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    ‘Stop Complaining, We’re Ensuring Your Safety’: Gen. Kulayigye Urges Citizens To Be Proud, Not Scared Of Heavy Army Deployment Ahead Of Elections…

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    Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye

    Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye,  who is one of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF)  representatives in Parliament, has told the public to not be scared but proud of the heavy military deployment around several parts of the country ahead of the  election slated for tomorrow January 14th.

    The UPDF has deployed Mambas, Tanks, artillery and heavily armed security officers which are roving around the streets as military choppers roam the sky since Monday.

    On seeing the heavy deployment, citizens quickly raised concern over the matter, claiming the country had become a typical war zone on sorts.

    However,  Gen. Kulaigye, who was the Chief Political Commissar of the UPDF, emphasised that the heavy deployment is for the good of Ugandas and not for any bad intentions.

    Kulayigye argued that security in the country had to be overwhelmingly boosted to curb the increased threats of violence against Ugandans.

    Muhammad Nsereko, the Kampala Central Division MP, however argued that such military inclusion in an election is the first sign of unfairness.

    “It is not practical to tell people to go home after elections. Declaring electoral results without people at the polling stations will breed doubt. And overwhelming presence of men with guns is disturbing,” Nsereko said.

    Most opposition candidates have however alleged that president Yoweri Museveni has taken over the whole electoral process and militarised it.

    Democratic Party (DP) candidate Norbert Mao,  National Unity Platforms (NUP) candidate Bobi and other opposition candidates have pointed fingers at the military  working under Museveni’s orders to reinstate him as president.

    But Security Minister, Gen. Elly Tumwine, remarked that the heavy army deployment was so necessary at the moment to curb any form of electoral violence.

    “Whoever goes against the law will be risking and should be ready for consequences. If you maintain peace, no problem. Our army and police have been recruiting for over 34 years. Be careful,” Gen. Elly Tumwine warned.

     

    By Baron Kironde

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    M7 Urges Ugandans To Study European History

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    President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to study European history in order to gain relevant knowledge to develop the country.

    Museveni, who was represented by Vice President Jessica Alupo, made the statement at a symposium to address the role of universities in responding to Africa’s problems and development needs. The symposium was held on March 30th at Makerere University.

    Museveni told Ugandans to study European history and get exposed to the world.

    “Have seen some people saying what is the use of studying European History. It is very important to study European History cause when you know about the world, it is like a laboratory. You can know how the world is and how society evolves,” he said.

    Museveni said Africans should borrow good ideas from the Europeans and have them implemented in their own countries.

    He also expressed his dismay with colonial influence that is washing away the African culture and values. He said Africans are buying ‘acids’ to bleach themselves due to colonial influence.

    Museveni further said that University education must help Africas regain their confidence.

    “The education system or university education must put confidence back into the African people,” he said.

    The president also urged universities to incorporate integration in the scope of what they teach to students. He said universities should not teach economics without integration or political science without regional integration.

    Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Makerere University’s vice chancellor urged the government to prioritise postgraduate studies, saying that these help countries transform faster.

    “Economies of countries are transformed much faster if you have a mass of PhD and masters’ graduates,” he said.

    According to Nawangwe, postgraduate students are able to conduct research that leads to national transformation.

    Makerere University will in the next academic year cut the number of undergraduate students to create space for postgraduate and PhD students.

    The institution has also called upon government to increase sponsorship slots for postgraduate students. This is aimed at turning Makerere University into a research led institution.

    By Nickson Maberi

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    Karamoja Iron Sheets Protest: Eight Remanded To Luzira Prison

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    Court has remanded a total of eight youths to Luzira prison who were involved in a protest on Tuesday calling for the arrest of ministers involved in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal.

    The eight were arrested along Ben Kiwanuka Street as they called for the arrest and persecution of those involved in the Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal.

    These include Kawooya Sharif, Ssegawa Shafik, Bukenya Moses, Ndyasiima Nelson, Matanda Augustine, Nayebare Gilbert, Najjume Sanyu and Ssemakula Teddy.

    The eight, who allege to be victims of torture, were arraigned before court and remanded to Luzira prison till April 12th, 2023. The group is accused of assaulting a police officer ASP Flavia Musimenta.

    Police on Monday said it was concluding investigations of ministers involved in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal.

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    Minister Rusoke Endorses ‘Jajja Tova Ku Main’ Campaign

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    The Minister of State for Local Government Hon. Rusoke Victoria has endorsed the ‘Jajja Tova Ku Main’ campaign and urged Ugandans to rally behind president Museveni and make him president again in 2026.

    Rusoke said during the launch of the disbursement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to beneficiaries in Lwengo District that Museveni is the only leader that has shown love to the people of Uganda.

    Rusoke told Lwengo residents that by voting Museveni again in 2026, they will make it possible for him to continue with the implementation of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto.
    The beneficiaries were selected from 43 out of 45 Parishes in Lwengo District.

    The ‘Jajja Tova Ku Main’ is a campaign manned by youth across the country with an aim of promoting Museveni’s 2026 Presidential candidature.

    Mr Kitatta Ibrahim Almalik, the Lwengo District LCV Chairman hailed the regime for remaining truthful to its core Ideological principles of Nationalism, Pan Africanism, Social Economic Transformation and Democracy.

    Kitatta said the Parish Development Model will help households overcome poverty through establishing income generating projects using the PDM funds.

     

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