Why Ugandans need to build social cohesion in order to craft a national identity and build a nation COMMENT | Reagan Wamajji | Recently, I had the pleasure of interacting with individuals on a rather interesting topic; Social cohesion; crafting a national identity and nation building. I had never taken …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are celebrating their 55th Independence Day in Bushenyi. At the celebrations, President Yoweri Museveni decorated Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, The Aga Khan IV with the Grand Master Medal. The Aga Khan was honoured for his social and economic contribution to the developmet of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Aga Khan has arrived to join Ugandans as they celebrate their 55th Independence Day, October 9. He is a special guest at Monday’s celebrations in Bushenyi and will receive an honour for his contribution to the social and economic development of Uganda. President Yoweri …
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Why Besigye’s army of rage is defeating Museveni Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | When about five security officers from President Yoweri Museveni’s protection force, the Special Forces Command (SFC) first pounced to evict Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine from parliament on Sept.27, he was ready for them. He …
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NGO Forum report punches holes in first session performance of current parliament Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | September 27, 2017 will go down in history of Uganda’s parliament. It marked the climax of three days of `legislative violence’ when MPs brawled over a decision by the Speaker Rebecca Kadaga …
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Why last month’s scuffles in parliament excited the public but did not lead to popular protests THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Last week, poorly trained security operatives entered the parliament’s main chamber and removed opposition members who were protesting plans by the ruling party to amend the constitution …
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THIS WEEK: Museveni resumes land talk shows Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst debate on amending article 102 (b) of the constitution to remove presidential term limit, president Yoweri Museveni on Oct. 01 resumed his campaign which according to observers is about an equally controversial amendment of land law …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has responded in writing to MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s recent statements on the political situation in the country following the Age Limit debate. “It is very good when the opponents of the NRM put in writing their views. We …
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Kampala, Uganda | PPU | President Yoweri Museveni has said that there is no better place for tourism in the world than Uganda. The President made the remarks at the Uganda Giants’ Club Conservation and Tourism Investment Forum that took place at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa Hotel …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| These are the top stories in this week’s The Independent. THE LAST WORD Are Ugandans docile?: Why last week’s scuffles in parliament excited the public but did not lead to popular protests COVER STORY The angry Ugandans: Why Besigye’s army of rage is defeating Museveni. …
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