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Former presidential advisor Tamale Mirundi has praised Brig. Kasirye Gwanga for the incident that happened over the weekend of burning the tractor he found on his piece of land in Lweza. Speaking while appearing on NBS TV early this morning, Tamale said that there is no need of negotiating with thieves citing that the only language they understand is mob Justice. “Brigadier Kasirye Gwanga’s heroic action of burning the tractor of those land grabbers is very right and it serves as an eye opener that the state mafia involved in land grabbing understands only one language of mob justice.” He…
Veteran bush war fighter Brig Kasirye Gwanga has bragged of burning a grader he found at his daughter’s land in Lubowa on Entebbe Road and vowed to “deal ruthlessly with land grabbers.” Kasirye who is apparently being investigated by the Uganda Police officials, says he is not bothered with any body’s opinion but all he did was to fight for his property citing that he cannot negotiate with thieves. When we contacted a close relative revealed that the retired officer is now looking for whoever took the grader in the land that he does not own. It is said that…
Famous former State House press secretary Tamale Mirundi has confessed love for the opposition Form for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Gen. Mugisha Muntu. Speaking while appearing on NBS Television on Tuesday Morning, Tamale added that Muntu is a man of his word and not treacherous like majority opposition leaders. “Mugisha Muntu is one person I respect. I’ve never received information that he goes to state house in the night.” Said Tamale. He also credited him for respect of government institutions like the Uganda People’s defense Forces (UPDF) he once commanded. “I believe in what he says, he’s a respected…
Minister of Information and national guidance Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has accused the opposition of spreading falsehood to the communities on Land Amendment Bill. The minster puts the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) officials in spotlight for confusing people saying government wants to grab their land without compensation. Tummwebaze however also urges the general public to welcome the proposed Article 26 Land acquisition amendment 2017 citing that it’s derived to ease service delivery. The proposed Land amendment bill has caused a lot of speculation and criticism from both Government, opposition and civil society organization with fear that it is intended…
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma wants the African National Congress to identify and punish party members who voted against him in a no-confidence motion in parliament last week. Some 30 ANC lawmakers supported the opposition motion in a secret ballot on Aug. 8, not enough for it to pass but the defection exposed rifts within the ANC that could weaken Zuma’s ability to influence the choice of next party leader at elections in December. Addressing an ANC meeting late on Sunday, Zuma called the defectors “people who have double hearts, one for the ANC and one for other parties,” and…
The Kampala City Lord mayor Elias Lukwago has called upon govern to re consider providing everlasting solutions for the street vendors. Speaking while appearing on Bukedde Television, Lukwago adds that there must be a formula for harmonious co-existence of the rich and the poor. “Much as there must be some order, the authority at city hall recognizes street vendors, hawkers and shop traders. Therefore, there must be a formula for harmonious co-existence of the rich and the poor.” He said. He added that In the meantime, Vendors should continue working on the gazetted streets which were passed by council as…
Lira Municipality Member of Parliament Jimmy Akena Obote has today been booed and heckled at Uganda Technical College, Lira Town. This follows the move by Lango Parliamentary Group to seek views of the people on the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2017. The Uganda People’s Congress party president took double stands and failed to articulate his stand an issue that provoked locals who even wanted to pull the microphone from him. It should be noted that Hon. Jimmy Akena is the son of former President Late Apollo Milton Obote and also doubles as the husband of Hon. Betty Amongi one of the…
Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked all losers dissatisfied with the election outcome to take constitutional measures to get redress but not causing violence. Uhuru made this statement while addressing the Media at Harambee house in Nairobi on 14th August where added that the government would not allow the disruption of other people’s lives and property in that process. “I will continue to appeal to those who are not satisfied to use the legal mechanism which has been created by our wonderful constitution because all Kenyans have a constitutional right to express themselves in a peaceful manner.” Uhuru said. It…
As the race for Uganda’s leading opposition party the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president draws closer, four of the 6 aspirants have successfully returned their forms and secured nominations for the race. The 58 year old Mugisha Muntu who has been the incumbent since 2012 will be facing five more FDC members for the FDC Leadership role, Moses Lukubira, Dan Matsiko and Byamugisha Moses have already been nominated. Speaking to The Insider shortly after being nominated, Muntu vowed to create a stronger party not only focused at uniting all Ugandans but also to take over power from the National…
The Kampla city Minister Hon. Betty Kamya has finally secured police backup for the city Council law enforcement team. In the meeting held at the office of the Prime Minister, the Uganda police team agreed to start working to ensure safety of KCCA law enforcement team as they execute their work. This follows the controversial death of a woman hawker who was allegedly chased by KCCA enforcement team generating public outcry. According to the Kampala metropolitan police commander Frank Mwesigwa and the Kampala minister Betty Kamya, both agreed that police intervention is needed to bring sanity in enforcement work. Mwesigwa…