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ICT Consultant Firms Urge Museveni To Intervene Over Earning From Export Of Special Skills
The ICT consultant firms have petitioned president Museveni for not earning from the export of specialist skills through export service department at all government agencies and ministries. In a letter written to president Museveni by IT consultancy firm of KAIKA INVEST CO.LTD under the Ref RE: EARNING FROM THE EXPORT OF SPECIALIST SKILLS SERVICES THROUGH…
EC Boss Byabakama Denies Releasing LC1,2 Road Map
National News Electoral Commission Refutes Claims of Releasing LC 1, 2 Road Map By: Malaika Kayesu Date: October 13, 2023 Share post: FacebookTwitter The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims alleging it released a road map for the LC 1, 2, and Women Councils and Committees Elections, 2023. According to Justice Byabakama Magenyi, the Chairperson…
M7 Calls For Modernization Of Military Training Institutions
President Museveni Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has emphasised the necessity for training institutions like Olilim to become centres of excellence, stating that by exposing students to new experiences, they are better equipped to learn and grow as individuals. He made this remark during…
Great: Kingfishers Project Works Resume In Kikuube District
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has lifted the suspension of works at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube District, paving the way for the resumption of operations. Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Authority said: “This step has been taken after rigorous examination of all standard procedures to ensure that the health…
“Prime property being claimed by Owek. Mayengo belongs to us”- Africa House rightful owners reveal
The proprietors of Africa House building, situated on plot 42 FVR 60 Folio 5- Kampala Road have come out to reaffirm that they are the rightful owners of the prime property. The property in contention is being claimed by Owek. Israel Mayengo, the former Minister without Portfolio of Buganda Kingdom also serves as the director…
Just In: UPDF Mourns Fallen Bush War Hero Gen. Erick Mukasa
Maj. Gen. Eric Mukasa, the chief of staff of the Reserve Forces in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has died. Gen. Mukasa breathed his last Friday morning at Nakasero Hospital, according to the UPDF spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire. “We have lost yet another gallant general officer… RIP,” Brig. Karemire said. This week another UPDF…
Panic At IGG’s Office After Massive Restructuring Is Announced
Panic has broken out among staff members of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) after a massive restructuring process was announced by management last week, which is likely to see several staff members moved and others dropped. We have learnt that the Inspectorate of Government is conducting a restructuring exercise and as a result of…
UPDF Mourns Fallen Bush War Hero Brig. Bell Tushabe
Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has lost another Strong pillar just days after losing Gen Kasirye Ggwanga. The UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Lt. Col Deo Akiiki revealed that Brigadier Jackson Tushabe Bell passed on in the wee hours of Tuesday June, 30, 2020 at Nakasero Hospital where he has been battling with multiple organ failure Bell…
‘You Don’t Have Powers Over His Fortune’- Former VP Ssekandi’s ‘Mistress’ In Tears As Court Orders Her Eviction
The Magistrate’s court in Masaka has ruled that Laetitia Nakimbugwe, a mistress involved in a property dispute with former vice president Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi does not have rights over his fortune. Nakimbugwe was dragged to court by Victoria Nawangi, an appointed administrator of Ssekandi’s properties. Nawangi challenged Nakimbugwe’s occupancy of a commercial building on plot…
Kenya Set To Host the African NGO Summit 2023
East Africa’s Kenya is set to host the 2023 African NGO Summit, in Nairobi, from 21-22 November 2023 at the Trademark Hotel. According to organisers, the theme of the event is to focus on ‘Maximizing Opportunities For Sustainable Peace and Socioeconomic Development of the African Continent’. For too long, the realisation of peace and human…