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UG Decides 2021: ‘Defeats Weren’t Satisfactory’ Min. Elioda, Prof Mushemeza Return As Independent Candidates
By Nayebare Syrus The Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Elioda Tumwesigye who lost in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries have described the process as a sham and vowed to return as an independent candidate. The dissatisfied Minister was recently defeated by former Uganda Revenue Authority customs…
UEGCL Posts Ugx 27.9bn Net Profit As Assets Grow By 2.9%
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) posted Shillings 27.9 billion net profit projecting the company’s trajectory growth for the year ending 2022. This was revealed by UEGCL Board chairperson, Eng. Dr Proscovia Margaret Njuki during the 12th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 20th December 2022 at Kampala Serena Hotel. Eng. Njuki said the…
UDC Refutes 5Bn Road Construction Deal
The Uganda Development Cooperation (UDC) has refuted the allegations and claims which were recently presented by one of the Members of Parliament claiming the company constructed 1KM of road at a whooping shs 5.5bn which they claimed was the most expensive Road in the World. Hon Mwine Mpaka who is also the Committee Chairperson on…
UDC Appeals Against Justice Ssekaana Ruling On Former Procurement Officer
The Uganda Development Cooperation (UDC) the body that controls all Government industries and factories in Uganda has appealed to the Constitutional Court challenging the ruling of high court judge Ssekaana Musa that favored Tumuhimbise Hellen Hannah the former senior procurement officer of Uganda Development Cooperation. Hellen had sued UDC for delayed renewal of her contract.…
UCC, Private Sector Partner Against Fake Phones
The government of Uganda has partnered with the private sector and civil society to prepare the public ahead of the planned blocking of counterfeit mobile phones and other communication gadgets from the market. After failed attempts to rid the market of sub-standard and counterfeit phones for more than a decade, the government through the Uganda…
UCC Warns Mobile Money, ID Fraudsters
The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) has warned the public against the increasing cases of fraud. UCC through the Acting head of communication and international relations Rebecca Mukite says that there is an increasing trend of conmen who trick people into giving mobile money details, while others claiming to be processing Sim Card upgrades using National…
UCC Suspends Urban TV’s Scoop & Scoop Show
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended a programme airing on Urban TV after several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous. Although the Commission has since learnt from social media that the programme Scoop on Scoop is currently off air, the regulatory due process, which was already in motion, continues. UCC first received…
UCC Summons Top TV, Presenter Joan Lule For Humiliating Miss Uganda Oliver Nakakande
Uganda Communications Commission has summoned the management of Top Television to defend itself against complaints that a programme aired on 20 April 2020 was in breach of the Minimum Broadcasting Standards. During the show, parts of which have been widely shared on social media, the moderator Joan Nakintu Lule attacked her guest, Miss Uganda Oliver…
UCC Hauled to Court Over Online Media Registration
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has been dragged to court over its recent directive to have all online media registered by 5th October 2020. UCC recently asked all persons engaged in the provision of data online to regularise their operations by obtaining authorization from them (UCC) by 5th October this year. However, in his suit…
UCAA Confiscates Nine Abandoned Planes At Entebbe Airport
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has seized nine aircraft that were abandoned at Entebbe International Airport. These various types of aircraft were left by their owners, leading to concerns about safety and environmental hazards. Vianney Luggya, the spokesperson of UCCA confirmed the September 10, 2024, action stating that it aims to address safety and…