Author: Johnson Thembo
The Rt.Hon. Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah has called on Members of Parliament to spare time for exercise so as to ensure good health. Oulanyah said that many people give excuses that they do not have time to do physical exercise which he described as laziness. “I pity those who say that they do not have time for exercise; unforteunately, the time to die will find you,” he said. The Deputy Speaker made these remarks while opening the Health Camp aimed at testing Ministers and Members of Parliament for non-communicable diseases on Wednesday, 5th April 2017. The camp is being held…
There have been Gunshots in Toroma Katakwi district as police tried to block the Forum for Democratic Party officials from distributing Relief to the hungry people. The team led by former presidential spirant Dr.Kiiza Besigye had planned to offer relief in form of food to the area residents who have been affected by famine. Speaking to to journalists Mr Francis Tumwesigye, acting RPC said that they needed to examine the food before they allow the FDC party members to distribute it. According to the secretary general to FDC Harold Kaija, about five people have been injured.
For some time now Dr Kizza Besigye, the four-time presidential candidate and loser, and some of his political allies have been going around the country making many false claims. In spite of the clear provocations, false insinuations and misrepresentations of material facts, government had deliberately ignored Mr. Besigye, and he has not on his own found the decency for self-restraint. Among the many falsehoods Mr. Besigye has pandered are; 1. That he won the 2016 presidential elections with 52% votes cast, but that he was cheated Consequent upon that false claim Besigye has been calling for an independent election…
Early this morning, there has been drama at Fufa House in Mengo as a police officer was shot and injured between the scuffle between the Moses Magogo and Dan Walusimbi Fufa factions. Following this unfortunate incident, FUFA has has finally given its take and informed the public how business has calmed down and business is going on smoothly. “Following the invasion of FUFA House on Wednesday morning by Dan Walusimbi and group, an unfortunate incident happened when a police officer got shot. We would like to inform the football stakeholders that business is running normally at FUFA House and ready…
Uganda’s leading opposition party the Forum for Democratic Party (FDC) has again volunteered to offer relief food to starving Ugandans Eastern region of the country. According the party’s Secretary General Harold Kaija, says the party today has taken relief to Katakwi one of the districts that have been hit by famine. “Today The Citizen Relief Initiative in conjunction with FDC and the People’s Government are heading to Katakwi to give out relief food to Ugandans who are hit by famine. We shall have two rallies and two distributing centres. At Tokoma S/C and Magoro S/C.” Harold Posted on his page.…
Parliament has today, Tuesday 4th April, 2017, tasked the government to pronounce itself on the status of Uganda’s membership to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Legislators said that they had heard contradictory statements from the government about its intention to either remain or exit the ICC. The discussion ensued following a presentation by the Attorney General, Hon. William Byaruhanga’s of a statement on the position of Uganda regarding the ICC. This was in response to a concern tabled by Hon. Ojara Okin (Chwa West) that Uganda was in the process of withdrawing from ICC, yet there are pending…
As its always said that everybody has that spectacular day he/she can’t forget, Comedian Kafeero Innocent Toby aka Dr. T will always have a story to tell till when he grows grey hair. Comedian Dr.Timale who rose to fame for mimicking one of the most celebrated political analysts Tamale Mirundi recently meet veteran soldier Brig. Kaisrye Gwanga. According to The comedian could not hold this excitement, rushed on his Facebook page to post about the milestone of meeting one of friends. Speaking to the Insider, the comedian added that Brig. Gwanga is one of role models and he is one…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is raring to go again for Manchester United and believes his team-mates will claim a coveted top-four spot in the Premier League. Ibrahimovic is expected to lead the line again against Everton on Tuesday night after serving a three-match domestic ban. United, who lie five points behind rivals Manchester City – albeit with a game in hand, have exited the FA Cup and slipped up at home with a goalless draw against West Brom in his absence. But the man who has netted 15 times in the top flight this season has declared himself ready to…
Uganda has not made any attempt to withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court Attorney General William Byaruhanga has said. He was presenting before parliament, a statement on the status of Uganda’s membership to The Hague based court following fears that Uganda was likely to end its relationship with the court, in the wake of withdrawals by South Africa, Burundi and The Gambia. The three had announced intentions to withdraw from the Rome Statute, claiming that the court has been used to persecute African leaders. However, The Gambia rescinded the position after its authoritarian…
Former presidential candidaye Dr. KIizza Besigye has delivered a touching message for the Eastern Region FDC leaders. Speaking during the training session, Besigye embarked on the idea of peaceful transition of power and nonviolence as sighted below. PRESENTATION BY PRESIDENT KIZZA BESIGYE AT THE FDC WORKSHOP IN SOROTI. In his As you all know, Teso was the throbbing heart beat of FDC when the party was founded. But when you are strong, you will be attacked. So Teso, because it has been so fruitful, it has been focus of attack. We shall therefore share remarks that will recast where…