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URA Obtains Sophisticated Machine To Crack Down On Mixed Rice Imports
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has obtained a machine that will aid in cracking down on mixed rice imports and determining the origin of imported rice. The machine which was donated by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), will assist URA in verifying the country of origin for imported rice. Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner of…
Gladiator “The Emperor” Vows To Sue Singer Alimpa & Kid Dee For Pirating His Song
Upcoming Musician, Gladiator the Emperor has vowed to sue singer Alimpa Lusuku lwa Cement and Kid Dee for copyright-related issues. Emperor alleges that the two, Alimpa and Kid Dee connived and re-did his song from Eddy Dees studio in Makindye. According to Emperor, Kid Dee approached him one day while at the studio and requested…
M7’s Office Kick starts Massive Oversight Inspection Exercise To Improve Country wide Service Delivery
The Office of the President has announced an oversight inspection exercise aimed at evaluating service delivery in various sub-regions of Uganda. Scheduled to start on October 31, 2023, the exercise will cover Arua City and several districts, including Arua, Madi-Okollo, Adjumani, Pakwach, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, and Oyam. Hon. Beatrice Akello Akori, the State Minister…
Lt Col Tumwesigye Assumes As Office UGACON Deputy Contingent Commander
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) welcomed a new deputy Contingent Commander, Lt Col Frank Tumwesigye at a function that was held at its headquarters in Niongera Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory in North Kivu-DRC. The Contingent Commander, Colonel Michael Walaka Hyeroba in his remarks welcomed his deputy and…
Liverpool Star Luis Diaz’s Mother Rescued From Kidnappers
The mother of Liverpool star Luis Diaz ‘has been rescued from a kidnapping in Colombia by assailants on motorcycles but the player’s father is still missing The incident took place in Diaz’s hometown of Barrancas in La Guajira Police and military forces are working together to spearhead the investigation The player’s father is still thought…
UMA Calls On Govt To Retaliate Following Kenyan Ban On Exports
The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged government to consider retaliation mechanisms against the Government of Kenya, for what they termed as ill treatment of Uganda and severe injury to investment. Following the persistent ban on Ugandan exports to Kenya, traders have called for retaliation saying the diplomatic way has failed. “Our very blunt demand…
ISO Chief Lectures University Students On How To Become Potential Leaders
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Lieutenant Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has urged the students of Kampala International University (KIU) to embrace studying society before they become potential leaders of their communities. The ISO boss made these remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity during a one-day meeting organized by the guild…
Entebbe Airport Expansion to Displace Kigungu Residents
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCDA plans to displace residents of the neighboring Kigungu village for further development and expansion of Entebbe International Airport. The plan was disclosed by UCAA officials during an onsite visit and meeting with members of the Parliamentary Committee on Works and Infrastructure on Thursday. UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye told MPs…
NDA Cracks Down on Illegal Drug Outlets in Northern Uganda
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has successfully concluded a 5-day compliance enforcement operation targeting illegal drug outlets in the Northern Region, spanning 6 districts including Apac, Alebtong, Kole, Lira City, Oyam, and Lira. During this operation, a total of 216 drug outlets operating without licenses or employing unqualified personnel were closed. Additionally, 268 boxes of…
President Museveni Commissions Bone Marrow Transplant Center
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched the first-ever bone marrow transplant centre in Uganda at the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) during its 30th-anniversary celebrations. The president also laid a foundation stone and signed off a master plan of the new proposed cell and gene therapy building at the JCRC headquarters located off Entebbe Road…