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The Appointment Of Assistant RDCs /RCCs Is Premised On The Existing Laws -Businge
By Businge Emmanuel DRCC -Fort Portal The Recent Appointment of Assistant RDCs has generated debate including on the floor of Parliament with some people questioning the legal basis to that effect. To the contrary, Article 203 of the 1995 Constitution provides for the establishment, qualification and roles of the Resident District Commissioners and their deputies.…
The 10th Parliament’s Motion Of Infamy
By David Mafabi Last Thursday, the Parliament of Uganda passed a so-called “Motion of Displeasure” directed at the President of Uganda for, amongst other things “making disparaging remarks against the Speaker and the Parliament of Uganda”! Another charge was, to paraphrase, disregarding “the doctrine of separation of powers”! Etc. A veritable day of infamy -…
Thank You So Much For Being a Supporting Partner – Mrs. Jyostna Heaps Praise on Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia after Successful Kamuli Eye Camp
Mrs. Jyotsna Ruparelia, the wife to Kampala Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has heaped praise onto her husband for always being very supportive in her endeavors after a successful eye medical camp held in Kamuli over the weekend. Ms. Jyotsna, a born of Kamuli district was among the organizers as the Ruparelia Foundation on Saturday the…
Thalidomide Victims In Uganda Mount Pressure On Gov’t For Compensation, Petition Prime Minister’s Office To Take Up Matter
The victims of Thalidomide, a lethal drug that was given to pregnant women in Uganda and other countries during the era of the British Colonial Government, are now seeking compensation from the British Government and the Government of Germany. These victims, who are members of the Thalidomide Survivors Uganda association and are classified as People…
Teso Leaders Mourn Cultural Chief
Iteso from all walks of life have expressed sadness over the demise of their cultural leader, Augustine Osuban Lemukol Adugala Emorimor. President Yoweri Museveni has also sent out a condolence message. “I join the people of Teso, and the entire country to mourn the death of the Teso cultural leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Osuban…
Terrorism: The Person Who Died In Swift Bus Was A Terrorist – M7
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that the person who died in the Ishaka – bound bus yesterday, was a terrorist (mutujju) by the names of Muzafala, but also calling himself Isaac Matovu. He was part of the Pader group that had been sent by ADF to blow up the mourners during the funeral of…
Terror Attacks: DP Urges Govt To Deploy More Security In Public Places
The President of Uganda Young Democrats (UYD), Ismail Kiirya has asked, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the armed forces to beef up security in Kampala, especially around public gatherings like churches, mosques, markets, education institutions by availing metal detectors as one of the ways to fight terrorism. Kiirya while speaking to the press on September…
Terribly Sick Tamale Mirundi To Be Flown To Kenya For Special Treatment
Senior Presidential Advisor on Media affairs Tamale Mirundi has been flown to Nairobi, Kenya for an Urgent Medical treatment after suffering some major complications with throat. The controversial political analyst started getting throat complications last month and while appearing on one of NBS’s ‘One on One with Tamale Mirundi’shows, Tamale lost his voice though at…
Terrible! Wanted City Land Grabber Opens Fire On Cops While Resisting Arrest
In a shocking turn of events, a wanted criminal Yusuf Ssemakula involved in multiple incidents of alleged land grabbing activities in Kampala city was engaged in a violent confrontation with law enforcement officers during his arrest in Munyonyo, a high-end suburb. The suspect opened fire on the police commandos from Crime Intelligence (CI) while resisting…
Terrible! Uganda Registers 43 New Covid-19 Cases
Uganda has registered 43 new cases of Coronavirus, with authorities expressing “concern” over the increased infections in the capital city, Kampala. “The Ministry of Health with concern has observed the rapidly increasing cases in Kampala,” the Ministry said in a statement this Tuesday. “The number of cases has been rising since the lifting of the…