Tag: President of Uganda

Ex-Umeme Boss Tips new Management on zero-tolerance to corruption

As Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officially takes over electricity distribution from Umeme, outgoing board chairman Patrick Bitature has tasked the new management board to prioritize a zero-tolerance policy on corruption in ensuring the new...

Four people killed during Eid al-Fitr Celebrations —Police

National News

Police in Kampala have reported a number of fatal incidents that claimed the lives of four people during Eid celebrations. The Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson, SSP Patrick Onyango, attributed these occurrences to a range of causes,...

Religion

Canon Baalwa Consecrated 5th Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese

The Rt. Rev. Jackson Baalwa, who is now the fifth Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese of the Church of Uganda, at the extraordinary meeting sitting on August 13, 2024, at All Saints’ Cathedral Kampala, was elected to replace the Rt. Rev. Dr. Hannington Nsubuga Mutebi.

National News

Museveni Retains UCDA as an Independent Entity for Three...

The President of Uganda, Yoweri K. Museveni, has given an additional three-year extension towards the rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) before it is merged with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAF).

National News

KARAMOJA CULTURAL FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE PEACE IN THE REGION-...

The State Minister for Gender and Culture, Peace Mutuzo, has announced that the 9th edition of the Karamoja cultural festival will bring peace to people in the sub-region, more so the Karamajong and Itesots.

Religion

Newly Enthroned Karamoja Bishop Assured of Government Support for...

The leaders and people of Karamoja have demonstrated unity, strong leadership, and a genuine enthusiasm for development and socio-economic transformation.

Politics

Mao Unveils Plans to Contest for Presidency in 2026

In July 2022, the DP president Norbert Mao had a meeting with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who doubles as the NRM party chairman, where they signed a pact of cooperation.

Opinion

Ugandan Parliament is Corrupt despite Allegations of LGBTQ Promoters...

The lack of will to fight corruption and not listening to citizens, especially the youth who are grappling with unemployment and hopelessness, gives a ground and platform to the gay promoters to mislead them, and the demonstrations may be uncontrollable in the future.

Opinion

FIGHTING CORRUPTION: Between President Museveni and Speaker Among, whom...

The highest corruption levels in Uganda need a collective effort to be fought, and definitely President Museveni cannot succeed when the other arms of government publicly show that they support it.

Security