Despite threats of terrorist attacks, Ugandans turned up in big numbers to mark the beginning of 2011 in different public venues in Kampala. New year music shows were held in different parts of Kampala and Entebbe, while thousands gathered at Serena and Sheraton Hotels for the usual end of year fireworks. At exactly 12am Saturday, […]
While the larger part of the world continues to maintain that African cultures are responsible for women’s subordination and inferior position in society today, women in the western Uganda kingdom of Tooro last week agreed to look to their culture for inspiration as they strive to empower themselves and develop their families. This is as […]
The Nabagereka (Queen) of Buganda, Sylvial Naginda has appealed to people of Buganda kingdom and Uganda in general to develop a culture of self reliance by working hard to fend for themselves if they are to develop. She says if everyone worked hard enough to sustain themselves and ensure better life for themselves, there would […]
The election poll results released by Afrobarometer yesterday showing President Museveni is leading with 66% if Ugandans voted today, has come under more criticism from researchers. Dr. Patrick Wakida, a Kampala based researcher says that the opinion poll results are difficult to explain and defend and cannot be believed. Dr. Wakida says that it is […]
The Minister of Ethics and Integrity James Dr. James Nsaba Buturo has threatened to close the Uganda Human Rights Commission for screening what he terms as a movie that promotes homosexuality. Buturo says that his office had stopped the Commission from screening the movie on Monday until further notice but the commission has gone ahead […]
Several None Governmental organizations in Uganda under the Citizen’s Coalition for Electoral Democracy on Uganda –CCEDU have launched the “Honour your vote” campaign to encourage Ugandans to vote for people based on issues that will improve day to day live in communities. History of elections in Uganda? Every election period faces peculiar challenges and also […]
The Arch Bishop of Gulu Diocese has called for peaceful elections in Uganda as campaigns for the 2011 general elections enter high gear. Archbishop John Baptist Odama says Ugandans should aim at maintaining unity even if they support different candidates to avoid confrontations and turmoil. Speaking at the inauguration of NUMEC Northern Uganda Media Resource […]
The State Minister for Public Service Sezi Mbaguta has issued revealed that government jobs will not be advertised with “Experience” as a condition. Mbaguta says that the condition has been tough to people who have taken long without finding jobs, and youths who are fresh from school and they cannot apply for some jobs because […]
Business operators and other electricity consumers in Uganda have appealed against a move to increase electricity tariffs electricity suppliers and distributors in Uganda. This follows an application to the Electricity Regulatory Authority for a 2011 tariff review by Eskom (U) Ltd, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL), and Umeme […]
Court in Kampala has ordered Kampala City Council to file their defense by December 22nd 2010 in the matter of failing to fix the pothole roads and falling to manage garbage in the city. Kamapala High Court Judge Eridadi Mwangusha noted that this matter is of public interest which should be handled quickly. Three city […]