VIDEO: Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago – Minister Beti Kamya will never be my boss. She’s my supervisor, she’s not my boss, no! My boss are the many peoplewho elected me, not Beti Kamya. She’s a supervisor. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO:Besigye sets conditions for NRM – opposition dialogue
VIDEO: Retired Colonel Dr.Kizza Besigye has set condition for any NRM-Opposition dialogue. The former FDC presidential flag bearer, has tasked the Inter Religious Council to first implement four conditions discussed earlier in order to have a successful dialogue that has been long sought to the resolve impasse and disagreement between him and …
Read More »Facebook aims for video-loving teenagers with new app
San Francisco, United States | AFP | Facebook on Friday took direct aim at video-loving adolescents, and Snapchat, with the release of a new iPhone app that allows teens to watch clips about the lives of their classmates. The app, called Lifestage, was released with no fanfare, and is available …
Read More »It’s over – Bolt makes dreaded Olympic farewell
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | AFP | The Olympics is going to miss the Lightning Bolt pose that has lit up the last three Games at a time when athletics desperately needs a hero. When Usain Bolt crosses the finish line and starts pounding his chest, it resonates …
Read More »Ugandan policemen in Somalia get distinguished service awards
The African Union has awarded certificates of recognition to a contingent of Ugandan Individual Police Officers (IPOs) after they completed one year tour of duty in Somalia, training and mentoring Somali Police Force (SPF) officers. “I want to congratulate you and on behalf of AMISOM and the AMISOM Police Commissioner I …
Read More »Opposition mayor elected in South African capital
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South Africa’s ruling ANC lost control of the capital Pretoria for the first time since the end of apartheid two decades ago, as an opposition councillor was elected mayor on Friday. Solly Msimanga, 36, of the liberal centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), was elected unopposed …
Read More »VIDEO: ‘We funded NRM, but not for bailout ‘
VIDEO: A section of tycoons mentioned among the bailout beneficiaries have admitted having financed part of the campaign activities of the ruling National Resistance Movement in the February general elections. The tycoons led by the Chairman Uganda Manufactures Association, Amos Nzeeyi however say their decision to support the ruling party …
Read More »VIDEO: Uganda to attract biggest world’s airliner
VIDEO: Entebbe International Airport is to attract more foreign flights including the World’s biggest passenger airliner, Airbus A380. Civil Aviation Authority Communications Manager Igie Igundura confirms, saying that once the expansion works are complete, the passenger airline that was designed to challenge Boeing’s monopoly in the large aircraft market, will …
Read More »VIDEO: Judiciary sidelined – Chief Justice
VIDEO: The Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has demanded for holistic support from government to address the judiciary’s grievances. This is after a report highlighting the state of the judiciary in Uganda indicated that many of the judiciary’s problems are not an illustration of a weak organ but an abandoned institution. The chief …
Read More »VIDEO: Government to ban importation of digital Set Top Boxes
VIDEO: Government is finalizing plans of banning the importation of television sets that require digital set top boxes or decoders as it aims to increase access to television following last year’s digital migration. This follows broadcasters and the public’s outcry of expensive set top boxes which increases the cost of owning …
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