OPINION | OFWONO OPONDO | Uganda’s mainstream media houses with nearly 100 journalists accredited to cover Parliament all couldn’t sniff the stench from what appears to be fictitious expenses payouts until volunteer digital warriors exposed it in the ongoing #UgandaParliamentExhibition. Out of embarrassment they’re now diverting debate to the little …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs a defamation case that former Ethics and Integrity Minister, Miria Matembe, had instituted against the Uganda Media Centre Director, Ofwono Opondo and NBS television. In August 2017, Matembe sued Ofwono Opondo together with NBS TV and …
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Ruling party is getting inundated with leadership inertia emanating from cabinet, parliament, and college of its leaders COMMENT | Ofwono Opondo | Mao Ze Dong, founder of the People’s Republic of China, in 1937 said active ideological struggle is a major weapon for combating liberalism and ensuring unity within a revolutionary party. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sued the government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo seeking compensation of Shillings 500 million for cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment during their recent appearance on the Frontline, a topical show on NBS television. In his application before the High Court …
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Speech delivered amid soaring COVID-19 cases and insecurity fears after Gen. Katumba shooting Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The preparation for the State of the Nation Address started off on a wrong note the previous day- mass vaccination against covid19 at Kololo Independence Grounds was halted to prepare for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General will advise on how the Government will proceed with its business following the expiry of the ministers’ tenure. This is according to the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet John Mitala. In her communication to the MPs during Tuesday’s plenary …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a campaign to repair its deteriorating relationship with journalists across the country. Ofwono Opondo, the government spokesperson and Executive Director of the Uganda Media Center met journalists and other media personalities to discuss measures on how their relation can be mended. The …
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Eyes on new U.S. President Biden for review of Uganda relations amid human rights violations Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Ned Price, the U.S State Department spokesperson, during a press briefing on Feb. 23 said new U.S. President Joe Biden’s government would consider a range of options for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has rejected the European Parliament resolution on last month’s presidential elections. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to adopt 19 resolutions taking stock of the human rights violations in Uganda. Some of the resolutions include; justice and accountability for Ugandans …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights Watch, an international advocacy group has raised a red flag on Uganda’s electoral processes, stating that weeks leading up to polling day were characterized by widespread violence and abuses. The agency cited wanton killings by security forces, arrests and beatings of opposition supporters …
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