Author: Irene Ageno Julu

NRM’s Samuel Junior Engola Okello, UPC’s Dr. Eunice Apio Otuko, FDC’s Freddy Newton and NUP’s Daniel Okello are in a tight race to replace slain Minister of State for Labour Hon. Charles Engola. A coincidence that all contenders are “Okello’ to replace the late Okello except for the UPC Dr Apio! President Museveni yesterday 4th July camped in Oyam and campaigned massively for the NRM Candidate urging voters to give him a chance to serve them. The army and police have already stationed themselves to avoid by- election insecurity from recurring on Thursday as voters cast their ballot. NUP’s President…

Lately DNA testing increased as several men are subjecting children to the test to ascertain their paternity. This comes days after government carried out DNA testing on some of murdered students during the Kasese attack where some results didn’t match. Tests have since raised questions concerning declining moral values. Yesterday Parliament through Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa directed government especially Ministry of Health and Office of the Prime Minister to come up with regulatory framework regarding DNA testing. He called out PM Nabanjja to look into it claiming innocent children have become victims. In response the PM promised the House to…

Ugandans cautioned to be vigilant regarding internal security after United Kingdom issued a terror attack alert in the Country. Though the UK statements doesn’t provide detailed security threat, the Minister for International Relations Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, Police Spokeperson Fred Enanga confirmed the terror threat in a press release on security of the nation.Uganda Police Force in the past took initiative to warn citizens on precautionary measures such as vigilance in crowded areas like shopping malls, concerts, bars and restaurants etc. This comes from recent terror attacks that left hundreds dead and several wounded. The recent being the 17th June…

Muslims Mps in the Finance Committee of Parliament were shocked and disputed the assertion by Bank of Uganda regarding the absence of scholars due to limited qualifications to sit on the Council, and prohibition in the law for the bank not to take advice from any one. On this note, MPs asked the Central Bank to provide evidence against the decision. The Clause in the Financial Act is up for amendment to contain Islamic banking in the next financial year, a move that started in 2019 to operationalise it. In 2004, BOU worked with Parliament to ensure the Legislation enabling…

Holiness is being separated for God. Full devotion and dedication to God; it comes with purity of mind and integrity before God. It’s a demand from God; Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, God requires man to be Holy. There’s no way man can maneuver around Holiness.Something fake is impure, a sham or a look-alike. Fake Holiness therefore is counterfeit, mirror of holiness; we try to portray but really not. It falls short of the standard and quality of God and of that which is desired. It’s corrupted version of what true Holiness entails.Where does fake holiness begin?1-From the heart (Gen…

The thirty-seven-year-old award-winning Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and turned author finally let the cat out as her book ‘I am Not Yvonne Nelson’ debuted on 18th June. The book was rumored for quite some time to expose gigantic television and music personalities that once were in Yvonne’s life. Well, it’s unbelievable what happens behind closed doors. I am Not Yvonne Nelson is an explosive and riveting account of a young woman who sets out to discover herself, the drama and twists exposes several celebrities like Iyanya, Sarkodie, Tonto Dikey etc. Well, some celebrities have reacted and others yet to…

President Museveni announced a few days ago that he contracted corona virus after his test turned positive and isolated himself at Nakasero State Lodge. It has been five days in isolation and he took the initiative to update the country daily on his health through his social media platforms. Yesterday the President posted a video of himself in isolation and assured the nation his health is improving and appreciated the warm heartily prayers from concerned citizens. PM Nabanjja had been delegated to represent the President on duties especially the just concluded National Hero’s day celebrations in Luwero which she delivered…

Last year Hon. Sarah Opendi was mandated to introduce a Private Member Bill titled ‘Marriage Bill’ which has been dragging. During the plenary sitting yesterday 16th May at Parliament, the MP returned with exciting challenging measures in the amendment of the bill which stattled the house. Sarah suggested a time frame of between 6-24 months on Cohabitation after which they are legally acknowledged as married couples. Ms. Opendi who concluded her consultation on the matter adds that it’s disrespectful for a man to live with someone’s daughter for 10 years while not legally registered as a married couple, though for…

Blogger Ibrahim Tusubira famously known as Isma Olaxes/Jjaja Ichuli was gunned down on Saturday 8th May near his home in Kyanja by unknown assailants. Isma was known and criticized by many whom sometimes felt offended and attacked by his commentaries though others loved and appreciated his journalism. Several security agencies including CID, Forensics, KMP are investigating the motive for his murder. On 12th May four days later, Ivan Wabwire a police officer and client at Yako Bank limited shot dead an Indian national Uttam Bhandiri, a money lender and director of TFS Financial services over 2 million shillings loan he…

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday 30th March marked sixty years of existence and extension of support to various government projects in Uganda in a formal ceremony held at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The US Mission country director Richard Nelson and US ambassador to Uganda Natalie Brown stated clearly that US government is committed to supporting more projects including ending HIV/AIDS in 2030. Though much is yet to be done, Mr. Richard believes with more support, alot can be done towards acquiring the cure. Uganda has benefited from USAID in several funded projects from health care, Education, trade,…