Author: Johnson Thembo
President Museveni together with First Lady Janet Kataha hosted guests at State House, Entebbe for the Annual Thanksgiving ceremony. The theme of the prestigious event was picked from Psalms 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in Unity”. Speaking to the gathering, Museveni stated that Uganda is beginning to go over the hill after we started from a low base in 1986. “We have been trying to get up the hill but with a firm foundation now, the movement uphill is faster and easier.” He stated. Museveni added that we now have enough…
Parliament has approved a Motion calling for the compensation of the victims of the Lusanja evictions in Wakiso district. The motion moved by Hon. Mathias Mpuuga(DP, Masaka Municipality) on Wednesday, 12 December 2018 seeks to task Government to expedite investigations into the conduct of judiciary and police officers and other individuals involved in the illegal evictions, and bring the culprits to book. The motion followed a debate on a report by the Attorney General, Hon William Byaruhanga on the final decision on the evictees which was presented on Tuesday, 11 December 2018. “I would like to move a motion that…
Former Presidential Candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye this afternoon made an impromptu stop at Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb an event that made the entire town impassable. Besigye’s stopover was to condole with workmates of late Galiwango Degeya, who passed on last night in Kitovu Hospital. Galiwango operated a butchery at Kamwokya market, from where the seasoned politician bought meat. The Democratic Party (DP) diehard, Galiwango was the biggest Mobiliser for FDC in Kamwokya in the recently climaxed 2016 general elections. He ensured he served Kizza Besigye himself, even if he had many employees at his butchery. Galiwango will be laid to…
President Yoweri Museveni has said that democracy begins with dialogue and that anyone who calls himself or herself a democrat, should support dialogue or miss out on the opportunity to be clearly understood and influence opponents to his or her side. President Museveni made the remarks during the Inter Party Organization for Dialogue (IPOD) Summit 2018 held under the theme “Strengthening Multi-Party Governance in Uganda”, at Munyonyo Speke Resort Hotel in Kampala. “I have always welcomed the opportunity for dialogue. To me, dialogue is a command from God. When I come out and say I want to lead people and…
Butambala Member of Parliament Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi has lashed at the Democratic Party president Norbert for attending Inter-party organization for dialogue (IPOD)summit held at Speke Resort hotel in Munyonyo, Kampala where president Museveni was Guest of honour. Speaking while appearing on CBS FM, Kivumbi described the event as more of a Malwa joint but not a leadership summit. Headded that president Mao would have respected himself and his words rather than kill his and party reputation in concocted gatherings. “I felted so heartbroken when I heard that Moa had swallowed his words, being honest, If Real Mao Met Mao of…
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Secretary General Mrs. Justine Kasule Lumumba has slammed the opposition Forum for Democratic change (FDC) party for not attending the historic IPOD summit. The leading opposition group, FDC pulled out of the summit, backtracking on a commitment they had made earlier.It is the only political party with representation in Parliament that has decided to boycott the meeting, the first of its kind in Uganda. Speaking to the media at the Speke Resort Munyonyo where the summit was held, Lumumba said it is unfortunate to see the FDC party which always criticized the NRM leadership…
President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled the new generation coins that will begin to circulate Tuesday. Speaking at the Central Bank of Kenya Headquarters, President Kenyatta commended the CBK for undertaking public participation in the exercise. The new coins are in compliance with the 2010 Constitution. The Sh1 coin bears the image of a giraffe, Sh5 coin a rhino, Sh10 a lion and Sh20 an elephant. He says the new coins contain features that make them more acceptable to visually impaired people. The coins also featured images and portraits that reveal historic and political developments that have defined Kenya for over…
Uganda’s biggest paint company Sadolin has opened its latest color center along Main Street, Gulu Municipality in a bid to expand market reach and consolidate its position in the Ugandan market. The establishment, Sadolin’s sixth in the country will offer experiential shopping for high end customers and will be residence to all Sadolin products and services including decorative paints, automotive paints, and coatings among others. The color centers are setup through franchise agreements with local entrepreneurs and Sadolin. The Northern Uganda based Colour Centre is run by local businessman Mr.Bramdev Gosai. Inaugurating the center, Mr. Deon Nieuwoudt, AkzoNobel Commercial…
State minister for Privatization and Investments, Evelyn Anite Kajik has lauded president Museveni’s move of zero tolerance to corruption. Speaking while appearing on the KFM Hotseat radio program, Anite said its high time government reacted and severely punished all the corrupt officials. Anite added that the Head of State is working tooth and nail to see that the Pearl of African gets to another development level (Middle Income Status) but some indisciplined officials betray him through endless taking of bribes and swindling public resources. “The president’s move is the best and I would like to urge all Ugandans to support…
MultiChoice Uganda has today held its annual media appreciation party at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe. The gathering was to celebrate and appreciate media for their unconditional support throughout 2018. While addressing the journalists at an evening ceremony that was preceded by earlier activities including members of the media forming teams – Team Makanika and Team Muzigo Express to partake in water challenges, dance competitions, design and fashion shows etc.At the end of the day Team Makanika beat Team Muzigo Express 3 –1. Albert Nga, the MultiChoice Head of Marketing welcomed the media and highlighted some of the pay…