Author: Johnson Thembo
The Chief Justice, Bart M. Katureebe, on Thursday evening treated African Chief Justices and Presidents of Constitutional Courts to a dinner at his official residence on Nakasero Hill, Kampala. The dinner was one of the sideline events of the African Union Fourth Judicial Dialogue held at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, attended by delegates from 55 AU member states. Before he could make his brief welcome remarks, Justice Katureebe introduced his immediate family to his guests. He amused his fellow jurists when he reffered to his wife as a “little girl” whom he bragged of to have kept him…
At my tender age, I have almost entered every serious night hangout place and being honest what changes is only the locations but there is purely nothing new! However a 5 hour party session on the prestigious Kampala Sightseeing buses is something that has given me a 360 mood recharge that no bar or club had ever done! When people say ‘work without play makes John a dull boy’, trust me just a single night on board will make you wonder what nightlife party and fun would be without these spectacular innovation. Friday 1ST November the management of the Kampala…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today Presided over the pass out of 18 pilot cadets and 20 aeronautical graduates. This event happened at the Gulu Airforce wing where he congratulated the graduates for successfully completing this course. “The exceptional performance demonstrated here, with the fighter aircrafts, is very commendable. This training is vigorous and requires a lot of coordination because any mistake made can lead to a fatal accident.” He noted. Museveni added that they should always remain healthy and avoid leading reckless lives, but also urge you to inculcate four values in yourselves so that you succeed professionally and in…
In a move aimed at giving customers even more value, MTN customers are set to talk more this festive season following the launch of revolutionary daily voice bundles that give customers the freedom to make calls to both MTN customers and those on other networks, using the same voice bundle and at no additional cost. Under the theme“More supu in your MTN daily Voice Bundles”, the new offer from MTN is the first ever such service that complements the government’s efforts to reduce the cost of making calls to Ugandans. Commenting on this new development, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer,…
Stanbic Bank has handed over UGX 250 million to MTN Ugandaas its contribution towards the 2019 MTN Kampala Marathon. The Bank has been a key long-term partner and supporter of the Marathon since its inception 16 years ago. This year, the event will take place on 24thNovember 2019 and proceeds will go towards improving maternal health in the country. While handing over the cheque, Patrick Mweheire, Stanbic Bank’s Chief Executive said, “We are pleased one again to be an annual partner in the MTN Marathon, a remarkable event that reaches out to thousands of Ugandans through initiatives that aim to…
The Uganda Police force has defended its brutal force exercised during the arrest of former presidential Candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye. Besigye together with other Forum for Democratic Change officials were arrested on their way to Kiira Municipality where they had organized delegates meeting ahead of the looming 2021 general elections. According to police, they don’t apologize for arresting Dr. Kiiza Besigye since he defied lawful orders. He was last evening taken into custody with his driver Fred Kato and a one Mwesigye Benson at Naggalama police station in Mukono. Forum for Democratic Change [FDC] legislators Francis Mwijukye and Roland Mugume…
MTN Uganda has taken this year’s Eastern region race to Soroti in a bid to give it greater reach. Last year, in a bid to give it a national feel, the Telecom giant expanded the annual MTN Kampala Marathon to three other major reasons. Last year, the MTN Runs were successfully conducted in Mbale, Gulu and Mbarara. So, this year, in the spirit of giving an opportunity to all, the runs have been taken to different districts. The regional races are now an annual feature of the MTN Marathon season. Held under the theme; “A good reason to run”, the…
The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, has presented documents to Parliament showing rightful ownership of Njeru Stock Farm. The farm, located in Njeru Municipality is also claimed by Government of Uganda. Reading from the documents, Otafiire said the land in question was purchased from the late Kato Fredrick Lukwajju and Christopher Lule, who were administrators of the estate of the late Enock Ssebowa and Gusta Sseruro respectively. He added that available documents indicate that the land in question did not belong to Government, but it was a private mailo, and that he obtained it under a…
Parliament has passed a motion, directing the Committee on Education and Sports to investigate the crisis at Makerere University and report back by 13 November 2019. The motion was moved by the education shadow minister, Mathias Mpuuga summarising MPs responses to the education minister’s statement on the Makerere fracas. The directive issued by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga requires the committee to carry out investigations guided by seven recommendations contained in the motion. MPs want Makerere to immediately rescind the suspension and expulsion of all students accused of participating in the strike and proposed for democratic ways of resolving the conflict. Parliament…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially opened the 4th African Judicial Dialogue at Speke Resort Munyonyo. This conference has attracted over 43 participants from African states and will run under theme; ‘Tackling Contemporary Human Rights Issues: The Role of the Judiciary in Africa’. Speaking to the congregation, Museveni implored the different state and non-state actors devoted to the promotion of justice and human rights in Africa is that they should address the causes of injustices and human rights abuses that are deeply rooted in the social, economic and cultural set up of the African society. Most causes of human rights…