The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has directed the Ministry of Health to harmonise its position on the user fees charged for the Computed Tomography (CT) scan services in government hospitals. During their oversight visit to assess the levels of implementation of government assurances in the health sector in Eastern region, the MPs observed…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has obtained a machine that will aid in cracking down on mixed rice imports and determining the origin of imported rice. The machine which was donated by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), will assist URA in verifying the country of origin for imported rice. Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner of…
Upcoming Musician, Gladiator the Emperor has vowed to sue singer Alimpa Lusuku lwa Cement and Kid Dee for copyright-related issues. Emperor alleges that the two, Alimpa and Kid Dee connived and re-did his song from Eddy Dees studio in Makindye. According to Emperor, Kid Dee approached him one day while at the studio and requested…
The Office of the President has announced an oversight inspection exercise aimed at evaluating service delivery in various sub-regions of Uganda. Scheduled to start on October 31, 2023, the exercise will cover Arua City and several districts, including Arua, Madi-Okollo, Adjumani, Pakwach, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, and Oyam. Hon. Beatrice Akello Akori, the State Minister…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) welcomed a new deputy Contingent Commander, Lt Col Frank Tumwesigye at a function that was held at its headquarters in Niongera Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory in North Kivu-DRC. The Contingent Commander, Colonel Michael Walaka Hyeroba in his remarks welcomed his deputy and…
The mother of Liverpool star Luis Diaz ‘has been rescued from a kidnapping in Colombia by assailants on motorcycles but the player’s father is still missing The incident took place in Diaz’s hometown of Barrancas in La Guajira Police and military forces are working together to spearhead the investigation The player’s father is still thought…
The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged government to consider retaliation mechanisms against the Government of Kenya, for what they termed as ill treatment of Uganda and severe injury to investment. Following the persistent ban on Ugandan exports to Kenya, traders have called for retaliation saying the diplomatic way has failed. “Our very blunt demand…
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Lieutenant Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has urged the students of Kampala International University (KIU) to embrace studying society before they become potential leaders of their communities. The ISO boss made these remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity during a one-day meeting organized by the guild…
The information reaching our desk reveals that Ugandan security operatives are hunting for one of the top opposition activists who were vocal in defending human rights, especially of the traders in Kampala against injustices and harassment of Ugandans which has given the Ugandan government sleepless nights due to his strong voice. In corridors of power,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCDA plans to displace residents of the neighboring Kigungu village for further development and expansion of Entebbe International Airport. The plan was disclosed by UCAA officials during an onsite visit and meeting with members of the Parliamentary Committee on Works and Infrastructure on Thursday. UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye told MPs…
