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Norbert Mao Calls for Withdrawal of Fisheries Protection Unit Soldiers from Water Bodies

Norbert Mao Calls for Withdrawal of Fisheries Protection Unit Soldiers from Water Bodies

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has recommended the removal of soldiers associated with the Fisheries Protection Unit from all water bodies in response to a petition from fish maw traders associations. The traders accuse the soldiers of the unit of engaging in torture and brutal arrests.Minis

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Museveni to commission Shs63.9b Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings

Museveni to commission Shs63.9b Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings

President Yoweri Museveni is set to commission Shs63.9 billion Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings.The twin buildings will be commissioned on February 9, 2024.The development was confirmed by Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Jud

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UK officially notifies changes to visa, immigration rules: Here are the details

UK officially notifies changes to visa, immigration rules: Here are the details

LONDON - The authorities in the United Kingdom have notified the changes regarding the fresh immigration and visa rules, weeks after Premier Rishi Sunak announced them.The Home Office published the details on Tuesday including frequently asked questions about immigration changes announced

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Museveni announces additional key military appointments

Museveni announces additional key military appointments

President Yoweri MuseveniJust a day after elevating 382 officers across various ranks, the President has now appointed a new set of Chiefs, Commanders, and Defence Liaison Officers to key positions within the military structure. This latest update was officially confirmed by Defence Spokes

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2023 PLE results released: Here are key takeaways

2023 PLE results released: Here are key takeaways

Results for 2023 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) were released on Thursday, January 25 at State House in Nakasero, Kampala.UNEB Executive Director Dan OdongoThe Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director Dan Odongo said a total of 749,254 candidates from 15,859

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Coffee Scandal: How Nelson Tugume Tricked Museveni; Diverted Shs 21bn to Own Factory in Ntungamo

Coffee Scandal: How Nelson Tugume Tricked Museveni; Diverted Shs 21bn to Own Factory in Ntungamo

The funds taken by Tugume for his private coffee enterprise is almost higher than the 2023/2024 financial year budget (Shs 22bn) which the government allocated to cater for the allowances of medical interns and senior house officers across UgandaMuseveni in a group photo with Coffee Inve

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President Museveni reappoints Dr. Musoba as UAC Director General

President Museveni reappoints Dr. Musoba as UAC Director General

President Museveni, Hon. Babalanda and Dr. MusobaPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reappointed Dr. Nelson Musoba as the Director General of Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC).This has been revealed by the Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, who is also the overall su

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State House investigates rot in deployment of medical interns

State House investigates rot in deployment of medical interns

The State House Anti-corruption Unit is investigating allegations of bribery in the deployment of medical interns.Seven medical interns were scheduled for interrogation on Thursday in the continuing investigation into concerns of corruption and bribery within medical internship deployment

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BoU closes EFC Uganda Limited

BoU closes EFC Uganda Limited

Bank of Uganda (BoU) has placed EFC Uganda Limited, a microfinance deposit-taking institution, under liquidation, revoked its license, and ordered for the winding up of its affairs in the country.According to Michael Atingi-Ego, the deputy Bank of Uganda governor, the decision to close EFC

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Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure

Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure

A medical facility built to serve nodding syndrome patients in the Acholi sub-region sits idle for two years, a stark symbol of the struggles these families face. With over 2,000 patients in desperate need of care, Acholi leaders are urging the Ugandan Minist

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