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Shock As COSASE Unearths Rotting Payroll Mismanagement In Govt Agencies
The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) has raised concerns over the mismanagement of salary payrolls across various government ministries and departments. The queries were contained in a report presented to the House.According to the report, an audit conducted by the Auditor General on the financial statements of 13 ministries,…
Negligence: Four Soldiers Sentenced For Not Safeguarding Military Gear
The 5 Infantry Division Court Martial, presided over by Col Peter Musherure, has sentenced Private Odeyeka Bernard, aged 31 and a member of the 103 Battalion, to two years in prison for failing to protect war material, in violation of section 120(1) 1(2) cap 330 of the UPDF Act. Private Bernard admitted guilt, acknowledging his…
Presidents Museveni,Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Sign SOFA Pact To Maintain Peace & Security In Somalia
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has committed to continue supporting the Federal Republic of Somalia in her efforts towards total peace and stability. The President made the commitment on Saturday, October 19, 2024, during bilateral talks with H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia, at State Lodge, Nakasero in Kampala, who is in…
Betrayal: I’m Still Deputy President -Impeached Gachagua Blasts Ruto
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insisted he is still in office citing court orders, even as he alleged his ouster followed two failed assassination attempts. Mr Gachagua blamed his tribulations on taking on President William Ruto over ills in government, including the controversial multi-billion-shilling deals being handed to the Indian conglomerate, Adani Group and punitive…
Champion of Justice: Why Uganda Needs Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa Back on the Bench – A Stand for Women’s Empowerment
In a time when Uganda’s judicial system faces mounting pressure to deliver justice swiftly and impartially, one judge has consistently stood out for her exceptional efficiency, fairness, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law—Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa. Her name resonates in courtrooms and communities alike as a symbol of what our judiciary and society…
NRM National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Rallies Busia Religious Leaders To Support Wealth Creation Projects
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa,in a strategic move to rally religious leaders in the fight against poverty, has called on the clergy to incorporate messages of wealth creation into their sermons. This initiative was underscored during a courtesy visit from a delegation of religious leaders from Busia District, who met…
Tondism Faith to Host Kampala Tuzze Cultural Festival to Celebrate African Traditions
On November 10, 2024, New Club Obligato in Wandegeya, Kampala, will come alive with the Kampala Tuzze Cultural Fest, a vibrant event organized by Tondism Faith in collaboration with Kasiko Mutaasa Development Foundation (KMDF) and Nyumya Media. The festival aims to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage through music, dance, poetry, and traditional regalia showcases. The…