Sources in Kampala told our informers that ms Hilary Clinton who is on a State visit to South-Africa issued the warning on 8th August 2012.

Ms Hilary’s warning has come at a time when Paul Kagame and Gen. Kaguta Museveni were planning to deploy troops in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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The workers strike began today, 04th June, 2012. The workers are demanding for the minimum wage, industrial Court, workers involvement in NSSF affairs and the amendment of the NSSF Act to cater for workers” interests, among other demands.

Many workers have kept around Kampala in the City Centre and waited for instructions from their leaders.
The workers threatened to camp in the offices of the government Ministries if the government continues being adamant.

The workers said they will not keep quiet until their demands are met and not leaving the city centre even if they arrested or tear gassed.

They say that they are protected by law and when they are arrested, others will takeover and when released they shall come back to the campaign.

The workers and their leaders first stormed offices of concerned Ministries and demanded that the “long standing workers” demands that fall within the jurisdiction of particular Ministries be handled. But the turn up for the workers in today’s demonstration was minimum.

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Front Line Fellowship for Human Rights Defenders: Each year Front Line recruits two human rights defenders at risk to take part in a 6 month fellowship and training program.

The locations could include Dublin, Brussels etc.

Selected participants work on a specific project related to the international protection of human rights defenders as well as engage in a range of training appropriate to their needs.

Such training could include: security training, security of information management and electronic communications, international human rights mechanisms, English language, financial management and fundraising.

The human rights defender would also be involved in promoting work for the protection of human rights defenders to relevant audiences in Ireland through talks, involvement in human rights education and media work.

Applicants should submit a letter addressing the following topics:

• the candidate’s experience as a human rights defender and details of their current role;
• details of any threats, harassment, detention, ill-treatment or other negative consequences faced as a result of the candidate’s human rights work;
• a proposal of a project to work on and topics the candidate would particularly like to study as part of the fellowship;
• how the candidate’s participation in the fellowship would contribute to the strengthened protection of human rights defenders internationally.

Successful applicants will receive an honorarium of €850 per month for six months together with the use of a single room in a shared apartment in Dublin.

Applications comprising a cover letter and CV should be sent to Andrew Anderson, Deputy Director, by email to recruit[at]frontlinedefenders.org or by post to: Front Line, 81 Main St. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Front Line Fellowship for Human Rights Defenders

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The report signed by one of the directors of CMI in charge of economic monitoring indicates that Uganda/government stands to lose in future if the rate at which demonstrations go on.

The report dated March 28^th indicates that the demonstrations are about to become chaotic and fatal in case the problem of unemployment is not vigorously looked into. We hear the report has already reached the president’s office.

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The government banned them on Tuesday, a decision that left many boda boda riders disappointed. Fred Kaggwa, a boda boda operator in Entebbe told our informer that a demonstration is likely to erupt at Entebbe Airport anytime if the ban is not reversed.

The ban was instituted by joint security committees at Entebbe international Airport with effect from Wednesday this week in a bid to ensure security.

Moses Kafeero, the Entebbe Airport police commandant confirms that the boda boda riders have been stopped from accessing the airport.

The ban followed security reports that the notorious Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia were plotting to bomb Uganda over its involvement in the Somali insurgence.

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Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarships (ESED): The purpose of the ESED scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.

The Scholarships are made available to outstanding students from developing countries and economies in transition, for a period of up to two years at the Masters and Post-Doctoral levels.

The ESED considers an outstanding student to be one:

• Who graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of her/his class
• Who is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding
• Who has a history of community involvement
• Who is committed to sustainable energy
• Who is committed to return and contribute to her/his home country.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must;

• Plan to undertake studies at the Masters level or Post-Doctoral level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development
• Be citizens of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC List of ODA Recipients effective as of 2006

Scholarship Funding

Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students.

Scholarships of US$ 30,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Post-Doctoral students.

Up to two Post-Doc and ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.

Scholarship Requirements

All applicants must provide:

• Proof of citizenship. Refer to the country eligibility requirements.
• Letter of acceptance from an approved academic institution to undertake studies in sustainable energy development
• Copies of transcripts for degrees and final grades
• Curriculum Vitae
• Application Form fully completed
• Two letters of reference, one academic and one personal.
• You are responsible for contacting the references

ESED General Secretariat

Scholarship application forms should be completed online, printed out and mailed to the ESED General Secretariat with accompanying documents.

Scholarship Application Deadlines: Applications for the Post-Doctoral programme must be received by the ESED General Secretariat by December 1st. Applications for the Masters programme must be received by March 15.

For more information and scholarship application forms visit: Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarships Website

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Lenina, according to Amama’s relatives in Ntinda, has told her dad that he is innocent and bowing down to pressure will mean that he is guilty whereas not.

Ms Lenina is also known as Nina on face book. Lenina has also been telling people on face book that Mbabazi is clean and he is only being prosecuted by his political enemies within and outside government.

Mbabazi among other government officials are investigated over their reported involvement in bad oil deals.

 Ultimate Media

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The problem stemmed from a news story aired on the radio on 17^th/November/2011 which alleged that the former district boss in being investigated for his involvement in the disappearance of solar panels.

Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) has learnt that after the story was aired, Kikola called and invited the journalist to his home but he declined. Several calls followed and Kikola allegedly asked the journalist why he refused to go to his resident. As he was hanging up his last call, he allegedly threatened the complainant that something strange will happen to him.

Over 80 solar panels were donated by the African Development Bank through the ministry of water and environment in 2010 to help in circulating clean and safe water in Kalangala Town Council. Unfortunately, about 40 (forty) are missing.

Since 14^th/November/2011, police has been investigating officials who were allegedly involved.  Several suspects have been arrested and about 21 solar panels have been recovered.

“I called Mr. Kikola for a comment after coming across his name on the list of those police is supposed to investigate and he refuted allegations saying the solar panels at his home were among those donated saying he purchased them years ago.

Ssembuusi added that after getting the comment he wrote the story and it was later aired which triggered the endless calls.

He has also reported that he has filed a case at Kalangala police station.

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