The Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) committee has suspended its top members Halima Namakula, Phina ‘Masanyalaze’ Mugerwa, and Isaac Rucci from its board until further notice.
Their suspension comes after Halima Namakula, the Policy Board & UMA SACCO Head of Loans Committee, and Phina Mugerwa, the Association’s Secretary had a bitter verbal exchange over allegations concerning the E-concert money. Rucci got involved in the mix because he was at the center of organizing the E-concert shows that used to air on NBS TV.
On Monday, December 6, 2021, the UMA Cabinet held a meeting and resolved that the three members should no longer represent the association in any business at any level or in any form with immediate effect.
In a letter signed by the UMA treasurer Ibrahim Mayanja alias Big Eye the trio is suspended with immediate effect and the public has been cautioned on dealing with the said individuals.
“On behalf of UMA Executive members, I bring to you notice about a cabinet meeting that was held on Monday, December 6, 2021. It has been resolved that the following leaders. Phina Mugerwa the UMA & UMA SACCO Secretary, Halima Namakula – UMA Policy Board & UMA SACCO Head of Loans Committee, and Isaac Rucci – UMA Policy Board & UMA SACCO Chairperson should not represent the association in any business at any level or in any form with immediate effect, stated the letter.
The document also stated that all communications and pending businesses of the UMA should be done directly with its office through Ms. Renah Nalumansi, who is currently heading the finance department.