Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has made a statement regarding the circulating media reports on Non-Tax Revenue Utilization at the ministry. Here Is what You Need To Know: Statement from the Ministry regarding Non-Tax Revenue Utilization at he Ministry of ICT. The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has noted with concern malicious online media reports regarding a September 2023 request to utilise the Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) collected by one of our line agencies. This is to CLARIFY that the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development early this year granted…
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Great project out there. The speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anitah Among together with her husband, Hon. Moses Magogo have spent the whole day today in Bukedea Inspecting the sports facility. The facility is located in Bukedea opposite Bukedea Comprehensive Secondary School, which also belongs to Speaker Among. The newly constructed Stadium has both a running way for athletics and football, the facility also has an annex with a swimming pool and a basketball Quote. According to the Engineers, the works are expected to be completed in the next one month.
Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has defended the procurement deal where more than Ugx900 was spent on purchasing two vehicles. According to a statement from the Ministry, two vehicles, and not one were purchased “ensuring transparency and accountability” adding that “all requisite approvals, and processes were adhered to.” The Sunday afternoon statement defended the procurement process as having followed proper guidelines to the dot. “We acknowledge the reports regarding the procurement of vehicles at the ministry of ICT and National Guidance which alleged the purchase of a single government vehicle for…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Bunyangabu County Legislator Hon. Kamukama Davis Araali spent most of this week’s time with his electorates back in Bunyangabu District in Toro Sub Region supervising government programs there. The Legislator told this website that he is duty bound to establish how government programs are faring in his area of representation adding that it’s stipulated in his roles as a member of Parliament of Uganda. While there, he revealed that, he was able to physically visit some farmers who are beneficiaries of programs like NAADS, Parishes Development Model (PDM) others like Emyooga,…
Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 11th Parliament, Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has survived death after a helicopter in which he was being carried was involved in a nasty crash on Saturday evening. The good news is that Tayebwa is okay and all he had traveled with. “Dear all, my colleagues and I are all okay. No one is hurt,” Tayebwa said in a social media post via X on Sunday morning. This publication also understands that the deputy speaker who earlier on Saturday attended a state function in Nebbi, West Nile, had travelled to Bushenyi by chopper to grace the Kuhingira…
Kigezi ‘s Natasha Nyonyozi is now a Queen. Nyonyozi enjoys traveling, reading, yoga, swimming, art, and digital creating. A dynamic accountant with a love for travel and creativity, she credits her parents as her greatest inspiration, guiding her with their wisdom and support. Natasha Nyonyozi (23) from Kabale District in southwestern Uganda, and an accountant by profession, was crowned Miss Uganda 2024 on Saturday night. The news has sparked jubilation across social media, with Ugandans congratulating her on this achievement. Nyonyozi has made history as the first Miss Uganda from the Kigezi region in Western Uganda. The crowning ceremony took…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Under the theme ‘Enhancing East African Competitiveness in Global Value Chain’ the International Community of Ankole (ICOA) has organized a precursor of the October Convention in Boston. The ICOA which was conceived and initiated two years ago will be holding a 4-day Investment & Trade Expo 2024 in Boston State, United States of America. The Expo will be focusing on many essential areas say, tourism in East Africa and Africa, culture and heritage reminding themselves of African values, market expansion platforms, innovations and inventions, IT (New Technology like AI), Value Addition knowledge,…
Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has unveiled a revised electoral roadmap, setting the stage for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. Justice Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the EC, announced on Wednesday that nominations for both elections will take place between September 17 and October 3, 2025. Credit: kmaupdates.com “We are committed to ensuring a transparent and well-organized electoral process,” Byabakama stated. “Nominations will be held from mid-September to early October 2025, followed by campaigns starting in the second week of October.” The presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for January 12, 2026. In preparation, the EC will begin the demarcation…
Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo saw their team tactics take a dent when Martin Magengo Kiprotich fell off the pace early on. Aregawi and Kejelcha again increased the rhythm through the halfway stage, the main pack now cut to 15. Barega was back at the helm with 10 laps to run, Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed and Kenya’s Benard Kibet muscling their way through to sit on Kejelcha’s shoulder. As Cheptegei and Fisher made their way up through a bunching pack, Kejelcha was again on hand to offer a spurt of acceleration. Into the last kilometre, Aregawi took up the running, but the…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On a cool Friday afternoon, the Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament Hon Kamukama Davis Araali paid a courtesy visit to Kabale Muslim Primary School in Kibiito Sub County in Bunyangabu District. The legislator’s main purpose for the visit was to check on the progress of the school, plan together with school officials as well lobbying for the school. He commended the valuable work witnessed at the school. Addressing the Legislator, the Headteacher of the school stressed that they successfully organized donors conference where they raised funds to construct staff quarters. ‘We are…