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September 6, 2023 By Kundu Ronald Kampala – In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, hastily adjourned a parliamentary session today due to the conspicuous absence of government Ministers, leaving Members of Parliament frustrated and constituents without a voice. The scheduled session held great promise, with important items on the Order Paper, including a motion seeking leave of Parliament to introduce the Rainwater (Harvesting and Storage) Bill and a motion for the adoption of the report of the committee on government assurances and implementation regarding stabilizing fuel prices. However, the absence of government Ministers made it impossible for Members of Parliament to proceed with their agenda. This disruption sparked Speaker Among's concern, prompting her to address the issue publicly. "As you see, this is one of the abandoned Houses, and we are wondering whether we still have Ministers; how do we handle the House; Members hav...

By Kundu Ronald Kampala, Uganda - August 20, 2023 In a compelling address at the launch of the Entebbe Acholi Development Association, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Nobert Mao, emphasized the need for unity among the Acholi community as they navigate a significant transition period in Uganda's political landscape. Minister Mao outlined a three-phase plan for the upcoming transition, which starts with building national consensus and understanding. He stressed the importance of ushering in a new era for Uganda post-2026 and highlighted that the forthcoming government would adopt a broad-centered approach. The minister expressed the belief that a cohesive center, capable of holding the nation together, was pivotal, even as extreme elements remained both in government and opposition ranks. "Change is inevitable. President Museveni's role is to remove the bitterness from the meat, as there's been a spreading of hatred led by politicians," sta...

By Kundu Ronald In a recent twist of events within Uganda's opposition party, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), internal disagreements over leadership changes have surfaced, highlighting divisions within the party's ranks. FDC Chief Whip, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has expressed concern over the understanding and unity of key opposition figures following remarks made by Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the three-time Butambala MP. Kivumbi had commented on the FDC's change of leadership and the rejection of a proposed replacement for Ssemujju Nganda as Chief Whip in Parliament. The proposed replacement was championed by Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the FDC Secretary General, who is perceived to belong to a rival faction within the party. Mafabi's letter to Speaker Anitah Annet Among, urging the replacement of Ssemujju with Yusuf Nsibambi, triggered a response from party members who believed the proper procedures had not been followed. Opposition FDC Members of Parliame...

By Kundu Ronald Kampala, August 19, 2023 - The Kibanda North Member of Parliament, Hon. Linos Ngompek, has made headlines by expressing his belief in Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's readiness to assume the presidency of Uganda. While appearing on Bukedde TV 1, Ngompek emphasized the significance of youth-driven political movements and warned against underestimating the influence of mass gatherings. Drawing parallels to the rise of Bobi Wine, Ngompek noted how the musician's transition into politics initially raised skepticism due to the nature of his early campaign rallies. "People too stated that crowds were attending due to music rallies, but by the end of it, he formed the National Unity Platform (NUP) which now has a majority of opposition MPs and Kyagulanyi is a famous person around the world," he pointed out. He further stressed that such grassroots support shouldn't be taken lightly, as it can lead to significant political transformations. Addressin...

By Kundu Ronald In a recent message delivered from State House in Entebbe, President Museveni reaffirmed his commitment to Uganda's self-reliance and criticized the role of foreign aid and loans in the country's social-economic transformation. The President argued that while aid and loans can be useful if executed by patriots, they often lead to distortion and hinder growth. He questioned the effectiveness of foreign aid in promoting growth, citing examples of African countries facing security and stability crises despite receiving grants and loans. President Museveni pointed out instances of mismanagement of borrowed funds, where essential sectors like agriculture lacked necessary infrastructure and equipment despite significant loans. He also criticized external aid policies that obstructed the growth of domestic industries, like Uganda's pharmaceutical sector, due to imposed conditions. The President outlined five key factors driving Uganda's social-econo...

By Kundu Ronald Entebbe, August 16, 2023 - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged young leaders to actively participate in wealth creation endeavors to enhance their quality of life. Addressing National Youth Council leaders, led by chairperson Mr. Jacob Eyeru, at State House-Entebbe, President Museveni emphasized the importance of embedding wealth creation in the cultural fabric of the youth. President Museveni stressed, "My emphasis is that all youth, even those growing up under parental care, should engage in wealth creation. The absence of wealth creation in their culture has led to numerous problems in the past 70 years. It's a dangerous omission." He attributed the successful fight and victory of the National Resistance Army (NRA) during the 1981-1986 protracted war to a strong foundation in wealth creation. President Museveni urged all youth, regardless of their educational background, to engage in wealth creation when the opportunity ar...