FREEMAN NEWS-UG

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among has this afternoon  toured Entebbe international Airport ahead of the 27th  Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth that is slated for 3rd-6th January 2024 . The Speaker noted with satisfaction the well done renovations and expansion of the International Airport and its readiness to ensure smooth and efficient arrival experience for all COSPOC delegates . State-of-the-art facilities and meticulous planning has been put in place for the visitors .  Uganda is ready to host the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, told Heads of Mission and representatives of Commonwealth member countries in Uganda recently . “I call upon you to embrace the meeting and seek your support in making this conference a success. This conference can only be a success once you communicate to your Speakers and Presiding Officers how ready we are, how sec...

Happening Now: Despite the heavy morning rain, this has  not prevent God's people from queuing at the gates of Old Kampala Secondary School, where the National Prayer Day will be held. As Early as 6am, the numbers were overwhelming according to our reporter who is on ground.  The National prayer Day is hosted by Bishop David Kiganda along with Pastor Cindy and the entire Christian Focus Center Kisenyi (CFC). The prayers which kicked of day time shall proceed till morning hours of 1st of January 2024.

The speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anita Among has revealed that Uganda is now ready to receive delegates for the 27th conference of the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding officers to be held in Uganda from the 3rd to 6th of January 2024.    While addressing the press this morning, the speaker  sincerely thank all the  friends from the fourth estate for their support in  bridging the gap between the parliament and the public.  "I want to report that we are well prepared to start receiving delegates for the 27th conference of the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding officers to be held in Uganda from the 3rd to 6th of January 2024"-  Speaker Among. According to speaker Among, the first batch of Speakers and presiding officers  will jet into the country on the first of January , a few hours from now and all arrangements have been put in place to accord them the true Ugandan welcome.  The rest of the presiding officers will arriv...

Keddi Foundation has donated $30,000, approximately one Hundred and eleven Million Uganda shillings (111) towards the completion of Nakaloke Centre mosque. This happened during the marathon fundraising ceremony held at Nakaloke field in Mbale City on Saturday 30th Dec 2023. The funds were handed over to the organizers by the guest of honor for the Nakaloke Centre Mosque construction marathon 2023, C.E.O of Keddi Foundation, Hon. Keddi Steven Zulubah. This initiative was started by the late Dr. Hassan Galiwango together with the Salam charity. The funds were handed over to the organisers by the guest of honour for Nakaloke Centre Mosque construction marathon 2023, C.E.O of Keddi foundation, Hon. Keddi steven Zulubah. This initiative was started by the late Dr. Hassan Galiwango together with Salam charity. In his speech, Keddi noted that as Keddi Foundation,  its overarching goal is to foster success among individuals from diverse backgrounds, religions, or tribes with a shared ...

The lead pastor of Christian Focus Center, Kisenyi in Rubaga Division, Kampala, Bishop David Kiganda has unveiled the prayer program for the 31st December. The National prayers dy will  be held at old kampala Secondary School grounds. The prayers will go through the day and night with local and international preachers, gospel musicians and fireworks. Led by Bishop Kiganda. While briefing the media today morning at old kampala SS grounds, Bishop Kiganda who was in a  company with the security heads in Police said that they will pray for the sick and those with other issues in addition to anointing people so that they are blessed for the New Year. The Bishop also revealed that ever since they started holding such night prayers as the nation crosses to new year, crime rates have reduced.  "people used to jubilate crossing new year while drinking in bars, burning objects, fighting  each other, but ever since we put up such programs, the crime rates have dropped. This is ...

President Yoweri Museveni reveals that First Lady Janet Museveni has undergone self isolation after testing positive of COVID 19 president M7 :- On Christmas day, after a family lunch, Maama Janet started feeling kukarakaatwa (sandy feeling) in the throat. We did a Rapid Corona test, which was negative. However, we sent another sample to Mbarara for PCR test and it came back Positive. Indeed, Maama was feeling weak, with headache sometimes and with the kukarakaatwa. Immediately, on the 26th morning, I had to carry out a test on myself so that we decide to manage the problem. The tests came back negative by afternoon. We, therefore, decided for Maama to self- isolate in one of the houses at Rwakyitura while I continue with the programmes that we had arranged but not ones where Maama was involved. That is why we could not go to Kyenkwanzi or to Hon. Kaboyo’s function. I met General Daglo from the Sudan Civil war and today I will meet other guests and the Kiruhuura- Kazo Dairy Farmers on ...

The lead pastor of Christian Life Church, Makerere Kavule, Kampala, Jackson Senyonga has unveiled the prayer program for the 31st December National Celebrations prayers to be held at the same venue from 7am until 6am. The prayers will go through the day and night with local and international preachers, gospel musicians and fireworks. Led by Pastor Senyonga, they will pray for the sick and those with other issues in addition to anointing people so that they are blessed for the New Year. Addressing the press on Thursday morning, Pastor Senyonga said the theme for 2024 is from Isiah 37: 33 which he paraphrased as “The remnant shall again take root downward, bearing fruit upward.” Pastor Senyonga said the best way to start the New Year is by presenting and dedicating yourself to God and your issues, asks Him for the blessings and to forge forward for you a better a year.in addition to thanking him for protection, provision, life, energy and prosperity as opposed to engaging in sinful acts....

    SP  Michael Kananura - PRO Traffic The directorate of traffic and road safety have disclosed that a total of 33 people died, while 156 sustained serious injuries from the road crashes during this year’s festive season across the country,from 23rd to 26th December 2023. “Among the fatal accidents registered pedestrians and riders constituted 5% of which most of these crashes happened upcountry, the highways were peaceful.” Said the traffic PRO Kananura He noted that the major accident happened in Kapchorwa which occurred yesterday at 4pm involving a motor vehicle Reg.No UBD 074J Prado LandCruiser, which claimed the lives of 5 people who included 4 children and their mother. He adds that the accident also injured 4 others including the driver of the motor vehicle who were both on the same vehicle. According to the traffic spokesperson, few accidents were registered by their directorate in this year’s festive season compared to the previous season. He attributed this to ...

  A village Footballer, Robert Wamandu, a resident of Purunyende, Nyondo Sub-county, Mbale District has been pronounced dead by Dr. In Mbale Hospital after sustaining head injuries that resulted from a fight. HOW IT STARTED: According to Eyewitnesses, Wamandu was attacked by a group of youths of Khahwelatwela village, in Nyondo Sub-county as he was on his way heading to his home.  It has been alleged that one of the group members hit Wamandu, the late now with a stone.  Other eyewitnesses say he was carried by the youths who eventually dropped him down on the ground and he hit his head on a sharp stone.  He was rushed to Mbale Hospital after the incident at around 11 am, unfortunately, he passed away this morning.

The CEO Keddi Foundation, Mr. Keddi Steven surprisingly spent his Christmas day with the needy and disadvantaged feeding and caring for them in Mbale City. On 25th December 2023; Hon Keddi Steven Zuluba with the entire Keddi Foundation team spent the whole day at St Kozito Babies home located in Mbale City feeding and taking care of the disadvantaged babies and adults. St KIZITO BABIES’ HOME is a gazetted  area that was set aside to cater for the needy children and orphans that were either abandoned by their parents or lost their parents at a tender age. It was joy as The entire Keddi foundation team visited the Home, offered them food and other basic and scholastic needs. Among the requirements provided included pampers,pens,toilets papers,gaming materials, among others. While speaking to the press, Mr Keddi said that e very Child deserves a parent. "No child comes into the world by mistake no matter the situation he or she comes in, it’s always by God’s calling!  In our visi...

  THE old popular phrase or adage “What Goes Around Comes Around” attributed to an American writer Eddie Stone in his book titled, ‘Donald Writes No More’, first published in 1974 is making a lot of sense in the political arena in Lira City. This simply means you do something bad, consciously or otherwise, it will hit you ten times worse, do good it will come back a hundred times. In the political context one should speak guardedly to avoid issues with opponents, real or perceived. It’s no longer news that the Oyam South MP Betty Amongi and her Lira City colleague Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero are already in the political battlefield, the epicenter being Lira City. Like Chinese long-serving politician Mao Zedong also known as Chairman Mao (1893-1976) once said that politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed, the political theatre is becoming intense with a sustained mixed-grill of opinions to the amusement of many. What started as a seemingly simple and innoc...

The speaker of Parliament of Uganda who doubles as the Woman Member of Parliament, Bukedea district, Rt. Hon. Anita Amongo together with her husband, Rt. Hon. Moses Magogo have donated a brand new tractor to the Village Health Team in  Budiope. Whiled handing over the Tractor, Speaker Among revealed that She was honoured to join forces with Budiope East Member of Parliament, Hon M osesMagogo in acknowledging the vital contribution of Village Health Teams (VHTs) across Budiope.  "Their dedication to extending healthcare to hard to reach areas is commendable. In recognition of their pivotal role, we've ensured that they get a tractor to empower them in agriculture, aiming to uplift livelihoods"- Speaker Among noted.

The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety have warned all motor vehicles that are carrying passengers without PSV licences during this festive season, to stop with immediate effect. “In line with the above, the Directorate has intensified the operations on the same. More than 10 drones, 10 school costas and 2 school buses have been impounded & Drivers arrested.” Said the traffic spokesperson Kananura Kananura also stressed that they will continue with their operations against reckless drivers, in a bid to secure the festive seasons.  He further called upon members of the general public to continue reporting all traffic violations to their directorate on 0800199099 including the social media platforms.

  Police In Mbale District last night at approximately 11pm conducted an operation where more that 200 villagers were whisked away from different bars. It has been alleged that security was enforcing Christmas curfew time. The arrested villagers were picked from Green bar In khatwelatwela, Crown bar Nabumali town council, Big spender Mile 6, and others from malwa spots in Bungokho Central, Mbale District.  According to our sources, the arrested villagers have been taken to Nalondo, pending to appear before court.  By the time we filed this story , the regional police had  not yet issued an official statement in regards with the operation.  

Security Operatives Intercepted Attempting to Search Hon. Mary Gorretti Kitutu's Residence in Kampala. Yesterday evening, security and police operatives were intercepted as they tried to enter the residential premises of Hon. Mary Gorretti Kitutu in Kampala. They claimed to be conducting a search at the request of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to gather more information regarding allegedly misappropriated funds meant for the people of Karamoja. However, Hon. Kitutu contends that she is being targeted by unidentified adversaries, utilizing state agencies, despite her ongoing legal battle over the same issue in court.

The Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Nalongo  Anita Among Magogo has today 23rd December 2023,  inspected final works at the Bukedea Teaching Hospital in Bukedea Sub County, Bukedea County in Bukedea District, set to officially open early next  year.  Speaker Among said once opened, the health facility will bridge any healthcare gaps and train professionals to contribute to the health human resource expansion.  In a meeting with hospital administrators, Among said once opened, staff should treat patients with the highest courtesy possible,and create the appropriate environment for healing and recuperation. “People come to health facilities to recover from sickness; handle them with love and care to help them heal,” she said. On the healthcare professionals who will be trained at the facility, Speaker Among said it is critical to nurture them to hold the medical ethics high. “The challenge is for you to churn out medical professionals who will hold ...

Upon assuming the position of Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) last Friday, Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi is set to enjoy various privileges. These include government-paid security guards, a lead car, a fully-equipped office with staff, and special allowances. Appointed by the National Unity Platform party president, Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), Ssenyonyi replaces Mathias Mpuuga as the LOP, who has now been named a commissioner of Parliament. Click here to join our WhatsApp group and receive daily news. In his new role, Ssenyonyi will manage an annual budget of sh2.7b and will be entitled to state facilities and privileges similar to those granted to a cabinet minister. The sh2.7b allocated to the LOP’s office is part of the Parliament budget and is used to run a ‘Shadow Cabinet,’ overseeing government departments. This budget also covers expenses related to opposition MPs’ trips, among other things. The Shadow Cabinet, chosen by the LOP, monitors the activities of government...

The National UNity Platform (NUP) Principal, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has appointed Nakawa West MP, Hon Joel Ssenyonyi as the new Leader of Opposition on a two and half year contract. Ssenyonyi, who currently doubles as the party spokesperson was the head of the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) now replaces Mr Mathias Mpuuga who has since been named commissioner of Parliament. “I’m glad that you (Mathias Mpuuga) has offered to keep guiding me as I take on this new task [of LoP]. I’m not the most educated nor most experienced among the opposition members. I might not even be the most deserving to be appointed LoP, according to some people, but such is leadership,” Joel Ssenyonyi remarked moments after being announced for the new role of LOP. Bobi addresses Mpuuga firing claims. Speaking to the media on Friday at NUP headquarters, Bobi Wine clarified that the replacement of Mr Mpuuga should not be considered as sack...

Christian Life  Ministry hosts over 100 pastors to pray for Uganda, Ssenyonga Laud President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni For Good leadership and Governance.   Pastors and religious leaders from across the country converged at Christian Life Ministries in Bwaise for Uganda as the year 2023 concludes. The Men of God came from Ankole, Kigezi, Rwenzori, Lango, Acholi, and Busoga sub-regions. The national prayers were held under the theme The Roles of Religious Leaders in Uniting the Community. According to Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, the host, the prayer meeting was aimed at calling Christians to revive their faith in God through Jesus Christ. “Let us repent and God will bless our country, which is blessed with natural resources, good environment, fertile land, food, and others,” Pastor Ssenyonga said. Adding: “If we do not ask God to forgive us and revive us spiritually, we shall see more calamities as it happens in other countries.” Bishop Thomas Byamugisha, the overseer of Makind...

By David Serumaga. The Writer is a Student of Law. This week, I    witnessed  significant development for former Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the Ugandan Parliament, as Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among, the current Speaker, initiated a program within the bounds of the law to acknowledge their valuable contributions. The recent enactment of the Parliamentary Pension Act broadened the scope of benefits to include all Speakers since 1979, encompassing distinguished individuals such as President Museveni, Edward Rugumayo, Francis Butagira, Al Haji Moses Kigongo, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, and Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga. In adherence to the stipulations outlined in Section 1 (1) of the Parliamentary Pension Act, Rt. Hon Anita Annet Among extended the gesture of presenting new vehicles to esteemed former Speakers and Deputy Speakers. Among the recipients were distinguished individuals such as Al Haji Moses Kigongo, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Ambassador Francis B...

Earlier today, the National Unity platform political party held a joint prayers at it's headquarters in Makerere-Kavule. Surprisingly, No recorgonised Religious was willing to attend or take part in the activity, inside sources has it that this is due to Bobi Wine's Remarks in regards to Homosexuality status in the country.  It should be noted that few weeks ago while speaking on BBC, Bobi Wine was in support of LGBTQ community, this could have annoyed the religious leaders in Uganda who are always against Homosexuality.  According to administrators at the National Unity platform, Five leaders of different opposition parties sent letters to to 7 major religions inviting them to preside over the prayers, though, non appeared neither sent anyone to represent them. Other political icons in attendence included:- Gen Mugisha Mutu, the president of ANT, Dr. Kizza Besigye, Lord mayor, Erias Lukwago,  Winnie Kizza and others.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has cited out poor drainage system, waste disposal and wetland encroachers as the main challenges within the city which are affecting effective service delivery. This revelation has been made by the Executive Director of the KCCA Dorothy Kisaka while delivering her end of year 2023 message at City hall Kampala. Kisaka said despite the authority working tirelessly to sort out these challenges but they have been frustrated by people who have deliberately refused to comply with the rules and regulations governing the city before adding that effective next year the Authority is going to bite so that all the challenges are solved. Kisaka also urged all those who do illegal business within the city to shift to gazzeted markets to ensure trader order. Kisaka revealed that, the authority has performed well in revenue collection for the quarter of July- September 2023. She added that the authority is now eyeing refurbishing roads in a poor state like Salaam...