The women movements in the country have set new tough demands for the Pakistan community as well as the owners of YUASA car depot that include, immediately producing the suspects publically, disassociate themselves with such acts, compensating the victim, closure of the car bond, explain the entry and recruitment of the suspect for work […]
The Germany government through its development bank, (KFW) have today signed a concessional loan with the government of Uganda mounting to Euros 21 million that will be used to extend power to Entebbe with the project expected to last for five months. Speaking at the signing of the loan in Kampala, the state minister for […]
Electoral Commission warns Political parties that have not honored the Constitutional obligation of submitting Audited Accounts that they risk being dragged to Court. Electoral Commission Secretary Sam Rwakoojo while appearing before Public Accounts Committee said Section 12(3) and (4) of the Political Parties and Organizations Act 2005 requires every political party to be audited once […]
The Uganda youth development link (UYDEL) has told legislators on legal and parliamentary Affairs committee that young girls between 14-16 years in Kampala are involved in Kimansulo dance in Kampala hide outs and expose to pornography in the form of blue movies, strip dancing, and group sex. This was contained study report which was undertaken […]
Lawmakers have been split over the draft Bio-safety and Biotechnology law as some support its passing while others call for its withdrawal to permit its re-drafting. After an interaction with Activists on the gaps in the draft bill, Member of parliament especially those sitting on the science and technology committee of Parliament said the bill […]
Drug abuse and malaria has been identified as leading causes of mental disorders among the youth in the eastern region of uganda According to the pyschatric clinical officer jinja regional refferral hospital Jude Isabirye most youth who vist the mental health unit at the hospital have drugs and maralia effects. He says that the majority […]
‘Pan African Parliament needs more powers to function better’ Togo has joined the list of countries calling for the granting of legislative powers to the Pan African Parliament (PAP). H.E Kwesi Seleagodji Ahoomey-Zunu, the Prime Minister of Togo, said that PAP would play a more important and significant role in uniting Africa, if granted […]
Civil society organizations dealing in health are considering lodging private prosecution against Dr. Bingi Christopher who negligently caused the death of one Nankya Florence after failing to help her deliver her baby. According to Nakibuka Noor Musisi from Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD they are disheartened with the way police has handled […]
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has condemned the African Union Commission for disregarding requirements of the Protocol in the consideration and approval of the African Union Budget. The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Erastus Mwencha, presented the African Union Agenda 2063 and the 2014 African Union Budget to the plenary […]
Butambula county Member of parliament Muwanga Kivumbi has warned Ugandans that government already started hatching a strategic move to rig the 2016 general elections under the guise of executing the National Identity Card Project. Muwanga’s assertions come after the Internal Affairs Minister general Aronda Nyakayirima revealed today government is to embark on a multi-sectoral approach […]