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President Yoweri Museveni has called opposition leaders who ignore the welfare of their people as “useless.” Museveni said that he did most of the good work for his people while he was still in opposition before taking power in 1986. He urged opposition politicians to emulate his character to work selflessly towards improving the livelihood of the people. “Don’t tell me that because you are not in NRM you can’t help your people. Rubbish. If you are in opposition and you are not helping your people then you are useless,” Museveni said. He added, “You don’t need to be in…
The Climate Research for Development (CR4D) in Africa initiative today announced the first cohort of 21 young African scientists who will receive up to £100,000 each to carry out demand-driven research in the areas of foundational climate science, application and engagement with policy, development and decision communities. The grantees from Benin, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Madagascar, Namibia, Uganda, Senegal and Zimbabwe were selected through a highly competitive research commissioning process. The CR4D is an African-led initiative created through a partnership of the African Climate Policy Center (ACPC) of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Ministerial Conference…
Usuk County MP Peter Ogwang last week came face to face with death after a trailer lost control and rammed into the vehicle he was travelling in around Spear Motors in Nakawa. Ogwang, also parliamentary commissioner revealed the hair-raising experience on Friday on the floor of Parliament. Ogwang narrated that it was by grace of God that he survived the car crash as the trailer lost control and crashed the parliament car he was travelling in. Unfortunately, whereas the car was damaged, Ogwang came out with any injuries, but was treated for shock. “I almost lost my life three…
Uganda lost to hosts South Africa on Penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time during the COSA Plate semi-finals at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban on Tuesday. Serunkuma Daniel gave Cranes the lead on the return from the break in the 46th minute when he was picked by Juma Balinya with a through pass before Rudah Singh equalised for South Africa in the 72nd minute. When the match progressed to kicks from the penalty mark, Mustafa Kizza, Muzamir Mutyaba missed while Shafik Kagimu and Nicolas Kasozi converted their kicks. The first 45 minutes produced no goal from the…
Keija coffee shop at Namirembe Guest House in Rubaga division collapsed in Tuesday afternoon rain. According to Uganda Red Cross, two dead bodies have been retrieved and more efforts are still being done to see that everyone is safe. “after heavy rains this afternoon left the coffee shop down. May their souls rest in peace,” Red Cross said. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango said the two victims were taking coffee when the wall became loose and spontaneously collapsed. Rescue efforts are underway with Security Minister Gen Elly Tumwine on the ground. This is still a developing story, More details…
Life continues becoming unpleasant for the city photographer Martha Kay who nude pictures were released last week over un clear reasons. News reaching our desk indicates that the rift between Martha and her Ex-lover Banet continues deepening after receiving threats to be arrested. This was after Martha filed a case of breach of privacy and imploring the Uganda police to keep the ‘immoral and jealous’ behind bars. However controversial Banet has gone against odds and warned the curvy Uganda Christian University Alumnus to stay out of his life for and stop talking about him. He says if Martha doesn’t keep…
Former Mukono South Member of Parliament Hon. Rev. Bakaluba Mukasa has deserted the ruling party for Bobi Wine’s People Power pressure group. The soft-spoken man of God made this decoration ahead of the martyrs day were he revealed that its time he focused on working for his people. “Am now a member of the DP and People Power and a staunch supporter of change. It is true I have been in NRM and just like how my friend Nambooze (MP) said recently when we were in Seeta that time comes and one leaves the bus, I also come out of…
Global social media app developers must be looking for replacement codes and wires for refurbishment following the optically nutritional pictures of one Martha Kay that went viral on the last Friday of May. The photo that has circulated the most shows her seated on a bathtub, completely naked, displaying her cleanly shaven private parts – legs wide open. Who is Martha Kay? Born and raised in Nakasero, Martha Kagimba is a daughter of Margaret and Jessy Kagimba, she is the last born of four children. Martha went to Kabojja Junior School, St Mary’s College Namagunga School, and Kabojja International School…
The Uganda Woodball Federation has requested the Speaker of Parliament to support the spread of the game in Uganda with the acquisition of a permanent home. The appeal was made by Mr Paul Mark Kayongo, President of the Uganda Woodball Federation, during the Africa Woodball Workshop at Spenah Beach in Entebbe on Thursday, 30 May 2019 officiated by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga. The Speaker commended the local organising committee of the federation for hosting the 2nd Beach Woodball World Cup 2019 in Uganda and thanked the federation for grooming young players who, she said, will become ambassadors in schools and other institutions.…
Hon. James Acidri (NRM, Maracha East), in agreement with the Committee of National Economy said that matching skills with the labour market is an issue that has not been well researched when designing these technical programs. “I seat on the ICT Committee where we handle only Ushs40 billion for the sector but it excludes skilling people and supporting ICT innovations; ICT is a big deal that needs to be taken seriously,” he said. Acidri added that government has borrowed money before for the same purpose and has not provided accountability for the implementation of the loans taken before. “The government…