According to the draft Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2015, any person who willingly collects or provides funds, directly or indirectly, by any means, with the intention that such funds will be used for terrorism activities will be liable for the offence of terrorism financing. The bill seeks to empower the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to freeze any account held in financial institutions upon getting evidence that such an account holds funds intended for terrorism activities. The IGP would also have powers to seize properties owned by terrorism convicts.

The bill which was reintroduced  by the Minister of Internal Affairs , General  Aronda Nyakairima in parliament, further states that any  person convicted of terrorism financing would be liable to imprisonment for 20 years or to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand currency points (Shs 10bn) or both if the bill is passed. Previously, the offence of terrorism financing was not clearly spelt out under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2002.

According to government, the amendment aims to harmonize Uganda’s legal regime on anti-terrorism with the international standard envisaged by the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.

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Some Members of Parliament have criticized the way Medals are awarded during the celebrations to mark the Heroes Day. Over 300 carefully selected Ugandans will on June 9 receive medals as the country celebrates Heroes day.

Speaking to Radio Simba Kyadondo East MP Ibrahaim Ssemeujju Nganda says it’s only the NRM members who are recognized and it has become tedious, he adds that at least medals should be awarded once and be remembered every year.

Butambala District Woman MP Mariam Nalubega says the warding of Heroes days’ medals have lost meaning as everybody is given a medal even those who are not worth to receive medals.

Kabale district Woman MP Ronah Ritah Ninsiima says this Heroes day is worth celebrating as most people are remembered and it’s the only day when people who sacrificed their lives are appreciated. Heroes’ day celebration will take place at Katwe Primary School grounds, Dwanilo Sub County in Kiboga district—under the theme—Building Blocks for a better Uganda.

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