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M7 Names Maj Gen Bakasumba CoS Land Forces As Ogiki Takes Over 2nd Division
The commander in chief of armed forces President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has transferred Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba from Uganda police back to UPDF as the acting Chief of Staff Land Force. Maj Gen Bakasumba, who has been the chief of joint staff for the Uganda Police, replaces Brig Bob Ogiki, who has been promoted to…
“To The Haters, We Are Ready For You And Your Hate Will Not Divert Us From Executing Mzee Duties” – NRM’s Namyalo Blasts Opportunists
The Office of the National Chairman head – Kyambogo, also Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Ms Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo has scoffed at haters that they won’t divert her and the team from executing the mandate bestowed upon them by the NRM National Chairman. “To the haters, we are ready for you and your hate…
End Of An Era: Museveni Directs Uganda National Electricity Company Limited To Take Over UMEME
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has commenced the implementation of the Power Sector Reforms, targeting to enhance sector performance and provide affordable power to the people of Uganda. The move follows a Cabinet Directive of October 3, 2022 chaired by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni which put the last nail on coffin to UMEME.…
ICT Ministry Finally Presents New Communications & National Guidance Policies To Streamline Government Programs
By Hannington Mbabazi Kampala: In an effort to resolve issues of mis-coordination in communication of government positions on various issues, the Taskforce on Government Communications and National Guidance has presented the final National Communications Policy and National Guidance Policy to the permanent secretary ministry for ICT and National Guidance Dr. Aminah Zawedde. According to the…
ONC Boss ‘Hajjat Namyalo’ Launches NRM National Mobile Task Force, Reassures ‘Bazzukulu’ That President Museveni Will Meet Them When Health Situation Normalizes
The head of the Kyambogo based Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Namyalo Hadijah Uzeiye has revealed that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is aware of the demands by his Bazzukulu (Grand Children) to have an interaction with him but they need to wait until the health situation in the country normalizes. Namyalo who…
President Museveni Calls For a Continental Media Outlet
Africa should strive and start a continental media outlet that would promote African interests, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said. He said this while delivering a lecture on opportunities to a visiting delegation of Senior Military Officers from the National Defense College of Kenya led by the Deputy Commandant of the College Major General Kahariri.…
Kyambogo Ends 18th Graduation With Calls To Focus on Research, Science
The State Minister for Primary Education Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu has commended Kyambogo University for boosting its research department amidst limited facilitation from the government. She was speaking at the closure of the third day of the 18th graduation ceremonies of Kyambogo University at the East End Pitch on Friday. At least 12,080 people graduated…
2023 Tariff Review Process: This Is What You Missed At ERA’s Annual Tariff Review Public Hearing
Uganda’s Power regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has conducted an annual public hearing aimed at getting views in the process to determine 2023 power tariffs. Engineer Ziria Waako Tibalwa the ERA Chief Executive Officer says, in the Fourth Quarter of the year ending 2022, the Authority received applications for review of Tariffs and Budget…
Tshala Muana: Top Congolese Female Musician Dies Aged 64
The famous Congolese singer and dancer Tshala Muana has died at the age of 64, according to her producer and companion, Claude Mashala. “In the early hours of this morning the good Lord has made the decision to call back Tshala Muana,” he posted on Facebook. Tshala Muana is considered the “Queen of Mutuashi”, a…
Suspected Rustlers Steal Gun From UPDF Officer
The joint security forces in Karenga district have launched a manhunt for suspected Karimojong rustlers accused of stealing a gun from the house of a soldier in an army detachment. The incident took place on Friday night in Lobalangit sub-county in Karenga district. Major Isaac Oware, the UPDF 3rd division spokesperson confirmed the incident. “The…