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To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
It has come to light that enumerators from last year’s census are still owed over UGX 200 million by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) for their work. This revelation was made by UBOS officials during a meeting with the leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi and other MPs. Opposition MPs, led by Joel Ssenyonyi, made an oversight visit to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics to scrutinize the entity’s operations. However, they were shocked when the Executive Director, Dr. Chris Mukiza, and the deputy snubbed the long-awaited meeting, yet previous schedules were canceled to accommodate the officials’ attendance. James Muwonge, Director…
Agness Acibu, the Woman Representative for Nebe District and a member of the Education Committee, has advocated for a fair and transparent teacher recruitment process in seed secondary schools. Her call follows yesterday’s Committee meeting, where members heard from head teachers and deputy head teachers of 76 seed schools, who voiced their concerns about the ongoing recruitment efforts under the Education Service Commission. The head teachers, as part of the Uganda Intergovernmental Transfer Phase Two (UGIFT), petitioned Parliament for affirmative action, particularly regarding teachers who have long served in these schools, often in difficult, remote locations. They presented their petition…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has instructed Parliament’s Human Rights Committee to visit Luzira Prisons to verify that Dr. Kizza Besigye is receiving treatment by standard prison procedures. During Thursday’s parliament plenary sitting, Opposition legislators raised concerns that Dr. Besigye has been denied family food and physical interaction with visitors. The committee, led by Hon. Fox Odoi, is to prepare a report for Tuesday. Tayebwa stressed that the committee should focus on its core mandate and avoid expanding it to include health evaluations or allowing private doctors to visit, as suggested by some legislators, to ensure…
The Budget and Finance Committees of Parliament have intensified scrutiny of the National Development Plan Four (NDP4), a five-year plan aimed at transforming Uganda’s economy. However, MPs contend that the plan’s priorities are misplaced, emphasizing the need for improved Human Capital Development and road infrastructure to drive economic growth and development Led by Dr. Samuel Opio, Kole North MP, legislators highlighted concerns about the plan’s omission of critical interventions in education. Opio pointed out the low primary school completion rate of 40% and the secondary education enrollment rate of 27.3%, stressing the need for targeted programs to improve these statistics.…
By Fred Kajjubi The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced that it has surpassed its revenue collection target for the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year with a surplus of Shs.322bn. URA says the success has not come from harassing people’s businesses. Still, the tax administration has introduced new strategies to make it easier for people to pay taxes. For the 2024/2025 fiscal year, URA was given a tax collection target of 31.369tn and planned to collect 14.926tn in the first and 16.444tn in the second half. However, the first tranche which started in July and ended in December…
The vice chairperson of the Health Committee of Parliament and Kole North MP, Dr. Samuel Opio Acuti, has praised the recent acquisition of a new heart machine by the Uganda Heart Institute, saying it will greatly promote medical tourism in Uganda. The institute acquired a new Cath Lab Theater equipment two weeks ago, featuring advanced bi-plane X-ray cameras, which is expected to reduce referrals abroad. Dr. Acut expressed support for the government’s move, stating that many Ugandans travel abroad for heart operations due to lack of equipment, not personnel. “I’m glad that now we have the equipment, which will reduce…
The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union (UNMU) has urged the government to increase the representation of nurses and midwives at the ministry level, emphasizing that despite contributing 75% to the medical workforce, their voices are underrepresented. During an end-of-year press conference in Mulago, union president Justus Cherope also called for parliamentary representation to ensure their issues receive the attention they deserve. The profession faces challenges, especially due to the ban on labor exportation while the government absorbs less than half of the 500 to 600 new nurses and midwives entering the workforce annually. Cherope highlighted the surplus of nurses and…
Ugandan Legislators Support Proposal to Downsize Parliament for Better Efficiency and Cost Savings A section of Ugandan legislators has expressed support for a proposal to reduce the number of members of parliament, arguing that it will lead to better debates, reduce congestion, and lower public expenditure. The proposal was discussed during a debate on the National Development Plan (NDP) IV with the National Planning Authority (NPA). Several MPs have endorsed the idea, citing the significant amount of public money spent on maintaining a large number of parliamentarians. Isamat Abraham, the Member of Parliament for Kapir County, welcomed the proposal, suggesting…
EOC Calls for Affirmative Action for Poverty-Stricken Regions By Bbale Nickson The Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Safia Nalule Juuko this morning, presented to Parliament the 10th and 11th Annual reports on the state of Equal Opportunities in Uganda. The two reports were received by the Deputy Clerk, Corporate Affairs, Henry Waiswa, on behalf of the Speaker, Anita Among. Presenting highlights of the reports, Nalule said that the 2024 report noted considerable elimination of structural and systemic discrimination and inequality in Uganda in the areas of gender, age, religion, history, race and geographical locations. However, poverty rates remain prevalent…
Minister Evelyn Anite Defends Termination of Tibet-Hima Mining Concession By Adiga Julius Uganda’s Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Hon. Evelyn Anite, has defended the government’s decision to terminate the concession agreement with Tibet-Hima Mining Company Limited. The termination came after Tibet-Hima failed to meet its obligations under the concession agreement, despite several notices of default. Specifically, the company failed to provide a written undertaking ensuring all consortium members would participate in the project, pay annual concession fees, and provide an exploration guarantee. Minister Anite emphasized that her decision protected Uganda’s interests and prevented exploitation by an…