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Shock As Lt.Col Nakalema’s Investigator Dies Mysteriously
The head of State house Anti-corruption unit Lt.Col Edith Nakalema has ordered for a swift investigation into mysterious death of her investigating officer. Detective AIP David Openy was part of the investigation team for the OPM Covid-19 relief food scandal. He died on Friday afternoon under unclear circumstances at Nsambya Hospital where he had been…
Big Story: Museveni Fires NIRA Boss Judy, Orders Internal Affairs Min To Appoint New ED
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered for the firing of Judy Obitre-Gama, the Executive Director of the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) over failing to satisfactorily issue National Identity cards. In a letter seen by this website, to Internal Affairs Minister, Gen. Jeje Odongo, President Museveni instructs the Minister to work with the NIRA Board…
Just In! Gov’t Signs Agreement With Ripplenami Inc For Rental Tax Compliance System
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has on behalf of Government signed an agreement with an American Company RIPPLENAMI INC to provide a solution to improve rental income tax compliance for Uganda. The contract was signed by Betty Kasimbazi the Under-Secretary/Accounting Officer at the Ministry of Finance on behalf of Government while Faruk Awadh,…
Opinion: Prioritise Youth To Achieve A Speedy Economic Recovery As A Must Post Covid-19 Plan
By James Keitirima It’s imperative that government of Uganda takes into consideration a deliberate post COVID-19 plan tailored for the youth. Understanding that COVID-19 has got many challenges on most economies in both developed and developing economies and so Uganda is no exception. It is important that we put the plight of youth in perspective…
UPDF Officer Shot On Head During Curfew Operations
Uganda Police in Arua are investigating an incident where a yet to be identified Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ (UPDF) officer was shot on the head using bow and arrow by an unknown person. The incident happened near Stabex Petrol Station, Awindiri area, Arua-Nebbi road, Arua Municipality at about 7:30pm on Friday, as the officers were…
Uganda’s Covid-19 Cases Soar To 593 As 31 Including Fresh Frontline Health Workers Test Positive
The Ministry of health has confirmed 31 new COVID-19 cases out of samples tested on 05 June 2020. According to the Ministry all new confirmed cases are Ugandans who were among alerts and contacts who tested positive previously and all of them were under quarantine at the time of test. “All new confirmed cases are…
Min. Amelia Kyambadde Agrees With City Landlords On Re-opening Arcades Amidst Covid-19 Crisis As Gov’t Sets Strict Guidelines
Government has set strict guidelines for re-opening of shopping arcades which remains closed due to Covid-19 pandemic in Uganda. The guidelines were issued during a meeting between the Minister for Trade and Industry Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, on Saturday, 6, June with Kampala landlords ahead of government’s plans to reopen shopping arcades later this month. The…
Kadaga,Roko Clash Over Slow Construction Of Parliament
Parliament is dissatisfied with the delays in the construction of the new Parliament Building, which was initially expected to be completed in July 2020. ROKO Construction is constructing the Building located on Shimoni Road, and meant to reduce the congestion in the current facility and provide more space in the Chambers and offices. Led by…
Health Min. Aceng In Hot Soup Over Marijuana Deal
Trouble has erupted in the Ministry of Health after Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng being accused of allegedly favouring some companies that are bidding for licenses to grow Cannabis aka Marijuana for medicinal purposes in Uganda, against others. According to our insiders, Dr Aceng recently pulled a few strings using her clout at the Ministry,…
Clean Up! IGP Ochola Bites Again, Moves 176 Police Bosses In Massive Reshuffle
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has shaken police commanders again. The newly made changes in deployments with immediate effect. The new changes came in less than a week after the retirement of the force’s director of operations AIGP Asuman Mugyenyi who had served the force force for more than 30 years.…