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President William Ruto Axes Entire Cabinet
Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also doubles as Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary has been spared. “Upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of…
Risking Museveni’s Wrath: Panic As One Trillion Projects Crisis Hits NITA-U
A project worth USD200million (about Shs1.1 trillion) by the World Bank hangs in balance following allegations of corruption and infighting at the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). In 2022, the Government of Uganda (GoU) represented by NITA-U applied for financing to a tune of USD 200 million from the World Bank/IDA towards the cost of…
Mukono PDM Boss Ntongo Jailed Over Theft Of Funds
Hadijjah Ntongo, the treasurer of Seeta Nazigo PDM SACCO, before the Magistrate Grade 1 Court of Nakisunga, Mukono District. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arraigned Hadijjah Ntongo, the treasurer of Seeta Nazigo PDM SACCO, before the Magistrate Grade 1 Court of Nakisunga, Mukono District, on two charges of theft. In a statement released…
CDF Gen Kainerugaba, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Discuss Defence And Security Projects
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), met with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Zhang Lizhong, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. The Wednesday afternoon meeting was a routine review of ongoing projects in the defence and security sector.…
Lawmakers Squeeze Minister Muruli Mukasa Over UWEC Lifeline Extension Despite Merger
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has queried the move by the Minister for Public Service, Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa to extend the operational mandate of Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The functions of the UWEC are supposed to be merged into the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) following the presidential assent…
Deputy UPDF Lands Boss Gen.Takirwa Commissions 52 Housing Units In 507 Brigade
The deputy commander of land forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has officially opened 52 housing units at the 507 Brigade headquarters in the 5 Infantry Division, Pader district. The commissioned units comprise the Brigade Commander’s residence, accommodation for other ranks, and a Health Centre III. Maj Gen Takirwa expressed his gratitude to the UPDF leadership…
Nathan Kikku Mubiru: Time Is Up, Besigye – You Are Not That Guy Anymore
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Here we are again. Another Katonga post-mortem centered around the attention of one man in particular. It’s a rather appropriate ritual given how their performances were at the behest of one man, in fairness. You live by Kiza Besigye, you die by Kiza Besigye. Once again, Katonga were stuck with inglorious…
MPs Grill Top UPDF Officers Over Involvement In Private Security Services
Lawmakers have questioned the involvement of a Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) owned company in private security services saying it is likely to cause confusion amongst the public. Last year, the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the UPDF ventured into private security, a move that has now raised concern among Members of…
Marvelous: Bushenyi’s Parental Care Primary School Wins Western Uganda Debate Championship On Climate Change
It’s a victorious year for Bushenyi’s famous Parental Care Nursery and Primary School which has won Western Uganda’s Debate Championship on Climate Change. This event was held over the weekend at Coloma Primary School, Mbarara. The competitions that were organized by the Uganda Teachers Debate Network attracted over 20 schools including Bweranyangi Junior Primary, Uganda…
On The Spot: MPs Question 20B Allocated To Kiira Motors
Members of the House Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) have raised concerns over the Shs20 billion allocated for the assembly of 25 Kayoola electric buses by Kiira Motors Corporation. The legislators argued that the cost of producing each bus is significantly higher than the cost of importing a similar bus into…