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"It would take us 3 months to get a new song"-Tripple A speaks out on his 10th year in media |Street Magazine

Mr vybs|Voice of Kamwenge

Street magazines and Voice  of Kamwenge online writter Mr vybs had an awesome interview with Voice of Kamwenge sports commentator Tripple A Da Omega, a guy who has been in media for 10 years in media. He has a big story to share with us.

Mr vybs: Who is Tripple A?

Tripple A: Iam Akugizibwe Amos Amooti, Tripple A da Omega is my studio name and I host hotsports Sabasaba and request line show on Voice of Kamwenge radio.

Mr vybs: Of all professions, why radio?

Tripple A: Me joining radio, actually before radio, I was an artist. I went to the studio and recorded two songs. I took my CD to a certain radio station and a certain presenter threw that CD. Since then, I said…what does it take to be a radio presenter. I must go there and start helping upcoming artists because what they go through is not easy. When I joined radio, I quit music.

Mr vybs: How was your journey to radio?

Tripple A: After high school, I couldn’t make it to campus. I went to Life fm for training in radio production and broadcasting. After 2 months of training at Life fm, Africano Aharikundira called me for sports commentary and love zone show hosting at radio Rukungiri.

Mr vybs: So how comes that you are now this side?

Tripple A: In 2012, Sylvia Mugyenyi VOK station manager called me for Sports broadcasting. So I’ve been this side since 2012.

Mr vybs: Who did you look at in your budge to radio?

Tripple A: There is a guy called Davis, he is now the PD of Voice of Toro. By that time he was doing sports, very well in Rutoro, that’s why I also do sports in Rutoro. He is the guy who inspired me. And another guy who inspired me specifically to do sports, Kenneth this guy was on UBC (radio Uganda). Kenneth and, Innocent Tegusubwa the Tolimwavu guy of Bukedde TV. Those are the guys who inspired me to do sports, and Davis to do it in local language. I would be doing it in Luganda but David inspired me and I enjoy sports in local language than any other language.

Mr vybs: Do you have like some day in your media practice you look at and say like, this was my best day since I joined media?

Tripple A: I swear upon, my first day I went on air. It was on, actually you can’t believe this. Ironically I joined radio Rukungiri on 16th of March and I again joined Vok still on 16th on March.  So on 16th of March in 2009, that was the first day I opened the microphone. The first day I went on air, that was my best moment ever.

Day out, happiness amidst media practice.

Mr vybs: How do you rate traditional media and today’s media?

Tripple A: This is the reason why we are going to school. Gone are the days when we would depend on greeting cards. Even by the years of radio Uganda those had even no greeting cards. They could use tapes but now technology has advanced. Radios, TVs are very many; there is a very taut competition in this media system. Presentation is changing to favor media personalities.  Gone are the days when it would take 3 months to get a brand new song but now we have YouTube you get a song in a few minutes.

Mr vybs: With your experience in media, what do you think is lacking and should be introduced?

Tripple A: Very many challenges, first of all we don’t have an association that unites us.  We don’t speak one language as media people, there are very many associations but they are not cooperative. And with such a due, very many presenters, media people especially in these rural areas are not paid. And we ourselves are not cooperative.

Then we have the so called unprofessional media people and they are killing our professionalism.  This is seriously killing media.

Radio day out at Amos' home in Kahungye. Photo by Mr vybs.

Mr vybs: You told me you are a son to the reverend, and most of the people feel like when a person is moving to these media things radio TV, he is becoming something not close to church. So how did you come to media amidst your dad being a religious leader and,?

Tripple A: Gone are the days when they used to think so but now things changed. We always have religious leaders preaching are they bayaye! There are some radios that are owned by pastors, churches……are they bayaye! Same applies to artists, someone would say….becoming an artist, you are a muyaye kabisa. But now things changed we are in a system where we have professionals. You cannot say you are a son to a reverend, what matters is what you do there. Are you doing the right job, are you educating people. As long as you use the program you have to educate people.

Mr vybs: Then, you’ve been to whether Namboole, or what commentating national games. Any highlight about the experience?

Tripple A: Ohh my best game ever was recently when we qualified after 39 years. That was my best game.

And my worst moment here in Uganda is when we failed to beat Zambia in penalties in order to qualify for the Afcon. I was still in Namboole I even failed to move from Namboole to town. My friend just picked me from Namboole actually to the room where I was sleeping. But I’ve been there for every single game in Namboole very many games against Ghana, against Togo…against South Africa.

But We’ve covered very many games here in fort portal for secondary schools they are uncountable.  For voice of Kamwenge so far we’ve played against Kamusiime Sacco in Rubirizi, against Kyabenda, National water against Alliance very many games.

Tripple A foot work during media games in Fort Portal. Photo by Mr vybs

Mr vybs: What are some of your achievements so far??

Tripple A: I won an award in 2016 in fort portal for the best sports show for my Hotsports Sabasaba show in Rwenzori teen’s awards. I’ve got very many medals in different sports tournaments, the few I can remember are…….John and Juliet foundation tournament in Rubirizi I got a medal………Kabango motor rally and foot ball tournament, I got a medal. I also got a medal in fort portal, I was an emcee and assistant officer for Rwenzori region. So I have all those medals home.

Tripple A broadcasting Toro province games in fort-portal live

Mr vybs: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

Tripple A: I’m almost 10 years old in media.  I did IT and, you didn’t ask me why I did IT instead of journalism. I like making research and discovering new things. I would really love like to be a consultant in media than being on air presenting.  I wouldn’t love being in media for so long, I rather be a consultant in some fields am good at.

Mr vybs: What are like your favorite times, then music?

Tripple A: My best moment is when I’m watching soccer. Then listening to music, I like soul music. I like western music and more especially country. And my wife too bytheway, She likes soul music and gospel. 

Mr vybs: Your favorite diets?

Tripple A: I like beans posho and Matoke. Then Soda and water, I don’t booze.

Akankunda Dalen, Tripple's wife. She is a fashionista

Mr vybs: Which kind of people do you like?

Tripple A: I like uhhh someone who is very open. I like open people. I hate lies and pretence. Like pretending you love Omega in other words you go behind me and you talk ill about me.

Mr vybs: Anything like your worst day?

Tripple A: My worst moment was the first day I S.1 at Maddox secondary school. Guys ran after me, I don’t know whether teasing still exists. It is actually my worst day in life since I was born.

Mr vybs: Advise to those who feel like they should be like you?

Tripple A: I want to first appeal to my fellow presenters to respect everyone coming up.  I want also to encourage those coming up boys and girls to be themselves. Have your own way of doing your work, be original people will recognize and believe in your originality.

Mr vybs: Okk Thank you.

Tripple A: Interesting.

Ellan Atusemeza, Tripples first son. He is a complete gunner.

Dalen(wife) and Ellan(son) chilling during family times

Ghetto kids in arrangement for the hottest concert-Mr Jay and Tyra xploited

Zimbabwe waiting the results of its landmark elections|Vok News

Zimbabwe is awaiting the results of its landmark elections, with both frontrunners saying they are confident.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he had received extremely positive information but opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said his party was winning resoundingly.
Observers say the race between Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party, and Chamisa's MDC Alliance, is extremely tight. Both men are among 23 candidates running for president. Both have today hinted on victory but said they were waiting for electoral commission to make the announcement.
European Union and US election monitors have been allowed into the country for the first time in 16 years to assess whether the elections are free and fair.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairwoman Priscilla Chigumba said she was satisfied there was no cheating.  Previous polls have been marred by allegations of widespread rigging and intimidation.

Kilembe Hospital Yet to Recover from 2013 Floods|Vok News

Newsroom story|voice of kamwenge

Kilembe Mines Hospital, Kasese district, is yet to recover from the floods that damaged the facility. Kilembe was hit by floods in 2013, 2014 and 2015 leading to the destruction of 86 units of the staff quarters, two patients' wards, the attendants' shelter, the hospital chapel and mortuary drive. 

This has since compelled the hospital staff to seek for accommodation from Kasese town which is a distance away from the hospital.

Onesimus Kibaya, the hospital administrator, says the hospital is grappling with fuel costs resulting from transportation of the hospital's staff from their homes to the health facility. According to Kibaya, the hospital spends 7 million shillings on fuel and vehicle repairs per month which could have been used to purchase drugs and carry out maintenance work of the facility. 

Kibaya says that they are soliciting for financial support to construct new staff quarters.  Kilembe Mines Hospital is the district's major and general hospital. It also offers specialist services especially in orthopedics in the entire western region.

Cabinet approves Dr Jotham Musinguzi as the new Chairman of the board of directors at National Medical Stores (NMS)|Vok News.

Mr vybs|voice of kamwenge

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr Jotham Musinguzi, as the new Chairman of the board of directors at National Medical Stores (NMS). The public health physician now replaces Dr Phillip Byaruhanga who has been at the helm of the NMS board since 2015.

Dr Musinguzi, who currently serves as Director General the National Population Council (NPC), will lead a board of 15 members, among them former health minister Dr Christine Ondoa, Dr Medard Bitekyerezo the head of the National Drug Authority Board,  Laban Mulamuko and Beatrice Amongi Lagada.

The other members of the board include Dr Samuel Orochi Orach, Dr Hanifah Namaala, Justinian Niwagaba, Kenneth Paul Omoding, Kate Nalukenge, Dr Richard Mugahi, Naomi Kibaaju, Emmanuel Osuna, Shaban Abdullah and Dr Timothy Musila.

These were vetted and approved during a cabinet meeting held yesterday at State House Entebbe.
National Medical Stores was established as a statutory corporation in 1993, with a mandate to procure, store and distribute essential medicines and other medical supplies to public health facilities. The role of the board is to oversee the operations of NMS in executing its duties.

Tripple A Da Omega-Abouts and full biography|Vok FM

Tripple A Da Omega during sundays request line show. Photo by Mr vybs

Akugizibwe Amos Amooti aka Tripple A da Omega (Studio name) is the hotsports Sabasaba and request line show host at Kamwenge based Voice of Kamwenge radio.

He was born on 22^nd September 1986 in Rubona village, Bwizi Sub County (now kibaale east) Kamwenge district to Rev Edward Kisembo and Aidah Kisembo and is a second born of five boys and 4 girls.

Education.

He started schooling at Nkoma COU nursery school in 1995. Later, he joined Primary one at Bwizi primary school.

In 1999, his dad became a reverend and was pushed to serve in Kyenjonjo causing a family shift. He there joined Butiti model primary school. Conditions failed and Amos moved back to Bwizi primary school where he completed primary education with a second grade in 2002.

He joined S.1 at Maddox secondary school in Kyenjonjo (2003). The family moved to Fort portal for church mission and he joined Hillside high school where he completed S.4 from. He then joined Mpanga High school for A level.

Journey to radio

Tripple A at Radio Rukungiri.

After A level, hopes for joining campus were too low to favor him.  He went to Life fm for training in radio production and broadcasting in aide of Sam Korea and Dj Nexx.

After 2 months at Life fm as a trainee, Africano Aharikundira (Now RDC) called him for a gig at Rukungiri fm radio in 2009. He started doing Rutoro sports commentary and Love zone, a night show at that radio. He was at radio Rukungiri for 3 years.

In 2012, Sylvia Mugyenyi VOK station manager called him for Sports broadcasting. He joined Voice of Kamwenge radio on 16^th of March 2012 as a sports and request line presenter. However, in 2014, he acted as a producer for 2 years before Drico and Mr Jay.

At Voice of Kamwenge, Tripple A acts as the traffic scheduler, Head of presenters and head of sports department among other tasks. Sports wise, he is the top scorer in 9 matches he has played for VOK, with 3 goals.

Later, in 2014, he was allowed to go for further studies during weekends. He went to UPU for a diploma in IT and graduated in 2016 and he looks at getting back to upgrade for a bachelors.

Family

In 2011, Tripple A met a high school good-looking Akankunda Dalen, supported her academically and she finished S.6.  She performed well but the family was unable to support her.  He sponsored her for a diploma in IT at Nkumba University. After her studies in 2014, they married themselves and are blessed with a one Atusemeza Ellan Apuuli.   

Dallen Akankunda (wife) and and Ellan (son)

His dad is still a reverend in Fort portal and the family is based in Nyarukoma. The ancestral home however remains Bwizi though they live in Fort portal.

Tripple A with Baala hitmaker Daxx Kartel.

Prosecution Lines up Five Witnesses in Entebbe Murders as missing boda boda rider in Kamwenge town found dead|Vok News

Newsroom story|Voice of kamwenge
The state has lined up five witnesses to pin three suspects accused of murdering Rose Nakimulu, a resident of Mpala village, Katabi town council in Entebbe municipality in Wakiso district.
The suspects are Ivan Katongole, Hellen Nabaggala and Andrew Kizito. They were arrested on July 24th last year and were arraigned before the Entebbe chief Magistrates court for murdering Nakumuli, one of the victims of famous Entebbe murders.
The Entebbe Chief Magistrate's court committed the trial before High court on June 14th this year for trial. However, the State Prosecutor, Babirye Sarah told the trial judge Moses Kazibwe that they didn't have witnesses to pin the accused and asked for adjournment.
Today, Babirye told court that they had received five witnesses to pin the suspects. The suspect's lawyer, Evans Ochieng pleaded with court not to allow prosecution to bring the five witnesses.
In his ruling, Justice Kazibwe asked prosecution to present the witnesses for a fair trial of the accused. He cautioned the prosecution against any delays brought about in court, saying the accused need a fair and speedy trial in line with article 28 of the constitution. 

Missing boda boda rider in Kamwenge found dead|Vok News

Story by Busobozi Peter Kadoori

The boda boda rider in Kamwenge town who has been missing for six days has been found dead. Sunday Evalisto (28) was found by residents in the bush in Bukonderwa village, Kitonzi ward of Kamwenge town council.

Sunday disappeared on Tuesday last week and since then residents together with bodaboda riders alongside police have been searching for him. It is suspected that Sunday, was killed by assailants who took a way his motorcycle.

Byaruhanga Didas the Kamwenge District Police Commander says that 7 people are being help to help in
investigations.

Police to Deploy 3000 Officers during Buganda 'Jubilewo' Celebrations|Vok News

At least 3000 police officers are to provide security during Buganda Kingdom Jubilee celebrations scheduled for Tomorrow. They include Traffic, Operations, and Field Force Police, and Canine, Counter terrorism and Crime Intelligence Personnel. 

The police officers will be reinforced by operatives from sister security agencies like the Military Police, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence and the Internal Security Organization. The deployment plan was finalized last week by commanders of the various units under Kampala Metropolitan Police and the security team from Buganda Kingdom.

Some of the officers, especially crime Intelligence and Counter terrorism personnel have already taken position at Lubiri Palace and its surrounding areas. Moses Kafeero, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, has asked the celebrants to be security alert and inform police in case of any suspicions.

The police medical service has also deployed about 10 nurses to man 10 ambulances in case of any emergency cases during the celebrations. The Counter terrorism teams will be in charge of all entry points to the palace.

The Silver Jubilee celebrations mark 25 years since Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi ascended to the throne.

Pedestrians biggest victims on road accidents, annual crime and road safety report say|Vok News

Newsroom story|voice of kamwenge

The 2017 Annual Crime and Road Safety Report, has revealed that pedestrians were the biggest victims of road accidents. At least 1,319 out of the 3,500 people killed in road accidents last year were pedestrians while 2,135 of the 10,420 injured persons were pedestrians. Drunkards, minors and school going children being the most affected.

In second position are boda boda riders followed passengers in other vehicles. Charles Ssebambulidde, the Police Traffic and Road Safety Spokesperson, says the situation has been repeating itself for so many years
The Director Traffic and Road Safety, Stephen Kasiima says they are in consultations with different stakeholders like Uganda National Roads Authority and Kampala Capital City Authority to find a way to separate walkways from the roads and to construct Pedestrian fly overs.

The Deputy KCCA Spokesperson, Robert Kalumba, says the Authority is in the process of constructing walk ways a cross Kampala to resolve the problem. Our reporter couldn’t get a comment from Uganda National Roads Authority as the calls the spokesperson couldn’t pick calls from our reporter for three days.

High turnout in first post-Mugabe poll in Zimbababwe|Vok News

Former Zimbabwe president R. Mugabe ahead of polls

Voter turnout was high in Zimbabwe’s first general election since long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted, officials say.

Foreign observers have hailed the election as an opportunity for Zimbabwe to break with its repressive past.  The presidential election is expected to be a tight contest between the incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa and his main rival Nelson Chamisa.

In Domboshawa village, about an hour’s car ride north of the capital, Harare, many had been in the queue even before sunrise. The first groups of voters were mainly elderly people but there were some youngsters too.

Crowds whistled and broke into chants of Chamisa when the 40-year-old MDC leader cast his ballot on the outskirts of Harare, amidst a media scrum.                                In contrast, Mnangagwa, thought to be 75, voted in a quiet polling station at a school in the central city of Kwekwe.

11 confirmed deadin a Kabale-Kisoro road motor accident|Vok News

Newsroom story|Voice of kamwenge

Eleven people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a motor accident that occurred along the Kabale-Kisoro road earlier today.

The accident occurred when a motor vehicle registration number UAW 739M that was carrying traders, sacks of Irish potatoes, crates of soda and beer, failed to negotiate a sharp corner and hit guard rails in Kanaba hills.

Deus Tumuranze, one of the survivors says that the vehicle from Mengo in Muko Sub County, Rubanda district was heading to the daily market in Kisoro Municipality. Tumuranze says the dead were hit by guard rails, while others were hit by their goods.

John Baptist Twinomugisha, an Ambulance attendant at Kisoro hospital, says most of the casualties were in bad condition with broken legs, arms, and deep wounds in the chest stomach and heads. Kisoro District police Commander Charles Okotto says that police traffic rushed at the scene to manage the situation.

Kamwenge town council councillors in war with area health inspector for harrasing low income earners|Vok News

Chapati place along kamwenge-Mbarara road. Photo by Mr vybs

Vian Orishaba|Voice of Kamwenge

A cross section of Kamwenge town council councilors have castigated Tugume Elastus the area Health Inspector for failing his mandate resorting to harassing low income earners.

On Thursday last week, Tugume assaulted Mudoogo Faizo accusing him of preparing chapatti along Kamwenge- Mbarara road beyond the recommended time. It all started after Tugume found Faizo preparing chapatti after 8:00am in the morning. Before he could defend himself, Tugume boxed Faizo in the chick and in retaliation, the chapatti man also exchanged back.

Using his authority, Tugume rushed to police and recorded a statement. Police swung in action and arrested Faizo over allegations of assaulting a public servant. He has since been released on police bond.

However, the action of Tugume has not gone well with some councilors who are casting him for failing his mandate and resort to harassing low income earners. Councilors say that Tugume had no mandate to chase a way food vendor along the street since they were allowed by a council resolution.

Enock Kakuhikire the town clerk Kamwenge has refused to comment on the matter saying it’s before police.

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VOK NEWS LIVE: Kabambiro NWSC hired workers storm offices for delayed payments|Vok News

Kabambiro youth who worked for National Water and Sewage cooperation showed grief and unhappy moods and stormed offices in Kamwenge town. Some of the youth said  they were to stay at the offices til they got their money. They are storming NWSC offices for their 2.8M shs.

Kabuga Express with Mr Jay: Lc 1 elections, Kyarenga|Vok fm

LC 1 elections came in a tough moods especially some youth in Kamwenge town who were lined alone unsupported. Mr Kakwaya and Foco and most imporrantly, a certain candidate in Kabambiro who sold land, and some property and invested cash in the election and lost.
Watch the full episode here

Credits:
On air: Mr Jay
On camera: Mr vybs
Presenters head: Tripple A
Programs Director: Sylvia Mugyenyi

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On camera: Mr vybs
On air: Mr Jay
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Health News: National Drug Authority Bans Sale Of Herbal Enhancement Pills|Vok News

In Health news, the National Drug Authority has stopped the sale of herbal enhancement pills on the market that do not meet the required standards.

Male Enhancement pills are pills that claim to enhance pleasure during sexual intercourse, erection size or stamina in men.                                                                        

The move comes following the authority's decision to revoke marketing permits of 18 herbal products after it was revealed that the herbal products were adulterated with a synthetic pharmaceutical ingredient which contravenes the body's regulations.                                           

In a circular addressed to all herbalists dated July 5^th 2018 signed byHellenByomireNdagije, the NDA Director for Product Safety, says the banned products are contrary to the body's act which prohibits the sale of adulterated drugs.                                                                     

The banned products might have serious health implications such as bleeding of the brain that can lead to sudden death in extreme cases according to NDA.