Author: Our Reporter
The Ministers of Internal Affairs and that of the East African Community Affairs (EAC) have been summoned by Parliament to explain the recent murders of Ugandans in South Sudan. Two Ugandan teachers were shot dead in South Sudan on 26 May 2019. The duo from Kasese and Bushenyi districts were teachers of Hope and Resurrection Secondary School in Atiaba, Western Lake State of South Sudan. Their murder was allegedly meant to avenge the death of a South Sudanese girl who was knocked dead by a vehicle being driven by foreigners. The Ministers are also expected to explain the murder of…
Kyadondo East Lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has implored Ugandans to raise up and join the freedom fighters caravan. Speaking during the Democratic Party reunion event in Jinja, Kakinda Stadium, Bobi Wine noted that Ugandans shall soon be free. “We shall soon be free. I can smell freedom from a far. I can see it in a distance. I can sense it.I want to use this opportunity to send a message to three categories of people- the people of Uganda who are struggling to redeem this country from oppression (both those who are here and those…
Due to the continued growth and popularity of the People Power Pressure group movement led by Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, Ghetto First Lady Barbie Kyagulanyi Itungo has swing in action to redeem husband’s constituency grassroot support. Ever since Bobi Wine declared his intentions to run for the country’s top most office, he has been so scarce in the constituency due to endless country and international engagements something that was not going on well with his electorates. Though this has been done through her personal NGO known as Caring Hearts, its evident Barbie…
The Uganda Police has this morning issued tight security that will be followed as the country marks this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations will be held on Monday 3rd June 2019. According to the deputy Police spokespersons Polly Namaye, there are three different venues that we expect pilgrims to gather, among them which include Namugongo Catholic Martyrs shrine, Anglican Martyrs Shrine Namugongo and Mamiree. She notes that according to the church representatives, millions of people are expected to grace the event from all over of the world therefore as security, they have put up measures to make sure that all the…
The Fountain of Honor, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Wim Vanhelleputte. Vanhelleputte was deported in February over allegations of undermining state security, According to our sources, He is expected back in the country on Thursday evening. It should be noted that according to a deportation letter signed by Internal Affairs minister Jeje Odongo, Win has been deported for compromising national security among other subversive activities. However, MTN raised a concern that they had never received a substantive reason for deportation of their CEO Win. In bid to ensure business continuity, MTN appointed Mr. Gordian…
In President Museveni’s 6th phase of the nation-wide wealth creation campaign, he addressed leaders of Acholi sub-region at National Teachers College Unyama grounds, in Gulu Municipality. These grounds were once an IDP camp, but as a result of the peace that was restored in the region, it has now been restored to a fully functioning teacher training centre. They discussed how to improve the livelihood of our people, because as leaders, it is sacrilegious to look on, as the people we lead wallow in poverty. The average land holding in Gulu is 7 acres per household. With this kind of…
Oooh Yes, there is sanity and extreme discipline all over the country following the mega showdown that left Arsenal crucified by the London Blues in the Europa League final last night . As usual when the gunners make any slight victory, its always noise on different streets but Thursday morning has portrayed a different chapter. Arsenal boss Unai Emery not only saw his team lose 4-1 against Chelsea in the Europa League final last night but he also conceded their rivals are now the “better” of the two teams. Arsenal manager Unai Emery admitted Chelsea “are now better than us”,…
The US special Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes Region (GLR) Dr. Peter Pham has lauded the close cooperation between UPDF and the US government. He said this while meeting the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen Wilson Mbadi at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. Dr. Peter Pham as the newly appointed special envoy to the Great Lakes Region is closely involved with the implementation of social, political and economic issues that link US interests with countries in the GLR. He appreciated UPDF’s participation in establishing peace and security not only in Uganda but…
Members of the ex-gay community in Uganda want the anti-homosexuality law 2014 re-tabled in Parliament. George Oundo, the chairperson of the ex-gay community in Uganda, on Monday, 27 May 2019 petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, saying that the Bill will help create awareness about the sexual orientation. “If this Bill is re-tabled, it will help expose the extent of the moral breakdown especially with the children and the youth. We aim at promoting moral and spiritual values since they are just recruited and not born as gays or lesbians,” Oundo said. The ex-gay community requested for a meeting…
Mukono Chief Magistrate Juliet Hantanga has ordered for the arrest of Uganda’s ambassador to Burundi, Maj Gen (rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza and his bodyguards on charges of assault and obstruction of a police officer on duty. The magistrate ordered that Maj Gen (rtd) Kyaligonza, his two bodyguards; Cpl Peter Busindiche and Pte John Okurut be arrested and taken to court on June 10 to plead to the charges after they repeatedly defied court summons. Kyaligonza’s lawyers David Balondemu, Evans Ochieng and Caleb Alaka claimed that their client is being tried in two courts (Mukono court and the General Court Martial) at…