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Item Ugandans welcome new year in style(New Vision, 2016-01-02) Kashaka, Umuru; Lukwago, Juliet; Mulondo, Moses; Masaba, John; Amamukiror, Betty; Odeng, Michael; Okwera, Oyet; Mazinga, Mathias; Katende, Norman; Luganda, EmmanuelDeafening roars of 'happy new year' filled the air and night skies of Kampala cracked with spectacular fireworks as the clock struck midnight on Thursday. In various entertainment joints and big hotels such as Sheraton, Serena and Hotel Africana fun-lovers had a full dose of entertainment amid tight security.Item Pentecostals pray for Museveni to win elections next month.(New Vision, 2016-01-02) Sekanjako, Henry; Mulondo, Moses; Amamukiror, Betty; Odeng, Michael; Masaba, JohnSome Pentecostal churches have prayed for presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag-bearer to win next month's presidential elections with a landslide victory. Despite a long day of campaigns on New Year's Eve, President Museveni joined Born-again Christians to welcome the New Year.Item Mbabazi combs Lango for votes.(New Vision, 2016-01-02) Apunyo, HudsonThe independent presidential candidate, John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, on Thursday wound up his campaign in Lango region, with a message of need for change of leadership. Mbabazi started the day's campaign at Aduku in Kwania, Apac district, where he addressed a rally at Aduku Primary School.Item And a happy new 2016 to us all!(New Vision, 2016-01-02) Nagenda, JohnA glorious deed as 2015 disappeared into memory puts us in great shape for the infant 2016. A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus ambushed by Islamist extremist gunmen protected their Christian fellow passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to those who were there. The Muslim passengers told the militants "to kill them together or leave them alone", a local governor reported.Item Twins abandoned in bar.(New Vision, 2016-01-02) Kalibbala, GladysIn July 2014, a mentally sick mother went to Kaliisa's bar in Kyebando, with her twins, who were about four months old. She was known in the area as residents saw her with the pregnancy and later with the babies, who were malnourished. When she asked for a drink at Kaliisa's bar in Kyebando, Katale zone, someone offered her a tot of Uganda Waragi.Item Only FDC government will pay veterans - Besigye(New Vision, 2016-01-02) Walubiri, MosesRichard Onuba is an ex-serviceman in Zeu sub-county, Zombo district. The lanky 64-year-old wears an inscrutable face when asked what challenges residents in the area want the next government to solve. He reels off a litany of problems residents of this hamlet face ranging from walking long distances to fetch water from brooks, poverty to child marriages.Item Besigye's look-alike endorses peace for 2016.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Ochieng, JeffI, Jeff Ochieng (Kizza Besigye's look-alike), hereby release this endorsement statement to a candidate of my choice for the 2016 elections in Uganda. Even though I am not a Ugandan, I feel I have a stake in the leadership of the country as a well-wisher. After my story was highlighted last year in the New Vision (Kizza Besigye meets his look-alike) and thereafter, my visit to Uganda was a life-changing experience.Item Brig. Kasirye Gwanga in critical condition(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Etukuri, CharlesRetired Brig. Kasirye Gwanga has been admitted to Nakasero Hospital in a critical condition. Sources at the hospital told Sunday Vision that the Brigadier was admitted to the intensive care unit on Friday evening, after his condition deteriorated following a collapsed lung.Item It is the season to go bird watching.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Kakembo, TitusIt is always bird watching time in Uganda. Thanks to our perfect weather and vegetation that sustains over 1,061 species of birds all year round. However, what birding experts know is that this season is ideal for bird watching. Uganda's rich biodiversity in avian species is boosted by migrant birds that fly in by the thousands from the Northern Hemisphere, to escape the cold winters.Item Interpol probes woman over American children.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Natukunda, CarolInterpol is investigating a case in which two American children were allegedly abducted by their own mother, a Ugandan. Collette Okanya, alias Sheila Komuntale, a resident of Fort Portal is being accused by her American fiancé Charles Richard Ferrao, of taking their children without his consent.Item Another Bishop Disowns Mbabazi.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Kashaka, UmaruThe Go Forward pressure group yesterday suffered another setback in its campaign to remove President Yoweri Museveni from power, with retired Bishop of Mbale Diocese, Samwiri Wabulakha, disowning it. In a letter to Sunday Vision, Wabulakha was furious and accused the Go Forward team of spreading "a wrong message" that he was on independent presidential candidate Amama Mbabazi's campaign task force.Item Kaheru, Balamaga win KFN cooking contest.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Kajoba, NicholasMark Kaheru and Rogers Balamaga walked away with shim and sh500,000, respectively during the Kampala Food Network (KFN) competition held in Naalya recently. Balamaga is the Sunday Vision food columnist who has been sharing mouth-watering recipes with our readers for months.Item Pope leaves his vestments for church in Uganda.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Lukwago, JulietPope Francis left his vestments for the Catholic Church after his two-day visit to Uganda last month. According to the Archbishop of Kampala, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, Popes always leave their vestment in the diocese where they celebrated the holy Mass during their pilgrimages.Item Akena, Otunnu set for talks.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Sekanjako, HenryThe Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party adversaries, Jimmy Akena and Dr. Olara Otunnu, have agreed to talk in a bid to forge unity in the party. The two leaders have had a protracted stand-off since 2010, when Otunnu ascended to the party's presidency, defeating Akena, who is also the son of founding party leader, Milton Obote, in a highly-charged contest.Item Religious leaders call for calm ahead of 2016 polls.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Kashaka, Umaru; Katende, Norman; Masaba, John; Atuhairwe, Robert; Karugaba, Mary; Ocakacon, JohnisaniUgandans from all walks of life ushered in 2016 in style, with many in worshipping places giving praise to God for the year that was and the new year that is.Item Court rules on late Kasiwukira's property.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Odeng, MichaelCourt has granted the children of slain city businessman Eria Ssebunya Bugembe, popularly known as Kasiwukira, authority to acquire letters of administration to manage their father's estate. The High Court Family Division Judge, Alexandra Nkonge Rugadya, ordered the Administrator General (AG) to issue letters of administration to the deceased's children recently.Item Besigye, Mbabazi Kisoro agents defect to NRM.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Masaba, JohnPresidential candidates Kizza Besigye and Amama Mbabazi campaign agents in Kisoro district have defected to the National Resistance Movement (NRM). According to a State House statement, President Yoweri Museveni, the NRM flag-bearer, received the agents on Friday at Kisoro State Lodge.Item Namutumba Police officer barred from holding public office.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Odeng, MichaelA Police officer, attached to Ivukula Police post in Namutumba district has been sentenced to four years in prison for soliciting a sh250,000 bribe, as an inducement to release a suspect on Police bond. Assistant inspector of Police, Moses Kakaire, 55, was recently sentenced in the Anti-Corruption Court after his arrest in 2013.Item Review law on donations- Museveni.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Mugasha, ChrisPresident Yoweri Museveni, the NRM party presidential candidate, has called for a review of the electoral law on donations. Museveni said there are some clauses which cripple development activities by halting them.Item Highlights of 2015 auto industry.(New Vision, 2016-01-03) Balagadde, SamuelThe year 2015 has been both a blow and success to motoring enthusiasts because of the challenges that have hit the industry. Doubling the environmental levy on used cars of over 10 years old from 20% to 50% of the car's customs value has topped the challenges in the auto industry this year as over 90% of the imported cars fall under this bracket.