Will Uganda ever be free from the “We fought” class of 1986
You are probably familiar with the slogan “In 1986…” and “We fought..” as key phrases of a certain lot of politicians in this country who belong to the NRA/NRM government.…
The entire East Africa knows how much we have sacrificed for this country, Gen. Elly Tumwine
The 1986 war that brought NRM to power is like that ever visible scar that should never be forgotten. Parliamentarians are the latest group to be reminded about the bush…
Kato Lubwama back in court over lack of academic qualifications
Lubaga South MP Kato Lubwama is today set to appear before the Court of Appeal in a pettition he filed against a High Court decision that allowed a one Habib…
Judiciary PS hides from PAC over missing funds.
The Judiciary Permanent Secretary, Kagole Kivumbi refused to attend a meeting convened by the Public Accounts Committee-PAC of Parliament. The committee chaired by the Budadiri West MP, Nathan Nandala Mafabi…
H.E Bobi Wine a Panelist at U.S. Human Rights forum Organized by Rev. Jesse Jackson
Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu attended the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention in the US. It was held on the theme “Global Peace, Human Rights and Democracy” The Rainbow/PUSH is a non-profit…
Kadaga warns MPs against secret meetings with the President
The speaker of parliament, Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has warned members of parliament against holding secret meetings with the president over parliamentary issues. A rather irked Kadaga was addressing the house…
Munyagwa,Kadaga cited in Bank of Uganda Scandal…
The Bank of Uganda scandal may probably bigger than we all thought! While the country is still trying to take in the shock of what could possibly be happening at…
The Week in Review; Stories that made the news
It has been quite an eventful week! We have had news breaking on various issues all week long. Some stories have been good, while others have been bad. Here is…
The Circus of National Budget reading happens today
This afternoon, the Finance Minister Matia Kashaija is expected to deliver the budget speech for the coming financial year to the nation and parliament. This is a special year for…
Kasirye Gwanga denied entry into State of the Nation address venue
Major Gen Kasirye Gwanga was Yesterday obstructed from attending the State of Nation address due to failure to present an invitation card. Kasirye who did not have the…
July 4 presidential polls impossible to hold, says Algeria’s constitutional council
Less than a month left to July, Algeria’s constitutional council has concluded it will not be possible to hold presidential elections on July 4 as planned, state TV reported…
Parliament approves UGX 40.5 Trillion Budget without debate
[ad_1] Hon Muwanga, Nandala and Atiku follow budget proceedings. PHOTO via @Parliament_Ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has on Friday in an unprecedented manner passed the 2019/2020 budget totalling…
Parliament Passes Shs 40.5 Trillion Budget, Transport Sector Gets Biggest Increment
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 18 Views | Updated On May 24th, 2019 at 15:08 Parliament has Friday passed a Shs 40.5…
U.K’s PM, Theresa May Announces She Will Resign June 7 Amid Brexit Pressure
[ad_1] By SoftPower | 5 Views | Updated On May 24th, 2019 at 13:48 British Prime Minister, Theresa May has announced she…
Parliament approves Sh947 billion payment to 82 Ugandan companies
[ad_1] The Select committee on South Sudan compensation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved the payment of 947 billion shillings to 82 Ugandan companies that supplied goods and…
Govt Assures Striking Teachers on Salary Enhancement, Blames Delay on Timing
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 15 Views | Updated On May 23rd, 2019 at 17:50 The Minister of State for Finance, David…
CSOs criticise OTT payment proposal for MPs – Nile Post
[ad_1] Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday released a statement, criticising tax waiver and the proposed payment of tax on Over The Top services, for Members of Parliament. In a…
COSASE Grills NIRA Officials Over Corrupt Staff, Delayed Registration Exercise
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 20 Views | Updated On May 21st, 2019 at 18:40 The Parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities…
An MP Who Can’t Afford OTT Tax is as Good as Dead – Fr Gaetano – Online news from Uganda and the East African region – SoftPower News
[ad_1] By Joshua Nahamya | 11 Views | Updated On May 18th, 2019 at 14:13 Outspoken cleric and parish priest of Kitanga…
Commission Insists Parliament Should Pay MPs’ OTT Despite Kadaga’s Objection
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 15 Views | Updated On May 16th, 2019 at 19:31 Parliament Commission through the Commissioner in charge…
I’m Not Aware of the MTN Contract, MPs Should Foot their OTT Tax – Kadaga
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 20 Views | Updated On May 16th, 2019 at 13:30 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga…
Parliament Contracts MTN to Provide Internet, OTT for MPs’ iPads – Online news from Uganda and the East African region – SoftPower News
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 11 Views | Updated On May 15th, 2019 at 18:12 Parliament has awarded a contract to telecom…
MTN secures data, OTT deal for parliament
[ad_1] Uganda Parliament Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is to pay the Over the Top-OTT Tax and provide monthly data bundles for each legislator. A document seen by…
Parliament Rejects 0.05% Tax Proposal on Loss-making Companies – Online news from Uganda and the East African region – SoftPower News
[ad_1] By Nixon Segawa | 6 Views | Updated On May 7th, 2019 at 19:27 Parliament has Tuesday rejected government proposal to…