Author: admini
A National discourse in Kampala disseminating facts on induced abortion in Uganda points to the fact that half of adolescent pregnancies in the country are unintended and that 15% end up in abortion. Statistics gathered by Makerere University, the Tutt-macher Institute and Public Health Ambassadors Uganda maintain that over 57,000 abortions take place among adolescents aged 15 -19 annually. “In 2013, we observed that there were 313,000 abortions that were procured in Uganda among all the age groups. Let us prevent these unwanted pregnancies by ensuring that all women who are in need of postponing pregnancy have access to family…
DR Congo’s navy on Wednesday accused Ugandan troops of killing four Congolese fishermen, whose bound and bullet-riddled bodies surfaced on Lake Edward, which is shared by the two neighbouring countries. Uganda denied the accusation, which is the latest sign of escalating tensions between the countries over the lake, the smallest of eastern Africa’s Great Lakes, where the two sides engaged in deadly clashes earlier this year. “The fishermen had been on the lake since Friday and had not returned. Yesterday (Tuesday) we saw their burnt and tied up bodies floating in the lake,” said Jonas Kataliko, head of the fishermen’s…
News reaching our desk indicates that Members of Parliament both in the ruling party and opposition have started registering to secure armed cars and body guards. This follows information revealed by Hon. William Nzoghu (FDC, Busongora County North) who said that his life is in danger. He said that he is being trailed by unknown people, adding that he has on several occasions sighted strangers around his residence. “I think we are slipping into a situation where we cannot be sure of what is going to happen next. I would like the Ministers of Security, Internal Affairs and Defense to…
Government has vowed not to allow foreigners to destabilize the Pearl of Africa. This follows the incident that involved two foreigners accused of paving way for the rise of Kyadondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine to fame leaving the country under mysterious circumstances. Anne Whitehead of Canadian decent and former public relations manager for Bobi Wine as well as Jackie Wolfson, the founder of Shule Foundation, a non-profit organization headquartered in the United States, each left their stations without unrealistically. According to government, the two foreigners were accused of using their different offices to fund Bobi Wine…
Dokolo South County MP Felix Okot Ogong has again opened a can of worms on President Yoweri Museveni accusing him of being so selfish and afraid of rich politicians. NRM’s Ogong said that Museveni who is the party chairperson uses the party to attain his interests without even consulting the members and therefore, dump the party like a rotten egg. Ogong’s latest outburst comes after Museveni on Sunday listed his radio station (Voice of Lango) among the stations that are decampaigning him and his NRM government. The MP who in 2010 attempted to stand against Museveni for the NRM presidential…
Wednesday night was another day that became unique and unrealistic to believe. With the first shocker that started with the national power blackout, the VOA talk show that featured celebrated Kyadondo East lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine and Mull Katende Uganda’s Ambassador to America raised mixed reactions as people anticipated the outcome of the televised program. Speaking during the program, Ambassador labored to defend government and it would be great move to applause him for a job welldone since battling the youthful leader from the Ghetto is not an easy task. Ambassador first thanked Bobi Wine for…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu has again decried President Museveni’s long stay in power. Speaking while appearing on Voice of America, Bobi Wine said that its unrealistic Mr. Museveni who came to power when was only four years of age, is still changing the Same face. “Norbert Mao said that if you’re paid to be stupid, your intelligence ceases to matter. I’m very disappointed to see a person I hold in high regard say such things and I believe when he leaves he’ll regret these words. Uganda isn’t a kingdom, it’s a republic but our president…
Tension has intensified in Bulenga as the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) takes over the security at Kirumira’s home and restricted visits to the home. This following the arrest of unidentified man from Kirumira’s home a few days after the celebrated officer was gunned down by unknown assailants. The suspect was arrested on Monday night as he attempted to flee after Kirumira’s family members became suspicious and asked to know his details, because he kept close tabs on them yet he was a stranger. At the moment, a tent has been raised at one entrance of the perimeter wall of…
Members of Parliament have raised concern over the continued high power tariffs and low supply despite findings that the country produces excess power. This was raised after the report of the Auditor General for Financial Year 2014/2015 for the Energy sector indicating that there is excess power generation. The report that was presented by the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee-Central Government, Hon Angelline Osegge during plenary on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 further observed that government continues to pay for this excess power generated through tariffs and government subsidies. “Ugandans continue to bear the brunt of high power tariffs due…
The Democratic Party Whip, Hon Joseph Ssewungu has said that lawmakers including Ministers are all living in fear following the increasing murder cases in country. Speaking to our insider, Ssewungu said that some members have deserted their official homes and cars, resorting to the use of police patrol cars. This following last weekend’s tragic incident that claimed one of the most celebrated Police officer Muhammad Kirumira. He was killed in Bulenga, a Kampala suburb along with a colleague on his way back home form a local ceremony. Ssewungu challenged Ministers employ the tradition of routinely briefing the House on such…