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DS Tayebwa Woos Chinese Lawmakers To Invest In Uganda’s Tourism Sector

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism destinations for their citizenry. “We hope your visit will help raise the profile of Uganda

September 24, 2024

Security

Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF Logistics-Maj Gen Bakasumba Cautions Officers Against The Vice

Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has called on logistics personnel within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to shun corruption, emphasising its critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence. Speaking at the opening of a week-long

September 24, 2024

Politics

Ugandans In UK Shun Kyagulanyi’s London Tour For Undermining Kabaka

The National Unity Platform Party President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has received criticism and backlash from the Ugandan Diaspora community in London during his tour, expressing concern over his ongoing disrespect toward the Kabaka (King) of Buganda. The Kabaka diehards in

September 24, 2024

News

Col.Katabazi Tips RDCs,DISOs Against Intrigue,Internal Bickering & Corruption

Col. Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), has cautioned Resident District Commissioners and District Internal Security Officers against bickering. Col. Katabazi was on Friday, September 20th, 2024, addressing RDCs and DISOs from Central Uganda during a

September 23, 2024

Big Story

Scandal: Tian Tang Bosses Cited In The Harassment Of UPDF’s WATU Car Investor

Liu Qingshan, 63, and Lu Hanbin, 32, the owners of the Ugandan NEC-WATU Automobile Group United Company, a joint venture with UPDF’s private company NEC were attacked in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. The Chinese investors with president Museveni in the

September 23, 2024

Security

Write Your Wills Early,Death Is Inevitable–Maj Gen Ogiki Advises UPDF Officers

Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well

September 23, 2024

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Energy Minister Nankabirwa Tasks Govt To Invest More In Electricity Sector

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda. “Electricity is very critical and the limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in

September 23, 2024

Big Story

I’m Not Standing Against My Father In 2026-Gen Kainerugaba Clears Air

The chief of Defence Forces ,who also doubles as first son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cleared all the rumours that he is not going to stand against his father President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the top seat come 2026. There have been

September 21, 2024

News

GROW Funds Are Loans,Not Grants-Min. Musasizi Cautions Women

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds are loans and not grants. Musasizi said this while responding to

September 20, 2024

Security

Engage Communities To Fight Rampant Insecurity-Minister Lokeris Tells Security Forces

The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your

September 20, 2024