Tag: Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs

Court Sentences Two to Death, Seven to Life Over Susan Magara Murder

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The kidnappers held her captive for nearly three weeks, demanding up to $1 million before accepting about $200,000 (approximately UGX 700 million). During her captivity, they cut off two of her fingers and sent them alongside a video of her pleading for help to pressure her family into paying the ransom.

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

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Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.
Security

MODVA Registers 90% Achievements in Implementing 2021 NRM Manifesto

According to the ministry officials, by the end of the manifesto period, the MODVA will have delivered on 95% overall of its commitments, stating that the unmet commitments will be handled as follows: referral hospitals will be completed within this FY, unpaid pension backlog cases will have been paid by the end of the manifesto period, and housing accommodations for soldiers will have been partially addressed.
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Prepare for Life Outside the Military- Minister Oleru to...

The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Abason Oleru, has urged retiring officers to always prepare for life after the military. 
Security

Gov’t to Compensate West Nile Bank Front Ex-Combatants Worth...

The government of Uganda is set to pay around Ugx 5.1 billion to 4,901 ex-combatants of the defunct West...

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