Author: Johnson Thembo
Lira, 20th December, 2018; Unity FM radio based in Lira has been re-opened under stringent conditions after one month of closure. The radio was closed down on 17thNovember 2018 on allegations of inciting violence. The Unity FM Manager, Sam Atul told Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda the re-opening was associated with very tough and stringent conditions. “…the radio has been re-opened but the conditions are tough. They have suspended five of our staff from presenting any programme for three months, they have also suspended the program titled Yab Wangi. They ordered us to pay a fine of ten (10) million shillings and reconnection fee of…
President Yoweri Museveni has said that the logistic improvement of the Northern Corridor will greatly contribute to the economic development of Uganda. President Museveni made remarks today at Nakivubo Blue Primary School after a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction of phase one of the Shs. 224 billion Kampala Fly Over project. The President said that the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) is not only a major centre of politics, administration, manufacturing, commerce and logistics of Uganda but also a major transit point on the Northern Multimodal Corridor which links land locked neighbouring countries to the Port of Mombasa in neighbouring Kenya. “The project will improve urban transportation in Kampala City…
The State Minister for primary Education Hon. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde has praised the Head of State for his undying love and support rendered to the pearl of Africa. This comment follows the presidential visit to her constituency were president officiated at the passing-out of a group of graduates from the Seninde Foundation. They have undergone training in vocational courses like catering, tailoring and hairdressing. Later, he spoke to the graduates and their guests. Speaking to the congregation, Museveni said that the stories he heard from some of the beneficiaries of this training is testament that this method is progressing in…
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly warned landlords who take advantage of the illiteracy of bonafide bibanja occupants and continue to illegally evict them from their bibanja saying that their actions are unlawful and will definitely face the long arm of the law. The President was speaking at a function where he handed over 301 land tittles to 301 bibanja holders that government has procured for them from the landlords at a cost of Shs.2.5 billion using the Government’s Land Fund. The handover ceremony took place at Kirema Church of Uganda Primary School grounds in Semuto Sub-County in Nakaseke District. The…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been one of the main sponsors of the ‘Month of Mugs’ golf tournament which has been running since February 2018. The Stanbic Mug of Mugs golf tournament was held at Kampala Golf Club on 15th December 2018 marked the end of the 2018 monthly golf series with a turn up of 190 golfers. The tournament had winners from the monthly tournaments battling it out in the last round as we closed off the year during the day and a dinner where an awarding ceremony of the overall winners in different categories took place. below are some of the pictures.
Airtel Uganda has unleashed a mega Christmas season campaign bound to transform people’s livelihood. The Beera Millionaire (be a millionaire) campaign is a way of giving back to our active customers and agents through daily and weekly raffle draws. According Ms. Remmie Kisakye the Head of Brand and Communications Airtel Uganda, All winners will be contacted using the official number – 0752600222. “We will be giving out 1,000,000 shs each to five lucky customers and one agent daily and 10,000,000 to one lucky customer and a motorbike to one agent every week!” she stated adding that all customers and agent…
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…