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Opinion: Prioritise Youth To Achieve A Speedy Economic Recovery As A Must Post Covid-19 Plan
By James Keitirima It’s imperative that government of Uganda takes into consideration a deliberate post COVID-19 plan tailored for the youth. Understanding that COVID-19 has got many challenges on most economies in both developed and developing economies and so Uganda is no exception. It is important that we put the plight of youth in perspective…
Just In! Gov’t Signs Agreement With Ripplenami Inc For Rental Tax Compliance System
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has on behalf of Government signed an agreement with an American Company RIPPLENAMI INC to provide a solution to improve rental income tax compliance for Uganda. The contract was signed by Betty Kasimbazi the Under-Secretary/Accounting Officer at the Ministry of Finance on behalf of Government while Faruk Awadh,…
Big Story: Museveni Fires NIRA Boss Judy, Orders Internal Affairs Min To Appoint New ED
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered for the firing of Judy Obitre-Gama, the Executive Director of the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) over failing to satisfactorily issue National Identity cards. In a letter seen by this website, to Internal Affairs Minister, Gen. Jeje Odongo, President Museveni instructs the Minister to work with the NIRA Board…
Shock As Lt.Col Nakalema’s Investigator Dies Mysteriously
The head of State house Anti-corruption unit Lt.Col Edith Nakalema has ordered for a swift investigation into mysterious death of her investigating officer. Detective AIP David Openy was part of the investigation team for the OPM Covid-19 relief food scandal. He died on Friday afternoon under unclear circumstances at Nsambya Hospital where he had been…
Covid-19: PS Dr.Atwine Clarifies On The Cost Of Testing Kits
Attention has been drawn to a video currently circulating on social media where Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Muhammad Nsereko made what I will not term as malicious but uninformed false allegations on the cost of COVID-19 testing in the country. The Legislator alleged that; I. The Ministry of Health is using Rapid Diagnostic…
Eng.Kitaka: KCCA ED To Go For Isolation After Secretary Testing Positive For Covid-19
Four members of staff of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) were on Friday afternoon evacuated from the Authority headquarters after they developed symptoms of Coronavirus. The four KCCA staff were picked by the COVID-19 Rapid Response team and taken to a hospital for testing. It is alleged that one of the affected staff is…
Police Speaks Out On Kasubi Tombs Scientific Fire
Fire has gutted Buganda Cultural Heritage site, the Kasubi tombs, 10 years since the previous fires which destroyed the main building housing the graves of four former Buganda kings . Pictures that appeared on Social Media on Friday afternoon showed the tombs ablaze with Police Fire brigade trying to put out the fire. The cause…
Uganda’s Covid-19 Cases Shoot To 557 As 35 Test Positive
Ministry of Health has registered 35 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, bringing a number of positive Cases to 557. In a Friday Morning notice, the Ministry revealed that “Results from samples tested on June 04, 2020 confirmed 35 new COVID-19 cases. The total confirmed cases are now 557.” 15 cases are among samples taken…
Just In: PM Rugunda Goes Into Self Isolation Over Covid-19 Scare
Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, announced that he would go into self-isolation after his contacts tested positive for COVID-19. In a Friday tweet, Rugunda said: “Friends, I have gone into self-isolation after some of my contacts tested positive for COVID-19.” The Prime Minister added: “My own test result is negative, however, I have taken this…
Covid-19: Passengers Stranded As KCCA,Police Impound Majority Non Registered Taxis
Most of the public transport users in Kampala Metropolitan area have been left stranded as only few registered number of commuter taxis are allowed to operate. Government allowed resumption of public transport on June 4th after two months of partial coronavirus lockdown in selected districts which are not nearing Uganda borders. Public Service vehicles like…