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Lubaga North legislator Moses Kasibante found the list dumped into his compound, a list in which he is also in.

The list does not only include politicians but also religious and Cultural leaders.

Kasibante said he has no knowledge of where the list has come from but insisted it even includes politicains and religious leaders.

“I don’t know what it means but it contains about 16 names of politicians and religious leaders,” Kasibante said.

When I contacted police, they assured me that they would investigate the matter. Apparently, this case is to be handled by Old Kampala Police Station,” added.

The other names on the list include; Ntungamo Municipality MP, Gerard Karuhanga who recently reported to police about these threats, Kawempe South Legislator Mubarak Munyagwa and NRM Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa.

The others are Titular head of muslims, Kassim Nakibinge, Kampala Metropolitan South Commander Siraje Bakaleke and deputy Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, Saddam Rashid Lukwago, a herbalist, Sheikh Matovu and Bereko Muhammad who could indeed be Muhammad Nsereko, the Kampala Central MP.

Emilian Kayima the Police Spokesperson as police, it will provide necessary investigations and security into the matter.

“We ask those people to be cautious of their personal security and safety, report anything suspicious. Our commanders will have an engagement with each of the people on the list to share information with a view of protecting them.”

The targeted list could follow former Buyende police commander Muhammad Kirumira and former Arua Municipality MP Ibrahim Abiriga who alsoreceived death threats before they were killed.

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In a Press conference convened at the FDC party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, Oboi said that the changes should not be treated as political persecution for those who did not support his party presidency against Gen Mugisha Muntu but for the wellbeing of the party and the well being of their struggle to rid the country of the dictatorship that continues to torment Ugandans.(The Observer, August 4, 2018)

He added that the reshuffle is not in anyway connected to a reaction to the party’s dismal performance in the recent municipal elections.

New leader of opposition, Betty Aol Ochan

Similar changes were also made in other positions like the Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa replaced Abdu Katuntu as the new chairperson of the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) while Rubaga North MP Moses Kasibante is the new Cosase vice chairperson, replacing Bukedea Woman MP Anita Among.

However, the Kiira municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda was retained as the opposition whip in parliament. He will be deputised by Bukonzo East MP Harold Tonny Muhindo who takes over a post hitherto held by Rukungiri municipality MP Roland Mugume Kaginda who has been nominated as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

Francis Mwijukye was positioned as a parliament commissioner, dropping Dokolo Woman MP Cecilia Ogwal and nominated Mukono municipality MP Betty Nambooze as a representative at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Busongora North MP William Nzoghu as a Pan African Parliament (PAP) representative while Mbale Municipality MP Jack Wamai Wamanga is sent to represent FDC at the African Caribbean and Pacific Parliament (ACP).

Further, Amuriat appointed Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi as the new chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Chwa West MP Okin P.P Ojara as his deputy.

Former Opposition Leader, Winnie Kizza: Internet photo

These now replace Soroti Woman MP Angelline Osegge and Ntungamo Municipality MP Gerald Karuhanga who have been serving as PAC chairperson and vice chairperson respectively.

Agago Woman MP Franca Judith Akello is appointed new chairperson of the Local Government Accounts Committee replacing Aswa County MP Ronald Reagan Okumu. She will be deputized By Kilak County MP Gilbert Olanya, who is replacing Chwa West MP Okin P.P Ojara.

Obongi County MP Hassan Kaps Fungaroo is maintained as chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee deputized by Nakawa county MP Michael Kabaziguruka who is replacing Kawempe North MP Latif Ssebaggala.

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Tumwine (L) had been orderd by Kadaga (R) to vacate Nommo Gallery. Internet Photos

The Minister of Security General Elly Tumwine has maintained that the speaker of parliament is ignorant about the facts of the Nommo gallery.

This was when he was explaining to parliament about the alleged attack on the speaker of parliament over parliamentary decision calling him out of the Nommo gallery.

Recently parliament passed a resolution ordering General Elly Twine to vacate Nomo gallery and pay rent arrears worth 1.6 billion that is accumulated since 1998.

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Making a personal statement yesterday evening, General Tumwine repeated his statement against Kadaga and also insisted that he will not pay any money for rent since the Nommo gallery belongs to the visual artists, of which is a patron.

Tumwine found it difficult  to defend himself against the statement that attacked the Speaker of Parliament when Rubaga North MP, Moses Kasibante tabled before parliament transcribed statement of General Tumwine that will be used as evidence while parliament is probing him.

Minister of Security, Gen. Tumwine. Courtesy photos

Kadaga,however directed the legal and parliamentary affairs committee to investigate the facts behind Nommo gallery and then report to the house for action to be taken.

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This came after the decision by parliament ordering him to vacate nnomo Gallery.

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Last week, while receiving and debating the committee of Gender report on the Ministerial Policy Statement of the Ministry of Gender, Parliament resolved to push the Minister out of Nnomo Gallery and ordering him to pay a rent arrears of over Shs1bn since 1998.

However, this decision was disregarded by Tumwine who noted that Speaker was acting in ignorance while giving such an order.

Gen. Elly Tumwine

 Tumwine while responding to the parliamentary ruling rubbished claims that he owes parliament 1.6 billion shillings and noted that parliament does not collect rent.

Tumwine said that  a parliamentary recommendation is impossible because Nnomo gallery is not for government, “I repeat; Nommo gallery is for visual artists. President Milton Obote donated one of the houses that were part of State House at Nakasero and from then Nommo gallery is for artists, not government,” he charged.

The Minister’s statements have since angered legislators who led by Rubaga North MP, Moses Kasibante have asked the Speaker to summon Tumwine to make a personal statement on the issues raised.

Kasibante’s suggestion was supported by several of the members including; Buhweju County MP, Francis Mwijukye, Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto and Iganga Municipality MP, Peter Mugema.

The Speaker ruled to have the Minister appear before the house and explain himself over the matter.

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Arua Municipality MP, Ibrahim Abiriga

The move to extend the term of elective offices from five to seven years was brought back, when disclosed his plans to table a private member’s bill that seeks to extend the term of all elective offices from five years to seven.

The seven year term of office for the president and the members of parliament was first fronted by Kabula county MP James Kakooza in the 9^th parliament but was unpopular among MPs.

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Contacted opposition MPs who include Hon Moses Kasibante,Rubaga North, Hon.Paulson Lutamaguzi, Nakaseke south, Ndorwa East, Wilfred Niwagaba ,Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke and Rukungiri Municipality MP

said that  if a bill seeking for extension of the term of office of the and president  members of parliament is  brought in parliament they will entirely  oppose it and vote against  because it against the people’s will who voted the government in power for five years. 

Ssemakula said that it’s a bad proposal because it comes at a time when the country is expecting MPs to assessing their performance for the two years they have spent in parliament.

Niwagaba said that   this proposal would not benefit the current parliament and this shall require a referendum to have peoples mandate.

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Opposition MPs hold Press Conference upon return of consultation money

He asked the IGG and Auditor General to investigate the source of this money,adding that this money should have gone to public servants who need pay rise like prosecutors and Doctors who are on strike.
He said that as opposition MPs would not take the money to fall in trap since are part of the accountability committees of parliament where are always harassing accounting officers to  stop abuse of public funds .

Busiro east mp Merdad  Sseggona and Soroti district woman MP Angelina Ossege described  the money paid to MPs for consultation as dirty and cursed. Opposition mps asked the public to force their MPS to return the money.

This is the third time parliament has given mps money to consult on bills the first one was 20 million shillings for MPs to consult on the NAADS project in 8th parliament, another one was 5 million shillings to consult on the marriage and Divorce bill in the 9th parliament.
Parliament told MPs to consult on the age limit bill starting from 25th October to 8th November and report to Parliament their findings

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Rubaga North MP, Moses Kasibante

The Member of Parliament for Rubaga North in Kampala district, Moses Kasibante, has warned religious leaders against being used to entrench political leaders over stay in power.

This after St. Luke Church of Uganda, Kinoni in Mbarara district unveiled records showing that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was born on August 3rd in 1947, which gives him life line to contest for another term of office for the presidency in 2021 without first seeking for a constitutional amendment.

He said that religious leaders are supposed to guide the people from the evil to the right and should not be used to establish leadership of political self-seekers.

He said that religious should guide the people properly.

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MP Medard Ssegona consults with Cosase chairperson Abdu Katuntu and deputy chairperson Anita Among during the probe last week.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials have been grilled over the failure to remit over one billion and 47million shillings of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions for its workers.

The officials led by the deputy director KCCA, Sam Serukuuma, were last week appearing before the Committee on Commissions State and Statutory Enterprises (COSASE)which was chaired by the deputy chairperson, Anita Among, to answer the auditor general queries of 2014/2015.

The human resource manager KCCA, Richard Lule, informed the committee that the arrears had arose after they had misinterpreted the law on whether political heads, revenue officers, enforcement officers and casual workers were eligible to remit money to NSSF. He later said KCCA had recently remitted all the arrears.

However, the MPs on committee led by Lubaga North MP, Moses Kasibante and the Mbarara Municipality MP,  Michael Tusiime, were quick to question where KCCA had gotten the money to remit to NSSF when the funds were never provided for.

Lule was quick to clarify that the money was provided in the budget and even taken care of the 5 percent that was meant to be paid by employees.

MPs later realized that even though Lule and the deputy Executive director, Sam Serukuuma had assured them they had paid all the money it wasn’t true as KCCA still had arrears of 7bn hence prompting the committee to put Lule on oath.

After the oath Lule admitted that even though they had paid all the money they were yet to pay for the penalties and interests amounting to 14 percent of the total money which they incurred after failing to remit the money in time.

The committee also later realised that KCCA has not been remitting money to NSSF amounting to 7 billion even though they have deducting the 5 percent from the employees.

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The city authority contracted a foreign company TUCKSEE to provide the e-city system for 2.7m dollars.The system is employed to electronically account and manage city revenues.

The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has however criticised the fact that KCCA failed to collect withholding tax from the vendor of the system.

The auditor general in his report ending 2014 noted that KCCA was according to the contract compelled to pay withholding tax of 6% amounting to 130,000 dollars on behalf of the contractor contrary to the law.

MP Anita Among

When KCCA tried to amend the contract the contractor lodged a complaint in the court of arbitration and on the 8th of June this year was awarded 211,000 dollars’ worth of withholding tax certificates and late payment costs of 23,000 dollars.

MPs on the committee reprimanded city officials led by the KCCA Executive Director, Jennifer Musisi, for negligently flouting local tax laws leading to loss of funds.

The Deputy Director, Sam Serunkuma, attributed the computation on a special bilateral agreement signed between Uganda and South Africa and the World Bank guidelines on procurement.

However the MPs led by the Deputy Chairperson, Anita Among, refused to acknowledge this response noting that national laws take precedence over trade rules and guidelines.

Musisi tried to argue that there was no loss of funds but was shot down by  Among and Kasilo County MP, Elijah Okupa, who insisted that any breach of the law leads to loss of money.

Among has called for a cost benefit analysis of the entire project.

Jennifer Musisi the Executive Director, KCCA

Musisi justified the expenditure of 2.7m dollars on the acquisition of the systems source code that enabled the authority to upgrade the system at will.

The MPs have asked for a list of all Court cases that KCCA is embroiled in, additionally the MP for Lubaga North Moses Kasibante led a call for KCCA to submit the professional CVs of the heads of its procurement, finance and legal so that the committee can analyze their competencies.

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