Tehran, Iran — Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, who was killed in a tragic incident in Beirut on September 28, 2024. In a solemn message, Khamenei praised Nasrallah as a distinguished leader, a scholar, and the symbol…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda has been thrust into the spotlight following allegations of disappearance of nearly shs 1 billion ($250000) from a long-standing client’s account. Despite the bank’s public denial, further investigations reveal that the aggrieved client, EPA Carriers and Logistics Limited, has since filed a civil suit in the High Court. Additionally,…
The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation process has been concluded by Parliament. “Under the policy of rationalisation, NITA-U was earmarked to be rationalised, but it is one of the two organisations…
The Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU) has officially announced the date for its Annual General Assembly, set to take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Gaba Beach Hotel in Gaba. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will serve as a significant gathering for the association’s…
Kazo Secondary School was a hub of activity as Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, the Kazo District representative, spearheaded a fundraising event aimed at raising funds for the construction of a multi-purpose school hall. The event, which drew a significant crowd, was attended by several notable figures, underscoring the importance of education and infrastructure development in the…
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…
