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The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has asked legislators to reflect on their service to the country in their capacity as representatives of the people. Oulanyah made the remarks as he adjourned Parliament for a one month recess ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday, 09 October 2018. “As we celebrate our 56th Independence, we need to ask ourselves certain questions. Unlike human beings, the life of a country at this age is just beginning; the system should function better, faster and deliver on its purposes and so should its institutions like Parliament,” he said. Oulanyah challenged the…
Traditionally in Uganda, business has been created based on the standard models of manufacturing, distribution, and retail. It often involves opening up a brick and mortar store that services an identified segment of customers. Only 5 years ago, entrepreneurial urban youths were interested in apprenticeships or focussed opening up retail shops and boutiques. Today, however, the wealth that is breeding a new generation of millionaires in Uganda is being created through new and unconventional business opportunities. With a steady increase in Internet connectivity, Internet world stats puts Uganda at 31% penetration rate, more and more Ugandans are embracing e-commerce. E-commerce…
Opposition members have been asked to learn how to control internal contradictions if they are to remain solid and relevant to the struggle. This comes at the time when the former president of FDC Gen Mugisha Muntu has just walked away from FDC accusing leaders of having internal rivalry According to Dr Col Kiiza Besigye, all this negligible fights and break away gives an opportunity to the government to weaken them further hence losing focus. He said that opposition at all levels must appreciate the benefits of togetherness and accept co-existence amidst diversity in ideology. Besigye, added that the regime…
The Uganda Police force has given an update on the tragic Masaka Road accident. The accident happened at Kalandazi swamp when a Toyota Hiace Reg. Number UBE 689B that was coming from Masaka heading to Kampala driven by yet to be identified driver burst its tyre and it overturned several times. According the Police spokesperson, Onboard there were 14 passengers and six were critically injured and were rushed to Nkozi hospital for treatment. “The road has been cleared and there’s smooth flow of traffic on Masaka -Kampala highway. We caution motorists not to over speed and drive after thoroughly checking…
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change Party has confirmed to hold parallel Independence Commemoration event on Tuesday, 9th October 2018 at the Party Headquarters starting 10:00am. According to the party spokesperson Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda this will help Ugandans to reflect on the aspirations of our forefathers who fought to bring independence to our country. He adds that a number of Experts have already been contacted to come and give several lectures on the Independence. “We will also reflect on how we lost that power to Mr. Museveni and his gun and stick-wielding groups. We will also look forward to…
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party has once again commented on the departure of their former Party President Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu. Speaking during the press Conference at the party Headquarters, the Party Spokesperson, Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda noted that the Party will miss him just like those who have left it or passed on like founding Chairperson Hon. Dr. Sulaiman Kiggundu who died in 2008 and his successor Hon. Sam Kalega Njuba who also died in 2012. He added that Leaving is a natural consequence that cannot stop the Party from going ahead. Ssemujju however implored all those who…
President congratulates CMI squads on recent arrests of Kirumira murder suspects President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised CMI for busting ADF terror cell in Kampala and arresting suspects who killed former DPC Muhammad Kirumira. “I am sure I am speaking on behalf of many of you when I congratulate the CMI squads which arrested a number of suspects in the killing of ASP Kirumira on Friday night.” He states. According to Museveni, Quite a number of them will appear in court soon. “In the process, one of them, by the names of Kateregga Abdu, was shot and later died of…
President Museveni has commissioned Good Will Ceremics Company Limited, in Kapeka. Sitting on 26 acres of land and situated in the Liao Shen Industrial Park, the company was established in May last year with an investment capital of US$30million. It commenced production in April this year with an output capacity of 40,000 square meters of tiles per day and about 200 different tile designs. The factory manufactures and supplies well coated tiles made from over 90% locally sourced raw materials from all corners of Uganda to serve both local and neighboring countries’ markets. The enterprise has been able to create…
Former Makerere University senior Academician Dr. Stella Nyanzi has lampooned Pastor Grace Lubega of Phaneroo for attacking Bobi Wine on the pulpit. Nyanzi says she is much shuddered with pain and disappointment as many Ugandan believers continue swallowing wholesale the hateful and highly judgmental message from self-proclaimed men of God. She adds that Pastor Grace Lubega must be a dialogical agent of Satan masquerading as a child of God. In the sermon, Apostle Lubega says the Born again Fraternity shall not allow the country to be led a ganja man yet there millions of Ugandans with value. “You can’t lead…
High profile personalities, the cooperate class have this morning embraced the Kampala family social ride at Uganda Museum. This is a corporate cycling activity to promote a healthy life style. According to the Jamii Social Rider, the Organisers, this is one in line with H.E the president’s objective to promote healthy living. Among the people present was Brig Richard Karemire the Defence Spokesperson, Ministers, and other government and private sector officials.