August 2021 – Elite News

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PHANEROO MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL PLANS BIGGEST EVER WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

• Event to be livestreamed on all ministry platforms and broadcast on major TV stations • Multiple countries across the world expected to set up livestream venues • Live video feeds expected from livestream venues across the country and world over Kampala, Uganda - 31st August 2021 – Phaneroo Ministries International, a non-denominational faith-based ministry, now in its eighth year of existence, plans to hold the third edition of its Annual Women’s Conference—My Great Price—on Saturday 23rd October 2021. Unlike previous editions, this edition shall be an online event transmitted to a world-wide audience from its studio in Kampala, Uganda. What is My Great Price? My Great Price is an annual event exclusively for women and intended to celebrate their role in society. The event brings togeth...

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NWSC Warns Middlemen Selling Water Expensively.

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The Minister of water and environment Sam Cheptoris has sounded a warning against middlemen that sell water expensively. Cheptoris sounded the warning as he officiated the launch of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Corporate plan 2021 - 2026 at Katosi, Mukono District. Before the launch Sam Cheptoris the minister of Water and Environment first inspected the newly completed magnificent water plant. The Corporate plan will focus on improved customer service delivery and an increase in water and sewerage services coverage across the country. According to Eng. Silver Mugisha the Executive Director NWSC, the corporation will make sure that it installs more automated water points in Kampala metropolitan area to solve the problem of middlemen selling water expensively yet they g...

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Self Proclaimed Governor Exits Masaka Amidst Deaths

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Masaka City RCC Fred Bamwiine has not survived the changes made by the Minister of Presidency Milly Babalanda on the resident district commissioners across the country.Bamwiine has been posted in the dusty to Nakaseke district, his transfer comes at a time when there is increased insecurity in the Greater Masaka region where goons have so far killed 29 people. Locals blame security services for not doing enough to protect them from panga-wielding thugs as RDC, Bamwine served as head of the district security committee. “These terror groups want to frustrate our efforts in implementing the NRM Manifesto. I can assure Ugandans that the Government will wipe them out without any trouble,” she emphasised. Locals blamed security services for not doing enough to protect them from panga-weilding th...

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Liverpool Held By Chelsea, Man City Pile On Misery For Arsenal

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Ten-man Chelsea held on for a 1-1 draw at Liverpool after Reece James' controversial dismissal, while Mikel Arteta urged his Arsenal flops to "look in the mirror" after a dismal 5-0 thrashing at Manchester City on Saturday. European champions Chelsea took the lead through Kai Havertz's looping header from James's corner in the 22nd minute. But a hard-fought clash of title contenders turned when James was sent off in first half stoppage-time. The Chelsea defender, stationed on the goal-line, blocked Sadio Mane's effort with his thigh and then his arm after Joel Matip's header had hit the bar. Referee Anthony Taylor was advised to check with the pitchside monitor and he awarded a penalty before sending off James for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Chelsea complained furiously but Mohamed ...

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Security Directs Masaka Villages Chairpersons To Register Residents

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Village Leaders in Greater Masaka have been directed to register all residents and visitors for easy and proper identification of people in efforts of ending the ingrowing murders. The Masaka Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RCC) Ahmed Kateregga Musaazi says that the registration exercise has commenced and been complemented with Mayumba Kkumi and night foot patrols. With the State Minister for Internal Affairs Gen. David Muhoozi pitching camp in the area, Kateregga is hopeful that criminals are to be cracked down. According to reports, there are organized groups of suspects allegedly involved in the gruesome murders of some 26 people in the past one month. This is the second time Greater Masaka is experiencing Machete wielding criminals killing people. At least 26 people have lost th...

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Karimojongo Warriors Kills Woman Suspected To Be UPDF Informer

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karimojong warriors have shot and killed a woman who is suspected to have given intelligence information to Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers in Kaabong town council. The UPDF says that the woman, only identified as Zam Zam, a resident of Kitome Trading Centre in Lodiko Sub County was shot dead by the warriors on suspicion that she was collaborating with security agencies revealing information about people with illegal firearms. Area leaders say that the late used to associate with soldiers at her business premises while pointing to the warriors, who thought that she was disclosing those with firearms. This is the fifth person officially reported to have been killed by the warriors over reports of associating with security agencies. The 3rd Division Infantry Spokesperson Edrin Mawand...

Aug272021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Panga Wielding People Claim Another Life In Greater Masaka

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This follows the murder of a 70-year-old woman was last night. The deceased has been identified as Annet Nampijja, a resident of Kasaali-Masaka in Kimaanya-Kabonera division in Masaka city The incident happened at around 8 pm when the old woman who had gone to the kitchen to get food was attacked by the assailants. Police have now taken the body of the deceased to Masaka regional referral hospital for postmortem. Available records show that between July 22 and August 25, 17 people have been killed by machete-wielding thugs while 14 others are currently nursing serious injuries in the districts of Sembabule, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, and Bukomansimbi. The police spokesperson for the Southern region, Muhammad Nsubuga, has since revealed that preliminary investigations show that most of the ...

Aug272021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Former Somali President Attends Promoted Lieutenant General Lokech’s Burial.

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President Yoweri Museveni and Commander in Chief of armed forces has promoted the late Paul Lokech to the rank of Lieutenant General. This was in his statement read to him by Internal Affairs minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire at the burial, he said that Lt. Gen Lockech was due to Lokech’s great contribution to the country. Museveni also hailed the former Police Deputy Inspector General for his bravery and integrity. He also promised to continue supporting the former IGP’s family. Lt Gen Paul Lokech died, suddenly, on Saturday last week. The cause of death was revealed to be two blood clots in his lung and ankle caused by an injury he sustained about two weeks ago. At the send off at Paipir Primary School in Padre district, was the former president of Somalia, H.E Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who laid ...

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Minister Muyingo launches 3rd edition of Huawei ICT Competition.

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(Kampala Uganda, Friday 27th August 2021)The State Minister for Higher Education Dr John Chrysestom Muyingo has today launched the Huawei ICT Competitions 2021- 2022.Launching the third edition of the competitions at Serena Hotel Kampala on Friday, Dr Muyingo lauded Huawei Technologies for working with the government of Uganda to promote the delivery of quality education through ICT. "We partnered with Huawei for the Seeds for the future program and over the years we have always made it a point to play an active role in the implementation of the digital upskilling initiatives in schools and universities across the country," the Minister said. " The Corona Virus Pandemic has presented the sector with profound challenges. No one foresaw the coming of this pandemic and the crippling effect i...

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Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon.Rukia Nakaddama Calls upon women to pursue ICT

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The 3 rd Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Rukia Nakaddama Isanga represented Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja as Guest of honor at the Huawei ICT Talent Development Report Launch, 2021-2022 ICT Competition launch and awarding ceremony of the 2020 ICT competitions.3 rd Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Isanga Nakaddama, handing over gifts to Nalwoga Doreen, a 2020 Huawei ICT global Competition winner.Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakaddama has called upon Ugandan girls and women to take up opportunities in the Information and Communication Technology sector.Rt Hon Rukia Isanga Nakaddama at the event August 27th, 2021, challenged women to take on the male-dominated field in order to excel in their respective careers and improve their efficiencies at work and lifesty...