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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

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

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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

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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

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LoP Ssenyonyi Questions Govt’s 723Bn Opaque Investment In Dei BioPharma

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concerns over the irregularities involving the UGX723.4Bn government investment into Dei BioPharma Company, citing the lack of transparency in this deal raises concern about taxpayers’ money that has been sunk into

October 25, 2024

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CDF General Kainerugaba Condemns Barbaric Act Of Killing Ugandans

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, CDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has condemned the grievous act by Private Ameny Bonny, who shot dead three civilians and injured two others on Monday in Ngora East village, Ngora parish,

October 25, 2024

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Bomb Proof Designs Delayed Parliament Works-Roko Clarifies NBS TV’s Misinformation

Roko Construction Ltd has completed works on the Ministry of DC Finance building, and will soon hand it over to the client . In a statement issued yesterday , Roko also gave a detailed account on why works on parliamentary chambers have

October 23, 2024

National News

Tondism Faith to Host Kampala Tuzze Cultural Festival to Celebrate African Traditions

On November 10, 2024, New Club Obligato in Wandegeya, Kampala, will come alive with the Kampala Tuzze Cultural Fest, a vibrant event organized by Tondism Faith in collaboration with Kasiko Mutaasa Development Foundation (KMDF) and Nyumya Media. The festival aims to celebrate

October 22, 2024

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NRM National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Rallies Busia Religious Leaders To Support Wealth Creation Projects

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa,in a strategic move to rally religious leaders in the fight against poverty, has called on the clergy to incorporate messages of wealth creation into their sermons. This initiative was underscored during a

October 22, 2024