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ICT Ministry Finally Presents New Communications & National Guidance Policies To Streamline Government Programs
By Hannington Mbabazi Kampala: In an effort to resolve issues of mis-coordination in communication of government positions on various issues, the Taskforce on Government Communications and National Guidance has presented the final National Communications Policy and National Guidance Policy to the permanent secretary ministry for ICT and National Guidance Dr. Aminah Zawedde. According to the…
End Of An Era: Museveni Directs Uganda National Electricity Company Limited To Take Over UMEME
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has commenced the implementation of the Power Sector Reforms, targeting to enhance sector performance and provide affordable power to the people of Uganda. The move follows a Cabinet Directive of October 3, 2022 chaired by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni which put the last nail on coffin to UMEME.…
“To The Haters, We Are Ready For You And Your Hate Will Not Divert Us From Executing Mzee Duties” – NRM’s Namyalo Blasts Opportunists
The Office of the National Chairman head – Kyambogo, also Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Ms Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo has scoffed at haters that they won’t divert her and the team from executing the mandate bestowed upon them by the NRM National Chairman. “To the haters, we are ready for you and your hate…
M7 Names Maj Gen Bakasumba CoS Land Forces As Ogiki Takes Over 2nd Division
The commander in chief of armed forces President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has transferred Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba from Uganda police back to UPDF as the acting Chief of Staff Land Force. Maj Gen Bakasumba, who has been the chief of joint staff for the Uganda Police, replaces Brig Bob Ogiki, who has been promoted to…
DPP Drops Tycoon Basajjabalaba Tax Evasion Charges
The Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP has explained why charges against Kampala businessman, Hassan Basajjabalaba, and his brother Muzamiru Basajjabalaba, were dropped two months ago. In 2013, Basajjabalaba and his brother Muzamiru were sued in the Anti-Corruption Court after they had been accused of not paying taxes arising out of the 142 Billion Shillings they had…
Parliament Calls For Countrywide Power Coverage
Legislators have called on the government of Uganda to ensure that electricity access across the country is improved for the benefit of citizens in different sectors of the economy. This follows a report tabled by the House Committee on Environment and Natural relating to the erratic electricity supply in West Nile. The report was presented…
Just In: Supreme Court Judge Ruby Apio Aweri Dies
Supreme Court Justice Rubby Aweri Opio who has been admitted in critical condition for a month in Intensive Care Unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital has passed on. A statement from chief justice Owiny Dollo revealed that the 69-year-old judge took his last breath on the wee hours of Wednesday (November 7th) morning. “The Hon.…
Billionaire Sudhir Tops List of Top 10 Richest Investors On The Uganda Securities Exchange
Uganda’s GDP of $37.4 billion is one of the most undervalued, with a marginal representation of local investors as high institutional ownership crowds them out of the market. However, despite the fast growth of the local economy, the market capitalization of the Ugandan bourse is valued at $6.1 billion (UGX21.6 billion), which is 16.3 per…
Kenya’s Rally Ace Hamza Anwar Set To Unveil New Ford Fiesta R5 at FMU Boxing Day Sprint
Kenya’s rising motorsport ace Hamza Anwar is set to debut his newly acquired Ford Fiesta R5 car in the Federation of Motorclubs of Uganda (FMU) Boxing day Sprint that will be held on 26 December 2022 in Busiika Motorsports Arena, Luwero district. Anwar, the reigning (ARC3) Junior African Champion will be joined by his father,…
UWEC@70: Ruparelia Foundation Wins Conservation Education Award
The Ruparelia Foundation under the Ruparelia Group has won the Conservation Education Award at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC)’s 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner which was held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Friday. Ruparelia Group is owned by businessman and philanthropist, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. The Foundation was recognized for its outstanding contribution towards UWEC.…