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Uganda Has Always Had A Peaceful Transfer Of Power-Emmanuel Businge
By,Businge Emmanuel I read with dismay a statement attributed to the Justice and constitutional Affairs Minister Hon Nobert Mao requesting President Museveni to Prepare for a peaceful Transfer of Power. To me,its more of reinventing the wheel asking for another approach to transfer power peacefully outside that provided for in the constitutional. The Question repeatedly…
Speakers Orders Party Whips Re-designate MPs In Committee Shakeup
A number of Members of Parliament have been re-designated from the Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to other sectoral committees following a directive by the Speaker, Anita Among. According to Among, 50 percent of the newly designated legislators on COSASE missed a capacity development workshop organised by the Parliamentary…
VP Alupo Advises Graduates to Never Allow Fear or Doubt to Hinder Them in the Pursuit of Their Dreams
The Vice President of Uganda, Maj. Jessica Alupo has offered guidance to university graduates, urging them to persevere in the pursuit of their aspirations and ambitions, regardless of any challenges they may encounter. Alupo made remarks during the 14th graduation ceremony of St. Lawrence University which took place on 22nd February 2024 at the university…
VP Alupo Installs Professor Rugumayo As Inaugural Chancellor Mountains of the Moon University
Prof. Edward Rugumayo, a former speaker of the National Consultative Council (NCC), also known as the 4th parliament of Uganda, has been appointed as the inaugural Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University, located in Tooro. Having previously served as a minister in Gen. Museveni’s government for a considerable period, Prof. Rugumayo now assumes leadership…
Inside The Fabrication: Debunking The Alleged Shs500m Payment To Speaker Among
By Jamillah Oluka In an era where truth often becomes obscured by deceit, we’re confronted with a disturbing trend of individuals cloaked in anonymity, disseminating unfounded falsehoods to fuel personal vendettas, as evidenced by the fabricated narrative surrounding a supposed Shs500m payout to Parliament Speaker Anita Among for vacation per diem. Beyond the debunked dossier…
Speaker Among Denies Receiving Shs500m As Holiday Package
There has been a surge of allegations on social media platforms this week claiming that the Parliament of Uganda provided Speaker Anita Among with over Shs500m as a holiday package. Individuals behind these allegations also suggested that Speaker Among, who is also the Bukedea District Woman representative, supposedly travelled to Nairobi, Kenya, with her husband…
VP Alupo Presides Over Fundraising For Bugema University’s Science Complex
The Vice President of Uganda Maj. Jessica Alupo says the reason why the government supports sciences is because of its desire to support Industrial growth. Alupo says through scientific research, the country can generate innovations which in turn, support industrial growth. “Industries provide jobs and thus the tax base of the country is widened hence…
Sad: Peetah Morgan, Lead Singer Of Morgan Heritage, Dies At 46
Peter Anthony Morgan (Peetah), the lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 46. The band, known for songs such as Don’t Haffi Dread (To Be Rasta), Down by the River, Tell Me How Come, and She’s Still Loving Me, announced Peetah’s passing on Sunday (February 25).…
Kabuleta, Other Opposition Politicians Team Up to Put an End to Museveni’s Leadership
A section of opposition political parties have formed a holy Alliance to spearhead a constructive dialogue and ensure a smooth political transition for Uganda. The political parties include the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA, Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) Alumni, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Democratic Party (DP) bloc, Conservative Party (CP) and People’s Development Party…
ULS To Establish Pro Bono Fund For Journalists
In a bid to promote media rights in the country, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed its intentions to establish a pro bono fund for journalists across the country. Pro bono refers to services that are rendered by a professional for free. This information was revealed by the President of the legal fraternity Bernard…