Matooke Republic October 18 - 24, 2018 by Matooke Republic

Thursday, October 18-24, 2018

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SHOWBIZ The Johnnie Walker Chills Debut...P.6

SHOWBIZ Tusker Malt Music Lounge... P.7

KAMPALA STREET KIDS BOUGHT AT SHS20K FROM NAPAK MARKET RCED TO n THE KIDS ARE THEN FO ARS WORK FOR MONEY AS BEGG

GOSSIP

MONEY

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather retire as Makeba than Cynthia Morgan...P.8

How much Kanye paid for a week at Chobe...P.3

Marcus back on morning radio..P.6

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Seven Days

Social Media I Trending I Vibe

NEWS DIGEST Bobi Wine accuses Police of dishonesty Debenamz Benishamesoc OneMan With or without the show, we shall still buy the tickets. #Tukopamoja #peoplepower Mutungi Iceberg Yuen Abert But do we need police’s security really when #EddieMutwe z out of the custody???? No-no Nasasira Bruce The truth is that Even if Bobi becomes a president we expect police to work under him so nothing new and Bobi himself knew that he won’t be allowed b’se he has always clearly stated that there are no working institutions so it’s not news OK Geofrey Let’s b real here, most musicians locally, internationally when organising their concerts have some time length of at least two months for the preparations but I see my brother has really not given enough time for this his show, Just three weeks you are making what could be the biggest concert of the year?? How colourful can such a show be? Pliz I beg people are not robots to work in a highway speed like you think Ibrahim Sserunjogi Ka govt Kali very weak, they fear even concerts..police without doubt it is an open political party Bindya Abdul Kalif Paul That’s politics , no politician can give his opponents chance to celebrate victory Kiyemba Ali NEVER waste,tym with the cowards,we saw it coming just sell us the tickets the money acts as a contribution. People power our power # Shane Kinobe Ssebo Hon. The reading on the wall is clear Mukaaya Usama Shama Police is working under the influence of alcohol not Bosco Mukaaya Usama Shama Police is working under the influence of alcohol not Bosco

I have played my part in rebuilding Kampala-says Jennifer Musisi After officially tendering in her resignation letter to the president on Monday, KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi has applauded herself for playing a pivotal role in transforming Kampala during her seven years tenure. In she mention lots of projects she has worked on like markets, roads, schools, hospitals among others. Musisi’s resignation takes effect on December 15 2018. However, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has celebrated her resignation saying she has been blocking the desired fundamental freedom in the city. Bobi Wine bodyguard granted bail

54 police officers transferred

Gulu High Court has temporarily granted bail to Edward Ssebuwufu alias Eddie Mutwe, the bodyguard of Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi. In presence of family, friends and counsels, Komakech Kimala and Asuman Basalirwa, Justice Stephen Mubiru accepted Eddie Mutwe and his co-accused Musa Ssenyange’s bail application ordering them to return to court on December 3, 2018, together with 33 others who are facing similar treason charges. Mutwe has been in custody since August 25 when he was reportedly picked up from Equatorial Mall by plain-clothed security men.

IGP, Martin Okoth Ochola has transferred a total of 54 police officers to various stations around the country. However, in the most notable transfers, ASP Joseph Bakaleke Gwaido who has been the DPC for the CPS has been transferred to Kiryandongo, SP Jackson Mucunguzi, has been moved from Makerere University police station to Jinja Road police station as DPC to replace SP Eliau Osega who has been transferred to Lamwo, SSP Samuel Bamuzibire who has been in the police Field Force Unit has been appointed the commander of 999 system.

Museveni commissions new Source of the Nile Bridge President Yoweri Museveni yesterday Wednesday, commissioned the New Source of the Nile Bridge in Jinja. The state of Art Bridge has been under construction since 2014, with funding from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the government of Uganda. The Sh41. 1billion Bridge is expected to have a life span of 120 years, pedestrians and cyclist will not be allowed to use the bridge.

Just forfor laughs Just laughs

Kyomukama Mugasho Lydia If l were you l would sing the song to america Kizza Brian Fighting dictator isn’t easy ,,,,, Mubialiwo Jackson Bobi wine n PP supporters don’t need or trust in UG police, y wait for them to approve ur concert. Come 20-10-2018 put on ur red attire n cape and go to Namboole n u jump jump kyarenga. Y do u ask for approval n protection from ur enemy??

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Faisal @PyeparFaisal [Nile Bridge] $125m -4 lane dual highway -525 meters long -52.9 meters width [Napu bridge] $119m - 6 lane highway - 8,346 meters long - 46 meters height The difference is really HUGE!!!! Ruth Nasejje*Esther @ruthdavoice The source of the Nile Bridge would have been given a local Ugandan name like Nasejje... (Don’t mind me I am just having a conversation with my phone) But get all updates about the launch on Lawrence‫@ ‏‬mutesa_ The bridge in Lagos was opened in 2013, before they started even constructing the nile bridge. It is smaller (width). Yes, the govt is full of thieves, but the money we get from China hasn’t been that easy to steal. We should worry about how we’re going to pay. Nice bridge tho.

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Kanye West I Good Life

News

Kanye’s dollars that froze Chobe for a week

BY MOSES ABEKA

n a phone conversation with Chobe Safari Lodge on Friday, they broke the news to us that they were closed to the public until October 19. They did not say how much the American multi-million rapper was paying for his week-long stay though. Well, renting Chobe Safari Lodge, a 5-star internationally recognised facility does not come cheap. Strategically located on the plush greenery of the banks of River Nile as it snakes its way northwards in Murchison Falls National Park, Chobe Safari Lodge is a gem with scenic views and heavy population of several wild animals in their natural habitat living in perfect harmony with the luxurious facility. So, how much did it cost Kanye West? Here are the numbers. Chobe Safari Lodge has 36 guest rooms (Standards at $397 a day [Shs1.5m] and deluxe at $450 [Shs1.7m]), 21 luxury tents with the most expensive tent at nearly $600[Shs2.2m] a night. It has four suites with the most expensive

suite at $600[Shs2.2m], a presidential cottage where Kanye is reportedly staying at nearly $1,000[Shs3.7m] a night ($935[Shs3.5m] per night) and a family banda at $700[Shs2.6m] a night. It also has a spa, swimming pool, gym and a helipad. In total, these are about 63 rooms. In quick mathematics, let’s say the average price with all activities per suite at $700[Shs2.6m] multiply 63 then by 7 days. That’s a total of $308,700. (About Shs1,173,060,000). Yeah! Let that sink in. But before you do, let us first examine how much Ye (Kanye West) is worth. According to

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The average price with all activities per suite at $700[Shs2.6m] multiply 63 then by 7 days. That’s a total of $308,700. (About Shs1,173,060,000)

Forbes, West’s current net worth is reported to be $250m[Shs9.5trillion]. According to net sources, Kanye West is nearly a billionaire; in American currency folks! His major sources of income include his music, clothing line and merchandise, and marriage to Kim. With $220 per pair of Yeezy 350s, West will need to do just 12 shoe releases of 400,000 pairs over the course of a year to hit $1 billion in sales, according to GQ. His first album, “The College Dropout,” hit number two on the Billboard 200 and still remains West’s best-selling album with worldwide sales of over 4 million copies. In 2013, West went on tour to promote his Yeezus album, which did well commercially. However, the tour took the cake as the

highest-grossing tour of the year, earning him a whopping $25 million. This tour helped him jump 50% in annual earnings, according to UK’s InStyle website. Kanye’s fashion line began in 2009 when he collaborated with Nike to create the Air Yeezys, sneaker shoes that were released again in 2012. Since then he’s premiered his fashion brand at Paris Fashion week. West also collaborated with Adidas to expand his brand, which reportedly earned him $10 million as of 2013. The Kim Kardashian net worth is reported to be $150 million. Also, she’s arguably the most high-profile member of the Kardashian clan raking in $52.5 million in 2015 alone. Feeling dizzy? Let’s get to work and find ways how we can partake of this!

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Expose

Trafficking I Children

Kampala street kids bought at Shs20k from Napak market BY ALEX TAREMWA

hether it is raining heavily or the sun is scorching unbearably, there will be an avalanche of street children on different streets of Kampala City. The children mostly between the ages of four and 11 spend their days begging, some sell retail merchandise whereas the others engage in petty theft of phones, car side mirrors among others. According to Ayivu Constituenct MP, Benard Atiku, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Children’s Forum, over 15,000 children live on the streets in Uganda .

His committee’s May 2018 report however did not explain where these children come from or how they end up on the streets but another investigation by the Christian NGO, Dwelling Places sheds light on the flourishing illegal market in North Eastern Uganda that breeds street children. The NGO’s reports reveals that there is a market in Napak district – Karamoja region – in which children are sold at Shs20,000 and brought to urban areas. Damon Wamara, the country director, Dwelling Places, noted that out of eight districts assessed, Napak leads in sending street children to urban centres, most of whom are forced by gangs to

raise money through begging. “There is a market at Arapai, where the children are auctioned. All you need to go is to give them the type, colour and stature and someone will bring you that child for Shs20,000. That money is the cost of our children,” Wamara said. This, Wamara reveals is regardless of whether the children have both parents who are aware of the trade because they are often too poor and are promised handsome returns when the children settle in well in the towns. Although the police have promised to crackdown on the seemingly flourishing market, the number of

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Eastern region but with little success. The Authority has now resorted to working with NGOs such as Dwelling Places, AfriChild Centre among others to rehabilitate and resettle the street children to areas where they can be more productive. KCCA also passed a directive to arrest any member of the public that is found giving street children any sort of incentive be it money or food that would entice them to prolong their stay on the streets. Police, KCCA faulted In their efforts to get street children off out of urban areas especially Kampala, the police and KCCA law enforcement officers have been faulted for using unnecessary force and sometimes, brutality to handle the vulnerable children. In a Human Rights Watch report last year, police officers, KCCA and local government officials were found to have “frequently harassed, threatened, and beaten, arrested and detained” or robbed young homeless people. The report noted that things are even worse in the government rehabilitation centres from where children escape back to the streets due to the despicable crimes that happen there. In some of the homes, the researchers found out that sexual violence such as sodomy by older boys, inappropriate touching and sexual abuse of girls by some male caretakers exists without knowledge of the authorities. As a result, government ordered the closure of over 500 illegal street children homes across the country. It is now that Karamoja Minister, Eng. John Byabagambi outlined plans to resettle street children to the facilities in Wakiso district and Moroto districts that have been refurbished and equipped to handle the children before they are repatriated to their home areas.

“There is a market at Arapai, where the children are auctioned. All you need to do is to give them the type, colour and stature and someone will bring you that child for Shs20,000.” street children has more than tripled in the last five years according to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) spokesperson, Peter Kaujju. “There are some people that go to Karamoja and convince the parents to send their children to Kampala to go to school. They then make the children beg on their behalf,” he said adding that the authority has been able to prosecute some and continues the pursuit for others.” Kaujju added KCCA has been working with the authorities, public transport companies to curb child trafficking especially from the North

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Infrastructure I News

The commissioned new Jinja Bridge is an architectural and engineering marvel

BY ALEX TAREMWA

pproximately 525 metres long, the new Source of the Nile Jinja Bridge which was commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni is the second longest bridge in East Africa after Kigamboni in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The bridge has a two-way, single span of 290m and end spans of 135m and 100m on the east and west banks respectively. It comprises a dual carriageway, Single-Plane Cable Stay Bridge, with an Inverted Y shape approximately 70-80m pylon. This means that the new bridge is a four-lane affair, with a cable stay - the first in the country. It also has a new asphalt surfaced approach roads of 2.1 km length to the north and south. It cost US$132 million (Uganda shillings 350 billion) to put the architectural marvel and the contract is majorly funded by a concessional loan from the Japanese Government through the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and was built by Zenitaka Corporation Company of Japan. According to Eng. Morris Odoch, the resident project engineer, the new bridge has a lifespan of 120 years and is the longest across a river in East Africa. “The new bridge had a modern monitoring system including surveillance cameras on the bridge deck, which will also capture number for plates to help intercept overloaded cars,” he added. The bridge is fitted with “sinus plates” to the joint’s surface. This enables noise from over-rolling traffic to be reduced by up to 80 % and will be used by only pedestrians and cars. “The new bridge is only for vehicles and pedestrians and we encourage motorcycle and boda-boda cyclists to use the old bridge,” Museveni said. As compared to the old bridge whose speed limit is 20km/ hr, the new bridge is restricted to a maximum speed of 80km/h and is furnished with weigh in motion system on both sides that shall automatically take the weight of the vehicle while on the move. One more thing; the bridge can show colours of a national flag of any country once programmed.

Progress

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Thursday, October 18-24, 2018

Social Mix

Fun Time I What’s happening

Janzi Band revel on Tusker Malt Music lounge induction Janzi Band, an Afro fusion, contemporary and world music inspired youthful group of blokes, has matured into mainstream band over time by leaving lasting impressions on audiences. Their latest exploit has seen them being signed on to headline the Tusker Malt Music Lounge, playing at venues all over the country, once a month, for a year. The band was at the centre stage of a successful launch of the Tusker Music Lounge last Friday at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante. The 19th hole experience saw Janzi Band treat golfers and guests to their sweet sounds at a dinner awarding the best performers of the Tusker Malt Golf Series opener.

Janzi Band: Blowing the crowd.

TUSKER MALT

“Tusker Malt would like give the public the golden chance of being part of a Janzi Band audience, they are a great band and we are giving back to the public by taking them to various places,” said Estella Muzito, head of beer UBL. Since it was formed in 2009, Janzi Band have performed at major events like the Blankets and Wine Festival, Milege World Music Festival in 2013 and 2015, Pearl Rhythm Festival, Bayimba Festival and so many others. The Tusker Malt Music lounge will also help the band promote their latest nine track album Eka, which has songs like Africa, Just a dream, Ngaali, Njabala , River Road among others

MUSIC LOUNGE

Marketing Director Juliana Kagwa: Addressing the crowd. Tusker world: Blended With sweet smiles.

UBL Managing Director Mark Ocitti: Delivering his speech.

Congzzzzz: Winnner’s smile.

Lets get jiggy: One step at a time.

Yes black Queen: Take my word.

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Events I Party Time

On the Scene

JOHNNIE WALKER SUNDAY CHILLS DEBUT AT LA VENTI

Slayers with new trend: Whiskey in a mug?

Sunday chill: This is fresh company..

Last Sunday saw Laventi lounge and kitchen hold the first edition of the Johnnie Walker themed Sunday Chills. Games, Cocktails and good music were the order of the day till late as revelers danced away night. The affair saw carousers from all walks of life get in on the act that promises to become the biggest Sunday plot in future. With DJs Roger, Kas baby and Fem on the turn tables, the night out could not have been better for music lovers who also enjoyed Johnnie Walker discounts and shots. The outdoor event has gates open as early as 3pm to give socialites and corporates a get way on a Sunday afternoon.

The boys: Single means no stresss.

Sip: This is how we drain your money.

JOHNNIE WALKER SOUL SAFARI C

aption for Pic: Sonia Kasagga the Marketing Manager for Stanbic Bank and Roger Agamba, International Premium spirits Manager UBL during a media launch to the concert at Guvnor last Friday, October 12, 2018. For lovers of soul/R&B music, Ginuwine, real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin will be in Kampala for a live concert slated for Saturday, December 1, 2018. The R&B star will take the stage at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the Johnnie Walker Soul/R&B Safari concert to give Ugandans the perfect start to the festive season. The artiste who has sold millions of contemporary R&B albums and

who became a household name after transforming into one of R&Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top artistes during the late 1990s and early 2000s will be performing in Uganda for the first time ever after the Johnnie Walker Jazz and Soul Safari was this year split into two separate events to give fans of both genres the ultimate music experience. Confirmed selling points are Shell Lugogo Bypass, Shell Bugolobi, Shell Kira Road (Bukoto), House of Walker, Sheraton Hotel, Definition Acacia Mall and online via Quicket.co.ug. with discounted tickets that can be purchased with ANY Visa or Mastercard card at the selected outlets courtesy of Stanbic Bank.

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Gossip

Who I What I Where

“Spirits”ofFella,BobMarleyand Cindy bashes Cynthia TupacraidKanyeWestinChobe, Morgan, takes swipe at the media declares self “greatest ever”

ust when everybody had settled down, processing the fact that Kanye West and Kim Khardashian were in Uganda, Kanye West was not about to let the attention wane way, just like that. In a Periscope video that made rounds, a deeply reflective Kanye was seen making claims of how the spirits of Fella, Marley and Tupac flow through him and it is why he makes the best music on the planet.

Kanye West went on to further claim that he is the best living recording artist on planet earth and gave that as reason for being the greatest. Whether it was the spirits of the deceased or Kanye’s close interaction with nature, we do not mind his claims. We are just proud that he is down here, having a great time in the motherland. Another great achievement of the NRM government.

uring the week, celebrated dancehall musician, Cindy Sanyu took to her Facebook page to tell off people that talk ill of her management. In her own words she wrote, “…I don’t have management, I have a team…” She went on to tell people that they do not dictate where they want her to be in her career as long as she is where she needs to be. She later took swipes at “German juice” hit wonder Cynthia Morgan when she concluded her post, “My career journey has been nothing but organic…I would rather be Miriam Makeba than Cynthia Morgan.” All done and said, she went on to bash the media for writing negative articles about her and how she would spend sleepless nights worrying about them and what people thought. She later said that she no longer cared, not even about cellulite, weight, being seen and added an ellipsis perhaps as a way of insinuating that they are many other things that she is no longer afraid of.

Marcus Kwikiriza bounces back on NBS’s “visual” Radio facility

few weeks back, we reported that Next Media services, home to NBS had bought off 106.1, Jazz F.M. We can confirm that the takeover is complete as the station named has since been changed to Next Radio, however, it will maintain the frequency of 106.1 A lot of money has been injected into the project as pictures making rounds on social media show Marcus Kwikiriza chilling in the state of the art studios. Marcus Kwikiriza who had retired from radio earlier on this year to join NBS as co-host of weekly show, Another Round, has bounced backed to the waves. Marcus Kwikiriza will be hosting the morning show, “The Morning Zoo” alongside Qitui who has been in the radio game for the past three years. Next will also be a visual radio as one will be able to see what will be going on in the studio if they happen to stream online. Talk about raising the bar. Next…

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Music I Going Out

TALKING MUSIC WITH TREVOR TAREMWA

Kent and Flosso

BYAFAYO B

Showbiz

likusomako, nabalala balirabirangako, baby girl…ebitabo bali birekawo…” One cannot help simply singing along to this new love anthem from one of the most talented, hardworking and underrated musical duos, Voltage music. Kent and Flosso sing their souls out to this one girl with whom they promise to write down history in the books of love. They craft their story carefully, with well thought out lyrics as they sequentially narrate their journey, from how they met the girl down town in a red dress and this, is arguably one of Voltage’s most outstanding efforts. The production is smooth. A consistent bass tempo fused with subtle piano keys that spells out a love ballad from the word go. The chorus has an infusion of afro beat and RnB that sets pace for the duos effortless delivery. The song has very rich lyrical prowess. Kent in the opening verse becomes a story teller, narrating how he met this dream girl, downtown, in a red dress as they waited for a train. The lyrics have rhyme, they tend towards poetry and they paint a very vivid picture and one cannot simply wait for what the video will look like. In another verse, Flosso alludes to the once popular Television series couple of “Angelo and Ina” as he refers to how great their love will be. The lyrical connection is deep. Kent’s vocal prowess is breathtaking. Ever since the duo’s first song, he has taken tremendous strides as far as his vocal delivery and he sure does justice to this song. On this song, Voltage music not only make love history but also write down musical history as one of the most talented duos we have seen in the industry. Tremendous effort .Very beautiful song.

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Body & Soul

Living I Relating

SCI-FACT

New study shows IS YOUR PARTNER LYING? video games build HERE'S HOW TO TELL relationship skills Parents, relax! Worried about your children playing video games? You can relax now- researchers have found it is actually good for them. Good for kids, good for family. Gaming improves young

people’s emotional, social and psychological wellbeing, and playing games as a family can help build stronger relationships, according to findings by Queensland University of Technology.

The full story…

Letting your children game is good for them and helps them be better at building healthy relationships, research has revealed. The study challenges the commonly held view that sitting in front of a computer creates anti-social, aggressive and lazy behaviour among teenagers. “We are seeing clear evidence of improvements in mood, stress reduction, increased feeling of competence and autonomy and really strong feelings of being connected with the people they are playing with,” director of QUT’s games research and interaction design lab Daniel Johnson said. “Games that kids are playing require lots of strategy, require teamwork and while they’re playing they’re chatting about things going on in their life - so it’s a social experience at the same time.” A recent survey showed about 94 per cent of children aged 6-15 play video games regularly. Dr Johnson said parental involvement was the key, combined with playing age-appropriate games (for 8 to 10 hours a week). “But how you play is more important than how much or what you play - so if kids are playing with friends or family and playing cooperatively, then that’s really going to help them build relationships,” he said. Evidence suggests children who don’t play at all can be socially disadvantaged because they cannot engage with their peers in discussions about popular culture and Dr Johnson recommended a “balanced media diet”. Good for boyfriends too? The study didn’t say anything about it, but we really want to believe gaming is good for boyfriends too.

relate Unlocking the matters of the heart

obody likes to feel they’ve been lied to, much less that it is a partner who isn’t being entirely honest. Given that you probably know your partner more intimately than anyone else in your life, it’s tempting to think that you would also most likely to know when they are lying to you. Yet actually, the opposite is true. What makes it harder to tell if someone close is lying, is simply because you have invested a lot more trust in them than any other person. They key things to look out for in a partner lying to you are changes in their behaviour which become more noticeable – they become more secretive, less (or more) affectionate, or simply steer clear of everyday things such as avoiding eye contact. The reverse of this could be the

case too –changes in behaviour as much as the behaviour itself. There are, however, a few things you could still look out for to give you hints about whether or not your partner is lying: Are they acting a little different lately? Detecting a lie could come down to studying little (or big) changes in behaviour. Are they bowing out of plans more often, or maybe they are acting more distant lately? It could be that they are loading you with affection in a way that seems odd. Well, whatever the case may be, if you notice that your partner is acting different, that could be an important sign that something is up. Status updates say something different So your partner told you she would be staying in on Friday, but she somehow

showed up on Insta looking like she was enjoying herself out in the club, or his plans appear to have changed way too fast? Well, that happens sometimes, but if you think it happens a bit too frequently, it could mean your partner isn’t honest about their plans in the first place. Someone tells you your partner is lying So most of the relationship advice you will read will tell you that if someone else tells you that your partner is lying, it is best that you ignore those messages. Those could be ‘haters’, the sermon will tend to go. So it’s better to keep the peace by nurturing your ignorant bliss, right? Wrong. If someone else tells you that your partner is lying, it is definitely worth investigating.

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HEALTH

Tips to sharpen your memory BY PAUL ISABIRYE

hey say that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old adage simply isn’t true. The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change—even into old age. A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you are a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or someone getting on but looking to preserve and enhance your grey matter as you age, there are lots of things you can do to improve your memory and mental performance. Here are some of them:

Give your brain a workout

Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to “use it or lose it.” The more you work out your brain, the better you will be able to process and remember information. But not all activities are equal. The best brain exercises break your routine and challenge you to use and develop your brain. These include challenging the brain, such

as learning a new kind of music, or something rewarding.

Do some physical exercise

While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn’t mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp. It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Exercise also enhances the effects of helpful brain chemicals and reduces stress hormones.

Laugh out loud, like, really

You have heard that laughter is the best medicine, and that holds true for the brain and the memory as well. Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specific areas of the brain, laughter engages multiple regions across the whole brain. Furthermore, listening to jokes and working out punch lines activates areas of the brain vital to learning and creativity. So, laugh out loud. Like, seriously!

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Study I Chillax I Live It

Campus Buzz

UCU LAW STUDENTS WIN MOOT COMPETITION IN KENYA

he moot court culture has greatly escalated and has seen various Ugandan university teams partake in these prestigious competitions to achieve not only victory but also the amazing experience to do with it. Moot court competitions are basically early preparations that shape law students for the court practice in the actual legal field. As early as year one, students are encouraged to engage in them to have the “court feeling.” Various international moots have seen gallant law students from MUK,UCU, IUIU and others represent the country say, the CEHURD moot, IHL(international humanitarian law) moots, All Africa moots, not forgetting the JESSUP moot which is every mooter‘s dream moot lifetime achievement. For the past consecutive years, Uganda Christian University has surpassed them all and represented well enough to make it for the JESSUP moot that occurs in Washington DC. UCU won the recent 3rd biennial Strathmore Moot Court 2018 held from the 11-12 October, at the Strathmore University in Kenya.

OUR CRUSH

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

Over 300 Makerere University students in marks fraud

lfred Masikye Namoah has raised his concerns following the irregular circumstances under which several students received free marks after failing some examinations. In a letter dated October 8, 2018 to the first Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Okello Ogwang, the Academic Registrar notes that there was generally poor performance of students in the course EHR 3102 Critical Thinking, a course unit under Bachelor of Ethics and Human Rights for semester one in the 2017/18 academic year. According to Masikye, only 159 out of the 325 students offering the course passed the paper and 155 failed while some missed the paper over undisclosed reasons.

Masikye added that 206 students were added 10 marks each, 44 added between 6-9marks, 30 added between 1-5 marks, 18 students added between 11 and 15 marks while four students didn’t receive any additional marks. More details in Masikye’s letter indicate that the highest increment of marks was 28 awarded to a student with registration number 14/U/7602/PS while another student Registration Number 15/U/21417 had his/her marks reduced by six. Masikye asserted that circumstances under which the marks increment was done are unclear and wants the university to investigate the matter. “The minutes of the Department of Phi-

losophy where the students’ marks were considered were not availed. Based on this, it can be concluded that there was no systematic increment in the marks to students. The marks were allegedly arbitrarily awarded by the former Head of Department,” Masikye states It should be noted that Makerere University fired four staff members for forging marks and smuggling unqualified students onto the 2017 graduation list. The fired staff include; Dr. Isaac Okullo, the Deputy Principal of the College of Health Sciences, Dr. Rose Chalo Nabirye, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Fatuma Nakatudde, the Deputy College Registrar and Paul Apunyo, a senior Administrative Assistant among others.

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Fashion

Trends I Slaying I Killing It

Brenda Maraka

Fashion Designer

ow would you describe your style? A mixture of simple but classic items. Ranging from sports wear, shorts, T-shirts, many little black dresses. Basically anything that makes me feel happy as long as I don’t look outdated works. And then there is that day when I just feel like being a Queen those moments of I am here don’t pretend you can’t see me. I wake up and just go overboard, face beat 3mts trail, crown and all.

CELEB STYLE

TREND ALERT!

ESPADRILLES I

f you are all about comfort when it comes to your footwear, then these shoes are just what you needs. And the comfort is just the bonus point, because they are very stylish and work well with most of the casual outfits you may put together.

What is the one fashion item you cannot live without? My perfect fitting black blazer. Works like magic with nearly everything in my wardrobe.

These unisex steppers will work great for your denim look, whichever way you choose to style them. For instance, you can have on your mum jeans, paired with a button down shirt and add your espadrilles as the completing accessory. Or you could wear them with your shorts and polo t-shirt. Add some sunglasses to this and you are good to go.

What is your worst buy ever? Many years ago my mum gave me money to buy school shoes and I chose to go to owino for a second hand pair. 1st day back in boarding school I realized one shoe had just been covered black but it was actually brown. I had to endure it for the entire term What styling trick works for you all the time? Always have simple make on. Eyebrows done and lip color it instantly makes me look Chic even when you are dressed down. And then my perfect fitting black blazer always comes in handy. If I am not sure of what to wear, I always pull out something black and team it up with a bright coloured scarf.

These also come in both light and dark shades, so you have a variety to choose from. Plus,if you are frequent traveler, you may want to have these on your travel must-have list.

Any item we would not find in your wardrobe? Denim hot pants. You wouldn’t find them in my wardrobe. My days for those items are way gone I just don’t see where they fit into my life.

street style

@dimithilda Looks like velvet is going to be making a come back.

@mantshaba Less is always more, when it comes to fashion

@fatumaasha This look is giving us Rapunzel vibes.

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Money I Trade I Executives

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

briefing

UNBS reduces certification fees

“Previously they were certifying products at Shs800,000 for each permit they take. Now we shall be categorising these enterprises on whether they are micro, small or medium.” Mr Godwin Muhwezi, the UNBS principal communications manager

Business

Phoenix eyes 57% growth

as it rebrands to MUA Insurance BY OUR REPORTER

aving traded in Uganda as Phoenix Assurance since its incorporation in November 2003, the insurance company will now be simply known as MUA. And MUA, the seventh biggest firm in the local insurance industry announced the goal is to grow business by more than half following its change of name. “Our board of directors has set some ambitious targets for MUA, Uganda and indeed for our entire group because we strongly believe in the potential for growth and further development across East Africa and the Indian Ocean,” said Bertrand Casteres, MUA Group CEO and chairman of MUA Uganda. Uganda and East Africa have recently become attractive destinations for anyone searching for oil and gas, infrastructure and agriculture opportunities; areas which the MUA Group said it will actively explore to grow its market share and business by acquisition across the region. “We are currently looking at synergistic businesses that meet our requirements and will allow us to achieve one of our major strategic goals – to grow Eat Africa’s contribution to the Group’s profits to more than 50% within five years,” said Mr Casteres. In 2014 Mauritius Union Assurance Company Ltd (MUA) bought Phoenix Assurance Group, taking over all the latter’s subsidiaries in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda. Three years later, in September 2017, the insurance Group launched a three-year strategic plan codenamed Ambition2020 that is supposed to guarantee 57% growth by September 2020. Following the buy in, Mauritius Union Assurance Company, started an integration process with its East African acquisitions that has now been completed with this rebranding. “By operating as one entity across all the six countries, MUA will now be able to offer its Uganda clientele a longer list of products, with

Managing Director, MUA Uganda, Mr Latimer Mukasa several brought in from especially the Mauritius headquarters. It also means a Uganda client can seamlessly transact with MUA in any subsidiary in other jurisdictions and vice-versa,” said Latimer Mukasa, the MUA Uganda Managing Director. With insurance penetration in Uganda standing at below 1%, Mr Mukasa was positive that these Group ambitions could be met especially with the emergence of opportunities in oil and gas, infrastructure and agriculture, coupled with increased

awareness campaigns countrywide and positive law amendments where for instance, marine insurance will only be underwritten locally. “Insurance is a factor of the economy. You cannot have a tiny economy and expect to have a huge insurance industry. In Africa, Kenya at 2.8% plus South Africa and Egypt, have stronger insurance industries because they have pretty much enjoyed good, stable political environments and are much larger economies than Uganda,” said Mr Mukasa.

Strive Masiyiwa

Pause: How will new technologies help us build Africa’s century? It’s up to us. Let’s move quickly

s some of you know, I just returned from the World Bank/IMF annual meeting in Bali, Indonesia where I spoke on a panel about emerging technologies and how they will impact peoples’ lives in every way, especially in poorer countries around the world. You all already know: Jobs will be lost. Lots of them. But, jobs will also be created... How many? That is up to our own planning and vision -- as businesses, governments and civil society, as well as researchers, inventors, and you... Yes, there will be winners and also some losers (especially those who don’t plan ahead). One reason I still have this FB platform is because I want all of you, and all of Africa, to emerge as winners in the digital age they now call the Fourth Industrial Revolution. ”What is in your hand?” You know you will

never stop hearing me ask this. A few days ago, I published an op-ed [an article expressing an editorial opinion] about something I deeply believe in: Africa’s great entrepreneurial talent. If we can truly unleash Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit, we can lead the world in pioneering technology-fueled inclusive growth, and more. I will give you a link to the op-ed below and share some of it here. As most of you know, I am co-chairing the Pathways for Prosperity: Commission for Technology and Inclusive Development, with Melinda Gates and Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. Both of them participated in the panel on “harnessing technology for inclusive growth” earlier this week, alongside me and several others. At the Commission we’re working to provide developing countries, in particular, with positive ideas and practical tools to prepare

and plan ahead for the revolutionary changes that new technologies are already unleashing throughout the world. We want to hear from you, too. Here’s a link for the Senior Class to a new report: “Charting Pathways for Inclusive Growth: From Paralysis to Preparation”... https://pathwayscommission.bsg.ox.ac.uk/ charting-pathways-r…. If our African governments put the right polices in place, including educational curricula and skills training for all ages that prepare our people for the jobs of the future, I am convinced more than ever that we can compete with any region in the world. But we must move quickly. One key area of research is how to raise value from agriculture – using advances in data analytics, biotechnology and communications to improve farm yields and logistics. Most of you know that at least 60% of Africans live in rural areas and most de-

pend on agriculture for their very survival. I started the current #Re-ImagineRural series with that thought in mind and also because I passionately believe its huge potential. I am not alone in believing that agriculture is one of the key frontiers for African entrepreneurs. We’re seeing, for instance, an exciting range of “precision agriculture” apps being pioneered in places like South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. Are there any such innovations in your countries? If we seize the day, the possibilities opening up right now through digital communications, artificial intelligence, enhanced data management and other technologies are limitless. The Pathways Commission is eager to hear new evidence and ideas, and learn from the voices and visions of entrepreneurs like you:

To be continued. . .

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Business

Work I Innovation I Enterprise

Umar Ssenoga’s nail craft

earns him 200k a day

jobs Branch Manager

Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management with Two years’ experience Deadline: October 29 2018 Email: vacancies@redcrossug. org

Reproductive Health Uganda Available employment opportunities; Reproductive Health Officer, Communication Coordinator and Accounts Assistant Deadline: October 25 2018 For more info; www.rhu.or.ug

Programme Manager

BIZ ON A BUDGET BY PAUL JJEMBA

here was a time people cared so much about price before opting for a particular service. Not so now, at least according to Umar Ssenoga, a manicurist who has discovered from experience that the more one perfects his or her skills, the more likely they are to get clients who respect their pricing. It is something Umar describes as “honing your craft”. After his Senior Six in 2014 at Masaka SSS, Umar visited his uncle, who worked as a manicurist then, for his vacation. It was at this point that Umar began his nail art design career which has birthed him all his success despite starting as a lowly nail cutter! “During my vacation I did not go to my uncle just to rest. My brother trained me how to cut nails, filing them and how to apply polish. This was something I was happy doing,” Umar told Matooke Republic. After a period of one year, he had acquired enough experience to work on clients without his brother’s supervision. He then began doing mobile manicuring along busy arcades, city streets, malls and at other times worked on orders that came along through a phone call. “I did not shy out moving along the streets with my plastic box which

contained the nail working tools like the file, nail polish, and glue among others. “I did not mind much about not going to campus because there wasn’t enough money to carry on with further studies. However, my early successes in the field made me believe that I will get to the university one day. On a good day I could make about Shs25,000 and I was tasked to report with only Shs5,000 to my brother since he owned the tools I was using,” Umar revealed.

“

I did not mind much about not going to campus because there wasn’t enough money to carry on with further studies. However, my early successes in the field made me believe that I will get to the university one day...”

It took Umar eight months to save Shs1m. This was one thing that persuaded his brother to top up with a Shs3m loan to help him to open a unisex salon, known as Trendyz Unisex Salon, off Salaama road. In the salon, Umar works as a nail pro, working with a team of nine. He told us he makes Shs200,000 on a good day. Umar attributed his success to a number of factors with the major one being the continued research on what is trending and what his clients like. “The worst thing is a manicurist thinking that low prices alone can make clients happy and loyal,” Umar added. Among the success Umar has attained, is that not only is he his own boss but he is now a second year Bachelor’s of Business Administration student at Kyambogo University. This is not to say he does not encounter challenges. He mentioned an increase in the prices of materials and tools used for making innovative nail art designs, as well as the stiff competition as a result of the salons sprouting in every corner every other day. The 27-year-old nail pro is not about to give up on his nail game. For that reason, he opted for an evening study program to give himself time to make money at his salon.

Organisation: Community Driven Network Uganda Qualification: Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Social Administration, Human Rights, Public Administration or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: October 31 2018 Email: communitydrivennetwork@gmail.com

Out grower Manager

Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Finance, Administration or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: October 31 2018 Address: P.O.Box 121 Jinja

Technician

Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited Qualification: Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: October 31 2018 Address: P.O.Box 121 Jinja

Senior Mechanic

Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: October 31 2018 Address: P.O.Box 121 Jinja

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Organisation: Nurture Africa Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or related fields with Five years’ experience Deadline: October 31 2018 Email: brian@nurtureafrica.ie

Bursar

Organisation: Neca Company LTD

Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related fields with Two years’ experience Deadline: October 25 2018 Email: Kissyfur@nca.co.ug

Branch Manager

Organisation: VERMA CO Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: October 26 2018 Email: hr@bajajverma.com

Workshop Manager

Organisation: VERMA CO Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: October 26 2018 Email: hr@bajajverma.com

CRM Manager

Sales Executive

Accountant

Organisation: VERMA CO Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, with Three years’ experience Deadline: October 26 2018 Email: hr@bajajverma.com

Showroom Supervisor

Organisation: VERMA CO Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administrationwith Three years’ experience Deadline: October 26 2018 Email: hr@bajajverma.com

IT Officer

Organisation: VERMA CO Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields with Three years’ experience Deadline: October 26 2018 Email: hr@bajajverma.com

Thursday, October 18-24, 2018 /MATOOKE REPUBLIC

Opinions I News I Trivia

teams and stars as NBA returns The regular season of the NBA returned this week. Which are the teams and the stars to watch? And can anyone stop Golden State Warriors?

Sport

BETTING TIPS Bruno Birakwate with

Saturday: October 20, 2018 ENGLAND: Premier League 14:30

Chelsea - Manchester United