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Whistleblower Exposes Procurement and Financial Anomalies at Uganda Airlines

Whistleblower Exposes Procurement and Financial Anomalies at Uganda Airlines

A series of detailed leaks by whistleblower Brendan A. Wadri has exposed multi-billion shilling procurement controversies, asset diversion, and alleged kickback schemes within Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines. These revelations emerge amidst an active, high-level crackdown led by the

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Kyambogo University introduces new degree programmes at Paidha campus

Kyambogo University introduces new degree programmes at Paidha campus

Kyambogo University has introduced three additional undergraduate programmes at its Paidha branch campus in Zombo district, northern Uganda.Dr Joseph Rwothomio, acting head of department in education and focal point person for Kyambogo University Paidha branch, said the new programmes are

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Character, Not Just Corruption: Why Anita Among Was Crucified and Tayebwa Spared

Character, Not Just Corruption: Why Anita Among Was Crucified and Tayebwa Spared

Hon Thomas Tayebwa may also face accusations associated with the broader culture of patronage and corruption within politics, but he has generally been viewed as more discreet, measured, respectful, and careful not to exercise power in ways that publicly embarrass the State or threaten the broade

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Ex-Speaker Anita Among’s barred rivals demand apology

Ex-Speaker Anita Among’s barred rivals demand apology

section of politicians who were blocked from contesting in Bukedea District have accused outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among of orchestrating intimidation, electoral manipulation, and abuse of state institutions, demanding that she apologise to the people of Teso.The aggrieved polit

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Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo

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Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy remained stable during the general election period and in the months that followed, according to the government’s pos

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Iran was buying Chinese weapons technology through the UAE; then it attacked them

Iran was buying Chinese weapons technology through the UAE; then it attacked them

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ran parallel procurement operations through the United Arab Emirates and Chinese suppliers to covertly acquire advanced military technology used to target American forces and US-allied infrastructure across the Middle East, according to two Financial Tim

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PLU’s MP Kabanda Defends Muhoozi’s Anti-Corruption Drive, Dismisses Witch-Hunt Claims as “Sponsored Narrative

PLU’s MP Kabanda Defends Muhoozi’s Anti-Corruption Drive, Dismisses Witch-Hunt Claims as “Sponsored Narrative

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has defended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s “Operation Maliza Ufisadi,” rejecting claims that the anti-corruption drive is being used to settle political scores.PLU Secretary General and Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda said the allegations of a witch

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Kampala Traders Applaud Museveni’s Anti-Corruption Drive

Kampala Traders Applaud Museveni’s Anti-Corruption Drive

The Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA) also called for tougher penalties, asset recovery from implicated officials, and greater inclusion of business-minded leaders in key economic ministries to improve service delivery.Traders in Kampala have welcomed government’s intensif

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Salaam Musumba says Among became casualty of NRM internal power battles

Salaam Musumba says Among became casualty of NRM internal power battles

this file photo, former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga [left] and People's Front for Freedom council speaker Salaam Musumba attend a children’s event in Bugabula South, Kamuli District, wearing Independence medals. PHOTO/SAM CALEB OPIO People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) council spe

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