Kibuku County MP Saleh Kamba has complained that someone could be using the police to witch-hunt him over his success in politics. Without mentioning names, the MP says that the force follows him wherever he goes and it doesn’t tell him why he does so.

MP Kamba on Thursday this week survived spending a night in police cell following his arrest over allegations of having forged academic papers from Makerere University he presented for his parliamentary nomination in 2011.

The police released him on police bond after he recorded a statement at the Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in Kireka, a Kampala suburb. The police suspects that MP Kamba issued false academic documents to seek re-election in the 2011 general parliamentary elections in Pallisa district for which he emerged winner.

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The process to replace Dr. Col. Kiiza Besigye as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president has seen nomination dates set for 10th and 11th August 2012.

The nomination dates have been set by the FDC National Executive Committee (NEC) that met on Wednesday July 18, 2012.

The aspirants so far are not limited to Budadiri west MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi and former army commander Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu.

Millions of people are waiting eagerly to see how internal party democracy will work in opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) that claims to be pro one Uganda One people.

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Nominations for the Women’s Rights Prize are invited annually and may be submitted by individuals, organizations, and institutions that are active in or have an appreciation for contemporary events in the field of Women’s Rights.

The following may be nominated?

Individuals or groups that have made contributions, often at personal or professional risk, to furthering the rights of women and girls in any area, and to advancing gender equity.

The nomination must include:

• description of the nominee’s major contributions, including publications and related achievements
• the nominee’s curriculum vitae without full list of publications
• the reason for the nomination
• if the nominee makes the Selection Advisory Board’s short list, three letters of support from individuals outside the nominee’s own institution or organization.

Deadline: December 31.

For additional information contact: The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation, Phone: 340-775-8011. Fax: 340-775-8040. Email: nominations[at]gruberprizes.org

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 The seat went vacant after the High Court nullified the election victory of Nathan Igime Nabeta over voter bribery.

 Over three candidates are eying for the seat. These include Nabeta (NRM), Mwiru Paul (FDC) and Mufumbiro Waiswa (DP).

 The electoral commission chairperson, Eng. Badru Kiggundu says that the commission expects the voters to remain peaceful during and after the exercise.

By Moureen Nakyanzi

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Nominate a successful woman entrepreneur for the UWEAL Business Achievers Awards.

Nominations are due by 15 November 2011 in the following catergories:

T. Mbiire Award for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
This Award will be given to a woman who has successfully started and continues to run a growing and profitable business venture.  The business will be a recognised success at the national level.
(Nominees do not have to be UWEAL Members)

I. Wanendeya Award for UWEAL Spirit
This Award will be given to a UWEAL member who demonstrates selfless service in pursuing the objectives and activities of UWEAL.  Nominees must be paid up UWEAL members.
(Nominees must be paid up UWEAL Members)

UWEAL Regional Entrepreneur Award
Select one region relevant to your nominee/nomination. This Award will be given to a woman who has successfully started and continues to run a growing and profitable business venture.  The business will be a recognised success at the regional level.
(East, West & North Regions)

C. Kisumba Award for UWEAL Rising Star
This Award will be given to a young woman entrepreneur (under 35 years old) with a young business (under 2 years old).  The business will demonstrate a true point of difference in the market place.
(Nominees do not have to be UWEAL Members)

C. Busulwa Pioneer Award
This Award will be given to a woman who runs a successful and growing business that is at least 5 years old.  The business will demonstrate a ground-breaking idea or solution and the Award-winner will have created a path others can now walk on.
(Nominees do not have to be UWEAL Members)

A. Lubogo Community Involvement Award
This Award will be given to a successful woman entrepreneur whose business gives back to the community with no apparent business gain.
(Nominees do not have to be UWEAL Members)

UWEAL Honorary Award
This Award goes to a person who has made a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of many, with no apparent gain.  Tell us how she/he has changed your life.
(Nominees do not have to be UWEAL Members)

UWEAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ADVANCEMENT AWARD
This Award recognizes any entity that has significantly contributed to the advancement of women entrepreneurs in one way or another for example by providing support or services.
(Nominees do not have to be UWEAL Members)

For further information or to make a nomination, click to download the UWEAL 2011 Awards Nomination Form.

Contact:
Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited
Plot 38 Lumumba Ave, Nakasero
P.O. Box 10002, Kampala
Tel: 0414 343952 Cell: 0774 095 615
Email: dkanduhukye@uweal.co.ug
Website: www.uweal.co.ug

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The seat went vacant after the High Court nullified his election victory over voter bribery. We have learnt that over four candidates are eying the seat. The former Vice president, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya and his main rival Kasta Hussein Bukenya are some of the candidates.

In the February parliamentary elections, Bukenya had won the race with 17,382 votes while his rival Kasta got 4,953 votes.

The electoral commission chairperson, Eng. Badru Kiggundu says that from November 11^th to 21^st the commission will be displaying the voters register.

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