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Why Is ICT PS Aminah Zawedde Is Being Fought Right, Left And Centre
Zawedde questioned how it could be possible that the new tyres had worn out in two weeks when the car had hardly covered 200 KM within that period. However, the most shocking part is that the minister wanted the ‘tyres’ in cash, which is improper. She stood her ground and the minister started badmouthing her…
We Need To See President Museveni Jailing All Big Fish Cited In Corruption Deals– LOP Ssenyonyi
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has asked president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to walk the talk and arrest all government officials who are involved in corruption practices. Presenting the Opposition response to the SoNA, Ssenyonyi said the address delivered on 06 June 2024, fell short of expectations emphasising the disconnect between the government’s…
ICT Ministry Clarifies On Malicious Reports About Non Tax Revenue
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has noted with concern malicious online media reports regarding a September 2023 request to utilise the Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) collected by one of our line agencies. This is to CLARIFY that the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development early this year granted approval for use of the…
Wonderful: Natasha Nyonyozi Crowned Miss Uganda 2024 2025 In Spectacular Event
The grand finale of the Miss Uganda 2024 pageant was held last Saturday at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Natasha Nyonyozi emerged as the winner. The event was broadcast live on StarTimes Makula Kika and Makula Kazzanyo Ku Kazzanyo Television, allowing Ugandans across all the regions to witness the crowning moment. The evening was filled with…
ICT PS Dr.Zawedde Speaks Out On Vehicles Procurement Deal
Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has defended the procurement deal where more than Ugx900 was spent on purchasing two vehicles. According to a statement from the Ministry, two vehicles, and not one were purchased “ensuring transparency and accountability” adding that “all requisite approvals, and processes were…
Heartless: Ex-Wife Torches UPDF Officer’s House,Kills One Year Son
As part of the ongoing investigation, police have arrested Adu Deborah, suspected of setting fire to the house of UPDF officer Martin Ikwaru 28, which resulted in the death of his one-year-old son. It is alleged that the 25-year-old Deborah is the ex-wife of the UPDF officer. The fire broke out in Nabweru on August…
Sad: Explosion Kills 37 Revellers At Lido Beach
At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late on Friday, the health minister said, an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al Shabaab. Ali Haji told a press conference that 11 of those injured in the attack in…
CDF Gen Kainerugaba Bids Farewell To Outgoing British High Commissioner
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen.Muhoozi Kainerugaba hosted Her Excellency Kate Airey, the outgoing British High Commissioner to Uganda, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. The meeting, also attended by the newly appointed UK Defence Attaché to Uganda, Lt Col Ash Wiseman,…
Tayebwa Tasks Minister Aceng To Address Plight Of Protesting Medical Interns
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Health to address the issue of intern doctors and present a statement to Parliament, on interventions undertaken. The Deputy Speaker has said the interns cannot be deployed in hospitals until they have completed their training. “You are telling these interns that you are giving them…
Museveni,Gabonese President Nguema Hold Bilateral Talks At Statehouse Entebbe
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. H.E Nguema is in Uganda for a two- day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni. He was accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, H.E Zita Oligui Nguema and…