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Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda participated in the World Autism Awareness Day commemoration today, joining the Autism Society of Uganda and other stakeholders in a solidarity walk in Kampala aimed at raising awareness and advocating for inclusivity. The event underscored the importance of policy support, access to specialized services, and increased societal awareness to foster a more inclusive environment for children with autism in Uganda. Speaking during the event, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer and Chief Guest, Sylvia Mulinge, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to fostering social and economic inclusion for individuals with autism. Mulinge revealed that her journey in understanding autism…

By Joshua Kato Tax bills are legislative proposals that outline changes in a country’s tax structure. In Uganda, these bills are drafted by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) and presented to Parliament for approval. The process involves consultation with various stakeholders, including the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), business communities, and tax professionals. The public plays a crucial role through debates, feedback, and advocacy before the bills are enacted into law. Tax bills always aims at increasing domestic revenue collection, closing loopholes in tax administration, and aligning tax policies with the country’s economic development agenda. The process…

Recently, the Parliament approved the government’s proposal to borrow over US$190 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda for the Umeme Limited buyout despite concerns raised by legislators on the Committee of National Economy. The loan was approved without the Auditor General’s report that would establish the exact UMEME buyout amount. Of course, this may create inconsistencies of the estimated buyout amount. For instance, while the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) estimated a cost of US$127.6 million, the government sought US$190.9 million. But that’s not the point, lets focus on the end of the Umeme Ltd electricity distribution concession, the refusal by the government to renew…

A lot has been said about Hon Muhammed Ssegirinya even in parliament where legislators paid tribute to him. Majority described him a down to earth leader who agitated for better leadership and the well being of the people he represented. Raising from being a radio caller to a political maven who inspired many people humble backgrounds, Ssegirinya was such a soul that majority believe who life would have been saved had it not been president Museveni’s orders to judiciary not to grant bail to individuals accused of murder. MPs Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya were summoned to Masaka CPS in…

Parliament has this morning paid tribute to the fallen Member of parliament of Kawempe North Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya who died yesterday at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala after a long battle with sickness. In a parliamentary session attended mostly by opposition legislators, Ssegirinya was described as a leader who was for the down trodden and did a lot for his constituents for the little time he was in parliament even more than those who’ve been in the house for years. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 Many legislators attributed Ssegirinya’s health woes…

Its a moment of grief in Kawempe North and among the friends and family of Honorable Ssegirinya Muhammad who has been confirmed dead at Lubaga hospital in Kampala this afternoon. The deceased had battled sickness for quite long but the situation worsened in the prison where he was held on remand for over 500 days as government accused him and his counterpart of Makindye West Allan Ssewanyana of being behind the famous Masaka Bijambiya which claimed lives of over 30 people. Ssegirinya’s long battle with sickness sent him to the Aga Khan Hospital for months in Nairobi where he got…

A dark cloud of sorrow is today hovering above the Ugandan parliament after the death of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and former Member of parliament Margaret Baba Diri who was once Koboko women MP and also represented persons with disabilities until 2021. She lost her seat to former president Idi- Amin’s grand daughter Dr. Sharifa Aate in the 2021 general elections. Baba Diri first joined parliament as Koboko Women representative in 1996 and would later represent persons with disabilities for several terms in parliament. The news of her passing was delivered on today afternoon on the floor of parliament by…

Cartoonist, activist and University Jim Spire Ssentongo has sent a cryptic message to government and politicians in the Museveni government over inhuman treatment of opposition politicians. His post came after news was shared that Kawempe North Legislator Muhammad Ssegirinya had died after a prolonged battle with illness. Minutes later, it was revealed that the legislator is critically ill at Lubaga hospital, he’s brain dead and all his body organs have shut. The hospital has in a statement declared that Honorable Ssegirinya is now dead. The management says he died at 12:10pm. Sending a veiled message to those who jailed Ssegirinya…

After trying their very best to bring to life Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya the Kawempe North Legislator who has battled sickness for close to three years, Lubaga Hospital has now declared the passing on the MP. News had spread in the morning that Ssegirinya had died but it was later revealed that he was brain dead, all his body organs had shut but had some little pulse in his veins. Only a miracle could bring him back to life. Speaking to journalists and politicians who had gone to check on the patient, Dr. Sr Grace Nanyondo the Medical Director at Lubaga…

Its a difficult situation for the family and friends of Honorable Muhammed Ssegirinya of Kawempe North who is half dead at the Lubaga Hospital. The Doctors are yet to declare him dead despite several of his body organs stopping to function. According to Bobi Wine the NUP principal, the parent is brain dead and all his other organs have failed and when his mum who has been by his bedside for the prolonged period he has been sick announced his demise but teams are at Lubaga hospital to monitor the situation. Speaking to friends and family including the Leader of…