Daily Archives: January 11, 2025

Politics

MPs Decry UGX 325Bn Road Loan Projects Over Escalating Costs, Inefficiencies

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Recently, Uganda’s Parliament approved two loans totaling UGX325.117 billion to support the construction of critical road infrastructure, including the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Namagumba-Budadiri-Nalugugu roads. Despite receiving the green light, the decision sparked debates over escalating costs and project management inefficiencies. The financing comprises a US$15.222 million (UGX56.001 billion) loan from the African Development Bank and a…

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News

Ugandan Govt Critic Okurapa Passes Away In Canada

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Prominent former Makerere University Guild President and vocal government critic, George Okurapa, has died in Toronto, Canada. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Edinah, who revealed he succumbed to cardiac arrest at home. The news was shared by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss. He highlighted Okurapa’s…

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Big Story

Scandal: MPs Block Govt’s Recruitment Of Seed School Teachers Citing Corruption, Nepotism

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Speaker of Parliament Hon.Anita Among has tasked the State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, to explain why the Ministry of Education proceeded with the recruitment of teachers for seed schools despite a parliamentary directive to halt the exercise. The directive to suspend recruitment followed allegations of irregularities, including bribery, nepotism, and corruption, in…

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Kampala

If You Act Like Your Predecessors I Will Lead To Your Downfall-Lukwago Warns Sharifah

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Sharifah Buzeki officially assumed her role as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). However, her inauguration was marked by stark political warnings from Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who highlighted the turbulent political terrain that has historically challenged the city’s leadership. Speaking at the KCCA headquarters during the ceremony, Lukwago…

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