Author: Nassuuna Noelyn
The spokesperson of government, Ofwono Opondo has condemned Civil Society Organizations for plotting with opposition members to overthrow the Museveni. While delivering a report on Civil Society Influence on Political and Public Reform in Uganda at protea hotel, Opondo blamed the civil society organizations for thinking that the only way to bring about change in the country is by removing Museveni from his leadership. “We have discovered that some Civil Society Organizations think that to have change in the country is to take away Kaguta Museveni which is not right,” said Opondo. Much more, Opondo adds that Civil Society…
Minister for Information, Frank Tumwebaze has lashed out at Ugandans using VPN to by-pass OTT tax. According to the minister, he believes that all the Ugandans trying to use VPN are just selfish citizens who want to fund investments and innovations that do not benefit the country. “Why are you motivated and proud with your head high to contribute money 30 times OTT tax to the innovator of VPN?” he questioned. Tumwebaze also adds that the government is working together with telecom companies to put an end to the use of VPN and also ensure that everyone should pay…
It seems that the Mariana artiste, Apass Bagonza has not finished pulling the sleeves of fellow artistes as he has turned to the Munakampala hitmaker, Ykee Benda after spending months of trolling Bebe Cool. According to Apass, he believes that Ykee Benda still owes Ugandans the world cup performance that he promised at the world cup opening ceremony. However, Ykee has come out and asked Apass to respect him because he is better, bigger and more famous. “Now you Apass, I am not your Bebe Cool. I am bigger, better and more famous. Just compare where i watched the world…
Ugandan city socialite Brian Kirumira aka Bryan White was put behind bars at Kabalagala police post yesterday evening. The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokes person Mr Luke Owoyesigire and Kabalagala Police Division commander confirmed the reports. However , there are no yet clear charges charged against him but according to the scenes seen from his home in Munyonyo and rumours suggest that he had brought in smuggled vehicles and heavy debts that he had long failed to pay thus police bringing in break downs to troll his cars to Kabalagala. Some reports claim that the issues that have caused his arrests…
The finance ministry says that it will present the amendment on the excise duty on 19th July, Thursday this week in parliament. According to Minister of Information Frank Tumwebaze, government has maintained the OTT tax but will reduce the mobile money tax to 0.5%. “We have been listening to the communication since we passed this law and according to the letter by the president, we have decided to maintain the OTT tax but reduce the mobile money tax to 0.5%,” said Frank Tumwebaze. Tumwebaze also adds that the 0.5% on mobile money tax will be charged on only withdrawals…
Jumia has been at the forefront of online shopping, bringing the best shopping experience to Ugandans and as they celebrate their 6th year Anniversary. According to Jumia, they believe that technology is drastically growing something which has made online shopping to become very preferable for so many people. “One of the major reasons is probably the ease with which one can complete a shopping transaction. The appeal of shopping from the comfort of your home, then having your products delivered to your doorstep is something many do not want to pass up,” said Caroline Ampire the marketing executive officer.…
The Aruu County Member of Parliament, Odonga Otto has asked MP Sylvia Rwabwongo to withdraw charges on Brian Isiko who sent love messages to her for the past months and also admitted to have feelings for the lawmaker. According to Odonga, he argues that it is okay for one to posses feelings for the opposite sex and its very inhuman to arrest them because of what they feel. Odonga also adds that since the police found out that Isiko has no harmful intentions, he should be set free. Odonga finds no reason as to why he should be arrested. “Why…
The Siteledde hit maker and former cream productions member Ambassador Ssali has condemned Bebe Cool for supporting the NRM government. While posting on his Facebook page, Ambassador Ssali has asked Bebe cool to use his position to think about the future generation instead of himself because his generation will come to an end and that of his children will pay for his choices. “This is a point of Information to u my brother BEBE COOL. My namesake n Fellow Artiste. Today you are ok with the NRM Government n all what it does that affects Ugandans n…
Court has directed Luzira Prisons authorities to produce today without fail the Uganda Christian University student Lillian Rukundo who’s accused of uploading nude pictures of herself on social media masturbating. Lillian Rukundo failed to appear at Buganda road court yesterday as expected. However prison authorities told court that Rukundo got an asthma attack in the morning and collapsed while entering the prison’s bus. On Monday July 9, Rukundo had pleaded guilty to the eight charges which included producing and broadcasting pornographic video contrary to section 13(1) and (2) of the Anti- Pornography Act 2014. However she changed her plea…
The Ndabilawa hit maker has condemned all the musicians who went to the streets of Kampala to strike against the social media tax and mobile money tax. According to AgaNaga, he argues that these musicians are just looking for cheap popularity among citizens and fighting for them as they claimed while organizing the strike. “These musicians went out there to lie to people about fighting for them. They are telling lies. They are just looking for cheap attention from the public so that they can market their songs and careers,” he said. Aganaga also adds that all the people who…