Author: Johnson Thembo
The Uganda Local Governments Association has condemned the recent conduct of some of its members who poured water on the minister of justice and constitutional Affairs Maj General Kahinda Otafiire On Saturday. In a statement signed by George Mutabaazi, the president of the Uganda Local Government Association who is also the Chairperson Lwengo District Local government, said that the association deeply regrets the conduct of its members. The Association which brings together all the district and lower local governments in Uganda held a consultative meeting at the Mandela National Stadium Namboole, with Gen. Otafiire invited as chief guest. However, some…
Veteran educationist Fagil Mande has attacked local government and the public servants over moral bankruptcy. Speaking while appearing on NBS Television on Tuesday Morning, The former boss of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) decried the manner portrayed during the weekend when a section of Local government officials poured Water on Gen. Kahinda Otafiire the Justice and Constitutional affairs Minister. Kahinda who had been asked by the president to represent him at the conference organised by the Uganda Local government Association (ULGA) for district leaders including LC5, LC3 chairpersons and district speakers at the Mandela National Stadium Namboole, in Wakiso district…
Famous presidential adviser on Media affairs Tamale Mirundi has also attacked the Kampala Minister Hon. Betty Kamya over her controversial statements about the President. Tamale described Kamya’s political career as one without future especially without President Museveni. “What else do you expect from the mouth of Betty Kamya, she knows that her career as a politician in Uganda without President Museveni is as short as her eyebrows.” Tamale stated. The veteran Journalist also said that Kamya is a political failure who has moved from different political parties where she has a record in scooping poor results. “She was chased from…
The Total CHAN 2018 Qualifier between Uganda Cranes and South Sudanese Bright Stars match during the weekend in a gigantic style as the pearl of Africa saw rivals sweat plasma. Uganda Cranes humiliated neighbors South Sudan 5-1 during the return leg at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Kampala on Saturday as detailed below in pictures.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that any Ugandan and whoever is discussing about the removal of age limit from the constitution is idle and lack what to do. He made these remarks during the press briefing for Uganda’s Giants Club Conservation and Tourism Investment Forum where he added that he is busy with his work as the head of State. ”Those debating age limit, what are you debating? Who has brought that proposal? Don’t waste your time with people who don’t have what to do, I have heard them but I am busy with my work.” He said. He…
The Rakai District woman legislator Hon. Juliet Suubi Kyinyamatama has joined the quee of Hon. Ibrahim Abriga (Arua Municipality), Minister Evelyn Anite to back the scrapping off of the presidential age limit from the constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Kinyamatama says that denying President Museveni a chance to stand again in 2021 because he will above 75 years is a sign of political backwardness since it does not consider inclusion thus relating it to the notorious ‘Animal Farm’ story. She notes that the Country needs to adopt our own move of running our state not adopting western cultures because…
The State Minister of Lands Hon. Betty Amongi has called upon the general public to welcome the proposed Article 26 Land acquisition amendment 2017 citing that it’s derived to ease service delivery. Speaking during the press conference held at Uganda Media Center on Tuesday 18th July, Amongi added the proposed amendment of article 26 of the 1995 Constitution will enable Government to take possession of or acquire property upon payment of the compensation awarded by the Government while any resolution of disputes to determine the additional amount claimed by the property owner is ongoing. She added that this will curb…
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the cooperation between Uganda and the international atomic energy agency (IAEA). IAEA is supporting Uganda in Cancer management and training of scientists in nuclear energy. Rugunda made the remarks today while opening the 28th technical working group meeting of the African Regional Cooperation Agreement for Research and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Uganda is promoting peaceful application of atomic energy in Cancer management, food and agriculture, industry and water resource management. The mention raises fear about nuclear weapons and threats to the environment but some participants at…
Veteran Journalist Mulindwa Mukasa has dismissed claims of featuring on the list of 23 Ugandan prisoners in China were set to be hanged over drug trafficking offences. Speaking to the Insider, The former president of the Human Rights Network for Journalists (HNRJ) Uganda noted that though has traveled several countries across the Globe, he has never been in China. Mukasa also cited that the Name indicated on the list JOSEPH MULINDWA MUKASA is not his and he has never been called Joseph at any one time. He however stresses the fact that he neither uses drugs, nor associates with them…
The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has urged Ugandans to plant more trees in order to preserve the environment, and to also enjoy the positive outcomes of climate change. “You have all heard about climate change. If we do not plant more trees, we shall face its negative impacts,’’ she said. She made the remarks on, 16th July 2017 during celebrations to mark the 95th anniversary of St. Henry’s College, Kitovu where she also emphasized that climate change had serious negative consequences, noting that there are some physical features that are no longer existing because of the changing…