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Sunday evening climaxed in dramatic scenes as the Uganda police deployed dozens of troupes to have former presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye arrested for organizing unlawful gathering. This gathering was happening at the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Headquarters in Najjanankumbi, Kampala where Besigye and other top party members were addressing delegates from Lubaga Division. Immediately after the session kicked off, police beefed up its deployment and blocked the entire route where no one was neither allowed to walk in nor out. As police continued exchanging bitter words with some party members that wanted to exit the venue, the entire…
The Pan African Parliament has approved a motion and established a committee to investigate its President (Speaker), Roger Nkodo Dang, who is accused of a host of allegations. The decision came during a closed door sitting held Thursday afternoon which followed a series of meetings called after staff at the PAP went on strike forcing the cancellation of a scheduled sitting in the morning. The sitting was called off/suspended as the procedural House staff, who together with their colleagues accused the President of nepotism, abuse of power and sexual harassment. The PAP was meeting for its third sitting of the…
President Yoweri Museveni has said that he is ready for the ground breaking ceremony for the Aga Khan University Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. The President was yesterday speaking at a meeting he held with the diplomatic representative of the Aga Khan Development Network and a senior executive team from the Aga Khan University Mr. Firoz Rasul at State House Entebbe. In December 2015, President Museveni and His Highness the Aga Khan laid a brick at the Nakawa site to symbolize the foundation stone-laying for the Aga Khan University Hospital. According Mr. Firoz Rasul, His Highness Aga Khan will be in…
As the general elections continue drawing closer, celebrated singing lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu has decided to get redeemed and get closer to God. Besides quitting favorite drinks and drugs recently, Bobi Wine sought an appointment with the renown religious activist Father Gaetano to renew his faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. “Dear God, look upon this young man. Who has surrendered to your will, to do your will among his people in Uganda. Be with him, give him courage, give him the strength. Let him know that you are his shield to guide him wherever he goes. Let the…
A proposal to tax companies reporting losses after a period of seven years has been rejected by Parliament. The proposal was contained in clause 6 of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill passed on Tuesday, 07 May 2019 but a proposal to delete the clause sailed following its intense criticism. Finance State Minister , Hon David Bahati had argued that far from frustrating investment, the proposal was not only in tandem with international and regional best practices, but also was critical in eliminating under-declarations and fraud. “The rationale for this tax is that the compan ies reporting losses are not necessarily…
The Minister of State for Works, Gen Katumba Wamala has revealed that those found vandalizing road infrastructure will face tough penalties after the passing of the Roads Bill, 2018. Katumba Wamala who moved for second reading of the Bill on Tuesday said that law is also intended to ensure safety of road users as well as deal with cases of encroachment of road reserves and improve on the road network. “There is need for stringent measures prescribed by regulations to ensure the safety of road users during construction, operation and maintenance of public roads, for example provision of pedestrian…
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the creation of the State House Anti-Corruption unit headed by Lt Col Edith Nakalema, saying the Inspectorate of Government is infiltrated by corrupt elements. Museveni was received by Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah to officially open the 9th Commonwealth Regional Meeting of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort in Kigo, where he made the remarks.“When I appointed this State House group…it was not to replace the IGG but I think she [IGG Mulyagonja] was infiltrated by the group [corrupt],” he said. The Commonwealth, said Museveni, can help Member States in retrieving…
54% Ugandans don’t want the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni to return in the 2021 general elections, according to new poll. The public opinion poll report was conducted by the Research world International in the month of April in 60 districts. While releasing this report in Kampala today (Monday) Patrick Wakida, the executive director Research World International said that most Ugandans don’t want Museveni to contest for presidency again saying he should rest and let others also to govern and see how they can handle it. 32% members of NRM don’t want president to appear again on the next ballot paper…
The Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah has called upon Ugandans to be mindful of the history of the country and promote peace and unity. He said this will officiating at the fundraising for a girl’s dormitory of St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School in Kasambya, Mubende district on Saturday, 04 May 2019. He said there is increasing unrest in the country which is likely to disrupt the peace and security. “Let us not forget our history; Kabamba should serve as a reminder of where we have come from. Let us avoid things that will take us back to the insecurity and lack…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has asked government to widen the free trade zone areas to take care of the local investors in the country. Kadaga said this while touring the Euroflex factory in Kireka, Saturday04 May 2019. Euroflex manufactures mattresses and other foam products. She said that the free trade zones are limited and some local investors cannot benefit from it. “We should look at the local investors as well and create conducive environments for them,, access reasonable credit and incentives which are more favorable in the free tradezone. Minister of Finance, Hon. Matia Kasija needs to broaden…