September 2021 – Elite News

Sep292021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Does M7 want to go same way as former VP and Min of defense Muwanga did ?

In 1980, when UPC won elections, Obote appointed Paul muwanga vice president and minister of defence. The late Joseph Etima, the former Commissioner of Uganda Prisons, appeared before parliament with a request to increase prisons budget to enable them procure blankets for prisoners. Paul muwanga, of course wielding a lot of executive powers, asked Etima whether he wanted to turn Luzira into a Sheraton?? In 1986, when M7 captured power he sent Paul Muwanga to Luzira!! Muwanga's family rushed to Luzira with beddings but the OC asked them to seek clearance from Prisons Headquarters; upon which Etima rang OC Upper prison-Luzira to put muwanga on line...He then asked muwanga whether he wanted to turn Luzira into a Sheraton...Leaders should lay the beds in which they will lie after leaving offic...

Sep292021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Ghost Journalists SACCO At Spotlight In Wakiso District

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Police have started investigations into circumstances under which Wakiso district officials submitted a non-existent sacco pretending to be for journalists in a bid to benefit from the Emyooga money. According to the Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, three suspects include Moses Mabala, Henry Ssendegeya and John Kyolobi who are all commercial officers for Wakiso are being investigated and their statements have since been recorded. “We are investigating circumstances under which Wakiso Town Council journalists sacco with account an account number in Pride microfinance, Nansana branch was created to benefit from Emyooga without officially being registered by Wakiso district local government as required,”Owoyesigyire said. He explained that investigations com...

Sep292021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

FORTEBET DONATES MATTRESSES, BLANKETS, FOOD TO HOIMA ORPHANS

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It was a moment of joy and happiness as Fortebet donated beddings and food to Mik Foundation orphanage home. Handed over by the company ambassador, Alex Muhangi, Fortebet donated a number of mattresses and corresponding blankets plus rice. According to the orphanage founder, Sophie Kati the home now houses 70 children and that the number has kept growing. “I started this home in 2013 while I was working on Liberty Fm after seeing many kids without parents suffer. Every now and then, I would get information about children, especially orphans that were going through immense domestic problems,” Kati said, adding that, “With my 300k salary, my husband and I started this home. I am happy that big companies like Fortebet have joined me in giving these kids a better future.” “We have come to show...

Sep292021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

UNBELIEVABLE: OVER 1.5 SPECIALIST CRASHES FORTEBET’S 121M

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It was a very special moment for Lira town Fortebettor after being paid a whole UGX 121 million that he hammered from Fortebet. This money was handed over to him by Fortebet Ambassador, Alex Muhangi at Fortebet head office at Kololo. His betting ticket is a wonder! This winner selected a whole 30 matches on his ticket (number 3125071377149999) and all he needed was a total goal score of two and above. Indeed, this happened, with some matches just giving him what he wanted like 1-1, 2-0 and 0-2. His odds were relatively small, but his secrete winning weapon was in the number of matches. "I want to thank Fortebet for being a trustworthy company. I confirm that I received my money to zero balance. I want to encourage everyone to keep trying your luck because winning bet money is all about luc...

Sep272021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Mukono Residents Divided Over KCCA Mega Waste Landfill Project.

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Mukono residents and leaders are divided over commencing Kampala Capital City Authority’s waste management project, before the establishment of the developments planned along the project in the areas of Dundu village in Kyampisi Sub County. KCCA secured 136 acres of land to construct a modern garbage dumping site with several decomposing deep dump pits, electronic waste processing units and bio systems for energy. This site is intended to serve the entire Greater Kampala districts. This website visited the contested area and engaged some of the residents living next to the Project. Residents faulted their Kyampisi Subcounty leaders for fighting the KCCA Project which is about to commence, residents noted that they are going to benefit from the project by acquiring jobs, clean water and ro...

Sep272021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Ismaili Community,Singer Eddy Kenzo In Collabo To Collect Relief Aide For Vulnerable Communities In Uganda

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Kampala: Ismaili CIVIC, a global programme under which the Shia Ismaili Muslim community serves humanity by rendering voluntary services to vulnerable communities has kicked off this year’s voluntary activities in Uganda with collection of relief aid for various vulnerable groups. The Muslim’s organization joined by Ugandan music star Edrisah Musuza aka Eddy Kenzo kicked off the activities yesterday Saturday and today Sunday, with collection of relief aid items from their drop off points listed below; • Aga Khan High School • Fairway Hotel, Nakasero • Yujo Restaurant, Nakasero. Among the items collected include; Clothes and Shoes • Books/Textbooks/Newspaper • Note pads, pens, pencils, crayons, colors • Old computers/phones • Small household items such as lamps, pots, pans, utensils, among ...

Sep252021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Former Principal Accountant In The OPM Sentenced To 40 years

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Former principal accountant in the office of Uganda's Prime Minister Godfrey Kazinda, has been handed a 40-year jail sentence over corruption In a landmark ruling delivered on Friday by Anti-Corruption Judge, Justice Margaret Tubulya who presided over the case, Kazinda was found guilty for using his position for self- enrichment. Court also ordered Kazinda to compensate the government with a tune of Shs 19 billion At the peak of his powers, it’s said Geoffrey Kazinda lived an ostentatious lifestyle but after seven years of battling seemingly unending corruption-related offences, the former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister is now a shadow of his former self

Sep232021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

What Henry Banyenzaki’s Presidential bid mean for NRM, Kigezi & Uganda!

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Few weeks ago, a group of Banyakigezi resolved to endorse former Rubanda West MP Henry Banyenzaki for President of Uganda in 2026. This declaration came after powerful politician's from Kigezi were uprooted & sidelined in the recent reshuffle. Kigezi comprises of the districts of Rukungiri, Kanungu, Kisoro, Rubanda, Rukiga & Kabale. For strategic geo-political purposes Kigezi boarders DRC & Rwanda. Kigezi has been a powerful entity in our body politic. It has had two Prime Ministers, two governors of Central Bank, and all powerful ministers from Finance to Local government, security, internal affairs, National guidance, East Africa etc Kigezi is second to Ankole in having a big number of Senior military officers since NRM came to power. Kigezi as well has been leading in academ...

Sep222021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

FORTEBET PAINTS MUKONO, KATOSI WITH AMAZING FREEBIES

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Again, Fortebet did one of the things it does best; rewarding its clients with amazing gifts. This time, Fortebet team, led by the company Brand Ambassador, Alex Muhangi and the media manager, John Nanyumba decided to colour some areas of Mukono, Namayiba and Katosi with lots of the usual freebies like smart phones, jerseys, T-shirts, and caps among others. Most of all however, Fortebet reached upto Lave Victoria lake shore and donated to Katosi fishermen life jackets worth millions of shillings. Shortly after the jackets’ handover, Muhangi told the recipients that, “You very well know how slim the chances of survival are the moment you go to the waters, especially when the lake runs riot. The best thing to therefore do is to take caution and this is what Fortebet is helping you with today...

Sep222021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Mukono Municipality MP Told Motorist To Reject Street Parking Fees approved by Councilors

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Last week Mukono municipality councillors approved and gazetted some streets for motorists to pay parking fees of Shs 500 per hour The so far gazetted area is Kayunga road area from Mukono taxi park up to Nasuuti trading center. This move did not apease motorist that immediately opposed the new policy, these have run to the area member of parliament Betty Nambooze to express their dissatisfaction. The angry drivers ganged up and parked their trucks at the home of an area member of parliament in Nakabago calling for her intervention. The drivers argue that the parking fee is only applicable in big cities, where the level of income is high "We park a whole day without working, and we are required to pay Shs 500 per hour and in Ten hours that's Shs 5000, that policy is applicable on Kampala s...