IUIU Students Riot
Bukuri Kakooza
Drama as students of Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) main campus attempted to make the first ever strike in 27 years the institution has existed. The epic started when the referee gave a Nigerian Red Card in the finals of inter-culture football finals between Basoga and Nigerians.
After the red card the so called un-touchable at iuiu because they pay more in terms of tuition than other students and they are favoured compared to national students by the Administration , the Nigerians entered the arena and started boxing the sogiz which forced the referee to run away to the nearby police post for the safety of his life. The angry Nigerians attacked assistant male warden and slapped him seriously which also forced him to run to police in protection of his life. The situation forced the police to fire out 17 bullets and the students ran away worthy enough no one was injured in the process only Lubega Ibrahim a second year student of mass communication who also doubles as a news anchor at IUIU f.m got minor injuries after being caned for taking photos of the angry Nigerians fighting with the police.
Mr. Sedagire Adam a first year student of Education collapsed subsequently after the first bullet and was rushed to the University sickbay but after some time he came back to his mind.
At the time campus bee drone left the prospect the situation was calm after heavy deployment.
Sunday, 12 April 2015
Cavendish Wins Interface Debate
Bukuri Kakooza
New intellectuals on the scene Cavendish University for the first time in history qualified to go to semi-finals of Interface Debate after winning the 6th Inter- University Interface Debate at Green Hills Hotel in Kabale district Western Uganda. A Last years was at WBS Conference hall in Kampala.
Interface Debate is one of the programmes carried out by Centre For constitutional Governance (CCG) in different higher institutions of learning mainly to Just and Equitable societies with the CITIZENS at the centre of their Governance. This times topic was on Freedom of speech, Expression and Association in Uganda and which way Uganda. CCG has bases in over 20 Universities in Uganda under Hope Initiative Clubs and all of them sent representatives.
The debate begun with the presentation on the Political History of Uganda and the role of the youth by Dr. Tindyebwa Joseph , a lecturer at Kabale University and a Political Scientist who encouraged the youth to participate in the political transformation of Uganda actively like the current national leaders did when they were at University like them. Joseph appealed to the youth to look to the reality of some programmes to improve on the youth livelihood. “You should be today’s leaders not tomorrow’s.” Joseph said.
This time five Universities were on panel, Bugema, Cavendish, Mbarara University of Science Technology (MUST) , Mutesa 1Royal , and St Lawrence. Each panellist was given 10minites to present a paper.
The Judges were Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabasa , Chairman Appointments Board Makerere University Council who also doubles as Secretary- university Forum on Governance (UNIFOG) ,Ms Carolyn Nabbasa Ass Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Human Rights Specialist and Lawyer and Dr. Tindyebwa Joseph.
Ajejumobi Johnson a Second year Law student of Cavendish University was pronounced the winner of the day followed by Nono Samuel Michael from MUST.
After Debate was closed by Director for programmes CCG Ms Sarah Birete who thanked all the panellists and the Universities that sent representatives.
Bukuri Kakooza
New intellectuals on the scene Cavendish University for the first time in history qualified to go to semi-finals of Interface Debate after winning the 6th Inter- University Interface Debate at Green Hills Hotel in Kabale district Western Uganda. A Last years was at WBS Conference hall in Kampala.
Interface Debate is one of the programmes carried out by Centre For constitutional Governance (CCG) in different higher institutions of learning mainly to Just and Equitable societies with the CITIZENS at the centre of their Governance. This times topic was on Freedom of speech, Expression and Association in Uganda and which way Uganda. CCG has bases in over 20 Universities in Uganda under Hope Initiative Clubs and all of them sent representatives.
The debate begun with the presentation on the Political History of Uganda and the role of the youth by Dr. Tindyebwa Joseph , a lecturer at Kabale University and a Political Scientist who encouraged the youth to participate in the political transformation of Uganda actively like the current national leaders did when they were at University like them. Joseph appealed to the youth to look to the reality of some programmes to improve on the youth livelihood. “You should be today’s leaders not tomorrow’s.” Joseph said.
This time five Universities were on panel, Bugema, Cavendish, Mbarara University of Science Technology (MUST) , Mutesa 1Royal , and St Lawrence. Each panellist was given 10minites to present a paper.
The Judges were Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabasa , Chairman Appointments Board Makerere University Council who also doubles as Secretary- university Forum on Governance (UNIFOG) ,Ms Carolyn Nabbasa Ass Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Human Rights Specialist and Lawyer and Dr. Tindyebwa Joseph.
Ajejumobi Johnson a Second year Law student of Cavendish University was pronounced the winner of the day followed by Nono Samuel Michael from MUST.
After Debate was closed by Director for programmes CCG Ms Sarah Birete who thanked all the panellists and the Universities that sent representatives.
Saturday, 14 February 2015
IUSU MPs visits Ugandan Parliament
By Bukuri Kakooza
Over 50 Islamic University Students Union (IUSU) Members of Parliament yesterday had a visit to Ugandan Parliament in a move titled “Bye bye 2014-2015 Parliament .” which ended up being memorable day and event to majority of the MPs being their first time to reach in the city. The delegation was headed by IUSU speaker Rt.hon Muhammad Saidi who according to reliable sources it was also his first time to have a look on Uganda’s Legislative house in Capital Kampala. The one who came leading ended up being led by a junior MP. “This house is big.” Saidi said.
UIUI best 2014 Medical Investor in Uganda
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) was named the best 2014 medical Investor in Uganda during the official launch of habib Medical School at Kampala campus in Kibuli . The certificate was received by the vice Chairman University council Hon Al-hajj Kirunda Kivejija from per permanent secretary Ministry of Health Mr. Asuman Lukwago.
According to the annual health sector performance report of 2013/2014 , out of the 1, 218 staffing norm for the Ministry of Health ,only 941 doctors were currently employed in various government hospitals , which translates into a shortage of 227 doctors . With opening of a new medical school, the University administration hopes to boost the current workforce in the near future after graduating its pioneer students. “The IUIU Habib Medical School we are officially opening today started on October 27, 2014 with 55 pioneer students ,” Dr Ahmed Kawesa Sengendo , the Rector of IUIU, said during the launch in Kampala.
The school is part of IUIUs expansion programme which also includes the creation of faculty of Engineering in 2015.
Habib Medical School is the sixth medical school to be opened in Uganda.
Museveni acts as Muslim decry of their girl
It has emerged that Sarah Kagingo, the controversial presidential assistant on communication, is back in her job at State House. Sources in state house have told us that Kagingo, whose job became a matter of intense speculation for months last year until she was fired and put under investigation, has been quietly reinstated by President Museveni.
Kagingo’s sacking was announced in a state house statement last year, following highly-publicized in-fighting amongst state house employees. The quarrel appeared to pit some of the most senior state house staff against Kagingo. All along, Kagingo neither confirmed she was out nor insisted she was still at state house; but the president’s press secretary, Tamale Mirundi, often declared that she had been fired.
“She is no longer at state house. She is masquerading as our employee,” Mirundi was once quoted as having said, in response to questions about Kagingo’s job.
The alleged sacking happened late in October 2014 during Museveni’s visit to the Vatican. A state house statement that announced her sacking also indicated that the tech-savvy presidential aide was under police investigation .
Days later, the police denied receiving any such orders.
Confusion reigned as Kagingo continued to post on her Facebook page real time updates of President Museveni’s activities, competing with the new managers of the president’s online platforms.
DEATH THREATS
As the rivalry intensified, it was alleged that Kagingo received death threats, which she reported to Muyenga community police station. In the wake of last year’s killing of Muslim clerics, Kagingo’s plight was brought to the attention of President Museveni during a meeting with a group of sheikhs from Kibuli.
Kagingo hails from one of the most prominent Muslim families in Ankole but with roots in Buganda. The Kibuli sheikhs reportedly vented their anger at the alleged witch-hunt of Muslims in government, citing the Kagingo saga.
“She might be killed soon,” one sheikh is reported to have said, according to our sources.
Museveni reportedly assured the Muslim leaders that he had not ordered Kagingo’s sacking and promised to handle her case with urgency. After meeting the sheikhs, Museveni eventually met Kagingo on January 25 in Soroti, on the eve of the NRM liberation day celebrations. Museveni, according to our sources, kept the January 25 meeting at the Soroti state lodge a secret from many of his handlers.
Interviewed for this story on February 7, Kagingo declined to divulge details of her meeting with the president. But a reliable source said Kagingo poured her heart out to the president, telling him how she had been mistreated by some senior staff at state house. During that meeting, Museveni reportedly ordered that Kagingo be reinstated.
FIRST ASSIGNMENT
When news of her presence at state lodge, Soroti, got to Maj Edith Nakalema, the president’s private secretary in charge of secretarial duties, and one of those who were not getting along with Kagingo before she was fired, she allegedly stormed the place but found Kagingo walking out of the meeting room.
The Special Forces Command soldiers reportedly restrained the two women from any ugly confrontation. After the NRM day celebrations, Museveni travelled to Pakwach where he commissioned the Shs 11.7bn Andibo valley dam and an FM radio station belonging to Fred Omach, the minister of state for Finance.
Before he left, we have been told, Museveni assigned Kagingo to attend to some Arab visitors whom he was scheduled to meet in the evening of January 28 at Nakasero state lodge. Unaware of her apparent reinstatement, Nakalema allegedly threatened to arrest the soldiers on duty for letting a non-staff into state house, a source said.
Maj Nakalema is said to have calmed down after learning that the soldiers had cleared Kagingo upon getting instructions from Museveni. Asked to comment on her run-ins with Maj Nakalema, Kagingo again declined to comment.
Efforts to get a comment from Tamale Mirundi also failed, as he did not answer his phone yesterday. But when she featured on NTV’s Sunday evening talk show, Fourth Estate, on February 8, Kagingo confirmed that she was back to her job, and that the president had advised her to ignore her detractors.
Friday, 6 February 2015
Police officers transferred over FDC Calendars
Bukuri Kakooza
Mbale
A total of 7 police officers were transferred from Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) police station yesterday to different police stations in Mbale on allegations that they are supporters of Uganda’s largest opposition Party, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
The drama was at IUIU gate when bodaboda men came with the Posters containing calendars of Mbale Municipality MP Jack Wamanga Wamai who is in FDC and tried to enter the University in the presence of an intelligence officer who was in plain cloth and alleged that he is attached to Bugema Army Barracks. The officer ordered one of the police men who was at the gate to tell the bodaboda men to go away with their posters and if they resist arrest one of them. The police man ignored him and asked him on which grounds. “What have they done or I arrest them on which case”. Police man added.
On the following day the same police man brought in the posters early in the morning and started to supply them and kept the remaining one at the station. According to one of the security guards at the gate who requested not to be mentioned for the safety of his job, the officers who were transferred some of them were FDC diehards and others were unlucky because they did not know what has caused their transfer and they did not participate in any poster supplying work like their colleagues. He added that some received 200,000 Ugandan Shillings to do the work.
When I contacted the Elgon region Police spokesperson, Superintendent of police Ms Nandawula Diana, she said that she was not aware of the transfer and promised to call back after collecting the information from the District Police Commander whom she said is the one responsible for district transfers.
Bukuri Kakooza
Mbale
A total of 7 police officers were transferred from Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) police station yesterday to different police stations in Mbale on allegations that they are supporters of Uganda’s largest opposition Party, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
The drama was at IUIU gate when bodaboda men came with the Posters containing calendars of Mbale Municipality MP Jack Wamanga Wamai who is in FDC and tried to enter the University in the presence of an intelligence officer who was in plain cloth and alleged that he is attached to Bugema Army Barracks. The officer ordered one of the police men who was at the gate to tell the bodaboda men to go away with their posters and if they resist arrest one of them. The police man ignored him and asked him on which grounds. “What have they done or I arrest them on which case”. Police man added.
On the following day the same police man brought in the posters early in the morning and started to supply them and kept the remaining one at the station. According to one of the security guards at the gate who requested not to be mentioned for the safety of his job, the officers who were transferred some of them were FDC diehards and others were unlucky because they did not know what has caused their transfer and they did not participate in any poster supplying work like their colleagues. He added that some received 200,000 Ugandan Shillings to do the work.
When I contacted the Elgon region Police spokesperson, Superintendent of police Ms Nandawula Diana, she said that she was not aware of the transfer and promised to call back after collecting the information from the District Police Commander whom she said is the one responsible for district transfers.
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Life Experience of Non- Muslims at IUIU
By Bukuri Kakooza
The decision to establish an Islamic University in Uganda came out of the Heads of states summit of the OIC member states that took place in 1974 in Lahore, Pakistan. It was decided that two Islamic Universities be set up in Africa; one in Niger to serve the French speaking African states and one in Uganda to serve the English speaking states.
In the case of the IUIU, preliminary works began and it was decided then that the University would be set up in West Nile district of Arua at a place called Arivu. Unfortunately, the University never took off until the late Idi Amin Dada’s government was overthrown. During the early 1980s the then government changed the site of the University from Arua to Mbale and offered the premises of Nkoma Secondary School to accommodate the University.
However, the university did not start until February 10, 1988 when it opened its doors to its pioneer students. The University started with two faculties-the faculty of Islamic and Arabic Languages and the faculty of Education. Initially it was thought that the Faculty of medicine would also be started, but when government of Uganda withdrew the school of hygiene which it had previously donated, it became impossible to start a medical course then.
The Main Campus is approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 mi), north of the city of Mbale, in eastern Uganda, on the Mbale-kumi Road. The coordinates of the main campus are 01 05 35N, 34 10 37E (Latitude: 1.0930; Longitude: 34.1770).
Students at all campuses of IUIU are required to dress in a decent manner befitting the norms of an Islamic Institution. In case of; A. Female students must put on traditionally accepted Hijaab, covering all parts of their bodies except the face, fingers palms and feet. The hair should be covered too,
They should not put on male dressings , All other types of tight fitting dresses that portray/depict the body alignment or those that are short, transparent and slittedare strictly forbidden. Transparent head covers are also not allowed.
B. Male students
Male students are required to dress in a decent manner befitting the norms of an Islamic Institution. Female clothing, shorts, bangles, necklaces, or other ungentlemanly clothes e.g. sleeveless vests, kinky dresses, dread locks etc are not permissible to male students.
Non-Muslims at IUIU though live a different life , according to Kamugisha Maureen a second year mass communication student at females’ campus kabojja life here is not difficult as such because on Sundays they allow us non-moslems to go out for prayers though moslems are favoured most mainly in students politics when even us are capable of leading this institution and the main problem is the University forcing us to do some papers which are not in line with the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
At IUIU, papers like Introduction to Arabic and Introduction to Islam are done by every student regardless of religion , tribe , country and the programme offered, failure to do them and pass by 50% a student can not graduate.
And also someone to head students’ body or to be on the executive must be a practicing Muslim non muslims are given smaller posts like state ministers and member of parliament.
“Muslims are favoured to the extent that even in class they are considered first”. Aggrieved Maureen added.
However , Amulen Maureen (22), doing Bachelor of Development Studies at main campus in Mbale who joined IUIU because it builds moral characters in students especially female students in terms of dressing despite the fact that being a non Muslim she finds it a bit exigent to put on hijab (Islamic dress) for the whole day. “They should atleast leave us to put on our usual clothing’s in Weekends". She added.
According to the University Public Relations Officer ( PRO), Mr Lukoya Shaban, bringing the education gap that was created by the mistakes made during post-colonial Uganda; which left many Muslims lagging behind education wise , it’s the reason why IUIU
By Bukuri Kakooza
The decision to establish an Islamic University in Uganda came out of the Heads of states summit of the OIC member states that took place in 1974 in Lahore, Pakistan. It was decided that two Islamic Universities be set up in Africa; one in Niger to serve the French speaking African states and one in Uganda to serve the English speaking states.
In the case of the IUIU, preliminary works began and it was decided then that the University would be set up in West Nile district of Arua at a place called Arivu. Unfortunately, the University never took off until the late Idi Amin Dada’s government was overthrown. During the early 1980s the then government changed the site of the University from Arua to Mbale and offered the premises of Nkoma Secondary School to accommodate the University.
However, the university did not start until February 10, 1988 when it opened its doors to its pioneer students. The University started with two faculties-the faculty of Islamic and Arabic Languages and the faculty of Education. Initially it was thought that the Faculty of medicine would also be started, but when government of Uganda withdrew the school of hygiene which it had previously donated, it became impossible to start a medical course then.
The Main Campus is approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 mi), north of the city of Mbale, in eastern Uganda, on the Mbale-kumi Road. The coordinates of the main campus are 01 05 35N, 34 10 37E (Latitude: 1.0930; Longitude: 34.1770).
Students at all campuses of IUIU are required to dress in a decent manner befitting the norms of an Islamic Institution. In case of; A. Female students must put on traditionally accepted Hijaab, covering all parts of their bodies except the face, fingers palms and feet. The hair should be covered too,
They should not put on male dressings , All other types of tight fitting dresses that portray/depict the body alignment or those that are short, transparent and slittedare strictly forbidden. Transparent head covers are also not allowed.
B. Male students
Male students are required to dress in a decent manner befitting the norms of an Islamic Institution. Female clothing, shorts, bangles, necklaces, or other ungentlemanly clothes e.g. sleeveless vests, kinky dresses, dread locks etc are not permissible to male students.
Non-Muslims at IUIU though live a different life , according to Kamugisha Maureen a second year mass communication student at females’ campus kabojja life here is not difficult as such because on Sundays they allow us non-moslems to go out for prayers though moslems are favoured most mainly in students politics when even us are capable of leading this institution and the main problem is the University forcing us to do some papers which are not in line with the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
At IUIU, papers like Introduction to Arabic and Introduction to Islam are done by every student regardless of religion , tribe , country and the programme offered, failure to do them and pass by 50% a student can not graduate.
And also someone to head students’ body or to be on the executive must be a practicing Muslim non muslims are given smaller posts like state ministers and member of parliament.
“Muslims are favoured to the extent that even in class they are considered first”. Aggrieved Maureen added.
However , Amulen Maureen (22), doing Bachelor of Development Studies at main campus in Mbale who joined IUIU because it builds moral characters in students especially female students in terms of dressing despite the fact that being a non Muslim she finds it a bit exigent to put on hijab (Islamic dress) for the whole day. “They should atleast leave us to put on our usual clothing’s in Weekends". She added.
According to the University Public Relations Officer ( PRO), Mr Lukoya Shaban, bringing the education gap that was created by the mistakes made during post-colonial Uganda; which left many Muslims lagging behind education wise , it’s the reason why IUIU
Minister Orders, NCHE
By Bukuri Kakooza
Kampala: The Minister for Education Major (Retired) Jessica Alupo has ordered National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to be fast and track the grading system process within 30days. “the process should be fast tracked not to exceed 30days so that malaise is settled once and for all”. Alupo said.
The resolution came out during the meeting that was held yesterday between the leadership of Uganda National Students Association, (UNSA) and the minister for Education at minister’s office on Embassy house, parliamentary avenue.
According to the president UNSA His Excellency Matada Abubakar, after a long struggle, finally there is light at the end of the tunnel on the issue of the grading system that got some of us in custody for the first time in our lives. “I was going to retire from UNSA unhappy , I feel more delighted and will comfortably hand over next month God willing”. Abubakar added.
Pressed on the idea of students already affected , NCHE said one can present his or her results to them for reclassification.
In 2008 NCHE came up with a new grading system, some universities took it on and others rejected it as unfair. Among those that implemented is Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) and Uganda Christian University (UCU). Makerere University and Kyambogo rejected it from then NCHE considered revising it and that’s what had taken ages up to date. Students at IUIU for example have been grappling with too high grading system with a 3.9 one has a second class lower , yet with 3.6 at MUK one has a second class upper. Now with this gazetting all shall be harmonised, and people will face a levelled ground in the field.
Current one
4.4-5.0 first class
4.0-4.3 upper second
3.0-3.9 second lower
Revised one
4.4-5.0 fisrt class
3.6-4.3 upper second class
2.8-3.5 second class lower
By Bukuri Kakooza
Kampala: The Minister for Education Major (Retired) Jessica Alupo has ordered National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to be fast and track the grading system process within 30days. “the process should be fast tracked not to exceed 30days so that malaise is settled once and for all”. Alupo said.
The resolution came out during the meeting that was held yesterday between the leadership of Uganda National Students Association, (UNSA) and the minister for Education at minister’s office on Embassy house, parliamentary avenue.
According to the president UNSA His Excellency Matada Abubakar, after a long struggle, finally there is light at the end of the tunnel on the issue of the grading system that got some of us in custody for the first time in our lives. “I was going to retire from UNSA unhappy , I feel more delighted and will comfortably hand over next month God willing”. Abubakar added.
Pressed on the idea of students already affected , NCHE said one can present his or her results to them for reclassification.
In 2008 NCHE came up with a new grading system, some universities took it on and others rejected it as unfair. Among those that implemented is Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) and Uganda Christian University (UCU). Makerere University and Kyambogo rejected it from then NCHE considered revising it and that’s what had taken ages up to date. Students at IUIU for example have been grappling with too high grading system with a 3.9 one has a second class lower , yet with 3.6 at MUK one has a second class upper. Now with this gazetting all shall be harmonised, and people will face a levelled ground in the field.
Current one
4.4-5.0 first class
4.0-4.3 upper second
3.0-3.9 second lower
Revised one
4.4-5.0 fisrt class
3.6-4.3 upper second class
2.8-3.5 second class lower
What transpired in UNSA General meeting?
Bukuri Kakooza
The 26th Uganda National Students Association annual General meeting started on Monday 26th January 2014 with the registration and arrival of the delegates across the country at Teso College, Aloet soroti District in Teso sub-region. Over 500 delegates from different higher institutions of learning and some few from selected secondary schools across the country were registered.
National students Council discusses issues affecting students and elects new leaders. Last year’s council were held at St Augustine University Mbuga opened by then premier Amama Mbabazi. Every University and tertiary institution is expected to send 3 representatives mainly Guild president, Speaker, and women affairs secretary. Every district is also expected to send 3 representatives, Chairman, speaker and gender secretary.
The delegates were frustrated by lack of rooms to sleep in whereby 10 delegates used to sleep in one room even without circuits for charging.
For the first time in 11years the council was officially opened by President Museveni who is also the Patron of the Association on Tuesday 27th 2014 at 10am, he first re-corganised the National NRM vice chairman for eastern region Hon Capt. Mike Mukula and then thanked the student leaders for being organised and promised to support UNSA activities as longer as the students remains focused and don’t follow people with pseudo information who are misleading the population “I like organised people like you”. Museveni said.
In attendance was also Minister of Education and Sports Hon Jesca Alupo, Lt. Col Henry Masiko Commissioner , Patriotism Secretariat Office of the President ,who presented a paper on the Highlights of the students movement and prospects for a more patriotic and Democratic UNSA , Mr .Mondo Kyateka Ass. Commissioner for youth and children affairs , Ministry of Gender , Labour and social development who also presented a paper on Unlocking youth potential through wealth creation for sustainable development: a remedy for unemployment.
The high seat of the Presidency was highly contested by three candidates Nagenjwa Sharon from Uganda Christian University (UCU) , who was independent, Mulundu Edgar Wandwasi from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) on NRM ticket and Lillian Aber from Makerere University also independent but mainly supported by FDC.
The nominations and Elections was held on Thursday 29th early in the morning and ended on Friday morning at 6:44am whereby Lillian Aber merged the winner with 137 votes followed by Mulundi Edgar Wanwasi , Nagenjwa Sharon respectively .
Lillian Aber is going to succeed Hon Matadah Abubakar from Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) at a handover ceremony on 14th February 2015.
Bukuri Kakooza
The 26th Uganda National Students Association annual General meeting started on Monday 26th January 2014 with the registration and arrival of the delegates across the country at Teso College, Aloet soroti District in Teso sub-region. Over 500 delegates from different higher institutions of learning and some few from selected secondary schools across the country were registered.
National students Council discusses issues affecting students and elects new leaders. Last year’s council were held at St Augustine University Mbuga opened by then premier Amama Mbabazi. Every University and tertiary institution is expected to send 3 representatives mainly Guild president, Speaker, and women affairs secretary. Every district is also expected to send 3 representatives, Chairman, speaker and gender secretary.
The delegates were frustrated by lack of rooms to sleep in whereby 10 delegates used to sleep in one room even without circuits for charging.
For the first time in 11years the council was officially opened by President Museveni who is also the Patron of the Association on Tuesday 27th 2014 at 10am, he first re-corganised the National NRM vice chairman for eastern region Hon Capt. Mike Mukula and then thanked the student leaders for being organised and promised to support UNSA activities as longer as the students remains focused and don’t follow people with pseudo information who are misleading the population “I like organised people like you”. Museveni said.
In attendance was also Minister of Education and Sports Hon Jesca Alupo, Lt. Col Henry Masiko Commissioner , Patriotism Secretariat Office of the President ,who presented a paper on the Highlights of the students movement and prospects for a more patriotic and Democratic UNSA , Mr .Mondo Kyateka Ass. Commissioner for youth and children affairs , Ministry of Gender , Labour and social development who also presented a paper on Unlocking youth potential through wealth creation for sustainable development: a remedy for unemployment.
The high seat of the Presidency was highly contested by three candidates Nagenjwa Sharon from Uganda Christian University (UCU) , who was independent, Mulundu Edgar Wandwasi from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) on NRM ticket and Lillian Aber from Makerere University also independent but mainly supported by FDC.
The nominations and Elections was held on Thursday 29th early in the morning and ended on Friday morning at 6:44am whereby Lillian Aber merged the winner with 137 votes followed by Mulundi Edgar Wanwasi , Nagenjwa Sharon respectively .
Lillian Aber is going to succeed Hon Matadah Abubakar from Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) at a handover ceremony on 14th February 2015.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Busoga region tops in Child sexual abuse
Busoga- singled out to
be the number one region with cases of child abuse in the country according to
the report released by ANPPCAN last year.
While reading the
ANPPCAN report to public on the launch against child sexual abuse at Jinja
Busoga square, the deputy RDC Jinja district Mr Sakawa Eric revealed that Busoga
region receives 30% of child sexual abuse in every month and other cases never
reported.
Mr Sakwa blamed this on
parents for negligence of their children which has led many joining drugs,
street life extending the vice to higher chances of being un avoidable, adding
that schools administrators have also given rise to the vice due to school
policy prescribing children to go early to school exposing young ones at the
risk of being raped.
He also pointed out the
Bodaboda riders,chapat sellers tax drivers, video halls and youth idlers especially in slum and rural
areas in the region for luring the
children into the evil act shutting their future. It is at this point that he
warned offenders and threatened to deal with them accordingly.
He also paused a
challenge to the police and accused them
for conspiring with the culprits and release criminals ,a thing culminating the
vice in the region .It is at this point
that he warned to arrest and deal with the police officers who engage in the act according to law.
Mr Sakwa cautioned
parents and victims to report the cases to the authority as the only way to
reduce on the rampant vice in the region.
He noted that the act
has led to increasing number of teenage mothers who are un productive to the
economy of the country, adding that it is also a path for the spread of HIV
AIDS and rampant poverty.
He appreciated the
media for being the key parties in reporting the vice and encouraged them to
keep doing its watchdog role, hoping for the decline at rate which it is
pronounced in the region. End
-By Byekwaso Fazir
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