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No Salary Increments For UPDF Solders Until they Stop Reckless Lifestyles -M7
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of UPDF Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has told 203 newly commissioned Ugandan Officers that they should consider themselves fortunate to be part of the officer corps in a force that has made significant contribution to the well-being of their motherland and the region. “Consider being commissioned…
Pictorial:Oliver Nakakande Crowned Miss Uganda 2019
Contestant number 22 Oliver Nakakande has been crowned Miss Uganda 2019. She replaces Quiin Abenakyo who also doubles as Miss World Africa. Nakakande was announced on Saturday morning by special guest judge and patron, Zari Hassan at Sheraton hotel in Kampala. She was officially crowned by Miss World Vanessa Ponce De Leon who is on…
Raged MPs Vow To Sack Ex- Min.Pereza From Uganda Airlines Board
The former Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Ahabwe Pereza, is the Chairperson of the Board while other members include; Rehema Mutazindwa, Catherine Asinde, Charles Hamya, Steven Aziku Zuwa, Benon Kajuna and Godfrey Semugooma. Ntege Azuba said the selection was made based on experience and qualifications of successful candidates in transport planning, business administration,…
Police Seeks Supplementary Budget To Reduce Salaries Disparities
The Ministry of Public Service has presented a supplementary request to the Finance Ministry aimed at reducing the salary disparity in the Uganda Police Force. According to the Minister of State for Public Service, Hon. David Karubanga, the approval of the request will see the rise in salary of police officers with different qualifications. “The…
Our DP Members Cant Work For People Power-Mao
DP DISMISS APPOINTMENTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO PEOPLE POWER – MAO In his interview aired in 12th June, 2019 by France24 TV, Hon. Kyagulanyi said the following regarding the selection of a joint Opposition Presidential Flag-bearer: “We are yet to arrive at the final decision. We are trying to build synergies. We are bringing together…
50 Mbale Students Admitted After Fighting For A girl
At least 50 students in Mbale Municipality have been hospitalised and 30 arrested after fight that broke out between Mbale Secondary school and Mbale High school over a botched love affair. One of the students admitted at Mbale referral hospital says the fight started after a student of Mbale SS attacked a student of Mbale…
UPDF Takes Over Sensitive UN Base In Mogadishu
United Nations Guard Unit Five (UNGU V) has handed over security functions to the incoming UNGU VI in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The function was presided over by the UPDF Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu who cautioned the incoming force to guard against anything that tarnishes the good image of Uganda. “You…
Western Uganda Parks To Attract Mob Tourists
It’s definite that western Uganda outcompetes other regions when it comes to remarkable tourist attractions and activities that offer memorable experiences. It’s evident that over 80% of tourists to Uganda opt for western region to explore the hidden gem. Therefore, any Uganda safari booking without visiting the western region is incomplete and missing. A combination of…
Why M7 Appointed Bigirimana New Judiciary PS
Mr Pius Bigirimana has been transferred from the ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development to the Judiciary as Permanent Secretary, replacing Mr Expedito Kagole Kivumbi who has been sent on forced leave. In his letter dated July 26, a copy of which was seen by Daily Monitor, the head of public service and secretary…
Police Identifies Thugs In KCB Foiled Robbery
Police in Jinja has initiated investigations for the three suspects that attempted to rob KCB Bank, Jinja branch last evening. The three suspects including two private guards attached to pinnacle Security Company armed with rifles stormed the bank on Wednesday evening and demanded for money. The suspected thugs have been identified as Namutondo Willy and…