We are told by sources in NRM that this was done to weaken president Museveni’s influence in the region/ East African Community.

The rebels in NRM successfully allied with EALA members in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mukasa Fred Mbidde’s group from Kampala.

Now we have heard that Museveni is coughing after his boys Kiwanda Suubi of Mityana allied with Buganda caucus to bring in Magret Nantongo Zziwa. Following Byamukama’s political failure in EALA, Museveni has also summoned Kampala Central MP Mohammad Nsereko to explain his role in this whole saga.

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Sources in government have told us that the ministers behind the idea of relocating the capital city to Nakasongola have already sold the idea to president Museveni who also seems to be supportive of the idea.

We are told some of the ministers behind the idea of relocating the capital city are Justice Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire and state minister for transport Stephen Cheborot.

There are also proposals that the capital should be relocated to Mbarara as the late former president of Uganda Milton Obote had planned in the past. The ministers behind the proposal argue that relocating the capital city will decongest Kampala.

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The minister notes that the majority of the poorest people in the country are people with disabilities, widows, and some sections of youth but very few of them are benefiting from the Government’s programmes meant to get them out of poverty.

Madada made the remarks today while launching the Membership Empowerment Project at national level at Hotel Africana in Kampala.

“I thank and commend people who are fundraising for this project. Empowerment is giving people information and knowledge to actively participate meaningfully in socio, economic and political development. Once people are knowledgeable and informed, they are empowered,” the minister observed.

He said there are many policies and laws in Uganda to safeguard and promote the rights of all persons but many people are ignorant about them.

“This project is therefore timely. It will help Government to mobilise people to access and benefit from poverty eradication initiatives and also empower them to demand for their rights,” Madada said. “The constitution guides all development partners including Government to address the needs of people thus when we empower them we are in essence putting them in a position where they can identify and prioritise their needs and lobby the Government and civil society for support in addressing their needs.”

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A source among the gays in Uganda has told us that groups of gays in Europe and USA have channeled millions of money to Freedom and Roam Uganda, an association that lobbies for the recognition of same sex marriage in Uganda to organise gay rights conferences and activities across the country.

Gay rights activities in Uganda are illegal. Uganda laws and cultures do not accept homosexuality.

However minister Lokodo has warned hotels and conference halls against accepting homosexual conferences to take place under their roof.

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The general, who was accompanied by a host of officers including Brig. Silver Kayemba, came under fire by the committee chaired by Milton Muwuma who demanded to know why president Museveni allegedly snatched UPDF land and changed it into his private land where he even put up a farm and a home.

Gen. Odong defended the president land that it was acquired in right way but he clarified that the UPDF land is just next to that of the president and told the mps not to confuse the pieces of land.

MPs asked Odong to bring evidence regarding ownership of the Kisozi land to find out the real owners of the Kisozi land.

The member of parliament for Makindye west Hussein Kyanjo alleged that there are reports that land belonged to UPDF but its ownership was changed to Museveni

The minister however says that there are two pieces of land neighboring each other; a matter which he says confuses some members of the public.

Gen. Jeje odongo had appeared before the defence committee to explain a number of issues related to acquisition of land by the UPDF in various places including Entebbe, Masindi, Bulambuli among others.

The committee chaired by the member of parliament for Kigulu county in Iganga district Milton Muwuma discovered that unlike in the deal of Lugazi university land where the defense ministry followed the laid down procurement rules, land deals in other areas did not follow the law.
Jeje Odongo also denied claims that the ministry of Defence use force to acquire most of the land for the ministry of Defense.

By Isaac Senabulya

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He was seen on an outing last night at Club Rouge inKampaladuring the Burundian Singer Kidum night bonanza. Kidum was performing alongside with Juliana Kanyomozi.

Mukula was clad in a blue suit while the babe was dressed in a red blouse and a black skirt. Mukula walked into the club with this girl.

Mukula who recently announced his plans to contest for president was seen dancing body to body with this gal.

At the end of the show, Mukula and this girl walked away to unknown destination. What they did there your guess is as good as ours.

By Moureen Nakyanzi

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Kiyingi has been termed as a servant after he accused Kampala Central MP, Mohammad Nsereko on NBS TV yesterday of fighting the ruling party.

Nsereko in retaliation has told off minister Kiyingi that he is not supposed to talk anything related to NRM because he is an independent MP in the ninth parliament.

Nsereko says that people like Kiyingi misguide president Museveni to think that anyone who criticizes NRM is a rebel. MP Nsereko says that he will continue to criticize the ‘bad’ policies of the ruling government until they are collected.

By James Okello

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It seems former state minister for health; Mike Mukula is getting ready to contest for president. On Saturday Mukula in Soroti Municipality where he is also the area MP donated a brand new ambulance worth over 80 million Uganda shillings to prince Diana Hospital in Madera village in Soroti district.

We are told that Mukula handed over the ambulance to the hospital management at a rally attended by over one thousand people. Mukula reportedly told charged rally that the country will benefit more if Ugandans elect him president in 2016.

The ambulance donated to Diana hospital is expected to ease mobility of expecting mothers and patients in the district. Mukula says the government he eyes for is that one which will bring services near to people.

By Christine Kate

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Flagging off MTN Marathon at MTN Arena Lugogo

Residents of Wiila Sub County in the eastern district of Amuria are arriving in Kampala to take part in the ninth edition of the Annual MTN Kampala Marathon, slated for Sunday November 27, 2011, setting off from the Kololo Airstrip.

The exercise under the theme  ‘What’s Your Reason To Run?’ is expected to attract over 20,000 people who will raise  up to 230 million shillings.

MTN says the money will be handed over to water Aid to execute water projects around the country, particularly in Amuria  where vulnerable people have no access to clean and safe drinking water.

Area mp who is also state minister in charge of relief and disaster preparedness Musa Echweru says the project will help keep children in school as many of them have been missing class because they had to fetch water for their parents.

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Kiyingi has been termed as a servant after he accused Kampala Central MP, Mohammad Nsereko on NBS TV yesterday of fighting the ruling party.

Nsereko in retaliation has told off minister Kiyingi that he is not supposed to talk anything related to NRM because he is an independent MP in the ninth parliament.

Nsereko says that people like Kiyingi misguide president Museveni to think that anyone who criticizes NRM is a rebel.

MP Nsereko says that he will continue to criticize the ‘bad’ policies of the ruling government until they are collected.

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