The Government Chief Whip and NRM Parliamentary Caucus Chairperson, Thomas Tayebwa has said that as the ruling party Caucus, they are yet to receive the proposal to amend the Presidential Election Act where only Members of Parliament will vote for the Head of State. Tayebwa wants Ugandans to appreciate that the proposed system is one…
The Kampala fly over project is taking shape with several sections of the works almost halfway to completion. The construction of the 3.2 kilometer project which started last year involves the construction of a modern (clock tower) flyover, a four lane Nsambya underpass, a clock tower square, three pedestrian bridges, expansion of part of Nsambya,…
By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala: A Policy Brief number 3, March 2002 titled “The Costs of Environmental Degradation and Loss To Uganda’s Economy With particular Reference To Poverty Eradication” by Yakobo Moyini1, and others indicates that the cost of health care and loss in labour productivity from mortality and morbidity due to contaminated water has been estimated…
The joint anti-terrorism operations team has held 59 terror suspects for more than 70-days without trial. In his address on November 20, President Yoweri Museveni said that up to 106 terror suspects had been arrested for their involvement in subversive activities. Out of 106 mentioned by Museveni, only 47 have been charged in different courts,…
The Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala has revealed that the Old Taxi will reopen this week. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the Media Centre, Katumba said that they have agreed with Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA to hand over the park by Friday or Saturday this week for the Works Ministry to demarcate…
The government wants to amend the constitution where only Members of Parliament will vote for the Head of State. Local radio CBS FM reports that the government is examining several possible changes to the constitution and among them is allowing parliament to vote for the President. According to the local radio, Jackson Karugaba Kafuuzi, the…
Several traders within Amber Court Market located in the Southern division of Jinja are counting losses after their kiosks were destroyed by fire on Wednesday. Reports indicate that 45 kiosks were razed in the early morning fire. Despite efforts to contain its’ spread by both police firefighters and well-wishers, the traders were unable to rescue…
