Author: Johnson Thembo
President Donald Trump’s administration has vowed to continue supporting South Sudan if warring parties stop the ongoing conflict that has killed thousands of people and displaced millions, a delegation of the US legislators said. During a meeting with President Kiir on Thursday, the US lawmakers led by Christopher H. Smith, who is a member of Subcommittee on Africa Affairs in the US House of Representatives, emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the world’s youngest nation. The delegation further said Trump’s administration wants South Sudan to realize peace in order to receive support. “Why should you give money to…
Parliament has moved to block the approval of a Ushs 47.7 billion tax waiver in the Supplementary Expenditure of the Financial Year 2016/2017. The decision followed a recommendation in a report of the Budget Committee on the Supplementary Expenditure that out of the Ushs 77.2 billion released for tax expenditure; Ushs 47.7 billion which was a tax waiver, should be treated as a loss of public funds and should be recovered from the companies that benefitted from it. The Committee found that the circumstances and procedures followed by the Ministry of Finance in granting the exemption are not legally supported…
The Kampala City Lord Mayor Salongo Erias Lukwago has this afternoon hosted a World Bank Mission co-led by Mr. Martin Onyach Olaa and Madam Emma Wadie Hobson that has thoroughly carried out a research, and come up with a comprehensive report codenamed “Enhancing Economic Development and Job Creation in Greater Kampala”. The report seeks to profile greater Kampala’s economy, emphasizing it’s importance to Uganda’s development and job creation, and identifying main challenges as well as opportunities. The report further identifies key constraints to growth and competitiveness to Kampala firms. Finally, the report provides policy makers with recommendations and practical actions…
Match 65: Paidha Black Angels Vs Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Thursday, 15th June 2017 At Betway Green Light Stadium Entry Fees: 5000 (Ordinary) & 15,000 (VIP) The FUFA Competitions Department confirms the date (adjusted) for the final of FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17 in Green Light Stadium Arua (FUFA West Nile Region). The final shall be played on Thursday, 15th June 2017 “The date was changed from 10th June 2017 because the national team would be playing on the same day away to the Cape Verde Islands. So to accommodate the interests of key stake holders, Thursday, 15th June 2017…
High court has ordered Bank of Uganda to remove all the currency notes that were buried along famous city Tycoon Ivan Ssemwanga. According to the letter the dated 1st June, it indicates that this is done in respect of the country and the other countries like USA and South Africa whose currencies were buried too in the same grave. On this ground therefore, money has to be removed and put in circulation.
Legislators have demanded an apology from the Secretary to Treasury, Mr. Keith Muhakanizi, for failing to inform Parliament about a supplementary expenditure, an act contrary to the Constitution. The supplementary expenditure amounting to Shs 18.86b for the FY 2015/16 was allocated to, among others, the ministries of Local Government, Lands, Tourism and the Electoral Commission, and over 30 local governments. The Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, said that the apology was a sanction to the Secretary to Treasury, who also doubles as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, over his “conduct of not informing Parliament early.” Oulanyah said…
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta was today at Namugongo Catholic Basilica to pray for the beatification and eventual canonization of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. While addressing the people, Museveni thanked the Nyerere family and the Catholic Church in Tanzania for associating his Name with Namugongo and the Catholic Church in Uganda for welcoming our Tanzanian brothers and sisters. He added that as a pan Africanist, Museveni is a follower of Mwalimu Nyerere and Kwame Nkrumah. “I don’t believe in tribalism or sectarianism, I believe in Patriotism. The Uganda martyrs and Nyerere are bringing us together.” He stated. This gathering has become…
Carol Atuhirwe who was a subject of the #SaveCarol campaign has lost her battle with Cancer and passed away. #SaveCarol Campaign coordinator Muhereza Kyamutetera announced her death a few minutes ago. More details coming
Famous musician and self-proclaimed Ghetto Gladiator Robert Kyagulanyi Ssenta aka Bobi Wine has vowed to overwhelmingly win the Kyadondo East by-elected slated to take to take place at the end of June. Bobi Wine who was nominated to run the Member of Parliament Position on Wednesday clearly clarified that that this election is not about Political parties and colours but it’s about the power of the people. Speaking to the Insider.Ug, Omubanda Wa Kabaka added that for a long time, people of Kyadondo East have been facing the same challenges over and over something that has to come to an…
Rubaga south member of Parliament Hon. Kato Lubwana has said that he is not concerned about the by election happening in Kyadondo East. Speaking while appearing on CBS FM on Wednesday evening, Lubwama added that he has no candidate therefore he doesn’t care who wins the election. Though a number of performing arts personalities like Ronald Mayinja, Dr.Jose Chameleon among others have boldly supported Bobi Wine aka Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, Lubwama insists that he is busy lobbying for his constituency not any other thing. It should be remembered that Kato Lubwama by profession is a Comedian and a recording artist…