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The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka, has formally written thanking Parliament of Uganda for hosting the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC). Parliament of Uganda and the CPA Uganda Branch hosted the Conference, in Munyonyo, Kampala, from 22 – 29 September 2019. “I wish to take this opportunity to pass on my sincere thanks to you and your colleagues for organising such a successful 64th CPC in Kampala,” she said in her communication addressed to the Clerk to Parliament, Ms. Jane Kibirige. “The Conference was meticulously organized and well-prepared and I greatly appreciate all of the…
BY Bernard Kwiringira Japhali The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Stanley Ntagali has advised youth to desist from job discrimination and negative attitude towards jobs because of their location and little pay but rather use their skills to enhance societal development. “The first and probably most important is that when work is about God and others first, your work becomes treasured. The poorer people and the deprived areas of our nations need you more.” He made the remarks today while conducting his last graduation ceremony as the Chancellor of Uganda Christian University at the university’s sports…
A successful concert is one of the most peak times in the life of every performing artist, but lighting up revelers is another thing that may never be guaranteed each time one organizes an event. Though the fire to Sun Hit maker has a number of amazing songs, Big Trill’s single dubbed Party after Party blew revelers into the extreme excitement. This worked as an anthem ahead of the key act’s appearance. The show also featured local artistes including Vinka, Cindy, Gravity Omutujju, Bennie Gunter, and John Blaq, top DJs like Sesse, Naselow, Cisse, Fem, Kasbaby, Albreezy, Mackus and Irakoze…
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Betty Aol Ocan, has condemned the way rioting Makerere University students are being handled by security forces, arguing that the harassment and intimidation by the forces is unnecessary. Aol said she is hurt seeing the University sacrificing the wellbeing of students at the expense of tuition fees increment. “I am a mother, I am teacher and I feel so bad about what is happening to students; the infrastructure I hear people commending the University Chancellor for is not meaningful to us without the welfare of students,” said Aol. Aol together with the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called on Government to step up efforts to curb trafficking of persons within and out of the country, especially those seeking employment opportunities. Kadaga said that there is a gap in response to victims of trafficking, which has caused deficiency in combating the vice that remains etched within systems in the country. “That is why Government needs to urgently follow up on signed protocols that act against trafficking in persons. Parliament has played its role in enacting laws and Government needs to implement them,” Kadaga said. Kadaga was speaking at the 10 year…
The former Archbishop of Anglican Church of Uganda Rt Hon Stanley Ntagali on Thursday afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps. Accompanied by a delegation of 6, Ntagali praised the secretariat for fighting had to transform the youths of the country. He added that there can’t be a better tomorrow when the youth are not proud of their motherland. About the Patriotism Corps In 2009 president Yoweri Museveni launched a new National strategic program to inculcate the norms and values of patriotism in all students in secondary schools and the youth of Uganda the National…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has advised legislators from Somalia to enforce Parliamentary rules and procedures, arguing that this is one sure way of preserving the dignity of the legislature. Oulanyah said that each Member owes Parliament its dignity and is thus duty bound to observe its rules and procedures. “If you should be caught doing something unacceptable, you are bringing the whole reputation of Parliament in disrepute and you should be able to explain to Parliament. So each member has the duty to protect the image of Parliament,” said Oulanyah. Oulanyah made a presentation on “Enforcing parliamentary…
: A panel of judges from Arsenal and its official online money transfer partner, WorldRemit, have selected eight coaches as finalists for their Future Stars coaching programme. The eight finalists will now compete in a public vote on www.futurestars.worldremit.com for the chance to attend a personalised training programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London – sponsored by WorldRemit. About Future Stars The Future Stars programme was developed by WorldRemit and Arsenal to celebrate the positive impact that grassroots youth football coaches have on their communities, helping the children they train to develop life skills both on and off the…
The Uganda Plastics Manufacturers and Recyclers Association has blamed Karamoja Affairs Minister, John Byabagambi, for promoting the total ban of plastics or kaveera, a move they said is intended to drive them out of business. Mr Allan Ssenyondwa, the group’s Manager for Policy and Advocacy, said they are abiding fully by the National Environment Act, 2018, but expressed shock on attempts to amend the law and altogether ban kaveera. “We are law abiding and have been working towards encouraging every plastic manufacturer to set up a recycling plant at the factory as required by the new law, but we were…
Uganda Registration Services Bureau is the National Intellectual Property Office and the National Information Center for Copyright. As part of our mandate, we administer the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, 2006 and it’s implementing Regulations (the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Regulations of 2010). The Act provides for protection of literary, artistic and scientific works and their neighboring rights. These creative works include but are not limited to books, cinematography or films, music, computer programs among others otherwise known as the creative industry. In this regard, URSB therefore has a statutory obligation towards regulating activities in the creative industry.For this industry…