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 early 1970s and this has reduced the capacity to invest in the economies and trade…
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 safety and security of the esteemed delegates who have already begun to arrive…
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, Hon. Henry Musasizi, the total debt stock as of June 2023 stood at…
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. Ayume made these remarks while chairing the presentation of the 2024/2025 national budget…
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 is a pipeline that will transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields…
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 the Anti-Corruption Court on January 11, 2024. Tarus, who appeared before the anti-corruption…
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 follows can shatter the rose-tinted lenses of even the most battle hardened specs.…
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, and relatively cheap, and they boast a wide range of healthy vitamins, minerals,…
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 leadership of Engineer Patrick Amuriat Oboi, the party president, and Nathan Nandala Mafabi,…
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 the Deputy Chairperson, Steven Tashobya, Robert Kasule Ssebunya, Dr. Sallie Simba Kayunga, Anthony…
