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By Mubatsi Asinja Habati Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party top administrative organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC), has cracked the whip on dissenting members of parliament expelling four and suspending one. In a weekend CEC meeting, chaired by … Continue reading

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By Cissy Kagaba Corruption in Uganda seems to be taking a new trend when it comes to the amounts stolen. It seems trendy and fashionable to steal and embezzle billions and get away with it. Time and again civil society … Continue reading

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It is blasphemous for members of parliament to confirm increment of their allowances at such a time as this. It is hypocrisy of the highest level since our legislators have always professed to be pro people and also remain the … Continue reading

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By Julian Barungi Rising prices of food are tempting farmers to sell everything they produce, leaving them starving and unproductive At the end of September, inflation sky-rocketed to a whopping 28.3% but unfortunately, many farmers are not benefiting from the … Continue reading

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President cannot control my sugar business Minister for Justice and Constitutional affairs, Kahinda Otafire is in the news for sayingthat he is a “sugar dealer” and that “the President cannot control his businesses”. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend … Continue reading

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The constitutional court has ordered government to pardon former LRA rebel Thomas Kwoyelo saying that he is entitled to receive amnesty just like other ex-rebels that have been granted amnesty. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz … Continue reading

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By Hon Ahabwe Godfrey Pereza I am moved by your issue no. 177 of August 26-September 01, 2011 which had a big cover title “Gaddafi’s Fall: What does it mean for Museven? To pay tribute to the revolutionary leader’s other … Continue reading

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By Andrew M. Mwenda Since April, Ugandans have sustained protests over many issues including wages, commodity prices and foreign exchange rates There is widespread discontent in most of Uganda against President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM. The mainstream opposition should, … Continue reading

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By Moses Odokonyero Strongmen around the world have found a new ‘enemy’ in social media among the many real and imagined that pinch their noses each night! In the eyes of these powerful men the grumbling tech savvy youngsters in … Continue reading

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By Job Kiija Rain, rain go away… little children want to play! A nursery rhyme which probably each one of us is familiar with; we used to sing it for fun, little knowing that it had serious implications. Bookmark on … Continue reading

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