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STRUGGLING: Busoga United held to goalless draw in Ayiekoh’s debut

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STRUGGLING: Busoga United held to goalless draw in Ayiekoh’s debut

By Musa Kikuuno

Busoga United’s new coach, Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, began his tenure with a goalless draw against Buhimba Saints United at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

The match marked Ayiekoh’s first game in charge, replacing Eric Ndifuna who parted ways with the club recently. Despite the draw, Busoga United showed promise under their new coach, but were unable to find the back of the net.

In other FUFA Big League results, Blacks Power edged Calvary 2-1, while Gaddafi defeated MYDA by the same scoreline. Arua Hill also secured a 2-1 win over Paidha Black Angels, and Kataka beat Kiyinda Home Boys 1-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.

The next round of matches is scheduled to take place on 29th November and December 1st, 2024. Busoga United will travel to face MYDA FC at Kagunga PS in Bukedea on Sunday, 1st December, 2024, at 4 pm.

At the end of the season, three clubs will earn promotion to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

CONNECTED: Kamuli cannula girl finally meets Bobi Wine

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CONNECTED: Kamuli cannula girl finally meets Bobi Wine

A video of a young woman passionately running after a Bobi Wine procession in Kamuli with a cannula on her hand, an indication that she was still under medication, trended on the internet.

Bobi Wine, real names Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentsmu, the President of National Unity Platform (NUP), was in Kamuli during the party’s countrywide tour.

Her health-risk gesture was interpreted by the NUP faithfuls as a sign of love for the party and the party. Many called for Bobi Wine to meet his passionate fan and party supporter.

This wish has been granted today, 25th November 2024, when Bobi Wine met the young woman who has been identified at Peace Mutesi.

“Do you remember the young lady who had a cannula on her hand but was passionately running after our caravan in Kamuli District earlier this month during our #NUPCountryWideTour ?

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Well, she has finally met the President for a one on one. She identified herself as Mutesi Praise and reiterated that her motivation for regime change is the desire to see a functional Uganda where the people are economically empowered. We appreciate her willingness to be a player in achieving a NEW UGANDA.” NUP posted on their social media platforms.

This meeting has been welcomed by the party supporters calling the meeting a beautiful moment. Meanwhile, NUP’s Organization and Mobilization teams spent the weekend in Busoga sub-region constituting mobilization structures at grass root level. “What’s encouraging is the great enthusiasm for change demonstrated by the people in Busoga who feel they have been marginalized by the regime for four decades now,” NUP said of what they saw in Busoga.

“It is our prayer that these constituted structures work hand in hand with other comrades in other regions as we steer towards liberation. We charge them to preach the gospel of change to everyone and also remind the citizens about their duties and responsibilities in realizing the Uganda we all desire,” the party added.

FOCUSED: Uganda Cubs embark on AFCON 2025 U17 qualifiers journey

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FOCUSED: Uganda Cubs embark on AFCON 2025 U17 qualifiers journey

By Musa kikuuno

The Uganda U17 national team, also known as the Uganda Cubs, has kicked off training at FUFA technical center Njeru in preparation for the upcoming AFCON 2025 U17 qualifiers – CECAFA Region.

The qualifiers are scheduled to take place from December 14th to December 28th this year in Uganda. The associations’ 9 members will send teams for the qualifier tournament.

According to Team Manager Ibrahim Mutyaba, the boys are in good form and are looking forward to qualifying for the third time in a row.

The Cubs last qualified for the AFCON in 2019 and were set to participate in the 2021 tournament in Morocco, but it was unfortunately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Head Coach Brian Senyondo revealed that the team has been focusing on fitness during the initial days of training.

He expressed his satisfaction with the boys’ progress, stating that they are not far from achieving the desired fitness levels.

However, Senyondo noted that only 27 of the 33 summoned players have reported to camp, with the remaining players set to join soon after completing their educational commitments, including A-level exams.

As the Uganda Cubs embark on this exciting journey, they will be looking to build on their past successes and make a strong case for qualification to the AFCON 2025 U17 finals.

RESCHEDULED: Here is why Busoga Masaza Cup semis were postponed to next week

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RESCHEDULED: Here is why Busoga Masaza Cup semis were postponed to next week

By Musa Kikuuno

BUGEMBE – The Busoga Masaza Cup organizing committee has postponed the semi-final ties that were scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

The decision to postpone the games was made as a mark of respect following the passing of Lt. Kibirige, who served as the secretary of the Busoga Masaza Cup organizing committee from 2016 to 2021.

The semi-final ties have been rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 27th, at the same venue, with the fixtures remaining unchanged.

Buzaya will face off against Bukono at 12:00noon, while Butembe will take on Bugabula at 3:00pm.Entrance to the stadium will be UGX2,000.

The committee has urged fans to turn up in large numbers to pay tribute to Lt. Kibirige’s memory and to support their favorite teams.

The Busoga Masaza Cup organizing committee has expressed its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Kibirige, who played a significant role in the development of the tournament during his tenure as secretary.

JAIL BOUND: No police bond for PDM theft – Museveni directs

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JAIL BOUND: No police bond for PDM theft – Museveni directs

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern directive to Regional Police Commanders (RPCs), prohibiting the granting of police bond to individuals accused of embezzling funds for the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga programs.

The President Tuesday was addressing the leaders of the Teso sub region at Kumi Municipal Grounds. He emphasised the importance of safeguarding funds meant to uplift Uganda’s village economies.

This was during the second day of the ongoing Presidential wealth creation assessment tour in the Teso Sub-region which commenced on Monday, November 18th,2024.

“I have received reports from ISO about individuals stealing PDM money. Some were arrested but given police bonds,” the President stated.

“I now direct the RPCs, no more police bonds for anyone who has stolen PDM or Emyooga money. If you give a police bond, I will ‘bond’ you myself.”

President Museveni also warned that such leniency undermines efforts to defend the village economy and vowed to engage the Chief Justice to put an end to these practices.

“This money is for transforming communities. If someone steals it, refunding alone is not enough, you must refund and also go to jail. Was it given to you as a gift?” he asked rhetorically.

“PDM and Emyooga funds are critical to Uganda’s development and must be protected at all costs. No one should play games with this money. We are transforming lives, and we won’t allow anyone to derail that mission,” he also noted.

The President also criticised the practice of deducting bank charges from PDM funds before they reach beneficiaries.

“I demand that the Ministry of Finance covers all bank charges. Recipients must receive their full amount, no deductions, no additions,” he declared.

President Museveni assured the public of continued support for PDM, with UGX100 million allocated annually per parish.

The Vice President also highlighted the government’s initiatives, such as Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model, as transformative tools helping Ugandans transition into the money economy.

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among expressed gratitude to the President for his unwavering commitment to the development of Teso Subregion, highlighting his efforts in empowering the area through government initiatives such as the PDM.   

BURDENING: Malaria remains a leading limitation for children’s survival in Uganda

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BURDENING: Malaria remains a leading limitation for children’s survival in Uganda

Experts have called for increased funding to the Ministry of Health in order to end malaria deaths, especially among children and pregnant mothers if Uganda is to end malaria related deaths and ensure that the infants don’t just survive but thrive while growing up.

The call was led by Jane Irene Nabakooza, Senior Medical Officer & Technical Lead for Malaria Chemoprevention and Vaccines at the Ministry of Health, during a Press Briefing held at Parliament, ahead of the National Children Malaria Conversation Week.

“Malaria is one of the limitations of child survival and child thrival. A child that has suffered from malaria can’t compete with another child with another child that hasn’t suffered from malaria because they don’t have the same mental levels as the child that hasn’t suffered from malaria.

We also know that a mother that has suffered from malaria during pregnancy is likely to give birth to a child that is mentally retarded in terms of making judgments, emotional control,” remarked Nabakooza.

Geoffrey Mutiwa (Bunyole West), explained that the National Children Malaria conversation week set to occur as prelude to the International Children’s Day and the initiative will spotlight the devastating impact of malaria on pregnant women and children, while at the same time underline the critical funding gaps that perpetuate its prevalence and rally Ugandans to act against malaria.

He further added that Malaria in pregnancy isn’t just a health issue, it is a national crisis, it affects mothers, babies and the future of Uganda, thus the need by Parliament to fund free Fansidar for women across all health facilities in order to significantly reduce malaria related deaths and provide healthy survival rates.

“Malaria remains Uganda’s most significant health challenge especially for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children. And according to the Annual Global Malaria report 2023, Uganda is among the top three countries globally with the highest malaria burden.

Annually, over 3million cases of malaria are reported among children leading to over 50 deaths every day 28 of which are children under the age of 5years,” said Mutiwa

MITIGATION: Uganda Unveils Forestry Compensation Strategy to Tackle Energy Sector Emissions

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MITIGATION: Uganda Unveils Forestry Compensation Strategy to Tackle Energy Sector Emissions

On Friday, November 15, 2024, Uganda took a significant step toward addressing climate change by launching its Alliance for Climate Forestry Compensation Strategy during the UN Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku.

The initiative is part of the Alliance for Climate Resilience (ACR), which aims to unite stakeholders in promoting sustainable energy generation and utilization while addressing the country’s unique challenges in energy access, affordability, and security. 

The Forestry Compensation Strategy is designed to guide Uganda in developing projects that generate carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector, especially emissions related to the country’s oil and gas projects currently under development. 

Speaking at the launch, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, emphasized the need to balance energy development with environmental sustainability. She noted that while Uganda is endowed with abundant natural energy resources and a favourable climate, preparations must be made to address the emissions generated by oil and gas projects under development.

“As we develop our energy projects, we must prepare for the greenhouse gas emissions they will generate. We have identified government and district forest reserves to offset these emissions,” Nankabirwa said. 

Eng. Michael Mugerwa, General Manager of the Uganda Refinery Holding Company, a subsidiary of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), highlighted the strategy’s reliance on nature-based solutions. Key interventions include Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) projects. Mugerwa stated that these projects aim to achieve an initial carbon drawdown of up to 1,000,000 metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to Uganda’s energy projects. 

A pre-feasibility study has already identified potential sites for carbon drawdown, targeting approximately 65,000 hectares of degraded land for reforestation and 220,000 hectares of threatened forests for protection under REDD+. ACR seeks to establish strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors to secure land and implement these projects effectively. 

ACR represents a collaborative platform that includes government ministries, agencies, development partners, private sector entities, and other stakeholders, all working together to advance climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in Uganda’s energy sector. The initiative builds on Uganda’s Energy Transition Plan, launched at COP28, which provides a roadmap for sustainably developing the country’s energy resources. 

The launch of the Forestry Compensation Strategy underscores Uganda’s commitment to aligning energy development with climate resilience. By integrating nature-based solutions and fostering collaboration, the country aims to balance industrial growth with global environmental goals, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy practices.

OIL & GAS: Buyende cited among new areas for petroleum activities

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OIL & GAS: Buyende cited among new areas for petroleum activities

Buyende district, in the northern part of Busoga sub region, has been mapped for oil and gas exploration activities; the energy ministry has confirmed what has been a speculation for years.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development recently announced new areas for petroleum activities. These are Moroto-Kadam Basin, Lake Kyoga Basin, and Hoima Basin. A basin (also known as a sedimentary basin) is a depression in the Earth’s crust that is formed by plate tectonics.

Buyende district is located in the Lake Kyoga Basin, a 7831 km2

exploration acreage located centrally in Uganda . the basin is named after Lake Kyoga, a fresh water body that links the great and majestic River Nile from Lake Victoria and up north to Egypt via the Sudans.

Other districts in the Lake Kyoga Basin are Amolatar, Kaberamaido, Dokolo, Apac, Serere, Soroti Pallisa, Ngora and Nakasongora.

The Moroto- Kadam Basin is a 5672 km2 exploration acreage consisting of Kumi, Nabilatuk, Katakwi, Napak, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Bulambuli, Kween, and Bukedea districts.

The Hoima Basin is a 3,741 km2 exploration acreage with Hoima, Kikuube, Masindi, Kagadi, Kibaale and Kakumiro district. Already Hoima and Kikuube have had a taste of exploration activities since they are in the Albertine Graben Basin currently being developed for oil and gas production.

The announcement of the three basins by the energy ministry was made in accordance to section 47(5) of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013.

TECHNOLOGY: Ugandans for Huawei LEAP Digital Talent training in Shenzhen China flagged off

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TECHNOLOGY: Ugandans for Huawei LEAP Digital Talent training in Shenzhen China flagged off

The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Tuesday flagged off the Ugandan participants to attend the 2024 Huawei Leadership, Employability, Advancement Possibility (LEAP) digital talent training in Shenzhen China.

The Prime Minister encouraged the participants to take advantage of the opportunity represent Uganda with the highest levels of patriotism, emerge victorious and contribute positively to the labor force. “Thank you, Huawei Technologies Uganda, for this initiative and your commitment to the technological advancement of Uganda over the years.” said the Prime Minister.

As Huawei’s flagship corporate social responsibility program, Leadership Employability Advancement Possibility (LEAP) program has been held consecutively since its first launch in 2016 in Uganda. Up to date, a total of 50 Ugandans have benefited from this program through physical trainings held in China, and another 162 beneficiaries have joined the program virtually and obtained certificates. 

Ssali Gao, the Deputy Managing Director of Huawei Technologies (Uganda) Co. Limited, highlighted that Huawei acknowledges Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) have become crucial growth engines for many different industries.

As an ICT leader, Huawei is committed to promoting ICT industry development in Uganda, and aims to drive long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Huawei also seeks to close the gap between knowledge learned in the classroom and the skills required by the industry, and enhance knowledge transfer.

Talent development is crucial for the growth of any industry. The rapidly growing ICT industry has greatly changed business models and customer requirements. As a result, across the ICT talent ecosystem there is an urgent need for large numbers of technical staff who can address the challenges posed by this transformation. This is the main reason for such initiatives from Huawei.

The five, merit selected Ugandan participants,alongside with other global participants will have the opportunity to explore and attend various trainings in areas of;

Technology and innovation

Basic and advanced levels will be proposed to have a better understanding of key technologies such as 5G, cloud computing and AI. You will also hear from scientist, experts, or professors who share their perspectives on a wide range of topics from cyber security to smart city.

Discovering Huawei

This set of courses has been designed to give a glimpse at Huawei’s history and technological developments from different angles: a corporate presentation showcasing the evolution of the company, and through virtual tours of Huawei campus and flagship stores to discover the different aspects of the company.

Leadership & Career Development

Discover the 7 habits of the highly successful people, learn how to work in a cross-cultural environment, or understand the strategic leadership model etc.

Traditional and Modern China

Chinese culture discovery remains a key feature of the program. Specially selected Chinese documentaries and virtual tours of Chinese scenic spots are available anytime to provide flexibility for the participants to enjoy at your own rhythm.

STEADY GROWTH: Uganda economic development thriving 

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STEADY GROWTH: Uganda economic development thriving 

Uganda’s economic transformation from December 1985 to December 2023 reflects significant changes, largely due to the ideological shift introduced by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in 1986.

At the time, Uganda was grappling with the aftermath of political instability and economic challenges, including rampant informal trading (magendo) and illegal business practices.

With the NRM’s rise to power, the government implemented a ten-point programme aimed at national recovery, peace, and stability.

One of the key pillars was the move away from direct government involvement in business, which included privatization of state-owned enterprises.

The focus shifted toward creating policies and initiatives designed to reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth.

Programs like Entandikwa, Emyoga, and the Parish Development Model were introduced to increase household income and promote grassroots development.

These initiatives aimed to empower communities, particularly in rural areas, by providing access to capital, skills training, and financial services.

The ultimate goal was to uplift living standards and improve economic opportunities for all Ugandans.

To ensure the continued success of these programs, it is crucial for Ugandans to actively participate and support government efforts. Embracing these initiatives can help sustain the positive trajectory of the economy and ensure that the benefits of growth are widely shared across the population.

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