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Norbert Mao, the President and Chairman General of the Democratic Party (DP) has made it clear that he will not resign as the political organization’s boss despite calls by some leaders in his own party that he should quit if he wants to take up a job as Minister of Justice in President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni’s government.
The Global Village and Muhammad Nsereko’s Bill intended to punish bad users of internet, especially those on social media, are unenviable bedfellows.
A number of Ugandan social media users could soon find themselves coughing a fine of Shs15m, going to jail for seven years or being subjected to both if proposals in the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill being pushed by Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko are passed.
Masaka District Woman MP Joan Namutaawe is currently in the news for two reasons: her broken English which almost broke Uganda’s record as well her complaint over lack of teachers in a seed school in her constituency.
Junior minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development is expected to appear before the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline for questioning for undermining the institution of Parliament and for alleged misconduct.
Plans for government to buy shares in ROKO Construction limited are not the best option to save the financially constrained company from sinking, a Committee of Parliament has advised.
Several Bukwo District local government leaders might soon land in trouble if Uganda Police Force (UPF) officers heed the advice of MPs to expand the investigation into the murder of former acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Charles Robert Ogwang to the conflicts in the district.
Ugandan MPs have resolved that government presents to Parliament, a sustainable salary enhancement plan of all categories of public officers with clear budgetary indications and timelines for implementation.
A senior minister in President Museveni’s government has revealed the year when the salaries of secondary school arts (humanities) teachers and those facilitating learning in primary schools are likely to be enhanced.