1PM NEWS WITH CONSOLATE NAMYALO BROUGHT TO YOU BY ORANGE: The ruling National Resistance Movement has changed campaigning tactics as the road to the 2016 elections narrows. The Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Mwesigwa Rukutana has told Robert Kabushenga to know the limits of his powers after the Vision Group Managing Director refused to acknowledge the appointment of a representative of the National Social Security Fund on the publishing company’s board. A senior presidential adviser on defence, Gen Salim Saleh, has said he will not seek the renewal of his contract-- which expires in March next year-- citing old age. FDC President Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu has sharply criticised government’s strategy of identifying its citizens, saying it lacks transparency and could cause more problems for the country. US Secretary of State, John Kerry, yesterday spoke with South Sudan President, Salva Kiir, to express grave concern about the ongoing conflict in the country. Heads of State in the East Africa Community bloc have this week summoned an extra-ordinary summit in Arusha-Tanzania on due to the never-ending conflict in South Sudan. Officials from Parliament have denied being the originators of the Shs28 billion procurement for installation of modern security gadgets in the newly built car park for MPs and House staff. Rukungiri district local government councilors have petitioned the district chief administrative Officer to have his assistant out of office until the case against him is disposed off. BUSINESS: Uganda is set to host this years Africa Livestock Conference, with high hopes of enhancing potentials of local farmers as well as opening doors to regional and continental opportunities. INTERNATIONAL: At least 17 people have been killed by tornadoes as a huge storm system swept across the central and southern United States.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:20:06 +0000
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