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Follow your heart but follow me first

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

MY RWANDA EXPERIENCE

MANZI KAYIHURA

A THOUSAND HILLS SAFARIS / WILDERNESS RWANDA

Manzi kayihura and I have known each other for many years and is one of the founders of thousand hills safaris head quartered in Kigali Rwanda.

He is also the MD and chairman of Wilderness Rwanda now and guys, their rooms in Rwanda go for upto usd 9400 a night.

Yes, in the high season you will pay usd 9400 for a room!

I told him, nga some Ugandans love telling me Uganda is expensive and they say in Dubai they can sleep in a 5 star hotel for usd 10.

I was reporting you guys to him because you have called me all sorts of names for a long time and am tired.

Even me am not the target market for his accommodations but he has offered enjoyment there whenever I want too.

Even at my work place, am not the target market for the rooms Great Lakes collection has.

[Moses Serugo @serugo]

Paying homage to these four men that mainstreamed JAZZ in Uganda on this #InternationalJazzDay

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

TOPIC; SOVEREIGNTY BILL DISCUSSIONS!

PERSONS ; Hon @Thomas_Tayebwa and MOSES BYARUHANGA

Bwana @Ronkawamara and I today afternoon had over an hour with Hon @Thomas_Tayebwa who was graceful enough as usual to listen to what we thought about sovereignty bill.

Business teaches one about how economies generally function since it’s what we practice daily. A business person is a practical economist!

In business we deal with figures and general words daily, we understand cash inflows and outflows at a personal level and can equate that to how nations operate.

Of course he has what is called a collective responsibility in government and therefore, can’t be open about his actual thoughts but our responsibility is to engage.

We appreciate the fact that government has allowed the public to challenge their position on this particular topic and we hope they will make an informed decision thereafter.

[Great Lakes Safaris @SafarisUganda]

Happy Birthday-To our CEO and founder, @wekesa_amos: thank you for your grit, your vision, and for showing us all that no horizon is too far. Uganda is on the map because of leaders like you. Cheers to a legend! 🥂✨

[Facts On Rwanda @FactsOnRwanda]

RWANDA

Britain's richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe ($18.4B net worth), Manchester United shareholder (27.7% stake) & INEOS founder, visited Rwanda from April 7-11, 2026 — during the 32nd Genocide commemoration mourning period.

He toured Akagera National Park and Volcanoes National Park (mountain gorillas 🦍). Reports say he expressed respect for Rwanda’s resilience and was impressed by its development. #VisitRwanda #FactsOnRwanda

[Hamid Mir حامد میر @HamidMirPAK]

This is a great news for all peace loving people. Saudi Arabia will not allow the use of their airspace against Iran.

[Thomas Tayebwa @Thomas_Tayebwa]

Uganda’s greatest strength is its people, especially our youth. With over 73% of our population being young, the future of our country depends on how well we invest in their potential today.

At the 4th National Labour Convention and Expo 2026 held today at Serena Hotel, I called for the urgent need to act decisively. We must create jobs through key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and the digital economy, while equipping our young people with relevant skills and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.
This must go hand in hand with inclusion. We need to ensure that women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups are fully supported to participate in the labour market and benefit from economic opportunities.

To achieve meaningful impact, I urged stakeholders to move beyond discussion and deliver real, measurable results that improve the lives of our young people.

I also called for stronger protection of Ugandan workers abroad, including fair wage negotiations and better safeguards to ensure they are treated with dignity and earn what they deserve.
@Mglsd_UG @EstherAnyakun

[DBwambale @TheMutaD]

You will never read nor see this in that G rag, The East African, because it distorts their narrative. How can Uganda post better growth than their favorites?

[Aruho B Emmanuel @Aruhoemma1]

Gen Ivan Koreta was born in Mbarara, on 15 Oct, 1955 in a Pentecostal family of the Banyankole. He had his primary education at Nyamitanga Muslim and attained his PLE certification in 1969. He joined NRA in 1981. He served as the chairman of the court martial between 2006_2009.

[Norbert Mao @norbertmao]

I agree. When all is said and done skills will floor credentials any day.

[Ambassador Juju Nsababera @Nsababera_juju]

There are places in Uganda that are simply getting on with it. I had the privilege of visiting @Namunkenkerapark in Nakasake district.

NRIC is one of Uganda's most quietly ambitious spaces.

A centre built around skills, agriculture, and the belief that rural communities deserve more than promise. Young people learning trades, land being put to work and Industry growing from the ground up.

This is exactly the Uganda I have been presenting in Guangzhou, China's business capital and one of the most active trade corridors into Africa. When Chinese investors and partners ask me what Uganda has to offer beyond tourism, this is part of the answer.

NRIC represents the kind of ground-level investment story that serious partners are looking for - land, labour, production, and purpose in one place.

Uganda's story is not only in its national parks, lakes, and rivers as breathtaking as those are. It is also here, In the farms, the workshops, the communities and more importantly our people that can sustain everything else from the inside.

The Pearl of Africa runs deeper than most people know🇺🇬

#BacktotheSourceTheNile

[diplo @diplo]

I couldn't say no

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

Angola - tourism

Was invited for lunch with the Minister of tourism Angola Mr. Márcio de Jesus hopes Daniel , their ambassador here in Spain and Julie the PR for Angola in Europe. Hanna Kleber

Angola calls tourism green oil and they will be investing usd 500m in tourism something I learnt from the conversation.

They will the main partners for ITB Germany this March in Berlin, the only African country that attempted at that level is Botswana.

They will be the main partners for Fitur Spain next year, this Mexico is what took the center stage which massive marketing push.

He is 40yrs old and was involved as a minister in the planing what’s they are pushing around the world today.

Him and I had lots of things in common, in the way we view things. They will be having a big investment forum at the ITB in March.

Never in life did I think Angola was ever going to do a big push like this for tourism, we discussed a think tank too.

While in such places, I do a few learning meetings with ambassadors, tourism board heads. Just to learn about what other countries are doing for their countries.

Many countries in Africa are waking up to that fact that tourism is massive and changes countries economically, create jobs, creates stability too.

When you have tourism working in a country, the world becomes a stakeholder and since the benefits start from the countries of origin of tourists.

[Cool_Ustaaz ☪ @Cool_Ustaz]

Allah created whale milk with nearly 50% fat, so dense it does not mix with water, ensuring the calf is nourished even in the open sea.
Indeed, Allah is Most Wise in His creation.
فَتَبَارَكَ ٱللَّٰهُ أَحْسَنُ ٱلْخَٰلِقِينَ

[JOEL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIST @CPM_Mutuse]

Why can I get this machine?

Are You Ready to Move with the New World of Technology?

The construction industry is gradually but decisively transitioning from manual setting out to digital precision layout.

The evolution is clear:

• From builder’s square
• To laser level machines
• To Robotic Total Stations & Advanced Laser Layout Tools for professional construction layout

What These Technologies Are

Robotic Total Stations and advanced laser layout tools are high-precision, laser-guided instruments designed to transfer digital drawings (CAD/BIM) directly onto construction sites with millimetre accuracy.

They eliminate:

• Tape measures
• String lines
• Guesswork
• Manual interpretation errors

What you get instead is speed, accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

This is powerful technology:
AI + digital design + precision equipment.

A Word of Caution

Do not allow technology to sweep you off your feet.
Move with the speed of technology don’t resist it.

Professional relevance today is no longer optional; it is intentional.

These tools are no longer luxury items; they are minimum requirements for the modern professional

Be a high-tech professional.
The future of construction is far ahead, and it is moving fast.

Be relevant.
Be visible.
Be prepared.

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

Mount Elgon hotel

Told you my friend Rashid Kiyimba of Brovad sands( ssese islands) bought Mount Elgon hotel and he is renovating it.

Looks great so far.

[Uganda Prisons Service @UgandaPrisons]

Lady Justice Abodo praised the new approach, saying it ensures fairness for all inmates.

Mr. Andrew Ochwo, Superintendent of Prison (OC - Jinja Remand) reported 3,049 inmates across Kirinya prisons, highlighting the urgent need for such camps.

More circuits and at least ten additional criminal sessions are planned for Jinja and Iganga in 2026 to sustain progress.

[Judiciary Uganda @JudiciaryUG]

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, on Monday opened a Plea Bargaining camp at Jinja Remand Prison, launching a focused effort to accelerate criminal case disposal and reduce congestion across prisons in the region.

In her remarks, Lady Justice Abodo thanked the Commissioner General of Prisons and the Prisons Administration for consistently supporting the Judiciary by providing access to prison facilities for plea bargaining. She expressed delight at the strong turnout of inmates and commended Jinja Remand Prison for its commitment to hosting regular camps, noting that this consistency has greatly strengthened the programme.

The Principal Judge explained that plea bargaining offers offenders who accept responsibility for their actions greater control over their sentences compared to traditional trials. She disclosed that the Judiciary has increased the number of High Court circuits and criminal sessions, and that five judges had been deployed to Jinja Remand Prison for the camp, which runs until Friday. She said she expected more inmates to opt into the process as sensitisation continued through the week.

Reflecting on early setbacks in the programme, Lady Justice Abodo observed that past camps were sometimes undermined when they were not supported by parallel criminal sessions, leaving inmates who pleaded not guilty feeling sidelined. She welcomed the current arrangement in which both plea bargaining and full sessions are being conducted simultaneously, noting that this would significantly contribute to reducing case backlog.

On adjournments, she clarified that judicial officers do not adjourn matters mechanically but assess each case on its merits, guided by the demands of justice and public interest. She stressed that justice must be seen to serve both accused persons and victims of crime. She added that concerns around mandatory bail require administrative attention at the judicial leadership level. She thanked the ODPP, defence lawyers and all stakeholders for their collaboration and encouraged that cases suitable for withdrawal be addressed during the camp.

Lady Justice Abodo also emphasised the importance of pre-plea meetings, saying they strengthen confidence in plea agreements and promote fairness. “We are going to be fair because we know we are the ones to give you hope,” she assured inmates.

Speaking at the event, Justice Prof. Andrew Khaukha, the Focal Judge for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), thanked the Principal Judge for personally officiating at the camp. He noted her longstanding commitment to plea bargaining and said that allocating at least ten additional criminal sessions to the Jinja and Iganga circuits next year would substantially reduce congestion at Jinja Remand Prison.

The Principal Judge was among the judicial officers handling cases at the camp, working alongside Justice David Batema of the Iganga High Court Circuit, Justice Dr. Winifred Nabisinde of the Lugazi High Court Circuit, Justice Joanita Gertrude Bushara of the Jinja High Court Circuit and Justice Prof. Khaukha. Registrars and Magistrates from the ADR Registry and the participating circuits supported the exercise through sensitisation and coordination.

The Superintendent of Prisons at Jinja Remand Prison, Mr. Andrew Ochwo, welcomed the delegation and thanked the Judiciary for the progress achieved through six criminal sessions recently held in the Jinja and Iganga circuits. He said the increase in High Court circuits, regular plea bargaining camps and the appointment of more judges had strengthened access to justice. He, however, raised concerns about frequent adjournments and challenges with mandatory bail forms. Mr. Ochwo also reported that Kirinya Main, Kirinya Remand and Kirinya Women’s Prisons currently house a combined total of 3,049 inmates, including 2,891 males, 158 females, 11 babies and five debtors

[ODPPUGANDA @ODPPUGANDA]

Mr. Odumbi James Owere, Deputy DPP – International Affairs and Prosecutions, delivered a presentation on “Aligning Investigations to the Prosecution Standard”, highlighting key challenges such as delays in investigations, witness management, reconciliation processes, data handling, and enforcement of arrest warrants. These issues formed the basis of a robust and constructive discussion.

[ODPPUGANDA @ODPPUGANDA]

The meeting was officially closed by Mr. Robert Semwogerere, Under Secretary of the ODPP, who urged all stakeholders to remain resolute in their collective fight against crime. #ODPPUPDATE #ODPPUGANDA