By Zakaria Tiberindwa on April 9, 2015
2nd Uganda National Journalism Awards, Antonio Kisembo, Gerald Businge, Ultimate Multimedia Consult
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Though none of the writers of the stories published on weinformers.net came out as the outright winner of the 2nd Uganda National Journalism Award, we are pleased to report that two of our writers John Isingoma and Antonio Kisembo were 1st runners up in the categories in which they were shortlisted for the awards. Consequently […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on April 8, 2015
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“We can no longer stand before the public and assure them that the security is being beefed up,” were the words of Mandera County Governor Ali Roba in an address on March 16, 2015 in Nairobi. In the conference, Roba had no better words for the Kenya security operatives whom he accused of neglecting the […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on April 2, 2015
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Legislators across the political divide on Tuesday, 31st March 2015 paid tribute to the late Archbishop Janan Luwum who was murdered on 16th February 1977 during President Idi Amin’s regime. This followed a Motion moved by the Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda at a Sitting of Parliament chaired by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah. […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on April 2, 2015
Bbale Francis, Bbale Francis dies, Jane Kasumba, UBC Public Relations Officer, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Public Relations Officer, Veteran News Anchor Bbale Francis
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He has been battling with cancer for the past few years but today, Thursday, 02 April at around 10.30 am, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Public Relations Officer, Jane Kasumba, confirmed that Bbaale died at the Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago. Bbale Francis one of the longest serving anchors to ever grace the television screens. His baritone voice was […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on March 31, 2015
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Joan Kagezi, Uganda’s Senior State Attorney who was prosecuting a high profile case involving the July 2010 Kampala bomb suspects was confirmed dead on the evening of Monday 30th March 2015 after she had been shot earlier by assailants who were trailing her on a Boda Boda (Motocycle Taxi). Here is the statement of Jim […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on March 24, 2015
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A number of women activists in Uganda have been calling for 50/50 women representation in public service. But will they get what they want? Zakaria Tiberindwa explores the possibilities Time check, it is 8:00am here in Entusi Resort and Retreat Centre, an island on a Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District. In 30 minutes time we […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on March 19, 2015
Hon. Steven Mayende, James Baba, Member of Parliament Bukholi South, Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Muslim Killings, Muterere District, Nalufenya, Steven Mayende
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Members of Parliament have demanded for the release of the Member of Parliament for Bukholi South Steven Mayende from police custody. This came after the Minister of state for internal affairs James Baba, failed to satisfy the legislators with explanations he was giving on why their fellow legislator has been kept behind the police bars […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on March 17, 2015
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“It is one of those dark days in Uganda’s music industry. A budding talent has been stolen from us by that cruel thief we call death. The best of your days were ahead of you. Yes, you AK 47 had only gone so far in your career as a musician and as fate would have […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on March 11, 2015
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UGANDA’S LEAP FORWARD Serena International Conference Centre, Kampala: March, 9, 2015 Your Excellencies, Invited Guests Ladies and gentlemen in your respective capacities On behalf of the members and supporters of the Forum for Democratic Change and many Ugandans across this country who share the values and aspirations that we stand for, I welcome you to […]
By Zakaria Tiberindwa on February 26, 2015
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Members of Parliament have honored former Uganda Revenue Authority boss Allen Kagina for her exemplary service during her tenure at the helm of Uganda’s tax body Bulamogi County MP Kenneth Lubogo moved the motion to recognize Kagina as an exceptional civil servant and it was seconded by Nakasongola Moman Mp Margaret Komuhangi. Kagina transformed the […]