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The people’s Government attorney General Counsel Yusuf Nsibambi has described the fundamental leadership gap in Uganda’s opposition parties. Speaking while appearing on CBS FM Parliament Yaffe Program, the Makerere law don stated that the opposition if full of drunkards and comedians who may not provide amicable leadership to perfectly compete with president Museveni. Nsibambi says its absurd that Ugandans especially those in urban towns vote people simply because of making noise and organizing protests but when the elected people can’t make substantial debate in the parliament or other offices where they are sent respectively. “As the opposition celebrates Omar Bashir’s…
Adopted from: Reality Check Uganda The money donated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to Mulago Washing Bay SACCOS has gone missing. The 100 million shillings donated by President Museveni to Mulago car washers on14th june 2016 cannot be traced. President Museveni had surprised the nation weeks after being sworn into office for his current term when he made an impromptu visit to Mulago washing bay and donated a cheque worth 100 million shillings and eight machines. According to the President the money was meant to be put into a SACCOS where members would borrow to finance activities that can uplift…
In bid of making Kampala city crime free ahead of the Easter season, the Uganda Police force has this morning arrested 13 suspects who have been snatching phones along Namirembe road and Kisenyi area. This arrests came immediately after it had stopped raining, when the goons had started their mischief of grabbing phones from motorists who are stuck in traffic jam. According to police, they swung into action and arrested them. The arrested will appear at Nabweru court on charges of theft.
Opposition MPs are calling on the Uganda Human Rights Commission to join them in condemning the manner in which police is conducting itself in stopping consultation meetings by opposition politicians. The MPs also want evaluation of the Public Order Management At, 2015 which they claim has been abused to oppress members of the opposition. The MPs were on Monday addressing the press at Parliament in response to recent arrests and interference by police and other security organs in the affairs of the opposition. FDC leadership led by Patrick Amuriat and Kizza Besigye have for the last couple of weeks faced…
Last season runners-up West Nile Province bounced back while semifinalists Bukedi Province secured their second successive win in The FUFA Drum tournament on Sunday. Uganda Christian University player Brian Ade came off the bench to score a lone strike in the 83rdminute. The match ended 1-0 in Kotido. URA FC goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian was named Man of the Match. In Kabale, Timothy Owori and David Owori were on target for Bukedi to hand the visitors a 2-1 win. Dickson Niwamanya scored the consolation for Kigezi. Bukedi and URA FC player Ronald Musana took the Man of the Match accolade plus…
The Government of Uganda has refuted allegations circulating indicating that there is an Ebola outbreak in areas of Jinja, Wakiso and Kasese. According the Ministry of Health Public Relations Officer Mr. Emmanuel Ainebyona, those are just need to be ignored. “The Ministry of Health would like to inform the general public that Uganda has not registered any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease.” Ainebyona noted. This rumors come at the time when government under the Ministry of Health and partners earmarking a simulation exercise on Ebola Preparedness in the country. The exercise aimed at identifying gaps in the readiness of…
Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) conducted the final training under floodlights ahead of their opening fixture against Angola at the CAF Total U17 tournament in Dar es Salaam. On arrival, the team underwent the mandatory MRI tests and the coach will be spoilt for choice as all 21 players passed the exercise conducted by CAF Medical team. While addressing the media at the official pre-match press conference, Kwesi noted how ready his side is to take on the challenge against Angola. ‘We have critically analysed the Angola side. We have identified their strong and weak areas. We know what they…
Saturday 13th April 2019 Tooro Province 2-0 Kampala Province Sebei Province 1-2 Buganda Province Lango Province 3-0 Ankole Province Bunyoro Province 1-2 Acholi Province The FUFA Drum returned with four matches of the 8 fixtures on Match Day 2 played on Saturday across the country. Four more matches will be played on Sunday. Eleven (11) goals were scored in the four matches played on Saturday. Lango province registered the most vibrant victory with a three goals margin against Ankole in Lira. KCCA FC defender Timothy Awany, Amuka Bright Stars FC duo Omedi Denish and Moses Aliro were on target for Lango.…
In the bid to make proper and planned decisions ahead of the forthcoming 2021 general elections, teams on both the opposition and the ruling party are working tooth and nail to win public sympathy and support. According to our State House Source, president Museveni is considering a mega cabinet reshuffle in bid to punish underperforming ministers and reward exceptional leaders committed to support vision 2040 that focuses on industrial revolution. Some of the people allegedly lined up for consideration are pillars from opposition who were handpicked due to their hand working character, outstanding leadership experience and commitment to serve our…
The First Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Dr Riek Machar Teny, has told the press briefly that the kissing of their feet by Pope Francis should be taken serious by all our national leaders, because the process demonstrates that leaders are servants of the people and should always be in duty to serve. He alluded assiduously that the 2018 peace agreement is the responsibility of South Sudan leaders to deliver, “we did not just come to Rome to have our feet kissed, but to assure the Holy Father that we can lead our people”. The demagogic leader…