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Uganda has grasped the opportunity to influence key decisions of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) as well as present a case for better representation of the East African Community and Africa at large, with membership on the IPU Executive Committee. This follows the nomination and secondment of Nakapiripirit Woman MP Hon. Esther Anyakun to the IPU Executive Committee for a two-year term, during the general meeting of the IPU Africa Group at the Sava Centre in Belgrade, Serbia. At the meeting held prior to the Governing Council meeting of the 141st IPU Assembly, Anyakun was nominated to the position by…
President Yoweri Museveni has said government adopted the principle of non-interference with religious freedoms, provided they are practiced within the laws. Museveni was welcomed by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga in Jinja, where he led anniversary celebrations for the World Mekaddishken Ministries, which brings together a number of Pentecostal Churches. It is led by Pastor Tom Ngobi. “When we came from the bush, there were those who were saying new Churches [Pentecostal Churches] were spreading lies and should be closed; but for me I don’t interfere with God’s work,” said Museveni. “Everyone should worship the way they want as long as they…
A notorious gang in Bwebajja, Kajjansi Town Council in Wakiso District was rounded up by the Uganda police force officers. This followed a case of Aggravated robbery that was reported at Bwebajja Police Station where a group of seven people armed with Pangas and other breaking implements attacked the home of Allan Joshua Mwesigwa, a resident of Bwebajja. It’s alleged that they robbed two TV sets, wireless speakers, playstation, children’s passports, two phones and other assorted items. This happened on the 10/10/19 at about 11:00am. According to police, Upon visiting the scene, clues were got and one suspect was identified by…
President Yoweri Museveni has praised the Ethiopian Prime Minister and his government for accurately documenting the country’s recent history by inaugurating the Unity Park. President Museveni made the commendation on Thursday as he joined several regional leaders to witness the colourful inauguration of the park in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. “I congratulate Prime Minister Ahmed and the Government of Ethiopia for bringing out clearly the history of Ethiopia through this park. This is a result of ideological clarity. People without ideological clarity tend to look at history in a fragmented manner,” said President Museveni. Indicating that the project would…
A team of opposition supporters have expressed their sincere dissatisfaction with the manner the president of the United States of America runs his office. Some of these members are from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and people power pressure group. They accuse Trump for lying to world that he would fight ‘dictators’ like president Museveni something that has not manifested yet his term of office nears completion. “You didn’t fulfilled your promise to us, you said when you get into power you deal with such m7 but you failed to do so, We are not happy with you!” said…
FULL STATEMENT I have just been informed that Ethiopian Prime Minister has won the Nobel Peace prize. This is so unfair. It was rigged against me from the beginning. No other human being has done so much to bring peace to the world than me. But the fake news media will not tell you this. Listen, I met Kim Jong Un. In fact I have met him three times, others say four times, but you will never know. If it were not for Donald Trump, things would be very different, believe me. I have met Kim, I have met President…
Mental Health Uganda candle light event helped to break the silence on stigma as mental health Champions shared their experiences in a celebration mark the annual world mental health day at hotel Africana. Sarah Tushemereirwe, a Champion and partner with Mental Health Uganda,in an emotional panel discussion revealed how she attempted several times to take away her life. “I wanted to take my life to end the pain I was going through and reduce the burden of my condition to the family but God still wanted me to live, I am here to share my story so as to shed…
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea. He was awarded the prize for his efforts to “achieve peace and international cooperation”. Mr Abiy’s peace deal with Eritrea ended a 20-year military stalemate following their 1998-2000 border war. He was named as the winner of the 100th Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, where he will receive the award in December. It is worth some nine million Swedish crowns (about £730,000; $900,000). A total of 301 candidates had been nominated for the prestigious award, including 223…
Johannesburg – MTN Group is supporting AfroChampions’ second conference on Sustainable Green Growth and Industrialisation, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference which started on 8 October, and concludes on 11 October, aims to encourage collaborations and partnerships that will accelerate the transformation of Africa under the selected topic. Speaking about this partnership MTN Group President and CEO, Rob Shuter, said: “Since inception 25 years ago, MTN has had the opportunity, together with our host countries and communities, to build a legacy of changing lives within the markets that we operate. Our We’re Good Together initiative celebrates this partnership approach…
An audit committee has highlighted irregularities in the running of the Pan African Parliament and asked the Bureau, the top administrative unit, to urgently resolve the case of the Clerk to Parliament for him to give strategic direction to the Secretariat. The Committee on Audit and Public Accounts (CAPA) observed that there is non-compliance of PAP with the African Union procurement guidelines; a high turnover of Clerks to Parliament; inadequate staffing and a lack of a disaster recovery plan (DRP) and business continuity plan (BCP). The DRP and BCP are meant to safeguard the activities of PAP and to ensure…