IN BRIEF
Apr 29, 2003
<b>Mao berated</b><br>KAMPALA — Defence state minister Ruth Nakabirwa has criticised Gulu Municipality MP Nobert Mao’s recent attack on Vice-president Speciosa Kazibwe.
Mao berated
KAMPALA — Defence state minister Ruth Nakabirwa has criticised Gulu Municipality MP Nobert Mao’s recent attack on Vice-president Speciosa Kazibwe. Nankabirwa, while presiding over a donation of used clothes and shoes to war-affected people in Kitgum, Pader and Gulu districts by the Movement Voice at the weekend, wondered how an aspiring president could be engaged in a quarrel.
Scribe aids
GULU — A total of 845 former Kony rebel captives have received sh105m from Els De Termalu, a Belgian journalist, for schools fees. De Termalu, who handed over the money to the World Vision, GUSCO and Concerned Parents Association on Monday, said the sponsorship programme needed continuity and community support.
Women pick
ARUA — The West Nile Women’s Association (WENWA) on Friday elected Mary Guma of Adjumani as its regional Interim chairperson. This was during the regional meeting chaired by Rita Obaru of Lugbara Literature Association, at the WENWA offices. Arua’s Joyce Adrili was elected vice-chairperson with Anne Auru of Moyo as secretary assisted by Rose Obiga of Arua. Nebbi’s Anyalitho is treasurer while Perry Vuni of Yumbe is publicity boss.Ends
KAMPALA — Defence state minister Ruth Nakabirwa has criticised Gulu Municipality MP Nobert Mao’s recent attack on Vice-president Speciosa Kazibwe. Nankabirwa, while presiding over a donation of used clothes and shoes to war-affected people in Kitgum, Pader and Gulu districts by the Movement Voice at the weekend, wondered how an aspiring president could be engaged in a quarrel.
Scribe aids
GULU — A total of 845 former Kony rebel captives have received sh105m from Els De Termalu, a Belgian journalist, for schools fees. De Termalu, who handed over the money to the World Vision, GUSCO and Concerned Parents Association on Monday, said the sponsorship programme needed continuity and community support.
Women pick
ARUA — The West Nile Women’s Association (WENWA) on Friday elected Mary Guma of Adjumani as its regional Interim chairperson. This was during the regional meeting chaired by Rita Obaru of Lugbara Literature Association, at the WENWA offices. Arua’s Joyce Adrili was elected vice-chairperson with Anne Auru of Moyo as secretary assisted by Rose Obiga of Arua. Nebbi’s Anyalitho is treasurer while Perry Vuni of Yumbe is publicity boss.Ends