EC asked to release funds for political parties
The Electoral Commission has been asked to release funds for political parties ahead of the 2021 elections. The spokesperson of the opposition forum for democratic change Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda says that under the political parties and organisations Act, political parties with representation in parliament are entitled to some money to support their activities. He says […]
Continue ReadingUNATU asks government to fund school SOP implementation
The Uganda National Teachers Association (UNATU) has asked the government to meet the cost of implementing the Special Operation Procedures (SOPS) for government schools, saying the capitation grant given to schools is not enough. The Minister of Education, Janet Museveni on Friday wrote to the minister of finance Matia Kasaija asking him to release the […]
Continue ReadingJamil Mukulu to be tried in prison
The Allied Democratic Forces Commander Jamil Mukulu and 37 others are to be tried for terrorism related charges inside Luzira prison. This was revealed by his lawyer Anthony Wameli following a high level meeting that included head of International Crimes Division Justice David Wangutusi, Justice Lydia Mugambe, Commissioner of police Amos olweny attached to Counter Terrorism department, officer in charge […]
Continue ReadingParliamentary vetting committee approves Justice Alphonse Owiny Dollo as Uganda’s chief justice
The Parliamentary vetting committee has approved Justice Alphonse Owiny Dollo as Uganda’s chief justice and his deputy justice Richard Buteera. As soon as he stepped out of the committee, Justice Owiny-Dollo expressed the need to increase the number of magistrates and Judges in a bid to dispense justice quickly as a solution for case backlogs, […]
Continue ReadingSAGE Funds should be increased to 100,000sh and beneficiaries be at 60years
There is need for government to increase the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) from 25,000 to 100,000sh if older persons are to be supported fully and solve some of the financial challenges they face. Retired Col. Steven Mwesige Basaliza who is aspiring for older persons MP promises to advocate for the increase in the […]
Continue ReadingFDC candidates return nomination papers
The two candidates vying for FDC flag bearers; Patrick Amuriat and Amb. Wasswa Biriggwa, have returned nomination papers at the party Headquarters in Najjanankumbi. However, the two have been asked to step aside from their current positions. Biriggwa, who is FDC’s party chairman has been replaced by Salaamu Musumba, and Amuriat, who is currently the […]
Continue ReadingKadaga asks government to explain why Rwenzururu King hasn’t been charged
The speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga has given the government two weeks to explain why the International crimes division of the high court has not tried Rwenzururu king Charles Wesley Mumbere over and 200 of his royal guards. This followed a complaint raised by Bukonzo west MP Atkins Katusabe demanding that if the government cannot […]
Continue ReadingMao asks opposition to lead fight against COVID-19
Democratic Party has urged fellow opposition parties and leaders to lead the fight against the covid-19 pandemic by living exemplary lives. According to DP president, Nobert Mao, opposition leaders are not meant only to criticize the ruling party but advice and live by example to the population. He notes that the fight against the global […]
Continue ReadingNURP Members Sue Founder (Nkonge) Bobi Wine Over Changes In Party
Members of National Unity Reconciliation and Development Party–NURP have sued its founder, Moses Nkonge Kibalama, including National Unity Platform – NUP party President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine among other leaders over the recent changes in the party. Others jointly sued are, David Lewis Rubongoya, the NURP Secretary General, party spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi, deputy Secretary […]
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