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ULC Didn’t Advertise Nakawa-Naguru Land Before Allocation
Members of Parliament on the Adhoc Committee investigating the allocation of land at the former Nakawa-Naguru housing estate have discovered that Uganda Land Commission (ULC) did not advertise for the land before it was allocated. Officials from ULC led by the acting chairperson, Prof Nyeko Pen-Mogi on Tuesday appeared before the committee that is currently…
Man Convicted Of Murdering Suspect In Police Cell
A 31-year-old man has been convicted of murder of another suspect in police cells. Amos Odyek who was arrested for being idle and disorderly was charged with the murder of Jonathan Opio, another suspect who was detained at Lira Central Police Station. Opio and his brother had been arrested for assault. While in the cells…
Don’t Inaugurate What You Didn’t Construct.. RDC Blocks MTN From Commissioning Bulambuli Health Centre IV Maternity Ward, Theatre – Says Renovation Money Was From Government
The Bulambuli Resident District Commissioner has blocked the commissioning of a maternity ward and theatre at Bulambuli Health Center IV allegedly renovated by MTN Uganda and United Nations Population Fund-UNFPA. Stanley Bayoole the area RDC stopped Officials from MTN Uganda, UNFPA and Ministry of health turned up for the commissioning of the two facilities at…
Jailed Lawyer Mabirizi Petitions Judicial Service Commission To Remove Justice Madrama From Office
Jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission seeking to remove Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court Judge Christopher Izama Madrama from office because of being incompetent and biased. According to Mabirizi, on February 11th 2022, he filed an application for stay of execution against a High Court decision made by Civil Division Judge Musa…
Police Summons Adjumani MP Mamawi Over Charcoal Theft
Police in Adjumani District say they are investigating theft charges against Adjumani East MP, Mr James Mamawi, after he allegedly waylaid a truck along Mungula road in Adjumani town and forcefully took away 60 bags of charcoal. The district police commander, Mr Benon Byamukama says, a case of theft (SDR: 39/10/03/2022) was registered against the…
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Uganda,Japan Cooperation To Create 6,000 Jobs In ICT
A total of 6,000 jobs in the information, Communication, and Technology (lCT) sector are projected to result from the ongoing Uganda-Japan (UJ)Connect project, implemented by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the ICT Ministry, said UJ Connect is…
Uganda,Kenya Sign Pact To Ease Trade Barriers
Kenya has agreed to lift the ban on imports of poultry and poultry products from Uganda imposed late this year, Agriculture Ministers of both countries have announced in a joint statement on Tuesday. The lifting of the ban, a joint communique on the status of bilateral relations between Kenya and Uganda said, follows successful trade…
Uganda: Indian Businessman Shot By Police Officer
The territorial police in Kisoro district have launched investigations surrounding the shooting and injuring of 24-year-old, Indian. ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson has identified the victim as Kunjaj Patel a businessman along Main Street in Kisoro municipality dealing in hardware items and an MTN main agent in Kisoro District. It’s alleged that…
Uganda: List Of Over 15 Recruitment Companies Whose Operations Have Been Suspended
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has suspended licenses of 15 labour export firms for allegedly being involving in human trafficking, accumulated refund claims, forgery of renewal documents among other accusations. According to the Ministry, the affected companies have been stopped from operating with immediate effect. In June this year, the Ministry of…
Uganda’s ERA Hosts African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN)
Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is hosting Five (5) Executives for the African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN) from 9th to 14th May 2022. The One-Week Workshop is part of the continental efforts facilitated under the African Union for Harmonisation of Regulatory Frameworks. It will discuss issues relating to Regulatory Governance, Regulatory…
Ugandan Banks Blacklist Britania Allied Industries Boss Elmajee Over Lack Of Work Permit
We recently revealed on this website how Ahmed Elmajee, the Managing Director of Britania Allied Industries, and his colleague Ali Yousef Ebraik Ohaida, the Group General Manager, are illegally operating in Uganda because they have not yet secured work permits that allow them operate in the country. Following our first story, we can reliably confirm…