4:00PM NEWS WITH EMMAH ATAI POWRED BY Orange: Democratic Party president, Norbert Mao has rubbished claims by president Museveni that the opposition rigged the just concluded luweero woman Member of Parliament elections that were won by DP’s Brenda Nabukenya. Mao says instead of pilling baseless allegations against the opposition, the president should focus on building party structures ahead of the 2016 general elections. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders have called upon religious leaders to join them in their quest for electoral reforms. In a meeting at the inter religious council headquarters, religious leaders said the reforms were timely as the country closes in to 2015. Burial arrangements are underway for the three Ugandan AMISOM peacekeepers killed during an attack on the Somali Parliament last Saturday. Philip Baligeya (WO II), Albert Onzele (WO II) and Joseph Ochaya (Pte) were killed during a fierce fight in which 13 al-Shabaab militants were gunned down. Government has downplayed fears of escalating tension over Migingo Islands.This follows reports of fresh clashes between Kenyan and Ugandan Communities living on the Islands over alleged theft of boat engines. Two people have died in an accident that occurred this afternoon along 8th Street Industrial Area,Kampala. A break down truck registration number VV 599 rammed into a motorcycle killing two people instantly. Kyambogo university administration says it is to finalize the disbursement of internship fees for students.The University spokesperson, Lawrence Madete, said the issue is being addressed and the students will get their money deposited in their accounts today. BUSINESS: The 9th edition of the largest gathering of eLearning professionals on the continent opened its doors in Kampala today, marking the beginning of the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education in Uganda. ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE: The US state department has warned any American citizens in Libya to leave the country immediately. It said the situation in the country remained unpredictable and unstable. SPORTS: Uganda Cranes South Africa based goalie Denis Onyango has assured Ugandans that The Cranes can’t afford a slip up at Namboole when they host Madagascar on Saturday May 31 in a 2015 AFCON qualifier encounter.
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 13:19:18 +0000
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