Mugisha Benjamin

I will bring a pizza 🍕 to a gun fight

[Mugisha Benjamin @ObeneMugisha]

The war will end. The leaders will shake hands.
The old woman will keep waiting for her martyred son.
The girl will wait for her beloved husband & the children will wait for their heroic father. I don't know who sold our homeland but I know who paid the price - Mahmoud Darwish

[Rotary Club of Bugolobi @Rotary_Bugolobi]

Closed Club Assembly

@RCBugolobi members meet this Thursday to prepare for the DGS Visit.
Agenda:Planning, reports & _Energized Service_ for the new Rotary year

16th July | 7PM | City Royal Hotel,
Bugolobi
Members Assembly

[Mugisha Benjamin @ObeneMugisha]

Happy new financial year

[Dr Mirembe Joel @MirembeDr]

Medical Doctors and Dental Surgeons, take note as you prepare for your 2027 Annual Practising Licence renewal.

The minimum requirement for licence renewal remains 48 CPD points. However, under the recent UMDPC circular, at least 4 of the 48 CPD points must be obtained through your respective professional association—the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) for Medical Doctors and the Uganda Dental Association (UDA) for Dental Surgeons.

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act recognizes the statutory role of UMA and UDA through their representation on the UMDPC Council. This further reinforces the role of the two professional associations in continuing professional development and professional regulation.

@TheUMAofficial offers over 60 CPD points annually, giving doctors more than enough opportunities to meet this requirement. Start accumulating your CPD points early, and ensure you obtain your UMA /UDA subscription clearance October 2026 for the licence renewal period and avoid the surcharges.

Plan early. Stay compliant. Protect your practice . #BuildUMA

[Julie J. Kariisa @jjkariisa]

Incredible weekend in service! Was Joined by @NatukundaMario 💖 for a high-energy strategic retreat @Rotary_Bugolobi board goals are set & we’re ready to impact lives!

​Later, we enjoyed the warmest home hospitality with @RotaryEarlyBird hosted by President Victoria Mukiibi.

[Suppressed Voices @supressedvoic]

Accurate 💯

[Mugisha Benjamin @ObeneMugisha]

@mkainerugaba Please forgive him general

[Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi]

Valid question.

[𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥 @SankaraDispatch]

𝙵𝚁𝙴𝙴 𝙿𝙰𝙻𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙴 🇵🇸

[Dr Mirembe Joel @MirembeDr]

What do we do with such a government? Call them out untill they listen to us(Vulnerable patient who will be the victim of mentally unsettled intern doctors?
#PayAllMedicalnterns

[THE JOVOC LEAGUE @TheJovocLeague]

Stay locked in 📌

#HembaGwake
#JLAtHome

[Adolf Kiah @adolf_kiah057]

@DrOtileUg Remind them about this

[Jacob Otile, MD @DrOtileUg]

#PayMedicalInterns

[The Palestinian @InsiderWorld_1]

Retweet

[Uganda Medical Association @TheUMAofficial]

Oh Uganda
May God uphold thee!

[Uganda Medical Association @TheUMAofficial]

Let us be honest: the issue is not that medical interns are too many.
It is not that Uganda has no money.
It is that medical interns are not being treated as a priority.

Consider the choices being made:

• Parliament keeps growing.
Parliament’s budget reportedly doubled to about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. The money going to 529 MPs rose from about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗯 in 2020/21 to 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳𝟰𝟰.𝟰𝗯 in 2026/27, an increase of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟰𝟰.𝟰𝗯.
What direct return does this give the common Ugandan in a crowded hospital?

• Two offices alone tell the story.
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker offices had about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳.𝟭𝗯 combined in 2020/21. In 2026/27, they stand at about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱𝟬.𝟮𝗯 , an increase of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰𝟯.𝟭𝗯 for only two offices.
That increase alone can pay 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬 interns 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝗺 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, with money left.

• Questionable spending continues.
In 2025/26, selected Speaker’s office lines reportedly included 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮.𝟰𝗯 for foreign travel, 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟵𝟲𝟲𝗺 for fuel, 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰.𝟴𝗯 for incapacity, death benefits and funeral expenses, and 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱.𝟮𝗯 for donations. Total: about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝟰.𝟮𝗯. What lasting public health return does this produce compared with doctors on wards?

• RDC structures are being funded.
Uganda reportedly has 146 RDCs, 170 Deputy RDCs and 432 Assistant RDCs, total 748 officials. Their proposed salary enhancement requires an extra 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟵.𝟬𝟳𝟵𝗯 every year.
Add the reported 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝗯 for LC I to LC V political leader facilitation, and that is about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱𝟵𝗯. In what way does this benefit the common Ugandan?

• Donations are funded.
State House donations reportedly consumed 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳𝟱𝟭𝗯 over seven financial years. In 2023/24 alone, donations were budgeted at 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝟴.𝟭𝗯, but actual spending reached 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟴𝟬.𝟭𝟴𝗯. If tens and hundreds of billions can be found for donations, how does 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝗯 to 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝗯 for over 2,000 medical interns become impossible?

• Health was not protected with the same urgency.
The Ministry of Health vote fell from about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟲𝟵𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in FY2023/24 to about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟯𝟰𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in FY2024/25, a reduction of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟰𝟵𝗯. Even the 2025/26 estimate of 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭.𝟱𝟲𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 remains below the 2023/24 level. Yet health is the sector that directly touches mothers in labour, accident victims, children with malaria, emergency patients and families in public hospitals.

Now compare:

• 2,000 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝗯 per year
• 2,500 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝗯 per year
• 3,000 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝗯 per year

Even using the Ministry of Health’s own gross figure of Shs15.6m per intern per year, the reported 2,706 eligible interns would require about Shs42.2b. That is still small compared with what is being found for political comfort and administrative expansion.

That money is not a handout.

✨ It avails doctors on wards.
✨ It keeps emergency units covered.
✨ It supports maternity care.
✨ It fills staffing gaps in regional referrals.
✨ It protects patients.

So let us stop pretending.

This is not a numbers problem.
This is not a money problem.
It is a priority problem.

Medical interns are doctors under apprenticeship, not free labour!

#InternsNotSlaves

[JBYAMUKAMA & CO. ADVOCATES @JByamAdvocates]

Vacancy Announcement- Associate Positions- JByamukama & Co. Advocates
Position: Associates (2)

JByamukama & Co. Advocates is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and career-driven Advocates to join our growing team.

We are seeking professionals who are passionate about excellence and are interested in building a long-term career in Litigation and Corporate & Commercial Advisory Practice within a dynamic law firm environment.

Minimum Requirements
1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized institution.
2. Diploma in Legal Practice.
3. Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
4. Possession of at least two (2) valid Practising Certificates of the High Court of Uganda.
5. Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development.
6. Previous law firm experience is strongly preferred.
7. Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.
9. Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication abilities.
10. Superior organizational, interpersonal, networking, and time-management skills.
11. High standards of integrity, professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct legal research and prepare court pleadings, submissions, and legal opinions.
2. Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and other dispute resolution forums.
3. Attending hearings and assisting in litigation proceedings.
4. Preparing complex case evaluations, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, written submissions and other legal documents.
5. Manage case files and provide strategic litigation support.
6. Attend client meetings and provide legal guidance on contentious matters.
7. Draft and review commercial agreements and legal documentation.
8. Provide legal opinions and regulatory compliance advice.
9. Support corporate transactions, due diligence exercises, and advisory assignments.
10. Engage with clients on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.
11. Working with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.

JByamukama & Co. Advocates offers an inclusive and welcoming culture as a core priority. We are committed to creating a supportive and professional working environment. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide groundbreaking solutions, deliver exceptional client experience, and advance the professional development of our staff. We take an active approach to promoting opportunities for mentorship, learning, and career advancement.

Equal Opportunities
The Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications shall be considered strictly on merit, competence, and suitability for the role.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications, and copies of their Practising certificates to: [email protected]. All documents should be merged in a single pdf document with Email subject of the Applicant’s Name and Position.

Or hand deliver your application to JByamukama & Co. Advocates located at Plot 102, Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya, Kampala between 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 10th June 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

[Mugisha Benjamin @ObeneMugisha]

This is what they mean by no one actually listens or cares.

[Crazy Kennar @crazy_kennar]

CURRENCIES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES 😂😂😂😂😂😂