Category: Politics
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Liz Truss resigns as Britain’s Prime Minister after disastrous six-week tenure
Liz Truss according to CNN reports has resigned and will become Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister ever, after announcing her intention to resign just six weeks into a disastrous term that pitched Britain deep into political and economic turmoil. Truss said Thursday that she would step aside for a new leader to be chosen within the next week,…
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I’m not part of NUP hooligans- Munyagwa
FDC’s strongman and former Kawempe South MP Hon Mubarak Munyagwa has come out to say that he is not and has never supported the National Unity Platform because of its hooligansim and disrespect for people especially by its supporters. Munyagwa was appearing on a weekend political show on one of the TV stations where he…
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Museveni issues heartfelt apology to Kenyans over Gen. Muhoozi tweets
The president of the Republic of Uganda and the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has apologized on behalf of Uganda to Kenya following Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba tweets about capturing Nairobi. In a letter released today, Gen. Museveni also explained why he promoted Muhoozi from Lieutenant General to…
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Museveni promotes son Muhoozi amid controversial Nairobi tweets
President Yoweri Museveni has promoted his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, from the rank of Lieutenant General to a full general. This comes amid recent controversial tweets about capturing Kenya. General is the highest rank in the hierarchy of Uganda People’s Defence Forces. Uganda’s “successor” apparent was, however, dropped as the Commander of Land forces. Museveni then appointed Maj Gen Kayanja…
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Deputy Speaker summons Premier, Ministers over human rights violations
By Our Reporter The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has summoned the Prime Minister and party leaders in the House to discuss and try to resolve the unending allegations of human rights violations in the country. The meeting scheduled for Friday, will also involve the Ministers for Security and Internal Affairs, the Leader of the…
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Mafia behind Speaker Among ‘assassination plot’ revealed
Our Reporter Member of Parliament Hon David Kabanda has come out to give more light on the alleged plan of assassinating the Speaker of parliament Hon Anita Among. According to Kabanda, those planning to take away the Speaker’s life are the aggrieved land grabbers who illegally took the public land in Naguru a Kampala surburb…
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IGG to investigate Katuna Border Post construction
By Our Reporter Following a committee report accentuating the shoddy workmanship in the construction of the newly commissioned Katuna Border Post, Parliament has instructed the Inspectorate of Government to carry out an investigation into the matter. Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs conducted an oversight visit to the Katuna Border Post, between Uganda with Rwanda, to…
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ROW BY ROW Queen’s funeral seating plan:
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry will sit behind King Charles as William and Kate are opposite The King and Queen Consort will sit in the ornate Canada Club chairs, with Camilla next to the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. Beside them in the front row of the south lantern will be the…
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Silwanyi fails to substantiate claims against minister Namuganza
Bukooli County Central lawmaker Solomon Silwanyi on Wednesday failed to back up claims that State Minister for Lands (Urban Development). MPs on the Rules, Privileges and Discipline committee on were shocked when Silwanyi failed to stand by his testimony that he had brought up against Hon Persis Namuganza, alleging that she made statements that questioned…
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‘London Bridge goes Down,’ Buckingham Palace announces
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. – BBC reports Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest…