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USA Cuts Aid To Uganda Govt Officials

The US Embassy in Uganda has announced a blackout on per diem allowances to Ugandan government officials who attend events it has organized or US agencies. In a November 12 letter to the Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, Deborah Malac, the US Ambassador
November 23, 2019

M7 Commissions Namanve Mobile Phone Factory

Uganda’s first mobile phone and laptop assembly plant SIMI Mobile has been commissioned this afternoon in Namanve Industrial Park, Mukono district. The factory built by Chinese Electronics firm ENGO Holdings Limited was installed to produce 2,000 mobile phones, 1,500 Smart phones and
November 23, 2019

Former Minister Atubo Drags President Museveni To ICC

Hon. Daniel Omara Atubo, the former minister of lands, Friday signed a petition to drag his former boss President Museveni to International Criminal Court [ICC] for gross violation of human rights and crimes against humanity. The shocking incident happened at Forum for
November 23, 2019

CJ Odoki To Lead EAC Political Dialogue Coalition

President Museveni has launched the process of consulting on the viability of an East African Political Federation, which is being undertaken by a committee of experts led by Chief Justice Emeritus Benjamin Odoki. “Whereas prosperity can be achieved through economic integration, strategic
November 21, 2019

NSSF Implores Govt To Take Care Of Health Insurance

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) proposes that individuals in formal employment contribute an extra two per cent to close the gaps in the health sector as opposed to the proposed National Health Insurance scheme. The proposal is that collections be made
November 21, 2019

Respect Sovereignty Of African States, Oulanyah Warns EU

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has appealed to the European Union (EU) to respect the sovereignty of African states. He accused the EU of continuously influencing how African countries define democracy, saying that whilst many African states are independent, they
November 20, 2019

Court Throws Out Police Boss Bangirana From Office

Court has ordered the Assistant Inspector General of Police Godfrey Bangirana to temporarily vacate office citing lack of a valid contract. High court judge Henrietta Wolayo held that the order shall stay in force until determination of the main case in which
November 18, 2019