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Suspended Makerere University senior researcher Dr. Stella Nyanzi has gotten another reason to smile following the weekend blessing experienced after a long while. On Saturday, the celebrated vocal activist finally reunited with her charming children a week after she was acquitted of her charges. Nyanzi had been in jail for about three years over allegations of offensive communication against the persona of the president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. On meeting her three children, Nyanzi was donned and could not hesitate to take the celebrations to social media. “The children came home to Mama Stella, this weekend. Oh, what bliss! What therapy…
Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has urged expectant mothers to prioritize regular antenatal check-ups saying this keeps their unborn children safe and healthy. She adds that the regular check-ups at health facilities will enable them to among others follow up on any complications that could cause their children to be born prematurely. “Many women have often shunned antenatal care and only go to the hospital when it is time to give birth. I advise them to do this on a monthly basis, just as Ministry of Health prescribes,” said Kadaga. She made the remarks at the flag-off event of the second edition…
Members of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) have been urged to make appropriate laws that protect victims of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE). Speaking to MPs of the continental parliament in South Africa, experts said that the interpretation of the laws on OCSE are ambiguous and continue to be a bottleneck in seeking justice for the victims of the vice across the globe. OCSE is the abuse of children via the internet and remains a global threat with the rising internet connectivity. Many a time, the abusers are overjoyed to publish photos and videos of their exploits online to gratify…
Former Baboon Forest Entertainment member Big Trill, on Friday night dominated the 4th edition of the MTN Hip Hop Awards 2020. The awards took place at the MTN warehouse in Industrial Area. He walked away with the Song of the Year “Parte After Parte” and Male Rapper of the Year. Full list of winners: Northern Rapper of the Year Presented by UBL (Uganda Breweries Limited)—Winner – Toobi Smallz. Eastern Rapper of the Year Presented by UBL—Winner – Leumas Owabajaja. The award was picked by Byg Ben. Central Rapper of the Year Presented by Pepsi Uganda (Pepsi Uganda) Winner –…
Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has launched the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Uganda Chapter, with a call on women to develop strategies to change attitude of society towards gender equality. “When I first became Speaker, I remember I went for a radio talk show and of course some people were mesmerized by a woman being a Speaker; a man called and told me that I should not be doing such a job,” Kadaga said during the launch held at Sheraton Hotel on Friday 28 February 2020. Kadaga said women are still facing discrimination at work, citing an incident…
Uganda vs South Sudan Mandela National Stadium, Saturday, 28th March 2020 16:00HRS Centre Referee: Messie Jessie Oved – Congo Brazzaville 1st Assistant Referee: Styven Danek Moyo – Congo – Brazzaville 2nd Assistant Referee: Jospin Luckner Malonga – Central African Republic Fourth Referee: Lazard Tsiba Kamba – Congo – Brazzaville Match Commissioner: Khalid Abdallah – Tanzania Referees’ Assessor: Michel Gasingwa – Rwanda Second Leg South Sudan vs Uganda El- Hilal Stadium, Khartoum Tuesday, 31st March 2020, 18:00HRS Centre Referee: Louis Hougnandande – Benin 1st Assistant Referee: Gbemassiandan Narcisse Kouton – Benin 2nd Assistant Referee: Eric Ayimavo Ayamr Ulrich – Benin Fourth Official: Adissa Raphiou Ligali – Benin Match Commissioner: Amir Abdi Hassan – Somalia Match officials for the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has appealed to the water professionals and utility bodies to improve water sanitation in urban and rural areas. The Speaker made this call while officiating at the closure of the 20th Africa Water Association (AFWA) International Congress and Exhibition on Thursday, 27 February 2020 at the Kampala Serena Conference Centre . The Congress under the theme, “breaking new grounds to accelerate access to water and sanitation for all in Africa” attracted water professionals from across the continent. Kadaga said that sanitation has been relegated to the background and more attention given to water access.…
Celebrated entrepreneur Sudhir Ruparelia has joined hundreds of Ugandans excited about the coronation of the Anglican Church Bishop. Archbishop-elect, Samuel Kaziba will be installed on 1st March, 2020 at Namirembe Cathedral in the heart of Kampala. To show gratitude to the much anticipated event of in the year, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, yesterday handed over a cheque of Ugx. 10,000,000 to Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa as his contribution. Sudhir is the Founder of Ruparelia Foundation. About The Foundation With a vision to create a positive and transformative change in the community, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia established Ruparelia Foundation in 2012 on a simple…
Parliament on Thursday passed the Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019. On independently sponsored presidential candidates, MPs shot down a proposal to limit such candidates with requirements such as proof of having been discharged by their parties. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon Ephraim Kamuntu, was left to defend the proposal alone. “The system of political governance is multiparty; consequently, if you take it together with article 83, you will realise the importance of this provision; this clause is controversial so I beg that you give us time,” said Kamuntu. The original clause had suggested a minimum period of 12 months…
The Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Serverus Jjumba has called on parliamentarians to use the Lent season to reconcile with one another as a precursor to the 2021 general elections. Jumba who was celebrating Ash Wednesday prayers on 26 February 2020 said Parliament and the other arms of government are well placed to deliver a peaceful and united nation not only for the sake of the forthcoming elections but to the next generation as well. “As an arm of government, I think it is your responsibility to leave behind people who are united and peaceful and we shall not get this…