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UPDF Troops In Somalia Re-energized To Fight Al-Shabab Terrorists
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Force, visited Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in Somalia, serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The mission was to assess their operational effectiveness and preparedness in countering the Al-Shabab terrorist group. During his visit to the Uganda Contingent, Lt Gen Muhanga emphasised the importance…
Minister Ecweru Roots For Law To Regulate Engineering Professionals
A law that will regulate the operations of technologists and technicians, has been mooted for consideration by Parliament. The Bill was tabled by the State Minister for Works and Transport, Hon. Musa Ecweru during the first day of the regional plenary sittings in Gulu City on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. The Bill seeks to repeal…
Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Wins Dance &Drama Competitions In Greater Bushenyi
Sheema District inspector of schools Ssempa Muzafaru has commended primary school heads in the greater Bushenyi region for encouraging learners to participate in co-curricular activities. He was speaking the at the music dance and drama competitions for primary schools in the greater Bushenyi sub region that was held at Kamurinda Primary School in Kagarama subcounty,…
Dr.Pius Bigirimana: A Public Servant With A Private Sector Mindset Continues Judiciary Transformation With Contract Extension
In a world where public servants are often associated with bureaucratic inefficiency, Dr. Pius Bigirimana stands as a symbol of transformational leadership. He has not only modernized Uganda’s public administration but has also injected a private sector mindset into the heart of government operations. Serving as the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary since…
MP Nyakikongoro Cheats Death On Kabwohe-Kitagata Road Accident
Sheema Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro, was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning, August 18, 2024. The incident occurred on the Kabwohe-Bugongi-Kitagata road, resulting in the vehicle she was traveling in overturning. Nyakikongoro sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to the Ishaka-based Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. She is currently receiving treatment…
Over 40 Children Seek To Meet Museveni As Tamale Mirundi Is Laid To Rest
The family of the late Tamale Mirundi has expressed deep gratitude to the State for its support both during his life and following his passing. “We are profoundly appreciative of the assistance provided and do not take it for granted,” said John Tamale Mirundi, the deceased’s son. With over 40 children and dependents, the family…
PM Nabanjja Orders Gen.Muhoozi To Implement Museveni’s Directives
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has directed the State Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, to address the issue of police officers who are not following President Museveni’s directive to return all confiscated motorcycles to their owners. She said this while speaking in Parliament on August 16, 2024, and expressed her disappointment with the…
Museveni Commends Hardworking Speaker Among For Building Multi-Billion Sports Park
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Sunday August 18, 2024 the Chief Guest as the 21st edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games officially kicked off at Bukedea Comprehensive School in Bukedea District in Eastern Uganda. Bukedea Comprehensive School is owned by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita…
Battle: Investor Dr.Magoola Petitions Court Challenging Equity Bank’s Vaccine Loan 250B Payment
After vainly pleading with the bank for lenience over the shs250b vaccine loan payment, investor Dr Mathias Magoola has petitioned the court to shield his defiance from meeting loan obligations. Dr Magoola, the proprietor of DEI Biopharma Limited is challenging the legality of Shs250 billion loan payments to Equity Bank Uganda and Kenya. In the…
How KCCA Health Director’s Sluggishness Led To The Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy
With the ongoing rescue mission at Kiteezi landfill where several lives have been lost in the strategy, a lot of accusations and counter-accusations have been raised on who didn’t play his role to satisfaction. The latest dossier indicates that the head of the Directorate for Public Health and Environment at KCCA Dr. Daniel Okello acted…