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Legislators, Ugandans and the President knew that things wouldn’t be easy in case the Anti-Homosexuality bill is passed especially from donor funds. Indeed the threats have already started flying in with the US warning that HIV/AIDS prevalence in Uganda might increase. This is if the bill is passed into law. The government of Uganda has therefore been urged to make ...

Kenya’s opposition figure, Raila Odinga, along with his party, Azimio leaders, have asked plain-clothed police officers to keep off protests lest they face the wrath of their supporters. The opposition leaders in a statement to the public said they will treat plain-clothed officers as goons. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accused the cops of using excessive force to disperse peaceful protesters. ...

The government of Uganda has been advised by the United Nations to avoid tax holidays as well as exemptions. The international organization said this should be done if the government is to attain its domestic revenue mobilization. Yesterday, the government launched its investment financing strategy in Kampala. Ms Susan Ngongi Namondo, the United Nations resident coordinator attended this ceremony. She ...

Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda on Tuesday, March 21st flagged off 50 tricycle ambulances. These were donated by Rotary International and are intended to extend ambulance services in villages and remote areas. The Prime Minister represented the President, HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the function. The function took place at Commonwealth Resort Hotel Munyonyo. She commended ...

The deputy speaker of Parliament Hon Thomas Tayebwa has congratulated his fellow MPs and the Speaker of Parliament for eventually passing the Anti-Homosexuality bill. Tayebwa added that it’s now time to know where the relationship between Uganda and the West stands. He also said that Parliament acted in the interest of Ugandans. God will therefore reward them for standing firm ...