OPEN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES RESUME AHEAD OF TIGHT SOPs

 

STORY BY: ATWIINE RHONET; EDITING BY: TUMUSIIME JOHNIOUS

After six months of the closure of all public gatherings including places of worship, open church Sunday services resume on the 27th of September, 2020 following the presidential speech last week.

According to President Museveni, during his national address on the status of COVID-19 in the country, all worship places were allowed to open following strict SOPs to ensure the safety of worshipers.

"Church leaders must ensure this directive is adhered to along with other SOPs of social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands before entering places of worship," Museveni says.

On top of that, only seventy people are allowed inside the church per service. However, night prayers and Sunday school for children were canceled as they monitor the situation.

In a bid to put all these measures in action, churches like Lubaga Cathedral have been seen registering worshipers before entering the church, a limited number of attendance, and sanitizing their hands as well.

 

However, reports indicate that the number of people in churches exceeds seventy but with social distancing observed.

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Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Ugandan Anglican Bishop says, it's challenging to choose the seventy people to attend church. Thus, people to attend church are to be chosen in good faith and others will pray online. Letting all people pray on Sunday means having 75 church masses a day which is impossible

In addition, more requirements like sanitizers, masks for church choirs, and materials for offertory collection are needed to ensure safety. Therefore people should be patient and should also continue conducting family prayers at home as it has been.

Currently, prayer services have been adjusted from three to four in order to have more people attending church. However, the usual church services have been cut by thirty minutes.

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BUKOTO MID WEST TO FACE NEW DEVELOPMENT

It has come to our knowledge that Mr. Kasisi Abraham Talik, a man of great vision is one of the persons contesting for Member of Parliament for  Bukoto Mid West Constituency. Talking to our reporter, Mr. Talik, a resident of Mpumudde Parish, Ndagwe Sub County in Bukoto Mid West Constituency - Lwengo District, said this is the right time for the people of Bukoto Mid West to enjoy the fruits of the tree they planted themselves in their own area.

"I am not only a born of this constituency but also a grown-up of the same. I have realised the necessity of my participation in the serving of my constituency and my district," Talik says.

Talik also told us that he is the right person to trust, and that he is confident because he can see the ball rolling towards him.

"I have the vision! I want to see development in my constituency, yet without having my vision effected, development remains a dream not a reality."

Talik advises the people of Bukoto Mid West and Lwengo District to be very careful and wise as they cast their vote, saying that a mistake made during an election is a mistake to regret not only throughout the political term but throughout the future of the area.

"It is important to consider individuals, gauging their abilities and their love to serve you. It is not about one's wealth, appearance or education levels; it is about one's honesty," Talik claims.

In regard to standing as an independent candidate, Talik says he does not want to be limited by policies or affiliations as he serves his people.

"At this time our constituency needs individuals not parties. Parties are good but they are not too necessary in the present situation. Bukoto Mid West needs a person who can listen to all people, consider all persons equal and then serve them without limitation. That is the reason I come as an independent candidate - I don't want to separate or be separated from my people," Talik explains.

According to the Kasiisi Abraham Talik Manifesto 2021 - 2026, Talik is to put much emphasis on the five pillars of development, I.e. Education, Health, Electricity supply, Clean water and Roads construction / rehabilitation. On top of that, Talik promises to promote the agricultural sector which he believes to be employing about 75% or more of the total population of Bukoto Mid West Constituency.

"I am committed to implementing a comprehensive policy package that will accelerate the transformation of the agricultural sector, enhance agricultural productivity, increase agricultural output, and create new and well-paying jobs. Our plan is to make Ugandan farming, cattle keeping and fishing communities, drive the transformation of the sector," Talik states in his Manifesto.

SUMMARY ABOUT BUKOTO MID WEST CONSTITUENCY

Bukoto Mid West Constituency is one of the constituencies that compose Lwengo District. It was declared constituency in the year 2001 with the Late Hon. Kezimbira Miyingo being its first Member of Parliament. Currently, Hon. Joseph Muyomba who was beaten in the recent NRM Primaries Election is the Member of Parliament for Bukoto Mid West Constituency.

The constituency covers two Sub counties and one town council, sixteen Parishes and one hundred ninety villages. Most residents of this constituency live on Agriculture especially crop farming (peasantry) as their main occupation and source of income.

About 53% of the population in Bukoto Mid West are female. A bigger percentage of the residents are the youth and children. According to Lwengo District Local Government Statistical Abstract 2018 - 2019, the constituency has a total of twenty UPE Schools, six USE Schools and one Government BTVT (Technical) School. 

The whole constituency has only three government health centres with one in Ndagwe Sub County and two in Lwengo Rural Sub County.

SUMMARY ABOUT TALIK (THE CANDIDATE IN QUESTION)

Full Name: Kasisi Abraham Talik

Date of Birth: 12th September, 1993

Name of Father: Late Kasisi Abdullah Akim (R.I.P)

Name of Mother: Mrs. Nakalema Haddijjah Kasisi

Clan: Nte

Religion: Muslim

Nationality: Ugandan

Profession: Business Administration and Management / Public Administration

Occupation: Managing Director at Naptech Engineering Company Limited

Education:

Primary: Kyeyagalire UMEA P/S - Ndagwe

Secondary: Ndagwe SS

High School: Mbuulire HS

University / Tertiary: 

Victoria University: Bachelor's Degree in Enterprise Resource Planning

Petroleum Institute of East Africa: Certificate in Petroleum Data Analysis

Ndejje University: Diploma in Public Administration

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ALLOWS SCHOOLS TO RESUME FOR FINALISTS, DECLARES A DEAD YEAR FOR THE REST

BY: ATWIINE RHONET

President Museveni has allowed schools, technical, and all institutions to reopen for only finalist students with effect from October 15th, 2020.

On the 18th of March, 2020, the president of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued the first strict thirteen directives to be followed by Ugandans in a bid to curb COVID-19.

Among these, the major was the closure of all the primary and secondary schools as well as all the universities and tertiary institutions for a month starting on the 20th of March, 2020 at midday.

One of the Secondary Schools during the lockdown (empty compound view)

However, on Sunday 20th of September, 2020, Museveni said that after a long period of over five months, schools will reopen to allow finalists to complete the syllabus and sit for their national examinations.

“We have decided to reopen schools for candidate classes including P.7, S.4, and S.6 plus finalists in tertiary institutions like colleges and universities. We believe that the number of these is small ” Museveni says.

On top of that, he explains more that according to experts,  it is safe for finalists to resume because they are only 1.5 million which represents only 10% of the total number of 15 million learners in the country.

“Each group will have a bigger space for social distancing. If they follow Standard Operating Procedures, they will be safe. The cost of waiting any further is very high because of the jam of transition.”

“If the batch of 2020 don’t move on, what will happen to a batch of 2021? We can’t afford to have both in 2021. It can be done safely if people cooperate ” he adds.

Museveni, however, noted that non-finalists can only be thought of in January thus declaring it a dead year.

Previously, private school owners have called upon the government to come to their help since they borrowed money from various financial institutions.

Therefore President Museveni, assisted by getting loans from the Uganda Development bank whereas private teachers can make use of the shs20 billion put in their Sacco.

Museveni said since Ugandans have tested both scenarios of no deaths because of the lockdown and one of laxity and death, they should be careful with their lives.

“Our scientists are sure if people strictly adhere to guidelines, they will be safe. Many people moved on by listening to the advice of false prophets that the virus was not there. In this case, by showing negligence and disobedience we are reaping more sickness and deaths,” he said.

“We should put emphasis on the observation of SOPs. Provided SOPs are strictly followed at a personal and group level, the virus can be contained.”

In accordance with the 14th presidential address, which raised hopes of going back to schools, parents and students have been in preparations but all their wishes landed on deaf ears.

Currently, Uganda is easing the lockdown by allowing some businesses that were suspended to operate. The major one being public transport which is to operate at half capacity.

Uganda has recorded 6287 cases and only 63 deaths since the first case of Coronavirus was recorded in March.

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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY'S ICONIC MAIN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ON FIRE

 

BY: ATWIINE RHONET AND OCHOLA ISAAC

The signature of Makerere University has caught fire leaving invaluable property and records shut down.

According to Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, the fire is believed to have started at midnight from the roof spreading to floors that house both records and finance departments. Fire and rescue services responded and managed to contain its spread, however, several offices were affected.

“The Police Fire Brigade is trying to put out the fire which has now covered almost half of the roof. It’s a trying moment for us,” the university tweeted.

On top of that, also offices of records, Finance, Vice Chancellor's, Audit Administration and the basement full of archive files spanking the whole University history are all destroyed.

According to the university, efforts to save the left-wing of the building which houses the Human Resources and staff records of the university were being defeated by the highly powerful flames whose blaze was increased by the wooden furnishings.

Julius Katerega, the institution's guild president says, " the face of Makerere University has been destroyed because those were one of the most important centers of our university".

However, Barnabus Nawangwe, the Makerere University Vice-Chancellor advice and promise all the student, staff, and the public that the ivory tower is to be restored as soon as possible.

" It is a very dark morning for Makerere University. Our iconic Main Administration Building caught fire and the destruction is unbelievable. But we are determined to restore the building to its historic state in the shortest time possible. " He tweeted.

Currently, the fire has come as Uganda is on wait for today's presidential speech on the COVID-19 situation. Parents and students are eagerly hoping to have education institutions open.

About the main building

According to Makerere University, the Main Administration Building was completed in 1941 under the leadership of George C. Turner, the Principal, Makerere College (1939-46).

Earlier in 1938, the duke of Gloucester, representing His Majesty King George VI had cut the first sod for the construction of the building on 3rd November.

The Main Building with its unique 20th-century British architecture is easily Makerere’s most recognizable symbol and was constructed with funds from the Colonial Development hours.

The building’s construction was greatly delayed by a scarcity of resources to purchase materials as Britain and her allies grappled with the expenses of World War II.

As a result, some of the carpentry work had to be done on-site at the Technical College.

The Principal then focused on turning Makerere into a University College and establishing buildings. As a result both the St. Francis and St. Augustine Chapels were completed in the same year 1941 and by 1944, plans for the establishment of a School of Civil Engineering at Makerere were already being discussed by the British House of Common.

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SIX POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED OVER THE DEATH OF A BODA BODA RIDER

 

Kabanda, the deceased

BY: ATWIINE RHONET

Uganda Police Force has announced Emmanuel Kabanda who set himself ablaze dead after being denied access to his motorcycle that was impounded at Kireka police station.

According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala deputy police spokesperson, on Sunday at around 8:30pm, Kabanda's motorcycle was impounded at the police station over violating the presidential directives on COVID-19. Suddenly, Kabanda passed on Thursday night.

“Emmanuel Kabanda, who allegedly attempted to commit suicide, was last night pronounced dead at Kiruddu Hospital where he was receiving treatment. The deceased’s body is currently conveyed to city mortuary Mulago for a postmortem, ” Owoyesigyire says in a statement.

Luke Owoyesigyire, the Police Spokesperson

However, six police officers all attached to Kireka Police station have since been arrested for requesting for a bride from the deceased inorder to release his motorcycle.

“Inquiries kick started to ascertain the exact cause of the attempted suicide and six officers attached to Kireka were arrested by Professional Standards Unit to aid into the investigations of the then alleged suicide,” Owoyesigyire said.

Among these include, Assistant Superintendent of Police Mulinde, Corporal Francis Twinomujuni, Corporal Joan Nakisige, Constable Norman Higenyi, Detective Constable Martha Logose and Constable Robert Bintamye.

Currently, these are being detained as further investigations are conducted. However, other motorists have been previously seen committing suicide over the same issue from July.

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ACCIDENT SUSPECT ESCAPES MOB IN NDEEBA

STORY BY: OCHOLA ISAAC; EDITING DONE BY: RHONET ATWIINE

A young man in Ndeeba, alleged to have caused an accident at clock tower in Kampala at 7:40am has escaped lynching by the mob when police arrived just in time to rescue him.

Reports indicate that he had knocked down a motorist at clock tower which resulted into congestion by other motorists to defend their fellow.

The Toyota driver at fault who was avoiding to pay compensation fee decided to take off  from the  motorists who were already possessing extreme anger, thus scratching car bodies which were stuck  in traffic around Ndeeba Market.

According to eyewitnesses, nowhere he could escape from because the road was so busy. Therefore the motorist accident victim came over claiming for justice leading him to be on demand by the mob.

However, Ndeeba police came to his rescue in time and as well forced him to get outside the car.

Currently, this young man is at the police station as investigations are still going on.  

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BUGWERE KINGDOM PARTNERS WITH BUSTEMA UNIVERSITY IN PROMOTING VALUE ADDED PROJECTS IN THE REGION.

STORY BY: MOSES NUWAGABA; EDITING DONE BY: JOHNIOUS TUMUSIIME

With many programs like NAADS, skilling the youth, wealth creation, and emyoga having been introduced by the government, many institutions are getting involved with new inventions to make the government’s visions of eradicating poverty in Uganda and adding value on Uganda’s products through producing already processed and quality goods ready for international markets achievable.

The latest to join the race is one of the public universities, Bustema University under the guidance of its Vice Chancellor Prof. Wako and legendary engineer Prof. Kant Kanyarusoke together with other members of its engineering doctrine partnering with Bugwere Kingdom under His Royal Highness Bishop John Christom Wabwire on matters of innovations aiming at making variety of value added projects that would change the lives of Bagwere and the region who literally depend on subsistance economy.

An agreement of cooperation was signed today at the Bugwere Palace, Buddaka between Bustema University Vice Chancellor Prof. Wako and Bugwere King His Royal Highness Bishop John Christom Wabwire. This cooperation contains provision of machines like solar driers which would help in drying crops of the people of Bugwere that would be of quality and ready to compete with other products both in local and international markets. Others are water purifiers, water systems and processing machines.

According to this agreement as signed today, Prof. Kanti Kanyarusoke, the incoming Head of Electrical Engineering Department will lead the project on Bustema University side while Prof. Kajet on Bugwere Kingdom side.

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OLIVIA MUGABE CONFIRMS TO HER SUPPORTERS: DON'T BE MISLED, I AM COMING; I HAVE NO REASON TO QUIT

Olivia Mugabe (waving hands) at Kigalagi Trading Centre. PHOTO BY SADICK

BY JOHNIOUS TUMUSIIME

People of Kigalagi LCI, Birunuma Parish, Kyazanga Rural Sub County have had a great day with their aspiring Member of Parliament for Bukoto West Constituency, Ms. Olivia Mugabe, today on Thursday 17th June, 2020. Olivia Mugabe, one of the first women in the history of Greater Masaka to aspire for MP for constituency, a position commonly thought to be men's has clarified about her strong decision to come for this position, saying she is doing so not for power but equality.

Olivia was talking to a public that gathered at Kigalagi Trading Centre when she lectured to the people on voting responsibly and controlling their temper that is often caused by political emotions and differences in political ideologies.

"We must learn that our family, relatives and neighbours are more important to us than the politicians we love, we should therefore be careful not to be left divided by the politics which come and go!" Said Olivia Mugabe.

Olivia Mugabe speaking to the public. PHOTO BY SADICK 

Responding to the rumours that she was planning to quit in fear of her fellow contenders, especially Muhammad Muyanja, the recent winner of NRM Flag bearer for the same position; Olivia Mugabe said that she has no reason to fear anyone whether male or female or because of their parties, adding that it is one of the reasons she is coming for this very position, to fight for equality.

"I am not a politician but a leader. I am a resident of Bukoto West Constituency, married and mother. I am educated with two degrees and I possess all qualities necessary to lead Bukoto West to greater heights. I totally have no reason to quit or be afraid! I am strong and I am sure, with God and with all of you, I shall win the election," said Olivia Mugabe.

Olivia Mugabe kneeling before the public, asking for their votes and prayers. PHOTO BY SADICK

She concluded requesting all members of Bukoto West Constituency to trust her by her qualities and her desire to serve them and vote her for the position of Member of Parliament for Bukoto West Constituency for the political term, 2021 - 2026.

"May you please trust me with this, or may you test me, I promise to work for you. I will lead exemplarily and work hard to promote our constituency with God being my Guide."

Johnious Tumusiime

Acknowledgement:

The Kabs Info Link Editorial Team do hereby acknowledge Sadick (Resident of Kyazanga, Lwengo District) for his courtesy, sharing photographs of this event with Kabs Info Link TV. 

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ONE PERSON DIES ON SPOT IN CLOCK TOWER ACCIDENT

 

STORY BY : OCHOLA ISAAC; EDITING DONE BY: RHONET ATWIINE

A male passenger with his name still unknown has perished in an accident on Wednesday, 16th, September 2020 at 4:30am in Kampala, clock tower.

According to reports, the accident  occured  in rush time of paving a way for First Lady's convoy which was coming from Entebbe to Kampala. Therefore the motorist who was carrying two passengers, one male and female strived hard to   go through between vehicles which were congested.

This therefore led the deceased who was at the back seat to slip off from the motorcycle and ended up hitting himself into the busy road.

On top of that, a female accident victim was left injured. However, the motorist took off to avoid being held accountable for the accident.

In addition, it is alleged that the accident occurred when a speeding white premio crashed the deceased who was already with severe injures and helpless.

Referring to this route, this accident victim whose resident and relatives are still unidentified is suspected to have come from a certain area in Kampala.

However, later with the help of security which was escorting the Minister of Education and First Lady, Janet Museveni, the body was carried to Mulago National Referral Hospital for further checkup and postmortem as more information is gathered.

Ochola Isaac   

ACCIDENT AT NORTHERN BYPASS!

 

Report by Isaac Ochola

An accident has occurred at the northern by-pass fly route. Few hours ago, a lorry believed to be for the construction company extending the by-pass lost control from the upper fly route making it to fall down into the lower route. No report has been filed for any life lost but authority is underway to rescue the situation. It is also reported that the car was not in a terrible speed to have lost control by an eye witness making the cause not to be known clearly yet. Police are reaching and rescuing the situation before late to ease normal movement and daily activities.

Isaac Ochola    

NRM ELECTIONS: MUTYAABA FREDERICK NARROWLY WINS MIRIMU CELL, MAKINDYE DIVISION (WAKISO)

 

Story by Isaac Ochola 

NRM Primary Elections for the councillor 3 for municipalities, division and subcounty concluded peacefully in Mirimu cell. Mutyaba Frederick vowed to be a youth and favorite by the electorate leading to his landslide victory of the incumbent Mr. Ndyamureeba Davis.

The electrol process went on well with no record of violence and unrest beyond control. Mutyaba's supporters felt excited after their candidate was declared winner with a narrow range 34 to 31 respectively. The Police Officer in charge of the cell commended the exercise as free and fair, adding it is obvious that for any result, not everyone shall be satisfied hence if felt, it is only through a lawful petition that makes it concluded. Some of the electorate when asked said the leadership of the place should be given to the youth and most able person, vise-versa the old looking leader who will not deliver future of the place. The exercise however concluded as usual with a little locking of horns over money aledged to been given by the incumbent to the electorate's agent who was also accused of using it alone, however they settled it amongst themselves.

In addition, A handful of youths helped an aged female who was aledgely brought to vote, however after the conclusion, she was left helpless to transport herself back home leading the youths to force the incumbent to take on the responsibility of taking her back wherever she was brought from.

Isaac Ochola (Mirimu Cell, Ndejje Division Makindye Ssabagabo - Wakiso.)

'POLITICAL ACTIVITIES COULD BE OF GREATER RISK THAN PLACES OF WORSHIP WHEN IT COMES TO SPREAD OF COVID-19'

Editorial: 

Great thanks to the government, health workers and fellow Ugandans for the struggles and sacrifices we are making in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

However, I remain not convinced about the government's decision to let political activities go on the way they are doing but keep silent on the proposals to reopen places of worship and schools with safety guidelines.

I want to centre my argument today on the proposal to reopen places of worship because it looks already late with schools.

The Ministry of Health has always instructed us to keep a social distance, wash our hands and wear face masks while in public. However, there is no doubt that none of these was even thought about during campaigns for NRM Primaries. During the lineup elections of NRM that were held nationwide, water and soap were provided but their impact remains questionable given the condition in which they were used and trusted as the control measure to the spread of the virus. How does washing hands prevent me from picking Corona virus from the person I am lining behind or in front of with a close distance less than a foot and without any other protective instrument? At most polling stations (including mine), many people washed their hands but all squeezed in lines, just a few with masks on and none with covered hands. Should we say COVID-19 does not spread through political events? What difference is there, regarding spread of Corona virus, between gathering for worship and gathering for politics? Is it not gathering and congesting that aids spread of the virus? And in any case, which one is easier to control, campaign events or worship events? It is not justice at all, stopping people from meeting to discuss their Godliness and at the same time encouraging them to meet and discuss their politics. We must not forget the role of religious gatherings! Domestic violence is ruining the country, children are getting engaged in sexual acts, very young girls are getting married, child labour is becoming uncontrollable, families are breaking up, people are killing one another, land conflicts are increasing and this time with worse effects, assault is everywhere and several other immoral and inhuman deeds are rising and spreading everywhere! Ask why? People lack the counselling, spiritual guidance and inspiration they always got from their spiritual leaders. There are lots of things that cannot by any means go right unless people meet and discuss their Godliness.

Almost all religious leaders have on several occasions requested for reopening of places of worship and vowed to put into practice the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health regarding safe gathering during the COVID-19 Season.

Is it not much easier to limit the congregation size and their sitting organisation than doing the same for a political campaign gathering? I don't say we must forget about the virus and reopen churches and mosques but if the ongoing political activities in Uganda are considered healthy, then all places of worship should be reopened because they are far risk-free and requisite compared to the ongoing political events. We are a country of God and we cannot look down on Godly requirements while promoting the earthly ones. That is my submission. Thank you.

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Religious leaders have said they are ready for the reopening of worship places. They asked the Government to consider reopening them immediately -New Vision