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

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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.

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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

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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.