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Fears for Entebbe Airport Security as Arab Man Takes Charge of All Strategic Points of Uganda’s Only International Airport
Security operatives and a section of officials from the management of Entebbe International Airport have raised fears that the security of Uganda’s main point of entry and exit could be in danger after an Arab investor took charge of the management of every corner of the facility. The said businessman is a one Muhamad Awad…
Grief As Justice Kakuru Succumbs To Cancer At Aga Khan Hospital
Judge of the court of appeal Justice Kenneth Kakuru has passed on wee hours of Tuesday morning at Agha Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. According to Judiciary spokesperson Jameson Karemani confirmed the untimely death of Justice Kakaru which he termed as a big loss to justice system in Uganda. “we shall give detailed statement about…
‘It is now our war to fight those thieves in offices and clean the name of NRM’- ONC Boss ‘Namyalo Uzeiye’, Wakiso RDC ‘Mbabazi’ Combine Efforts In Fight Against Corruption, Land Grabbing
The head of the Kyambogo-based Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Namyalo Hadijah Uzeiye has waged war against [the so-called untouchable]land grabbers and Corrupt Wakiso District government officials who swindle government money meant to revive residents from poverty. Hajjat Uzeiye revealed the war yesterday while meeting NRM leaders, local leaders, NRM mobilizers, Wakiso…
Lt Col Peter Omeja New Commander U.N Guard Unit In Somalia
Lt Col Peter Okwi Omeja assumed command of UPDF forces serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) VIII. Omeja takes over from Lt Col Peter Magungu, the incoming commander of UNGU IX. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Anita Kiki Gbeho and witnessed by the UPDF…
Kabuleta Dustbins New Public Health Law
The president of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kabuleta said the new Public Health (Amendment) Act, 2022 infringes on the rights of Ugandans. The new law which was assented to on 8th February by President Yoweri Museveni gives the government through the Ministry of Health the authority to punish violators such as parents…
‘We Shall Continue Supporting Developmental Activities Of Our Kingdom’ – ONC Boss Pledges, Buys UGX10m Masaza Cup Tickets
The senior Presidential advisor & Personal Assistant Office of the NRM National Chairman Kyambogo & National Coordinator, Bazzukulu Movement Ms Hajjat Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo has held a meeting with Buganda kingdom minister for Youth, Sports and recreation Ow’ek Henry Ssekabembe Kiberu. The Capital Times has learnt that Hajjat Hadijah was accompanied by the ONC Spokesperson…
UNBS Destroys Substandard Products Worth UGX 3.5Bn
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards-UNBS has destroyed substandard goods worth 3.5 billion Shillings impounded from traders and manufacturers. The goods were impounded from shops and factories in Kampala city during import inspection, among other places. Some of the destroyed items include cement, mattresses, detergents, soaps, cosmetics, toilet paper, foodstuffs, energy drinks, and electrical appliances…
Experts Advise Gov’t On Gaps In New O-level Curriculum
Experts have noted that the training offered as the new ‘O’ level curriculum was being introduced in Uganda was not effective. The experts who were attending a brainstorming meeting organized by the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) on Tuesday said that teachers who were trained using a largely theoretical curriculum are the same supposed to…
Prime Suspect In Murder of Jinja Businessman Arrested
The police in Kiira region have arrested a prime suspect in the death of businessman Shaban Malore. Malore was killed in May by unknown gunmen who were riding on a motorcycle. Malore was returning to his home in Buweera village, Buwenge sub-county in Jinja district. Issa Malore, a brother of the deceased was arrested from…
Eng. Judith Nayiga Ssegendo Appointed New Director Technical Regulation At ERA
The Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has appointed Eng. Judith Nayiga Ssengendo as the new Director of Technical Regulation. In this role, Eng. Nayiga is responsible for providing leadership to the Technical Regulation Department of the Authority for the effective implementation of ERA’s key functions relating to setting Performance Targets for Licensees, monitoring…