Author: Johnson Thembo
Ghetto President and Kyadondo East By-election Parliamentary race candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert has casted his vote amidst Heavy police deployment. Though police was at its peak, Bobi Wine’s supporters never gave it a break to scream and shout his name high. He was escorted by his wife Itungo Barbie and the environment was characterized with excitement. However although police earlier on
The Member of Parliament representing Kalungu west Hon. Joseph Ssewungu has attacked the Presidential Handshake beneficiaries describing them as corrupt and unpatriotic. Though the law provides and gives president unquestionable powers to award and donate to individuals and organizations, the legislator insists that it was uncalled for since they were executing the duties they are paid for which were even fully facilitated by the state. He added that the beneficiaries were supposed to be offered certificates of appreciation not Tax payers that would be taken to other departments like Health, Works or Education. However in response to his argument, one…
Around 50 people have been killed in Bria, in the Central African Republic, when clashes broke out between rival armed factions despite the signing a day earlier of a truce deal, the mayor of the town has said. Bodies lay in the streets of Bria, around 580km northeast of the capital, Bangui, and dozens more people were treated for shotgun wounds after fighting erupted at dawn on Tuesday. “I can say there are around 50 dead. There are 42 bodies that were taken to the hospital. There are also bodies in the neighbourhoods that have not been picked up yet,”…
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye has attacked the First Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali for fueling the Apaa clashes that have claimed a number of people citing that he has special interest in Adjumani district. Speaking during a press conference held at Katonga road on Thursday Morning, Besigye also called for an independent count into the matter by the government since if nothing is done more innocent people are going to continue dying. He also related this scenario to that happened in the Rwenzori region mostly in Kasese district last Year in November that claimed over 100 people.…
Sound prints Management and Voltage Music (Kent Koojo and Michael Flosso) have thrown another spectacular action packed House party plot dubbed ‘The Flashlights party’. Following the success of the previous house, beach, boat cruise and club parties, this time round the thrill will be jammed on Iddi day at Voltage House in Kireka near Agenda. Kenyan Dance veteran Wyre is also expected to pope in the country for the same business and it’s this specific day their awesome Pull up Remix Video and the latest Kampala anthem ‘Stamina’ will be unveiled. The mighty party will be hosted by Record TV’s…
Former presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye, says the reading of the budget has now become a ceremonial event and has nothing to do with the welfare of the population. Speaking to NTV at his home in Kasangati, Wakiso district. Besigye insisted that “The budget is meaningless and actually useless” Besigye also said Ugandans should wait for what President Museveni wants but not what is written in the Budget. He added that Museveni’s mission is how to consolidate power but not help the common man serving on one meal or even sleeping on an empty stomach. “When we started, we had…
Former ethics and integrity minister Hon. Miria Matembe has described President Museveni’s longevity in power is a disaster to this country. Speaking during the NBS TV talks-how, Matembe further added that Peace is not just the absence of guns shooting citing that President Museveni is always at war with Ugandans in terms like keeping people in stingy poverty and denying them basic needs of life. Matembe also added a leader who promises something and does the contrary is not worth of a leader since the money she pays in taxes go to State House and then distributed to a few…
The former leader of opposition and Agago county Member of Parliament Hon. Ogenga Latigo has attacked president Museveni for making empty and false promises to Ugandans. “President Museveni said his long stay in power has made him experienced. This means he is not going anytime soon. In 2006, Museveni promised to construct Karuma in 44 months. He has been leading this government of lies.” Latigo said. This statement was in response to the recently concluded National budget where he described the budget as a ritual that gives an opportunity to allow government to formally use the money. “Fundamentally, what was…
The Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao has warned the head of state President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni not to dare amending the constitution to favor him stay for another term. Speaking while appearing on NBS Frontline talk-show on Thursday night, Mao said that there will be a fight if Museveni makes any attempt. “I’m sure this is President Museveni’s last term in office. There will be a fight when he tries to injure our constitution”. Mao Bitterly said. Mao also said that for the years president Museveni has governed Uganda, its only him, his family members and a selected few…
EastLink Communications is glad to announce the second edition of the prestigious TEM Awards 2017 with more categories. From Jinja to Kumi, Manafwa to Tororo, TEM Awards are the only awards in the entire Eastern region that distinguishes the efforts of media practitioners in the region. According to Mr. Wabukye David one of the Public Relations Officer EastLink Communications, says that Since most Awards and recognitions jam up and concentrate around kampala leaves the upcountry media talent unrecognized hence slaying their morale. ”With these Awards, Upcountry Media will be motivated and recognized. The Awards covers over 47 Media houses…