Author: Johnson Thembo
Ntungamo municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Gerald Karuhanga has described the ruling National resistance Movement as a Kiosk owned by one man called President Museveni. Speaking while appearing on NBS frontline, the youthful lawmaker noted that president Museveni has unquestionable powers in the party to an extend of having immunity from election. He added that if the ruling party was serious and having prospects of surviving beyond today and tomorrow, efforts of creating a platform for peaceful transition of power would have been prioritized yesterday following the decades Museveni has ruled the country. “When the president took power, I was…
Kitigum Member of Parliament Hon. Beatrice Anywar has blasted her former political party the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Speaking in an exclusive interview with NTV, Anywar described FDC as a party of losers, full of intrigue and hate. She noted that her decision to aspire on an independent ticket during the recently climaxed 2016 general elections was after a series of numerous wars within the party that were plotting to her collapse politically. On speaking about Besigye and his capacity to lead Uganda, Anywar said that Besigye is a jealous person who does not want other people’s decisions…
As the ruling National Resistance Movement continues to find ways of keeping the party at the helm with dignity, efforts to have indisciplined members punished seem to be becoming another mega flop as lawmakers embark on outsmarting the party resolutions. The same way the rebel MPs where last time threatened, unlawfully suspended and efforts later turned down by the courts of law, another episode seems to be emerging following the fate of the lawmakers that voted against age limit. It should be noted that immediately after passing the age limit bill, the party secretariat vowed to punish all that opposed…
Sunday night Liquid Silk Bugolobi ushered in Christmas in style as the establishment celebrated its third anniversary. The all-night masquerade party attracted many loyal customers as the establishment threw a swanky Christmas Eve party The Bugolobi-based club that is known for catering to Kampala’s elite party goers threw a Masquerade Party – with masks, and open bar. On arrival guests were handed masks before they settled into the well adorned club. Once inside, attendees were serenaded by the usual high-end ambience and service that clients have grown accustomed to expect from Liquid Silk. At exactly midnight, and as DJ Slick…
As the year twitches, the annual HiPiPo Music Awards is one of the most anticipated events that hype the thrill of partying all night long as we celebrate fruits of Talent passion and hardwork. The prestigious Award categories highlight excellent works of art from over 15 African countries. The nominations feature among other artists from Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal and Congo with collaborations featuring artists of USA and Jamaican decent. Innocent Kawooya, CEO HiPipo noted that HiPipo Music Awards, Africa categories further reflect HiPipo’s broad embrace, celebration, and…
Conservative Party (CP) President Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi has this afternoon lampoon the ruling National Resistance Movement over age limit. Speaking during a multi-party press conference held in Katonga Road, Lukyamuzi described the pro age limit removal lawmakers as greedy and unpatriotic. He noted that its unfortunate selected people were fooled and decided to sell their country simply because of money as if they shall go with it in graves. The former Lubaga South lawmaker added that there is nothing that would revive Uganda’s economy and diplomatic supremacy like having a peaceful transition of power regardless of the political party.…
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of parliament who defied their party stand and voted against the movement of the age limit bill to committee stage have been applauded for promoting public interest. Speaking while appearing on KFM Hot seat, the Executive Director Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies Godber Tumushabe, described their action as heroic and have all gone down IN the books of Uganda’s history. Tumushabe noted that every sensible person can block the only window leading to a democratic and peaceful transition of power. Yesterday 317MPs voted in favor of the age limit bill, 97 including…
Speaker of Parliament has tactically blocked the suspended Members of Parliament from casting their votes on Age limit bill at a critical time when their presence is much needed like a drop of water in a desert. Speaking during today’s afternoon setting, Kadaga observed that Court process cannot be served on parliament within the precincts of Parliament when the House is in session. She added that even the two members of Parliament Hon. Medard Lubega Ssegoona and Hon. Wilfred Nuwagaba who were arrested trying to serve Court process on Parliament suffer the same fate. “I want to ask you not…
The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has presented its report to Parliament on the Constitution amendment Bill, for Second Reading. The Constitution (Amendment)(No.2) Bill, 2017, which was presented on Monday, 18th December 2017, seeks to amend Article 102(b) in order to repeal the upper age limit of a presidential aspirant, which is currently at 75 years. Article 183(2) (b) seeks to increase the number of days within which an aggrieved presidential candidate can file a presidential election petition and Article 259 and 262 provides for the time within which to hold presidential, parliamentary and local government council elections. The Chairperson…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has blocked attempts by legislators to probe Foreign Affairs Minister, Sam Kutesa, over links to a bribery case before a US Court. Ntungamo Municipality MP, Hon. Gerald Karuhanga (Ind.), who raised the issue, also demanded that the Minister steps aside to pave way for a free and fair investigation into the allegations. He said that by staying in office, the Minister would use his position to fail the investigation process. “The likelihood of the Minister influencing investigations is high. The proposed motion was not for a censure, but it meant to allow a free…