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MPs Grill Top UPDF Officers Over Involvement In Private Security Services
Lawmakers have questioned the involvement of a Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) owned company in private security services saying it is likely to cause confusion amongst the public. Last year, the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the UPDF ventured into private security, a move that has now raised concern among Members of…
Marvelous: Bushenyi’s Parental Care Primary School Wins Western Uganda Debate Championship On Climate Change
It’s a victorious year for Bushenyi’s famous Parental Care Nursery and Primary School which has won Western Uganda’s Debate Championship on Climate Change. This event was held over the weekend at Coloma Primary School, Mbarara. The competitions that were organized by the Uganda Teachers Debate Network attracted over 20 schools including Bweranyangi Junior Primary, Uganda…
On The Spot: MPs Question 20B Allocated To Kiira Motors
Members of the House Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) have raised concerns over the Shs20 billion allocated for the assembly of 25 Kayoola electric buses by Kiira Motors Corporation. The legislators argued that the cost of producing each bus is significantly higher than the cost of importing a similar bus into…
Govt Commence Mass Distribution Of Digital Number Plates In November 2024
The Government of Uganda is set to issue digital number plates for all categories of vehicles and motorcycles in a phased manner, effective November this year. According to Jim Muhwezi, the Minister for Security, the government will start issuing registration plates to new motorcycles on November 1, 2024, and the full roll-out of all categories…
CDF Gen. Kainerugaba Pays Tribute To Late Colonel Lauben Mugenyi
The chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has paid tribute to the late Col (Rtd) Lauben Mugenyi for his dedicated service to the country, the National Resistance Army, and subsequently the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), where he served in both command and staff positions. “The departed senior officer has been instrumental in the…
Judiciary Refutes False &Misleading Comments Against PS Dr. Pius Bigirimana On Parliament
The Judiciary of Uganda has refuted media claims misrepresenting comments made by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana. The inaccurate reports suggested that Dr. Bigirimana questioned the legitimacy of Parliament’s authority to summon him for accountability purposes. The Judiciary has clarified that these claims are a distortion of Dr. Bigirimana’s…
UPC Urges Govt To Prioritize and Allocate Resources For LCs Elections
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has called on the government to prioritize the local government elections and resources should be allocated to that effect. This comes after a notice from The Uganda Gazette of 2° July 2024, the extension of the term of office of administrative unit councils (LC1 and Il) for another one hundred…
Ugandan Journalist Male Deogratius Regroups With Canada LGBTQ Community
Former Renowned Ugandan journalist Male Deogratius, also known as Omusawo Tintah, is said to have joined the LGBTQ family in Canada where in early May he escaped to seek for asylum following a harrowing attack and subsequent threats. Early this week Male Deogratius was seen in happy moods being welcomed by a renowned self-confessed lesbian,…
Great: Abeeka Band To Perform At The Miss Uganda Presentation Night On Saturday Live On StarTimes Makula Kika TV
After an extensive two-month search across Uganda’s six geographical regions, and two rounds of elimination, the highly anticipated Miss Uganda 2024 presentation night is set to take place on July 6th at the luxurious Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The live TV event will witness the introduction of the 28 stunning finalists who will embark on a…
BURSTED: Namayingo DPC Underfire For Taking Bribe to Sabotage New Sugar Factory
Namayingo, Uganda – Leaders and residents of Namayingo district are demanding the immediate transfer of their District Police Commander (DPC), Joseph Kamukama, following multiple accusations of bribery and corruption. The allegations claim that Kamukama has been accepting bribes and is connected to the theft of equipment from the CN Sugar Factory construction site. During a…