What role does money play in Uganda's politics? And what reforms are needed to strengthen democratic governance?
In Part 2 of the IDEA Podcast, Anna Adeke Ebaju(@AdekeAnna ) reflects on the lessons and realities of Uganda's elections.
Watch now: https://t.co/Nqqn8nC0IA
Dual citizenship: What are the political elite seeing that the rest of us are not?
To resolve these pending questions, Uganda urgently needs to embrace a comprehensive national dialogue #MonitorUpdates https://t.co/FpkdKPfob2
Understaffing in all Uganda's 16 regional referral hospitals and the 5 national referral hospitals is more than 90% and in some cases 100%.
Medical interns play a critical role in filling up these gaps.
#PayAllMedicalInterns
...further public concern that some foreign officers may have pursued foreign citizenship arrangements to secure personal & family benefits e.g subsidized education, immigration advantages,long-term settlement rights in host countries,contrary to the spirit of diplomatic service.
The matters raised in this petition concern possible violations of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda , Uganda Public Service Standing orders , the Foreign Service Standing Orders , the Leadership Code Act , the Diplomatic Privileges Act , Cap 201 and the Principles underlying the Protection of Sovereignty Act.
#CivicSpaceUG
@KakuruTumusiime@JKiija@TumusiimeKato@kiizaeron@SarahBireete
Ugandan lawyers have submitted a petition to the @IGGUganda on alleged abuse of office and acquisition of foreign citizenship by serving Diplomats and Foreign service officers.
Under the enabling laws , they have petitioned the IGG , seeking an investigation into allegations that several serving Foreign officers and Diplomats of the Republic of Uganda may have accquired , applied for or used citizenship and nationality documentation of foreign states to which they were accredited while serving in active diplomatic and public service.
This petition is brought in public interest and in defense of constitutional governance , integrity in public office , protection of Uganda's sovereignty and preservation of public confidence in Uganda's diplomatic service. #CivicSpaceUG
@KakuruTumusiime@JKiija@TumusiimeKato@kiizaeron@MiriaKMatembe@SarahBireete@kyomugasho3
"...concern arises where acquisition of foreign citizenship through naturalization requires the taking of an oath of allegiance or fidelity to a foreign state while the officer remains bound by a constitutional & official oath sworn to the Republic of Uganda..." #CivicSpaceUG
With the government planning to raise over 24 trillion in the next budget from aid and donors, it would be unwise to introduce a bill that could drive those donors away - Job Kiija (Governance reasearcher)
#UBCBehindtheHeadlines
Museveni, Sovereignty Bill dynamics shift focus: Uncoordinated 'troop' movements?
On #NextBigTalk tomorrow, @CanaryMugume hosts Odonga Otto, Hon Eddie Kwizera, @GodwinTOKO and Job Kiija to discuss this and more.
Stream live on @afromobileug.
#NBSUpdates
Job Kiija: Of course, we know the manner in which parliamentary business is conducted in this country; there is a likelihood that the sovereignty bill will pass on Tuesday.
Just prepare; firstly to challenge in the constitutional court and other means available.
#NextBigTalk #NBSUpdates
Political analyst Job Kiija urges that the crime scene tape placed on Parliament during the corruption probe of former Speaker Anita Among should also be extended to the Executive and Judiciary. #NTVNews#MorningAtNTV
Full details: https://t.co/Jk2EK9xO3S
We have had placeholders in the 11th Parliament for leadership positions, highlighting an institution that has lacked effective leadership. ~ Job Kiija, political analyst
#MorningAtNTV#NTVNews | https://t.co/Jk2EK9xO3S
Some conversations deserve to be revisited.
Recorded during the 2021 election period, this interview with @AdekeAnna explores democracy, elections, political participation, & Uganda's democratic journey.
The questions raised remain as relevant as ever
https://t.co/11W2XvVtqP
🔴 Tonight on Spectrum
The Sovereignty Bill – what’s next ahead of Parliament debate?
Hosted by @anderlukson
With: @Golanya2Golanya, @JKiija & @JamesT64388
🕖 7PM – 8PM
📻 Radio One FM90
🌐 https://t.co/vQKCzYU9SA
Tune in. Stay informed.
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