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Michael Aboneka

2 years

In a unanimous decision, the Constitutional Court today allowed our petition challenging laws that allow marriages of girls below 18 years. The court has reaffirmed the age of Marriage as 18. One down, a 100 to go! #Tosilika #EndChildMarriages

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Michael Aboneka

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1 year

We lost over 40 students, not even national prayer or flags flying at half mast! What a country!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

He came 2 the MM stand to withdraw 5K, he cd only take 4K, you cd tell he was disturbed! I followed him curiously; the 4k was to buy a day's meal 4 his family. We had a long conversation, in the end, we managed to do a week's shopping! Someone explain how the economy is growing!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Ridddle: I earn only UGX 3M per month, but spend more than 1,000,000,000 per day but I am still the least paid. Who am I?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

And guess who gets to teach me "cartooning"😊; the master himself @SpireJim

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

There we go! We must protect our inheritance! #Tosilika #DefendCoffee

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

For long, we have asked for lights on the Kampala Entebbe Expressway of which we are paying religiously our tolls. What do you want us to do? #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

10 months

The story in short! #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

10 months

Dear Y.E @KagutaMuseveni I would love to replicate the same at @StateHouseUg I want to silence the voices that say this is impossible in Uganda. I want them to know that you can take a picture at your statehouse anytime as a Ugandan Citizen. Yours truly.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

8 months

An honor with the former Chief Justice of Uganda, Jsc. Wako Wambuzi. The mantle has been passed😊

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

It was an honour delivering a guest lecture-talk on practical experience of litigating family law aspects for legislative reform and Public interest litigation in general at @MakerereLaw . Very electrifying session it was. Thank you.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

We have lost an intelligent, young and vibrant lawyer. Rest in power Winnie.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

Btw; These expectant mothers do regular visits for their antinentals! It's not just giving birth. That's what happens when Men are discussing Women issues!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

8 months

I hope this notice is in my mail box!

Ministry of Lands,Housing and Urban Development

@ministry_lands

8 months

To all land owners. Notice to update Postal Addresses on the register. Kindly retweet.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

5 years

UCC has no mandate to suspend staff of media houses! Secondly; how balanced can a live event be? An arrest is an arrest! We need to take this UCC head on @nbstv UCC Orders Suspension of NBS TV Senior Staff Over Content on Bobi Wine Arrest

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

The "Sakugamba" man is now found! @IsaacSsemakadde

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

What an honour to meet with @Shipululo the Mayor of Windhoek Namibia. The future of Africa is the Young and Active @YAAN2019

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Streetlights case came again today and Court has directed it for Mediation. Our hope is that we have lights on the Kampala Entebbe Expressway, Northern By-pass and other national roads! #Tosilika #FixTheLights

Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The street lights case came up today and has been adjourned to April 2023 for hearing. We need to end darkness on the Kampala Entebbe Expressway, Northern bypass and all national roads. #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

8 months

#Tosilika

Daily Monitor

@DailyMonitor

8 months

UPDATE: Lawyers Michael Aboneka (L) and George Musisi have filed a challenge to the appointment of Members of Parliament (MPs) to concurrently serve as ministers. Petition filed at the Constitutional Court on January 24, 2024. #MonitorUpdates 📹 @KigongoJulie

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Today, we again apppered for the hearing of the case on the translation of the Ugandan Constitution in local languages and promotion of public awareness as enjoined by Article 4. Ugandans MUST understand their Constitution! #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

11 months

The case on fixing of lights on the Kampala Expressway, Northern By-pass kicked off today. UNRA and AG have submitted that the motorists should use their headlights and therefore Government should not be bothered. Wow! Anyway, the fight continues in 2 weeks. #FixTheLights

Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Streetlights case came again today and Court has directed it for Mediation. Our hope is that we have lights on the Kampala Entebbe Expressway, Northern By-pass and other national roads! #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

When shall we ever have money for the right things?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

Today the Constitutional court will start the hearing of our two petitions seeking to challenge: 1. Unconstitutional wedding guidelines 2. Laws that promote child marriages! #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

If you have your Minister friends wanting to stand for Speakership, tell them we need a 30 day's notice and it's up to us to accept their resignation or not😊 Cant we first put the man to rest and deal with these "dealerships?"

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

9 months

This is Kololo. This is a former road! We thank you!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

6 years

Does your church/mosque make mandatory the parental letter of consent/blessings? Well, we are before the constitutional court to unpack this practice as against the free will and consent to Marriage

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

10 months

Talking of effective Judicial officers, H/W @MatandaAbubaker has in 2 years since his appointment resolved 433 cases, and reduced complaints at the Court to the Inspectorate of courts and JSC to zero! This is commendable @JudiciaryUG

Matanda Abubaker

@MatandaAbubaker

10 months

2 years ago, I received the double joy of welcoming my son, Che Guevara Matanda&the chance 2 serve the people of Kibuku (Mag G1). It's been fulfilling. We've resolved 433 cases, averaging 36 per month, successfully reducing the backlog to 2 cases. Happy birthday, Che, & cheers!!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The street lights case came up today and has been adjourned to April 2023. We shall continue to push for lighting on the Kampala Entebbe Expressway, Northern Bypass and all National roads. We must be safe on our roads. #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

As the rest don't care about the colour of the lights, this noble police officer is patiently waiting for green! I have never seen this before.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

9 months

What is the justification for expeditious hearing of the petitions against the AHA filed in 2023 as against the ones filed earlier. What explanation does the @JudiciaryUG have to Ugandans whose petitions lie unheard? 🤔

Judiciary Uganda

@JudiciaryUG

9 months

Yesterday the Constitutional Court heard 15 Constitutional Applications arising from petitions against the Anti-Homosexuality Act. The session was presided over by a panel of five Justices, led by the Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Justices; Geoffery Kiryabwire, Muzamiru

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

We need an accountable government! We didn't vote to be tortured! #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

The Deputy Chief Justice launches the @ug_lawsociety Compedium on Election Petitions (2001 to 2011). This is good for our Jurisprudence! Thank you @ug_lawsociety and Adv. Didas Bakunzi

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

5 years

We now have a Parliament bigger than a Secondary school. Everyone who feels they are not being paid well run to Parliament for survival. Dr. Sabiti Makara #HRCUg19

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

This matter comes up tomorrow Thursday 24th February 2022! Come one come all to #DefendtheRight2Education

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

I had the privilege to present my opinion on the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill 2022 before the Committee on ICT & National guidance. In toto, the Bill cures no mischief! We should refine and strengthen existing legal framework. #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

After winning round one on the preliminaries, the hearing of the Case on translation of the Constitution in local languages has kicked off today! #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

Attempted Murder has suffered.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Tag someone!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Why does UPDF with about 40,000 constituents have 10 MPs and youth who are more than 11 million have only 5 MPs? @AlexRovans asks! WHAT A QUESTION! But, do we still need the army in Parliament? What do they exactly do?🤔 #YouthElectoralreformagenda

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

We don't go to court just for fun, we are passionate about the things we do and someday, they pay off. Don't give up!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

With over 500 Mps; 100 advisors; 80 Ministers; 100 RDCs etc, why arent we a first world country? Or there is no correlation and perhaps the former are the problem?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Lights are going up on the Kampala Expressway. Good progress. We need the entire stretch up to Namboole lit. We shall keep pushing on! #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

I am told the definition of vulnerable will base on your MM transaction value of less than UGX 500,000. This is ridiculous! This is not how you determine the vulnerable. Many vulnerables receive more than that to pay rent, school fees, Medicare among others.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The street lights case came up today and has been adjourned to January 31st 2023. We shall continue to push for the safety of our roads. #FixTheLights #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

A moment with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Assembly and Association

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Uganda to the world......

Larry Madowo

@LarryMadowo

1 year

OVERNIGHT: President Museveni told off the World Bank after it suspended funding because of the Anti-Homosexuality Act. “Uganda will develop with or without loans.” “Should we consult America/WB/IMF every time we make a law if it's acceptable to them?” posed the MP behind it

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

Someone has lost their child due to teargas! This is painful. And we have to deal with all this as perpetrators are out there enjoying firing more teargas and bullets! They will be brought to book!!! #StopPoliceBrutalityinuganda

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

IGP summoned by @UHRC_UGANDA over violently stopping lawful and peaceful demonstrations. Interesting times!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The school fees case came up for further hearing today and the ruling of Court will be delivered on 4th May 3.30pm. Special thanks to @karamagi_andrew @ISERUganda for taking to the front to #DefendtheRight2Education #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

So under what Law does a President appoint and terminate the Commission General of URA? From where I sit, it is the function of the Minister!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Can you have time to laugh and joke with your MP or you can explain?😎 Hon. Opendi is a gem!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Here is tomorrow's plot! @seetvuganda #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

CSO Leaders Presser on the continous attack on CS in Uganda taking place #FreeCivicSpaceUg

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

Some Politicians are now taking lessons on use of social media (which btw they had said it was for lugambo). Who knew?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

Meanwhile did the excess 600k sent to China for students ever returned? Anyone knows? @qataharraymond ?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

Look at this manner of arrest! Meanwhile tomorrow is the International day of Human Rights!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

It is a pleasure to meet and engage with Advocate @haroldsung_ the Strategic Litigator in Tanzania passionate about Governance. He is running for the Tanganyika Law Society Association Presidency!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

When the two gather....

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

8 months

@KakwenzaRukira @mkainerugaba @DaudiKabanda @karugire I m waiting to see if @URSBHQ approves name. It has always rejected anything with "National." If they accept this one, they should never deny anyone anymore.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

8 months

Dear @NIRA_Ug is this your document? Where do you get the 1 month notice under R.23? Secondly, what is the legal basis of the penalty of UGX 40,000 for each day in default?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

This is the Constitution of Uganda in Lusoga. Imagine all the languages had this! Well, we are still awaiting the Court's decision on our matter where we ask Government to translate the Constitution in all languages as per Article 4.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Matter been fixed for February 24th 2022. Come one, come all! #DefendtheRight2Education

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

We attended Court today 2:00pm (in absence of any single journalist-this will be for another day😎) and Attorney General and UCC asked for more time to consult and file their replies. Matter adjourned to March 22 12.30pm. We must all defend Media Freedom!

Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

This matter comes up tomorrow Friday 2:00pm 28th January 2022. If you are a journalist, you should be more interested as we are defending media and journalism freedom!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

Spent time with the senior Human Rights Lawyer, drinking from the stream of wisdom! In his words, he says he will bounce back soon! Watch the space!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

@DaudiKabanda Speak to the facts he is raising, is Muhoozi a member of NRM? Is he is a serving general? Is he engaged in political activities yet barred by law? Answer these first!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

He is @naviomusic don't forget #20YearsofNavio on September 2nd 2023.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

When we say we must uphold the Rule of Law, we must go the full strength. The @ug_lawsociety has shown leadership here. I hope @nemaug and @PoliceUg are aware of this development. #Tosilika

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

A University is charging UGX 500,000 as graduation fees for a "Virtual Graduation". If this is not theft, then what is it?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

If you know Jinja City well, what's this place?😊

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

Good question, when Elections are rigged, that is also unconstitutional means of changing government..... #DGTrends

Ameyaw Debrah

@AmeyawDebrah

2 years

New aspect of unconstitutional changes of governments that Africa is faced with are also rigging, stealing, or manipulation of elections - Ellias Ouma #DGtrends @AGA_Platform

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Meanwhile what happened to the "free internet" in Kampala? @FrankTumwebazek and When is Facebook opening @CHRISBARYOMUNS1

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Here is tomorrow's plot! Dont miss to "tune" in! #ChatShowUG #CivicSpaceTv #DefendCivicSpaceUg

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

9 months

Always heated and interesting conversations with @IvanOkuda ! Welcome to the #Tosilika movement.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

I hope our law enforcement agencies will under an orientation of what Pregnancy is! It is not just a bump! Many medical emergencies actually happen even before 3 months! Again; when men; only men decide fate of women!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

10 months

How many of our farmers know about the Animal Feeds Bill, how many are engaging on this? Does your supplier know they will now need a license?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

@SolomonSerwanjj This is what is desired. Free movement of persons in Africa! Mozambique president visited here last year and I thought we would similar results but....

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The Court has again re-affirmed fundamental human rights and freedoms! Herein is evidence of continued acts of torture and aggression against Ugandans! But, shall they ever learn?

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Another good day with Prof. Kwasi Prempeh, ED of the @CDDGha the brain child of @afrobarometer ! Wealth of knowledge on Elections, constitutional safe guards, managing transitions.....the real meaning of passing the baton to the younger generation!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Here we go!

Traditional Schools Should be Considerate to Local Communities – Activists

Government aided and religious founded schools countrywide have been asked to put much emphasis on developing the communities in which they are located than engaging un healthy competition with...

chimpreports.com

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

Worrying Trend of Arrest and then investigate....this by inference is Unconstitutional! #FreeNicholasOpiyo

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

And you hear them say social media is for Lugambo.....

UGAMAN

@Ugaman01

3 years

The National Environment Management Authority @nemaug need a to quickly investigate Nytil as regards discharging waste into River Nile in Jinja. Photo Credit: @EngKaruru #ClimateActionNow #ClimateJustice

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

Congratulations @kiizaeron @gawayategulle for the well deserved award! Aluta continua!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

It is always good and refreshing to catch up with fellow fighters of social justice! #DefendtheRight2Education

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

At 2pm EAT today, catch us in this conversation. #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

With the @ug_lawsociety CEO while at the Launch of the Civic Space Index by @NCHRD_UG . As the society, we have a task to ensure a conducive environment for everyone. #CivicSpaceUg

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

Celebrating Ugandan Bold Authors. @LByamugisha unearths the rot in schools in this piece. It is time we all got involved in saving our education system! Grab this book! #Tosilika #DefendtheRight2Education

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

We are not against vaccination, but we r saying, this should be regulated under an acceptable rubric! Even if it is the mandatory vaccination, this must be backed by law. Our citizens need education about it too,not just a call to get vaccinated but about what Vaccination is.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

The #RatifyACDEGUG Journey! What an amazing young people committed to Good Governance! The struggle continues.

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The street lights case came up today and has been adjourned to April 2023 for hearing. We need to end darkness on the Kampala Entebbe Expressway, Northern bypass and all national roads. #Tosilika #FixTheLights

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

There we go! All persons have a right to Education!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

A day out for the Human Rights Lawyers debating the Human Rights Enforcement Act couldn't be complete without the @ug_lawsociety CEO

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Bugema, Kabale, Kampala and Makerere Universities are in for the quarter Finals in the Inter-Uuniversity Debate championship on Civic Space. Looking forward to a great afternoon. #CivicSpaceUg is the thing! #InterUniversityDebates

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

4 years

I think RDCs now need a call centre. Many cases of unanswered phones or phones are off. That's why we need systems and not individuals

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

9 months

Sometime back, while facilitating a session on enforcement of Human Rights b4 Lawyers & Judicial officers, 1 of the JOs excitedly told me they were HRs Activists! A moment later, the same JO presided over a session in the night & remanded an accused who had been badly tortured!

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

3 years

Unacceptable! Activists, human rights organization sue govt over overwhelming school fees, outrag...

Activists and lawyers, Andrew Karamagi and Michael Aboneka respectively speaking to the press at the High Court on Monday morning

www.pmldaily.com

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

Why should @KCCAUG collect over 100Bn in revenue and bank all of it to the consolidated fund and then start begging for some drops to fix the roads. Certainly the policy is wrong here! @rggoobi I think we need review of some of these policies. A % of this shd stay at the entity

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

6 years

If FGM is a harmful practice against women; forceful circumcision to the boy child is exposure to harmful practice. Lets not pretend! @maralesi511 come here😊

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

1 year

@MissMuhindo When my Sister was born....

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Michael Aboneka

@MichaelAboneka

2 years

The International Society of Public Law 2022 conference kicks off tomorrow at Wroclaw! I will be presenting the impact of the Human Rights Enforcement Act on Public Interest litigation in Uganda. #Tosilika

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