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Uganda,Japan Cooperation To Create 6,000 Jobs In ICT

A total of 6,000 jobs in the information, Communication, and Technology (lCT) sector are projected to result from the ongoing Uganda-Japan (UJ)Connect project, implemented by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dr

August 9, 2024

Big Story

Security Minister Jim Muhwezi Tasked To Explain The Arrest FDC MPs

The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, has promised to present a statement explaining the Monday arrest of two opposition Forum for Democratic Change legislators together with other party leaders. Muhwezi, who promised to present the statement in two

August 7, 2024

News

MP Sseggona Begs Police To Intensify Operations To Curb Rampant Crime Rates In Wakiso

The Member of Parliament for Busiro East in Wakiso district, Medard Lubega Sseggona, has urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reinstate village police posts in the area to reduce the increasing criminal activities. MP Sseggona said the disbanded police posts that

August 6, 2024

Politics

Spending 20Bn On Regional Parliamentary Sittings Is Wastage Of Public Resources- Ssenyonyi

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi, together with other opposition MPs have decided not to attend Parliament regional seatings, citing unnecessary spending by top leadership in parliament. While addressing the media on August 6, 2024, Ssenyonyi stated that the Shs

August 6, 2024

News

Why Is ICT PS Aminah Zawedde Is Being Fought Right, Left And Centre

Zawedde questioned how it could be possible that the new tyres had worn out in two weeks when the car had hardly covered 200 KM within that period. However, the most shocking part is that the minister wanted the ‘tyres’ in cash,

August 6, 2024

Politics

We Need To See President Museveni Jailing All Big Fish Cited In Corruption Deals– LOP Ssenyonyi

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has asked president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to walk the talk and arrest all government officials who are involved in corruption practices. Presenting the Opposition response to the SoNA, Ssenyonyi said the address delivered on

August 6, 2024

Big Story

ICT Ministry Clarifies On Malicious Reports About Non Tax Revenue

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has noted with concern malicious online media reports regarding a September 2023 request to utilise the Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) collected by one of our line agencies. This is to CLARIFY that the Ministry of Finance,

August 5, 2024

Entertainment

Wonderful: Natasha Nyonyozi Crowned Miss Uganda 2024 2025 In Spectacular Event

The grand finale of the Miss Uganda 2024 pageant was held last Saturday at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Natasha Nyonyozi emerged as the winner. The event was broadcast live on StarTimes Makula Kika and Makula Kazzanyo Ku Kazzanyo Television, allowing Ugandans across

August 5, 2024

News

ICT PS Dr.Zawedde Speaks Out On Vehicles Procurement Deal

Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has defended the procurement deal where more than Ugx900 was spent on purchasing two vehicles. According to a statement from the Ministry, two vehicles, and not one were

August 4, 2024

Crime

Heartless: Ex-Wife Torches UPDF Officer’s House,Kills One Year Son

As part of the ongoing investigation, police have arrested Adu Deborah, suspected of setting fire to the house of UPDF officer Martin Ikwaru 28, which resulted in the death of his one-year-old son. It is alleged that the 25-year-old Deborah is the

August 4, 2024