Prince Emma, Ronnie McVex, Agnes Akite and Madrat and Chiko. Tickets to the show go for Shs100,000 and a table will be at Shs3million.

Songbird Tina Ford to woe crowds at Blankets and Wine

URA’s Doris Akol gives birth at 48

hey say ‘career-women’ are afraid to push. However, URA Commissioner General Doris Akol is an exception. The 48-year-old has proved that it is never too late to push! Yes, motherhood is something even corporate women in high positions like Akol can’t escape. According to sources, Doris and her spouse who have a six-year-old son, welcomed male twins at Nakasero Hospital over the weekend. The good news comes at a time when she is likely to have her contract at the helm of URA renewed. Congratulations Akol.

Nabulime voted first black city clerk in Waltham, USA

gandan-born Sharline Nabulime is the new Waltham city clerk after beating her opponent in a tight election. Nabulime who moved to the US in the early 90s won the seat left by Robert Waddick by 384 votes compared to her opponent’s 299. She will become the first African-American to sit on the Waltham City Council. Nabulime raked in the most votes during the primary. But Durkee who came in second place was endorsed by third-place finisher Chuck Smerlas, so the race was predicted to be close. Robert Waddick held that council seat for a decade before stepping down in May.

anadian based songbird, Tina Ford has been stationed in Kampala town for a while now and has seemingly enjoyed the Kampala lifestyle. Ever since the humble artist got back onto the music scene she has been securing gigs around town with the latest being a guest performance at Blankets and Wine set for this Sunday at the Lugogo Cricket Oval grounds. The music event will have the usual stylishly dressed city revelers coming in big numbers for an exciting afternoon of music and fun headlined by the South African duo, Distruction Boyz. Other featuring artists for

the show are Rachel K, Joanita Kawalya, Tracy Noella amongst many other perfomers. The 20th edition of the picnic-style music festival powered by Tusker Malt will be having afro-music lovers in Uganda show up over the weekend with their picnic kits of wine, beers, blankets or mats, muchomo and snacks from 1pm till evening. Tickets for the event are accessible online at www.quicket. co.ug at Shs100,000 or one can dial *252# on MTN, Africell or Airtel to purchase. Alternatively, they are also available at House of DJs till Saturday.

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Music I Going Out

Showbiz

ATAKUTYA GWENTYA Africa Laughs IV What: Africa Laughs Season 4 is back and bigger and better and funnier. With the funniest comedians on the continent hosted by Salvado Idringi When: 8 October Tax: 100k & a Table @3M

TALKINGMUSIC WITH TREVOR TAREMWA

Where: Kampala Serena Hotel

Oktoberfest What: Oktoberfest Kampala is an annual outdoor festival that celebrates Bavarian beer and food. When: Saturday, 29 September Tax: 10,000 Where: Uganda Museum

MUN G X NUTTY N A H T I E N E

Blankets and wines What: Distruction Boyz from South Africa will headlining this edition alongside the ‘Kireka Boy’ Ykee Benda. When: Sunday, 30 September Tax: 100,000 Where: Lugogo Cricket Oval

Evoke Uganda What: Probably one of this season’s favourite performers, Izaya mashes and composes beats live on stage When: Thursday, 27 September Tax: Entry @ 20,000/= Where: Acchi Bugolobi next to Village Mall

ach and every time Hip Hop meets dancehall, the fusion becomes uncontainable especially when it is two effortlessly gifted talents like Mun G and Nutty Neithan. The song is a fusion of simplicity and creativity. MunG tags a long his usual spontaneity, witty lines and catchy punch lines and is complimented by the enormously talented Nutty Neithan whose delivery on any track cannot be missed. Andre is behind the beat and he plays along with the song’s simplicity with a consistent stereo tempo that cuts across the entire track. MunG gives us a dose of his clever poetry and no brainer humor. In his first verse, he tries to woo a one “girl dem” by singing praises of the size of his nether regions. Nutty Neithan, like a passerby, does not waste time making his mark. He does his sensational patois in split seconds and certainly does make his presence felt on this one. The song is a typical Nutty Neithan-MunG collaboration and with its catchy chorus, it ought to be making a whole lot of club rotation. The video The video is shot by heights montage that brings the audio’s simplicity to the visuals. He drags MunG, Nutty Neithan and a couple of freestyle dancers to a basement parking lot to dance as they please throughout the entire montage. The video is plain and its lighting is influenced by the multiple hues of blue that are signature of the entire song. Besides the freestyle dancing and Nutty Neithan’s notorious rubadubing of video vixens, there is not really much to write home about this video.

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Body & Soul

Living I Relating

HEALTH

CAN’T A GIRL JUST FLIRT? BY IRENE M. NAMARAH

et me make this clear. It is the men who spoilt the good ol flirting that used to happen on social media. You flirt with him once and he’s already in your inbox hounding you. Asking for your phone number and directions to your place. If you refuse, he will unfriend you, block you or never speak to you again. Now we fear complimenting a man’s sexy looks. Or the way he expresses himself. You just settle for “nice pic” or an emoji and that’s it. Nothing like “I wanna roll on those badass abs...” Or “Damn those lips are making me feel hot.” Now we have zeroed in. We flirt with only those guys abroad. The ones who show zero signs of coming to the Pearl in the next five years. Yes. But even those ones we are picky. He must be of a certain type that draws his window curtains to read a good flirt. Not the ones who show signs of diving into your inbox asking for nudes. So you will find that among thousands of friends, you only have two guys that you have no qualms flirting with. Yes. We ladies love to flirt. Make a guy go all giddy. It makes a girl feel powerful. We are not mean with our compliments. What’s wrong with making a guy feel sexy? No strings. We just sort of dread the after compliment. And FYI, most girls don’t flirt with guys they intend to bang. We just be there secretly smitten. Sending you secret signals so that you come inbox and we go right down to business. Damn how I miss the good ol flirting. Today you flirt with a guy and everyone is calling you a sex-starved whore.

How to nap right

relate Unlocking the matters of the heart

Internet

SCI-FACT

Survey finds cigarette breath the biggest first date turnoff Wondering… how to make a bad impression on a first date? Here’s how...

Puff a little… A cigarette might be viewed by most as the most ideal way to calm your nerves before a first date, but research say it is a bad idea. The long story

A survey by oral health company DenTek has found that 52% of people wouldn’t kiss someone on a first date if they had cigarette breath. Leaning in for a kiss on a first date is a dangerous game at the best of times, but it seems that it shouldn’t be attempted if you have had a cigarette beforehand. According to results from a survey by DenTek, a US-based oral health product company, 52 percent of people they asked would back out of a kiss with someone who had cigarette breath. The smell of cigarettes polled worse even than famous mood killer garlic, which would apparently deter just 27 percent from

eeling sleepy in the afternoon is normal. It does not mean you had a big lunch, or you are not getting enough exercise, or that you are depressed. That is just how animals’ cycles work -- every 24 hours, we have two periods of intense sleepiness. One is typically in the wee hours of the night, from about 2am to 4am, and the other is around 10 hours later, between 1pm and 3pm. If you are a night owl and wake up later in the morning, that afternoon sleepiness may come later; if you are an early bird, it may come earlier. But it happens to everyone; we are physiologically hardwired to nap. Naps provide different benefits depending on how long they are. A short nap of even 20 minutes will enhance alertness and concentration, mood and coordination. A nap of 90 minutes will get you into slow wave sleep, which enhances creativity. If you sleep deeply and uninterruptedly the whole time, you will go through a full 90-minute sleep cycle, and recoup sleep you might not have got the night before. Try not to sleep longer than 45 minutes but less than 90 minutes; then you will wake up in the middle of a slow-wave cycle, and be groggy. Plus, find a nice dark place where you can lie down. It takes about twice longer to fall asleep sitting up, and make sure you are not too warm, because this can lead to oversleeping.

making out on the first date. However, for those lucky enough to pass the breath test, technique is a potential pitfall as 12% said that was their main turnoff. The study also showed that 87% of men expected to kiss with tongues on a first date while just 37% of women felt the same way, surely leading to some disappointed men and some awkward silences. Breath is clearly important, but the poll should probably be taken with a pinch of salt given that it was conducted by an oral health company. There must be worse crimes on a first date, such as bringing along your ex or suggesting a menage a trois…

Something else: Fiddling with your cellphone

is just another big first date no-no, according to dating site WhatsYourPrice.com. Thirty percent of women and 25% of men found it the biggest turnoff, even worse than ‘inappropriate touching’ which scored 28% from women.

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Study I Chillax I Live It

Campus Buzz

KAMPALA UNIVERSITY HIKES RETAKE AND SPECIAL EXAM FEES

he Kampala University main campus based in Kansanga has reportedly increased retake and special exam fees starting effective this semester. Information reaching Campus Bee indicates that students will now be required to pay a whooping Shs200,000 for retakes up from Shs50,000 the university has been charging for retakes over the past years. Other fees affect students who require re-sitting an exam that they were unable to attend known as ‘special exams’. The students who used to pay Shs50,000 will now be required to pay Shs100,000 starting with

he Law Development Centre (LDC) started the week’s long orientation program of the new Bar Course Students for the academic year 2018/2019 on Tuesday. Most of activities are taking place in the Kampala branch auditorium for both Kampala and Mbarara campus students. The orientation will run until September 28th, 2018 with activities ranging from addresses from the Director of the LDC, Frank Nigel Othembi, Annette Karungi Mutabingwa (head bar course) and department heads. The different sessions are interactive with students making inquiries and lobbying for clarifications about the bar course about different speculations. Othembi welcomed the students into the Centre and urged them to be compliant with the rules if they are to pass the bar course without any issues. He also urged the pioneer students of the Mbarara campus to be comfortable with their allocation of campus

OUR CRUSH Matooke Republic’s crush this week is Tumuhirwe Esther from MUBS

LDC starts New Students’ Induction stating that anyone dissatisfied with the placement should withdraw his or her admission and try again next academic year where the same random allocation will be conducted to distribute campuses for the students. Only a few students with genuine reasons for campus transfer were accepted. The administration made a commitment to give the same treatment to each campus and emphasized that Mbarara was not a separate institution but an extension of a teaching and learning center. The students, Othembi, said would have the same timetables, do the same exams at the same time save for a change in the staff that will be conducting the classes. The director also mentioned that he personally asked that all his class allocations be transferred to be “fortunate” Mbarara campus which he says is a pilot study before campuses are open in Lira and Mbale.

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Fashion

Trends I Slaying I Killing It

Emmanuel Bagwana

Fashion Designer

How would you describe your style? My style is mostly casual and comfortable. I always prioritize comfort but also like to make a statement every once in a while. African prints are always my go to when I need to dress up because of the natural texture as well as the fact that one can play with them in so many ways.

CELEB STYLE

What is the one fashion item you cannot live without? I can’t live without denim. It’s my uniform irrespective of the day of the week or the weather because of its functionality as well as the fact that it’s timeless. What is your worst buy ever? My most recent worst buy has to be some very good looking non brand name sneakers I bought online. The treads got completely wiped that I once took a tumble after it rained because they became too slippery!

TREND ALERT! TIERED DRESSES SKIRTS /

s fashion week nears its close, we are taking notice of some of the biggest rends that will be domination in the coming year. One of those is the tiered dresses/ skirts. This old school trend was seen in some of the collections showcased by fashion power houses like Mui Mui, Gucci, and Chanel. This fun and versatile trend will work great for your casual look, mostly when you need a dressier look without much effort. The tier element on the skirt makes it stand out, giving you a very enviable look.

What styling trick works for you all the time? Finding the right fit beats anything else. You have to know what needs to be hidden and what needs to be shown. Many men with big bellies like to wear very fitted shirts and end up looking like marshmallows! Men like me that don’t exactly have a flat stomach should always avoid shirts that sit tight on their stomach and hips.

When it comes to styling these piece, you could wear your tiered skirt with a body suit and subtle jewelry to complete. Or you could have on your tiered dress and accessorize it with a bamboo style bag for the perfect finish. And this trend works for all body types, so do not feel intimidated to try it out.

Any item we would not find in your wardrobe? You would most definitely never find a fake Gucci or LV belt or outfit. I would rather wear a high street brand than a fake designer brand anyday.

street style @beatsbyderyk Welcome to 2018, where skinny jeans are now unisex.

@urban_fam_ug Getting on the sporty trend is effortless.

@nancymwai Peplums are a classic for sure.

Thursday, September 27-October 3, 2018 /MATOOKE REPUBLIC 13

Money I Trade I Executives

Business

MTN introduces

FOREX RATES Currency Buying Selling USD 3,814 3,824 GBP 5,011 5,024 EUR 4,496 4,508 KSH 37.76 37.86 TSH 1.67 1.67

virtual credit card

briefing

BY STAFF WRITER

M Non-tax compliance costing Uganda - URA

“Many Ugandans will not hesitate to ask for services yet they don’t want to honour their part of the bargain when it comes to paying taxes. This is a very big challenge to the country...” Dr Protazio Begumisa, the commissioner incharge of internal audit and compliance

TN Uganda and Mastercard are set to diversify Mobile Money services in Uganda after unveiling a virtual card for payments on or offline. The innovation has been created by MTN Uganda in partnership with Mastercard and United Bank for Africa (UBA), who announced the service will enable quicker, safer and more convenient online payments globally. Through this partnership, MTN MoMo customers will use a virtual card to shop or make payments at the vast network of global outlets accepting Mastercard payments. The launch of the virtual card that is known as MTN MoMocard will ensure MTN’s ability to provide its customers access to products and services previously a preserve of physical credit card holders while diversifying its mobile money portfolio, the telecom firm said. Additionally, the partnership will result in a wide range of cutting-edge digital payment solutions being introduced in Uganda. “MTN MoMo is helping to connect more Ugandans to new forms of commerce,” said Wim Vanhelleputte, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Uganda. “Our affordable mobile financial services are positively impacting communities and lifestyles in Uganda. This is evidenced by the phenomenal growth in both the number of customers and volume of transactions over the years,” he added. Like a debit card that is linked to a bank account, the MTN MoMocard is linked to a customer’s MTN MoMo account but is accessible on any type of mobile phone. All a customer has to do is dial 165*70# and follow the instructions. The MTN MoMocard can be used on any merchant platform that accepts Mastercard – locally and globally and as the MTN CEO said, consumers

Elsa Muzzolini, MTN General Manager, Mobile Financial Services making a presentation that travel frequently for business or leisure, or those that shop online will enjoy the convenience of the easy-to-use solution. Ngozi Megwa, Vice President Market Development, Sub Saharan Africa, Mastercard said, “Besides the ability to connect more consumers to a solution that enables them to pay without cash, the virtual card also supports the growth of e-commerce in Africa and supports businesses who want to appeal to a wider audience. Digital payment is shaping commerce, the backbone of any economy. We are excited about the MTN partnership and its ability to connect us with an

audience hungry for innovation.” The MTN MoMocard is powered by United Bank for Africa, which facilitates the payment transactions online, both locally and internationally. “UBA is excited to be the bank partner with Mastercard and MTN on this milestone project that not only enhances convenience for mobile money customers but also the utility of the service. The bank recognises the role of technology in enhancing financial services delivery and welcomes future similar partnerships,” said Johnson Agoreyo, the UBA Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.

Strive Masiyiwa

“Small big ideas”... What are yours? M

ost people in Africa live in rural areas. We will never truly develop Africa until we can take entrepreneurship to these areas! Today I want to look at “small big ideas” that can transform rural communities or are already doing so. I want to hear from entrepreneurs doing “small big things” in rural areas, either for-profit or as social investors. “Small big ideas” are impacting communities all around the world, even through “entrepreneurially-minded” policymakers. Write to me about anything you are doing, or have seen, that constitutes a “small big idea” that is changing people’s lives. As an entrepreneur, you should always challenge yourself to find solutions to improve the lives of rural people and empower them to generate higher incomes. Let me start with something I have been

working on with my wife and daughter with the help of some family friends in South Africa:

“An egg a day for under-fives.”

During my last board meeting at the Rockefeller Foundation a few months ago, someone shared with me an expert study about the impact of eggs... a “small big idea”! For those who are interested, I will share the link in the Afterthought below. Now I am sure everyone on this platform knows that malnutrition is one of the greatest challenges affecting poor rural children in some parts of Africa, as well as other parts of the world. “Stunting” is a condition resulting from poor nutrition and affects children’s’ size and height, as well as their learning potential in school. Children who suffer from stunting may have difficulty concentrating, and thus fall behind their peers in the classroom. This tragedy not only affects the individual children, but also robs a nation of its future

workforce, ultimately contributing to low economic development for the whole nation. Nutritionists, policymakers, economists and philanthropists have battled to deal with stunting for decades. In some African and South Asian rural communities, stunting affects as many as 40% of the kids!

What can we do?

While there are many solutions being developed, one study which caught my attention found that if you feed an infant one egg a day up to age five, you can cut incidents of stunting by 47%... When I showed the study to one of my daughters she asked, “Why don’t we feed the kids eggs?” “Okay. Let’s put together a project team where we locate regions with a high concentration of stunting, supply them with eggs and see what happens,” suggested her mom. We then consulted a friend of ours who runs a KFC on how we can secure enough

eggs to supply schools in rural areas. “You can train smallholder farmers to rear “layers” and buy their produce. Any young entrepreneur can be trained to raise chickens. They key is to give them a guaranteed market for their eggs...”

Stay tuned!

“An egg a day for under-fives” is just one “small big idea” of ours, with many beneficiaries now, and into future generations... (I will update you later as our research and pilot project continue). Meanwhile let me share the “big” idea: It helps to deal with the health of the nation and its future workforce. It can stimulate an industry. Do you know how big the egg industry is worldwide? It can stimulate a national economy. Do you have a “small big idea” for rural entrepreneurship? Let’s talk.

To be continued. . .

14 MATOOKE REPUBLIC/ Thursday, September 27-October 3, 2018

Sport

Opinions I News I Trivia

UPL: The contenders, SPOILers and jokers STARTIMES UPL OPENING FIXTURES

Friday, September 28, 4pm Vipers SC v Ndejje University, St Mar y’s URA FC v Paidha Black Angels, Nam boole KCCA FC v Tooro United, StarTimes Onduparaka FC v Nyamityobora, Gree n Light Stadium Mbarara City v Express FC, Kakyeka Stadium Kirinya Jinja SS v SC Villa, The Migh ty Arena Bright Stars v Maroons, Mwererwe Saturday, September 29, 4pm Police FC v BUL FC, StarTimes Stad ium

Vipers SC In brief: Kitende-based Vipers Sports Club are the UPL defending champions after claiming their third title with a deadline 4-1 win over relegated UPDF 4-1 at St Mary’s stadium. The Venoms collected 65 points, four better than second-placed KCCA FC. Head coach: Javier Martinez Espinosa Home ground: St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende Our classification: Title contenders Prediction: 2nd Despite losing star players Milton Kariisa, Nicholas Wadada and Ismael Watenga, Vipers have beefed up their camp in the transfer window. But with a new coach finding his feet in Ugandan football, they will certainly compete but possibly surrender the title back to KCCA FC. SC Villa In brief: After a long

time of waiting for a title, last season seemed to be Sports Club Villa’s best chance as they led the table for the longest time, only to end up as mere pacesetters who eventually settled for third place. Head coach: Moses Basena Home ground: Namboole Stadium Our classification: Title pretenders Prediction: 3rd The Villa camp was been more of a battle ground during the off season–it was so bad the club president Ben Misagga had to resign. The new administration is solid however, and could ensure Villa challenges. Onduparaka FC In brief: West Nile side Onduparaka had a mixed season but managed to stay hard footed, resulting into its best season in the UPL with a fourth place in only their second campaign in the top flight. Head coach: Asaph Mwebaze Home ground: Green Light Stadium, Arua Our classification: Spoilers Prediction: 4th Despite not winning trophies, the Caterpillars have staged impressive campaigns and with their fortress in form of the Green Light stadium and an excellent manager in Asaph Mwebaze, it will not be dissimilar this season. A top five finish is

possible. Kirinya Jinja SS In brief: Just like Onduparaka, Jinja SS has proved a hard nut to crack at home and mastered the art of staying ‘relevant’ in the league of big boys. Head coach: Charles Ayiekoh Lukula Home ground: The Mighty Arena, Jinja Our classification: Spoilers Prediction: 5th With a number of new talents added, Kirinya is capable of rubbing shoulders with the big boys and I tip them for another top five finish. URA FC In brief: Despite having significant resources at their disposal, the tax collectors never showed signs of being the top team they once were throughout last season. Perhaps the fact that Sam Ssimbwa is now in charge will change that. Head coach: Sam Ssimbwa Stadium: Namboole Stadium Our classification: Spoilers Prediction: 6th Arguably the most popular candidate for a mid table finish. URA has been in decline for so long it is hard to remember they were champions barely a decade ago. While they will be hard to beat, as Ssimbwa’s sides usually are, they are some way

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Opinions I News I Trivia off challenging for the title, but will also certainly improve.

from relegation, and with a good coach in James Odoch, should survive.

Police FC In brief: The Cops started fairly well, then struggled in the second half of the opening round after losing reliable striker Hood Kaweesa. They regained their feet in the second round and escaped relegation. Head coach: Abdallah Mubiru Home ground: StarTimes Stadium Our classification: Spoilers Prediction: 7th With the lessons of a relegation threatened campaign learnt from last season, the Cops should be better under Abdallah Mubiru’s tutorship and could compete with the likes of Onduparaka, Kirinya and URA. Maroons FC In brief: Maroons finished a respectable ninth but it was their record 18 draws that provided one of the queer facts of last season. The Prisons team was hard to beat with Asaph Mwebaze as coach and expect no big difference even with the change of management to the seasoned George Nsimbe. Head Coach: George Nsimbe Stadium: Luzira Prisons Grounds Our classification: Spoilers Prediction: 8th Maroons is another team that will be a hard nut to crack for the big boys. Ultimately, however, they will neither compete for the top four places nor get drawn into the relegation conversation.

Express FC In brief: The country’s oldest football club narrowly survived relegation last season, having to wait until the final day to ensure their top flight status was intact. A host of administrative changes during the off season have breathed new life into the Red Eagles, however. Head coach: Kefa Kisala Home ground: Wankulukuku Stadium Our classification: Survivors Prediction: 11th A lot has been done to redeem ‘Mukwano Gw’abangi’ but in terms of player recruitment so much has been lacking. They will survive relegation but a top 10 finish will be a surprise.

BUL FC In brief: The Jinja-based side struggled last season mainly due to administrative reasons but they were eventually resolved thus managing to scoop a top 10 finish. Head coach: Peter Onen Home ground: Abel Dhaira Stadium Our classification: Survivors Prediction: 9th BUL has been consistent in previous campaigns and it should have enough to maintain its UPL status. Nyamityobora FC In brief: Nyamityobora FC was utterly dominant in their pursuit of top division, football and booked their spot fairly comfortably. They have arguably the most fanatical following of the three UPL teams based in western Uganda, and are certainly the most ambitious. Head coach: James Odoch Home ground: Wankulukuku Our classification: Survivors Prediction: 10th In their maiden season, Nyamityobora’s main task will be keeping themselves safe

Bright Stars In brief: Bright Stars only excelled in making a trip to their Mwererwe home ground a tough one for any team seeking to collect maximum points. Head coach: Fred Kajoba Home ground: Champions Stadium, Mwererwe Our classification: Survivors Prediction: 12th Bright Stars is likely to miss out on the top 10, but should still be good enough to maintain their top flight status. Mbarara City *** In brief: Mbarara City for action last season with high, some would say unrealistic expectations, and it showed as they sacked more coaches than any other club in the name of getting results. Head Coach: Livingstone Mbabazi Stadium: Kakyeka Stadium Our classification: Strugglers Prediction: 13th Mbarara City’s main problem last season was the high rate of changing coaches. If they attempt a repeat this season, they could find themselves playing Big League football next year.

ing for their improvement on the pitch, and they will probably be a regular in the relegation zone and ultimately go down. Ndejje University FC In brief: Ndejje University Football Club won promotion to the Uganda Premier League after nine years in the Big League but the university team, while decent, is not likely to be good enough. Head coach: Raymond Komakech Home ground: Ndejje University playground, Ndejje Our classification: Strugglers/Jokers Prediction: 15th With their youthful team and an obvious lack of top flight experience, the university team is likely to be right back in the Big League next season. Paidha Black Angels In brief: Paidha Black Angels (PBA) is regarded West Nile’s favourite football club, even more popular than Onduparaka. They booked their promotion spot after defeating Kitara FC in the playoff final at the StarTimes Stadium in June. Head coach: Richard Tamale Home ground: Green Light Stadium Our classification: Strugglers/Jokers Prediction: 16th PBA will be no different from fellow newcomers Ndejje University. Theirs will be a season-long battle to survive relegation, but one they will lose.

BETTING TIPS Bruno Birakwate with

Thursday: September 27, 2018 ITALY: Serie A 20:00

Spal - Sassuolo

Over 2.5

22:00

Empoli - AC Milan

SPAIN: LaLiga 21:00

Alaves - Getafe

21:00

Valladolid - Levante

23:00

Girona - Betis

Over 2.5

Saturday: September 29, 2018 ENGLAND: Premier League 14:30

West Ham - Man United