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S.African Gov’t Says “no work no pay” As Public Servants Lay Down Tools
The South African government said on Wednesday that those who are to take part in the strike called by the public servants will not be paid for the days they are not at work. “It must be emphasized that public servants who are working in essential services are not allowed to participate in any strike…
EAC SUMMIT: President Paul Kagame Meets DRC Prime Minister
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has met face to face with DRC Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde at a special EAC High Level Consultative meeting held Monday in Egypt at the sidelines of the meeting of United Nations Framework on Climate Change (COP-27). Monday’s High Level Consultative on the situaiton in DRC was chaired by Burundi…
Felister Di Superstar Elated After Completing P.L.E At Kampala Parents School
Budding Uganda songstress Felister Di Superstar on Wednesday completed her Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E) at Kampala Parents School, which is under the proprietorship of tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s Ruparelia Foundation. Felister, who was among the over 400 pupils that sat for their P.L.E this year, said that she was positive about passing the exams because she…
Judiciary To Recruit More 122 Judges, Judicial Officers
The government is seeking to recruit 122 senior judicial officers, among them 11 judges and 27 registrars, deputies and assistants, to bolster capacity for fast-tracking justice administration countrywide. According to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the agency that recruits, remunerates and disciplines judicial officials, up to 71 grade one magistrate and 13 chief magistrate positions…
Power Regulator ERA Launches Consumer Interaction & Permits Installation Centre
In a bid to streamline the installation and supply of power in Uganda, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has unveiled the Consumer Protection and Installation Permits Center (CPIPC), which shall be the main interface between the Authority and electricity consumers in all categories of consumption i.e domestic, commercial, medium industrial, large industrial, extra-large industrial and…
Career, Dreams Cut Short As Dott Services Truck Knocks Dead Top Indian Engineer
Police in Mbale City are investigating circumstance under which an Indian national was killed by a road compactor. The deceased identified as Samsadh, who was working as supervisor of works, was crushed by a compactor on Cathederal Avenue while he was directing another truck to offload construction materials on Monday evening. Cathedral Avenue is one…
OP-ED: Ministry Of Works Should Not Tie Hands Of UNRA
By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala: When UNRA, a corporate body of government responsible for roads was appearing before COSASE committee of Parliament, it was revealed that the parent ministry of works is alleging that they diverted funds without informing them. Well, according to Public finance expenditure, it is a requirement, but can’t that be harmonized through…
IGG Warns Min. Magyezi Against Interfering With Ongoing Corruption Allegations Against Fort Portal City Town Clerk
The Inspectorate of the Government has warned Local Government minister, Rafael Magyezi against interfering with ongoing corruption allegations against Fort Portal city town clerk, Moses Otimong. “In view of this, we have shared with the permanent secretary that this decision stays as we wait for the report of the investigation. This is to ensure that…
MP Nsereko’s Troubles Escalate As High Court Summons Him Over 2021 Polls
The High Court in Kampala has summoned Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammad Nsereko to appear and be cross-examined in a 2021 election petition filed by NUP’s Fred Nyanzi. Nsereko is the only witness mentioned in his response to Nyanzi’s petition which was bounced back for retrial by the Court of Appeal. The same court,…
Gen. Museveni Shakes UPDF, Appoints Lt Gen Charles Okidi New UPDAF Commander
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has appointed Lt Gen Charles Okidi as the overall commander of Uganda People’s Defence Air Forces (UPDAF). The changes were last evening Monday 6th November 2022 announced by the UPDF Spokesman Brig Felix Kulayigye who disclosed that Lt Gen Okidi…