Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has said that as the country fully re-opens, the 7:00 pm curfew on Boda Boda’s should be strictly observed, as it is not just a Covid-19 issue.

Baryomunsi, who is also the cabinet spokesperson said that the issue of Boda Boda’s is “complicated” and they should work within the stipulated guidelines until further notice.

The ICT minister made these remarks while appearing on NBS Morning Breeze, Monday.

“The curfew for the Boda Bodas is both a COVID-19 related and a security issue. They should therefore maintain the curfew from 7:00 pm to 5:30 am,” Baryomunsi said.

The country as per President Museveni’s address on December 31, 2021, is expected to fully reopen starting Monday, January 24, 2022, with all other areas that were still under lockdown reopening fully.

The 7:00pm nationwide curfew was also lifted by the President for every sector of the economy, apart from Boda Boda’s which he said should not work in the cover of darkness.

Several stakeholders and members of the civil society have in recent weeks called for the 7:00 pm curfew on Boda Boda’s to be lifted, saying that “it is not fair” for the riders.

Baryomunsi in his response however said that this is not possible for now, as the government is still studying the situation before deciding on the matter.

The minister however asked riders and the whole Boda Boda community “to take heart”, saying that the cabinet will consider their concerns and decide soon.

“The Boda Boda riders should take heart, we are going to sit and discuss this with the scientists and guide on this issue,” the minister added.

Baryomunsi also cautioned the rest of the sectors which have been re-opened to take caution and follow all the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) because Covid-19 is still within.

“The reason we are reopening is to revive the economy. The responsibility of the bars will depend on the owners. They should ensure social distancing and that the people who come to these bars have masks,” Baryomunsi stressed.

Justice Henry Kaweesa Isabirye has ordered parties in the trial of Matthew Kirabo for the alleged murder of his girlfriend and former Makerere University medical student, Desire Mirembe to file written submissions.

Kaweesa issued the directive when the matter came up today Monday where the defense was expected to make oral submissions for no case to answer.

However, the case took another twist when the state attorney, Happiness Ainebyona asked for court guidance since Caleb Olaka and Evans Ochieng had joined the case as defense attorneys. She cited the advocates’ professional conduct regulations SI267-2, which prohibits advocates from acting for any person without receiving instruction or authorized agents.

Ainebyona noted that the two lawyers were deliberating like they head the defense team, yet they were never introduced to the court and what their roles on the team are.

In his response, counsel Charles Dalton Opwona who has been leading the defense team noted that he and his colleague; Ali Hassan Kato had decided that they need help given the heavy work on the case hence adding Caleb Olaka and Evans Ochieng to the team as their assistants.

After listening to both sides, the judge ruled that Olaka and Ochieng stick to their role of assisting Kirabo’s defense team.

Opwonya then asked court to allow them to file written submissions. In his ruling, justice Kaweesa ruled that Kirabo’s lawyers led by Opwonya and Kato write their submissions of a no case to answer and serve Ainebyona between 3 and 4 pm and court by 5 pm.

He then ruled that Ainebyona should as well make her response to the submission by tomorrow Tuesday, and a rejoinder if needed. Kaweesa, then adjourned the case to January 28 where he expects both parties to appear in court to receive the ruling on the matter.

Kirabo is accused of murdering his girlfriend Desire Mirembe, 19, on July 10, 2015, and dumping her body in Lugazi sugarcane plantations in Buikwe district.

The body was recovered on July 11, 2015. Kirabo then confessed to the murder and was charged in Jinja High court, which remanded him to Nalufenya prison in Jinja.

The case was then moved to Mukono High court on the instructions of the then principal judge Yorokamu Bamwine after the state complained that the crime had been committed under the jurisdiction of Mukono High court. On October 6, the High court in Mukono finally started hearing the case after 6 years.

If your plan on having a private safe and comfortable road trip far from home, you will need a rental car for the job. It could be a family vacation, safari or business road trip, you will need to rent a car to avoid the unreliable public means. There are a variety of vehicles that Uganda car rental can do business with you and will tell you how they have the perfect car for at the best price in town.

However, before you even think of inquiring about rental cars available, there are major factors you should strongly consider to get a car that you want at a suitable price.

Company Reputation

When you rent a car, most options will be comparable which may make it difficult for you to decide which company to go with. If this occurs, a deciding factor should definitely be the company’s reputation.

Before settling on a company to rent from, go online and read reviews posted about them. These are from people who have used them in the past. Therefore, they will be brutally honest and you will be able to trust what they say. Also pay close to attention to their customer service when you deal with them. You want a company that is friendly and helpful because they will be able to assist you if anything goes wrong with your rental. An employee who is rude and disengaged may not be there for you when you need them.

Number of people traveling

The amount of passengers greatly influences the type of rental car to use. You need to rent a car in Uganda that can fit the passengers as well as their luggage comfortably. If you are bon solo business or leisure trip, then a small compact car will be the perfect choice but if you plan on traveling friends, family, work mates, then you should opt for a much larger economical car like a Van or Mini bus. This will increase the level of comfort as there is enough space for passenger & cargo.

Rental location

Your rental car can be dropped at any place of convenience close to any main town in Uganda. Some travelers prefer to pick the car from the company offices, airport or any nearest location not far from the main town. However, when you choose to pick your rental car from office, the price is cheaper compared to any other location like the airport.

It is a proven fact that renting at the airport costs a lot more than if you were to go off-site. This is because company kiosks at airports have surcharges that they add on the costs to rent their vehicles. The costs difference between the airport and renting off-site is well worth it with some travellers reporting that they saved up to 50 percent by doing so. So with that in mind, always make sure you set a pick up location in the city or Entebbe to save money.

Booking method

Most travelers always choose to book a rental car online since they can easily get information about a particular car and compare prices quickly but have you ever thought of just calling the company reservations line to book by phone.

There is nothing wrong with getting prices from different companies via the internet but you should not settle here as you may be able to do better price-wise. Calling different rental companies and informing them of the prices you found online may yield better results as customer service representatives will try their best to get your business and beat the prices you have already been quoted at. This may result in a noticeably better fee for a better vehicle.

To book a rental car in Uganda visit the https://www.selfdriveuganda.com for more information, we will walk you through the car rental rates, terms and conditions.

Booking time

When you decide to rent a car in Uganda or any other destination for that matter, always make sure you book early to avoid inconveniences like missing out on a rental car of your choice or getting priced highly because of the urgency. Endeavor to book at least a month before arrival as this also ensures no matter the changes in currency exchange rate, you can also be sure the car rental rate will not change because it was confirmed long time ago.

So with that in mind, we at Uganda car rental hope you make the right decision if you want to get best car rental rate that suits your budget and personal needs. You can contact us now by sending an email to info@ugandacarrental.com.

If you are planning to delight in an affordable and safe private transportation for your next road trip adventure. The rate of your future car rental is one of those important factors that you need to consider. Regardless of whether it’s a family vacation, solo trip, safari or business, you need transportation to take your around. It is important to note that the car hire rates do vary from one company to another. 

Early booking

We recommend all travelers to consider booking in time to avoid in conveniences. Such as; change in currency exchange, getting highly prices cars because you need to travel among others. Take courtesy to book at least 4-2 months prior to the date of travel.

Rental Duration

The time frame that you are planning to hire the car also determines the price of the car. For example, travelers in need of long term car rental delight in additional benefits like discounted rates on almost every Vehicle that cannot be offered on short term rentals. This is a common offer given by almost all the rental companies.

Season of travel

During the peak season, there are a lot of people travelling to Uganda to explore fascinating destinations. And due to the high demand for private transportation, many companies do raise the prices of their rental cars to maximum profits. We thus advise travelers to booking early in advance before prices are increased. Once you make your reservation, the price does not change regardless of the change in season.

Whether you are on vacation with your family or a business trip, you need a rental car while you are away from home. There are many different rental car companies who want your business and will tell you that they have just the car you need at the best price available.

However, there are certain factors that need to be considered before renting a car. Being mindful of them will guarantee you get the car you need at the price you deserve.

Conclusion

So if you are planning to rent a car in Uganda this season and still wondering what the price will be, the above factors will give you a clue of how rental cars are priced. To inquire about our rental cars and services in Uganda, simply send us an email to info@selfdriveuganda.com.

One of the founders of a rebel group of Ugandan origin operating in the east of the DR Congo has been arrested, military sources in both countries said Wednesday.The arrest of the top Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) figure occurred on Tuesday outside the zone where the two countries are carrying out operations, they said.

“Benjamin Kisokeranio, officially the ADF intelligence chief until 2019 and close to former ADF chief Jamil Mukulu, was arrested yesterday (Tuesday) in the Uvira region of South Kivu,” a high-ranking Congolese military official told AFP, requesting anonymity.

“He was known to our services who were following his incessant movements in the region,” the official said, adding that he was carrying a Congolese passport.

A spokesman for the Ugandan army, Ronald Kakurungu, said Kisokeranio was captured near the border with Burundi and was now “in the hands of DRC forces”.

According to Kampala, Kisokeranio was in charge of intelligence, finances and logistics for the ADF, the deadliest of dozens of armed groups operating in the mineral-rich region.

The group is blamed for thousands of killings in North Kivu province and for recent bomb attacks in Uganda.

Kisokeranio’s father Bwambale Kisokeranio was the founder of another Ugandan rebel group, the secular NALU, which joined forces in 1995 with mainly Muslim militias operating in the eastern DRC.

In 2007, after negotiations with Kampala, the elder Kisokeranio and several NALU rebels returned to Uganda.

But Benjamin Kisokeranio remained with the ADF in the DRC jungle along with Alilabaki Kyagulanyi, alias Jamil Mukulu, and the late Ugandan lawmaker Yusuf Kabanda, according to a former UN official who was in charge of repatriating the NALU branch.

The Islamic State group (IS) presents the ADF as its regional branch — the Islamic State Central Africa Province, or ISCAP.

Its current leader, Moussa Baluku, declared his allegiance to IS in 2019.

“Benjamin Kisokeranio opposed this move and left the Beni region for the neighbouring province of South Kivu from where he shuttled to Burundi to see his family,” the former UN official said.

The Congolese and Ugandan armies launched a joint operation against ADF positions on November 30.

The DRC army carried out new strikes on Wednesday against ADF rebel positions in the Beni area, an AFP correspondent saw.

KAKWENZA CHARGED AND REMANDED TO KITALYA PRISON
Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court has charged and remanded satirical novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija who was arrested in December last year, to Kitalya Prison until January 21 when he will return to court for further mention of the charges.
Kakwenza, who won the PEN Pinter Prize International Writer of Courage award last year, was arrested on December 28, 2021, for allegedly making abusive, derogatory, and belittling tweets against President Museveni and his son, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba who is also the UPDF commander land forces.
He had not been arraigned in any court despite various calls by human rights defenders to either produce and charge him before a court of law or release him unconditionally.
On Tuesday, the court issued an order for the police and other security agencies to produce Kakwenza in court; the police this time heed the order and produced him to Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court at around 9am.
Court presided over by magistrate Douglas Singiza read to Kakwenza two counts of offensive communication, C/S 25 of the computer misuse act 2011 to which he pleaded “not guilty” before being remanded to Kitalya Prison.
The prosecution contends that Kakwenza on December 24, 2021, in the Kampala District, willfully and repeatedly used his Twitter handle @KakwenzaRukira to disturb the peace of His Excellency the President of Uganda, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, with no purpose of legitimate communication.
The prosecution further contends that Kakwenza between December 26 and 28, in the Kampala District willfully and repeatedly used his Twitter handle @KakwenzaRukira to disturb the peace of Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with no purpose of legitimate communication.