Tag: Office of the Prime Minister

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts

Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional

Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

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Nabbanja Announces UGX 18 Million Resettlement Package for Landslide...

The Prime Minister explained that the decision followed difficulties in securing large tracts of land within the sub-region for resettling affected communities.

Court

Ugandan Businessman Sentenced to18 months in Prison for Forging...

“The letter falsely claimed that the President had directed the Minister to renew Nation Oil Distributors Limited’s contract to continue managing MV Kalangala for another 15 years. Male allegedly delivered the forged letter to the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and the offices of Nation Oil Distributors Limited in Ndeba,” SHACU said.

Environment

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE...

According to a comprehensive new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a disaster related to weather, climate, or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years, killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily.

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MP Urges Govt to Aid Pakwach Students, Teachers with...

The Pakwach District Woman Member of Parliament Jane Pacuto has requested the government provide motorized boats to the teachers and students in Pakwach district, arguing that the bursting of the R. Nile has made access to education difficult.

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OPM Relocates 242 Bududa Households to Bunambutye Resettlement Site

The Office of the Prime Minister, through the Department of Relief and Disaster Preparedness, has flagged off the relocation of 242 households from Bududa District to Bunambutye Resettlement Site in Bulambuli District.

Health

Adjumani General Hospital Opens Modern ICU Facility Worth UGX...

The new Intensive Care Unit facility, funded by the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) and implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister, features 14 intensive care beds, surgical and emergency rooms, and examination areas to serve both nationals and refugees.

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