Author: Johnson Thembo
The main opposition politician in Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema has been detained by police on treason charges, his lawyer Jack Mwiimbu has said. However, he has not yet been formally charged and “we are definitely challenging the police action”, Mr Mwiimbu added. Police have not yet commented. However, on Sunday, the authorities accused Mr Hichelema of obstructing President Edgar Lungu’s motorcade. Mr Hichilema’s party, the United Party for National Development has denied any wrongdoing. It also complained that when the police raided Mr Hichilema’s house, they fired tear gas canisters into the building. Mr Hichilema still disputes the results of last…
Police has this morning sealed off premises housing Royal Theatre located at Plot 10 Berkley Road in Old Kampala, a home of performing arts run by the Rubaga South Member of Parliament Kato Lubwama. Kato had accumulated rent arrears covering a period of over five years and ignored an order by Mengo magistrates’ court to vacate the building. The order was based on a complaint lodged by the property owner Hajji Twaha Gwaivu. According to Gwaivu, Kato Lubwama started renting the building in 2008 at a cost of three million Shillings per month. He however started defaulting in 2011. After…
State Minister for Labor, Employment and Industrial relations Herbert Kabafunzaki has said that whatever is happening around him is a set up. He was speaking this to the Media at Buganda road court where he was brought for his first court hearing following the UGX 30M scandal. Kabaziguruka also added that he never called the gentleman from AYA group of companies for a meet up only sighting that he was at Serena Hotel for Lunch with his daughter. “I didn’t call that man from AYA to meet up. I was at Serena Hotel having lunch with my daughter.” Kabaziguruka said.…
Nkumba Select, MUBS and KIU were in exceptional form when the national beach soccer league during match day 13 at Lido Beach in Entebbe. Nkumba Select, the cup holders were 6-1 winners against Dalumba International with Uganda Sand Cranes striker and reigning beach soccer league MVP Roch Somoka scoring scoring five goals. KIU overcame MS Sand Lions 7-3 with team captain Jeff Akabway netting five goals. MUBS humiliated International University of East Africa 7-4 as YMCA and Talented shared the spoils in a six goal thriller. FULL Results: K.I U 07-03 M.S SAND LIONS Scorers Akabway Jeff (5) Joloobo Yusuf (1) Kyobe…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the Basoga region to educate their children so as to ensure they get a bright future. Kadaga made these remarks at the Women’s Day celebrations in Buyengo, Jinja on Saturday, 8th April 2017. “You have to study to be an important person in the country. All the women MPs here are professionals who have acquired a Bachelor’s degree. Some of them are leading committees within their area of expertise,” the Speaker said, adding that, “Girls, please study hard and focus on completing school before getting married.” The Speaker also called…
Minister Herbert Kabafunzaki’s co-accused, Mugabo Brian, has pleaded guilty and charged with corruption for soliciting UGX15m to ‘kill the case’ against AYA Brothers’ Muhammad Hamid. Mugabo has accepted hiding UGX5m which had been accepted by State Minister for Labor, Employment and Industrial relations Herbert Kabafunzaki. Mugabo has also admitted that everything stated by prosecution is true Counsel Kenneth Muhangi (Kabafunzaki’s lawyer) has also presented three sureties as requested by court for Minister Kabafunzaki’s bail application. State prosecutor asks court for stringent bail terms including hefty amounts of money, passport & a land title. State prosecutor also wants Minister Kabafunzaki…
Former presidential aspirant Moureen Kyalya has blasted famous activists Dr. Stella Nyanzi and FDC’s Ingrid Turinawe for uttering out irresponsible statements against the first family. She says that all mothers of Uganda are heroes’ since the day you pushed their first child and became a co-creator with God but if they think they will become heroes by insulting and attacking their superiors then they have been misled. Kyalya also adds that all the women need to take a leaf from the Oxfam International Director Winnie Byanyima’s approach of not involving in personal fights but instead uses the appropriate means to…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah has encouraged the youth in Masaka district to seize the opportunity of existing government projects to make money and improve their welfare. Rt. Hon Oulanyah made these remarks at a function to distribute seeds to the youth in Masaka District by Hon Sarah Babirye (Youth, Central). “I am here to talk you about life. Your life is in your hands; you must take charge of it,” he said. He told the youth in Masaka that it is important for them to establish and map out their purpose in life. “If you…
Butambala legislator Hon. Muwanga Kivumba has accused the Uganda police and all security organs for being responsible for all the insecurities in the country. Sighting the unfortunate incidences that happened in the great Masaka region, he said people behind the attacks are fully trained and these are the crime preventers that were trained by government and later left jobless. “A year ago, they trained over a million crime preventers. However, these people are used and dumped. What is the sustainability strategy for crime preventers? The people behind crime in Uganda are trained by police.” Kivumbi said. Apparently residents of area…
If there is an artist who has set a standard and footsteps for young people to follow, the Ghetto President Bobi Wine deserves credit. Amidst all the ongoing misunderstanding between him and the Buganda Land board officials who recently demolished his Multimillion One Love Beach project, Bobi Wine still vows loyalty to the King of Buganda. Bobi Wine also participated in the Kabaka’s Run that was held in Lubiri where he was seen jubilating and feeling excited to be part of the prestigious event. After the run, Bobi Wine posted this Luganda statement on his facebook page that was mainly…