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Luweero Elections Appeal dismissed, some campaigners still missing

  The High Court in Kampala presided over by Justice Vincent T. Zehurikize on Friday, February 2, 2012 delivered its ruling for an Election appeal filed by Dr. Nabatanzi Lugudde, one of the candidates who contested in the November 21, 2011 by – Elections for the luweero District Woman member of Parliament which was won […]

Uganda to relocate capital city

Like Tanzania relocated its capital city from Dares Salaam to Dodoma, the republic of Uganda is also planning to relocate its capital city from Kampala to Nakasongola. 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 […]

Lawyers want Government supporters punished

Lawyers under their umbrella association of the Uganda Law Society want the supporters of the government in power punished. The lawyers say that most of the violence in Uganda is caused by the ruling government cadres and supporters. The lawyers told the media in Kampala that they want the prohibition and prevention of Torture Bill […]

Buganda kingdom Accessible Schools’ project launched

Masaka district and Buganda Kingdom in general has welcomed the Accessible and all Inclusive Schools Project for Children with Disabilities (CWDs). The project seeks to improve the state of physical accessibility in schools, and also increase enrolment of Children with Disabilities in schools. While launching the project in Masaka today, the District LC5 Vice Chairman, […]

DP petitions parliament over election of East African Legislative Members

The Democratic Party has written to the members of Uganda parliament giving its position of the law relating to the elections of EALA members. Our news desk has brought you the petition in full and it goes as follows: Date: 20th February 2012 Hon .Members of the 9th Parliament Parliament of the Republic of Uganda […]

Gen. Jeje Odong dismisses Museveni army land takeover rumours

The state minister for defense Gen. Jeje Odong has been tasked by MPs on defense and internal affairs committee to explain circumstances under which President Museveni acquired the Kisozi land in sembabule district. The general, who was accompanied by a host of officers including Brig. Silver Kayemba, came under fire by the committee chaired by […]

Commonwealth ministers to meet in Maldives

News Release: A Commonwealth ministerial mission is due to arrive in the Maldives capital, Malé, on 17 February to ascertain the facts surrounding the transfer of power last week in the South Asian state. The group will be led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Communications of Trinidad & Tobago, the Hon Surujrattan Rambachan. […]

McGill University offers research to international scholars in Canada.

Sauve Scholars Program: Sauve Scholars is an opportunity for highly-motivated people, under thirty, of demonstrated leadership potential, to come to Montreal for eight months to research, reflect, question and enlarge upon their understanding of the state of the world and their roles in effecting positive change. McGill University, amongst the most international of North American […]

Mayor Erias Lukwago Audito General’s report pins Jennifer Musisi

Kampala lord mayor Salongo Elias Lukwago has today unearthed the illegal recruitment and payments made by KCCA executive director, Jennifer Semakula Musisi which has caused great financial loss to the authority with little done for the people of Kampala since assuming officer last year. Addressing journalists today at his office, Lukwago said, according to the […]

EALA passes Inter University Council of East Africa bill

Ultimate Media The East Africa Legislative Assembly MPs have today managed to pass the Inter University Council for East Africa bill despite heavy protests from the East Africa Council of Ministers. The bill, which was passed by the assembly today, will establish a regional body to accredit universities that wish to establish themselves in the […]