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Rationalization: MPs In Panic Over Affected NITA-U Projects
The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation process has been concluded by Parliament. “Under the policy of rationalisation, NITA-U was earmarked to be rationalised, but it is one of the two organisations…
AFALU Sets Date For 2024 Annual General Assembly Meeting
The Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU) has officially announced the date for its Annual General Assembly, set to take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Gaba Beach Hotel in Gaba. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will serve as a significant gathering for the association’s…
Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Leads Fundraising Drive for Kazo Secondary School Main Hall Construction
Kazo Secondary School was a hub of activity as Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, the Kazo District representative, spearheaded a fundraising event aimed at raising funds for the construction of a multi-purpose school hall. The event, which drew a significant crowd, was attended by several notable figures, underscoring the importance of education and infrastructure development in the…
Peace Projects In 170 Countries : HWPL Celebrates A Decade olOf Global Commitment To Peace
From September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit is being celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards…
President Museveni Applauded For Professionalising The UPDF
The President of Uganda Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been applauded for building a strong foundation leading to a strong, reliant, disciplined and professional Army – the Uganda People’s Defence Forces During the launch of the 16th Edition of The CDF – Cup Tournament ,the DRCC Central Division Mr Businge Emmanuel commended the UPDF for…
East Africa Is Still Lagging Behind To Elect One Regional President-Fred Mbidde
The Democratic Party Vice President, Fred Mukasa Mbidde, has said that East Africa still has strides to make towards achieving one political state under the East African Community (EAC). Mbidde made these remarks while addressing journalists at the DP press conference on September 17, 2024, at the party headquarters at Balintuma Road in Rubaga division,…
Workers Accuse Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda Secretary Stephen Lutoti Of Exploitation
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda boss Stephen Lutoti has come under fire for failing to remit salaries for his disgruntled employees. The victims are employed at his personal herbal concoction business Eloipharm company and have not been paid for the last six month. They say that due to delayed salary payments, they can no longer…
On The Spot: Police Accused Of Aiding NUP Fake Activism For Visa Acquisition
Some elements within the police arms of Crime Intelligence (CI) and Field Force Unit (FFU) are on spot for reportedly conniving with individuals within the National Unity Platform (NUP) to fake activism for visa acquisition. NUP activists have for a long time been on the spot for using activism in order to send their members…
Maj Gen Don Nabasa Cautions UPDF Troops Against Complacency As Terror Alerts Are Issued
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Don William Nabasa has urged troops to maintain vigilance and avoid complacency in the consolidation phase of the disarmament operation in the Karamoja Sub-region. During field barazas, Maj Gen Nabasa provided tactical guidance on assessing combat capabilities and troop…
Pravin Gordhan’s Demise: Former South African Minister Hailed For Fighting Apartheid
Pravin Gordhan, who held three positions in South Africa’s cabinet and won plaudits for standing up to Jacob Zuma during his scandal-marred presidency died at 75 years Gordhan died in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after battling cancer, his family said in an emailed statement. A veteran anti-apartheid activist and high-ranking member…