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Saturday July 28, 2018

By Aiden Graw

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SPORTS:

CECAFA WOMEN CHALLENGE CUP 2018

Kigali, Rwanda

Crested Cranes Matches

Uganda 1-0 Kenya

Uganda 2-1 Ethiopia

Tanzania 4-1 Uganda

Rwanda 2-2 Uganda

The Uganda Women Senior Team (Crested Cranes) finished runners-up in the just concluded 2018 CECAFA Challenge Cup in Rwanda.

The Crested Cranes collected 7 points from 4 matches to finish second losing the first position to Tanzania on goal difference.

Uganda defeated Kenya 1-0 in the first game, saw off Ethiopia in the second fixtureby 2-1 before falling to Tanzania 4-1.

On Wednesday, Uganda was held to a 2-2 draw by hosts Rwanda-a result that dashed the hopes of the Crested Cranes to win their maiden title.

Tanzania defeated Ethiopia 4-1 in the last game to level with Uganda on 7 points. Nevertheless, they were crowned champions for the second time in a row while Rwanda lost to Kenya in the second game on the closing day by 2-0.

Meanwhile, Uganda’s shot stopper Aturo Ruth was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament after putting up a good show.

‘ I was determined and focused not to let my team lose. I’m so glad I have won the award. I thank my teammates for the support, without them I wouldn’t have achieved this. No one realised we could reach this far but we believed in ourselves. It’s a great achievement to me and the team’ said Aturo Ruth.

The Crested Cranes received a runners-up prize money of 1500$ from the organisers while Tanzania took $2500 prize money and a trophy. Ethiopia took $1000 after finishing third.

The Uganda Crested Cranes delegation was led by the Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association and FUFA Excom Member Ronie Kalema, Margaret Kubingi Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association, Team Coordinator Paul Ssali, Farida Bulega the Head Coach, Assistant coach Edward Kaziba, Goalkeeping Coach Magala James, Mable Kabatalindwa the Team Doctor, Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Trainer and Nsereko Kawuma Hamzah the Team Media Officer

The Team Included;

CRESTED CRANES TEAM THAT WON SILVER MEDALS

Aturo Ruth, Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet, Namuddu Viola, Nankya Shadia, Aluka Grace, Namukisa Aisha, Nabisaalu Bridget, Akiror Tracy Jones – Captain, Yudaya Nakayenze, Nambatya Favour, Lillian Mutuuzo, Alupo Norah, Naluyimba Esther, Nabbumba Phiona, Nakachwa Spencer, Nalukenge Juliet, Namuleme Zainah, Namwase Monica, Babirye Winnie

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Saturday 28^th July 2018

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In Bugiri

The cold war between opposition Justice Forum (JEEMA) and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is not dying with the last yesterday’s election in Bugiri Municipality, despite the former’s hard earned victory.

The election which seemed to drive a wedge between the two opposition parties is also threatening a long lasting blemish on the image and dependability of FDC strongman Col Dr Kizza Besigye.

Besigye was expected to offer support to JEEMA’s Asuman Basalirwa, who stood in trenches with him and actively engaged in legal battles on his behalf following the later pleading multiple times with FDC for support in the Bugiri election but the party insisted on fronting their own candidate Eunice Namatende in the race.

Besigye for instance was at one point heard telling voters that Basalirwa’s election to Parliament would have no impact because parliament already has many opposition lawyers, but all have failed to cause government accountability.

The FDC Deputy Secretary General, Harold Kaija was during one of the campaigns quoted stating that other political parties are inconsequential, so much so that if someone doesn’t vote for FDC, they are better off voting for NRM.

The Jeema camp also fired back, accusing the FDC camp of greed.

The ping pong continued up to the Election Day, which ended in a big success for Jeema and an embarrassment for the FDC candidate who trailed in 3^rd position.

Col Besigye, the FDC party and other party members rushed to social media to congratulate Jeema, but apparently not quite satisfactorily according to Jeema.

“Dr Besigye’s congratulatory message to Asuman Basalirwa is pretense, why ask someone you previously said he is going to do nothing in parliament to unite people? Enough is enough,” noted Kyamundu Sentongo the JEEMA Spokesperson in social media post.

Another JEEMA supporter added that it would take an insane person to work again with Besigye who has portrayed that he no longer needs them.

“We have woken up, Besigye is a liability to Opposition politics.”

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Saturday July 28, 2018

By Aiden Graw

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:

Attention seeking socialite Bryan White has been using the money to lure musicians and other top celebrities to his ‘podium’.

Some musicians like Bebe Cool and Apass had vowed never to associate with Bryan White however these two have finally coiled their tails between their legs, and they are currently enjoying Bryan White’s money.

Sources say Apass received 10M from Bryan White Foundation to entertain revellers in Arua while Bebe Cool reportedly accepted 10m for two VIP table at his forthcoming concert dubbed Golden Heart on 3rd August at Kololo Airstrip

DEVELOPMENT CHANNEL TO BOOST UGANDA FILM INDUSTRY

Uganda’s movie industry still lags behind despite the number of local talent in Uganda. Despite all this great talent in the movie industry, there is lack of audience and investment to the film industry in the country unlike developed countries like the United States of America. It is because of this that Development Channel decided to boost the movie industry in the country. Development Channel provides the movie industry with the latest version of black magic. Only 4 of URASA Min Pro Black-magic 4.6k are in the country and 2 of those 4 have been provided by Development Channel to the movie industry.

In the words of former USA President Barak Obama, when America was founded as a new country, the Founding Fathers wanted to base the foundations of the country off of ideals. .The ideals made the country and the people thrive to become the World’s most powerful nation. These ideals were instilled through the movie industry in America. Hollywood grew to shape the collective thoughts and the ideas of the nation and the world at large.

It is through the same spirit that Development Channel has handed over 2 state of the art cameras to renowned award winning actors Mathew Nabwiso and Eleanor Nabwiso. Development Channel has also gone ahead to invite Nollywood’s famous acting duo “Aki and Pawpaw” to work with the budding movie industry in Uganda.

During the handover at Development Channel’s Corporate Office, the Chairman, Charles N. Lambert explained that it is high time that we created a “new nation” and this nation must be a United Africa where the next generation must higher its sights. Africa’s economy has been badly weakened for far too long and that has been a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Chairman Development Channel showed that the challenges Africa faces are real, serious and are many but we believe that with the empowerment of the film industry, Uganda and Africa is a step closer to becoming a new nation under the new ideals.

In reaffirming the greatness of Africa, we understand that greatness is never given, it must be earned. That is why Development Channel is taking the lead in earning this greatness through the Economic War.

NICOLE KIDMAN TO PRODUCE AND STAR IN NINE PERFECT STRANGERS

Nicole Kidman has signed a production deal for the new novel from ‘Big Little Liars’ writer Liane Moriarty.

Nicole Kidman has closed a film and TV deal for the book ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’.

The actress’ Blossom Films has closed a preemptive deal for the screen rights to the new novel from ‘Big Little Liars’ writer Liane Moriarty and Nicole is set to star in and produce the adaptation.

NICOLE KIDMAN

Nicole and her producing partner Per Saari will join forces with Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories on the project.

Nicole can next be seen on the big screen in ‘Aquaman’ and recently revealed she was ”pummelled” by water in her first scene – but wanted more.

The Oscar-winning actress portrays Queen Atlanna in the upcoming action adventure and has been hailed a ”trooper” by director James Wan for the way she dealt with her punishing first moments on camera.

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In Bugiri

The Independent Electoral Commission has declared JEEMA president and lawyer Asuman Basalirwa as the duly elected Member of Parliament for the newly created Bugiri Municipality constituency after trouncing FDC’s Eunice Namatende and NRM’s John Francis Oketcho.

Basalirwa polled 3,928 which was a difference of over 600 votes against the second and also  ruling NRM party’s Oketcho whereas Namatende came third with only 928 votes.

Independent candidates Joel Wamono and Lyavala Siraji Samanya got 15 and 8 votes respectively in the race.

The outcome of the election was however a surprise to many with Oketcho coming second contrary to what had been predicted.  During the campaigns, the tight contest seemed to between the two opposition candidates, Basalirwa and Namatende but the results indicated otherwise.

Basaalirwa’s win was a slap in the face for President Museveni and opposition strongman Dr.Kizza Besigye because both campaigned for their party’s candidates in the race.

Speaking to media shortly before being declared winner, Basalirwa applauded voters for entrusting him with the powers to represent them in the August House.

“They realized my competence and voted for me,”Basalirwa said.

Earlier even before the vote count ended, FDC’s Namatende conceded defeat to JEEMA’s Basalirwa in a statement posted on her social media pages.

“Friends, it was a great opportunity to take part in the Bugiri MP Municipality elections! These were two long months of campaigns for me and my team! We would like to thank you all for your contribution as we believed that we could make a contribution in leading our people in Parliament. I would like to thank all those that supported us and voted for me! You are great men and women of Bugiri,” a statement from Namatende read in part.

“To my Party FDC, you stood by me and that is being principled and loyal! As a young woman that means so much to me and I hope that is something that many will appreciate in our Party for many years to come. To my opponents, we had a good campaign and this is the moment where I can stand up to say with my head high the people have decided and unfortunately it is not me. My brother Asuman Basalirwa Congratulations for your hard earned win as the MP Elect of Bugiri Municipality. Mr Basalirwa, I wish you well as our first MP of Bugiri Municipality. Lead us! Be an example out there to many MPs that Bugiri people we are different Godspeed!”

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Saturday July 28, 2018

By Aiden Graw

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In Sheema–

Science, Technology and Innovations minister Dr Elioda Tumwesigye was at 2.36am on Saturday morning declared winner of the hotly contested the Sheema Municipality parliamentary seat, coming from behind to lead his closest rival, Ms Virginia Plan Mugyenyi of FDC.

Dr Elioda Tumwesigye garnered 13,590 votes, while Ms Mugyenyi got 11,489 votes. Other independents scored as follows: Raymond Kamugisha (276), Ambrose Amanyire (32), Benjamin Luyombya (867) and Meshash Katusiime 756.

The results were declared by the district returning officer, Ms Deborah Asiimwe, completing a dramatic turnaround for Dr Tumwesigye. Ms Mugyenyi had taken an early lead during the early counting, leading Dr Tumwesigye for long periods by over 500 votes.

However, as results from the rest of the polling stations trickled in, NRM’s Tumwesigye gained an upper hand.

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