Author: Irene Ageno Julu

PM Nabbanja assured Parliament and Ugandans on Thursday during Plenary that government is working closely with the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) to secure the release and repatriation of Ugandans held hostage by rebel groups in Myanmar. Minister for foreign Affairs Hon. John Mulimba and NUP MP Muwada had raised concerns of stranded Ugandans in Myanmar, Egypt, India and United Arab Emirates. It is on record in bid to secure employment, more than 100,000 nationals are in foreign land. Though some are legally employed, most are victims of deceit by employment companies transporting labor abroad. Nabbanja has urged government to…

Few months into existence of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema is flooded with bribery complaints from both local and international investors.The facility was established by President Museveni in September 2023 to curb corruption and promote investments. The Unit operates on four key objectives; ensure effective implementation of Presidential directives and policies on investment, coordinate investigations of all investors related complaints and promote better collaboration amongst stakeholders in the investment sector and support an investor friendly dispute resolution environment. 189 investors have reported claims of corruption at the Unit. Col. Nakalema disclosed that marjority(96) are local investors…

Julian Kanyomozi wows politicians, public servants at a luncheon at State House with her dazzling performance. President Museveni had hosted the luncheon to recognise and appreciate the people who organised the concluded NAM and G77+China Summits. He emphasised the core practices and honored people who worked tirelessly to better Uganda. He also acknowledged Sudhir’s presence stating he wouldn’t be there if he didn’t reject Amin’s ideological bankruptcy and the Engineering Brigade of UPDF wouldn’t have saved shs. 130billion on the airport expansion and face-lift.Museveni said, regarding chairmanship of NAM and G77+China, he has four points to focus on: working for…

The former model and America Got Talent judge is not sorry for the statement she made regarding her career. Vergara told Spanish newspaper El Pais that her giant breasts and amazing figure are part of the reasons she made it big on television so she can not apologise for being hot, especially since she’s still a big name decades later. The 51 year actress says she noticed her strength early as boys started treating her differently, though her lovable personality is behind her longevity in the entertainment business. She says, she’s aware better and younger women with bigger breasts and…

Nigerian superstars on the rise internationally with several nominations. Nigerian music is on the fast rise globally and earning big. Burna Boy International superstars Burna Boy, Asake and Rema have earned nominations for the 2024 Brits Awards. Asake Asake and Burna Boy nominated in the Best Internationally Artist Category alongside American Superstars Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Lana Del Rey. Rema earned nomination for Best International Song for his hit single ‘Calm Down’, Cameroonian American singer Libianca nominated for her hit single ‘People’ and South Africa’s Tyla for ‘Water’. LibiancaSome of these Artistes in the past scooped Grammy…

Vice President Jessica Alupo requested the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) delegates to focus on deepening cooperation while officiating the ministerial meeting at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, in Kampala. She congratulated Belgium for successful Chairmanship amidst the Covid-19 hardships and highlighted several socio-economic areas in Uganda for instance, the need for infrastructural development to support industrialization and trade through railway and road transport, human capital, financial funding to development projects, use of IT technologies to support different sectors and limited inter-regional trade for finished goods. The five days 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit with the theme “Deepening Cooperation for shared Global Affluence”…

Fans of Yemi Alade, Adekunkle Gold can’t wait to watch Jay-Z’s film “The Book of Clearance” which premiered 12 January and to be in Nigeria’s cinemas in April 12, 2024. Both musicians featured in the soundtrack of the film, with Mr. Gold collaborating with American rappers Doja Cat and Kodak Black on the track “Jeezu” and Yemi on the track “sacred” alongside Jeymes Samuel. The sound track was released on December 12, 2023, available on Spotify. The Book of clearance is a biblical comedy drama that tells the story of a young man living in 33A.D, who struggles to find…

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) led a two year investigative documentary which has revealed evidence of numerous abuse, rape and torture of women by the late legendary Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua globally known as TB Joshua. The three-part documentary alleged sexual crimes committed for decades by TB Joshua, a preacher and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The first segment has been released today the 8th of January and the world is shocked as more than 30 former members, disciples and workers of SCOAN disclosed rape, torture including illegal detention and forced abortions in SCOAN’s compound which…

The 27th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference concluded yesterday the 6th of January without representation of United Kingdom and Canada. It’s ironic though that the mother State did not honor her representation and this disappointment created mixed reactions both from Ugandan and other leaders and scholars. However political analysts like Joseph Ochieno linked it to the recent anti-homosexuality bill which both United Kingdom and Canada claim it’s against international human rights law, and insecurity citing the recurring attacks by Allied Democratic Forces. (ADF) The three day conference ended successfully with Speakers visiting several tourist sites including the Uganda Wildlife…

Pope Francis has permitted Priests on Monday 18th December to Bless same-sex marriage contrary to what he had earlier said in 2021 citing the union to be a sin and God can not bless sin. Vatican said, Blessing should not be part of regular church rituals or relayed to civil unions or wedding, and those receiving a blessing “should not be required to have prior moral perfection “, Pope added that this should be a sign that God welcomes all, though the document says Priests must decide on a case by case basis. A blessing in the Catholic Church is…