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New Evidence Of Gov’t Dealing In Marijuana Emerges As Health Minister Aceng Distances Self From Weed Growing
Although the Minister for Heath Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Sunday denied allegations that she is working with Israeli firm, Together Pharma, to grow marijuana in Uganda, this website has learnt that there are actually other companies involved in cannabis growing, with protection from senior government officials. This comes after we landed on letters from…
Uganda Records 30 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Total Reaches 646
The Ministry of Health has on Monday June 8 confirmed thirty (30) new COVID-19 cases from 3758 samples tests on June 7, sending Uganda’s total tally to 646. The new cases have been confirmed from the 3,758 samples tested on June 7, 2020. The new cases include 5 cross-border truckers, four of which arrived into…
The Sacrifices Of Our Health Workers To Handle Covid-19 Patients Must Not Be Abused By Anybody Be It Patients Or Authorities
By Matua Job Richard Dear Citizens, the sacrifices of health workers to put their lives in harms way to screen & treat Covid-19 Patients must not be down played with by everybody. The severity of Covid-19 doesn’t need any introduction. The infections of nowhere over 15 health workers is enough evidence to gauge the degree…
Covid-19 Crisis: KCCA ED Kitaka Issues Strict Guidelines For Staff Coming On Duty Orders Some To Work From Home
The acting Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has directed Departmental heads to review their staff requirements and remain with staff whose services cannot be postponed and can only be delivered at office. This was revealed in a June, 5, 2020 memo sent to to all staff which reads thus.. MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: STAFF ON…
Veteran Journalist, Legendary Francis Mutazindwa Dies
The media fraternity in Uganda is saddened after learning the death of a veteran journalist Francis Mutazindwa. Mutazindwa passed on in the wee hours of Sunday June 7, 2020 11:20am at Kampala Hospital where he had been admitted afew days ago following a heart attack. With an eye for detail, business development and professional journalism,…
Covid-19: Min.Amongi Partially Closes KCCA As Staff Go For Mandatory Testing
Uncertainty has rocked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), after four staff members tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). This revelation was made by the Minister for Kampala Betty Amongi, who confirmed that the tests of four KCCA staff; a security guard, a cleaner, and two technical officers, had acquired the deadly virus. Min. Amongi ordered for…
Reshuffle: Nine Magistrates Transferred
At least nine magistrates have been transferred in the new judiciary changes. The acting Chief Registrar Mr. Tom Chemutai, has released a press statement informing the public that transferred judicial officers will officially start their work on July 1st. The transferred Magistrates have been asked to make appropriate arrangement to hand over their offices in…
Clean Up! IGP Ochola Bites Again, Moves 176 Police Bosses In Massive Reshuffle
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has shaken police commanders again. The newly made changes in deployments with immediate effect. The new changes came in less than a week after the retirement of the force’s director of operations AIGP Asuman Mugyenyi who had served the force force for more than 30 years.…
Health Min. Aceng In Hot Soup Over Marijuana Deal
Trouble has erupted in the Ministry of Health after Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng being accused of allegedly favouring some companies that are bidding for licenses to grow Cannabis aka Marijuana for medicinal purposes in Uganda, against others. According to our insiders, Dr Aceng recently pulled a few strings using her clout at the Ministry,…
Kadaga,Roko Clash Over Slow Construction Of Parliament
Parliament is dissatisfied with the delays in the construction of the new Parliament Building, which was initially expected to be completed in July 2020. ROKO Construction is constructing the Building located on Shimoni Road, and meant to reduce the congestion in the current facility and provide more space in the Chambers and offices. Led by…