Author: Johnson Thembo
The US Ambassador to Uganda, Ms Deborah Malac, has condemned the continued police brutality and arrests to the Ugandans and the non-governmental organizations In a statement posted on the official social media page of the embassy on Thursday, Malac said that the on-going arrests by security forces of opponents of the proposal to remove the presidential age limit is a break down in the space for democratic and freedom of expression. Ambassador Malac says the security crackdown and raids on two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) risked “tarnishing” Uganda’s image globally. “The United States is deeply concerned that recent arrests and raids…
As Uganda police forces embark of mega deployments in Kampala city, Anti-age limit removal protests have rocked Lira Town. According to the Youth who held placards written on words like ‘Enough is Enough’ said that it’s the right time government respected the constitution for the sake of the future generation. However as the group matched peacefully in the town, police officers reacted with dispersing them using teargas an event that brought business in the area at a standstill for about an hour. Police yesterday warned Ugandans against holding anti age limit demonstrations and instead directed them to use media houses…
The Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura has issued guidelines to be followed by people planning to hold demonstrations that involve processions tomorrow in regard to the debate on the removal of the presidential age limit. In a letter dated 20th September, Kayihura strongly reveals that there shall be no demonstrations will be allowed especially in the capital Kampala, and other cities and towns, and much less near the parliamentary building. “Those planning to hold demos were advised to use other means, other than processions such as TV networks, radios and other electronic and print media or indoor meetings.”…
The Kasese Municipality lawmaker Hon. Robert Centenary has again nailed the ruling party legislators peddling the proposed constitutional amendment. The shadow minister added that even the Bible states it clearly that there is time for everything citing that though President might have been a good leader, but he needs to accept that what he failed to fulfill in 31years cannot be fulfilled in the next five year. revealing to us, the humble legislator further compared him medication noting that Expired drugs will remain expired however superior the brand might be. ‘It’s obscene to repackage them and extend the expiry date…
Kyadondo East legislator Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has asked for a national referendum on the controversial presidential age limit removal from the constitution. In a detailed letter dated 16th September directed to the Electoral Commission, Bobi Wine heighted article 1 of the Uganda constitution that states that ‘Power belongs to the people’, therefore creating need for all Ugandans to be consulted in a referendum. A referendum is a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. The lawmaker adds that some of the politicians have…
Raymond Mujuni is a 23 year old investigative reporter with a number of recognitions, awards and praises to his name has joined the Kira Road based Television. News reaching our desk reveals Mujuni threw in the towel at the former station following the delay in his contract renewal. The move, sparked a series of questions with some people accusing NBS Television for poaching employees from their counterparts. However NBS revealed that Poaching only occurs in high growth industries with specialized skills and an enormous desire to keep the top game rolling. ”A clever investor with money and a long time…
As all the eyes, minds and thoughts of majority Ugandans remain fastened on how Thursday’s parliamentary session, the day the controversial age limit bill will be tabled. Now, Col. Ibrahim Abiriga Vs Hon. Bernard Atiku’s saga has intensified the zeal of ‘Kojikwatako’ diehards. On a special note, we briefly unleash to you Hon. Bernard Atiku, the man who forced the talkative col. Ibrahim Abiriga into silence after showering him with countless magic punches. Abiriga has to seek the help of a one litre bottle of water to regain his senses. Who is Atiku Atiku is a Member of Parliament representing…
Lubaga North constituency legislator Hon. Moses Kasibante has also thrown his weight behind the team warming up to trash the proposed constitutional amendment. Speaking to the Insider early this morning, the soft-spoken leader said that he will not accept the constitution to be castrated by self-centered, unpatriotic and corrupt people. Betty Kamya’s biggest rival added that though government officials are splashing tax payer’s money in the bid of corrupting legislators, it’s high time they got exposed. Kasibante also called upon his voters to jointly support him in the struggle since the scrapping off of age limit from the constitution does…
Lwemiyaga constituency legislator Hon. Theodore Sekikubo has refused to apologize to president Museveni following the recent utterances on the controversial age limit removal. Speaking while appearing on NBS Television early this morning, the former Rebel MP added that he will die protecting the constitution and rule of law. “I swore to protect and defend the constitution. I have no apologies whatsoever over what I said. I shall stand and offer the best I can to the last atom.” Sekikubo said. He added that the recent police summons could be the consequences in a bad system because he has a right…
Sadati Waliggo, a Correspondent of Red Pepper newspaper in Lyantonde District was acquitted of the charges of criminal defamation by Lyantonde Magistrates Court. “I find that the Prosecution did not prove or place the accused person on the scene of crime in participation yet every element of the offence has to be proved beyond reasonable doubt. On that basis I find that the Prosecution failed to prove the guilt of Sadat Waligo on the offence of criminal libel and I hereby acquit him and set him free. The charge is dismissed,” ruled the Lyantonde Grade One Magistrate Muhinda Tadeo on…