Miria Matembe

Muntu’s New Formation starts recruiting members

Former Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) president, Mugisha Muntu has started voluntary recruitment of members into his new party, New Formation. Sources who preferred anonymity told daily monitor the New Formation is recruiting members on voluntary basis despite having plans to reach out to nationally recognised politicians who may wish to work with the new party. […]

Action Aid Uganda warns MPs against amending article 26 on land in Uganda

Action Aid Uganda warns MPs against amending article 26 on land in Uganda

Action Aid Uganda a has warned MPs against amending article 26 of the constitution to give government compulsory acquisition of land saying they risk facing the citizen’s anger of the move. This was disclosed by the Fundraising Director at Action Aid Uganda, Henry Nickson Ogwal, while addressing Members of Parliament under the Uganda Women  Parliamentary […]

Former Ethics Minister Matembe among women leaders fronted for EC top job.

Former Ethics Minister Matembe among women leaders fronted for EC top job.

Women under the Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga and the President demanding that they too should be considered while appointing the leadership of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The call as a concern by women activities who say none of them have ever been appointed as chairpersons to […]

Miria Matembe appeals to President Museveni on corruption

Miria Matembe appeals to President Museveni on corruption

Former Ethics and Integrity minister Miria Matembe has challenged president Museveni to come out and show his political will in fighting corruption. This follows the recent corruption scandals that have rocked several ministries including the office of the prime minister. Addressing journalists, Matembe said the commitment to fight corruption by government remains lacking, with nothing […]

Miria Matembe wants a greater voice for women in Uganda politics

The director Centre for Women in Governance (CEWIGO) Miria Matembe has urged women leaders at different levels to advocate for the well being of women at all levels. Matembe says the Centre for Women in Governance is committed to building a pool of women who are knowledgeable, informed and with skills to participate in politics with a […]

Museveni to meet former minister Matembe

The President of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Museveni  is scheduled to meet with former Ugandaminister  for Ethics and Integrity, Miria Matembe in a bid to woo her back to the ruling National Resistance Movement. Museveni in his capacity as the appointing authority of Uganda’s state and cabinet ministers sacked Matembe in May 2003. The Presidential Press […]

Former Uganda Minister slams Police boss on Kiboko squad

The Former Minister of Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe has slammed claims by the Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura indictaing that he doesn’t know the Kiboko Squad. The squad recently whipped the President of Forum for Democratic Change leader Dr. Kiiza Besigye when he tried to stage a rally in Kampala to protest the […]