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Frustrated Democratic Party Vows To Discipline Party Leaders For Supporting Kyagulanyi Over Mao
The Democratic Party has threatened to reprimand party leaders and supporters backing rival candidates against their presidential candidate and president general, Norbert Mao. This comes amidst sharp division in Uganda’s oldest political party over Mao’s candidature. It follows a decision by some party members including seniors to support the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert…
Former Kazo MP Gordon Bafaki Dies In Morning Northern Bypass Nasty Accident
Former Kazo Member of Parliament Gordon Bafaki has perished in a night accident on Kampala Northern Bypass, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has confirmed. Bafaki, 48, perished at around 3:00am on Wednesday morning along the Northern bypass in Kampala. “I am saddened to learn of the death of former member of Parliament for…
Just In: Canon Moses Banja Elected New Bishop Of Namirembe Diocese
The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda sitting at St Stephen’s Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese today 20th November 2023, has elected Ven. Canon Moses Banja as the 6th Bishop of Namirembe Diocese. He will be consecrated and enthroned on 10th December 2023 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe. Ven Canon Moses Banja…
Works Ministry Runs Out Of Cash To Construct Roads-Gen.Katumba
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has said that his Ministry has no money to fund its ongoing road works. Speaking in response to the concerns raised by Members of Parliament over collapsed bridges in certain parts of the country during the sitting, Gen. Katumba Wamala said that the finance ministry…
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Uproar As Power Outage Affects Water Supply In Gulu City
Power outages have affected the supply of water in Gulu city and its outskirts triggering an acute shortage of water. Gulu city has for almost one week been experiencing persistent power outages which is the backbone for water pumping and supply within Gulu city and the outskirts by the National Water and Sewerage Cooperation (NWSC).…
URA Sensitizes Traders on Changes in Valuation Database
Uganda Revenue Authority embarked on the process of amending its valuation database to ensure uniformity in the customs values of imported goods. To ensure smoothness in this process, the tax body reached out to different stakeholders to get their input. It was against this background that URA met with representatives from the textile industry. The purpose…
Police Probe Ugandan Security Company Over UGX 33 Billion Missing Gold
Uganda Police on Friday opened investigations into the missing 210kg of gold that were entrusted to a Ugandan Security company Quantico Security Limited for safe-keeping in December 2021 by a Congolese national but went missing under controversial circumstances. We’ve learnt that the Mineral Police has recorded a statement from the Congolese national, Mireille Mnengu, and…
Job Slots: Premier Recruitment Secures More 850 Jobs for Ugandans In Qatar
In a bid to curb unemployment in the country, Premier Recruitment Limited has again sourced over 850 job offers for Ugandan youths to work in Qatar. This was confirmed in a letter dated 3rd February 2021 addressed to Premier Recruitment, from Aletqan Manpower company based in Qatar that wants 100 mechanical Technicians, 50 Plumbers, 100…
Pictorial: Excitement As ‘Historical’ Nakivubo Memorial War Stadium Construction Nears Completion
Days are numbered for football fans in Uganda to jubilate as the construction of multibillion and multi-purpose Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, commonly referred to as Nakivubo Stadium, is swiftly progressing with the focus of being the leading stadium on the African continent. The mega arena is being developed by Uganda’s youngest tycoon and city Businessman…
Shame As Govt Asks External Labour Recruitment Companies to Fund Uganda Embassy in Saudi to Handle Distressed Migrant Workers
Anger is boiling up among the external recruitment agencies in Uganda after the government asked them to help fund the cash trapped Uganda Embassy in Saudi Arabia to help handle the distressed migrant workers. According to Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies (UAERA) Chairman Baker Akantambira, the Ugandan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has run out…