Latest Posts

Lt.Col Rwamirama To Lead UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit Brutality Probe Committee

President Yoweri Kaguta Musiveni through Cabinet has considered a Parliamentary resolution to suspend army operations on major water bodies and established a committee to investigate complaints of brutality by the forces.
The Cabinet committee is chaired by Minister for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, and will investigate complaints raised against the UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit since its inception in 2017.
This was revealed by the Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Adolf Mwesige during the sitting of Parliament chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah on 28 January 2020.
“This Committee is expected to report back to Cabinet, which will through the Leader of Government Business report back to the House on the status of implementation of the resolution,” Adolf Mwesige said.
The Minister said that the committee had also been tasked to investigate the matter of the 16 year old Ekit Naume who was allegedly raped by a UPDF soldier in Amolatar district. The soldier is said to be from Fisheries Protection Unit.
MPs appreciated the move by Cabinet but queried the Minister on the current behaviour of the forces manning the landing sites across the country.
“The Minister needs to explain whether measures have been taken against the particular officers who are treating Parliament with contempt. We need to know whether in the interim measures, he has spoken to the UPDF officers on how to handle the present situation,” said Hon. Ibrahim Semujju Nganda (FDC, Kira Municipality).
Kasilo County MP, Hon. Elijah Okupa advised fellow MPs to work hand in hand with the UPDF Fisheries Protection Units in their areas so as to sensitize the public on good fishing and handling practices.
“I moved with the soldiers on this unit to the landing sites in Serere and appealed to the public to hand over illegal gear and that is why we have not had complaints from Kasilo. We need to put a human face to this operation,” Okupa said.
The Deputy Speaker also advised that the Committee establish ways to deal with issues that are currently pending as it carries out its investigations.
“Is there a way that you can try to balance and see to it that people are helped while the investigation goes on? This will go a long way in solving many of the issues arising,” Oulanyah said.
Minister Mwesige will also table a report by a UPDF Board of Inquiry, explaining the circumstances under which Rupa County LC3 Chairperson met his death, owing to the spike of cattle raids in Karamoja sub-region.

Loading

Don't Miss

EXPOSED! Muyenga Tycoon’s Maid Cited In Land Wrangle

In recent days, Muyenga, Y2K Zone a push Kampala suburb,

Parliament Orders Closure Of Fuelex Petrol Stations For Adulterating Fuel

The Parliamentary Committee on Trade And Industry led by Mbarara

Big Story: Parliament Probes UETCL Bosses Over Corruption, Mismanagement & Controversial UGX 28Billion Compensation Deal

Members of Parliament on the Committee on Environment and Natural

‘Back Off Buganda Land’ Kabaka Mutebi Castigates People Pushing For Abolition Of Mailo Land Tenure System

The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has

Big Story: IGG Probes Over Shs1bn Ubos Fraud

The Inspector General of Government (IGG) is investigating top officials

EXPLOSIVE: How Speaker Kadaga & Confidant Hon. Okupa Spent Over US $764,000 (Shs2.8 BN) In-less Than 2 Years In Travels Abroad

Since taking office as Deputy Speaker of Parliament way back

Ham Vs DTB Appeal: Bank Of Uganda Runs Out Of Case, Leaves DTB To Carry Its Own Cross

Bank of Uganda has officially quit the case involving city

Amnesty International Joins Push To Free Presidential Runner Robert Kyagulanyi

The Ugandan authorities must immediately lift the police and military

Exporters Call For Strong Action Against EAC States’ Trade Barriers

Manufacturers have called on the government to impose tough measures

Big Story: How KCCA Officials Messed Up Youth Fund Programs, Stole Billions of Gov’t Funds In Shoddy Deals

Kampala: If there is any government Authority that frustrating President

I Predict Museveni, NRM Victory In 2021 Elections

By Faruk Kirunda Kampala: As we dive into the high

Crisis: Lord Mayor Lukwago Defies Court Order, Appoints Balondemu As Chairman K’la District Land Board

Veteran lawyer Hajji Elias Lukwago, who is the Kampala city

Scandal: Stanbic Bank Bosses Allegedly Steal Borrowers’ Land Titles, Mortgage Them To Dfcu Bank

Several officials at Stanbic Bank are in deep trouble after

Scandal: KCCA Officials On Spot For Blowing Shs 8Bn Under The Guise Of Renovating Old Tax Park

Several officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), are

Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan Students Expected To Sit For UNEB Exams In March 2021

All indications are that a dead year will not be

BoU To Appeal In Supreme Court Over Trashed Crane Bank Case

The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has said it will be

Shame As Top Police Boss Is Convicted Of Car Theft, Ordered To Pay Over Shs282M

Untold shame has engulfed the Uganda Police a senior officer

Just In! Energy Mafias Rock Parliament As Patriotic Young Turks Question AIGP Akullo’s Involvement In Min. Energy Corruption

Panic has rocked Parliament as renowned Parliamentarian and Lawyer Hon.

Energy Mafias Debunked Part III: How Werikhe, Turyagyenda Corruptly Swindled Shs15 Bn For 3 Electricity Distribution Projects In Acholi, Bunyoro & Kiruhura

FUNDING THE COUP THROUGH ENERGY AND MINERALS CORRUPTION By the

Just In: Top Energy Officials Fired On Presidential Orders Over Massive Theft Of Electricity Distribution Funds

By Our Reporter Kampala: Two senior officials of Rural Electrification

Salary Scam Hits KCCA AS 29bn Is Paid To Ghost Workers

After Eng Andrew Kitata took over as the acting Executive

Drinking Beer Daily Doubles A Man’s Chances Of reaching 90 Years – New Study Report

A new study indicates that drinking beer daily can double

I Have Been Secretly Working With FDC’s Dr Nabwiso & He Had Embraced NRM Govt -Museveni

The late Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a former Kagoma MP and