A cross section of Ugandans have welcomed a move by the army to punish officers who beat up journalists during the "Free Bobi Wine" protest in Kampala. This group of Ugandans believe this will act as an example to other officers anbd security agencies who disrespect the rights of journalists.
Although the National Environmental Management Authority(NEMA) and Vivo Energy Uganda have launched a campaign aimed at sensitizing Ugandans about the dangers of using polythene bags dubbed, “Tuve ku kaveera” (let’s stop using polythene bags), usage of polythene bags around Makerere University is still a rampant practice. This is clearly seen by many polythene bags used on a daily basis by a kiosk at Mary Stuart hall.
Fishermen arrested for illegal fishing.
Kalangala fish mongers are stranded after the government issued new qualifications needed for fishing in Lake Victoria waters.
Traders talk about their next move after making countless loses.
KAMPALA- Following the reported torture of Members of Parliament including Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake, sections of the public took to streets demanding for unconditional release of the legislators.
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21-Aug-2018
Makerere university interns reported back from their internship placement where they have been training during the months of June and July. |
Kikoni Businesses Make Profit Increment As Students Return
By Benjamin Tumusiime
August 20th, 2018
Businesses around Makerere University have registered increment in sales profit as the number of students reporting increases.
KAMPALA - Passengers using the Safeboda application have expressed concerns over the increasing cases of irresponsible conducts by drivers belonging to the company. Customers took the battle to social media threatening to quit using Safeboda services until the company re-orients or fires reckless drivers.
“Politicians have been advised to avoid misusing power and using excessive force against their opponents”
KAMPALA – Sheikh Suleiman Kakeeto the Tablighi leader in the country has echoed security forces to value people’s lives and shun excessive use of force when handling protestors.
KAMPALA- Policemen backed by Military Police and UPDF officers were on Monday engaged in running battles with rowdy protesters in the Kampala among others areas who were demanding for immediate and unconditional release of Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine.
“Someone has put his hands up, as a sign of surrendering, but you go on and beat him up?...”
KAMPALA – The Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, while delivering his Eid al-Adha message at Old Kampala Mosque has said that he believes both Authorities and protestors have violated one another’s freedoms in recent political confrontations.