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Heroes day: Ssekandi Hails Museveni, Saleh

Heroes day: Ssekandi Hails Museveni, Saleh

Edward Ssekandi used Heroes Day celebrations to pay tribute to President Museveni and Gen Salim Saleh for their contributions to Uganda's liberation and development.Former Vice President Edward Ssekandi has hailed President Yoweri Museveni and Senior Presidential Adviser on Defence Gen (Rt

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Museveni Salary: How Much Uganda’s President Earns Every Month and How He Spends It

Museveni Salary: How Much Uganda’s President Earns Every Month and How He Spends It

For many Ugandans, it would seem natural to expect the President to be among the highest-paid public servants, given the immense responsibilities that come with leading the country, overseeing national security, directing government policy and representing Uganda on the international stage.

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How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by

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Pearl Bank fired employee for losses it had already linked to bad weather. They have to pay him Shs 78m

Pearl Bank fired employee for losses it had already linked to bad weather. They have to pay him Shs 78m

Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank) has been ordered by the Industrial Court to pay Shs 78.9 million to a senior manager it unfairly and unlawfully dismissed nine years ago.Paul Ndhego joined PostBank in May 2009 as a branch manager before rising through several positions. By December 2012, he

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Arsenal report: Star defender in talks to leave, following Champions League final loss

Arsenal report: Star defender in talks to leave, following Champions League final loss

Mikel Arteta has a summer of tough transfer decisions to look forward to, and the first is here.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal prevailed at the fourth time of asking in this year’s Premier League title race, pipping Manchester City to English top-flight glory.Arsenal, who also strung to

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Over 600 Mpererwe Residents Receive Free Treatment at Rotary Health Camp

Over 600 Mpererwe Residents Receive Free Treatment at Rotary Health Camp

More than 600 residents of Mpererwe received free medical care during a health camp organised by the Rotary Club of Mpererwe.The outreach took place at the grounds of St. Stephen’s Church of Uganda in Mpererwe.Residents received several health services, including HIV testing, eye

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Breaking: U.S. Embassy Briefs Gov’t on Amb Ayebare Renunciation Process

Breaking: U.S. Embassy Briefs Gov’t on Amb Ayebare Renunciation Process

The United States Embassy has provided Ugandan authorities with additional information regarding Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Adonia Ayebare’s citizenship renunciation process, as President Yoweri Museveni reviews the status of four ministerial nominees whose swearing-in was postponed ove

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Repeat Offender Arrested for Impersonating URA Commissioner General and Senior Tax Officials

Repeat Offender Arrested for Impersonating URA Commissioner General and Senior Tax Officials

Kampala—A man suspected of repeatedly impersonating top Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials, including the Commissioner General, has been arrested in a joint operation by security and URA intelligence teams.The suspect, identified as Thomas Odeke, allegedly posed as Commissioner Gen

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Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an

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Traffic Police Arrest Driver Over Dangerous Bottle Transportation

Traffic Police Arrest Driver Over Dangerous Bottle Transportation

Traffic Police have arrested a driver accused of transporting used plastic bottles in a manner deemed dangerous to other road users, despite claims by some members of the public that the load was too light to constitute an offence.In a statement, Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananur

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