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Katakwi—Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has said there is need to extend financial literacy to saving groups and Saccos  before funds are injected. This, she argues, increases the capacity of such groups to innovate ways through which they can increase return on investment. Speaking in Ngariam County in Katakwi District, where she spearheaded a fundraising drive to raise support for women saving groups, at the invite of area MP Peter Ogwang, who is also the State Minister for Sports, Hon Among said it is absurd that a lot of money has been lost in the hands of savings groups because beneficiaries lack capacity and skills to start and successfully operate income generating activities. “We need to furnish these savings groups with  financial literacy, business and life skills first. With this knowledge, our women will be able to borrow from pooled savings and start income generating activities,” she said. Hon Among, who was accompanied by more than 100 MPs and ministers...

This week all Members of parliament  left what they were doing and rushed  to Parliament as if they were going to handle issues that would benefit Ugandans, however their energy to Censor a minister may end in tears, after the  censured State Minister for Lands, Hon. Persis Namuganza today trashed her censure by the parliament, calling it comedic and a waste of time.  Namuganza while speaking to freeman News UG.  at the sidelines of the Liberation day celebrations in Kakumiro District said that the only person who can relieve her from duties as Minister is Gen Yoweri Museveni, who appointed her to the position but not any one else in this country.  “Iam still the state minister for lands. I can only just laugh to those that censured me in parliament. Is it them who appointed me? It’s only President Museveni who can fire me.” said Namuganza. Namuganza further added that it’s a pity that some members of Parliament are used like tools to fight other peoples wa...

Excitement and shock engulfed hundred of Bududa Residents this afternoon during the twin traditional marriage of Former Member of Parliament for Lutseshe County, Godfrey Watenga Nabutanyi. The two wives have been identified as Nanzala Beatrice and Nekesa Christine. This took place at his residence in Bubisikwa lower cell, Ibaale Ward  Kuushu Town council in Bududa district in Eastern Uganda. Here, all parents from either side went back smiling after collecting dowry from their inlaw as opposed to the current style of introduction where a woman introduces her man at her father's home. According to residents who spoke to us , this is a unique marriage they had never witnessed anywhere in the world. This News has left the public, most especially the natives of Bududa district  in shock and asking how brave Mp. Watenga is to hold such a function. Watenga served in 9th and 10th parliament as Member of parliament representing  Lutseshe County In Bududa district.

It has really taken me alot of thoughts to break this news to you as I very well understand how it will hurt many; but it's now an open secret that the "Mr Cocktail & Ray P" relationship is no more as they formally broke up shortly after their last trip in November.  The whole of USA Ugandan community is aware that Muhangizi Benedict a.k.a Bindeeba Raymond is officially back to his longtime girlfriend, Joan Komuyimbo (Joy) with whom he is happily living with in California, USA.  Joan Komuyimbo Joan is also the ex-girlfriend of Singer Ragga Ben(famously known for his GEAR LEAVER song). Apparently, Bindeeba is suffering from diabetes and Joan is sweetly taking care and nursing his health condition.  She once in a while flies to his workplace in Arizona (which is 1½ hours away) to take medication, look after him and then spend time together over the weekend. Lastly, Joan is carrying their first child together with Benedict. We hope they resolve their matters and wish the...

Father and daughter  Kyaligonza's daughter, Alinda Rwbecca scored :-   English (1), Math (1), Science (1) and SST (1).   Total - (4)AGG.   Kyaligoza Former mayoral contestant Fortportal city and Nup coordinator Tooro region, Mr Davis Rwamuhumbu Kyaligoza Amooti  can't hide his happiness, after his daughter scoring  4   aggregate  in PLE. Rebecca  has been a pupil of Hormisdallen   schools, Kamwokya  Campus. UNEB together with Education Ministry release 2022 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results yesterday 27th Jan. 2022 at 11am. UNEB says over 7000,000 pupils have passed very well in the 2022 PLE finals, while 90,000 failed flat.

  PM Rt Hon Nabbanja Robinah has commissioned 13 tractors to farmer groups and individuals in Bunyoro andTooro Subregions. The event was held at Kakumiro district headquarters in Kakumiro town. These are part of the tractors, assorted farm input equipment and accessories that were recently procured by Ministry of Agriculture and flagged off by President Museveni to beneficiaries in the entire country. Nabbanja urged the beneficiaries to utilize the equipments communally at minimal rates for increased production and productivity. According to Eng. Okanya Boneface a Commissioner in the Ministry of agriculture, the tractors have 1000hrs of free service,3yrs warranty and an Installed satellite led monitoring system for efficiency purposes. He says the equipment and other assorted farm inputs given out can be used in grinding, threshing, milling, irrigation among other functions. The LCV Chairperson Kakumiro, Deputy RDC , CAO, Bugangaizi east MP Aisa Agaba  Black, technical officer...

  As the battle to claim the vacant Serere County MP seat gains momentum, the population and Teso leadership has been divided into three parallel camps with each camp claiming supremacy in the poll. Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among AAA a long time friend to ANTs Alice Alaso Asianut AAA finds herself in an ugly scene of fighting her Deputy Speaker, Kasilo County MP, Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang who are rallying their weight behind Emmanuel Omoding, son to the deceased MP Patrick Okabe- who also has a backing of a section of NRM Sub County Chairpersons. The AAA/ AAA alliance dates back to the old times the two Teso female female legislators were FDC kingpins in Bukedea and Serere respectively. Philip Oucor seems to be having an upper hand with Eng Onguruco and Hon Otaala agents openly abandoning them to campaign for Oucor. Bududa RDC John Owani, a an uncompromising strategist of Oucor avers that Oucor won the bi election the moment the NRM party leadership respect...