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NITA-U: Min.Nabakooba Appoints Dr.Hatwib Mugasa New Executive Director

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. P Nabakooba has appointed Dr. Hatwib Mugasa as the new Executive Director of the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) following the conclusion of Mr. James Saaka 10-year tenure as the ED of the

July 4, 2020

Business·News

Another Top Dfcu Bank Director Resigns!

DFCU Limited has announced resignation of Michael Turner as a director in the company with immediate effect. “The Board has commenced the process of nominating another person to be considered for appointment to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of

July 3, 2020

Health·News

Min. Health Upgrades Mukono Health Centre IV To Hospital Status

The Ministry of Health is currently upgrading Mukono Health Centre IV, such that it can be elevated to the status of handling COVID-19 and other specialised cases. The move comes after officials from the Ministry of Health observed that since it is

July 3, 2020

News·Politics

Uganda Votes: Govt Sets Tough Rules For Political Party Activities Ahead Of Primaries Due To Covid-19

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Prof Ephraim Kamuntu has tabled regulations that will restrict political party activities and propose unique methods for election of party officials in light of the Covid19 pandemic. The Political Parties and Organisations (Conduct of Meetings

July 3, 2020

Entertainment·News

UCC Suspends Urban TV’s Scoop & Scoop Show

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended a programme airing on Urban TV after several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous. Although the Commission has since learnt from social media that the programme Scoop on Scoop is currently off air,

July 2, 2020

Business·News·Security

Pictorial: Lt.Gen Mugira Inspects UPDF’s Modern Armoured Welfare Training School

The Managing Director National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Lt Gen James Mugira has inspected progress of the ongoing infrastructure development works at AWATS Kalama Training School implemented by National Enterprise Corporation(NEC) The works that began on 13th March 2020 will be complete by

July 2, 2020

News·Politics

Chaos: Min.Magyezi,Mps Clash Over Creation Of New 15 Counties

The creation of 15 new counties hit a snag following protests by several legislators who accused the Minister of Local Government, Hon Raphael Magyezi of unfairness in the selection criteria. This prompted the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to refer the matter

July 2, 2020

Business·News·Politics

Mps Grill Min.Kasaija To Pay South Sudan Traders

Finance Minister, Hon Matia Kasaija has been instructed by Parliament to fast-track payment of South Sudan traders within 10 days. The instructions come after a short-lived but intense debate on the matter following revelations by Kasaija in a statement to Parliament that

July 2, 2020

Health·News

Gov’t Kickstarts Country Wide Distribution Of 26.5M Mosquito Nets

The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health has started mass mosquito net distribution campaign dubbed “Under the net” where a total of 26.5 million treated nets will be distributed country wide. The Ministry revealed this through it’s twitter handle that

July 1, 2020

Health·News·Security

Covid-19 Crisis: French Govt Donates Relief Items To UPDF

The French Government has donated assorted items to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces towards the fight against COVID 19 Pandemic. The French Ambassador to Uganda H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou handed over 2510 jerrycans of 20 litres of hand sanitizers. The Minister for General Duties

July 1, 2020

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