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The Ministry of Defence is spending a total of Shs400 million monthly to fly troops to Somalia and other destinations following the grounding of planes owned by Uganda Air Cargo. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rosette Byengoma, told the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs that Uganda Air Cargo has been chartering flights for the job, and that government loses money because of the third party involved. Byengoma called for money to be made available so that grounded aircraft can be worked on. Officials from the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, led by Minister Jacob Oboth, were appearing…
Uganda continues to witness a transformative shift toward indigenous and global digital innovations. Last year, the ICT sector unveiled a 5-year digital roadmap to revolutionize Uganda’s technological landscape. Many players in the industry are benchmarking on this to harness the power of technology with various banks, unveiling several digital innovations to keep up with the times. Recently, a number of digital financial service platforms have sprouted. These include; online banking apps, phone wallets, and debit and credit cards such as VISA and Mastercard which are designed to increase convenience in banking and boost efficiency in service delivery by financial institutions.…
The Territorial Police in Rwizi Region and Mbarara North Division, have in custody 16 suspects, who form part of a criminal gang that has targeting pedestrians and other passengers on boda bodas, within the areas of Nyakinengo, Katojo, Migamba, Mwere, Koranorya-Kikade areas. They are armed with pangas and sharp implements during the ride-along attacks on boda bodas. Their main loot are smartphones, bags and wallets. The 16 suspects who were arrested on 24.3.2024 include; Bamushangamu Ponsiano, Nsubuga Sulaiman, Matovu Jawadu, Muhimbise Gaitan, Sunday Norman, Ninshasha Boaz, Ssekahinga Allan, Kiiza Abel, Wandera Fred, Tumusiime Crinerio, Kaweesa John,Taremwa Ivan, Ahimbisibwe Isma, Mwebaze…
The authorities in Kenya have begun releasing the remains of some of those who died in a cult which allegedly encouraged them to starve themselves to death. Some 34 bodies out of the 429 exhumed from the remote Shakahola forest in the east of the country have been identified with the help of DNA samples from their relatives. On Tuesday, seven were handed over to three families. Self-proclaimed Pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie preached an apocalyptic message that the end times were nigh. He’s accused of inciting hundreds of his followers to “fast” in order to see Jesus more quickly, something…
Kenya Airways, one of the biggest airlines in Africa, turned a profit in 2023 for the first time since 2017.Chairman Michael Joseph is quoted by the AFP news agency as referring to the $80 million (£63 million) excess as a “significant milestone”.The achievement was partially attributed to a more than 50% rise in revenue brought about by an increase in the number of passengers.Kenya Airways, which the government owns in part, has had a difficult past with significant debt and was severely impacted by the Covid pandemic’s aftermath.In a statement obtained by AFP, Mr Joseph stated, “These figures highlight the…
The Ugandan government has instructed all civil servants to spend two hours a week doing physical exercise to keep them fit and healthy. The directive was shared in a letter to government agencies from the head of the public service, Lucy Nakyobe, who said the sessions would “help save the lives of staff and reduce the disease burden”. The Government of Uganda also tweeted that the initiative will “tame the rising burden of lifestyle disease” in the country It comes two years after a national health survey showed obesity rates in the country had risen from 17% to 26% in…
According to the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, President Museveni is reportedly putting the finishing touches on his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who would take over as the nation’s future leader. The President simultaneously and widely changed the senior army leadership and made minor changes to the Cabinet, which some argue were intended to push the younger General even closer to the presidency. After being promoted to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi became the latest in a well-planned, albeit unannounced, scheme to get him inside the State House, according to some political observers. But Friday night,…
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has said that no one will force him into corruption because he has never been corrupt. Mr Mpuuga was responding to a letter addressed to the speaker of Parliament by NUP about their decision to withdraw the mandate and nomination of Hon. Mathias Mpuuga as Parliamentary Commissioner. “You will recall that on 22. December 2023, I notified you of the Party’s decision to nominate Hon. Mathias Mpuuga as Commissioner of Parliament in accordance with Section 2(2b) of the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 11(4) of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament,” reads the letter. The letter…
As part of its unwavering commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, MTN Uganda, under the auspices of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, proudly announces its latest endeavor – the construction of a borehole in Kyaka I, Kyaka I Kikuta village, Kyegegwa District. This vital project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, aiming to ensure universal access to safe and clean water. In a generous collaboration combining both resources and manpower, MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, contributed construction materials valued at UGX 13 Million. Additionally, MTN staff actively participated in the borehole’s construction, demonstrating the company’s hands-on…
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has said that he will not leave the National Unity platform. In a press conference held today at Parliament, Mpuuga affirmed that he is among the founders of the party and he is going nowhere. “I’m here to state that I’m a founder of NUP. I did not join NUP, I was a part of the founding blocks of NUP where I served as a Deputy President in charge of Buganda. I’m here to reaffirm I’m not leaving NUP,” Mpuuga said. He added; “At least nobody has moved me to the level of deserting a party that…