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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…
Panic At IGG’s Office After Massive Restructuring Is Announced
Panic has broken out among staff members of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) after a massive restructuring process was announced by management last week, which is likely to see several staff members moved and others dropped. We have learnt that the Inspectorate of Government is conducting a restructuring exercise and as a result of…
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…
Min. Amelia Kyambadde Agrees With City Landlords On Re-opening Arcades Amidst Covid-19 Crisis As Gov’t Sets Strict Guidelines
Government has set strict guidelines for re-opening of shopping arcades which remains closed due to Covid-19 pandemic in Uganda. The guidelines were issued during a meeting between the Minister for Trade and Industry Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, on Saturday, 6, June with Kampala landlords ahead of government’s plans to reopen shopping arcades later this month. The…
Uganda’s Covid-19 Cases Soar To 593 As 31 Including Fresh Frontline Health Workers Test Positive
The Ministry of health has confirmed 31 new COVID-19 cases out of samples tested on 05 June 2020. According to the Ministry all new confirmed cases are Ugandans who were among alerts and contacts who tested positive previously and all of them were under quarantine at the time of test. “All new confirmed cases are…
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.…
UPDF Officer Shot On Head During Curfew Operations
Uganda Police in Arua are investigating an incident where a yet to be identified Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ (UPDF) officer was shot on the head using bow and arrow by an unknown person. The incident happened near Stabex Petrol Station, Awindiri area, Arua-Nebbi road, Arua Municipality at about 7:30pm on Friday, as the officers were…
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,…
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…