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Kwania District Education Officer Interdicted Over Missing UGX 399 Million
Andrew Omunu, the Kwania District Education Officer (DEO) is on interdiction for alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. He is accused of misappropriating Shs 399 million meant for the procurement of deliverables and supplies to Aduku seed secondary school. This is part of the Shs 2.8 Billion disbursed by the government with support…
Acholi Sub Region Religious Leaders Urge The Public To Desist From Fanning Tribal Division
The Archbishop of Gulu His Grace John Baptist Odama one of the religious leaders from the greater North urged leaders to desist from fanning tribal divisions and called for peaceful mourning of the Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah. In his message to mourners and the entire country Archbishop Odama has urged everyone to forget everything…
Police Recovers Eight Stolen Cars, Five Suspects Arrested In Crackdown
The Flying Squad Unit, together with the territorial police of Kampala Metropolitan, are currently carrying out an operation against the theft of motor vehicles. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson says eight vehicles have been recovered and five suspects arrested. Owoyesigyire reveals that of the eight vehicles, four have been claimed by the owners.…
Woman Disguises As State House Official, Cons UGX32 Mllion From City Pastor
A woman identified as Valentine Agwang Kasaija, who purports to work with State House, is being hunted over allegations that she conned Shs 32, 250,000 (thirty-two million, two hundred and fifty thousand) from a city pastor, under the pretext of organizing a meeting between him and President Yoweri Museveni. Agwang is accused by Pastor David…
20 Students Arrested In Soroti Over Strike
20 students of Olila High School in Soroti city have been arrested for alleged involvement in a strike. The students went rowdy on Sunday evening after an S.4 student was assaulted by a teacher for allegedly escaping from school. One of the security guards at the school says that the teachers and security personnel were…
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Uganda Engages Kenya Over Ban Of Poultry Products
Government has intervened in the ongoing impasse between Kenya and Uganda over importation of the latter’s poultry products. The ban is the most recent in a series of trade embargos that Kenya has slapped on her neighbours. Kenya has in recent times banned the importation of maize, milk and beef from Uganda. According to Hon…
Uganda Fully Reopens Key Bridge Renovated by Chinese Contractor
Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting Uganda with Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Allan…
Uganda Investment Authority’s One Stop Centre: A Catalyst For Economic Growth &Efficiency
On Thursday 3rd August 2023, the Uganda Investment Authority hosted a media breakfast meeting at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center, highlighting the invaluable role of the One Stop Centre. Distinguished attendees included Hon. Anite Evelyn, the Minister of Investment, URA Commissioner General Musinguzi Rujoki, Director General Robert Mukiza, and Chairman of the Board of Directors…
Uganda Is Open To Trade & Investment-Chief Whip Woos UK Investors
The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua, on Friday closed the 13th UK-Uganda Investment and Trade Summit in London with an emphatic enumeration of bankable benefits of investing in Uganda. Obua told the participants at the event that Uganda is open to trade and investments and the Government is executing deliberate plans to incentivize the…
Uganda Losing Economic Gains, Innovativeness Due To Delayed Marijuana Licensing
From global trends, marijuana has provided a new economic frontier in countries that have seen the light and legalized the farming of the herbal weed. Marijuana or cannabis is a medicinal herb, one that industrial labs have confirmed to be the new breakthrough for medicinal innovation, research and disease treatment. And for developing countries like…
Uganda Losing Economic Gains, Innovativeness Due To Slow Marijuana Licensing
From global trends, marijuana has provided a new economic frontier in countries that have seen the light and legalized the farming of the herbal weed. Marijuana or cannabis is a medicinal herb, one that industrial labs have confirmed to be the new breakthrough for medicinal innovation, research and disease treatment. And for developing countries like…