Author: Johnson Thembo
High Commissioners and Consul Generals to Uganda have been assured of Uganda’s readiness to host the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) taking place from 22nd to 29th September 2019. The assurance was given by the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, at a breakfast meeting on Thursday, 6 June 2019 in the Parliament conference hall to appraise the top diplomats on the plans in place to host the conference at Speak Resort Munyonyo. “The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference provides a great opportunity for our Parliaments to engage, deliberate and network on parliamentary best practices, governance and democratic values and socio-economic aspirations of the commonwealth fraternity,”…
President Yoweri Museveni has, in his State of the Nation Address to Parliament at the Kampala Serena Conference Centre on Thursday 6 June 2019, pronounced seven major drivers of economic progress, saying the economy is on course to self-sustenance. In his three hour address, Museveni said he is banking on industrialisation to promote export using agriculture, import substitution, the commencement of commercial production of oil and gas and strengthening local content. Improving efficiency in the execution of public investment, harnessing the benefit of regional integration and skills development, said Museveni, constituted a firm foundation for economic development. The President said…
The number of people killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the Sudanese capital Khartoum has risen to 60, an opposition group says. Members of a feared paramilitary group are reported to be roaming the streets attacking civilians. The violence began when forces of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) opened fire on unarmed protesters on Monday. The military has faced international condemnation for the attack. An attempt by the UK and Germany at the UN to call on the Sudanese military to stop the violence was blocked on Tuesday by China, which was backed by Russia. What is happening…
The Kigezi Tourism Cluster Platform (KTCP) with sponsorship from MTN Uganda has concluded the first ever Kigezi Marathon held this morning inKabale town under the theme “Conserve Lake Bunyonyi, Save Lives”. The marathon was preceded by Tourism Festival dubbed the “Lake Bunyonyi Tourism Festival” at the Lake Bunyonyi Safaris Resort on 1st June 2019 where the cultural Heritage of the Lake was showcased with a climax of Boat races on Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda and third deepest worldwide. Parity Twinomujuni, the Festival and Marathon Committee Chair said that: “The Cluster has noted with concern that Lake Bunyonyi’s sustainability…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called on female employees to report cases of sexual harassment. She noted that Section 7 of the Employment Act provides for reporting and handling of cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. “If there are people who are being harassed, let them write to me, then we shall handle,” said Kadaga. She made the call while addressing a press conference on Thursday, 30 May 2019 after meeting the Prime Minister, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the Attorney General in her boardroom over allegations of sexual harassment against the Deputy Solicitor…
Former Prime Ministers Kintu Musoke, Amama Mbabazi and Dr Ruhakana Rugunda have mourned Prof Apolo Nsibambi. Speaking shourtly after meeting Nsibambi’s relatives, Amama described him as humble and a well-meaning and responsible person “I was saddened by the loss of Prof. Apolo Nsibambi. We’ve lost an advocate for freedom, democracy & justice.” Amama said. The National Resistance Movement Party Secretary General added that Nsibambi was an honest, decent & down to earth man. “He brought all those qualities to the office of Prime Minister of Uganda. My condolences to the family and all Ugandans.” Amama sorrowfully noted. Parliament and Makerere…
Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola, says he is determined to clean the mess in police to preserve her reputation. During while opening a joint two-day high level retreat for Uganda Human Rights Commission and Uganda Police Force top leadership at Munyonyo Speke Resort, the IGP said wrong elements have damaged police human rights record. IGP thanked the Uganda Human Rights Commission for organizing the retreat, and accepting to partner with the police in eradicating human rights abuses. “The involvement of the UPF and UHCR staff in this strategic thinking process will ensure that we all understand ,…
Sanlam Life Insurance continues to draw life changing marks to it different clients country wide. Speaking to the media on Tuesday morning, Sanlam Life Chief Executive Officer Mr. John Lintari revealed how the company had managed remit all the compensation and Payment claims by its clients. Luntari also announced how Sanlam was rewarding a bonus of 8 percent to all its policy holders after the insurance company recorded a hefty 42 percent growth in its business in 2018 with a 58% growth in assets. Sanlam’s staggering performance in life business is well above the industry growth which stood at 18…
Sanlam Life Insurance has announced a bonus of 8 percent to all its policy holders after the insurance company recorded a hefty 142 percent growth in its business in 2018 with a 158% growth in assets. Sanlam’s staggering performance in life business is well above the industry growth which stood at 118 percent in the same financial year and signals the rebirth of Life Insurance following the demerger from General insurance business. Sanlam Life Chief Executive Officer Mr. John Lintari attributed the growth to increased awareness in the market for life insurance and the entry of banks as new channels…
The MTN Foundation has inked a one-year partnership worth Ugx 184 million with UMC Victoria Hospital that will see the Bukoto based health facility provide free corrective surgery for over 80 children with special needs and/or disabilities in a bid to improve their quality of life. Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony, the MTN Uganda Ag. CEO, Gordian Kyomukama reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment towards improving the livelihood of youth by enabling those who have had an unfortunate start to life. “Removing the physical obstacles to the youngsters’ growth and development through corrective surgery will enable them to compete favourably and…