Author: Johnson Thembo
Oxfam International director Winnie Byanyima has this morning met with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the ongoing World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. Byanyima who doubles as wife to the leading opposition leader Dr. Kiiza Besigye discussed regional integration; promoting peace & security in East and Horn of Africa. “We agreed that ordinary people need economic integration and will increasingly push their leaders to build a common market.” Byanyima Stated. The celebrated leaders also talked about building strong internal middle class systems pushes for great dynamism for goods and services that build strong integration blocks and ultimately improve economic development…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General David Muhoozi yesterday welcomed back 248 UPDF troops who were part of the second Uganda Military Training and Mentoring Team in Equatorial Guinea and 2,400 troops of Uganda’s 23rd Battle Group to Somalia. The function was held at UPDF Peace Support Operation and Training Center in Nakaseke District. General Muhoozi commended the troops for raising the Ugandan flag high in the foreign missions from where they just returned after serving for one year. He noted that the reasons for the UPDF involvement in foreign missions stem…
Last evening, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the official opening of the new the Uganda Revenue Authority Towers in Nakawa, Kampala. Speaking during the event, Museveni congratulates URA for getting out of rent slavery. He noted that this 22-storeyed building is a truly Ugandan project. It was fully financed by the government, constructed by a Ugandan firm and is furnished by a Ugandan-owned furniture mart. “The Government is also undertaking to build a campus to house central government offices although it is being delayed by some elements within the system, who shall be defeated.” Museveni stated. Speaking about the…
Former presidential aspirant Dr. Abed Bwanika has revealed that the opposition will never successfully defeat the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government unless a serious alliance is formulated. Speaking while appearing on CBS FM this Saturday Morning, Bwanika stated that understanding that point is the reason why he decided to join the Democratic Party together with SDP party led by Hon. Mike Mabike. According to Bwanika, the opposition is better positioned to win any position in the country only that the good moves are pulled back by greedy tendencies of fronting several opposition candidates on same position something that gives…
Gagamel Boss and Singer Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool has gone at crossroads with the government he has passionately supported for decades over the newly introduced Musician laws. According rules and regulations proposed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour & social Development are aimed at guiding the entertainment business. Speaking while appearing on NXT Radio Saturday talk show, Bebe Cool said that musicians should have been consulted first and their ideas taken. “If they don’t consult us…the right stake holders, we can put down this law.” Bebe Cool furiously Stated. He added that As a musician, “I have been…
Distinguished Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) Radio and NBS TV journalist Katabira Daniel is nursing horrible injuries. This followed last night’s attack by alleged Kifeesi goons that beat him up and robbed all his belongings on his way from work. According to close workmates, Katabira is still hospitalized under critical conditions. Katabira becomes the second top journalist working with the Buganda Kingdom owned media houses to be attacked by goons on their way from work. Late last year, BBS Television News Reporter Larubi Pat Roberts was also attacked a few meters from Masengere building but till now, no one has ever…
The Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has this morning set his class so high. This follows his graduation with the second Masters degree in Public Health from Makerere University. Tumwebaze who already held a master’s degree in International Relations and diplomacy (Makerere University) depicted the real zeal of flying to greater heights though several Ugandans perceive him as a person who has made it in life and busy living in their future. The youthful legislator holds an undergraduate degree in computer science from Mabarara University but still insists that he will read as…
Legislators have disagreed on mandatory death penalty for murder but called for improved and thorough criminal investigations before a sentence is given. The MPs were debating the Law Revision (Penalties in Criminal Matters) Miscellaneous Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend up to four laws to remove all references to the mandatory death penalty prescribed by the laws and to restrict the application of the sentence to “the most serious crimes” by converting the maximum penalties prescribed in those laws into imprisonment for life. The Bill seeks to amend the Penal Code Act, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2002; the Uganda Peoples Defence…
Uganda’s Kiira Motors Cooperation (KMC) has amazed the public with the release of another monster ride dubbed Kiira EV Smack that has already been seen on Kampala roads. The KIIRA EV SMACK is a 5-seater front-wheel drive sedan with a traction motor powered by a rechargeable battery bank and an internal combustion engine-based generator and the first Electric Hybrid Vehicle designed and built in Africa. According to Mr. Muhumuza Allan the Communication and Marketing officer at Kiira Motors, said that this configuration of two power sources ensures an unlimited range and increases the efficiency of the powertrain, hence enhancing…
City Pastor and activist Martin Ssempa has given last warning to the musician turned politician Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu to stop taking God’s property and faith for granted. Speaking while appearing on KFM Early this morning, Ssempa said that it’s unfortunate that Bobi Wine has become adamant to the numerous calls warning him to back off God’s property (Tuliyambala Engule song). According to Ssempa, Bobi Wine should unconditionally leave the song if he wants to live in peace. “We shall not allow Bobi Wine to undermine our God when we are seeing. He needs to be so careful, I first…