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UPC Urges NAM Summit Participants To Find Practical Solutions To Debt Traps

The Uganda people’s congress UPC has noted with concern that there is a wider range of challenges that affect member States of NAM and deserve urgent attention. The heavy debt burden has enslaved NAM members since the Arab – Israel war of

January 17, 2024

National News·Security

Joint Security Taskforce Intensifies Operations Ahead Of NAM Summit In Kampala

In preparation for the upcoming NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) summit, the Uganda police force, in collaboration with various security agencies, has recently established a state-of-the-art command centre at Speke Resort Monyonyo. This command centre will serve as the nerve center for ensuring the

January 13, 2024

News

Minister Musasizi Sweats Plasma Infront Of MPs Over Rising Public Debt Burden

The increasing debt burden facing the country continues to bother Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee who have put the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to task on how to manage it. According to the State Minister for Finance,

January 13, 2024

Health·Politics

Scandalous Project: Dr Ayume Tasks Govt To Halt Funding Of Stalled Lubowa Specialized Hospital Over Debts

The Parliamentary Health Committee, headed by Dr.Charles Ayume, a Member of Parliament representing Koboko Municipality, has asked the government to halt the construction of the Ugx1.44 trillion Lubowa International Specialized Hospital, citing the skyrocketing public debt that has hit Ugx97 trillion. Dr.

January 13, 2024

News

Minister Ssempijja Seeks 2.5 Bn For UPDF To Guard Delayed EACOP Pipeline

Government is seeking Shs2.5 billion to deploy the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This was revealed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja at parliament of Uganda. The EACOP

January 13, 2024

Crime

Kenyan Security Minister Remanded To Luzira Prison Over Forgery

Stephen Kipkiyeny Tarus, the former Assistant Minister for Internal Security in Kenya, has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court for falsification of export documents. The Minister was arrested on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials and arraigned before

January 12, 2024

Op-ed

Nathan Kikku Mubiru: Erias Lukwago, Your Politics Is Shit”: Revisionism & The Nandala Mafabi Evolution At FDC

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru At a political party, whether you mostly recruited or lost, a member or a leader is often revisioned and rewritten soon after they’ve left: a little new leader bounce here, an unkind political environment and schedule there. What

January 12, 2024

Health

Impressive Health Benefits Of Eating Raw Onions

Onions are highly nutritious vegetables that may have several benefits, including improved heart health, better blood sugar regulation, and increased bone density. Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants, which also includes garlic, shallots, and leeks. They’re delicious, versatile,

January 11, 2024

News

Erias Lukwago Orders FDC Members Not To Pick Leadership Forms From Najjanankumbi

The acting president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, Erias Lukwago, has warned party leaders who wish to express interest in different leadership positions of the party against picking forms from the Najjanankumbi party headquarters, which is under the

January 11, 2024

News

Museveni Reappoints Justice Byabakama As EC Chairperson,Nominates Four New Members

The President of the Republic of Uganda Museveni has reappointed Justice Simon Byabakama as the chairperson of the Electoral Commission for another term. H.E Museveni has also nominated four new members to the commission. The reappointed members include Hajjat Aisha Lubega as

January 11, 2024