Monthly Archives: July 2020
1039 updf officers and Militants retired by UPDF
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1039 updf officers and Militants retired by UPDF
One thousand thirty-nine officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) have honorably retired from active services.
The retired officers have spent between 20 to 40 years of service to the nation and the region.
UPDF spokesperson Brigadier Richard Karimire told Whisper Eye News that due to the COVID-19 situation in the country, the retirement ceremonies were conducted in eleven centers across the country to ensure social distancing as a preventive measure to the pandemic.
Exclusive: How UPC’s Akena forced EC to ban Bobi Wine’s new party “NUP” from using their red colour
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Exclusive: How UPC’s Akena forced EC to ban Bobi Wine’s new party NUP from using their red colour. Whisper Eye Reports
Uganda Peoples’ Congress (UPC) party president who is also Lira municipality legislator Jimmy Akena has defeated Kyadondo East MP Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine on the red color.
Recently Mr Wine defeated President Museveni spying network to register The National Unity Platform (NUP) in the electoral commission thus securing an Umbrella as the symbol for his political party.
We can not win an election with 50 candidates, Mugerwa leaves presidential race for Bobi Wine
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We can not win an election with 50 candidates, Mugerwa leaves presidential race for Bobi Wine. Whisper Eye Reports.
The hope of Uganda having the first green presidential candidate has come to an end after Mugerwa Timothy officially bows out of the race.
Mr Mugerwa Timothy has endorsed MP Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu popularly known as Bobi Wine for the presidential race.
Full SOP Proposal : Re-Opening Churches and Mosques in Uganda
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Plan to open Churches and Mosques delayed. Whisper Eye Reports
The government has delayed a plan to reopen religious gatherings, closed more than three months ago as means to curb the spread of the Coronavirus Disease.
Speaking at State Lodge Nakasero in June President Yoweri Museveni said, that churches and mosques should hang in a little more as the government observes the impact of reopening public and private transport.
Road to 2021: MP Mbwatekamwa to Upstage Minister Raphael Magyezi in Igara West
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Road to 2021: MP Mbwatekamwa to Upstage Minister Raphael Magyezi in Igara West. Whisper Eye Updates
Outspoken Kasambya County legislator Gaffa Mbwatekamwa is shifting his political base to Igara County West in Bushenyi district in a face off with president Museveni’s blue eyed boy, the Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi.
MP Mbwattekamwa has made a controversial unexpected turn to change constituency of representation.
Flash Back: Dr Aggery Kiyingi promises to rejuvenate his 10bn fund to promote computer awareness in a new Uganda
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Dr Aggrey Kiyingi promises to rejuvenate his 10bn fund to promote computer awareness in a new Uganda. Whisper Eye Reports
Uganda Presidential hopeful Dr Aggrey Kiyingi faults president Museveni for failing to promote computer awareness in Uganda during this digital era.
Ugandan cardiologist based in Australia Dr Kiyingi, laughed at Mr Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Uganda Electoral Commission for recommending a ‘scientific election’ in computer illiterate country.
Big Story: Why has EC refused to nominate NUP candidates in the on going youth elections exercise
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Big Story: Why has EC refused to nominate NUP candidates in the on going youth elections exercise. Whisper Eye Reports
Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) village youth nominees have faced tough challenges during the process as many have been not nominated.
According to our reporters from different areas, many NUP youths have missed out on nominations which are ending on Wednesday August 5, 2020.
Sad! Katwe Business Woman Nakitende robbed and kidnapped
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By Ddungu Kayemba Emmanuel.
Sad! Katwe business woman Nakitende robbed and kidnapped.”Whisper Eye Reports”
Reports coming in from Uganda Police confirm the arrest of Isaac Mussa, Sekate George William and Ashraf Mubiru all alleged to be hard headed armed robbers.
Video: I will never be intimidated by arrests, released Bassajja Mivule spits fire
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I will never be intimidated by arrests, released Bassajja Mivule spits fire. Whisper Eye Reports
Veteran journalist and political talkshow host Basajja Mivule also popularly known as Bwaddene Nsolonkambwe has vowed to continue advocating for justice in the country despite threats from security organs.
Mr Bassajja Mivule was arrested on Monday by plain clothed security personnel who picked him from Baba TV station at Ntinda, Kampala.
Road to 2021: Bobi Wine’s chef Faisal Kisiki set to defeat NRM MP Joseph Ssekabiito in Mawogola South county race
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Road to 2021: Bobi Wine prominent chef Faisal Kisiki set to defeat NRM MP Joseph Ssekabiito in Mawogola South county race. Whisper Eye Reports
Faiz Cafe Bistro Restaurant in Kyaliwajjala locally known as ‘Lusaniya’ director Faiz Muyiga Kisiki vows to defeat NRM incumbent MP Ssekabiito Joseph Kitayimbwa in Mawogola South MP race.
Mr Muyiga attracts residents of Mawogola and before Covid-19 lock down in March, 2020, he could hold rallies and organise football tournaments which made him more popular.
Exclusive: Bobi Wine sends NUP membership cards to all District and constituency levels in Uganda
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Exclusive: Bobi Wine sends NUP party cards on all District , and constituency levels in Uganda. Whisper Eye Reports
Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party president who doubles as the Kyadondo East MP Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu popularly known as Bobi Wine has ordered his mobilisation and organising committee to send NUP party cards on lower branch levels to help members get their cards easily.
MP Kyagulanyi launched NUP party membership cards on Tuesday and the activity has attracted many people from the different parts of the country.
Large Numbers: Hundreds flock people power offices to register as NUP members
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Large Numbers: Hundreds flock people power offices to register as NUP members. Whisper Eye Updates
Hundreds and hundreds of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters flock party headquarters to get newly launched membership cards.
On Tuesday hon Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu launched NUP party membership cards at Kamwokya a Kampala suburb.
Nyendo- Mukungwe MP seat: 5 invest heavily to dislodge Mathias Mpuuga
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Nyendo-Mukungwe MP seat : 5 invest heavily to dislodge Mathias Mpuuga. Whisper Eye Reports
As we draw close to 2021 general elections, interested Ugandans are strategically placing themselves to win elective posts in 2021.
Battle lines have been drawn in Kabaka Mutebi’s newly created city of Masaka.
Whisper Eye has learnt that in Nyendo-Mukungwe constituency five aspirants are in an open battle to dislodge MP Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba locally known as ‘Omwana w’Omutaka’ who is serving his second term as Masaka municipality MP.
