By Patrick Jaramogi
Kampala, Uganda: The year 2018 finally ends tonight (December 31st) with massive fireworks expected in over 700 spots cleared by police and intelligence agencies.
Ugandans are expected to witness the biggest fireworks in several spots ranging from churches, end of year events at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, and CBS’ ‘Enkuuka’ concert organized in Lubiri Mengo-Buganda Kingdom.
Unlike the previous years, TheSpy Uganda can confirm that only six companies have been cleared to display fireworks across the country. These include: Extreme Events, Tomil Fireworks, Quality Lighting Limited, Sky Flames (U), Goshen Africa Events and Ms.Light Africa.
Police spokesman, SSP Emilian Kayima warned that only those companies granted permission to display fireworks would be allowed to do so, but under very strict and tight supervision by the Counter Terrorism Police that will also be in-charge of escorting the fireworks display materials to the cleared spots.
“All DPCs (Divisional and District) have the right to stop any fireworks display that is being conducted outside the set guidelines,” said Kayima. Adding, “And the fireworks display will only last five minutes and to be conducted by only those in possession of blaster (Fireworks) license.
The police also warned the public against burning of tyres on the streets and middle of the roads.
Bobi Wine to perform at Enkuuka
The best news for Kyadondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine supporters is that he will be performing at the highly acclimatized CBS Enkuuka concert in Lubiri today.
His Royal Highness the Kabaka, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi is expected to be present as he ushers in his subjects into the new year 2019.
TheSpy Uganda can reveal that police was in the last 48 hours ahead of the New Year tonight tightly combing the Lubiri grounds where all local Ugandan artists are expected to perform on New Years’ eve.
The Enkuuka event organizer, Abbey aka Abbitex revealed to TheSpy Uganda that no one can stop a muganda from performing for his king. “All invited local Ugandan artists are set to perform at Enkuuka including Bobi Wine. Police is aware of that and we expect no one to block this show,” he said.
Kampala Metropolitan Police boss, Moses Kafeero who supervised the security checks in Lubiri and other spots where fireworks display is going to usher in the new year, said: “No one is against Bobi Wine performing in any show. ‘All that we want is safety for all Ugandans attending any show ahead of the New Year. Kafeero assured Ugandans of safety as they celebrate end of 2018.
Bobi wine’s shows were blocked by the police in Gulu, Jinja and at his One Love Beach in Busabala on Boxing Day. He was however allowed to perform in Bugiri Municipality at Hon. Assuman Basalirwa’s thanks giving party in Bugiri last Saturday.
Born Again Churches Set To Rock
Meanwhile all is set for massive fireworks for born again churches country wide. Speaking to TheSpy Uganda, Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga of the Christian Life ministries in Bwaise said; “My people should expect the best in 2018 as we enter in 2019. We shall be present both in Kololo Independence Grounds and at our mother church at the Christian Life Center in Bwaise.”
Dr. Sserwadda from the Victory Church in Ndeeba, the main organizers of the great Passover festival event at Nambole said peace will be the main theme for this Passover night.
Other churches where fireworks are expected to grace the new year include Pastor Robert Kayanja’s Miracle Church in Rubaga, Pastor Wilson Bugembe’s House of Worship in Nansana, Bishop David Kiganda’s Christian Life Center in Kisenyi (prayers to be in Nakivubo stadium), among others.
Fireworks are also expected at the UG Mix event at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Serena, Aya, Golf Course and Goldnen Tulip Hotels.
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