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Betrayal: I’m Still Deputy President -Impeached Gachagua Blasts Ruto

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insisted he is still in office citing court orders, even as he alleged his ouster followed two failed assassination attempts. Mr Gachagua blamed his tribulations on taking on President William Ruto over ills in government, including the

October 21, 2024

News

Presidents Museveni,Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Sign SOFA Pact To Maintain Peace & Security In Somalia

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has committed to continue supporting the Federal Republic of Somalia in her efforts towards total peace and stability. The President made the commitment on Saturday, October 19, 2024, during bilateral talks with H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the

October 21, 2024

Crime

Negligence: Four Soldiers Sentenced For Not Safeguarding Military Gear

The 5 Infantry Division Court Martial, presided over by Col Peter Musherure, has sentenced Private Odeyeka Bernard, aged 31 and a member of the 103 Battalion, to two years in prison for failing to protect war material, in violation of section 120(1)

October 21, 2024

Big Story

Shock As COSASE Unearths Rotting Payroll Mismanagement In Govt Agencies

The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) has raised concerns over the mismanagement of salary payrolls across various government ministries and departments. The queries were contained in a report presented to the House.According to the report, an

October 21, 2024

News

Atiak Sugar Factory Scandal: Angry Ssenyonyi Wants Tycoon Amina Hersi To Account For 553Bn Govt’s Money Spent On The Project

Hon.Joel Ssenyonyi,the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament has said there is nothing to show for the Shs553.71 billion that government has progressively sunk into Atiak Sugar Factory, and demanded that it explains the investment in the factory that has since failed

October 19, 2024

East Africa

Ruto’s Choice: Who Is Kithure Kindiki Deputy President Nominee?

President William Ruto on Friday nominated Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President nominee. This follows the impeachment of former DP Rigathi Gachagua at the Senate Assembly. Born in 1972, the soft-spoken father of three is described as

October 19, 2024

Security

Corruption,Prostitutes Will Destroy Your Future-Museveni Cautions UPDF Cadet Officers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 203 officer cadets at Uganda Military Academy, Kabamba. The President congratulated the new officer cadets on being commissioned. “There are three (3) types

October 19, 2024

News

Staff Affected By Rationalisation Will Cause Chaos To Economy- Speaker Among Warns Public Service

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has made a case for the placement of staff affected by the ongoing rationalisation of government agencies. In a meeting with officials from the Public Service Commission (PSC) led by the chairperson, Agnes Kabogoza-Musoke, Speaker Among said

October 19, 2024

Tech

ICT Ministry Teams Up With UCC,Police,Next Media To Fight Fake News In Uganda

The Ministry of ICT Permanent Secretary, Aminah Zawedde, has joined forces with Next Media, Uganda Police, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at curbing the spread of fake news. This initiative seeks to address the increasing

October 18, 2024

National News

Hezbollah War: MP Nsereko Tasks Gender Ministry To Repatriate Ugandans Stranded In Lebanon

Kampala Central Division MP, Hon. Muhammad Nsereko called on the gender ministry to repatriate Ugandans stuck in Lebanon following the escalation of the conflict with Israel. “Just like other African labour migrants, Ugandans need immediate foreign service assistance to either be repatriated

October 15, 2024