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In Kampala

Uganda national teachers union (UNATU) an umbrella of all teachers in Uganda has declared a strike beginning tomorrow Monday 20^th may2019.

The strike according to leaders of UNATU led by Philbert Baguma the general secretary comes as a result of government’s failure to increase teachers’ salaries.

Baguma noted that he gave government 90days which ended today and government has not given any response.

He noted that if MPs can ask for increase of their salaries because of high standards of living “how about teachers who earn peanuts” Baguma said.

This information was revealed today in joint press conference of various workers unions in Ntinda Kampala.

Mr. usher Wilson Owere, Chairman national organization of trade unions (NOTU), warned the government to stop being arrogant and take workers’ concerns seriously.

Mr. Hassan Lubyayi Mudida a general secretary of local government workers union warned that they support the teachers’ strike and where necessary may lay down their tools and join the strike.

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In Kampala

After a day calling Rwanda our sister, Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa has sent a briefing to all foreign envoys in Kampala, detailing the diplomatic situation between kigali and kampala.

Minister kutesa has resently denied allegations that Ugandan intelligence is arresting and torturing Rwandans as “totally false”.

He explained that the Rwandans arrested in Uganda are criminals including security operatives entering the country without following laid procedures governing the entry of security personnel in the country.

“Rwanda has alleged illegal arrest, torture, and harassment of Rwandans in Uganda, this is totally false. Rwandans are welcome to visit Uganda,” he noted assuring diplomats that Uganda cannot allow its territory to be used to threaten the security of a neighboring country.

He also admitted that a number of these when apprehended have been deported back to Rwanda. “We are convinced the current hitch in the state of our bilateral relations will be resolved,” he assured diplomats, warning Rwandan officials including foreign minister to desist from fueling the impasse.

Mr. Kutesa adds Uganda will continue to address any issues raised by Rwanda, but only through diplomatic channels, and “not the press”.

He, however, accused Rwanda of launching a media campaign against Uganda.

He said Rwandan media houses resorted to publishing stories causing anxiety among the population, including lies that Uganda tortures and deport her neighbor’s citizen.

Noting that Uganda has been a target and victim of terrorist attacks including assassinations of Muslim sheiks and senior government officials, the minister said Uganda takes seriously its duty and obligation to protect the security of its citizens and its borders.

“Any local or foreign threats will continue to be dealt with decisively whenever and whenever they occur.”

The new element in the briefing is where kutesa says Uganda is working tirelessly behind the scenes to restore relations with Rwanda.

He added that he attended events in Kigali marking the 25th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, as part of the push.

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In Bushenyi

Thousands of Youth from Kyanyakatura archdeaconary in West Ankole diocese have attended a three day Youth conference in Nyabubare sub county Bushenyi district.

The conference that started on Friday 17^th may2019 is scheduled to end on Sunday today at Kyanyakatura church of Uganda under the theme “Forgive as the Lord forgave you” Colossians 3:13.

Ven. Rev James Kalisa, the archdeacon Kyanyakatura archdeaconry said that the conference is aimed at showing the youth the dangers of alcoholism, smoking, engaging in early sex among others through the gospel.

These, he says have hindered the increasing rate of domestic violence.

The Bushenyi District Focal Person Norbert Kagwa, urged youth to stop conniving with one parent to treat badly another parent saying most domestic violence cases rotate around children conniving with either a woman or a man to inhumanly threat one parent.

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