Pope to visit Uganda November 2015

Pope Francis waves to reporters at Rome's Fiumicino International airport, Sunday, July 5, 2015 - AP

 

Pope Francis will visit Kenya, Uganda, and the Central African Republic in November of 2015. Official word of the planned Apostolic voyage came through a two-sentence statement from the Press Office of the Holy See on Thursday. Details of the Holy Father's three-nation African tour will be released in the coming weeks.

Accepting the invitation issued by the respective Heads of State and the Bishops, His Holiness Francis will make an Apostolic Trip to Kenya from 25 to 27 November 2015, Uganda from 27 to 29 November, and the Central African Republic from 29 to 30 November. The programme of the trip will  be published in due course.

Minister Nantaba’s salary slashed to sh18, 000

Starting this month, lands state minister Idah Nantaba will be taking home sh18, 000 after the Parliament Commission  deducted sh7m off her monthly salary to clear a sh23.7m debt.

The money in question arose from court costs awarded to a one Abby Kasolo Kiberu, who sued the minister for giving away his 38.09-acre piece of land in Wasozi Kitende Village in Wakiso district to another family.

 In an interview with Bukedde on Wednesday, Nantaba said she had been informed by the Parliamentary Commission that the deductions will start this month.

"It is unfair," she stated. "They are going to chop my salary, the salary of an individual, yet whatever I used to do was government work."

 She said earns sh18.7m in salary and allowances every month, of which sh8.78m goes into servicing a loan she got from the Housing Finance Bank.

Like other NRM MPs, Nantaba contributes sh241, 200 to her party every month. She also contributes sh2.66m to the Parliamentary savings and credit cooperative. "It means that they are going to be deducting a total of sh18.68m. I will remain with sh18,000 only. I am bitter," she lamented.

Last Month, court order Parliament to attach Nantaba's salary to clear the sh23.7m debt.   

Suspect undresses in Kampala court

Kampala - A court proceeding ended prematurely when a suspect went berserk and undressed himself.

The LDC Court on Tuesday halted its proceedings when the suspect identified as Kuzairu Mukasa undressed which prompted court to adjourn the session.

Mukasa, 23, a scrap dealer in Owino market had appeared before court to face charges of theft. He is alleged to have broken into a store and stolen hardware materials worth shs20 million, which belonged to Ashraf Mubiru.

Mukasa, verbally assaulted the court magistrate during proceedings, which prompted the magistrate to order wardens to take him outside and lock him up. Before he was taken back to court, Mukasa went nude abusing policemen and bystanders.

A scuffle ensued with the policemen and Mukasa was overpowered and tied at the pillar of the court cells. He sustained minor injuries on the left hand.

The LDC Chief magistrate Jolly Nkore barred journalists from taking pictures of the suspect as a crowd formed to watch the spectacle.  

After police wardens made frantic calls, a police patrol car was brought which took Mukasa away reportedly to the mental health hospital, Butabiika  Read more 

Chameleone to face murder ...again

Maj. Benedict Kyamanywa who is fresh from the AMSOM Somali peace-keeping mission yesterday stormed the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP’s) office demanding for explanations why the file containing murder charges against the killers of his son; Robert Karamagi was closed without the killers being taken to court.
“The murder happened in 2012 during the time I was rushing to Somalia for the mission. The police told me that they were going to investigate and arrest the killers but to my shock when I went to Katwe Southern Regional Police headquarters where the case was reported, I was shocked to be told by officers there that the file had been closed and put away,” Maj. Kyamanywa said yesterday.
In his petition dated Feb 14, 2015 to the DPP and copied to the Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura, Kyamanywa asked the DPP to investigate circumstances under which this murder case file was closed by the police and if possible resurrect it for justice to be served.
“The people who saw my son being beaten and burnt are there and they recorded statements. Even those who participated in the killing also recorded statements admitting to have participated. Chameleone himself recorded a statement regarding this matter admitting that the murder took place at his home so I want to know on what basis the file was closed,” charged Maj. Kyamanywa.

The file was registered at Katwe as KMP/E/01/2013.
Kyamanywa  says that a Senior Principal State Attorney Coroline Nabasa who had tried to frustrate the case during the time of the then DPP Richard Butera insisting that there was no case to answer but when he was transferred the officer took the opportunity to frustrate the case.
The Major who was in company of Detective Ronald Poteri from the office of the AIGP, later held a meeting with the DPP Justice Mike Chibita over his petition.
The DPP later told Journalists in a separate interview that he personally directed for the closure of the file some time last year after he perused it and found no strong evidence on which they could sustain the case in court.
“We had one witness we were supposed to rely on because he had confessed having witnessed what transpired but when we perused we realized that he had made three contradicting additional statements,”
“I have realized there was a big mistake which was committed by my officer because if we are to close the file, we normally call the victims’ relatives and explain to them the reasons why we are doing so and this was not done in this case. As the inspectorate, we prioritize victims because they are our witnesses so we make sure we talk to them to get information where we have gaps in investigation.”
The DPP said they have now decided to re-open the file following his interface with Maj. Kyamanywa.
He said the Major told there was another witness and an old woman who are willing to testify in this case and he (DPP) consequently advised him to go back to Police and bring that fresh evidence.
He said after Kyamanywa has brought his evidence, they will still look at it and reconsider the case.
Karamagi was found badly burnt at Chameleone’s home in December 2012 and he died shortly after being transferred to Mulago Hospital.
Since then the cause of his torture has remained a mystery.

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Tooro King, Oyo to be dethroned....find out why

Members of the Tooro royal family are pushing for a vote of no confidence for King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, for allegedly abdicating his kingdom duties.

Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King Oyo, is the reigning Omukama of Toro, in Uganda. He was born on 16 April 1992 to King Patrick David Mathew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa Kaboyo.

King Oyo's relatives, including his paternal uncles and aunties met in Kampala to push for a change in the monarchy by use of a vote of no confidence.
Speaking in Fort Portal on behalf of the King’s relatives, Prince David Kijanangoma, a cousin to King Oyo said that they have decided to take action against the King for alleged incompetence.
Prince Kijanagoma is the son of the late Paul Kijanangoma, the eldest son of Sir George Rukidi, the former King of Tooro.
He is also the younger brother of Happy Kijanangoma, who was shot dead in Fort Portal in 1999.
The constitution of Tooro Kingdom empowers members of the royal family in consultation with clan leaders to remove the King on grounds of incompetence, incapacitation to lead and illness.
 

13,000 Makerere Transcripts held.....13,000 2015 Graduates to be affected

“We sensed that some marks were changed and we put a committee to investigate it. We are waiting for a report which the university management will work on accordingly. Students are receiving their transcripts. I don’t know the final detail. If you probably don’t get it, then there is a query on your transcript,” Prof Ogwang said.
 How these marks could have been changed (by students) is probably what everyone is wondering right now, but we all know what happened......the staff members in charge were bribed, it's clear, isn't it?

A (former) student from the College of Business and Management Sciences said she wasn’t given a reason why she could not get her transcript, but was asked to return next month.

“None of my colleagues has got a transcript. They said they put the issuance of transcripts on hold because there was a problem. My challenge is that I am applying for jobs with a testimonial but they keep telling me that they need a transcript,” she explained.

 “I went to Senate at the Transcripts Office to pick my transcript but I was told our college has issues so they have not started printing them. I was told that they didn’t include our internship marks while calculating the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). I wondered how then we ended up on the graduation list,” said another affected student from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences who declined to be named for fear of reprimand.

Previous incidents

This is not the first time Makerere University is suffering such a hitch. In October 2012, police arrested two officials in the office of the academic register on charges of altering students’ marks.

There had been complaints from the School of Economics and Management that examination results that had been approved by the Senate and pinned on the students’ notice boards and uploaded on the university website were different from what the school had submitted to the Senate. Little is known on what became of the investigations into the matter.

Mugabe is world's most educated president

Mugabe is world's most educated president, and yes i mean the Robert Mugabe you know, the one who just fell, that's for starters.
 Looking at this guy's profile, one should consider going back to school,

And if you for some reason make up your mind to go back to school, it's my pleasure to wish you well....Take care and remember grades come first......well that's what they told me

Academic degrees first

1. Bachelor of Arts (History and English) (BA) degree from the University of Fort Hare (1951)
2. Bachelor of Administration (B.Admin) from University of South Africa (Unisa)
3. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from the University of South Africa (Unisa)
4. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Economics from University of London
5. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of London
6. Master of Laws (LL.M) from University of London
7. Master of Science (MSc.) in Economics from University of London

The two law degrees were earned while he was in prison (between 1964 and 1975) and the MSc while leading the Zimbabwe government after independence.

Revoked honorary degrees next 

1. Honorary LLD degree from University of Edinburgh (1994), which was however revoked in June 2007.
2. Honorary LLD degree from University of Massachusetts (1986), which was also revoked in June 2008.
3. Honorary LLD degree from Michigan State University (1990), and was revoked on 12 September 2008.

Honorary degrees

1. Honorary LLD degree from Ahmadou Bello University (Nigeria)
2. Honorary LLD degree from Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia)
3. Honorary LLD degree from University of Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
4. Honorary LLD degree from St. Augustine’s University (Tanzania)
5. Honorary LLD degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)
6. Honorary LLD degree from Solusi University (Zimbabwe)
7. Honorary D.Litt. degree from Africa University (Zimbabwe)
8. Honorary D.Civil Laws degree from University of Mauritius (Mauritius)
9. Honorary D.Com. degree from For Hare University (South Africa)
10. Honorary D.Tech. degree from National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe)
11. Honorary D.Phil (African Heritage and Philosophy) degree from Great Zimbabwe University (Zimbabwe)

NOTE: They should learn from him before he dies otherwise he will take his secret to the grave. (This note is actually meant for you)

Other facts of life to learn from Mugabe are one should eat healthy food and stay away from junk, engage in sports and stay away from women, that`s why Mugabe stands tall and alive at 90 while 30 year olds are dying from AIDS.

So valentine’s day is gone and we have to wait for a year?

In a taxi, on my way to…..a place I could call home (of course only on valentine’s day). Someone had done something, something not good, and that wasn’t love in the air, I don’t think love smells that bad. Seemed like it wasn’t going to be my day, but on the other side, someone was waiting (I think someone was waiting, only GOD knows)
So then I’m wondering…..” ladies seem to love men that open car doors for them”, conductors are blessed then, they can have as many as they wish…I mean roses for valentine’s day. But what kind of man (ok, conductor) wants flowers? Get him a rolex, not the watch of course,…conductors can tell the time from the sun and the shadows, they certainly don’t need a watch.
I wish to remind though my brother that, valentine’s day was just 14^th , wake up, go out, make what you spent, and back to rolex, no chicken tonight. If your gift was a phone, then think about airtime and MBs, a car is to fuel, dress to shoes, and TV to subscription, just the same way. Stand warned bro….ensi egumire guy.
Hopefully you were careful enough, so we won’t be worried of junior being born in your “unemployment” time of life, it’s just not good. But if that’s what it is, then think about maturing, prematurely. It works. It has worked for many…..9 months down and you are Taata Junior, or at worst Ssalongo. Think about it, you don’t have to share your thoughts, but maybe someone needs them.
NOTE: If you are looking for Mr. Right, just drag that guy on your left to your right, or just move to his left. The reverse is true for Gents.

No man in the Mweruka tape.......? Nambooze disappointed

Former Bukedde Employee and Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze is an unhappy woman after her 2MBS were wasted when she downloaded Sanyu Mweruka’s sextape. I read that at www.howwe.biz . just to stay safe, you know what people in such positions can do to bloggers like me for that, sue.
“She enjoyed it but only was disappointed because she couldn't see the man's face. That would have probably made the session so much better.”
The vocal MP apparently was heard asking friends, “Why am I not seeing a man’s face? It takes two to tangle...So why??” “I thought this issue touches two people … abakazi tukyali bubbi mu society … already we are becoming victims of Facebook … two (three) are ready in the obscene gutter,” -- she reportedly fumed.
Im thinking someone should inform Fr. Lok about this. It is illegal to watch that video, just like it is to share it., it is even worse to share it, watch it, and talk about it…..publicly.

Mbu she also said : “Nobody is talking about the men in the videos … everyone is talking about the women!”….what would they say about the men surely?? Just wondering. You are probably wondering as well, why not comment with what you think….or maybe you don’t have enough time, for which I would say have a good time, see you tomorrow.
No, just before I leave, I heard Mweruka was sucked……you could apply for that job, you must be fluent in Luganda and able to sing though, you don’t just read the news at bukedde(check sp), you sing.

Bebecool awards or Hipipo awards?????

“The (Bebe cool) fans decide” ……..in the  annual HiPipo music awards. Don’t  wonder anymore which “group” of fans decide.

We have labeled HiPipo Music Awards as a Public Relations machinery for Bebe Cool  and his “family”. And every year, the Gagamel boss scoops these awards with practiced ease. Did we expect change this year? Of course not…..well personally not.

Wasn’t  Eddie Kenzo’s ‘Sitya Loss’ your song of the year, and the singer your artist of the year (thus covering male artist of the year)?……..forgive my inquisitiveness (check spelling) if you are a bebe fan, we are all bebe fans (well just sometimes). ….That’s only when we are playing music, and not listening to it….which is for some reason rare for some of you.

The award winners

Best Young Teens - Abba Mayanja
Best Kadongo Kamu - Irene Namatovu
Best Diaspora - Frank Luke
Best Audio Producer - Diggy Bauer
Best Video Producer - Jahlive
Best DJ - DJ Shiru
Best Song Writer - Jamie Culture
Best Band Song - Akantu by David Lutalo
Best Use of Social Media - Eddie Kenzo
Best Concert Performance - Bebe Cool
Lifetime Achievement - Joanita Kawalya
Best Ragga Song - Pomini by Ziza Bafana
Best Hip Hop Song - Hold You Back by Navio
Best RnB Song - Neera by Radio and Weasel
Best Zouk Song - Gyobera by Irene Ntale
Best Video of The Year - Love You Every Day by Bebe Cool
Best Afrobeat - Mulirwana by King Saha
Best Raggae Song - Love You Every Day by Bebe Cool
Best Afro-pop Song - Go Down Low by Sheebah and Pallaso
Best Female Breakthrough - Spice Diana
Album of The Year - Amaaso Ntunga by Radio and Weasel
Best Male Artiste - Bebe Cool
Best Fans Group - Gagamel Fans
Best Female Artiste - Sheebah Kalungi
Artiste of The Year - Bebe Cool

Congratulations to the winners……who is Spice Diana, what does she do by the way? I didn’t exactly click

Makerere 600 fake degrees??? WTH?

Makerere produces 600 “Chinese ” degrees, my friend likes to call them chinese….everything attributed to fake is Chinese, the phones, the TV sets, …all the other products, you know them, you have them.
On as serious note, 600 is such a big number, this year’s MUK graduates, me inclusive, will have trouble out there. And this article is rather disturbing, you pay tuition for three or four years, you sturdy hard, and for some reason you get to this.
Are you one of us? Oh, I should say sorry, it’s certainly going to affect you…..looks like it has already affected some of us, I’m I not supposed to be at some big organization (say MTN), managing their servers? And you, are you not supposed to be at KCCA? Think about it.
NOTE: There’s lots of grammatical errors, some of which have been left to test your grammar. Deal with it, if you can’t I suggest you apply to me for the job (editor)….that’s if you are not under-qualified, or at worst over-qualified.

Note:
The university's academic registrar has written to all department heads requesting information about how marks and graduation lists may have been altered.
"It spoils the reputation of the university," said one student. "It's unfair to the people that actually graduated on merit. Read more at http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-31426654