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The opposition JEEMA president and city lawyer Asuman Basalirwa has said that the current Land probe chaired by Justice Catherine Bamugemereire is not being viable to solve the land dispute. Speaking while appearing on NBS TV on Thursday morning, Basalirwa added that the commission is only helpful in revealing the impunity related to land in Uganda but not providing solutions to the rows. “We need to also be aware that the impunity starts from the President and flows right through to the bottom.” Basalirwa said. He also spotted holes in the proposed land amendment bill of 2017 especially on the…
Rwandans living in Uganda have turned up in big numbers to vote for the president of their choice at the Rwanda High commission at Nakayima road in Kitante ahead of the general polls tomorrow. Voters have come from different corners of the country and voting is apparently underway. According to the Rwanda Ambassador to Uganda Maj Gen Frank Mugambage, said that the voter turn up is so promising and still so peaceful. In the race are three candidates; incumbent Paul Kagame of the RPF, Frank Habineza from the Green Party of Rwanda and Philip Mpayimana an independent candidate. Meanwhile, according…
The Democratic Party vice president Hon. Mukasa Mbidde has been arrested and whisked off to the Central Police Station. Mbidde was holding a press conference at the Party offices on City House ahead of the march to the constitutional square where he was intercepted by police dressed in plain clothes. This incident sparked off fist fights between DP youths and the police thus causing more arrests. Since last week, DP has continuously issued a statements calling on members of the public to come in large numbers to show solidarity against the move to remove age limits in a campaign dubbed…
In the eyes of some voters Philippe Mpayimana, a fresh-faced former journalist who is running for president of Rwanda, is just a clown. Otherwise, they ask, why would he be running against longtime President Paul Kagame? Some of Mpayimana’s campaign venues are nearly empty of people, underscoring a widespread belief among Rwandans that Friday’s election is just another coronation for Kagame, who won 93 percent of the votes in the last election. In the tidy capital, Kigali, there is little hint of the coming vote. Presidential candidates are barred from putting campaign posters in most public places, including schools and…
The anti-corruption court in Kololo yesterday remanded the former Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Managing Director, Mr Paul Kihika on charges of embezzlement and causing financial loss of about Shs. 33 million to the organisation. The charges were read to Mr Kihika 40, by Grade One Magistrate Ms Pamella Lamunu though he denied the charges. The Magistrate explained to Mr Kihika his right to bail but he had no lawyer or anyone to stand surety for him and in that regard he was remanded to Luzira Prison until August 7, 2017. Mr Kihika’s woes began in 2014 when a trail of…
Beleaguered Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament Wakayima Musoke Nsereko has expressed admission of guilt to his supporters over his extended help to Semeo Nsubuga during the Kabaka’s 24th Coronation Ceremony held In Mityana district during the weekend. Speaking while appearing on Salt TV, Wakayima said that though he did the act in good faith to rescue his colleague Semeo, it’s unfortunate that the embattled legislator has not appreciated his efforts. “I am regretting why I had to give a helping hand to my honorable colleague for he instead failed to appreciate my help. Making matters worse, My supporters are so…
The land commission of inquiry has summoned Justice and constitutional affairs minister, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire for fraudulently selling off government land. The team led by Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, Kahinda is expected to be grilled about the government property located on plots 60-62 Aldina Road in Jinja that was allegedly sold off to Movit boss, Simpson Birungi fraudulently/irregularly. The property is has since 1967 been occupied by 10 traders of Aldina Twegayise traders Union but was in 2014 sold to Birugi at only 2.3 million shillings.
Busiro East legislator Hon. Medard Lubega Segona Kalyamagwa has vowed to launch special investigation into the death of the 12 Uganda People’s Defense forces officers who died on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia during the weekend. Speaking while appearing on Salt TV this morning, Medard added that though it’s an unfortunate event, UPDF as an organization needs to be squeezed since on several occasions they release wrong numbers of those confirmed dead thus smuggling in other bodies later on. The celebrated proficient lawyer expressed pity for the Fallen UPDF soldier who succumbed to Al shabab Militants while on a peace…
Three female candidates vying for South Sudan’s representation to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have been elected unopposed today. Those elected unopposed include Ann Itto, Gai Nhial Deng Nhial from the ruling SPLM party led by President Kiir and Wudo Jeremiah Odok, an independent candidate. Their victory was ensured as they were lone female candidates for the post. Voting for male contestants from different political parties including independent candidates was adjourned until Thursday in parliament for the country’s representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly. A total of 26 names have been presented to the MPs out of whom…
Human Rights Watch proposed in a report released on Tuesday that nine men, including President Salva Kiir, former Vice President turned rebel leader Riek Machar, and seven other commanders, should face sanctions in view of the mounting evidence of their responsibility for grave violations during the conflict in South Sudan. The other seven generals — six from the government side and one from the rebels.From the government side, the six are: Gen. Paul Malong Awan, former army chief of general staff and governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Lt. Gen. Bol Akot, who was in charge of the Gudele…