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Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has assured spouses to legislators that they too are part of Parliament. He says they need to work so closely with the institution. He was speaking at the wedding ceremony of Kenneth Orik and Beatrice Akori the Agago District Woman MP. “So Kenneth our brother we welcome you. You are now an associate Member ...

The parish priest of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Gulu city, Reverend Father Justin Eric Uma, recently criticized President Museveni. He did this after the president asked Ugandans to eat cassava if they cannot afford bread. Museveni lashed out at Ugandans during this year’s International Labour Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for complaining about the rising prices of commodities. ...

Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has come out to reveal that the survival or downfall of President Museveni’s reign depends on his foreign policy. This is the reason his interest lies more in foreign policy than domestic one. It’s the reason many diplomats and refugees flock to the country according to Rwomushana. “Mr. Museveni is more interested in foreign policy. His ...

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has not yet granted Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) approval to introduce genetically modified mosquitoes. However, it has only approved the rearing of wild mosquitoes ahead of the planned introduction of genetically modified mosquitoes (GMMs). “NEMA has not approved the introduction of genetically modified mosquitoes. What NEMA approved in 2017 was the Environmental and ...

Senior journalist, Baker Batte has lashed out at politicians who are criticizing Dr. Kizza Besigye for going on the streets to demonstrate. Yesterday, the former President of FDC, Dr. Kizza Besigye tried to go on the streets to show his discontent with the high commodity prices. He says government is doing nothing about it yet people are rotting in poverty. ...