By Arineatwe Patricia – Updated at 07:52 EAT on Monday 4th March, 2024. On October 3rd, 2021, the Pandora Papers, a trove of leaked documents exposing offshore financial dealings of politicians, celebrities, and high-profile figures, rocked the global community. Among those implicated in the revelations was Hon. Jim Muhwezi, a prominent political figure in Uganda….
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Anita Among’s Extravagant Expenditure Draws Criticism Amid Uganda Parliament Exhibition Tweets.
By Arineatwe Patricia – Updated at 07:40 EAT on Monday 4th March 2024 The recent Uganda Parliament Exhibition, aimed at showcasing the nation’s legislative achievements, took an unexpected turn as tweets surfaced highlighting Speaker Anita Among’s lavish spending. Among, known for her outspoken views on fiscal responsibility, now finds herself embroiled in controversy over alleged…
Centre for Policy Hosts 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:39 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 The stage is set for the 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference, organized by the Centre for Policy, to convene at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel. With the theme “Digital Technology and Parliamentary Monitoring: Re)imagining futures and responsibilities,” the conference promises…
Activist Jeje Forced to Flee: Police Pursuit Over Uganda Parliament Exhibition Advocacy.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:09 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024. Agathar Atuhaire, an outspoken activist, has raised alarm over the increased arrests threats of fellow activist Josh Jeje, who was allegedly tipped off about a pending arrest by the police. Atuhaire’s distressing account sheds light on the climate of fear and intimidation…
Godwin Toko: Speaking Truth in Women’s Clothing.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:43 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 Godwin Toko, a vocal critic of government accountability in Uganda, has recently made waves with his unconventional approach to raising awareness about the luxurious and irregular expenditure and employment by the Parliament of Uganda. In a bold move, Toko has taken to…
Ibrahim Ssemujju Exposes Alleged Excess Payments and Engineer Expulsion at Lubowa Hospital
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:26 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 Ibrahim Ssemujju, the Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality, has made startling revelations regarding alleged financial irregularities and the expulsion of a resident engineer at the Lubowa Hospital project site. According to Ssemujju, the government has reportedly disbursed an excess of US$70…
Exposing Corruption in Parliamentary Recruitment: Spire’s story of Nepotism and Favoritism.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 1:05 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Recruitment processes at Parliament are meant to uphold integrity, transparency, and meritocracy. However, recent revelations by Jim Spire, who was invited to participate in the interview panel for Parliament Research Officers, paint a troubling picture of corruption and nepotism undermining this crucial…
Twitter(X) Influencer Under Fire for Defending Uganda Parliament Speaker’s Overspending.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 02:35 EAT on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 In the fast-paced world of social media, influencers often find themselves at the center of controversies. Recently, Twitter (X) influencer Linda has sparked outrage and criticism for her defense of the alleged extravagant expenditures of the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda….
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