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LOP Mpuuga Challenges Govt To Increase Funding For Health Sector
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon Mathias Mpuuga, has urged the government to increase budget allocations to the health sector. Presiding over at a fundraising for Kyambala Health Centre III in Bukulula sub county, Kalungu district, Mpuuga took note of the challenges dogging the government health facilities. “Most of the new districts lack…
Three Arrested Over Murder Of Katakwi Business Man,Wife
Police in Katakwi district, have arrested three suspects, who form part of a group, which allegedly raided the home of a businessman one Emmanuel Omachar in Aleles village, Akisim parish, Angodingodi, sub county, in Katakwi District. The arrested suspects have been identified as, Ijoot John Robert, Olem Simon and Asege Agnes, all from the same…
Uganda To Cement Economic Ties With Cuba-Oulanyah
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has committed the legislature’s support to ensure that Cuba becomes an active participant in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. The Speaker was meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Antonio Louis Pubillones, at Parliament. Oulanyah observed that in the meetings of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary…
IGP Ochola Down With Unstable High Blood Pressure
The Director Police health Services Dr Moses Byaruhanga has revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola is on sick leave after developing high blood pressure. Dr Byaruhanga made the revelation while responding to queries before defense committee of Parliament together with internal affairs bosses, Wednesday afternoon. The matter came to light…
Just In: Bobi Wine Deported From USA Over Strange Mission
Former presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobiwine Who also doubles as National Unity Platform president has been deported from United States of America aboard Qatar airways. According to sources, Bobiwine using passport number C00000266, left yesterday aboard Qatar to Boston was immediately interjected by USA authorities after sensing that he travels was not clear.…
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…
Oulanyah Courts For Faster Integration Of East Africa Community
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has called on legislators to work towards faster integration of the East Africa Community. Oulanyah who was launching the Parliamentary Forum on East African Affairs on Thursday, 23 September 2021 said that MPs need to employ all necessary means to support the EAC. “The history of the Community is…
Col. Kaka Bagyenda Put Under House Detention
Information reaching our desk reveals that former Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) Col. Frank Kaka Bagyenda could be under house arrest. According to our sources within the security revealed that Col Kaka Bagyenda was placed under house arrest after a thorough search was carried at his home last night (on Wednesday), although…
Cheated: Africell Workers Seek UCC ,Court Intervention Over Unfair Compensation From Bosses
In a letter which was recently circulated to its employees ,Africell Uganda said it was ceasing operations on 7 October, although staff employment will end on 30 November. The letter to its staff says that Africell will no longer accept new customers. The remaining period will allow existing customers to migrate to other networks. A…
Scandal: 5 Top Bank MDs Cited In Illicit Dealings With Online Banking Software
The recent mishap in the on-line Banking software have raised more questions than answers regarding the true ownership of the banking software. The banks especially Stanbic and dfcu experienced issues in the agency/mobile banking whereby those who had taken loans using their mobile banking app and paid using the same platform found themselves maintained as…