Charcoal is something you must have on you all the time. In Case you never paid much attention, it’s time to do it.
Here are the benefits of charcoal you never thought of:
1. Does your shoe smell bad? Just buy charcoal and put it in it.
2. Do you have a bad smell in your room? Drop Charcoal that you think the smell might come from.
3. Does your refrigerator or freezer have a smell? Put a piece of coal in it.
4. Do you have a strong body smell? Just make a charcoal powder and use. Charcoal is very good to get rid of the bad smell.
5. Have you ever wondered why your parents always pick up the ashes of the coal pot to pour in the hen or toilet before sweeping? It was to get rid of the smell.
6. If you want your vegetables to be fresh all the time, make a solution with charcoal and leave your vegetables.
7. Nowadays, people complain about the use of fertilizer on plants and vegetables, making them unhealthy and toxic. If you have charcoal, you don’t have to worry about it. All you need to do is leave the vegetables in a charcoal solution during the night and it will take care of the toxins.
8. If you suspect that a food contains too many chemicals, simply drop them in a charcoal solution for a few hours and you are ready to leave.
9. If you want to whiten your teeth, don’t pay attention to all these ads on chemicals and bleaching technology.

Ugandan attorney Deputy Attorney General,also Rushenyi county Member of Parliament (MP) Mwesigwa Rukutana has blasted State Minister for Investment and Privatization Evelyn Anite,saying he cannot kill her,advising that she be taken to Butabika hospital for examination.

“If it occurred to her that I could be a murderer then we should take her to Butabika to get her head checked, why should I murder a girl anyway? I know how to put girls to some other good use,”he said.

On Monday 19^th August, minister Anite revealed to journalists that she has received death threats from a mafia cartel in government over her role in causing an internal audit on activities of the Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL), saying they are holding meetings,including at Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) offices.

Anite’s allegations follow an order issued by the High Court in Kampala for an audit into the struggling Uganda Telecom (UTL) within 30 days which has since commenced.

The order was issued by Justice Musa Ssekaana upon application by Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), one of its creditors of  UTL.

The court’s order ended a 2 months standoff between the secretary to the treasury, Keith Muhakanizi and the state minister for finance, Evelyn Anite on whether UTL should be audited or not.

Now, Anite alleges that the unknown people are holding meetings plotting to kill her at Kampala Club but she insists she is ready to die in line of fighting for the assets of Ugandans.

Minister Anite further suggests the audits should be done publically to rule out any doubts and sabotage in this investigations.

Members of Parliament to resign.

A section of Members of Parliament from the West Nile region in northern Uganda where Anite comes from have threatened to resign their positions in the 10^th Parliament and secede from Uganda if the mafias fall through with their ploy to kill

Addressing journalists at Parliament on Tuesday 20^th August, the MPs from the 11 districts that make up the West Nile region were led by Ora county’s Lawrence Songa accompanied by maracha district woman MP Rose Ayaka ,Maracha East MP Denis Lee Oguzu , Pakwach district Woman MP   Jane Avur Pacuto and Aringa South  MP Alioni Yorke Odria among others laid a number of demands they want government to address saying the region is still haunted by the death of former Arua Municipality MP, Ibrahim Abiriga who was gunned down last year.

Songa said that as MPs for West Nile region, we demand an explanation from Government on the threats on Anite’s life and that  Government pronounces itself on Anite’s security and the anxious people of West Nile of her safety.

He demanded that government formally communicates to the country on the state of affairs at UTL and status of UTL assets.

In a joint statement read by Songa, the lawmakers also want Government to guarantee that no Ugandan irrespective of their tribe, affiliation should be vindicated while performing their duties including demanding accountability and also called on the Ministry of ICT, Uganda Communications Commission and Police investigate and report on phone tapping, poisoning threats and trailing Anite.

The lawmakers said that they are eagerly waiting for Government’s lasting solution to the UTL saga with calls to have the matter settled to ensure all Ugandans live in harmony.

Alion said that they are in possession of information and data which proves that there is corruption taking place at UTL and called on Ugandans to credit Anite instead of mocking her efforts to fight corruption.

Other MPs described Anite as a mother to many people in West Nile and that she is doing good for West Nile, while others called on Ugandans not to mix Anite’s remarks over having support of the army with accountability issues.

Election of 9th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.

1. When is the election of the 9th Archbishop? Wednesday, 28th August 2019
2. When is the press conference announcing the election? The press conference will be on Wednesday, 28th August at 12 noon in the Provincial Office of the Church of Uganda, Namirembe.

3. Who elects an Archbishop?
a. The House of Bishops is the body that elects the Archbishop. The House of Bishops is comprised of all active Diocesan and Assistant Bishops. There are 38 Bishops in the House of Bishops.
b. The Provincial Chancellor presides over the election.

4. What are the constitutional requirements regarding Archbishops of the Church of Uganda?
a. An Archbishop can serve only for ten years and no more.
b. They can only serve until their 65th birthday. At the age of 65 an Archbishop must retire, even if he has served less than his ten-year term
c. To be elected an Archbishop, you must be a Bishop in the Church of Uganda and at least 50 years old.
d. All Dioceses must have Bishops. There can be no vacant dioceses.

5. How many Diocesan Bishop are currently serving in the Church of Uganda?

6. How many of the Bishops are eligible to become Archbishop?

7. Why is Archbishop Stanley Ntagali retiring after only seven and a half years of service?
Archbishop Stanley was elected and enthroned as Archbishop on 18th December 2012 at the age of 57. He turns 65 years old on 1st March 2020 and that is the mandatory age of retirement.

8. After the election, when does the elected person become the Archbishop?
a. After the election, the person elected is referred to as the “Archbishop-elect.”
b. He will not officially become the Archbishop until he is enthroned (installed) as the Archbishop, which will take place on Sunday, 1st March 2020 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe.

9. What happens between the election and the installation of the new Archbishop?
a. The current Archbishop is currently engaged in a farewell tour, visiting all 37 dioceses in the Church of Uganda to say good-bye.
b. The Archbishop-elect will say farewell to his current diocese.
c. The current diocese of the Archbishop-elect will prepare to elect a new Bishop.
d. An Archbishop automatically serves as the Diocesan Bishop of Kampala Diocese as well as Archbishop of the entire Church of Uganda. So, Kampala Diocese will say farewell to their Bishop and prepare to receive a new Bishop, who is also the Archbishop.

10. Who have been the previous Archbishops?
a. 1st Archbishop Leslie Brown, a British missionary, was the first Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Boga-Zaire (1961-1966)
b. 2nd Archbishop Erica Sabiti (1966 – 1974)
c. 3rd Archbishop Janani Luwum (1974 – 1977). Martyred in 1977.
d. 4th Archbishop Silvanus Wani (1977 – 1983). In 1980, Rwanda, Burundi, and Boga-Zaire became a separate, Francophone Province, and Uganda became its own Province.
e. 5th Archbishop Yona Okoth (1983 – 1995)
f. 6th Archbishop Livingstone Mpalanyi-Nkoyoyo (1995 – 2004)
g. 7th Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi (2004 – 2012)
h. 8th Archbishop Stanley Ntagali (2012-2020)

11. What should the church’s Christians do to prepare for a new Archbishop? The Christians should be praying fervently for a smooth transition and for God’s will to be done in the election.

Kigezi sub region – Police in Kanungu district western Uganda has launched a hunt and investigation after two people were kidnapped and taken to DR Congo today Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at around 01:40 hours, at Kyabuyorwa cell, Northern ward, Butogota town council in Kanungu district.

 Four men armed with two SMGs, spears, panga (machete) tied a rope on both sides of Kanyantorogo-Butogota-Bwindi road and captured  Twinamasiko Ambrose 27, a peasant and Twinomujuni Eldard 31, a boda boda cyclist,all residents of Nyakagyezi cell, Northern ward, Butogota town council in Kanungu district.

According to Kigezi police spox Elly Matte,the kidnapped were travelling on a boda boda bajaj boxer number UEX 355 L that has been recovered by police,and the third person, Niwagaba Jacob,12, from Nyabitanda cell, Eastern ward, Butogota town council managed to escape from the assailants who were putting on civilian attire and masks,speaking Swahili and Rukiga languages.

Matte says after crossing into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the kidnappers shot three bullets in air.

No ransom has been asked by press time,but a case of alleged kidnap has been registered at Kanungu vide CRB 504 /2019 as police and sister security agencies investigate this matter.

Kanungu has continued to be a hideout for gunmen who are kidnapping people and ransom asked before being freed.

On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at around 11 pm,Eli Byarugaba, a resident of Bushoro village in Kihembe parish in Kanyantorogo Sub County was also kidnapped from Kanyashande village in Kanyantorogo Sub County, near Ishasha River.

Other similar cases are not new in ears of people and authorities in the area.

The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels murdered 15 Kichwamba Technical College students held captive.
Two months earlier, the ADF had raided Kicwamba College Kabarole district western Uganda,where 80 students were burnt to death, and more than 100 abducted.
Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba, call it Kichwamba Technical College, is a government-owned, institution of tertiary education in the field of engineering,offering diploma courses.
Founded: 1947 (72 years ago).

Related: Hunted for years both locally and internationally, Jamil Mukulu, leader of Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), was arrested in Tanzania between 20th – 23rd April 2015.
Uganda and Tanzania worked together on the rebel leader’s extradition.
Jamil Mukulu is a Ugandan militant leader and suspected war criminal who was the principal founder and former leader of the Allied Democratic Forces, an armed Islamist rebel group in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mukulu and 37 others are awaiting trial before the International Crimes Division of the High court on charges of terrorism, murder, crimes against humanity, aiding and abetting terrorism, attempted murder, aggravated robbery among others.

Sudan military council and the civilian opposition alliance on Saturday,August 17,2019 sealed a power-sharing agreement that ushers in a new governing council, including both civilians and generals, to pave the way towards elections and civilian rule.

Mohamed Hamdan “Hemeti” Dagolo, widely regarded as Sudan’s most powerful man, has pledged to abide by its terms.

Sudan has seen pro-democracy protests and repression since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was ousted in April.

The deal was signed by Hemeti and Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan for the military council, and Ahmed al-Rabie for the Alliance for Freedom and Change umbrella group of pro-democracy protesters.

Many lipsticks contain lead, which is extremely harmful and causes irreversible health damage. They cause allergy, irritation, and chapping on the lips and the surrounding skin. 
Side effects of lipstick:
Certain harmful chemicals and heavy metals can also cause cancer.
The mineral oils used in lipsticks block the skin pores and are responsible for many permanent harmful effects

The most important component in a woman’s make-up kit is probably the lipstick. No make-up kit is complete without one (or many, considering the different shades and brands). They no doubt add beauty to your pout.

But, at what cost? Lipsticks come with some unavoidable side-effects, thanks to its manufacturing materials. Women wear lipstick when they leave home and continue wearing it all day long – sometimes even to bed.

Many lipsticks contain lead, which is extremely harmful and causes irreversible health damage. They cause allergy, irritation, and chapping on the lips and the surrounding skin. Certain harmful chemicals and heavy metals can also cause cancer.

Here are some harmful side-effects of using lipsticks regularly.

Heavy metals cause renal failure.

Lipsticks contain harmful heavy metals like cadmium, magnesium and chromium. All these metals can cause dangerous diseases and organ damage. Extremely high amounts of cadmium can increase the risk of renal failure. Frequent application of lipstick can cause severe stomach tumours.

Lead is harmful to the nervous system

Lead is a common constituent in most lipsticks. Lead is a neurotoxin that has a harmful effect on the nervous system. It can also cause brain damage, hormonal imbalance and infertility.

Petrochemicals may affect the growth.

Many lipsticks have petrochemicals as a common ingredient, which have harmful side-effects. Petrochemicals are a by-product of crude oil and natural gas. It can cause endocrine disruption that works as an obstacle for growth, development, reproduction, and intelligence.

Preservatives used in lipstick cause cancer.

The preservatives used in lipsticks are formaldehyde and parabens that are known carcinogens. Lipsticks that utilize these preservatives cause irritation of the eyes, coughing, wheezing and irritation on skin. The mineral oils used in lipsticks block the skin pores and are responsible for many permanent harmful effects.

Chemicals in lipstick harm the body.

Though bismuth oxychloride is a chemical used to preserve the lipstick, it is extremely harmful for the body. The harmful effect of lipsticks is due to the carcinogenic property of this ingredient. The propylparabens act as preservatives just like formaldehyde.

Lipstick increases toxin ingestion.

Lipsticks are worn most of the time, including when eating out. Women ingest them accidentally while eating, long after they are applied. This increases the impact of the toxins present in lipsticks. The lipstick or lip gloss result in women exceeding the daily intake permitted for aluminium, cadmium, chromium and manganese. These accumulate in the body over time and cause toxicity. The intake of these metals are more than 20 per cent of their accepted daily intake (ADI) limits. ADI is the maximum amount of a toxin that a person can be exposed to without any major health risk.

So, here are some major side-effects caused by the harmful chemicals and heavy metals present in leading brands of lipsticks and lip gloss. The next time you wear your lipstick, make sure you wear one that does not contain these harmful ingredients.

On the lighter side, even men are vulnerable to the side-effect caused by lipstick stain on their shirts, when they are caught by their wives who realize that the lipstick stain on their shirt does not belong to them.

Western Uganda – The Resident District Commission (RDC) Rukungiri district Dan Kaguta has warned to arrest church pastors that are stopping people living with HIV/AIDS from taking their medicine.

He revealed this during the 15th Annual general meeting for TASO Rukungiri center where he represented Hon Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi as the chief guest.

“With Evidence, i won’t hesitate to arrest any pastor acting outside the law especially when it comes to stopping people from taking their medicine”. he said.

He advised those who have been enrolled on ARVs to ensure that they take the drugs with skipping or stopping saying that if they stopped and started again it can turn out to be disastrous.

TASO Rukungiri Branch Programs Manager Agnes Kateeba revealed that the branch is looking after 7093 clients who have enrolled on ARVs and 405 of these representing 6% are children below 18 years.

The Ndorwa East Member of Parliament Wilfred Niwagaba has warned youth
against drug abuse if they are to be productive and live better lives.

Niwagaba sounded the warning yesterday while addressing parish
football managers and team captains during the launch of 2019 Niwagaba football tournament held at his home in Maziba Sub County in Kabale district. The tournament that will kick off on 25th August 2019 will
see all the parishes in the constituency competing against themselves
where the winners will go with trophies and gifts.

The legislator who is also the Shadow Attorney General noted that drug
abuse renders youth unproductive and disables them from contributing
to the development of the country.

Handing over the assortment sports items such as balls, uniform among
others donated by Hon. Niwagaba to the parishes, the Ndorwa East
Constituency coordinator Edison Katabazi warned football managers and
team captains against mismanaging the uniforms.

Western Uganda – River Rwizi which is the source of livelihood in 10 districts of western Uganda is choking on sewerage, garbage and effluent released from factories.

According to a study carried out by Mbarara district, it was discovered that many commercial buildings including hotels, shopping malls, rentals don’t have sewerage lines.

“Many buildings in Mbarara which are constructed don’t have sewerage lines, instead what they call sewerage pipes connect straight to River Rwizi and others use water drainage channels to pour their sewerage into River Rwizi,” Jolly Kagira the secretary for works Mbarara district explains.

With the degradation of River Rwizi being a major concern, two climate reporters attached to NECJOGHA  decided to make their own investigations to discover who are the culprits in releasing sewerage and effluent into River Rwizi.

In Kamukuzi Division they found that many hotels, shops and rentals which are built in the Rwebikona surburb of Mbarara including Rwizi Arch Hotel, Lake View Hotel, Ankole Institute for business and vocational studies, do not have sewerage lines and use the drainage channels which are supposed to take rainy water to dump sewerage into the river.

In Kakoba and Nyamitanga divisions which have many commercial buildings including big institutions most buildings also don’t have sewerage lines. They were shocked to find out that out of ten buildings built along Bananuka Drive and Buremba Road, only three of them have proper sewerage lines but others use drainage channels to pour their sewerage into River Rwizi.

At Bananuka Drive we found sewerage flowing out from different hotels and bars like; Pelican hotel, Sabs Hotel and Bar, Nicoz Lounge, Romax Hotel, International Window School, Kash Hotel,  Western Arcade, Vision Empire and commercial buildings like Mbarara City Mall.

This sewerage from those building was found to be connected to drainage channels that go down to Kiswahili town and connect to other drainage channels that also bring sewerage from school buildings namely Kabateraine Memorial School, Mbarara Municipal School, Mbarara Community Institute and others. The drainage channel which was supposed to take rain water from town turned into sewerage line which ends into River Rwizi behind the Mbarara central prison.

 Some factories in Mbarara town have also been accused of releasing effluent from their processes into the river. Some of these are Kazire Health Products which manufactures herbal medicines and Tip Top which makes bread.

However, Dickson Musasizi, the Production Manager of Kazire says they release effluents to the river to taste the quality of their water on the water hyacinth.

“If our water was dangerous the water hyacinth would die but the fact the weed doesn’t die means our water is safe,” Musasizi says.

Sserunkuma Muzapharu who owns Koyinawo waste management company attributed what is being done to River Rwizi to poor planning of the town.

“They are some rich people who are more powerful than the leaders. But it’s surprising and shameful that these people who have money and can afford proper sewerage lines just dump their sewerage in River Rwizi,” he said.

The Mayor of Mbarara, Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi admitted that many buildings in town don’t have proper sewerage lines but since the municipality has now been upgraded to city status they will work with Police and local residents to fight the degradation of River Rwizi.

Richard Musota, the Principal Water Officer in Ministry of Water and Environment said there is no one who is releasing effluent into the river who has not been sensitized.

“I don’t think that there is anyone who is not aware of the law that requires them to manage their effluent,” Musota said.

He appealed to residents of the areas near River Rwizi to report to them in time so as to take action as they are not always in the field every time.

River Rwizi which covers approximately 8200 km is the source of water for both human use and animals in the 10 districts of Rakai, Lyantonde, Isingiro, Lwengo, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Bushenyi, Buhweju, Sheema and Rubirizi.