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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:28:59
Police identify 21 bodies retrieved from Kiteezi landfill
Police have provided the identities of the 21 dead bodies that have so far been retrieved at Kiteezi landfill. On Saturday, the Kiteezi landfill collapsed, leading to the death and injury of people and cattle. Property was also destroyed. Since the incident, Police, the Uganda Red Cross, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry […] The post Police identify 21 bodies retrieved from Kiteezi landfill first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:59:51
KCCA explains withholding staff signatures in Kiteezi IGG probe
By Stephen Otage Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has explained why it prevented two staff members in charge of the Kiteezi dumpsite from signing statements recorded by the Inspectorate of Government until today (August 12, 2024) when they can obtain legal assistance. President Museveni issued a statement on Sunday, directing the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Muhairwe, to swiftly investigate the circumstances surrounding the Kiteezi tragedy, which has claimed 18 lives so far. In a telephone interview with KFM on Sunday, KCCA spokesperson Daniel NuweAbine said the two staff responsible for supervising the landfill were prevented from signing the statements because it was a weekend and legal officers were unavailable to provide guidance. He explained that since the incident […]
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@kfm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:00:33
Menopause: Beyond the biological clock
Catherine Ageno Despite being a natural part of aging, menopause remains largely misunderstood and under-discussed, leading to a significant knowledge gap among women and healthcare providers. According to the National Institute on Aging, menopause usually starts between the ages of 45 and 55 and typically lasts about seven years. During menopause, estrogen levels in the body drop, and that can cause women to experience symptoms such as hot flashes, trouble sleeping, mood changes, and weight gain. In some cases, menopause has been linked to domestic violence and mental health challenges. In part one of our health feature this week, we speak to experts about various aspects of menopause and how to deal with it. Don’t miss the second part of […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:52:24
Johnnie Walker serves super vibes Thrones Lounge’s 5th Anniversary Celebrations
When it comes to throwing a lit party, Thrones Lounge has an undoubted reputation. And last night, Friday August 9, the Bugolobi-based hangout simply outdid themselves. Thrones partnered with the iconic global celebratory whisky brand- Johnnie Walker, to mark their 5th anniversary. And rightly put, the Thrones 5th anniversary was a bash for the books. […] The post Johnnie Walker serves super vibes Thrones Lounge’s 5th Anniversary Celebrations first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:24:06
Kiteezi Tragedy - Top Kcc Official Arrested
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Deputy IGG Ann Twino Muhairwe has ordered the arrest of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Daniel NuweAbiine, for obstructing investigations into the garbage slide at Kiteezi.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:24:04
Why Uganda Must Prioritise Long Term Waste Management
[Nile Post] The recent landslide at the Kiteezi Landfill in Kampala serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for Uganda to prioritize long-term waste management and landfill safety.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:24:07
Kiteezi Tragedy - Museveni Orders UPDF to Join Rescue
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the UPDF Special Forces to assist in the rescue at Kiteezi landfill that collapsed and killed unknown numbers of people.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:24:13
Rising Cases of Impersonation of Military Officers Spark Concerns
[Nile Post] Authorities are grappling with a disturbing rise in cases of individuals impersonating army personnel, with the most recent incident in Entebbe adding to a growing list of similar offenses.
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@observer Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:54:32
Two Kasese minors die from suspected food poisoning
Police in Kasese district are investigating circumstances under which two children died after eating suspected poisoned food. Catherine Kabugho, 10, and Caroline Mbambu, 8, died Friday shortly after being admitted at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese town. Saluti B chairperson Janet Mbambu said that according to preliminary information, the minors were earlier given chapatti’s by their step-father also a renowned herbalist Hajji Abdu Kasita before suffering stomach upsets. {loadposition inarticle}
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@kfm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:03:24
Government urged to invest in sustainable waste management practices
Government has been asked to invest in sustainable waste management practices to ensure protection of the environment and human life. This is after at least 18 people were killed following Saturday’s massive landslide that occurred at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala. The incident has been described by many as a disaster that was in the waiting. Speaking to KFM, the Regional Director of Citizens Concern Africa, Mr. Andrew Mafundo faulted the government for not having effective waste management practices and strict regulations that could prevent such avoidable disasters from happening. “We must prioritize sustainable waste management practices, protection of the environment, and rights of everybody. Those are vulnerable communities, they must have built so close but where were the regulators?” Mr […]
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@kfm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:05:09
FDC Katonga faction unfazed by potential party split
Leaders of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction say they are unmoved by the potential division within the party membership caused by their efforts to form a new political party. After conducting nationwide consultations, the Katonga faction announced last week their intention to establish a new political party, with finer details, including the name, expected to be revealed on August 19, 2024. The announcement has drawn criticism from some sections of the public and the country’s political leadership, with many warning that it will most likely split supporters at such a crucial time when parties are preparing for the 2026 general elections. However, in an interview with KFM, Francis Mwijukye, a party member and Member of Parliament […]
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@kfm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:59:17
UCI to open regional cancer registries
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has revealed plans to create several population-based cancer registry points to guide the country to effectively manage the increasing number of cancer-related cases. The institute’s Executive Director, Dr. Jackson Orem says for a long time, they have been depending on only one population-based cancer registry to access data on cancer, but now, they are opening up more. He says this will help cancer experts to detect the most common types of cancer in each region using the respective data from the centres to be established across the country. For a very long time, we have been relying on only one high-quality population-based cancer registry. Recently we did what we called a countrywide cancer diagnostic survey […]
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@kfm Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:45:56
Chesang finishes in top ten for last lap of Paris Olympics
Uganda’s long-distance runners Stella Chesang, Rebecca Cheptegei, and Mercyline Chelangat finished 8th, 44th and 69th respectively in Sunday’s Women’s marathon, a race that concluded the 2024 Paris Olympics competitions. Chesang crossed the finishing line with a time of 2:26:01, Rebecca completed the 42 km race at 2:32:14, while Chelangat recorded a time of 2:39:40 Hassan Sifan from the Netherlands won the race after clocking a time of 2:22:55, setting a new world record. She was followed by Tigst Assefa from Ethiopia (2:22:58), while Kenya’s Hellen Obiri settled for a bronze within 2:23:10. A total of 91 runners took part in the women’s marathon with only 79 completing the race Uganda’s journey at the 2024 Paris Olympics ended with two medals; […]
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@kfm Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:28:24
Archbishop Kaziimba calls for release of anti-graft protestors
By Alex Ashaba The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has called for unity among Ugandans against corruption, asking the government to release youth arrested in Kampala anti-corruption protests. Speaking during the consecration and installation of Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho as the new Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara on Sunday morning, Archbishop Kaziimba also called upon church leaders and political figures at all levels to unite while addressing homosexuality. He presided over the ceremony at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Hoima City, alongside the House of Bishops. “I call upon the government to embrace dialogue with other stakeholders willing to join the fight against corruption. Some young people were recently arrested in Kampala by security forces; I pray […]
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@kfm Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:57:32
Museveni demands report on Kiteezi landfill incident
President Museveni has extended his condolences to the families affected by the tragic Kiteezi landfill incident that occurred yesterday. Expressing concern over why human settlement was permitted near the landfill, the President has requested Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Muhairwe, representing the Inspector General of Government (IGG), to swiftly investigate the circumstances surrounding the stalled plans to relocate the landfill to Dundu in Wakiso District. Reports indicate that residents of Dundu opposed having the landfill in the area. In response, the Kampala Capital City Authority has been exploring alternative uses for the waste, such as generating electricity, producing manure, and recycling plastics, which the President believes are positive initiatives. However, Museveni emphasizes that this does not address why residential […]
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@observer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:10:59
Ubos to conduct post-enumeration survey to validate census results
In line with international best practices of conducting a National Population and Housing Census, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) will conduct a Post Enumeration Survey (PES) this August in one-tenth of all the 135 districts and 11 cities, writes ERNEST JJINGO. PES is an independent exercise aimed at validating the quality of census results in terms of coverage and content. It replicates a census, and its results are compared with the census results. According to Chris Mukiza, Ubos executive director, PES is a statistical standard requirement that once a census has been completed, within three months a survey will be conducted to validate the census results. He says they shall check the coverage of the census exercise and the content, especially the basic particulars of the members of the household such as sex, education level and employment status. “This survey is not as comprehensive as the census because we are doing a one per cent sample. We are going in 1,000 enumeration areas instead of 110,000, and we have cut down on the questionnaire. The exercise will take only five days and by end of August we shall have finished it,” he said. He further noted that it is recommended that if the under coverage is bigger than 10 per cent, then they shall use this survey to update the census results, but if it is lower than 10 per cent, it will indicate that the census results were precise. However, under this exercise, persons living in institutions such as education, religious, refugee camps, police, prisons, UPDF barracks, hostels, reformatories, orphanages, inpatients at medical institutions, police or army cells as well as children born the previous night will not be enumerated. The bureau said it has already identified a team of independent personnel who have already undergone training at national level. The training at the 15 statistical sub-regions is underway and it will immediately be followed with data collection. The survey is going to cost Shs 3.9 billion which money was already budgeted for in this financial year. “Ubos would like to appeal to all households in the sampled villages to cooperate with field staff to ensure accurate capture of the information. All LC chairpersons; I, II and II are encouraged to mobilize their respective selected villages to enhance full enumeration coverage,” Mukiza said. PAYMENTS The bureau has also revealed that it is yet to pay 1,519 enumerators out of the 115,846 who carried out the census exercise. According to Mukiza, these have not yet been paid mainly because of mismatch where the name of the enumerator does not correspond with the name on registered mobile number, loss of census equipment like tablets and power banks with their accessories and the name not being submitted by the accounting officers of their respective local governments. Mukiza also added that out of the 112,970 field guides who participated in the census enumeration, a total of 109,730 (97. 1 per cent) have been paid whereas 3,240 have not been paid yet owing to mismatch. For enumeration supervisors, there were 14,643, of whom 13,272 have been paid, while 1,371 are yet to be paid pending correction of their details while out of the 4,713 sub-county supervisors who participated, only 120 are yet to be paid. Meanwhile, for the local government officials involved in the census who included Chief Administrative Officers (CAO), District Chairpersons (LCV), Resident District Commissioners (RDC), Resident City Commissioners (RCC), District Police Commanders (DPC), and District Internal Security Officers (DISO), District Census Officer (DCO), Assistant District Census Officer (ADCO), District Internal Auditor and District Information Technology Officer (DITO) totaling 1,635, payment of this category was phased such that the enumeration staff are paid first. So far 912 (55.78%) have been paid and 663 are to be paid in this month. “Ubos would like to assure the public especially those who have not received their payments that all efforts are being put towards, ensuring that everyone is paid. We are working closely with officials of the local government, especially the districts and cities, to ensure that the pending field participants are all cleared for payment. The Bureau would like to emphasize that all participants in the census enumeration will receive their entitlements directly through mobile money or bank account presented in one’s individual name,” Mukiza said. Furthermore, the bureau says it deployed 122,026 tablets during census enumeration and so far, 121, 197 (99.3%) tablets have been retrieved from the districts and cities whereas 829 are yet to be retrieved. Meanwhile, out of the 119,418 power banks which were sent into the field, 107,685 (90.2%) have been retrieved so far and 11,733 are yet to be retrieved. “Some of them were genuinely lost but there are others which were stolen by the enumerators and supervisors. So, the alternative we have given them is that if they cannot find them, they have to pay Shs 80,000 for the power bank and Shs 750,000 for a tablet to a URA account, and we are treating it as a disposal of a public asset,” Mukiza said. Preliminary results of the National Population and Housing Census in May 2024 indicate that Uganda has a total population of 45.9 million people. The bureau is currently processing and analyzing raw census data to the village level with the final results to be disseminated at the end of September 2024. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:12:35
UWA rewards six districts with Shs 3bn for conservation efforts
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has disbursed over Shs 3.15 billion cash towards six districts surrounding Murchison Falls National Park as part of a revenue-sharing initiative. This payment serves as a reward to the local communities for their vital role in wildlife conservation. The funds come amidst ongoing challenges, including complaints about elephant raids on crops in Bulisa, Nwoya, and Pakwach districts, as well as incidents where people have been harmed or killed by wildlife. The law requires UWA to compensate those affected when wildlife encroaches beyond park boundaries, which has sometimes led to strained relations between the community and the wildlife. A statement from UWA emphasized that this disbursement reflects the government’s commitment to recognizing and empowering communities that are integral to the conservation of the country’s wildlife. During the disbursement event at Nwoya District headquarters, minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Tom Butime, underscored the importance of the initiative. He explained that the over Shs 3 billion payout is not merely a financial transaction but a demonstration of the government’s dedication to ensuring that conservation benefits are equitably shared with those living near protected areas. “As tourism continues to recover, we anticipate even greater contributions to these communities in the future, fostering both conservation and development,” Butime stated. Pakwach district in the West Nile region received over Shs 360 million, while Oyam district in the Lango area was allocated pver Shs 220 million. Bulisa District received over Shs 810 million, followed by Kiryandongo with over Shs 746 million, Nwoya with Shs 715 million, and Masindi District with over Shs 297 million. Revenue sharing is becoming an increasingly popular approach to wildlife conservation in Uganda. UWA allocates 20 per cent of its annual park revenue to the communities surrounding national parks and wildlife reserves under this program. The funds are sent to the districts, which retain 5 per cent for administrative costs and pass the remaining 95 per cent to sub-counties for identified projects. Since its inception in 2005, the revenue-sharing program has made significant positive impacts on the communities, improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare. UWA executive director Sam Mwandah expressed confidence that the latest disbursement would further enhance livelihoods in these districts. “We are confident that the funds released today will further improve the quality of life in these districts,” Mwandah said. Nwoya district chairperson, Emmanuel Orach, expressed gratitude on behalf of all the districts involved. He acknowledged the challenges faced by communities living near protected areas, particularly those related to wildlife crop raids. “Our communities have long borne the costs of coexisting with wildlife, but with these funds, we are seeing tangible benefits. We are committed to ensuring these resources are used wisely,” Orach affirmed. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:31:38
Museveni cash donation to Mbarara Vendors Sacco goes missing
Over Shs 39 million out of the Shs 60 million recently donated by President Yoweri Museveni to Mbarara Central Market Vendors Savings Cooperative Society is missing, an external audit reveals. Museveni donated the money to the Sacco as startup capital for nearly its 600 members who had a total savings of about Shs 400 million. The audit report from FY 2022/23 to 2023/24 was presented to the members and shareholders of the Sacco on Wednesday. It said the Sacco lost Shs 4 million in FY 2023/24 and currently has a loan portfolio of Shs 91 million. While presenting the audit report Peter Kayebe, the external auditor, said that the missing Shs 39 million was never documented and the statements he received from the bank showed that the Sacco had spent more than a year without receiving any savings or loan repayments from its members. He accused the sacco manager, Hope Kyarikunda, of refusing to provide him with all the necessary accountability documents and asked the resident city commissioner (RCC) to compel her to account for the funds. He also accused the former Sacco board of neglecting their responsibilities as outlined in the Cooperatives Societies Act. Kayebe insisted that the former board of the Sacco should be held accountable for mismanagement and failing to recover the missing funds. John Byaruhaga, the commercial officer of Mbarara City South Division, accused the former board chaired by Muhammed Nyombi of mismanaging the Sacco. He said that Sacco currently has no money in its account with the commercial bank, and a significant amount of money remains unaccounted for. Polly Katwire, assistant resident city commissioner in Mbarara, gave the chairperson of the Sacco and his board a two-week ultimatum to meet with all the defaulters and establish a viable repayment plan.Simpson Mugabi, the current Sacco chairman, highlighted the Sacco’s operational challenges, including a severe staff shortage. He noted that the manager, who also acts as the cashier, demands over Shs 1 million in salary arrears from March to July. Mugabi also pointed out that the Sacco lacks a formal work plan and budget, both of which require approval from the general assembly.He also said that Sacco does not have a work plan and budget to be followed in its operations which required the approval of the general meeting. Nyombi Muhammed, the former chairperson accused the external auditor of auditing the Sacco without involving the Sacco staff. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:36:17
Kibuli’s Kaawaase shares nuggets of his midas touch in education
How can one talk about Kibuli Secondary School and not mention Hajj Abbas Kaawaase Mukasa, who served as head teacher for 24 years (1978 to 2002)? Kawaase’s passion for academic excellence, is credited for changing the perception of Islam and marginalization of Muslims in education, catapulting many into corporate, political and civic spaces today. Kaawaase’s ‘kabazzi’ (axing) system of studying, would discipline poor performers and even discontinue them, forcing many to revise and succeed against all odds. In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Kaawaase said: “The kabazzi system worked for me, and many students excelled academically and entered the corporate world.” He transformed many Muslims students from madrasa Qur’an schools, to secular education, making them competitive for government jobs, politics and the corporate world. Now 82, strong, albeit walking with the aid of a cane, Kaawaase’s signature charisma remains untouched. When he walked into The Observer office, his former students rushed out to fondly welcome him, before the MD Pius Muteekani Katunzi, a Namilyango College OB, jokingly asked him why he infamously did not spare the rod. “Haa, do you think I would have managed to contain these ones in that surrounding ghetto without the cane?” Kaawaase laughed. Hajj Abbas Kaawaase (C) with the MD Observer Media Ltd Pius Katunzi (R) and some of Kibuli SS former students working for The Observer Kaawaase valued discipline as one of the key factors to excellence, yet his system was also very much ‘carrot and stick’. Every Saturday, the school projected some of the latest Hollywood blockbusters; there was a school dance every end of month and A-level students were allowed a day-out once a month, where they left the school premises unsupervised and returned by 6 pm. His approach elevated the school to the top tier of traditional schools, staying there for 24 years. Sadly since he left in 2002, the school lost its shine with repeated strikes and a decline in performance. Since his departure, there have been seven head teachers: Hajj Lule, Dr Ibrahim Matovu, Hajji Ibrahim Ali Mugagga, Hajat Mastula Nambajjwe, Hajji Muhammad Kamulegeya, Hajji Muhammad Kinene and Hajj Ibrahim Ssemakadde, the current head teacher. “In my Tahajud (late night) prayers, I always pray for Ssemakadde to lift the school and return it to the top level, where I left it,” Kaawaase said. Once a bastion of football excellence, Kibuli offered bursaries to promising footballers and no wonder names such as Phillip Obwiny, Davis Odoa, Geoffrey Buhokore and many more that became household names in Ugandan football, were molded by Kaawaase HIS GENESIS Kaawaase began his primary education in his hometown at Nakijju Primary school in Gomba district. He then enrolled at Kitagobwa primary school in Butambala, and in 1956, Kaawaase enrolled in Gombe Junior Secondary School. After three years, he attended Kibuli Teachers’ Training College where he was certified as a Grade II primary school teacher. “Grade II at the time meant vernacular teachers, which was the lowest grade for teachers,” Kaawaase said. Hajj Kaawaase with some members of Kibuli SS staff on September 9, 2002, the day he retired as head teacher. PHOTO BY HASSAN BADRU ZZIWA Kaawaase worked for five years at Gombe Muslim primary school until 1966 when he enrolled at Ggaba Teachers’ Training College to advance to Grade III in 1968, the same year that Primary Seven was introduced. He was assigned to Nakijju Muslim primary school, where he taught P7 from 1969 to 1970 while also privately studying for his O and A-levels, on the advice of his friend, Dr Sulaiman Kiggundu (RIP). Kiggundu, who later became Bank of Uganda governor, recommended Kaawaase to be enrolled to Makerere University’s mature age program. “I joined Makerere University on June 28, 1971, admitted for Bachelor of Arts with Education,” Kaawaase, who resided in University hall, recalled. Kaawaase graduated from Makerere in 1974, specialising in English and Linguistics. His first posting was to Kalisizo Secondary School. But when he went to the school, the head teacher made it clear he was expecting Abbas Seguya, Kaawaase’s friend. “He shouted, ‘ohh, I wanted somebody, not anybody’. I felt insulted and left. I went to Masaka Secondary School, through UMEA umbrellaand later the ministry of Education confirmed me,” Kaawaase said. He taught at Masaka Secondary School from May to September 1974 before returning to Makerere to complete his post-graduate diploma in Education in 1975. Abbas Seguya, then head teacher at Kololo High School, invited Kaawaase for teaching practice at Kololo to help him stabilise the school, which was undergoing transition after the Indian management left following Idi Amin’s expulsion of Asians. Kaawaase excelled at his job, rising to head the English department and later to director of Studies. In 1975, Seguya was appointed Kibuli SS head teacher, since he was the most prominent Muslim head teacher at the time. Seguya graciously recommended Kaawaase as head teacher of Kololo High School. TRANSITION TO HEADTEACHER Kaawaase began running Kololo High with a strong emphasis on discipline. He occasionally punished students for misbehaving. “After two weeks, the school changed dramatically,” he said. “I introduced a new system of passing exams by allowing all candidate classes and A-level students to have extra discussions in the afternoon without teachers’ supervision. Kololo High started to shine in performance, and Uneb suspected us of cheating. They investigated and we were clean.” In September 1978, Seguya was announced as an education attaché to France on the nightly news. “Seguya’s transfer to Europe made it look like a promotion, but the intention was to remove him from Kibuli SS since the school had failed to stabilize and was declining in performance annually yet Kololo High had started excelling.” “That night, I almost didn’t sleep. I received a thousand phone calls until I disconnected the phone,” he said. After a week, Kaawaase received a phone call from Namirembe Bitamazire, the Chief Education Officer, asking him to see her the following day. At the ministry, he also met Ishaka Kamoga, the deputy head teacher at Kibuli SS. “Kamoga definitely knew he was going to replace Seguya. As we were waiting in the corridor for Bitamazire, two people entered Bitamazire’s office and discussed us for more than an hour. They later called us to join them,” Kaawaase remembered. “They told me that since many English teachers at Kibuli SS had been taken to Libya to teach English, I had been transferred to Kibuli as the head teacher. Kamoga was transferred to Kololo High as head teacher.” DEFINING CAREER AT KIBULI “I kept that appointment letter and I still have it in my files,” he said.“I started heading Kibuli SS on September 11, 1978, briefing teachers on what I liked and disliked. I found the school surrounded by bush. Some teachers used to come for the meetings, others not. The school was semi-boarding. I changed it to full boarding,’’ he added. In 1979, Kaawaase started the kabazzi (axing) system to expel undisciplined students and non-performers. Students who maintained good discipline but were below average were permitted to repeat classes. He expelled over 60 students in 1979 for indiscipline. “This forced the school to stabilize. Many students were forced to read hard to avoid repeating classes and dismissal. In 1979, I started enjoying the school and in 1980, we were on top,” he said. Next step, Kaawaase lured some of the best teachers from the best schools at the time, to teach at Kibuli. For years, Kibuli boasted one of the best geography teachers in the country, Dr Abel Nzabona, whom he ‘poached’ from Namilyango College. He started daily discussions after classes, daily and weekend preparations (preps), research, monthly tests, seminars and debates with prominent schools. “In 1983, the best candidate in Sciences at A-level was a Muslim from Kibuli SS,” Kaawaase said. During S1 selections, Kaawaase admitted many Muslims through the back door, since only 30 of the 120 students admitted on the original government list from the ministry were Muslims, despite the fact that the school was Muslim government-aided. He said, “Kibuli had three streams at the time for O-level and each stream was supposed to have 40 students. But since many Muslims were left out by non-Muslim schools, Kibuli had to increase the intake to 70 students to increase the number of Muslims in the school. I lifted Muslims, by recruiting many of them to study with those who got aggregate 4,” he said. HOW HE SURVIVED DEATH One of Kaawaase’s unforgettable moments at Kibuli came in 1986, when thugs sprayed 20 bullets into his home at 8pm, minutes after he had entered his house after monitoring night preps. “I escaped death so many times at my residence at Kibuli. The last time they attacked me and fired 20 bullets, I changed the residence the following day. I went and stayed in teachers’ flats and later to my house on William street. I suspected the assailants to be thugs while others said it was a planned move by those who wanted to take over as head teachers’,” Kaawaase said. HIS LEGACY AT KIBULI Kaawaase is now requesting his former students to join him in the effort to complete a three-storey block at the school in memory of his legacy. The project began in 2002, but the structure is still incomplete today due to changes of head teachers. Old students now want to raise Shs 420m to finish it. Kibuli students at the incomplete Kaawaase building Ismail Nsambu, secretary general of KOSA, told The Observer: “KOSA is determined to complete the project driven by their gratitude for Kaawaase’s impact on their lives and their desire to give back to the school. So far, about Shs 60m has been pledged since the project was launched in June this year. We expect to complete fundraising by end of this year and start building early next year. The project will be formally launched in June 2025.” Abdul Wahab Nyanzi, chairman of the Kibuli class of 1997 and a board member at Kibuli SS, said the Kaawaase Block will not only honour his legacy, but also serve as a symbol of power of commitment, hard work, and visionary leadership. Some S3 students at Kibuli “Let us join to celebrate Hajj Kaawaase’s legacy and build a lasting tribute to his enduring spirit. The Kaawaase Block which acts as a sickbay, will be a shining testament to the transformative power of education and leadership,” he said. Hajj Twaha Kaawaase, the deputy Katikkiro of Buganda, board chairman at Kibuli SS and brother to Abbas Kaawaase Mukasa, urged all Kibuli alums to return to Kibuli with their social capital and complete Kaawaase Block. “I went to Kibuli in 1976, Kaawaase joined in 1978 when I was in S2. He mentored me to become the first professor in Auditing in the country,” he said. FAMILY MAN Kaawaase has 11 children, and all of them hold at least a master’s degree. He was born to Hajat Aisha Nagujja (RIP), and Hajj Muhammad Nseera Kaawaase (RIP) on September 9, 1942, at St Francis hospital Nsambya. He is the first born in a family of 28–14 boys and 14 girls.Kaawaase has two wives: Hajat Zam Nakku Mukasa and Hajat Sofia Naggayi Mukasa. PROMINENT KIBULI SS OLD STUDENTS 1. Hon. Sarah Kanyike Ssebaggala 2. Margaret Wangadya (Head of Uganda Human Rights Commission)3. Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi (MP Mawokota South)4. Hon. Muwanga Muhammad Kivumbi (MP Butambala County)5. Prince Kassim Nakibinge (CEO Cairo Bank)6. Prince Khalifan Kakungulu7. Hajj Twaha Kaawaase (Deputy Katikkiro of Buganda)8. Hon. Muhammad Nsereko (MP Kampala Central)9. Lt. Gen Henry Tumukunde10. Hon. Faizal Kikulukunyu 11. Hajj Lubega Kaddunabbi (CEO Insurance Regulatory Authority) 12. Justice Musa Ssekaana13. Kin Kariisa (CEO Next Media) 14. Hon. Abbas Agaba15. Prof Umar Kakumba (former Deputy V/C Makerere University). 16. Prof Umar Bagambadde (Maker- ere University)17. Nicholas Kalyango (HM. Hormisd- allen Sch Gayaza)18. Hajat Zulaika Nabukeera (HM Nabisunsa Girls)19. Hajat Aisha Nakibuule (Deputy HM Nabisunsa Girls)21. David Obua, footballer 22. Mujib Kasule, footballer23. Livingstone Mbabazi, footballer 24. Dr. Ssemwogerere Kenneth, Architect25. Hon. Faridah Najjuma26. Dr. Hatwib Mugasa (NIITA–U) 27. Haji Ahmed Lwaasa, deputy speaker Buganda Lukiiko28. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa (Deputy GM Total Energies Ug.)29. Eng. Mahmood Lutaaya GM NW&SC30. Abdul Wahab Nyanzi, Architect31. Ahmed Hussein (Fufa Spokesperson) 32. Dr. Emmanuel Ssekasanvu, consultant urologist33. Dr. Erias Ssebatta, consultant cardiologist34. Dr. Hussein Ssenyonjo, consultant neurologist35. Hajj Jamil Ssewanyana, MD Namboole stadium36. Hajj Mustapha Ssebaggala 37. Hajj Kalenge Nnyago38. Hajat Hanifah Naamala Sengendo 39. Ismail Nsambu (Total Energies) 40. Adam Kulumba, (Director, Kulumba High Sch, Kawempe)41. Mike Mutebi football coach42. Hassan Saleh, MD MultiChoice Uganda 43. Faisal Mukasa, lawyer44. Robert Aloro, footballer/URA45. Victoria Kisarale, former HM Gayaza High School zuraneetah2015@gmail.com {loadposition inarticle}
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