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CAOs Irk Speaker Tayebwa Bypassing District Councils On Budget Scrutiny
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, is perturbed by reports that Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) are undermining the powers of district councils by submitting budgets to the finance ministry without scrutiny by the councils. Tayebwa said he had received reports from district councillors and speakers revealing that the district budget proposals presented to Parliament…
My Countrywide Birthday Celebrations Are A Sign Of Unity Especially For Young People’s Role In Nation Building -Gen Muhoozi
Ladies and gentlemen, friends, colleagues; it is an honour to be with you here today, as you join me to thank the millions of young Ugandans and East Africans, who have given a whole new life and meaning to what began as a simple call to celebrate my 48th birthday. Famous Nigerian Author Chinua Achebe…
65 Detectives Equipped With Modern Skills In Scene Of Crime Management
A total of 65 Police officers (5 female and 60 male) have been quipped with skills in Scene of Crime management following a successful three-month training at Police Training School in Kibuli. These were passed out today, Friday 6th May by the Director Human Resource Directorate, AIGP Geoffrey Golooba who represented the Inspector General of Police.…
Scandal: NCDC Spends Billions On Uncoordinated Trainings
The National Curriculum Development Centre is on spot for spending billions to train teachers without following the right procurement procedures as stipulated in the Procurement and Disposal Unit regulations. Several trainings have since 2020 been carried out from various places that include Jinja College in Jinja City, Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga, Trinity College Nabbingo…
Ruparelia Group Lauds Salvado For His Selfless Contribution To The Success Of Sanyu FM
The Ruparelia Group has lauded comedian Patrick Idringi Salvado for his selfless contribution to the success of Sanyu FM. Sanyu FM is under the Ruparelia Group of Companies, owned by property mogul Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. On Wednesday, the comedian announced that he was quitting his job at Sanyu FM.Salvado who joined the radio station in…
Four Arrested Over Death Of Suspect In Police Custody
Four people have been arrested following the death of a suspect in police custody in Matuga, Wakiso district. Those arrested include property broker Godfrey Mayende, a local council chairperson of Kavule village Dennis Bulime, Allen Nanfuka, and another unidentified man. It is alleged that the suspects in collusion with police officers at Jjagala police post…
Nakawa-Naguru Land Probe: Committee Chairperson Kimosho Warns To Arrest Fellow Mps Soliciting Bribes From Beneficiaries, Witnesses
The chairperson of the Adhoc Committee inquiring into all issues regarding the highly contested Nakawa-Naguru estate, Hon. Dan Kimosho has warned that any of his members found soliciting bribes from beneficiaries and witnesses will be arrested. Without naming specific members or any individual, Mr Kimosho indicated that ‘some people’ had been approaching some of the…
Abu Dhabi Based Firm Aims At Investing In Ugandan Tea Sector
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UAE-based Elite Agro LLC (EAG) to explore potential business opportunities in the Uganda tea sector. Elite Agro is one of the leading producers and distributors of daily fresh vegetables and fruits in the Middle East and engages in growing,…
University Students Arrested In Kampala Protesting Over Hiked Commodity Prices
At least 38 university students are confirmed to have been arrested by police at parliament today, for protesting against the increasing commodity prices and human rights abuses in the country. The protestors, who were arrested by police before they could enter parliament, included students from Makerere University, Kyambogo University, among other universities. The police didn’t…
MPs Resurrect Use Of Speed Governors To Contain Rampant Road Carnage
Following the two grisly accidents in Kabarole and Mbale districts that have left over 26 people dead, legislators have called on government to revive an earlier directive to install speed governors in all public service vehicles. At least 20 people were reported dead from an accident involving a Link Services Ltd bus along the Fort…