Joseph Eigu Onyango
Soroti, 9/9/2009.
President warns Teso NAADS officials.
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly warned National Agricultural and Advisory Services (NAADS) officials in Teso sub-region in particular and Uganda in general, who divert NAADS funds for their personal gains, to be ready to go to jail.
The President was today the chief guest at the consecration and enthronement of the 5th Anglican Bishop of Soroti Diocese, the Rt. Rev. George Erwau. The colourful ceremony that was presided over by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi, took place in Soroti Sports Grounds, Soroti Municipality.
Bishop Erwau replaces Bishop Charles Obaikol, who has served as Soroti Diocesan prelate for the last 9 years.
President Museveni told the cheering congregation that the Central Government remits a lot of money to the districts in the country which funds are diverted for personal gains by unscrupulous officials. He told them that between 2001 and 2006, NAADS money amounting to Shs.150 billion, was misused.
He warned that the new regulations, which stipulate that 70% of the money be use for planting materials as well as domestic animals and the 30% be put to administration, should be adhered to strictly. The President noted that some NAADS officials have of late developed the habit of diverting NAADS funds on irrelevant activities.
“Some people have diverted money for buying cow dung and grass. Can you imagine contracting people to buy cow dung and grass? This is all to steal people’s money”, he said.
He urged wanainchi to demand accountability from such officials. “You should also ask them that where is our money, which the President talked about?”, he told the congregation.
The President, who was sorry for the famine experienced in the region, promised continued food relief to the area and disclosed that Shs.12 million has been used in each sub-county to assist the population with planting materials and improved animals. He also pledged to provide wanainchi with hoes that will enable people to plant potatoes and other food crops.
Mr. Museveni, however, observed that NAADS had done well in some areas like the growing of citrus fruits and oranges in Teso sub-region.
“Two million trees have been planted and some people were worried about the market. But I want to assure you that the government is going to build a fruit processing plant in Soroti either by the private sector or by UDC {Uganda Development Corporation} which has been revived and facilitated”, he said.
The President commended the new Diocesan bishop of Soroti for his ambitious plan of a holistic approach in building the church.
“Just like Jesus who preached the Gospel healed the sick and fed the hungry, so you should also be mindful of income generating activities which are very important for the church. We don’t need to have starving catechists around”, he told the amused congregation.
President Museveni, therefore, challenged leaders from Teso sub-region, especially the elite, to help the church construct a commercial building in Soroti Municipality that will enable it generate income for self-sustainability.
“The church can not be a burden to her followers. You Kampala people, especially the elite, the money you spend in bars should be used to help the church build its economic base”, the President advised.
He pledged support to such activities once the people themselves start them. President Museveni expressed his gratitude for the peace now prevailing in Teso.
“I told you that I will bring peace to Teso. Some people were skeptical but we now have peace that is here to stay, no one will disturb the peace of Uganda”, the President said.
Mr. Museveni added that the Karimojong cattle rustlers have been contained and advised people of Teso to concentrate on development activities.
The President later donated a brand new Pajero Mitsubishi vehicle to the new bishop of Soroti diocese for his pastoral duties.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi, who thanked President Museveni for gracing the occasion, called on him to continue with his fight against corruption.
“Mr. President, you should continue with the culture of zero tolerance to corruption. We shall support you. We should rid our country of the vice, if not it will kill our nation”, the prelate cautioned.
The new Bishop of Soroti diocese, who was flanked by his wife Florence Erwau and members of the family, in his maiden speech, outlined his vision and mission in his term of office which include building a diocese that is spiritually mature and able to sustain its growth and development as it serves God’s people.
“My mission will be to help Christians of all ages in the diocese, to first seek the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, then other things will be given to them as well”, he said quoting from the Gospel of St. Matthew Chapter 6 Verse 33.
The outgoing bishop, the Rt. Rev. Obaikol, thanked Christians in Soroti diocese for their love and support. He also thanked government for always being by the side of the people of Teso at all times of need.
MPs from Teso Sub-region, religious and Soroti district leaders, among others, attended the function.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Indians living and working in Uganda illegally have been urged to get official work permits before uganda revenue authority cracks down on them.
This call has been made by the resident district commissioner Iganga hajji Swaib Lubega Wagwa while addressing members of the indian community at the launch of the Hindu temple in Iganga town.
The RDC saysthere is no reason as to why indinas have to fear comming to legalise their stay and businesses with the relevant authorities.
Wagwa says many indians sneek into uganda and work illegally yet the country is now free and peaceful to accomodate any national who genuinely seeks to live and work in Uganda.
The RDC further explains that all RDC's offices across the country are always opebn to start processing work doccuments for foreign nationals who come with investments inthe country.
Kaliro
Forum for democratic change president Retired Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye has lashed out at government over what he called exhorbitant public expenditure on political appointees such as resident district commissioners.
Dr Besigye says the 2 million shillings given to RDC's as monthly salary is not in any way reflected in the work done by the RDC's themselves. The FDC presidnet made these remarks while addressing party supporters at the last leg of his south eastern region tour in Kamuli town.
Dr Besigye is demanding government to increase teachers salaries since the teachers do a tremendous work in this country yet government underlooks their efforts.
On why doctors allegedly steal drugs from government hospitals, the FDC president says the 570,000 shiilings monthly salary is not an equivalent of the work doctors do in public hospitals.
He saya unless government revises the current salary inequalities, civil servants will continue plunderfing public funds to meet the ever increasing cost of living in the country. ends
This call has been made by the resident district commissioner Iganga hajji Swaib Lubega Wagwa while addressing members of the indian community at the launch of the Hindu temple in Iganga town.
The RDC saysthere is no reason as to why indinas have to fear comming to legalise their stay and businesses with the relevant authorities.
Wagwa says many indians sneek into uganda and work illegally yet the country is now free and peaceful to accomodate any national who genuinely seeks to live and work in Uganda.
The RDC further explains that all RDC's offices across the country are always opebn to start processing work doccuments for foreign nationals who come with investments inthe country.
Kaliro
Forum for democratic change president Retired Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye has lashed out at government over what he called exhorbitant public expenditure on political appointees such as resident district commissioners.
Dr Besigye says the 2 million shillings given to RDC's as monthly salary is not in any way reflected in the work done by the RDC's themselves. The FDC presidnet made these remarks while addressing party supporters at the last leg of his south eastern region tour in Kamuli town.
Dr Besigye is demanding government to increase teachers salaries since the teachers do a tremendous work in this country yet government underlooks their efforts.
On why doctors allegedly steal drugs from government hospitals, the FDC president says the 570,000 shiilings monthly salary is not an equivalent of the work doctors do in public hospitals.
He saya unless government revises the current salary inequalities, civil servants will continue plunderfing public funds to meet the ever increasing cost of living in the country. ends
Indians living and working in Uganda illegally have been urged to get official work permits before uganda revenue authority cracks down on them.
This call has been made by the resident district commissioner Iganga hajji Swaib Lubega Wagwa while addressing members of the indian community at the launch of the Hindu temple in Iganga town.
The RDC saysthere is no reason as to why indinas have to fear comming to legalise their stay and businesses with the relevant authorities.
Wagwa says many indians sneek into uganda and work illegally yet the country is now free and peaceful to accomodate any national who genuinely seeks to live and work in Uganda.
The RDC further explains that all RDC's offices across the country are always opebn to start processing work doccuments for foreign nationals who come with investments inthe country.
Kaliro
Forum for democratic change president Retired Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye has lashed out at government over what he called exhorbitant public expenditure on political appointees such as resident district commissioners.
Dr Besigye says the 2 million shillings given to RDC's as monthly salary is not in any way reflected in the work done by the RDC's themselves. The FDC presidnet made these remarks while addressing party supporters at the last leg of his south eastern region tour in Kamuli town.
Dr Besigye is demanding government to increase teachers salaries since the teachers do a tremendous work in this country yet government underlooks their efforts.
On why doctors allegedly steal drugs from government hospitals, the FDC president says the 570,000 shiilings monthly salary is not an equivalent of the work doctors do in public hospitals.
He saya unless government revises the current salary inequalities, civil servants will continue plunderfing public funds to meet the ever increasing cost of living in the country. ends
This call has been made by the resident district commissioner Iganga hajji Swaib Lubega Wagwa while addressing members of the indian community at the launch of the Hindu temple in Iganga town.
The RDC saysthere is no reason as to why indinas have to fear comming to legalise their stay and businesses with the relevant authorities.
Wagwa says many indians sneek into uganda and work illegally yet the country is now free and peaceful to accomodate any national who genuinely seeks to live and work in Uganda.
The RDC further explains that all RDC's offices across the country are always opebn to start processing work doccuments for foreign nationals who come with investments inthe country.
Kaliro
Forum for democratic change president Retired Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye has lashed out at government over what he called exhorbitant public expenditure on political appointees such as resident district commissioners.
Dr Besigye says the 2 million shillings given to RDC's as monthly salary is not in any way reflected in the work done by the RDC's themselves. The FDC presidnet made these remarks while addressing party supporters at the last leg of his south eastern region tour in Kamuli town.
Dr Besigye is demanding government to increase teachers salaries since the teachers do a tremendous work in this country yet government underlooks their efforts.
On why doctors allegedly steal drugs from government hospitals, the FDC president says the 570,000 shiilings monthly salary is not an equivalent of the work doctors do in public hospitals.
He saya unless government revises the current salary inequalities, civil servants will continue plunderfing public funds to meet the ever increasing cost of living in the country. ends
Saturday, November 1, 2008
KABERAMAIDO DISTRICT COUNCILORS BOYCOTT A SENSITIZATION MEETING OVER LITTLE OF ALLOWANCES.
JOSEPH EIGU ONYANGO.
KABERAMAIDO.31ST /10/2008.
Kaberamaido district councilors yesterday boycotted a sensitization meeting over little pay of allowances.
Some councilors boycotted while others stormed out of the sensitization meeting after citing that their allowances were only going to be 60,000 shillings.
The meeting was organized by a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) called PREFA which is sensitizing mothers on how to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDs to the un born babies.
Trouble started when the councilors claimed for 120,000 shillings to be paid to each person.
The councilors claim was contrary to 60,000 shillings, the initial budget that PREFA had budgeted for them.
Out of 21 councilors including the district chairman, Robert Engulu, only 2 councilors by names of Hon.Joseph Emusu and Hon. Charles Ojuku attended the meeting officially.
Sources at the district, however, indicate that after an hour later, the councilors converged and went to demand payment of 60,000 shillings.
Their pleas were not heard when the chief administrative officer, Roselyn Adongo advised the organizers not to pay them since they did not attend the meeting.
The controversial meeting was chaired by the District Health Officer, Dr. Geoffrey Balengera while PREFA was represented by the Project regional coordinator, Dr. Thomas Malinga.
KABERAMAIDO.31ST /10/2008.
Kaberamaido district councilors yesterday boycotted a sensitization meeting over little pay of allowances.
Some councilors boycotted while others stormed out of the sensitization meeting after citing that their allowances were only going to be 60,000 shillings.
The meeting was organized by a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) called PREFA which is sensitizing mothers on how to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDs to the un born babies.
Trouble started when the councilors claimed for 120,000 shillings to be paid to each person.
The councilors claim was contrary to 60,000 shillings, the initial budget that PREFA had budgeted for them.
Out of 21 councilors including the district chairman, Robert Engulu, only 2 councilors by names of Hon.Joseph Emusu and Hon. Charles Ojuku attended the meeting officially.
Sources at the district, however, indicate that after an hour later, the councilors converged and went to demand payment of 60,000 shillings.
Their pleas were not heard when the chief administrative officer, Roselyn Adongo advised the organizers not to pay them since they did not attend the meeting.
The controversial meeting was chaired by the District Health Officer, Dr. Geoffrey Balengera while PREFA was represented by the Project regional coordinator, Dr. Thomas Malinga.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Soroti High Court sentences two Karimojong to death over Murder charges.
Soroti High Court has sentenced 2 Karimojongs to deaths over murders charges.
JOSEPH EIGU ONYANGO
SOROTI. 10TH/ 9/2008.
Soroti High Court has sentenced two people to death over murder of 3 people in Moroto Municipality.
The convicts identified as Apangira Lomongo and Modo son of Locole from Moroto municipality were accused of murdering Nalinga Jessica and her son Ngorok Regnaldo and Acongoli Thomas.
The incident happened in October 2005 in senior quarters ward in Moroto municipality.
The High Court presided over by Judge Steven Musota found Lomongo and Modo guilty of murdering three people contrary to section 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act.
Musota sentenced the duo to suffer death subject to the confirmation of the said sentence by the president.
The court was adjourned immediately after the death sentence was read. These are first two people to be sentenced to death in Soroti high court this year.
Lomongo and Modo, who looked confused after the judgment was read, were immediately whisked away to Soroti government prison using police patrol car 999 as they wait to be transferred to Luzira prison.
The judgment changed the atmosphere in the court premises as one of the prison warders who escorted the suspects to court shouted that’ am confused; two of my inmates have been condemned”.
Statement of offence.
The court was informed by the Director of public prosecutions that Lomongo Apangira and Modo s/o lochole committed the offence at 9pm when they broke into the house of Jesca Nalinga.
Its noted that the duo demanded money from Nalinga whom they got watching a TV set with her family members before shooting them to death as the rest of the members at home managed to run away.
The statements adds that the next day post- mortem reports police form 48c showed the deceased were shot dead using the gun since the wounds were there, and also
identification parade reports for police form 69 indicated that both convicts were truly identified by the family members who managed to escape at the time of this murder.
JOSEPH EIGU ONYANGO
SOROTI. 10TH/ 9/2008.
Soroti High Court has sentenced two people to death over murder of 3 people in Moroto Municipality.
The convicts identified as Apangira Lomongo and Modo son of Locole from Moroto municipality were accused of murdering Nalinga Jessica and her son Ngorok Regnaldo and Acongoli Thomas.
The incident happened in October 2005 in senior quarters ward in Moroto municipality.
The High Court presided over by Judge Steven Musota found Lomongo and Modo guilty of murdering three people contrary to section 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act.
Musota sentenced the duo to suffer death subject to the confirmation of the said sentence by the president.
The court was adjourned immediately after the death sentence was read. These are first two people to be sentenced to death in Soroti high court this year.
Lomongo and Modo, who looked confused after the judgment was read, were immediately whisked away to Soroti government prison using police patrol car 999 as they wait to be transferred to Luzira prison.
The judgment changed the atmosphere in the court premises as one of the prison warders who escorted the suspects to court shouted that’ am confused; two of my inmates have been condemned”.
Statement of offence.
The court was informed by the Director of public prosecutions that Lomongo Apangira and Modo s/o lochole committed the offence at 9pm when they broke into the house of Jesca Nalinga.
Its noted that the duo demanded money from Nalinga whom they got watching a TV set with her family members before shooting them to death as the rest of the members at home managed to run away.
The statements adds that the next day post- mortem reports police form 48c showed the deceased were shot dead using the gun since the wounds were there, and also
identification parade reports for police form 69 indicated that both convicts were truly identified by the family members who managed to escape at the time of this murder.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
4 GIRL STUDENTS IN KABERAMAIDO SS DROP OUT OF SCHOOL OVER PREGNANCY
JOSEPH EIGU ONYANGO
KABERAMAIDO. 13/7/008. RADIO NEWS STORIES.
Four senior one students in Kaberamaido secondary school have dropped out of school due to pregnancy in this 2nd term.
These students are benefiting from Universal Secondary Education and governments is paying their fees.
Also over 10 girls in senior two have failed to turn up this term due to un clear circumstances.
This was disclosed by the school headmaster ,Tophil Ogwang Ilado while briefing the parents on challenges facing girl students at school.
Mr. Ilado gave the briefing on Friday during Parents Teachers Annual(PTA) general meeting.
The headmaster assured the parents that their children were mostly misbehaving at school.
He appealed to the parents to always help the students with necessary scholastic materials for school while advising them to encourage students to study.
Meanwhile the students also expressed challenges they are faced with as caused by their parents.
The students say they don’t have enough accommodation,they domestic problems, delay of paying school fees by the parents.
The students body recommend that visitation day be introduced at school among others.
Track students body.
END.
Reports about a ghost aero plane landing in Kaberamido district headquarters are false and baseless, leaders say.
The news story about a ghost aeroplane landing at Kaberamaido was ran by the Onions newspaper last week.
The paper reported that the skeletons of people came out of the aero plane and talked to one of the district secretaries asking for President Amin.
The paper also further said the guards who were on duty ran away on seeing strange people.
Its alleged that the secretary told them that Amin died but the skeletons kept asking to be directed where Amins grave could be before flying away.
The news about this strange story has since then caused some panic among the communities living in Kaberamaido.
The story has forced the officials from RDCs office to buy a copy of this paper to enable them establish a source of the information.
This comes after they reportedly received a number of phone calls from state house asking about the credibility of the story.
According to the paper it said this was the 2nd landing of the aeroplane since 1943 during the world war II.
Meanwhile, Kaberamaido district police commander, Amazia Bogere revealed that he rushed his OC CID to verify the information at the district immediately the news broke in town but nothing was got.
Bogere says the information is false and the public should not get alarmed.
He appealed to the publishers of the story to come over and get true information from them.
END.
Number of fishing nets have been arrested in Kaberamaido district following the on going operation of illegal fish nets.
The operation is being coordinated by the district fisheries department and is targeting the landing sites with the assistance from police.
In this regard, Kaberamaido district police commander, Amazia Bogere confirmed to Veritas Fm that at the moment some nets arrested have been kept in police.
Bogere says indiscriminate fishing is dangerous because it leads to catching of small fish.
He says this is not in line with the district fisheries department.
The police say they are going to burn these fishing very soon.
End.
KABERAMAIDO. 13/7/008. RADIO NEWS STORIES.
Four senior one students in Kaberamaido secondary school have dropped out of school due to pregnancy in this 2nd term.
These students are benefiting from Universal Secondary Education and governments is paying their fees.
Also over 10 girls in senior two have failed to turn up this term due to un clear circumstances.
This was disclosed by the school headmaster ,Tophil Ogwang Ilado while briefing the parents on challenges facing girl students at school.
Mr. Ilado gave the briefing on Friday during Parents Teachers Annual(PTA) general meeting.
The headmaster assured the parents that their children were mostly misbehaving at school.
He appealed to the parents to always help the students with necessary scholastic materials for school while advising them to encourage students to study.
Meanwhile the students also expressed challenges they are faced with as caused by their parents.
The students say they don’t have enough accommodation,they domestic problems, delay of paying school fees by the parents.
The students body recommend that visitation day be introduced at school among others.
Track students body.
END.
Reports about a ghost aero plane landing in Kaberamido district headquarters are false and baseless, leaders say.
The news story about a ghost aeroplane landing at Kaberamaido was ran by the Onions newspaper last week.
The paper reported that the skeletons of people came out of the aero plane and talked to one of the district secretaries asking for President Amin.
The paper also further said the guards who were on duty ran away on seeing strange people.
Its alleged that the secretary told them that Amin died but the skeletons kept asking to be directed where Amins grave could be before flying away.
The news about this strange story has since then caused some panic among the communities living in Kaberamaido.
The story has forced the officials from RDCs office to buy a copy of this paper to enable them establish a source of the information.
This comes after they reportedly received a number of phone calls from state house asking about the credibility of the story.
According to the paper it said this was the 2nd landing of the aeroplane since 1943 during the world war II.
Meanwhile, Kaberamaido district police commander, Amazia Bogere revealed that he rushed his OC CID to verify the information at the district immediately the news broke in town but nothing was got.
Bogere says the information is false and the public should not get alarmed.
He appealed to the publishers of the story to come over and get true information from them.
END.
Number of fishing nets have been arrested in Kaberamaido district following the on going operation of illegal fish nets.
The operation is being coordinated by the district fisheries department and is targeting the landing sites with the assistance from police.
In this regard, Kaberamaido district police commander, Amazia Bogere confirmed to Veritas Fm that at the moment some nets arrested have been kept in police.
Bogere says indiscriminate fishing is dangerous because it leads to catching of small fish.
He says this is not in line with the district fisheries department.
The police say they are going to burn these fishing very soon.
End.
JOSEPH ONYANGO
KABERAMAIDO.13/7/08.
NUREP EXTENDS SUPPORT TO TESO DISTRICTS.
Northern Uganda Rehabiltation Programme (NUREP) has stepped up its effort to support districts in Teso and Karamoja regions.
Last week the programme coordinator issued number of cheques worth millions of shillings to the districts in Teso as support aimed at improving service delivery in their respective districts.
NUREP regional coordinator, Stephen Kluge in an exclusive interview told Veritas FM that the programme also aims at improving the living conditions of people staying in Internaly Displaced People (IDPs).
Kluge further revealed that the programme has three main pillars which deals with peace and conflict management, support of local governments and ASTU security personnel to curve out cattle rustling caused by Karamojongs to the People of Teso.
Speaking at Kaberamaido district headquarters last week, Kluge said that they have given the district authorities, laptop computer, printer and a cheque o f 10 Million shillings.
He said that the support will create better communication for the people of Kaberamaido and their field office in Moroto while money will enable the district repair spoilt vehicles so as to ease service delivery.
END.
RADIO NEWS STORY.
Kaberamaido Resident District Commissioner (RDC) John Eresu has willingly surrendered his office printer to Kaberamaido secondary school.
The offer is aimed at enabling the school have a chance of using the computer comfortably with printing services.
Eresu who was the guest of honor during the annual PTA meeting of Kaberamaido Secondary School got shocked to hear that the school just acquired the computer this term in time memorial.
Kaberamaido secondary school which is a government aided school recently purchased a computer and failed to use it due to lack of a printer.
This was announced by the headmaster, Tophil Ogwang Ilado while briefing the parents on achievements and challenges that the school is faced with.
Ilado proclaimed that now that they have a computer at school, all the school documents will be typed very clear for easy reading.
He further said that the school administration has been having problems of writing school documents and always depended on a type writer whose products were not clear.
The headmaster challenged the parents to support the school so that the academic standard of the school is raised up saying that this is computer stage.
Track. 033 Headmaster.
Kaberamaido secondary school has students population of 655 students both boys and girls against 25 teachers in total of which 17 are paid by government and rest are paid by the school management.
End.
KABERAMAIDO.13/7/08.
NUREP EXTENDS SUPPORT TO TESO DISTRICTS.
Northern Uganda Rehabiltation Programme (NUREP) has stepped up its effort to support districts in Teso and Karamoja regions.
Last week the programme coordinator issued number of cheques worth millions of shillings to the districts in Teso as support aimed at improving service delivery in their respective districts.
NUREP regional coordinator, Stephen Kluge in an exclusive interview told Veritas FM that the programme also aims at improving the living conditions of people staying in Internaly Displaced People (IDPs).
Kluge further revealed that the programme has three main pillars which deals with peace and conflict management, support of local governments and ASTU security personnel to curve out cattle rustling caused by Karamojongs to the People of Teso.
Speaking at Kaberamaido district headquarters last week, Kluge said that they have given the district authorities, laptop computer, printer and a cheque o f 10 Million shillings.
He said that the support will create better communication for the people of Kaberamaido and their field office in Moroto while money will enable the district repair spoilt vehicles so as to ease service delivery.
END.
RADIO NEWS STORY.
Kaberamaido Resident District Commissioner (RDC) John Eresu has willingly surrendered his office printer to Kaberamaido secondary school.
The offer is aimed at enabling the school have a chance of using the computer comfortably with printing services.
Eresu who was the guest of honor during the annual PTA meeting of Kaberamaido Secondary School got shocked to hear that the school just acquired the computer this term in time memorial.
Kaberamaido secondary school which is a government aided school recently purchased a computer and failed to use it due to lack of a printer.
This was announced by the headmaster, Tophil Ogwang Ilado while briefing the parents on achievements and challenges that the school is faced with.
Ilado proclaimed that now that they have a computer at school, all the school documents will be typed very clear for easy reading.
He further said that the school administration has been having problems of writing school documents and always depended on a type writer whose products were not clear.
The headmaster challenged the parents to support the school so that the academic standard of the school is raised up saying that this is computer stage.
Track. 033 Headmaster.
Kaberamaido secondary school has students population of 655 students both boys and girls against 25 teachers in total of which 17 are paid by government and rest are paid by the school management.
End.
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