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Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF Logistics-Maj Gen Bakasumba Cautions Officers Against The Vice
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has called on logistics personnel within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to shun corruption, emphasising its critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence. Speaking at the opening of a week-long retreat for logistics officers at the College of Logistics and Engineering in Magamaga,…
Ugandans In UK Shun Kyagulanyi’s London Tour For Undermining Kabaka
The National Unity Platform Party President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has received criticism and backlash from the Ugandan Diaspora community in London during his tour, expressing concern over his ongoing disrespect toward the Kabaka (King) of Buganda. The Kabaka diehards in the Diaspora noted that Bobi Wine’s portrait is displayed at traditional events instead…
Unwanted: Lagan Country Representative Andrew Bamanya Fired Over Integrity Issues
A top official at Lagan Group Limited, Andrew Bamanya has been fired over Integrity issues and controversially fueling confusion and mess in the development of the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) in Namanve. Bamanya has been coordinating the activities of a UK based contractor, Lagan Group Limited, to develop the infrastructure for the Kampala…
Col.Katabazi Tips RDCs,DISOs Against Intrigue,Internal Bickering & Corruption
Col. Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), has cautioned Resident District Commissioners and District Internal Security Officers against bickering. Col. Katabazi was on Friday, September 20th, 2024, addressing RDCs and DISOs from Central Uganda during a retreat held at the at the Maya Nature Resort in Wakiso district. According…
Scandal: Tian Tang Bosses Cited In The Harassment Of UPDF’s WATU Car Investor
Liu Qingshan, 63, and Lu Hanbin, 32, the owners of the Ugandan NEC-WATU Automobile Group United Company, a joint venture with UPDF’s private company NEC were attacked in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. The Chinese investors with president Museveni in the middle In what appears to be investor wars, two Chinese investors were reportedly…
Write Your Wills Early,Death Is Inevitable–Maj Gen Ogiki Advises UPDF Officers
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well as the establishment of Land Offices at the Division level. He also highlighted…
Energy Minister Nankabirwa Tasks Govt To Invest More In Electricity Sector
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda. “Electricity is very critical and the limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in the entire country, where we have the national grid passing through our constituencies…
I’m Not Standing Against My Father In 2026-Gen Kainerugaba Clears Air
The chief of Defence Forces ,who also doubles as first son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cleared all the rumours that he is not going to stand against his father President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the top seat come 2026. There have been speculations within the public domain that Muhoozi has an ambition to compete for…
GROW Funds Are Loans,Not Grants-Min. Musasizi Cautions Women
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds are loans and not grants. Musasizi said this while responding to a matter of national importance raised by Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament,…
Engage Communities To Fight Rampant Insecurity-Minister Lokeris Tells Security Forces
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your operations, listen to the local community,” Hon. Lokeris emphasised during a Baraza meeting…