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Three civil servants, who were last year convicted of Shs120 million fraud, have been re-appointed to various positions in Jinja city, despite the Solicitor General’s advice that they should have been dismissed from office. Samuel Maali (the principal human resource officer), Ronald Elijah Kafifi (principal treasurer) and Jemima Mirembe (senior assistant accountant) were on April 5, 2022, convicted of conspiracy to defraud by the Anti-Corruption Court’s Chief Magistrate, Joan Aciro, after they pleaded guilty to the offence. Accordingly, each of the convicts was ordered to pay a fine of sh2m or serve a one-year prison sentence in default. They opted…
Security officers arrested at least four nude anti-corruption protesters near the Ugandan parliament on Monday afternoon, according to eyewitnesses. The young female protesters, who were completely nude with their breasts painted in the colors of the Ugandan flag, carried placards condemning corruption and calling for the resignation of Parliament Speaker Anita Among. Before their arrest, they marched through the streets near Uganda’s legislative assembly but were quickly intercepted by security personnel, including plainclothes officers. The protesters were also heard demanding an audit of the earnings and lifestyles of Ugandan lawmakers, as well as greater accountability from the Kampala Capital City…
Ugandan security forces have increased their presence in urban areas after receiving terror alerts from the United States Embassy and United Nations agencies. The alerts, which were confirmed by the Ugandan police, are intended to prevent potential terrorist attacks as the U.S. marks the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York, which claimed 2,750 lives. Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Kituuma Rusoke verified the authenticity of the alerts, explaining that the U.S. routinely issues such warnings to its citizens around the world as the September 11 anniversary approaches. On September 11, 2001, supporters of the Al Qaeda terror…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, to seek a supplementary budget for the resettlement and compensation of individuals affected by the Karuma Hydropower Project. The proposed budget to resettle 119 displaced persons is Shs28 billion, with Shs4.2 billion earmarked for compensation. “We cannot afford to wait until the 2024/2025 budget; this is an urgent matter. Please present this case to the Cabinet. We’ve approved many supplementary budgets, and I don’t believe we would reject one aimed at compensating people who have suffered for so long,” Tayebwa stated. He…
With more than two-thirds of Uganda’s population dependent on agriculture for a livelihood and a rapidly expanding population, investing in agriculture does not only boost food security but can also be a pathway to job creation. A majority of Ugandan farmers are smallholders producing primarily to meet their immediate food needs, with a small surplus going to the market. Improving the productivity of small-scale food producers through secure and equal access to land and inputs, knowledge, financial services and markets, holds immense promise for socio-economic transformation. For our agricultural lending, we started by focusing on smallholder farmers with loans as…
Tom Ssekamwa, who was travelling with Czech citizen and travel vlogger Lukas Slavik, was detained in Zimbabwe for 23 days. The pair had earlier recorded a video highlighting issues such as the lack of electricity and water at their hotel in Masvingo, which may have contributed to their arrest. Slavik was deported from Zimbabwe on Saturday, following the dismissal of charges against him. Masvingo magistrate Isaac Chikura ruled that the possession of the artificial penis did not constitute a public nuisance, as there was no evidence that Ssekamwa intended to use the item in public. Ssekamwa had also faced a…
In a heartfelt announcement, Muhereza Valentine commonly known by his stage name Kachaina Valentine a prominent figure from TV West has revealed their decision to resign from their roles, effective August 29, 2024. Kachaina, known for his contributions to the “Omuneneserezo” program, expressed gratitude towards the management and staff of TV West for the support and opportunities received during their tenure. Though leaving the station, he emphasized that TV West will always remain a significant part of his life and career journey. The resignation marks not an end, but a new beginning, with plans to announce his next steps shortly.…
Emotions ran high yesterday as members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party breakaway faction gathered at their Katonga base to commence the registration of members. This marks the first step in forming a new political party within six months. Submission to the Electoral Commission Twelve prominent members of the breakaway faction, including former Leader of Opposition Wafula Oguttu and former Rukungiri District Woman MP contestant Ingrid Turinawe Kamateneti, submitted a letter to the Electoral Commission (EC). The letter reserved the name, colors, and slogan of their newly established party, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Other members involved…
In a devastating road accident early Wednesday morning, ten people lost their lives, and several others were injured at Kaihura Trading Center along the Fort Portal-Kyenjojo road. The fatal collision involved a head-on crash between a taxi and a bus. Vincent Twesige, spokesperson for the Rwenzori West police, reported that the accident occurred at approximately 4:00 am. The vehicles involved were a taxi, with registration UBR 812G, traveling from Fort Portal, and an Isuzu bus, registered as UBE 807T, operated by the Pokopoko company, en route from Kampala. “On August 28, 2024, at around 4:00 am at Kaihura on the…
Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called upon Ugandan Ambassadors and Heads of Missions abroad to align their diplomatic efforts with the country’s National Development framework, including Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan. Speaking at the Ambassadors’ Conference, which is being held from August 26th to 30th, 2024, in Jinja, Gen. Odongo emphasized that Uganda’s foreign policy must actively support economic growth and regional integration. The conference, hosted at the Civil Service College in Jinja, has several key objectives, including improving the performance and innovation of Ugandan missions abroad and facilitating knowledge sharing among…