By Aloysious Kasoma Opposition Uganda People’s Congress wants the parliament to summon the president and the defense Minister over the take over allegations. Prof. Lutalo Bbosa the UPC Vice President said during the weekly press meeting on Wednesday in Kampala that it is outrageous and treasonable for the president to …
Read More »Mukula imprisonment is a hoax- UPC
By Aloysious Kasoma Opposition Uganda People’s Congress does not see the imprisonment of Former State minister for health, currently the Soroti Municipality Member of Parliament Capt. Mike Mukula as a fight against corruption but a show. Prof. Lutalo Bbosa the UPC Vice President said on Wednesday during the weekly party …
Read More »Govt never covered my medicall bills-Bidandi
By Julius Odeke The former Minister of Local Government and comrade, Jaberi Bidandi Ssali denies getting money from President Yoweri Museveni at the time when he was sick while being attended to in a medical facility in Thailand. Bidandi the People’s Progressive Party boss contested for presidency in 2011 general …
Read More »Amin’s self-styled British advisor dies
By Julius Odeke Ex-president Idi Amin’s self-styled British advisor Major Bob Astles dies. Astles is reported to have died and cremated three weeks ago, however, it’s surprising that even the British press never reported anything about his death. It’s said that only five people attended Astles’ cremation ceremony but could …
Read More »New Big Brother Africa Season is here
By Ronald Musoke Multichoice, the South-Africa-based digital broadcasting company has today (Jan.23) announced that applications for the eighth season of Big Brother Africa, the continent’s biggest reality television show are now open. The winner of this year’s show stands to win up to US $ 300,000. Entries are officially open …
Read More »EAC seeks harmonized food safety measures
By Julius Odeke The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Productive and Social Sector Jesca Eriyo has underscored the need for comprehensive harmonized food safety measures to ensure a high level of consumer protection and to restore and maintain confidence in the safety and quality of both food and …
Read More »EALA pledges support for youth in integration dispensation
By Julius Odeke The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has thrown its full support behind the youth given their relevance in the integration dispensation. Consequently, the Assembly shall buttress the formation of an EAC Youth Council and the sustained campaigns to sensitise youth on integration issues by the various stakeholders. …
Read More »FDC demands the prosecution of all officials
By Julius Odeke The main political party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has demanded prosecution of all officials reported to have had a hand in the embezzled funds meant for immunisation campaigns under the Global Alliance for Vaccines and immunisation (GAVI). The FDC’s mouthpiece Phili Wafula Oguttu while in a …
Read More »Russia plans to enact Ugandan-style Anti-gay law
By Ronald Musoke & Agencies Russia is planning to enact an even tougher Anti-homosexuality law than Uganda’s to protect young Russians. The legislation which is being pushed by the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church will make it illegal nationwide to provide young children with information that is defined as …
Read More »Umeme unveils “hero at zero”
By Joan Akello This morning, Umeme, the sole electricity provider launched a promotion to reward customers who have paid their power bills promptly. The promotion dubbed Hero at Zero begins today and will run for 90 days. Mrs. Florence Nsubuga Chief Operations Officer said “The promotion is aimed at reaching …
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