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Seasoned politician Dr. Kiiza Besigye has vowed never to back down till when the National Resistance regime is out of power. Speaking to the Media during the press conference held at Katonga Road, Besigye vowed to pave way for any other candidate if his face is the problem. “If Besigye’s face is the problem in the struggle, let us put another face and we move on.” Besigye said. The former presidential aspirant said It’s urgent that we recover this country citing he will not allow his face to be a problem; not an obstacle to the liberation of this country.…
Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general, has died aged 80. The Ghanaian national was the first black African to be appointed as the world’s top diplomat and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work during his eight years in the role. He died in hospital in Bern, Switzerland, in the early hours of Saturday morning. His death was announced by his family and the Kofi Annan Foundation, which said he had “passed away peacefully” following a short illness. In a statement, the foundation said: “Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life…
Family, friends and well-wishers, Today I went with lawyers and members of the Uganda Human Rights Commission to Makindye military prisons, and after many days I was able to see my husband with my own eyes. I am first of all thankful to God that he is still alive! Let’s continue to pray for him. Bobi is in pain. Bobi is hurting EVERYWHERE. We nearly lost him! He wonders how he is still alive after such treatment. Bobi cannot stand on his own. He has a swollen face- very deformed. At first sight, it is very unlikely that you would recognize…
Embattled General Kale Kayihura is now in more agony and loneliness after security withdrew the remaining privileges he has been enjoying in his cell. The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been under key and lock at Makindye Military Barracks where the likes of Bobi Wine and chairman of Boda Boda 2010 Abu Kittata are currently incarcerated. His problems started in March after he was sacked as IGP along with security miniter Gen Henry Tumukunde. Since then Kayihura has been in his farm in Lyatonde before he was picked up by CMI operatives in July and put under house…
Besides the branded Uganda Prisons colours, it’s easy one to believe that the organization track was ferrying cattle from Kiryandongo as MPs were being taken back to prison. The people being ferried were not only many in number but the so called ‘nobles’ if one decided to describe them by the tittles, wealth and positions they hold. Among the lawmakers on this track was the Jinja East Member of Parliament Hon. Paul Mwiru, Hon. Gerald Karuhanga (Ntungamo Municipality), newly elected Arua’s Kassiano Wadir, former Kampala City mayoral candidate Hon. Mike Mabike among other activists. Regardless of the fact that they…
Government has announced that next week on Tuesday will be a public holiday to allow Muslim fraternity to celebrate Eid Adhuha. In a statement issued by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, the ministry “informs the general public that Tuesday 21st August 2018 is Eid Adhuha and will be observed as a Public Holiday throughout Uganda.” Eid al-Adha is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar, with Muslims across the world celebrating the major event. The second of the Eid holidays, the period of feasting is regarded as the most important over the fasting-based Eid al-Fitr. While it may…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu has this evening been secretly been delivered before court. He lawmaker was airlifted from Arua hospital where he was getting medication, presented before the court martial after majority activists had given up on the bid to see him. He as been charged of malicious damage, treason and now remanded till 23rd August 2018 The two people have been allowed access to see him and these include his lawyers Asuman Basalirwa and Medard Lubega Sseggona. It should be noted that the First Deputy premier General Moses Ali told parliament last evening that…
President Yoweri Museveni has banned processions in busy towns, a day after bloody Arua Municipality by-election which saw the NRM candidate Tiperu Nusura lose to Independent, but FDC leaning Kassiano Wadri. Jailed Wadri slipped to a memorable poll victory even without casting his own vote. This comes after chaotic scenes on the eve of the voting where his convoy clashed with that of President Museveni who was in Arua campaigning for Tiperu. The clash led to the shooting dead of Bobi Wine’s driver and others injured, resulting to several arrests including opposition MPs. In his latest dossier, Museveni has ordered…
Jinja East Member of Parliament Hon. Paul Mwiru has called upon Ugandans to tirelessly pray for Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. Speaking to our Insider at Gulu magistrate’s court earlier today, Mwiru said that the conditions in prison are so alarming. He says since the time of their arrest, the lawmaker says torture has been part of their menu. Mwiru also notes that for the sake of the Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, it’s so abysmal citing that more prayers are needed because he was properly beaten. Following this outcry, through the lawyers, they were able to plead…
Uganda Revenue Authority has yesterday 14th August, 2018 handed over a recovered school van to the deputy headmaster of Namilyango Junior Boys School, Mr Mathew Ochieng. URA enforcement officers attached to Busitema customs station working with the police based at Seeta Police Station received intel on 12th August, 2018 about a stolen school van (Toyota Hiace) Reg No UAG251F belonging to Namilyango Junior Boys School. The intel placed the stolen car on the journey to Kenya through Busia. The team duly set up strategically ready to recover the stolen car. At 7:40pm on the same day, the stolen vehicle arrived…