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The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has expressed displeasure at Rwanda and South Sudan for being uncooperative when it comes to integration activities such as the East African Parliamentary games. Kadaga noted that with Rwanda missing two consecutive editions without an explanation is not health for the region. In the has warned that the 20 year old East African Community (EAC) risks stagnation if member states continue failing to pay their mandated annual subscription fees. Kadaga, who was speaking at the 13th Meeting of the Bureau of Speakers of the EAC and the East African Legislative Assembly, appealed to colleagues…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has warned that the 20 year old East African Community (EAC) risks stagnation if member states continue failing to pay their mandated annual subscription fees. Kadaga, who was speaking at the 13th Meeting of the Bureau of Speakers of the EAC and the East African Legislative Assembly, appealed to colleagues to task their ministers of finance to ensure that partner states live up to their mandate. “The 20 years are coming with challenges; the burden of contribution to the Community has been left mainly to Uganda and Kenya, and this is hampering work,” she…
The Youth Representative for Western Region, Hon. Mwine Mpaka, has asked Parliament to investigate payments by firms involved in external recruitment of labour to an account of the Uganda Association of external recruitment agencies. Mpaka (NRM) prayed that government immediately suspends any further payments to the recruitment agencies monitoring fund until investigations are done by the House. The member also prayed that the Labour Liaison/Consular Assistant at the Ugandan Embassy in Saudi Arabia, Mr. Yassin Abdulaziz Musoke, into whose personal account the money is transferred be suspended. Mpaka, who moved a motion during the House sitting on Tuesday 10 December…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni arrives in Nairobi, Kenya, joining other heads of state and government, for the 9th Africa, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP) Summit.The Summit is themed “A Transformed ACP: Committed to Multilateralism” The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) is an organization created by the Georgetown Agreement in 1975. ACP Summits take place on average, every three years in an ACP Member State.They give ACP leaders from the 79-member ACP Group an opportunity to review the major developments of interest and concern to its members on the international scene in general, and in ACP States in particular. The ACP Group’s…
Kyadondo East Lawmaker and President Hopeful Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine over the weekend made another milestone when he met up with people that matter in the struggle. During his visit to South Africa, Bobi Wine was able to meet up with renowned activists like Julius Malema of the famous Economic Freedom Fighters party. The duo shared light moment and techniques on how they can over their long serving governments respectively. This is the second time the celebrated politicians with the first one being mid this year where Malema described the Badman from Kamwokya as a lucky man.…
In 2004 the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) undertook a comprehensive program to transform the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a modern, professional, and accountable force subordinate to the civilian authority. This undertaking has enabled the UPDF to acquire requisite skills and capabilities to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda. Peace and Stability remain a fundamental prerequisite for socio-economic transformation for any country. It is therefore envisaged in the Uganda Vision 2040, that Uganda can only harness her abundant opportunities and achieve its aspirations when there is absolute tranquillity. This imperative has therefore…
A man in Samburu county has left Deputy President William Ruto perplexed after he refused to take his money and instead asked him to deliver a message to “himself” in Nairobi. This was during a recent visit in the region when he made an impromptu landing in one of the villages where he met an uniformed man identified as Lelaki. Lelaki Leriano (seated) having a chat with Deputy President William Ruto. In Facebook post by state house digital director, Dennis Itumbi, to the DP’s surprise the man had no idea he had met the famous number two in government and…
Kampala Central Member of Parliament Hon. Muhammad Nsereko has implored Ugandans to advocate for Politics of tolerance and unity. Speaking to Media, Nsereko stated that besides the different the existence different political parties, there should be need to choose leaders with capabilities than just mere party colours and slogans. He stated that every individual with ambitions, should be given chance to contest for any position of his/her choice and then the ballot determines who should lead. “Muhoozi like any other Ugandan should be given chance, if voted, well and good.” He said. Nsereko for years has been advocating for individual…
Uganda Cranes commenced the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup expedition on a sound footing following a slim 2-1 victory over Burundi at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Saturday evening. Proline FC Midfielder Bright Anukani opened up the scores for the home side in the 8th minute with a low shot on target after striker Fahad Bayo connected him with a headed pass. In the 21st minute, Fahad Bayo doubled the lead to make it 2-0 for Uganda Cranes before the break. Burundi pulled back in the second half with a consolation from the spot-kick in the 60th minute through Rurasenga…
In order to climax the year on a high and memorable note, popular weekly comedy-entertainment show, Comedy Store Uganda, has lined up a plethora of great entertainers including Bebe Cool, Cindy, Spice Diana and Kenyan award winning comedian, Eric Omondi. In yet another first, Comedy Store is taking its show dubbed Comedy Store End of Year Party to Busabala at the shores of Lake Victoria, at a new resort called Kalanoga Resort. The show will take place on Saturday December 14. A fine dose of comedy therapy, the show will feature all top comedians in Kampala including MC Mariachi, Madrat…