Author: Johnson Thembo
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…
Former presidential aspirant Dr. Kiiza Besigye accused the Head of State for harboring and shielding corruption in the pearl of Africa. Speaking while commenting on Museveni’s strategy of launching new methods of cracking down Corruption, Besigye says Museveni has nothing new to far since he has failed for over 3 decades. “Pronouncements over the last, nearly, 33yrs of your Junta have only fuelled the corruption! Why would anyone listen to new ones?” Besigye asked insisting that its high time, Museveni Must go. President Yoweri Museveni is today expected to announce new methods of fighting corruption as Uganda commemorates the international…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu has called upon Ugandans to unite if the country is to develop rather than diving ourselves indifferent political groups. Speaking during the Catholic Youth Day celebrations in Kangulumira parish, Kayunga district where he was invited as chief guest, Bobi Wine also challenged the young people to realize that God has given them an opportunity to make a contribution towards their country and they should make the best of it when they still have the opportunity. “I’m very happy to see leaders from different political parties in attendance including the district NRM…
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) this morning announced astonishing plan and commitment to improve the Ferry Services in the pearl of Africa. Speaking during the press conference at the intuition’s Headquarters in Nakawa, Kampala the Director Ferry Services Mr. Robert Byaruhanga Tumwebaze stated that this is aimed to bring safe services closer to the communities with where roads cannot be constructed. “These water routes are an extension of road and ferry services are therefore free to the general public” Byaruhanga said adding that this move reduces the distance/travel time that would have been spent traveling across the connected districts…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with a delegation of 5 investors from Hungary. The delegation was led by their country’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Istvan-Joo, who called on him at State House, Nakasero. The Hungarians led by their country’s Ambassador to Uganda, Mr. Laszlo Mathe, are interested in partnering with Ugandans to promote and develop the information technology sector. Speaking to the delegation, president Museveni welcomed the team and assured to offer the recommendable support.