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The Online Media Publishers’ Association (OMPA) has noted with concern, the arrest and continued detention of Mr. Ronald Nahabwe, a journalist at Capital Times, a news website operating in Uganda. We are aware that Mr Nababwe was arrested this Monday, 22nd June 2020, and is still being held at the Uganda Police Force’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Kireka in connection with publishing a story about a confidential letter authored by a church leader to the head of state. As at today, 25th June 2020, Nahabwe, will have been in detention for over 72 hours without being produced before a competent…
Members of Parliament have cast doubt on the revised roadmap for the 2021 general elections, citing illegalities, unfairness and ambiguity on implementation. MPs say that the revised guidelines in a bid to contain safety measures on Covid-19, contravene constitutional provisions, and that a legal framework must be established if elections are to be held according to the guidelines. Citing the Presidential Elections Act, Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basalirwa, marveled at how the new guidelines will, for instance, make up for the lost time provided for presidential candidates to make consultations in the whole country. “We have lost three months for…
Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has Monday morning officially handed over office in a symbolic ceremony. Katureebe who retired after clocking the age cap, 70 handed the tools of power to his Deputy, Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo at the Judiciary Head Offices in Kampala. In his remarks he said: “There’s time for everything under the sun. It is time for me to go home.” On Friday, his last official working day Katureebe in a brief statement said, “I am retiring from Judicial Service as the Chief Justice of Uganda on June 20, 2020. He was appreciating all stakeholders he has worked with…
Former minister of ethics and integrity Hon. Miria Matembe has poked holes in the adopted electoral commission move to hold 2021 general election scientifically. Speaking while appearing on NBS Television early this morning, Matembe maintained that the program of scientific elections is good for the incumbents but closes off other people who have desires to offer themselves. She added the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is the only party that has rights and power to hold meetings citing that they go to the State House and use our money. “Other political parties have no right to meet unless they ask…
There are many people who have missed out on their favorite sports games, music shows or comedy just because they were unable to buy their ticket from a location which was far from where they were. However, all that is history, thanks to Ticteq, a Xopa Limited online ticketing system that houses revelers and organizers in one place. Through Ticteq, people can buy live entertainment tickets online or offline using a free USSD code for sports, theatre shows, music concerts, cinemas, comedy shows, and festivals among others. The idea that birthed Ticteq was conceived after George Katuramu thought of the…
Talk about Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda and they will tell you how majority die before celebrating their fifth birthday. According to experts, this is due to a number of reasons but top on the list is poor record keeping and poor inventory management. However, a group of entrepreneurs saw this challenge and instead of joining those condemning SMEs, they chose to change their narrative by innovating ChapChap – mobile payment application to help them improve record keeping to enable their businesses stay afloat and thrive. ChapChap, a short form for Creating Harmony Among People, is a…
Parliament Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, has directed the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, to explain discrepancies contained in his Budget speech presented last week and the National Budget for 2020/2021 as approved by the House. “The Minister is required to come here tomorrow to explain the variances between the Appropriation Bill we passed here and the speech he made on the budget day,” said Kadaga adding that “We also want to know if the President assented to this Appropriation Bill, where did these figures come from?” The directive follows a complaint raised by the Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee, Amos…
Opposition leaders, political groups and entities have agreed to adopt Defiance as a non-violent strategy to end the 34yr rule of Mr. Museveni. In a show of unity to take on Mr. Museveni, Kizza Besigye, the architect of Defiance in Uganda and President of People’s Government; Bobi Wine, leader of People Power and Erias Lukwago the leader of Truth & Justice agree to jointly work with leaders of organised opposition political parties and organisations aligned towards Defiance to oust Mr. Museveni and the NRM junta. The Unity Platform of leaders in FDC, DP, UPC, JEEMA, CP, TJ, People’s Government and…
BY URN A Uganda People’s Defense Forces soldier has tested positive for COVID-19. The soldier attached to Nakasongola army barracks had returned to the barracks from his pass leave and subjected to a COVID test, at Bombo military barracks. Lt Ibrahim Ssekito, the Nakasongola army barracks spokesperson told URN that the soldier had gone for a medical checkup, a routine undertaken before one is redeployed after concluding his leave. He had previously travelled to Kasese district. Ssekito adds that upon testing positive, the soldier was transferred to Mulago hospital for treatment. It’s reported the soldier is one of three security…
Fresh Dairy, the leading dairy products producer in Uganda has today heightened its ‘3 Dairies A day’ campaign aimed at instilling a family culture of having 3 Fresh Dairy products a day as part of an effort to ensure that families maintain a healthy balanced diet. Marketing Manager, Fresh Dairy – Vincent Omoth said, ‘Fresh Dairy being a family brand believes that everyone in the family should benefit from Fresh Dairy’s nutrient – rich products that range from Fresh milk, flavoured milk, Long life or UHT milk, powdered milk, Yoghurt (both flavoured and Brookside fruit yoghurt), Butter, Ghee and Cream.…