Director, Communication & Public Affairs Parliament of Uganda. Deeply interested in & passionate about Public Policy and Governance . Views here are my own.
I didn’t know that getting an F9 in maths at O level education means one cannot be a leader. I got an F9 so Bobi is not alone. Hopefully the case doesn’t go to a judge who also got an F9 in maths 😂😂. I could not keep finding X as if I am the one who hid it.
CJ Owiny-Dollo never attacked Baganda.He said his main friends are Baganda. He only said there is a young&intolerant group trying to set the agenda of Buganda antagonistically. He urged true opinion leaders in Buganda to speak out&call them 2 order.The rest is now politics.
Uganda’s bigger problem is not NRM. Not NUP. Not FDC. These can be sorted. The silent and dangerous enemy is the growing culture of not wishing anyone to progress in any way. It’s breaking Uganda at the core- social fabric.
It’s in Uganda where an employer wakes up in the morning , fires all staff and recruits others. In serious societies, govt &civil society would not tolerate it. All staff can’t be wrong and the employer is right. Covid19 is no excuse for blatant abuse & disrespect of workers.
Let’s pay qualified medical workers well. Scrap payment of medical interns and let them learn. Or we pay all interns in all courses. Why pay only medical interns? All interns add value to organizations.
Speaker Anita Annet Among pledges to maintain all staff recruited by Jacob in his office until their full term. She has vowed to defend Jacob’s political legacy in Omoro.
Dstv is on self-destruct mode. You can take clients for granted but the day they give up , books will not balance. The idea should be to attract more clients not chasing away. Increasing prices nearly after every 6 months is a sign of strategy gone wrong.
You chose to put everything back home. You have braved the insults.The blackmail. The hatred. The envy. Bukedea will forever say Thank you Ajele. Many are rich but have abandoned their villages. You have stayed true to Bukedea. Inac icamu isio nu epoto opotu. Eyalama. Obusi Obusi
Someone from a poor family is right to get a degree & look for a job. Why should children of the rich be looking for jobs? I thought they should be the ones leading in job creation. Its funny how tne rich preach self employment while still looking for jobs for their kids.
Nakigalala land ( Entebbe):
Owner wants Shs185bn.
Govt valuer says its 246bn.
Agency intending to buy says it can pay Shs400bn.
Same agency draws billions from ‘dormant’ accounts for bosses to use.
Takes 80 staff to Dubai for team building. I’m waiting for bold media stories.
EU is idle. Sanctions against Uganda for what ? Because President Museveni won an election ? First sanction the US for election chaos. No to European hegemonic conduct. No to neocolonialism. Europeans didn’t create the world.
If her husband says she is beautiful, some will complain and even make it political. Let me join the husband in saying you are beautiful. Happy belated birthday.
If schools care so much about learners missing a lot ; can they pledge to allow children in school for free for one term in solidarity with parents? Covid19 has affected income of parents. Or schools just want money from parents ?
I will sing 🎶 Hossana Amen. I will sing Hossana; singing round the throne of glory - I will sing Hossana. Give melodies to the Angels as they receive you. It’s tearful here my friend but sing and sing Hossana to the king of kings.
Speaker Anita Among owns no property in UK. We would be glad to see the land title of the alleged property. The lies have expiry date. President Museveni is evidence-based decision maker not driven by emotions and will demand evidence.
The Chinese have, in only 10 days, built a hospital that admits 1,000 patients.
Uganda is still building a 40km Northern bypass since 2004: 16 years !
A child born in 2004 has sat S4 & the road is still work in progress
Who said democracy always means well for development?
Trust and Obey , for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus than to trust and obey. My brother , my boss and my friend; it’s tearful here but we have to trust and obey.
Media can you find out wether 8000 tickets were bought by tourists to come for nyege nyege. Can you find out whether the venue can actually accommodate 8k foreign tourists and locals. Can U ask immigration wether there is a spike in visa demands bse of nyege nyege?
#Investigate
I dreamt last night that President Museveni won elections. And I am sure some are going to attack me bse I dreamt. The attackers call themselves freedom fighters. I hope I have the freedom to dream. Dreamers let’s dream freely.
Isaac Semakadde is the deal. The good English speakers and those who claim to be ‘polished & groomed’ must contend with him. Imagine lawyers who are good at insulting others on social media and claiming to know all , now trying to undermine Semakkade. I would urge lawyers to vote
The Clerk to Parliament has not received any resignation from the Deputy Speaker Anita Annet Among. And there is no legal requirement for her to resign if she needs to vie for position of Speaker. It members of Cabinet that the law commands to resign first.
Young man or woman think about how to live up to the age of 68 and beyond & not jubilation over the death of a decorated military Gen. You are in your 20s and 30s & could easily die before reaching even 40. Grow up. Social media bitterness won’t grow you.
These days even Bishops must be from their own localities. Is the church also embedding tribalism ? Can’t a Karimojong be a Bishop in Kigezi and minister the word of God? Or a Munyankore shepherding Christians in Teso ?
When you are smart , they are angry. When you are not smart, they are angry. Leave others to be angry. Just be smart. And you are smart oooooh. Smart oooh. Lu epirididi do eriabas kanukec. Eweluwelun airukutu kolo sek.
In Africa they make us spend on dressing that it means being corporate. The richest man on planet is dressed like a casual laborer. His employees dress the way they want. Africans! We are pretenders. Suits and neckties with little outputs.
Hon Mwine Mpaka gives hope to a great leadership future for Uganda. He is unassuming. Well groomed. Never attack parliament, the institution but focus on sending in more Mpakas. There are many great leaders among us; they just need the space.
Ugandan banks have boda boda mentality while handling their clients. They love to see crowds of customers being served poorly in their banking halls. Askaris are their customer care officers.
Attacking Quinn Abenakyo over academics is heartless. The girl has advertised the country free of charge. Let her make her contribution to the country. You also make yours wherever you are.
I pity kids who desire the so called traditional schools. Getting 4 or 5 doesnt guarantee admission. Time for torture in admissions.I saw Gayaza reject a kid of 6 aggregates but admitted those with 10 & 11.Parents are going to pay nonrefundable application fees!
Watoto Child Care and Watoto Church are one of the most accountable institutions in Uganda. The reported investigations into how children end up abroad to fundraise is welcome. But rest assured Watoto helps children more than most people know. The doctrine at Watoto is clear.
Until Ugandans learn to debate ideas and not persons; disagree with views not individuals, we shall see more clashes on our TV sets. The’re usually topics for discussion but some panelists will want to discuss persons— like it’s done in social media. Some people vend emotions.
Using appropriate technology in preparation of local G. Nuts pasted greens called ecadoi. Here I am Pounding the nuts using ekisu before mixing it with ecadoi. That is how we cook in Teso. My daughters challenged me to cook and I taught them very well. Village life so easy.
Speaker will continue to donate. Nsambya hospital is not in Teso. Parliament will intervene in cases like this and many more. We are glad the Cancer Unit in Nsambya will serve all Ugandans.
Getting connected to electricity in rural areas is only for those whom Ministry of Energy feels like giving not anyone. I have tried for 4 years only to get poles. Even the boss Eng. Byakatonda has refused to pick calls after falsd promises. May be REA should be reinstated.
By not challenging Ebola money through Ministry of Health; the US racket with NGOs want to ‘ eat’ that money themselves. Don’t be fooled that it’s about corruption in govt. Corruption in civil society is deeper too. Some NGOs are avenues for donors to eat too.
Parliament cannot neglect any MP when they have health complications. There is already insurance scheme for each member & immediate family. However, for any treatment outside the country , parliament only foots the medical bills upon clearance by the Medical Board as provided in
The first VP Jesca Alupo Epel and the first Deputy Speaker Anita Annet Among in the history of our existence( Oduk descendants). Aren’t the gods smiling well with us ? Ijaiso ijaiso oboro. Emuria Koliai.
Late Mama Cecilia Ogwal was very critical of govt and President Museveni but never insulted the President. She would call him “my brother.”
Criticism of govt actions was her fort but not abusing the President or other leaders. She is someone President Museveni respected & she
Good move by UWESO to build cancer hospital. But what is this obsession with building everything in and around Kampala? Who will build in Mbarara , Mbale , Kitgum , Soroti ? Why concentrate specialist services in Kampala? We are not thinking Uganda is bigger than K’la.
Karamoja doesn’t need relief. WFP has been there from 60s but hunger remains. Relief is a formula to enrich the privileged while stigmatizing K’jong. Karamoja needs infrastructure & education. How many schools have been built in Karamoja? How many model farms?
#ironsheetsstolen
Farewell Jacob. I miss such moments with you. Dine with angels great man. Only time will inform the rest that you were a great link between Uganda today and Uganda hoped for. My question to you was: How come M7 trusts you ? Discipline & honesty, was ur answer. You did ur part.
I can now confirm that Finance Ministry has released shs1.2bn to Parliamentary Commission for burial arrangements of late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah. The Commission will work with NOC to ensure descent send off.
Third Party Insurance is fraud. It’s now used by police to collect fines from the road users. Before being zealous in fines, first ensure the policy benefits third parties in accidents otherwise it’s double extortion from citizens. Police is aiding insurers to collect free money.
When Gen Saleh writes, then you have really angered him & he has noted it over time.He usually observes Uganda’s public affairs with patience& down to earth approach. Another Gen.who should not be angered anyhow is Gen Nalweyiso.If she writes, some people will avoid kla for good.
Nearer to thy Lord you are Jacob. Smile with the angels . Your brothers Mao, Oryem and Dollo are busy here giving your remains a decent internment. Ignore the earthly budgets talked about. You would be angry here. But smile smile smile big brother. We sing Wipolo song for you.
We need a comprehensive investigation in Karamoja. Are children going to school? How many? Are schools actually there? Why ahould a child walk 20kms to find a school? Govt & donors have pumped money into Karamoja; what does that money do? Why is it only k’jong kids on streets?
Popularity games aside , facts are here. Gulu is in Uganda. We have Parliament of the Republic of Uganda not Parliament of Kampala. Ugandan Parliament can sit anywhere in Uganda.
Justice Owing-Dollo, Justice Muhanguzi and Justice Chibita are Ugandans too who know the difference between right and wrong ; good and bad. They went to school too. Stop moral blackmail against them. They have right to do their professional work like others do.
The more bazungu try to make us hate President Museveni the more majority will want him to rule even if he is on a wheelchair. Why the lectures ? Leave us to deal with our internal contradictions till we find our own way. When brothers fight an outsider shouldn’t take sides.
Uganda Land Commission should apologise to Nabisunsa Girls’s School and leave its land intact. Kakungulu wasn’t stupid to donate land to the school. Our Girls education is important than the investor. Karamoja & Ntoroko need more investors than Banda. Have some shame ULC.
Hon Moses Magogo understands football / sports development so deeply that if govt fully supported football , we would be too far. And the guy appreciates governance issues so well even with his quiet demeanor. Most people comment on sports emotionally but Magogo is analytical.
Welcome on board Sarah Kagingo ( Media for Speaker ) , Joseph Sabiti ( Deputy Speaker ) and Sadab Kitata ( Leader of the Opposition). Enhancing parliament communications. Congratulations.
Jacob goes to his final resting place. Those talking about taxpayers money kindly spare us who are mourning. We miss Jacob and we will miss him. Yes. You are taxpayers. But even us who are mourning are taxpayers. Don’t claim to be the only taxpayers.
DNA testing labs should be regional. Having only two based in Kampala is a continuation of the thinking that the country means Kampala. Uganda is bigger than Kampala. Let’s plan & work for Uganda all the time not Kampala only.
He is called Hon.Mwine Mpaka. The Speaker must be saying ‘ wow again he has done a great job.’ The quality of reports that he produces. The thorougness. The speed. The independent mindedness.
In 100 years to come , everyone alive today in Uganda will be no more. Our houses today will be occupied by people we dont know. Only Uganda will be here. Clear & simple.
Jacob it’s getting too painful to bear here 😭. Trying to get comforted that “whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” But it’s hard to even imagine you are not around. I am still anxious as if you are about to call as usual.
What Minister for Economic Monitoring Peter Ogwang is doing , should be done by Permanent Secretaries too instead of relying on paper accountability. Money is simply stolen at districts. Rural citizens are denied govt services by district officials who steal to build in kla.
Some p’ple are hacking into Wikipedia &editing the profile of Sp Jacob Oulanyah. They log in thru VPN 2 avoid detection. Deputy Sp Anita Among is traveling to see her boss & is the only person to inform MPs and public like she did when he was taken to the US. Ignore speculation.
Hello those who hate me and those who care about me. I have one duty to both of you. To speak out about my harassment. And I will also tell you details of high people who are corrupt but pretend. How they do what they do. What I saw.
#Speaking
out soon.
#Getting
closure.
The Fountain of Honour and the General of the Resistance Army-& the Speaker of Parliament, also Woman MP for Bukedea District after discussing issues of national importance today.
Mr Speaker sir. Son of Omoro. The king of the bow tie. Master of smartness. The villager who sneaked onto the table kings & kings had to take note. The traditional dance chief. Father of Atim & the boys. You are missed dearly. Rest in Peace.
Arsenal is a good example that corporations will choose money over human rights.
Arsenal chose China money over Mesut Özil’s talent and the rights of Muslims in China. Sad reality.
President M7 went to China & skeptics said he was going to beg. Yes , he has got a grant of Shs161bn. This money will boost Ug economy. Yes, some of it will be stolen by your own relatives who didn’t go to beg in China. Managing a country is not like managing social media pages
Hon Kiwanda takes his docket of Tourism seriously. Committed people sometimes make some mistakes but Instead of condemning him ; it’s better to fine tune his concept. Killing his morale is asking him to join the non performers who are the majority in government.
It should never be shameful to admit that Govt is doing the right thing in the fight to prevent coronavirus. Trying to find weaknesses for the sake of it is wrong. All countries are paying the price. Let’s politick after coronavirus. Life first.
Since former Speaker and ex- VP Edward Sekandi left the August House ; he never made remarks about how parliament does its business. A decent man who doesn’t fight for the sake of fighting. He knows how to move on. And let’s things move without him.
Gen Muhoozi should relax and enjoy his critics campaign for him. Should he not seek presidency b’se he son of President ? The children of MPs should never aspire to be MPs? District leaders’ kids should never aspire? Whoever becomes president or MP is a matter settled by votes.
Strategic people see far. Spewing & venting attacks on social media blinded some folks to feel informed yet zero. MK’s tweet has caught many off guard. MK must be laughing at conspiracy theories now as he plans another shocker. Predictive analysis was overtaken by emotions in UG.
May be it’s about time the Anglican Church in Africa sends missionaries to England to redeem the Church there. The British missionaries came to Africa, called our beliefs evil; called polygamy barbaric but they are now saying let a man enjoy a man in marriage and it’s cool!
My cousin Sam Okello today passed by my office this afternoon after his engagement with a parliament committee. He was so smart that I grabbed this jacket from him and immediately put it on. He went away with only his necktie. I will pay you with Isurin and Ikong.
An 8 year old girl was tested HIV positive yet both her parents are negative. The poor parents later notice she had been given blood transfusion in a hospital in Soroti. She is now on drugs and nothing against the hospital ! This world !