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Paul Kyalimpa, Deputy Director General of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), has resigned. In his resignation letter dated May 16, 2024, Kyalimpa stated, “Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from the post of Deputy Director General as per UIA Human Resource Manual 2021.” The UIA has yet to release an official statement regarding his resignation. Reason for Resignation Kyalimpa explained in his letter that he decided to undertake professional training that would require more than a year of intense concentration and dedication. He also mentioned his plan to take his remaining annual leave for the Financial…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has laid off at least 700 Ugandan health workers, citing limited funding. The global organization best known for protecting people forced to flee their homes, as well as stateless persons, disclosed that since the COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020, funding has been on a decline curve, yet the numbers of refugees and asylum seekers have been going up. Addressing journalists Last week shortly after the media workshop during which a number of reporters were trained on refuge coverage, UNHCR country representative Matthew Crentsil noted that over the years, Uganda’s ‘dynamic and complex’…
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has committed to ensuring the continuity of a special project implemented in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to enhance vegetable production in Uganda. The VegeSeed project aims to lay the foundation for the mid-to-long-term development of new vegetable varieties in Uganda by strengthening the certification system and disseminating certified seeds for five vegetable crops: Nakati, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage, and Chili pepper. This initiative considerably contributes to the agricultural industrialization agenda by fostering local production of horticultural seeds, thereby substituting imports from Europe and Asia, currently estimated at USD 7 million. With…
The former Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Rubaga Division, Mr Herbert Anderson Burora, has been remanded to Luzira prison for spreading malicious information. Mr Burora appeared before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Mr Ronald Kayiizi, facing two charges: hate speech and malicious information, as per the Computer Misuse Act. He denied both charges. Chief Magistrate Kayiizi remanded Mr. Burora until July 9, citing the need to resolve issues regarding the charge sheet’s legality before addressing the bail application. This decision followed a request from Chief State Attorney Mr Richard Birivubuka for more time to respond to the defense’s claims that…
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has donated vital medical equipment and consumables worth UGX 30 million to the maternity ward of Naguru Hospital, also known as China-Uganda Friendship Hospital. The donation aims at enhancing maternal healthcare services and improve the well-being of mothers and infants. The donated equipment includes a modern operating table, adjustable delivery beds, examination couches, and mama kits. SUHL Chief Executive, Francis Karuhanga, emphasized the importance of investing in maternal healthcare and commended the hospital staff for their efforts despite facing challenges. Dr Emmanuel Tugaineyo, Hospital Director, expressed gratitude to Stanbic for their support, stating that the…
His career in banking spans over 15 years, working for both international and local banks, where he has developed a deep expertise in strategic planning, retail banking, credit risk, and analysis. He joined PostBank in November 2020 as a Manager Workplace Banking, and he was instrumental in re – engineering the processes for Personal Banking and accelerating commendable growth in the segment. He was subsequently promoted to Regional Head of Distribution – Western and later transferred to the Central Business District in the same role. Ibrahim currently oversees the Bank’s Retail business, where he has undertaken numerous initiatives and transformations…
Abas Byakagaba the newly appointed Inspector General of Police has made his first changes in the police command replacing long serving popular Spokesman, Fred Enanga with Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kituuma Rusoke. Rusoke once commanded the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) law enforcement officers. Enanga was first appointed as spokesperson in 2014 to replace Judith Nabakooba (now Lands Minister ) by Gen Kale Kayihura. He was later replaced by Emilian Kayima as police spokesperson. In 2019, John Martins Okoth Ochola (now retired ) reappointed Enanga as police spokesperson and he has served for five years in that role. Enanga will now…
Yesterday, the Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, staunchly defended the institution in light of the recent corruption crackdown, emphasizing the necessity for evidence before making accusations. This defense came after several lawmakers were detained on graft allegations. Among, who herself faces sanctions from the United Kingdom and the United States over corruption allegations, invoked the principle of presumption of innocence, stating:”We cannot say that our members are corrupt. Even if some of our members have been arrested and they are in prison, there is a presumption of innocence… You cannot say somebody is a thief. Nobody is corrupt, if…
A delegation of clan leaders from the Buganda Kingdom flew to Namibia on Monday to visit Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who is currently receiving medical treatment in the southern African country. Duration and Delegation The team, led by Kyaddondo Kasirye Mbugeeramula (Nvuma), plans to stay in Namibia for five days. Other clan leaders in the delegation include Mawesano Deus Kyeyune (Ngaali), Sheba Kakande (Ngeye), Elias Lwasi Buuzaabo (Ndiga), Godfrey Natiigo (Lugave premier), and Walusimbi Mbirozankya (Ngeye). Committee’s Resolution According to a local Newspaper, The Daily Monitor, the head of the clan leaders, Mr Augustine Kizito Mutumba, explained that their…
Mr Anderson Burora, the former Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Rubaga, found himself in hot water after persistent attacks against Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Detectives arrested Mr Burora at his Nakawa Division home on Monday night, charging him with offences related to disturbing the peace of the Speaker. Police Confirmation and Charges Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesman Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed Mr Burora’s detention at the Central Police Station in Kampala, with an expected court appearance today. However, Mr Owoyesigyire refrained from detailing the specific offences. According to other police sources, the investigation is being conducted by Parliament police following…