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Dedicated procurement expert adept in private and public sectors, also a tech-loving Research Associate. Arsenal's biggest fan. Let's connect to explore!

[𝐎𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 @Onyeani_Kalu]

Ignore the #xenophobia clowns marching on the streets harassing other Africans, there are still sensible people in SA.

[Mighty Valor @Nmawundiro]

Black South Africans are suffering from what is called the Stockholm syndrome.
They love their tormentors who are white, that’s why it is not even xenophobia it is afrophobia.
It is Africans that they do not want.

~ prof Lumumba ~

[Typical African @Joe__Bassey]

The enemy of the black man is a black man who is confused about his identity. - Joshua Maponga

[Felix Kitaka @TheMutambuze]

My son, a 50x100 plot of land will not make you wealthy. It only parks the wealth you already created.

If you want to truly multiply your income, spend your first money on your skills, your tools, and your network.

Invest in the man before you invest in the soil.

Be blessed.

[Felix Kitaka @TheMutambuze]

My son, if a delayed salary makes you lose sleep, it exposes a dangerous reality.

You are either earning too little to build a safety net, or spending too much to keep one.

True wealth isn't just a high income. It is having enough margin to wait without panic.

Be blessed.

[Timothy Kalyegira @TimKalyegira]

You Africans, start thinking beyond big cars and big houses.

Here's something to deepen your minds.

It's an interview by the Hungarian Conservative of the former Director of Israel's Mossad.

https://t.co/BBrIA9mmkv

A simple man, but one who held the Middle East in his hand.

[Denis Duke Woniala🇺🇬 @DenisDukeUG]

They Don’t Teach Money in schools.

[Denis Duke Woniala🇺🇬 @DenisDukeUG]

Modern Integrated RAISED Goat & Chicken Farm | Step-by-Step Shed Construction - [phone]

[Denis Duke Woniala🇺🇬 @DenisDukeUG]

HOW to MANAGE Workers At The FARM - Experienced Goat Farmer shares TIPs

[Tumwijukye Laurensio @Laurensio31]

The government needs to look into this, this is an issue of public concern.

[ᵠˢ Rocky Ikiriza @QSRocky]

The Role of a Quantity Surveyor in Preventing Building Collapse: Lessons from the Kisaasi Building Collapse.

The recent collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Kisaasi, Kampala, which resulted in loss of life and injuries, has raised concerns about compliance with construction standards, professional supervision, and project management practices.

Preliminary reports indicate that the building allegedly lacked approved plans, may have used substandard materials, and continued construction despite regulatory concerns.

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) plays a critical role in ensuring that construction projects are financially viable, technically compliant, and delivered according to approved standards.

While a QS is not primarily responsible for structural design, their duties significantly contribute to preventing building failures.

1. Cost Planning and Budget Control

The QS prepares cost estimates and budgets to ensure adequate funds are allocated for quality materials, skilled labour, and professional supervision. Where developers cut costs excessively, there is a risk of using inferior materials and unqualified personnel, which can compromise structural integrity.

2. Procurement of Quality Materials

A Quantity Surveyor advises on the procurement process and evaluates suppliers and contractors. The QS helps ensure that materials specified in the design are purchased and that substitutions that may affect safety are avoided.

3. Contract Administration

The QS administers construction contracts and ensures contractors comply with specifications, bills of quantities, and contractual obligations. Any deviation from approved specifications should be identified and reported.

4. Cost Monitoring During Construction

Through interim valuations and site inspections, the QS monitors expenditure and progress. This allows early detection of unauthorized changes that may reduce structural quality or increase project risks.

5. Risk Management

A QS identifies financial and project risks that could affect construction quality. This includes risks arising from inadequate budgets, underpriced contracts, and pressure to reduce construction costs at the expense of safety.

6. Professional Advice to the Client

The Quantity Surveyor has a professional duty to advise the client against practices that may compromise safety, such as employing unqualified contractors, omitting essential structural components, or ignoring regulatory requirements.

Responsibility in the Kisaasi Case

If investigations confirm that the Kisaasi building suffered from poor design, use of substandard materials, lack of approvals, or engagement of unqualified personnel, the Quantity Surveyor if appointed, could be examined for whether they:

1. Prepared realistic cost estimates.

2. Ensured adequate provision for quality materials.

3. Advised against unsafe cost-cutting measures.

4. Reported any observed non-compliance.

5. Exercised due professional diligence during project execution.

However, ultimate responsibility for structural stability is shared among several stakeholders, including the client, structural engineer, architect, contractor, site engineer, regulatory authorities, and other construction professionals.

Reports indicate that authorities are investigating the developer, engineers, and compliance issues surrounding the project.

In Conclusion;

The Kisaasi building collapse demonstrates the importance of professional ethics, regulatory compliance, and effective project management in the construction industry.

Although a Quantity Surveyor is not responsible for structural design, they play a vital role in cost control, procurement, contract administration, and risk management.

Proper execution of these responsibilities can significantly reduce the likelihood of building failures and protect public safety.

[AGABA♠️ @edgarrut5]

Its Inter Crime Tournament here at Prison grounds

Thieves 1 Vs 0 Murderers FT

[African Community Center for Social Sustainability @ACCESS_UG]

Perhaps the greatest illusion is believing that your story begins when everything falls into place. In truth, every struggle, every loss, and every unanswered question is already part of the masterpiece.The journey is not taking you somewhere-it is creating someone.

[Timothy Kalyegira @TimKalyegira]

"If students can generate [AI] essays, then the essay can no longer be the primary proof of learning...If every student has access to explanation, translation, and summarization, then education must move beyond the production of answers."

(Maurício Pinheiro, June 7, 2026)

[African Community Center for Social Sustainability @ACCESS_UG]

What killed the intern doctor was not the calling to serve. It was the silence around the struggles many young health professionals endure every day.
As we grieve this loss, let us remember that compassion must extend beyond patients to those who care for them.

[Uganda Medical Association @TheUMAofficial]

Medical interns are not students. They are qualified doctors in supervised apprenticeship, carrying nearly 70% of clinical work in referral hospitals.

Paying them is not charity. It is justice.

Pay interns. Protect training. Protect patients.

U.M.A NEC

[Kavuma Ronald Nathan @kavuman]

Information asymmetry is the invisible tax every smallholder farmer pays. Every season.

Data is the beginning of change.

#Uganda #Agribusiness #InformationAsymmetry #SmallholderFarming #FarmToMarket

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

“If anybody is really my fan…send me M-Pesa [money via a Kenyan app].”

#BBCEye Investigations meets Andrew Kibe — a household name in Kenya who promotes male self-empowerment while fuelling a growing gender divide.

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[Zohran Kwame Mamdani @ZohranKMamdani]

“Why argue with an Arsenal fan when you can just wait?” We waited. We won. We are champions of England - and we are just one game away from being crowned champions of Europe. Read my piece on what Arsenal means to me here: https://t.co/J6cg388mRH

[Ben Mwine 🇺🇬 π @benmwine]

PREACH!!!