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May 15, 2020

Just In! Another Scandal Hits REA As Energy PS Gives Ill-Advice To Min. Kitutu On Fake Statutory Instrument

In an unprecedented move, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has run a riot code onto the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Local Government and Finance, sending them scuttling by

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May 27, 2020

Just In! Energy Mafias Rock Parliament As Patriotic Young Turks Question AIGP Akullo’s Involvement In Min. Energy Corruption

Panic has rocked Parliament as renowned Parliamentarian and Lawyer Hon. Paul Akamba an Independent legislator representing Busiki County, in Namutumba District wrote to the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga disowning

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May 29, 2020

Just In! URA Boss Sacks 15 Top Commissioners On Presidential Directive

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) boss John Musinguzi Rujoki has fired 15 top commissioners and assistant commissioners including Henry Martins Saka and Dicksons Kateshumba presidential directives as one of the ways to clean

We Can’t Ban What We Are Promoting, Embrace E-learning – Education Minister Clarifies On Re-opening Schools

The Minister of Education and Sports Ms. Janet Kataha Museveni has dismissed circulating misconceptions in Media that the Ministry prohibited E-learning. The Minister made remarks on Friday evening, where she said it’s

July 4, 2020

Education·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

July 3, 2020

Health·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

July 2, 2020

Entertainment·News

Just In: UPDF Mourns Fallen Bush War Hero Gen. Erick Mukasa

Maj. Gen. Eric Mukasa, the chief of staff of the Reserve Forces in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has died. Gen. Mukasa breathed his last Friday morning at Nakasero Hospital, according

July 2, 2020

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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

July 1, 2020

Health·News

UPDF Mourns Fallen Bush War Hero Brig. Bell Tushabe

Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has lost another Strong pillar just days after losing Gen Kasirye Ggwanga. The UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Lt. Col Deo Akiiki revealed that Brigadier Jackson Tushabe Bell passed

June 30, 2020

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City Landlords, Gov’t To Meet On Wednesday, Decide On Reopening Of Arcades

The Government of Uganda and other stakeholders will meet on Wednesday July, 1, 2020 to discuss the possibility of reopening two arcades as a pilot study to assess compliance with the Standard

June 30, 2020

Business·News

Scandal As NWSC Directors Share Shs 17Bn In Fake Water Billing Meters Procurement

By Isaac Nabimanya Officials of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) have come under fire after allegedly procuring a large consignment of water supply meters which have since turned out to

June 23, 2020

Crime·News

In Uganda: Coronavirus Cases Rise To 797 As 23 Test Positive

The Ministry of Health has confirmed Twenty three new COVID-19 cases. This brings the number of cases confirmed in Uganda to 797 as of June 23rd, 2020. According to the health ministry,

June 23, 2020

Health·News

Nansana: 30 Arrested For Defying Covid-19 Directives

Police have on Sunday June 21 arrested over 30 people around Nansana over defying the Covid-19 presidential directives. The arrest followed an operation in and around Makutano Hotel where police found the

June 21, 2020

Crime·News