The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has emphasised the importance of global power being shared among numerous countries, saying it presents a significant advantage for Africa’s future. Speaking at a lecture organised to honour former CDF Gen Aronda Nyakairima, Gen Kainerugaba argued that the continent’s historical challenges such as slavery and colonisation…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned leaders to be mindful of their health, as their sudden passing will be a loss to the country. Museveni, who was eulogising the former Minister of Sate for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, at Parliament said a leader’s death creates problems and leaves a gap that…
Members of parliament have urged government to consider replacing the current recruitment system in local governments with a digital system, as a response to the glaring allegations of corruption and bribery in district and city Service commissions. “The Ministry of Public Service should roll out e-recruitment processes across all local governments. This will limit physical…
Members of Parliament have called for expeditious completion of repairs at Karuma and Pakwach bridges, saying any delays may tantamount to deadly disasters. Legislators complained that the two old bridges are in critical condition with faulty and non-functional parts and that repair works have delayed. “The Karuma bridge bearings were faulty, expansion joints had worn…
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…
The family of former presidential press secretary, Joseph Tamale Mirundi, has expressed their gratitude to the Catholic Church for allowing them to hold a requiem mass in his honor. Tamale’s brother, John Ssali Ssembuya, addressed the congregation at St. Gyaviira Parish Catholic Church in Bunamwaya, sharing that the family had been concerned the church might…
Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and consumption of alcohol. The private members Bill that was introduced for the first time by Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi in November 2023 also aimed to regulate the time and premises where alcohol would be sold in…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo to represent him at the swearing-in ceremony of Rwandan President-elect Maj. Gen. Paul Kagame. The inauguration is set to take place tomorrow, Sunday, August 11, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. In a letter dated August 5, 2024, from the Principal Private Secretary to the…
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRÀ) led by Allen Kagina will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation of several roads in Masaka District, Parliament has guided. The legislators want the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) insurance component worth Shs 38.86…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Odo Tayebwa, the former legislator for Ishaka Municipality, as the commissioner for cooperatives in the Ministry of Trade, Industries, and Cooperatives. Odo, a renowned ex-supporter of the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change party, represented Ishaka Municipality in the 9th Parliament. He recently defected to the ruling NRM after serving…
