8AM NEWS: Embattled Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Hon Margret Nantongo Zziwa has angrily spoken out on her recent unceremonious suspension by the regional parliament and expressed shudder that she could be let down by her own countrymen. The Land Division of the High Court has summoned the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi to answer allegations that he refused to hand over 258 acres of land to his elder brother. Mbarara Archbishop Paul Bakyenga said the habit of Ugandans not living within their means is a major factor contributing to poverty in the country. A UPDF soldier attached to the law enforcement unit in National Forestry Authority (NFA) has been arrested on allegation that he shot dead a suspected illegal pit sawyer in Kangombe Forest Reserve, Kibaale District. BUSINESS: The secretary to the Treasury, Mr Keith Muhakanizi, has called the enacting of the Public Finance Management Bill, a positive step towards ensuring sound management of funds from the country’s oil sector. The Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU) has kicked off a countrywide public awareness campaign. According to the institute, the campaign which involves meeting people at their places of work is a move meant for demystifying insurance. ELSEWHERE: US President Barack Obama has renewed calls for Congress to approve $6bn (£3.8bn) in emergency aid to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa. SPORTS: Manchester United continued their revival with a fourth successive win that strengthens their place in the Premier League top four.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 04:56:58 +0000
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