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Eddy Kenzo’s Sitya Loss Nominated in Jamaican Awards

Jeffrey Kahigana

April 26, 2014

When Fast raising Ugandan star, Eddy Kenzo did his song Sitya Loss he expected success but perhaps not as much as he has achieved.

From bursting chats on iTunes to taking him places all over the globe, and more is yet to come.

Eddy Kenzo has been nominated in the prestigious Jamaican awards, 33rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) scheduled to take place on 4 October in Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA.

He has been nominated in the Best African Song/ Entertainer catagory for his song Sitya Loss.

Eddy Kenzo will have to fight off competition from artists like; Davido (Aye), Awilo Longomba (Bundele), Willy Paul Msafi (Tam Tam), Diamond Platnumz (Mdogo Mdogo) and Bracket (Mama Africa), with whom he has been nominated in the same category.

South Africa based Ugandan singer, MC Norman is the only other Ugandan nominated in the awards. He will tussle it out with Daniel Bambatte Marley (Jamaica), Alkalina (Jamaica), Dabo (Tanzania), Kranium (Jamaica) and Shatta Wale (Ghana) in the Best New Entertainer Category.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Cliff, Sean Paul, Christopher Martins, Tarrus Riley, Luciano, Roman Virgo, Cecile, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Beyonce, Mr Vegas, Snoop Dog, Collie Buddz, Busy Signal, Mavado, Bennie Man, Mack Diamond, Bounty Killer, Popcaan and Konshens are among the artists who have been nominated in the awards.

The IRAWMA, established in 1982 acknowledges and honors the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists, including: songwriters, performers, promoters and musicians.

Produced by Martin’s International & Associates, the IRAWMA has been staged in many major cities including: Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New Orleans, New York as well as both Montego Bay and Ocho Rios Jamaica.

The impetus behind the IRAWMA is its commitment to promoting greater participation and acceptance of Reggae, Caribbean and World Music, Internationally.

Uganda Wins Gold And Silver At CANA Championships

Uganda Today

April 25, 2014

Uganda won gold and silver medals on the opening day of the ongoing CANA ZONE III and IV swimming championships at Kampala Parents School

Kimberly Hind finished first in the Girls 14 and under 800 Freestyle clocking 9.42.30 seconds to win Uganda’s first gold medal. Hind earned 20 points for her efforts.

Nuwa Senkebe Serunjogi, won Silver for the hosts in the Boys 14 and Under Freestyle in a time of 10.19.20. Kenya’s Matteo Rosafio who clocked 9.33.20 won gold while his compatriot Kabir Bedi won bronze.

Other Ugandan medal winners include Rebecca Ssengonzi a silver medalist with a time of 36.80 in the girls 13-14 50 meter breaststroke and Tendo Mukalazi who won a medalfor his efforts in the Boys 12 and under in the 50 meter breaststroke in a time of 39.40.

The four day swimming championship is sponsored by the Nabagereka Development Foundation, Mulwana Group of Companies, Kampala Parents’School, Gems Cambridge International School Uganda, Umeme, Centenary Bank, Coca Cola, Midland Group GOtv and Sir Apollo Kagwa Schools.

Ten countries are participating in the CANA Zone III and IV swimming championships that Uganda is hosting for the first time.

Koffi Olamidde In Town!

Uganda Today

April 24, 2014

Congolese Music legend, Koffi Olamidde has Thursday jetted into the country.

Koffi Olomide is set to perform at the Lugogo cricket oval in Kampala, Uganda, on April 25 thanks to the Rotary International Uganda that is behind his coming to the country.

The proceeds from the show will be used to build a new blood bank at Mengo hospital.

The musician known mainly in Uganda for his waist wiggling ladies and men, as seen in most of his videos, is expected to performed some of his classics like; Effrakata, Cle Boa, Lovemycine,Diabolos, Grand Pretre Mere and Soupou, among others.

Olomide started music in the early 80′s with Papa Wemba musical, viva la musica. He has trained many young musicians some of whom have since left his Quartier Latin band and gone solo while a few are still sticking with him.

Some of those who have left are Fele Mudogo, Sam Tshintu, Suzuki 4×4, Soleil Wanga, Fally Ipupa,Montana Kamenga, Ferre Gola and are so far doing fairly well on their own.

Olomide’s album Haut de Gamme: Koweït, Rive Gauche is listed in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

For his effort, Effrakata, released in 2001-2002, Koffi received four Kora Awards on a single night at the annual Kora Awards in South Africa for 2002 and 2003, including the award for Best African Artist, which he had earlier won in 1998. More recently, he has won the Kora Award for “Best African Artist of The Decade”.

The other musicians to perform along Olamidde are Jose Chameleon and Juliana among others.

Oil Monitoring Guidelines Approved By UWA for Murchison Falls National Park

Jeffrey Kahigana

April 22, 2014

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) board of directors has finally approved the operational guidelines for oil monitoring within Murchison National Park. The guidelines cover the areas of animal health, poaching, illegal tourism, operations and coordination, site restoration, pollution and animal kills among others.

Under these guidelines the company prospecting for oil in the protected area shall meet all the costs of any wildlife health problems that might result directly from their activities and it shall be agreed upon between the company and UWA. Exotic, alien pets and domestic animals shall not be introduced in the protected areas in contraventions of sections 26 and 21 of the wildlife act.

They also state that “restoration of sites shall commence not more than one month from the time of completion of activity, restoration shall be considered satisfactory after certification by NEMA”.

About animal killings, the guidelines stipulate that companies shall observe speed limit of 40km/h with in the park and the animals have the right of the way. Companies shall promptly report all accidents involving wild animals to protected area management and shall be liable for any wildlife killings made by the company’s staff or their sub-contractors.

Also the companies shall compensate for any wild animal kills as result of oil and gas related activities at rates agreed upon.

The guideline is also strict on the issue of hooting while in protected areas, feeding wild animals being prohibited, molestation or harm of wild animals, destruction and defacing of wild animals are also prohibited. Companies shall also be liable for any illegal activities like poaching carried out by the staff and subcontractors.

The oil and gas companies operating in protected areas shall not flare within the protected areas shall have mechanism to monitor and respond to oil and gas spills, by using remote sensors and automatic shut-down valves. Polluter pays principle shall also apply within the protected areas. The same guideline also says companies shall be required to seal off waste management facilities and ensure that no wild animal access these facilities.

They are also expected to carry out routine water tests and disseminate information from test results, shall sprinkle water on access roads to minimize dust and observe air, noise soil and water quality standards as stipulated in the National Environment Regulations.

Charles Tumwesigye, the Deputy Director of Conservation at Uganda Wildlife Authority, says this approval now gives them the necessary force to act. Tumwesigye says before the approval, it was difficult to hold oil companies accountable. He says the final copy of the guideline is being printed and will be distributed to many stakeholders.

Tumwesigye says “the guidelines are in place, there will be no excuse for oil companies to flout the operational procedures. Currently, Total E&P is the only oil company operating in Murchison Fall National Park. Earlier on, reports had emerged that their activities within the park is scaring away wild animals from their usual habitats. However, the company at the time said they were employing the best practices to minimize the impact of exploration on the wildlife”.

Source: Guide To Uganda

Mulwana Group Of Companies Sponsors CANA Swimming Championships

Uganda Today

April 22, 2014

Mulwana group of companies has committed Ushs 15 million to the Uganda Swimming Federation (USF) to run the upcoming CANA Zone III and IV swimming championships that start this Thursday at the Kampala Parents School.

Mulwana through its various companies like Uganda Battery Limited, Jesa Dairy Milk, and Nice House of plastics

The communication Manager, Mulwana Group of companies William Kyeyune told reporters last week as they announced the Sponsorship, “We are privileged to being part of this historic event and we are looking at this as an investment for the future of our country as the majority of this nation is youth,”

The sponsorship will cater for the T-shirts for the swimmers and officials. They’ll also offer dairy products to the swimmers at the officials at this event through one of its companies Jesa Diary Milk.

Uganda Swimming Federation’s President Don Rukare said, “We are extremely grateful with the various corporate companies that have sponsored this championship the first of its kind that we are hosting,” during the announcement last week.

Journalist Rescued From Being Beaten By Angry Teachers

Uganda Today

April 18, 2014

A Bukedde Television journalist was on Saturday rescued from three angry teachers who almost beat him up as he tried to investigate a school fire outbreak in Mpigi district, according to HRNJ-Uganda.

The journalist identified as Andrew Mugonza is reported to have been filming the Director of Lowell Girl’s School on Saturday night following a fire outbreak at the school.

He was then confronted by a school teacher who didn’t want the fire outbreak to be reported about. The teacher allegedly started fighting with Mugonza and in the process damaged the camera lens of video equipment.

Mugonza narrated the incident to a representative at Human Rights Network For Journalists – Uganda, an organisation that defends and promotes the freedom of expression, information and media freedom.

“A teacher who was seated next to the director confronted me as I was recoding, then he ordered me to stop. He tried to grab my camera, when I resisted, he wrestled me down and we fell into the students. He was joined by two male teachers, but the police acted in time to rescue me. My camera lens was damaged in the scuffle which lasted about two minutes,” narrated Mugonza.

URNJ said Mugonza is yet to open up a complaint against the teachers who blocked him.

The human rights organisation has also called upon the police to investigate the conduct of the said teachers and take appropriate measures.

Air Uganda Moves To Share Kigali Entebbe Route With Rwandair

Uganda Today

April 14, 2014

Air Uganda has lost it’s Kigali Entebbe route to Rwandair after a temporary suspension of flights into Kigali International Airport by the Ugandan-based airline.

It is said that the Air Uganda had opted to operate the same route under a codeshare with RwandAir, airline officials have said as per report from NewTimes. The move means that about 337 passengers that hitherto travelled with Air Uganda daily on the Entebbe-Kigali route will be flying with RwandAir until the airline resumes operations.

According to Rebecca Asiimwe, the Air Uganda airport supervisor in Kigali, the new arrangement that started this month aims at reducing operational costs as well as enabling the airline to strengthen its visibility on the Entebbe-Mogadishu route.

“We thought that it was wise to operate through a codeshare agreement we signed with RwandAir last year and instead focus on other routes until we have sufficient aircraft for all the routes. Our passengers will still receive the same services through RwandAir as per code share arrangement” Asiimwe said.

Tony Barigye, the Rwanda Civil Aviation communication officer, confirmed the development, saying the sector watchdog was notified about the arrangement by both airlines.

Commenting on the development, John Mirenge, the RwandAir chief executive officer, is reported to have said that “the arrangement will allow the airlines continue to market their destination on their tickets as usual. A revenue sharing deal has been agreed…The initiative will ensure resource optimisation for both airlines.”

Air Uganda’s move follows South African Airways decision to also operate Johannesburg-Kigali route under a similar arrangement a few months ago.

KIU, Glacaticos Face Off In Beach Soccer League

Uganda Today

April 10, 2014

The national pepsi beach soccer league resumes on Sunday, at Lido Beach Entebbe with 12 fixtures. In the Moonsoon group, Real Galacticos will take on KIU. Galactico’s Abdul Karim told kawowo sports, “We shall play our hearts out for nothing but a victory.”

Teams are looking forward to winning their fixtures in a battle for the top position at the league table in both groups (Hurriken and Moonson).The top two will then play in the finals.

Nkumba Select currently leads the Hurriken group, MUBS is in second position while defending champions, St Lawrence University are third.

National team players will be selected from this league. “The plat form is the league. Only excelling players will be considered on merit for upcoming national team beach soccer tournaments” said the Sand Cranes head-coach Hamza Junju.

Special awards for the different excelling players will be given out including,the overall best player with an MVP’s award, Golden glove award (for best goalie), young players award among others.

Weekend Fixtures: Hurrikken Group:

MUK Vs Buwanika Bulls
Nkumba Select Vs Fisheries Institute
St Lawerence Vs Nkumba Select
Zai Plaza Vs Fisheries
MUBS Vs Buwanika Bulls
Mengo Vs MUK
Moonsoon Group:
Kabalagala Rangers Vs Braza Braza
KIU Vs Braza Braza
Stormers Vs Kabalagala Rangers
Richmond Strikers Vs Zaba Super Market
Real Galacticos Vs KIU

US To Support Walter Reed Project Despite Homosexual Allegations

Jeffrey Kahigana

April 9, 2014

The US government has said it will continue supporting the Makerere University Walter Reed Project despite the recent allegations that they recruit young males into homosexuality.

Last week, the Walter Reed project offices were raided by the police and closed down over reports that the managers were training and recruiting homosexuals.

However, the US government has denied the allegations.

Mr Daniel Travis, the spokesperson at the US Embassy in Kampala has refuted the allegations saying they are baseless and fabrications.

He told KFM, that despite the reports, the US government hopes to restart the projects work as soon as possible.

Mr Travis however said they need assurance from the Uganda government regarding project’s integrity.

He revealed that last week on Thursday when the Police raided the project offices in Nakasero, Kampala, an employee of the project was taken into police custody but later on released.

He added that then the US Ambassador to Uganda issued instructions that the project be suspended that same day to ensure the safety of staff and the integrity of the program.

Uganda Police Force claims they have evidence to prove the Makerere University Walter Reed Project has been recruiting young males into homosexuals.

Mr Fred Enanga, the newly appointed Police spokesperson said through their intelligence officers, they have got evidence to prove that the trainees were being shown videos of males having “unnatural sex” and would also be encouraged to bring their partners along.

MPs Demand For In-Depth Investigation In Mulago Hospital’s Challenges

Jeffrey Kahigana

April 8, 2014

Members of Parliament want the health committee to make an in-depth investigation in the problems being faced at Mulago Referral Hospital.
MPs want the health committee to make an in-depth investigation in the problems being faced at Mulago Referral Hospital.

MPs want the health committee to make an in-depth investigation in the problems being faced at Mulago Referral Hospital.

There was a water crisis recently at the hospital after the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) cut the water supply over unpaid bills leaving many people affected and stranded. The water supply was cut due to the hospital’s unpaid bills amounting to more than Shs5bn.

Some MPs yesterday visited the hospital and discovered issues that are affecting various operations at the hospital. About 50 homes around the hospital premises connected 84 water metres to the hospital’s water line which inflated the hospital’s water bills to billions leading to its cut off by NWSC.

This is because several hospital properties have been rented out to the public and yet the money supposed to be paid to the hospital treasury as rent has never been paid to the appropriate department.

However, other issues affecting the functionality of the hospital were discovered. Yesterday, there was a sit down strike by intern doctors over the delay by government to pay them for three months.

Furthermore, a number of medical workers at the Labour Ward are understaffed which they say is responsible for the so many deaths of mothers and babies in the hospital.

Speaking on the some of the issues affecting the hospital, David Nuwamanya, the Principal administrator said an inter-ministerial committee comprising of officials from the water, health and finance ministries is already looking into the water problem.

The MPs have demanded for a thorough audit of the water crisis situation and other related problems.