Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda will today, June 9, commemorate the 37th National Heroes’ Day anniversary with an unusually low-key ceremony at State House Entebbe as the government moves to reduce expenditure on public functions and administrative costs. The commemoration, themed “Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative …
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COMMENT | CAROLYNE MUYAMA | As we observe Heroes’ Day today, Ugandans nationwide will listen to the President’s speech on radio and TV. Traditionally, June 9th has meant closed government offices, major security operations, large convoys passing through rural areas, costly plastic tents, high per diem expenses, and millions of shillings …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court Criminal Division seeking the termination of criminal proceedings against them in a treason-related case. The duo is citing alleged grave violations of their constitutional rights, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has explained why he delegated Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to preside over the Heroes’ day celebration and not Vice President Jesca Alupo as protocol dictates. In a statement released by the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni said he had to delegate Nabbanja …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the Heroes’ Day celebrations in Luwero district due today, local leaders have asked President Yoweri Museveni to fulfill the pending pledges he made to the area that ushered him into power. Luwero and Nakaseke were significant battlegrounds during the 1981-1986 war, where numerous …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has approved 100 names of people who will be awarded various medals on Heroes Day. The medals are in recognition of their contribution towards the liberation of the country. The Minister in charge of the Presidency Esther Mbayo announced this in …
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NBS: Government Spokesman and Media Centre Exec Director Ofwono Opondo has revealed that 650 people are slated to walk away with medals during this year’s 35th Heroes day celebrations. This year’s celebration hinged on the theme – Concertizing the gains of our Heroes is a duty for every Ugandan – will …
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