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Risking Museveni’s Wrath: Panic As One Trillion Projects Crisis Hits NITA-U

A project worth USD200million (about Shs1.1 trillion) by the World Bank hangs in balance following allegations of corruption and infighting at the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). In 2022, the Government of Uganda (GoU) represented by NITA-U applied for financing to a

July 11, 2024

Crime

Mukono PDM Boss Ntongo Jailed Over Theft Of Funds

Hadijjah Ntongo, the treasurer of Seeta Nazigo PDM SACCO, before the Magistrate Grade 1 Court of Nakisunga, Mukono District. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arraigned Hadijjah Ntongo, the treasurer of Seeta Nazigo PDM SACCO, before the Magistrate Grade 1 Court

July 11, 2024

Security

CDF Gen Kainerugaba, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Discuss Defence And Security Projects

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), met with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Zhang Lizhong, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. The Wednesday afternoon meeting

July 11, 2024

News

Lawmakers Squeeze Minister Muruli Mukasa Over UWEC Lifeline Extension Despite Merger

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has queried the move by the Minister for Public Service, Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa to extend the operational mandate of Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The functions of the UWEC are supposed

July 10, 2024

Security

Deputy UPDF Lands Boss Gen.Takirwa Commissions 52 Housing Units In 507 Brigade

The deputy commander of land forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has officially opened 52 housing units at the 507 Brigade headquarters in the 5 Infantry Division, Pader district. The commissioned units comprise the Brigade Commander’s residence, accommodation for other ranks, and a

July 10, 2024

Op-ed

Nathan Kikku Mubiru: Time Is Up, Besigye – You Are Not That Guy Anymore

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Here we are again. Another Katonga post-mortem centered around the attention of one man in particular. It’s a rather appropriate ritual given how their performances were at the behest of one man, in fairness. You live by Kiza

July 10, 2024

Big Story

MPs Grill Top UPDF Officers Over Involvement In Private Security Services

Lawmakers have questioned the involvement of a Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) owned company in private security services saying it is likely to cause confusion amongst the public. Last year, the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the UPDF ventured

July 9, 2024

Education

Marvelous: Bushenyi’s Parental Care Primary School Wins Western Uganda Debate Championship On Climate Change

It’s a victorious year for Bushenyi’s famous Parental Care Nursery and Primary School which has won Western Uganda’s Debate Championship on Climate Change. This event was held over the weekend at Coloma Primary School, Mbarara. The competitions that were organized by the

July 9, 2024

Big Story

On The Spot: MPs Question 20B Allocated To Kiira Motors

Members of the House Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) have raised concerns over the Shs20 billion allocated for the assembly of 25 Kayoola electric buses by Kiira Motors Corporation. The legislators argued that the cost of producing each

July 6, 2024

News

Govt Commence Mass Distribution Of Digital Number Plates In November 2024

The Government of Uganda is set to issue digital number plates for all categories of vehicles and motorcycles in a phased manner, effective November this year. According to Jim Muhwezi, the Minister for Security, the government will start issuing registration plates to

July 6, 2024