November 2022 - Page 9 of 11

‘An Audit That Never Is?’- After Losing 8 Court Cases, BoU Moves To Do Fresh ‘Audit’ On Defunct Crane Bank

Bank of Uganda (BoU) is seeking to hire an independent audit firm that will carry out a comprehensive audit on the current state of affairs of the now-defunct Crane Bank, six years after the same commercial bank was closed. According to an

November 8, 2022

National News

Judiciary To Recruit More 122 Judges, Judicial Officers

The government is seeking to recruit 122 senior judicial officers, among them 11 judges and 27 registrars, deputies and assistants, to bolster capacity for fast-tracking justice administration countrywide. According to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the agency that recruits, remunerates and disciplines

November 8, 2022

News

IGG Warns Min. Magyezi Against Interfering With Ongoing Corruption Allegations Against Fort Portal City Town Clerk

The Inspectorate of the Government has warned Local Government minister, Rafael Magyezi against interfering with ongoing corruption allegations against Fort Portal city town clerk, Moses Otimong. “In view of this, we have shared with the permanent secretary that this decision stays as

November 8, 2022

News

MP Nsereko’s Troubles Escalate As High Court Summons Him Over 2021 Polls

The High Court in Kampala has summoned Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammad Nsereko to appear and be cross-examined in a 2021 election petition filed by NUP’s Fred Nyanzi. Nsereko is the only witness mentioned in his response to Nyanzi’s petition which

November 8, 2022

News

Gen. Museveni Shakes UPDF, Appoints Lt Gen Charles Okidi New UPDAF Commander

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has appointed Lt Gen Charles Okidi as the overall commander of Uganda People’s Defence Air Forces (UPDAF). The changes were last evening Monday 6th November 2022 announced

November 8, 2022

Crime

Over 198 People Arrested In Jinja Police, UPDF Raid

A joint Police and UPDF operation in Jinja North Division has led to the arrest of at least 198 people over a number of offenses. Mr James Mubi, the Kiira Region Police Spokesperson, said the operation was conducted on Sunday in Bugembe,

November 8, 2022

Africa·Business·East Africa·National News·Travel·World News

Have An African Passport? These African Countries Do Not Require a Visa For You To Visit

From the Atlas Mountains to the desert safaris, traveling and exploring Africa is a unique experience. Charming, friendly, original, and energetic, visiting other African nations and cultures is perfect for those seeking a unique experience and a different outlook of the world.

November 7, 2022

Health·Uganda

Govt Extends Ebola Lockdown in Mubende, Kassanda For Three More Weeks

Gov’t on Saturday extended a three-week lockdown on two districts at the centre of an Ebola outbreak which has claimed over 50 lives, curbing travel and closing public places. Since the outbreak was declared in the central district of Mubende on September

November 7, 2022

National News·Uganda

President Museveni Hosts Indian Community To Diwali, Commends Them On Contribution To Economic Development

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Indian community in Uganda for its contribution to the economic development of the country and appealed to them to encourage more people to exploit the vast investment opportunities here “I congratulate you on your diwali this

November 7, 2022

Health

Body Of Iddi Amin’s Son Returned Who Died In Egypt Flown Home For Decent Burial

The body of former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada’s son, Abdul Nasser Alemi Mwanga Amin, has been from back home for burial. Amin’s family disclosed that their kin died recently in one of the hospitals in Egypt. After arriving in Uganda, a requiem mass was

November 5, 2022