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URA Boss Musinguzi Urges African Countries To Work Together To Overcome Effects Of Slavery,Colonialism
The Uganda Revenue Authority commissioner general John Rujoki Musinguzi has urged African countries to work together and emancipate themselves from the effects of slavery and colonialism, which has kept them in the shadows. According to Musinguzi African countries face similar challenges, whereby the average tax- to GDP is at 16%, whereas in developed countries it…
Security Rescues 83 Children From Suspected Traffickers In Mayuge
Uganda Police alongside other security agencies have rescued 83 children between the ages of 5 and 15 from a suspected trafficking scheme operating in Wabulugu Magamaga town council, located in the Mayuge district. This operation unveiled a disturbing scene at an unregistered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) named Namu Mission Uganda. During a press briefing held at…
DPP Registers Milestone Convictions For Ugandan Traffickers
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), under the Trafficking in Persons Unit, has registered an increase in the number of convictions secured. Derrick Basalirwa Kigenyi, the Deputy National Coordinator for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons in Uganda, made the revelation during a press conference held at the Police Headquarters in Naguru on…
Namibian President Hage Geingob Passes On Aged 82
Namibia’s third president Hage Geingob has died. Geingob died at a hospital in Windhoek at the age of 82. Vice president Nangolo Mbumba announced that Geingob died on Saturday. “By his side was his wife and his dear children,” said Mbumba said. Geingob became president in 2015 and was serving his second term. He served…
Nathan Kikku Mubiru: President Museveni Vs Dr Besigye Casts The Wrong Man As The Devil; The Best Could Actually Be The Worst
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru As if Kizza Besigye wasn’t feeling glum enough about his failed banana plants to pot hole demonstration, it can only have been compounded by his greatest career rival, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, scooping up the Non-Aligned Movement chair the night after. While there are now so many positions that they have…
US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken To Visit The Middle East To Negotiate Release Of Hostages
A press statement on Friday, February 2, said that the Secretary will have a week’s travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and the West Bank. According to a statement released February 2 by the State Department, “U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and the West Bank…
Gen.Katumba Wamala Orders All Roadside Vendors To Vacate With Immediate Effect
In a decisive initiative to tackle urban congestion and prioritize public safety, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has issued a compelling directive, ordering the prompt evacuation of all roadside vendors. While issuing this stringent directive on Friday at Uganda Media Center, Gen Katumba indicated that his objective is to improve…
Alupo Cup 2024 Finals: VP Alupo Saves Ministers With Miraculous Maradona-Like Goal
As the saying goes, work without play makes Jerry a very dull boy!, Our ever-busy Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo yesterday temporarily paused on her tight schedule and revealed her other side of life as she showcased her talent in footballing. Clad in a red jersey with a yellow T-shirt inside bearing Gen. Yoweri Museveni’s…
Great Achievement: President Museveni To Commission New Judiciary Twin Tower On 9th February
In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on 9th this month. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record time of four years. Notably, this remarkable achievement includes…
Ugandan MPs Demand Govt To Release Funds For Projects
Parliament has urged government to expeditiously release funds for donor-funded projects whose activities are ongoing. The directive follows the presentation of a report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on unspent balances and the position of the Consolidated Fund as of 30 June 2023. The report was presented by the Committee Chairperson,…