Category: Politics
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President Museveni, 78, Tests Positive For COVID-19
Speaking during the State of the Nation address, president Museveni at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on June 7, 2023, said he had not been feeling well and this made him isolate himself from the wife – Janet Museveni. He is reported to have taken several covid tests with some returning negative and others turning positive…
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Sudan fighting escalates after breakdown in ceasefire talks – Reports
The latest shaky truce between country’s army and RSF paramilitary came to an end on Saturday evening and has not been extended According to The Guardian, fighting has intensified in several areas of Khartoum after a ceasefire deal expired, residents of Sudan’s capital reported, as activists said a new outburst of violence in North Darfur…
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Uganda will stand firm, M7 to pro homos
Addressing the NRM Parliamentary Caucus at Kyankwanzi during the National Leadership Retreat, President Museveni said that Ugandans will not be cowed to given to the west critics and Uganda will stand for its values. Mr. Museveni said that the country will not succumb to threats and intimidation after he assented to the bill last week.…
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MP Basalirwa blasts US for banning speaker Among
“Your have your right not to allow us in you your country, but do not be selective” the MP who was seen talking to journalist has called upon the US government to cancel every MPs visa to the US except two MPs who did not agree to the passing of the LGBTQ law. This he…
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Museveni SIGNS Anti-homo bill into law
The law provides for a three year imprisonment for a child convicted of the act of homosexuality which is in line with section 94(1) (g) of the Children Act, Cap 120.
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Gov’t seeks US$600 million loan to upgrade Kampala roads
The loan request was presented by the State Minister for Trade, Hon. David Bahati, during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
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Declassify ‘expired courses’ – DS Tayebwa directs NCHE
The Attorney General, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka called for calm saying all courses are valid.
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MPs receive death threats
The Minister for Security, Hon. Jim Muhwezi assured MPs of his ministry’s commitment to bring the culprits to book.
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Winners, losers as Parliament passes Shs52.7 trillion national budget
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has been given Shs3.8 trillion, almost evenly distributed between recurrent and development expenditure.
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EC issues Oyam County North By-election program following MP Egola murder
The Oyam North Parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of the former MP., Hon. Col. (Ret.) Charles Okello Engola on 2nd May 2023.