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The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has hailed the Chinese government for supporting digital migration in Uganda. Kadaga said China through StarTimes, a digital TV service provider, have extended coverage to many parts of the country averting a situation where Ugandans would not be watching educative and informative programmes. “I want to thank the Chinese Government. Through such programmes, our people will be able to be informed on time and also realize the many opportunities outside their communities,” she said. Kadaga was speaking at the closing ceremony and handover of the access to digital television project at Starlight Primary School…
Being a head of state is the highest position that a person can serve during their lifetime. This position not only comes with many responsibilities, privileges, powers as well as a fat bank account. Here are the 10 higly paid African leaders. 10. Ivory Coast: Alassane Dramane Ouattara $100 000 per year With a reputation as a hard-worker, keen on transparency and good governance, Alassane Dramane Ouattara is an economist by profession. Ouattara is the fifth president of Ivory Coast and has been president since 2011. He earns $100,000 which is about 360,000,000 (Three hundred sixty million shillings). 9. Libya:…
As its said that work without play makes Jack a dull boy, so does when it comes to chopping Money without turning bottles upside down. The list is endless as many Ugandans tussle it out to make the top gig as a celebrity and struggle to keep it up to the top. Below is a list of celebrated persons that have a close relationship with the bottle, ‘Abanywi…..!!!’ 10 Agatha Loswash Yes you must have watched her Pundonor Magazine on NBS TV, then you also know the Agatha we are talking about, she is hot, accurate and married with a strong…
Musician turned Politician Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has called upon Pastor Wilson Bugembe to pray for him as the political steam seems to be getting rough and tight. This comment comes days after Light the World Ministries senior pastor confessed and apologized over the role played in the Tuliyambala Engule song that has raised mountains of mixed reactions. According to Bugembe, he has been friends with Bobi Wine for a long time but he is not yet convinced to vote him, citing that he is still a true supporter of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Bugembe adds that…
The Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, has said that the upcoming Parliament Week will make the legislature more open and accessible to the public thereby enabling people to freely interact with their elected representatives. “The Parliament Week is an initiative for engaging with the public and making Parliament understandable, accessible and also have some of the very general issues discussed,” Oulanyah said. The Deputy Speaker said this while addressing the media on the Third Parliament Week, an annual event, which he said attracts several Government agencies and the public. “Parliament Week will be officially flagged off on 13 January 2019 with…
Famous Socialite Shanita Namuyimbwa alias Bad Black has revealed how she doesn’t not support the People Power pressure group lead by the Kyadondo East lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu. Speaking while appearing in a local Television interview, Bad black apologized for her actions against President Museveni, having abused him some time back. She adds that she didn’t intend to abuse the President but was only paid to tarnish his name and that she is a resolute NRM supporter. “I am asking the President to pardon me for the video that surfaced where I was abusing him, I don’t know how…
The Forum for Democratic Change’s Secretary for mobilization Ms. Ingrid Turinawe has described the Najjanankumbi based opposition party as a solid and firm cluster. This comment follows the registration of former party president Gen. Mugisha Muntu’s new political party (New Formation). According to the famous fearless Iron lady, registering a new party is not a threat and success at all since the country already has over 40 parties but a few are visible and active. Turinawe assured New Formation’s Kasule Ismail who doubles as the former FDC Youth League Vice Chairperson that they will meet in the field. “Even federal…
Some of the property belonging to the 33 Arua mayhem incident has allegedly been misappropriated and gone missing. This was revealed this morning at Gulu Magistrate court where the suspects who were charged with treason for allegedly stoning one of president Museveni’s cars were appearing for the mention of their case. The suspect’s lawyer complained to court wondering why his client’s property has not been handed over to the actual owners in respect of the court directive that cleared them to access their property. Its alleged that some of the property has gone missing something that has made it…
Flamboyant retired Congolese goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba, famous for his bum-hop celebrations, has been elected a Member of Parliament in the just concluded elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kidiaba, who in his playing days dazzled many football fans with his bum dance in his goal area, is the new MP for the Upper Katanga Province. His trademark celebrations amazed some, enthralled others and baffled many, and remains one of the greatest football celebrations of all time. Kidiaba is assistant coach of top Congolese side TP Mazembe where his legend forms part of the team’s glittering folklore. CLUB HONOURS During…
Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo has described UK members of Parliament complaining about Uganda as people that lack what to do. Speaking to the Media, Ofwono stated Uganda is a sovereign state that needs its immunity to independently govern itself. Relatedly, the foreign affairs State Minister Hon. Henry Oryem Okello also said that Uganda owes no apology to the UK Government. Yesterday British legislator Dr. Paul Williams of Stockton South Constituency presented a motion to the House of Commons over the rule of law in the pearl of Africa. William revealed that nothing can stand in the way of the millions…