IT IS SO SAD THE DEATH OF MAYAMBALA SEBAGGALA MOHAMMED

Mayambala Sebaggala Mohammed succumbed to a Brain Tumor a few days after an operation at International Hospital Kampala (IHK) on Friday, April 26, 2013 at around 8.00 am.  He was born in 1963 and had been diagnosed as a Brain Tumor Patient at Mulago Referral Hospital.  It was agreed to have him admitted at IHK where he underwent the operation to remove the tumor.  Unfortunately, Allah decided otherwise, and he breathed his last a few days after the operation which still under intensive care.

Condolences to the bereaved family given the early departure of their lovely and jolly father, grandfather, and uncle.  It is difficult time they are going through and need a lot of prayers.

Mayambala's case is one of the many that call for support.  When the family got a bill of over shs 20 m, the strategy was to look for the money.  It was not easy paying the balance before the body was released.  What this brings to the fore is the need to have institutions where Health Insurance is responsible in paying the hospital dues such that family members don't get a big problem raising the money and having to suffer the  torture of paying the balance only to recover a dead body!     

What the Quran says about death

The origin of death: change of state when Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree, even though they were forgiven: “In the earth you will live, and in it you will die.” Qur’an 7:24

The will of God: “It is not possible for a soul to die except with the permission of God at a term set down on record.” Qur’an 3:139

 “When their time comes they cannot delay it for a single hour nor can they bring it forward by a single hour.” Qur'an 16:61

The only guarantee that comes along with birth is death. “To God we belong and to Him is our return” Qur’an 2:156

What does Islam teach about life after death?

It teaches that a human being not only has a body, but also has a 'spirit' given to him or her by God. The spirit is the seed from which a higher form of life grows within man, higher than physical life, just as the body has developed from a small 'seed'. Just as in the world around us higher forms of life evolve from lower ones, similarly from the life of the individual in this world is evolved his higher 'spiritual' life. During his life, man's deeds shape and mould his spirit, for better or worse, according to his deeds. When a person dies, the physical body is finished, but the spirit remains, as he or she had moulded it by their deeds when alive. That is the life after death.

What is a Tumor?

A tumor is a mass of tissue that's formed by an accumulation of abnormal cells. Normally, the cells in your body age, die, and are replaced by new cells. With cancer and other tumors, something disrupts this cycle. Tumor cells grow, even though the body does not need them, and like normal old cells, they don't die. As this process goes on, the tumor continues to grow as more and more cells are added to the mass.  

William Kituuka Kiwanuka

STOPPING DONOR SUPPORT HAS HELPED BUGANDA LAND

Information to my desk is that following the cutting of funding to Uganda, the land in Buganda where most development is at least has some relief.  Those who have been getting money from Government are now broke.  The land price has also fallen.


It is now clear that failure to manage funds very well is a virus the NRM Government  has which it has to fight. 

William Kituuka kiwanuka

IT IS SAD THE NEWS OF THE DEATH OF MAAMA MIRIAM SEBUTULO

The Namutamba Community is being informed of the sad news of the death of Maama Miriam Sebutulo.  The Late is mother to among others, Justice Augustine Nsimye.  We join with the family to express our sympathy over that great loss.  Maama Sebutulo educated children who have made sound contribution to the development of Uganda.

According to the burial programme, burial is scheduled at Bulera (Namutamba) and it will start with a Funeral Service at 2pm, Monday, 29th April 2013.

May Maama Miriam Sebutulo's soul rest in eternal peace.

Meanwhile an appeal is made to the family to inform the Namutamba Community about travel arrangements from Kampala which may make it easy for those who may wish to attend.  CBS FM 88.8 is fairly convenient to some of us.

William Kituuka Kiwanuka 

PRINCE WASAJJA AND MARION BECOME HUSBAND AND WIFE TODAY

Prince Wasajja marries today

Prince David Wasajja (red coat) with Ms Marion Nankya, flanked by other guests during their introduction ceremony at Nalumunye last year. FILE PHOTO 

By Martin Ssebuyira & Abdul Kiyaga

Posted  Saturday, April 27  2013 at  01:00

IN SUMMARY

The Prince and his fiancee, Ms Marion Nankya will tie the knot at Rubaga Cathedral

Thousands of Buganda historicals, dignitaries and friends will converge at Rubaga Cathedral today to witness Prince David Wasajja exchange vows with fiancée Ms Marion Nankya.

This puts end to questions as to why the 47-year-old had taken long to get married.

When Prince Wasajja announced last year that he would marry Ms Nankya, daughter to Bukoto South MP, Mr Mathias Nsubuga, the Buganda fraternity was excited.

Several artistes offered to compose an official song for the wedding but by Wednesday, the organising committee, led by city businessman Godfrey Kirumira refused it on request of the Prince.

The Prince and his fiancée have been holding a series of bachelor’s parties at Buwama, Club Silk, Amnesia and Guvnor since last Saturday.
“The Prince is going to wed his wife-to-be at Rubaga Cathedral Church at midday. The Kabaka, his (Wasajja) elder brother, will host at least 1,000 invited guests at their ancestral home at Twekobe in Lubiri Mengo,” Mr Charles Peter Mayiga, the Buganda information minister, said.

Mr Mayiga also said the Kampala Archbishop, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, would officiate at the wedding.

Mr Mayiga said Prince Wasajja was an exemplary leader to the youth whom he had mobilised under the kingdom’s organs.

By Thursday, there was a beehive of activity at Twekobe palace as tents and decorations were being erected for the function.
Gardens were being slashed as different Buganda enthusiasts monitored the preparations.

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IAM HAPPY ABOUT MY INPUT INTO NAMULANDA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Stephen Lwalanda the proprietor with Minister Namirembe Bitamazire

Student registration

I was contacted by Lwalanda Stephen for a write up of a project proposal which was letter to become Namulanda Technical Institute (NATI) found along Entebbe Highway. I remember the research I did for the project and interviews of those who are in the technical field.

William Kituuka

Student Leaders swearing in

Namulanda Technical Institute 

Overview 

In order to mitigate the shortcomings in technical education, NATI shall among other things reach out to secondary schools and interact with students so as to interest them of the technical education and the roles it can play in the development efforts of their country. Girls shall be encouraged as they are equally capable as boys.

Namulanda Technical Institute (NATI) is a Ugandan two billion shillings that is equivalent to US$1,111,111, One million, One hundred eleven thousand One hundred One-project proposal. It is meant to bridge the missing link in the ideal technical training in Uganda, which will see the country produce such technical manpower capable of meeting the challenges of a country that has a vision of industrialization as a development strategy to see it graduate into the ranks of a modernized economy. 

Career Guidance Session

NATI therefore has briefly outlined the salient features that qualify it as an ideal model against the background of what is on ground in the existing technical Institutes in Uganda, hence the cost implication as indicated above with the breakdown at the back of the overview. It is true that anything good has cost implications. 

NATI promoters are feeling the weight and therefore wish to call upon Institutions/people of good will to whom some of the burden can be offloaded to eventually have the dream come true of training manpower capable of the challenges of globalization and the development initiatives of Uganda in its vision of modernization. 

MISSION

NATI's mission is to empower individuals through the Provision of Employable Skills and to Provide Skilled Workforce for the economy 

SMALL CLASSES 

Students of Namulanda Technical Institute

The small class sizes mean individual attention, enabling you to become competent and to work at your own speed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. If you are a professional already in the building trade wishing to extend your knowledge to other areas, or a beginner doing your own home repairs, you are sure to find a course here to suit you. 

ADMISSIONS AND AREAS OF STUDY

The Institute admits S4 and S6 (O and A level) certificate holders with good passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and shall offer courses in: 

• Motor Vehicle Mechanics 

• Electrical Installation 

• Bricklaying and Concrete practice 

• Carpentry and Joinery 

• Plumbing in Tropical Countries 

• Business Education 

For the first year, 60 students shall be admitted per course and the institute shall have 3 terms a year. In the second year of operation, there shall be first years and second year Students. 

The incorporation of Business Education/studies in the training curriculum is aimed at developing quality of life of trainees so that they can be creative and self reliant, hence equipping them with basic entrepreneurial competencies. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.

Whatever activities will be done at the institute, it will be the practice to ensure that they do not have a negative impact on the environment. Trees shall be planted to counter soil erosion as well as discourage circumstances that can induce desertification among other things. Oil and other input in he training shall have to be discharged in such a way that will not impact negatively on the environment, and Students shall be taught to endeavor to keep their workplaces environmentally friendly so as not to contribute to its degradation by virtual of their activities. 

Developed nations have identified renewable energies as a viable option in the global transition to economically viable and environmentally sustainable energy sources. NATI will endeavor to borrow from their experiences and where possible work in collaboration with Renewable Energy Centres in the world to promote these energies as part of the Curricula so that students on graduation are able to disseminate those technologies and also handle the mechanics associated. 

LOCATION

Administration Office

Namulanda Technical Institute (NATI) is on Block 383- Busiro, land situated at Kabulamuliro of 2.83 Hactares with Registered Proprietor as Stephen Lwalanda. This is 12 miles Entebbe Road in Wakiso District - Uganda

KAJJANSI PROGRESSIVE WAS GIVEN TO REBECCAH NSANGI THE 1st SCHOOL DIRECTOR

The 1st Director of Kajjansi Progressive School - Rebeccah Nsangi

The premises which gave birth to the current Kajjansi Progressive School

Madam Rebeccah Nsangi is one of those fortunate people. In 1991, she was a teacher at Kitende Secondary School as well as part timer at Kajjansi College which I had started. The school had problems and I gave to her what I had at hand given the circumstances. Rebeccah started in a simple way, but the gods were with her, things worked out and she owns a big school at Lweza - Kajjansi by the name - Kajjansi Progressive.

William Kituuka Kiwanuka

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALLEN KAGINA, COMMISSIONER GENERAL, URA OVER PIONEER BUSES

Madam Allen Kagina, I wish to thank you for the efforts at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) since 1992, which saw you rise to ranks of Commissioner General in 2004.  You are known as a hands – on Manager who has been able to transform the tax body into a more effective organization.  You are credited for cleaning the image of URA.  You are amiable, eloquent and cerebral, a highly rated manager internationally.

The question raised is why has your organization miss handled the Pioneer Buses issue?  Madam, you must have been old enough when NRM captured power in 1986.  There were UTC and People’s bus companies, which due to miss management ceased to exist.  There were patriotic Ugandans who were concerned with public transport given the exploitation by ‘matatu’ operators, over time; they were able to get the deal through of having Pioneer buses on Uganda roads.  You ought to be aware that these people did not have ready cash to pay for the buses, but got involved with a number of financial institutions and the 100 buses were delivered.  We are informed that there were issues that KCCA and other authorities were supposed to see sorted to see to the effective operations of these buses.  Instead, these issues were not handled as expected, meaning that shortcomings were expected in the business.  However, it is also true that the company tried its level best to meet the obligation of transporting people, many of whom have since suffered your mis-advised action of having them off the road over the alleged shs 8bn tax obligation.

Madam Kagina, you should realize the gravity of your impunity to the people of Uganda.  Much as you are in-charge of the tax body, deals like that of Pioneer Buses are very crucial for the future of the backward and poverty ridden Uganda, where you are Commissioner General.  The other day, when President Museveni took a sack of shs 250m to Kamuli, it was news to the whole world.  What you as an executive is doing to Pioneer buses will in the future make it impossible to get such consignments on such credit terms.  What do you think about the banks which advanced the shareholders money?  We need to be more reasonable in the decisions we make.  Many are not simply routine; we have to exercise a lot of care.  Madam, while you enjoy the comfort of your  executive office, with millions in salary and allowances, you are simply unconcerned about that peasant who was saving by travelling using the Pioneer Buses, who has to pay in one route the amount that Pioneer buses would have charged the two routes!  You are not bothered about the pay of the 200 or so drivers who were having sure daily living by driving the buses.  You are not concerned about the 200 or so staff that were employed as stewards by the bus company.  

It is wrong to tag the proposed auctioning of the buses to the shs 8 bn owed in Government taxes.  The buses I wish to inform you were having tax revenue to Government due to fuel consumed, whatever the employees buy there is tax.  What failed you as the tax body to see some party ensure that monies earned by the company were well handled with the basic objective as recovering the monies due to those who financed the deal?

I am made to imagine that may be the organization is influenced by the company competitors such that they place Pioneer on the wall which decision has proved very illogical, and the best it is reversed.  It does not make any economic sense for URA to keep Pioneer buses parked as people suffer to get transport as may be over 500 people are denied of income including tax lost if the buses were burning fuel daily.  The tax body should stop giving the excuse of the shs 8bn owed to it by the company.  Just have the buses on road and see that they met the liability to pay the suppliers or else, the tax body in claiming shs 8bn may make Ugandans pay over shs 100bn as liability due to these buses.

My opinion is that Madam Kagina if you cannot see Pioneer Buses back to raod as soon as possible, kindly resign.

Thank you very much.

William Kituuka Kiwanuka