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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,…
M7 Promotes Two ISO Bosses & More 394 UPDF Officers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promoted the Head of Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and his Deputy, along with 393 more UPDF officers. In a list released on January 31, 2024, President Museveni, also the Commander in Chief of all the armed forces in Uganda, promoted Colonel Charles Oluka, the Director General of ISO, to the…
MPs Pressurize Min.Frank Tumwebaze To Table Fisheries Bill
Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, to fast track implementation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2022 as a way of curbing the use of substandard fishing gear. They said the law, if implemented, will also avert the recurrent alleged human rights violations…
Min.Mao Tasks Govt To Compensate Victims Of Brutality By Security Organs Guarding Lakes
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, has called for compensation of victims of brutality by security organs charged with policing the water bodies. Mao, who also chairs the Cabinet Standing Committee on Human Rights, said that reports of human rights violations in fishing communities are rampant and require due attention. “The…
UPC Asks Govt To Mitigate School Going Children Dropouts
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has raised dust about the increasing numbers of school dropouts in the country. At the release of Primary Leaving Examinations last week, UNEB reported that more girls are completing primary education cycle while boys are increasingly dropping out. UPC blamed the increasing cases of school dropout on different variations of schools…
Joe Biden Vows To Retaliate After US Troops Killed In Jordan Drone Strike
Three US troops were killed on Sunday, January 28, 2024, by a drone strike on a base in Jordan. President Joe Biden blamed insurgents backed by Iran and promised to hold those responsible accountable. According to a statement released by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), “US forces at the outpost are there as part…