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Leave UPDF Out Your Nonsense Tribal Debates-M7 Warns Distractors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has come out to sternly warn Ugandans who have been involving national army ‘UPDF’ in tribal discussion to stop nonsensical debate. This came after police last week, arrested a group of comedians ‘Bizonto’ for releasing a video on social media criticizing army deployments. Bizontos’ arrest sparked public debate especially in opposition…
‘You Must Pay COVID-19 Rent Arrears’- Gov’t Chief Whip Nankabirwa Tells Traders As Landlords Lock Shops
Government Chief Whip, Ruth Nankabirwa has advised Ugandans to forget about not paying their rent arrears for the months the country was under lockdown. She instead promised to ask government to come up with an affordable credit facility which can help the tenants to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is after Speaker…
Philanthropist: Sheema Parents Applaud Kateshumbwa’s Wife For Donating Sanitary Towels To Needy Girls
Parents in Sheema Municipality have come out strongly to commend Dickson Kateshumbwa’s wife Jill Kateshumbwa for her humanitarian aid which included sanitary pads and knickers to teenagers in the area. The parents say they were overwhelmed by the donation at a time their finances have been affected by COVID-19. The activity was spearheaded by Team…
Hon. Basaliza Roots For Elderly MP Seat Western Region Come 2021 Election
Rtd. Col. Steven Basaliza aka Omudumizi, the former Burahya Member of Parliament (MP), in Kabarole District, has revealed that come rain or sunshine, he has to contest for one of the five seats for the elderly that were recently created by Parliament. It should be noted that the Parliament of Uganda recently created five new…
Big Story: Gen.Kayihura’s Mother Mukarwamo Dies
Grief has engulfed former Inspector General of Police Gen. Edward Kale Kayihura after losing his mother. at the age of 92. Catherine Mukarwamo passed away on wee hours of Thursday morning at the age of 92. According to one of her relatives Dizzy Bure revealed that the elderly woman has been having poor health ever…
Another Kampala Man Sets Himself On Fire In Masanafu
Old Kampala Police are investigating an attempted suicide by burning of Edgar Kyamunywa, 40, a resident of Masanafu Zone Bukulugi. The incident happened on Wednesday evening at around 9pm. Deputy Kampala metropolitan spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire revealed that victim was later rushed to the hospital at Kiriddu, but in critical condition. “Police have kicked off…
Energetic: M7 Challenges Bazukulu With 40 Press Ups
President Museveni has released a second video showing indoor exercising. “After work last night, I challenged my Bazukulu to an indoor work-out,” he said on Wednesday. The president confirmed that they did Forty (40) Push-ups. “Just like I have always advised, even at your own home, you can stay safe, and remain fit and healthy.”…
Gen.Muntu’s ANT Implores Kadaga To Join IPOD
Leaders of the Alliance for National Transformation party (ANT) paid a courtesy call on Speaker Rebecca Kadaga at Parliament. Key issues of concern include membership to the Interparty Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD). Kadaga said she will consult widely, especially on the issue of MPs that have since crossed from one party to the other; including…
Govt Secures Shs 868Bn Loan For Construction Of Roads
Parliament of Uganda has approved Shs868b for the construction of a host of roads around the country. The roads are Namugumba – Budadiri – Nalugugu (29km), Katuna – Muko -Kamuganguzi road (104km) and Laropi – Moyo – Afoji (Sudan border) which is 37km. Making a case for the loan, the Vice Chairperson of the Committee…
Beirut Disaster: Kadaga Puts Govt On Red Alert To Curb Deadly Explosives
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called on Government to direct entities dealing in explosive and volatile substances to emphasize health and safety guidelines in order to avoid likely disasters like what befell Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday. The explosion, which left over 100 people dead and wounded over 4000 occurred at the city port…