Author: Johnson Thembo
Makerere University KCCA Councilor has protested the suspension of the Makerere University students following Monday strike over the controversial tuition increment. The students led by their guild president Papa Were staged a demonstration protesting the 15 per cent tuition increment which was recently passed by the university council. The strike which started from Lumumba hall of residence was foiled by police in an operation which ended with several students including Papa Were being arrested. As a result, Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe immediately suspended 3 ringleaders of the strike and ordered the University Head of Security to ensure that…
In the bid to strengthen the general opposition, Seasoned politician Dr. Kiiza Besigye has moved an extra mile to see that no one remains in jail over political reasons. Following the incident that happened in Arua in Mid-August, a number of arrests were effected and different efforts have already been lunched to see that all the arrested people get back their freedom. Early this morning, Besigye deployed activists Ingrid Turinawe, Doreen Nyanjura among others to secure bail for the Mityana victims that were arrested as residents clashed with security operatives. This was due to the alleged torture of the area…
It was excitement at Church House building along Kampala Road as Uganda’s biggest paint company Sadolin opened its latest color center. This was done in a bid to expand market reach and consolidate its position in the Ugandan market. Church House is a 16-floor commercial office building situated in the heart of Kampala, directly opposite the Bank of Uganda. Speaking to media during the Inauguration of the center, Mr. Deon Nieuwoudt, AkzoNobel Planning and Execution Manager said that the establishment, Sadolin’s fourth in the country will offer experiential shopping for high end customers and will be residence to all Sadolin…
Minister for presidency Hon Esther Mbayo has called Ugandan Youth to distance themselves from the ongoing people power pressure group that is much known for criticizing the ruling party and its leaders. Speaking during the RDCs convention held in Masaka, Mbayo said that they have nabbed plot by some opposition leaders aimed at distablizing the Pearl of Africa. Putting more emphasis on the celebrated Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu, Minister Mbayo adds that they are investigating foreign organization funding his activities of recruiting Youths in violent acts. She says Bobi wine is being used to mislead…
Efforts by the former Minister of Ethics and Integrity, Hon. James Nsaba Buturo to have the famous Nyege Nyege festival banned have landed on ahard rock. Buturo had intensified the heat in pleading with government to stop an annual international cultural, music and dance festival over allegations of homosexuality. Nsaba Buturo, who is the MP for Bufumbira, said the festival, referred to as Nyege Nyege, is a front for the promotion of homosexuality in Uganda. “It is reported that a lot of unspeakable and detestable practices will be on show on that day. This is unprecedented and unacceptable,” said Nsaba…
Digital Impact Awards Africa is fast streamlining production and consumption of Digital Financial Services across the continent. Last Week, the DIAA advisory board announced that Mr. Kamal Budhabatti; a noble entrepreneur who Forbes refers to as Kenya’s Bill Gates will deliver the keynote address at the fifth Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA2018 that are slated for Friday 21, September 2018 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The keynote will focus on ‘Digital Currency and Blockchain technologies.’ Kamal Budhabatti is an unassuming Indian-Kenyan entrepreneur working unremittingly towards putting African software on the global map. He is the founder and CEO of Craft Silicon, a…
Another journalist has suffered brutality at the hands of the army in what looks like a targeted attack against journalists covering protests related to the arrests and detention of opposition Members of Parliament who participated in the recent Arua Municipality by-elections. Friday, there were protests in Kamwokya against the decision by security forces to bar Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu alias Bobi Wine and Francis Zaake Members of Parliament for Kyadondo East and Mityana Municipality respectively from traveling abroad to seek medical treatment. Joshua Mujunga, a photojournalist working with NBS TV was covering operations by the Police who had been deployed to…
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was presented to Olympiakos fans after finalising a return to the club. Toure, who left the Greek side in 2006, was a free agent having left City this summer after eight years at the club. Olympiakos fans lit flares and mobbed the 35-year-old when he arrived, and he went on the pitch after their 5-0 win over PAS Giannina on Sunday. “I made my decision based on the special relationship I have with this incredible club,” said Toure. “It is an honour to be back. When I left in 2006 I said I would…
Kabula county member of parliament Hon. James Kakooza has said that he has no problem with what the Special Force Command (SFC) officers did in Arua on Monday 13th August night. This was the night when mayhem broke up resulting into the brutalizing of lawmakers Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi wine, Hon. Francis Zaake of Mityana municipality and 32 others. According to Kakooza who, It’s unfair for the public to castigate security operatives before evaluating especially what happened on ground like the shattering for the presidential motorcade. He says leaders need to so careful in regard with the decisions…
Bugiri Municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Asuman Basalirwa has unmasked his love and respect for the seasoned Forum for Democratic Change’s Dr. Kiiza Besigye. Speaking while appearing on a radio talk-show on Tuesday evening, Basalirwa described the former presidential aspirant as a pillar, key and unshakable person as far as the liberation struggle against the National Resistance Movement regime is concerned. Basalirwa slammed some opposition leaders who claim that Besigye has failed to lead them to victory citing that the role Kifefe has played, no other person could play it better than him. “We need to acknowledge the fact that…