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Ssemakadde Recalls USL Representatives From Judicial Service Commission
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has recalled their two representatives from the Judicial Service Commission on grounds that they have been there illegally since they were last elected about nine years ago. According to Executive Order Number Two issued by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the representatives include Norah Matovu Winyi and Ruth Sebantindira who was…
Not Everyone Should Speak For Coffee : A reference to Ps Joseph Serwada’s Remarks
By Guest Writer For long ,different voices, including from opposition figures, have been raised concerning the public expenditure in relation to the national debt . In one way or another ,the concern was valid due to the fact that there is duplication of roles intended for the same purpose with some ministries and agencies undertaking…
UN Boss Hails CDF Muhoozi’s Role In Strengthening Security Ties In Great Lakes Region
Susan Ngongi Namondo, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During the visit at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Her Excellency Namondo expressed her appreciation for the working relationship between Uganda and…
Ultimatum: UNRA Ordered To Return 6673 Confiscated Land Titles,Compensate 773Bn To Claimants
Parliament has raised eyebrows over the Uganda National Roads Authority’s (UNRA) failure to return 6,673 land titles to Project Affected Persons (PAPs), despite these titles having been collected more than 10 years ago. According to UNRA’s Land Acquisition and Resettlement Policy, these titles should have been returned within six months. This delay, affecting several road…
Museveni Signs Agreement With UAE Company RCC To Revamp UTCL
The Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) on Friday 25th October 2024 received a new lease of life following the signing of an agreement between the Government of Uganda and Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC), a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event was witnessed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe.…
MPs To Roast UBO Bosses Over 2024 Census Data Discrepancies
Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Hon Speaker Annet Anita Among has directed the government to provide the August House with a full 2024 Census report, following public criticism regarding discrepancies in the provisional census data. The speaker emphasized that Parliament needs to thoroughly review the official report to address the discrepancies highlighted by various stakeholders.…
Reckless Spending: Don’t Live Larger Than Life Because Of Women,Booze_ Maj Gen Takirwa Cautions UPDF Officers
Major Gen. Francis Takirwa, the deputy commander of the Land Force, has cautioned Uganda Police Defense (UPDF) soldiers to refrain from living a larger life. He says soldiers should stop reckless spending and prioritize saving to secure their futures. Takirwa advised the officers to adopt financial discipline that requires massive savings before their retirement. Maj.…
In Hot Soup: Lands Ministry Cancels Businessman Abunyang After Fraudulently Acquiring Land Title
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has cancelled the land title of Emmanuel Abunyang, a Soroti based businessman who owns discothèques in Soroti city over illegalities and fraud. This follows a Court order dated September 19, 2024 in Civil Suit No.28 of 2021 at Soroti High Court directing the Commissioner Land Registration to…
Ghost Project: PAC Halts Funding Of Lubowa Specialized Hospital Construction
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for a halt to all funding for the International Specialized Hospital in Lubowa, citing it as a “ghost project” that is likely to cost Ugandans far more than the UGX286 billion already spent, with no tangible work to show for it. This recommendation is part of the PAC…
Stringent Law: FIA Pushes For Seizure Of Properties For Terrorists,Money Launderers
The Financial Intelligence Authority is pushing for the enactment of new laws that will permit confiscation of assets belonging to those found guilty of tax evasion and associated money laundering crime. The FIA Executive Director, Samuel Were Wandera, on Friday, October 25, 2024, while launching a report on money laundering and terrorism, finance tax crimes…