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‘The Whole Process was illegal & Needs Review’- Tooro Mairungi Farmers Appeals To President Museveni Not To Assent To the New Narcotic Drugs Bill
A group of Mairungi/Khat growers in Tooro sub-region, under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi Growers Association, have petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, beseeching him not to pass the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Bill (2023) as it is, arguing that is aimed at cutting off their main source of income and livelihood. The members of…
‘Taja Kulayira Alleged Protests’- Over 40 Arrested As Police, Army Seal Off Bobi Wine, Besigye Homes Ahead Of Museveni Inauguration
At least 41 people have been arrested by security agencies for allegedly planning to disrupt President Museveni’s inauguration ceremony on Wednesday this week, the army has said. According to UPDF deputy spokesperson, Lt. Col. Deo Akiiki, the arrest was treated as a preventive measure to ensure that the veteran leader swears in for his sixth…
‘Stop Crying For Spilled Milk’-High Court Dustbins Simbamayo Estates Case Against Equity Bank In Loan Dispute
The High Court (Commercial Division department) has dismissed an application by (now ex) administrators of Simbamanyo Estates Limited in which they wanted the auctioning of its prime properties in Kampala which was meant for Equity Bank Ltd to recover outstanding loans worth $10.8 million (Shs40 billion) to be halted. Simbamanyo Estates Limited lost Afrique Suites…
‘Stay in your lane’- Gen. Museveni Slams West for Imposing Selfish Beliefs on Foreign Territories
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized attempts by Western powers to impose their beliefs on people in foreign territories. The President made the remarks on Thursday while addressing over 33 delegates attending the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference – CSPOC 2024 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. “Stop manipulation and lectures to the societies…
‘Start Small & Work Hard. Don’t Borrow For Real Estate Development Until You Have Four Properties’ – Dr Sudhir
Property Mogul Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has shared from his wealth of experience in real estate development, advising potential developers not to rush into borrowing until they are able to finance their loans. Sudhir made remarks earlier this morning while appearing on Uganda Revenue Authority’s e-Bomba Business Summit as one of the key note speakers on…
‘Some of them just want money to travel abroad’- Museveni Bans Luxurious Travel Abroad, Internal Allowances For MPs, Civil Servants
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has placed a blanket ban on travel abroad by Members of Parliament and civil servants to save money for other priority sectors. While commissioning facilities at Uganda Petroleum Institute-Kigumba (UPIK) in Kiryandongo District on Saturday, Mr Museveni was not happy to learn that the institute does not have enough funding to…
‘Serve with humility, integrity & make decisions with utmost sobriety’- Deputy Chief Justice Buteera Briefs Newly Appointed Uganda Human Rights Commissioners
The Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda Rt. Hon. Justice Richard Buteera has asked the newly appointed members of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to work as team and not individuals if they are to achieve the desired mission. Justice Buteera made remarks on Tuesday 20, December, 2022, during the swearing in…
‘Sending me to jail at my age is the same as sentencing me to death’- Jacob Zuma
Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma seem not to be backing down, as they continue their solidarity with Zuma Sunday. Hundreds of them, including some who traveled more than 400 kilometers, gathered outside Zuma’s rural home in the KwaZulu-Natal province, and vowed to prevent attempts to arrest him. Clad in the ruling African…
‘Sale Of Simbamanyo Building Was Legal But You Are At Liberty To Pursue Other Remedies’- Museveni Nails Ex Proprietors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised Peter Kamya and Dr Margaret Muganwa Kamya, the proprietors of Simbamanyo House and Afrique Suites to seek court redress on the sale of the two properties. In a 25th October 2021 letter to Kamya, copied to the Attorney General, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Governor, Bank Uganda,…
‘Parliament Has Not Increased MPs’ Salaries- Speaker Among
The Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Anita Among has refuted media reports that legislators plan to increase their salaries. The Monitor newspaper recently reported that President Museveni rejected a proposal by Members of Parliament to have their pay and pension contribution increased. The article alleged that in a 13 October letter to Speaker Anita Among,…