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COVID-19 Vaccination of Minors Without Parental Consent Not Right – Kabuleta Exposes Health Ministry
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) leader Joseph Kizza Kabuleta has warned Ugandans about Ministry of Health’s plot to vaccinate all school going children without their consent. The journalist turned politician made remarks while addressing the media at the political movement’s headquarters in Kampala on Tuesday, June 07, 2022 where he said they got information…
ROAD ACCIDENTS: More Ugandans Are Yet To Die
It is now close to a month since over 21 people died in a bus accident that took place a few kilometers on Fort Portal Mubende Road. While there have been variations on the possible cause of this 4th May 2022 accident, it is undisputed that in just that week alone over 118 people died in accidents…
Disgruntled UPDF Officer Shoots Colleague Dead Over Woman
Police and sister security agencies in Isingiro District are investigating circumstances under which a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier shot and killed his colleague last night following a disagreement over a woman. Pte James Kamarendi Omeri is alleged to have shot and killed Pte Laurence Bwire, 29, at the home of a one Madam…
Top UPDF Cashier Found Dead In Kiwatule Lodge,Robbed 24M
A senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)officer Major Joseph Mukuraine has been found dead in a Birunga lodge, Kiwatule a Kampala suburb. Information gathered by this website indicates that the deceased arrived at the lodge on Tuesday and booked a room for three days. On the second day (Wednesday), he left in the morning but…
Wanted: COSASE Summons Min Kasaija Over 10.6Bn Land Compensation
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises ‘COSASE’ has summoned finance minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, for snubbing the committee probe twice. COSASE is probing the Shs10.6 billion supplementary payment to six landowners in Bunyoro and Buganda regions. Among the six land owners is the Lusanja land in Kyadondo belonging to Medard Kiconco and…
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Uganda Airlines to launch its ground handling operations in 1st Quater Of 2022, says Ag CEO Bamuturaki
Uganda Airlines is planning to start its own ground handling services in the 1st quarter of 2022, reports have indicated. According to Jennifer Bamuturaki, the acting chief executive officer, the ground handling plan is now only awaiting a concession agreement from the aviation regulator Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. “The Airline is set to roll out…
Uganda Airlines Announces Top Priorities & Targets For 2022
Uganda Airlines has revealed top priorities and targets for 2022, with the national carrier set to expand its network in Africa and outside the continent. According to Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Ag. CEO at Uganda Airlines, the key focus areas for the national carrier in 2022 include “investing in customer retention systems, seeking strategic partnerships, growing…
Uganda Airlines CEO, Top Bosses Fired Amid Huge Shake-up
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has ordered a section of the senior management team at the Uganda Airlines Corporation (UAC) to leave office for at least three months to allow for an internal investigation. According to sources, the top hierarchy including the CEO, Cornwell Muleya have been sent packing after…
Uganda Airlines Explains UGX. 85bn Budget Request
Uganda Airlines has dismissed media reports that the National carrier is seeking UGX 85bn to buy a new CRJ90 engine (Bombardier engine). Rahim Shakila Lamar, the Corporate Affairs & Public Relations Manager at Uganda Airlines has clarified that the UGX 85bn Uganda Airlines was seeking Parliament to approve is the annual allocation from Government for the National Carrier…
Uganda Airlines Granted Landing Rights In China
Uganda Airlines has been granted landing rights in China. According to Shakila Rahim Lamar, the Corporate Affairs Manager at Uganda Airlines, the national carrier has been given an early morning landing slot at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, a major airport in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in Southern China. Speaking to this website on Saturday, Shakila said…
Uganda Airlines New Board Of Directors Kicks Off Work
The new Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines Company Limited has been inaugurated, with officials cautioning them against corruption, mismanagement and abuse of office. The seven-member team which include Priscilla Mirembe Serukka (Chairperson), Samson Rwahwire, Herbert Kamuntu, Patrick Ocailap, Barbara Namugambe, Abdi Karim Moding, and Ebrahim Kisoro Sadrudin as initiated after taking the oath of…