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Bomb Proof Designs Delayed Parliament Works-Roko Clarifies NBS TV’s Misinformation
Roko Construction Ltd has completed works on the Ministry of DC Finance building, and will soon hand it over to the client . In a statement issued yesterday , Roko also gave a detailed account on why works on parliamentary chambers have delayed : “Roko is building the Ministry of Finance office building which is…
UEDCL Assures Smooth Transition as UMEME’s Concession Nears Expiry
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has reassured the public of a seamless transition in power distribution once Umeme Ltd’s 20-year concession expires in March 2025. This commitment was made during a public hearing at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, organised by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to scrutinise UEDCL’s application for a distribution…
Tondism Faith to Host Kampala Tuzze Cultural Festival to Celebrate African Traditions
On November 10, 2024, New Club Obligato in Wandegeya, Kampala, will come alive with the Kampala Tuzze Cultural Fest, a vibrant event organized by Tondism Faith in collaboration with Kasiko Mutaasa Development Foundation (KMDF) and Nyumya Media. The festival aims to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage through music, dance, poetry, and traditional regalia showcases. The…
NRM National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Rallies Busia Religious Leaders To Support Wealth Creation Projects
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa,in a strategic move to rally religious leaders in the fight against poverty, has called on the clergy to incorporate messages of wealth creation into their sermons. This initiative was underscored during a courtesy visit from a delegation of religious leaders from Busia District, who met…
Champion of Justice: Why Uganda Needs Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa Back on the Bench – A Stand for Women’s Empowerment
In a time when Uganda’s judicial system faces mounting pressure to deliver justice swiftly and impartially, one judge has consistently stood out for her exceptional efficiency, fairness, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law—Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa. Her name resonates in courtrooms and communities alike as a symbol of what our judiciary and society…
Betrayal: I’m Still Deputy President -Impeached Gachagua Blasts Ruto
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insisted he is still in office citing court orders, even as he alleged his ouster followed two failed assassination attempts. Mr Gachagua blamed his tribulations on taking on President William Ruto over ills in government, including the controversial multi-billion-shilling deals being handed to the Indian conglomerate, Adani Group and punitive…
Presidents Museveni,Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Sign SOFA Pact To Maintain Peace & Security In Somalia
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has committed to continue supporting the Federal Republic of Somalia in her efforts towards total peace and stability. The President made the commitment on Saturday, October 19, 2024, during bilateral talks with H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia, at State Lodge, Nakasero in Kampala, who is in…
Negligence: Four Soldiers Sentenced For Not Safeguarding Military Gear
The 5 Infantry Division Court Martial, presided over by Col Peter Musherure, has sentenced Private Odeyeka Bernard, aged 31 and a member of the 103 Battalion, to two years in prison for failing to protect war material, in violation of section 120(1) 1(2) cap 330 of the UPDF Act. Private Bernard admitted guilt, acknowledging his…
Shock As COSASE Unearths Rotting Payroll Mismanagement In Govt Agencies
The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) has raised concerns over the mismanagement of salary payrolls across various government ministries and departments. The queries were contained in a report presented to the House.According to the report, an audit conducted by the Auditor General on the financial statements of 13 ministries,…
Atiak Sugar Factory Scandal: Angry Ssenyonyi Wants Tycoon Amina Hersi To Account For 553Bn Govt’s Money Spent On The Project
Hon.Joel Ssenyonyi,the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament has said there is nothing to show for the Shs553.71 billion that government has progressively sunk into Atiak Sugar Factory, and demanded that it explains the investment in the factory that has since failed to break even. “This is a project that excited many people, because it…