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Museveni Signs Agreement With UAE Company RCC To Revamp UTCL

The Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) on Friday 25th October 2024 received a new lease of life following the signing of an agreement between the Government of Uganda and Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC), a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

October 27, 2024

News

MPs To Roast UBO Bosses Over 2024 Census Data Discrepancies

Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Hon Speaker Annet Anita Among has directed the government to provide the August House with a full 2024 Census report, following public criticism regarding discrepancies in the provisional census data. The speaker emphasized that Parliament needs to

October 27, 2024

Security

Reckless Spending: Don’t Live Larger Than Life Because Of Women,Booze_ Maj Gen Takirwa Cautions UPDF Officers

Major Gen. Francis Takirwa, the deputy commander of the Land Force, has cautioned Uganda Police Defense (UPDF) soldiers to refrain from living a larger life. He says soldiers should stop reckless spending and prioritize saving to secure their futures. Takirwa advised the

October 27, 2024

National News

In Hot Soup: Lands Ministry Cancels Businessman Abunyang After Fraudulently Acquiring Land Title

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has cancelled the land title of Emmanuel Abunyang, a Soroti based businessman who owns discothèques in Soroti city over illegalities and fraud. This follows a Court order dated September 19, 2024 in Civil Suit

October 26, 2024

Big Story

Ghost Project: PAC Halts Funding Of Lubowa Specialized Hospital Construction

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for a halt to all funding for the International Specialized Hospital in Lubowa, citing it as a “ghost project” that is likely to cost Ugandans far more than the UGX286 billion already spent, with no

October 26, 2024

National News

Stringent Law: FIA Pushes For Seizure Of Properties For Terrorists,Money Launderers

The Financial Intelligence Authority is pushing for the enactment of new laws that will permit confiscation of assets belonging to those found guilty of tax evasion and associated money laundering crime. The FIA Executive Director, Samuel Were Wandera, on Friday, October 25,

October 26, 2024

News

NUP Youth Implore Bobiwine To Stand For 2026 Presidential Elections

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party youth have endorsed Robert Kyagulanyi and asked him to contest for presidency in the 2026 presidential elections. The endorsement was made at the NUP National Youth Convention held at the Jinja Show grounds on October 25,

October 26, 2024

Politics

Govt To Form New Political Slots In Parliament Ahead Of 2026 Polls

The government is set to review a proposal to establish new administrative units ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, according to Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi. Speaking to Parliament on Wednesday, Magyezi noted that Cabinet had directed him to submit a proposal

October 26, 2024

Big Story

By Joining,BRICS Uganda Will Gain Much More Economic Opportunities&Shift From Western Influence-Col Katabazi

Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has highlighted the economic benefits that await Uganda from being a part of BRICS, pointing out that it will help improve social and economic conditions in the country. He

October 25, 2024

National News

Digital National IDs To Save Ugandans From Heartless Money Lender Seizures-Muhoozi

The State Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has unveiled government plans to tackle money lenders who are confiscating national identity cards (IDs) from Ugandans as collateral for loans. In a statement to Parliament on Wednesday, the Minister informed legislators that

October 25, 2024