NBS:Parliament starts a three day vetting process of the newly appointed ministers. 17 out of the 81 ministers were the first to interface with the Parliamentary appointments committee that was chaired by Speaker Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Akena’s UPC Faction Signs Memorandum of Understanding with NRM
NBS: The Uganda People’s Congress faction that is under the leadership of President Jimmy Akena has resolved to sign a memorandum of understanding with the NRM government. This follows the appointment of the party members Oyam South MP Betty Amongi and Ruth Achieng as Ministers. Share on:
Read More »FDC Denies Rebel Links
The Forum for Democratic Change Party has dismissed as false reports linking their party members to rebel activities seeking to overthrow government. The dismissal by party Spokesperson Ibrahim Semujju Nganda comes at a time when former FDC presidential flag bearer is being held in Luzira prison on charges of treason …
Read More »Ssebaggala Advises Lukwago on Deputy Mayor
The former Mayor of Kampala City Al- Hajji Nasser Ntege Ssebagala has cautioned the sitting Lord Mayor of Kampala Erias Lukwago against consorting with KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi. This comes a few days after Erias Lukwago was sown in as city mayor e former mayor. According to Ssebagala, Lukwago …
Read More »Budget: Farmers Bitter
NBS: Farmers have criticized the budget read this afternoon by Finance Minister designate Matia Kashija. Whereas allocation to the sector has more than doubled, a group of farmers watching the parliamentary proceedings live on television at Hotel Africana in Kampala are bitter. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Reading of the national budget 2016/17
NBS: Reading of the national budget 2016/17 on June 8, 2016 by minister Matia Kasaija on behalf of acting Finance Minster Yoweri Museveni. Here’s the breakdown of Uganda’s Sh26 trillion budget (click here) Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »650 to Scoop Medals on Heroes Day
NBS: Government Spokesman and Media Centre Exec Director Ofwono Opondo has revealed that 650 people are slated to walk away with medals during this year’s 35th Heroes day celebrations. This year’s celebration hinged on the theme – Concertizing the gains of our Heroes is a duty for every Ugandan – will …
Read More »Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Full Acceptance Speech
NBS: Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was sworn in on Monday June 6. Here is his fiery acceptance speech. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Lukwago’s Return to City Hall
NBS: Triumphant return to City Hall for Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. It’s the second time Lukwago is sworn in as Kampala Lord Mayor. The swearing in ceremony held at the city hall gardens in which over 20 councilors also received instruments of power had both funny and sad moments. Share …
Read More »Turkey’s Edorgan in Uganda
NBS: Turkish president Recep Tayyip Edorgan arrived at State House Entebbe to native sounds of the country as he was received by his hosts Yoweri and Janet Museveni. Share on:
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