Author: Johnson Thembo
Uganda and Equatorial Guinea have entered a wide range of agreements that will see the two countries expand their ties in oil and gas management, economic and technical cooperation, among others The agreements were signed at the conclusion of bilateral talks between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, who is on a state visit to Uganda. President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who arrived in the country this afternoon, was formally received by his host President Museveni. The receiving ceremonies at State House, Entebbe included a 21-gun salute. Later, the two leaders led their respective…
Following the kicking out of the Kyadondo East MP Apollo Katinti from the house, what was always described as allegation has finally been brought to light. Famous Ghetto gladiator Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has officially revealed his ambitions to take over the topmost seat in the area. Speaking to the insider, Bobi wine says he wants to give the people of Kyadondo East a different kind of leadership the leadership that will not just turn them into followers but make them aggressive leaders. Omubanda wa Kabaka insists that he is running on an Independent ticket something he described…
How can we have drought for a year and it even becomes a crisis yet we have the biggest water reserve in Africa, says Dr Kizza Besigye While addressing Journalist at his Katonga Offices, the four time presidential candidate said the only crisis we have in this country is the regime itself a regime for 30 years which does not have even a food reserve. ‘’Mr Museveni eats our food, sleeps in our houses, drives our cars but still has the arrogance of saying that he is not our servant’’ yet instead of investing in Agriculture they are busy building…
Ministry of Water and Environment handed sites for the construction of Ngora-Nyero-Kumi and Palisa water supply and sanitation systems in April 2017 to M/s China GEO Engineering Corporation under the supervision of M/s Fichtner Water and Transportation in association with M&E Associates Ltd. The construction is to be completed by June 2019, 14months construction period. The construction of the systems is financed by the World Bank under the Water Management and Development project (WMDP) and Government of Uganda. The cost of construction of Ngora-Nyero-Kumi water Supply is UGX 25,435,818,951 and for Pallisa water Supply and sanction system is UGX 18,034,873,703.…
Veteran Judge Prof. George Kanyeihamba has decried the security status in the country sighting that it’s only God protecting Ugandans but not the police. Speaking while appearing on NBS Television early this week, he added that government has been appearing in matters which it’s not concerned with and becomes irrelevant in issues that matter. Kanyehamba also said that whatever is happening the country where people are being killed like insects and anonymous letters threatening people doesn’t sound well or give confidence to the citizens. “God is the only protector that we are left with as Ugandans. Don’t talk about security,…
President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, tasted the sweet Kiganda kagunju dance something that made him deliver an adorable smile to the delegation from the pearl of Africa. Obiang is in Uganda on a two day state visit at the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. He was yesterday afternoon formally received by his host President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe, who accorded him full state honors including a 21-gun salute. At the formal welcome ceremonies, the visiting Equatorial Guinea Head of State inspected a guard of honor mounted by a detachment of the Uganda People’s…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga, has called on all representatives of the major organs for policy and implementation within Parliament to embrace Corporate Governance as one way of fostering the working relationship between the Parliamentary Commission and the Board of Management. “Corporate governance has a central role in the management of sustainable institutions, and establishes transparency, integrity and accountability which are key pillars. These, in turn, help build the confidence required of leaders today,” she said. The Speaker made these remarks at the official opening of a two days retreat of the parliamentary commission and members of…
Members of parliament have tasked the state Minister of Finance and planning Hon. David Bahati to explain to the country where he got powers to exempt taxes on some goods being imported in the country. This accusation follows the move by the ministry exempt taxes over imported rice for 4 months as one way to reduce the food crisis in the country. “The idea behind tax exemption on unprocessed rice is for the rice to go down from 4000 to 3000.” Minister Bahati. This issues raised a lot of concerns in yesterday’s plenary session as Dokolo MP Cecilia Ogwal wanted…
First lady who double as the minister of Education and sports Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni has vowed to investigate the quality of pads and activities of NGOs involved in providing free sanitary pads to girls in different parts of the country. Janet made these remarks while appearing before the Parliamentary Education Committee on Wednesday afternoon. She added that some of the Non-Governmental Organizations involved in providing sanitary pads are not fully regulated. Following the numerous concerns by different members of Parliament, Janet pledged to deliver a fully compiled response on the matter. The minister revealed that currently only a few NGOs…
Emmanuel Adebayor has joined Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir on an 18-month contract for an undisclosed fee. The former Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham striker, 32, had been a free agent since leaving Crystal Palace in the summer. He represented Togo at at the African Cup of Nations earlier this month, but they failed to qualify for the knockout stages, finishing bottom of Group C. Istanbul Basaksehir are currently second in the Super Lig table. “He was one of the players on our transfer short list,” said director Mustafa Erogut. “He returned with a positive report and we then contacted Adebayor.…