The proprietor of DEI Biopharma Limited, Dr Mathias Magoola has petitioned the court challenging the legality of Shs250 billion loan payments to Equity Bank Uganda and Kenya. In the case seen as Dr Magoola’s move to hide in court and run away from meeting his loan obligation to the bank, the proprietor of DEI Industries International Limited challenging Shs82.2 billion and $43.2 million outstanding loan, as inflated, extortionate and unconscionable. It is alleged that Dr Magoola acquired the loans to finance his businesses among them a medical plant at Matugga, Wakiso District which was commissioned by President Museveni after getting…
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Light at the end of the tunnel; The arrest of tycoon Francis Kahwa for grabbing 500 acres of public land in Butiaba marks a significant victory for the community and a step towards addressing the long-standing issue of land grabbing in Uganda. Kahwa’s actions, which involved forgery and false declarations, had left many victims in its wake, with some thinking he was “untouchable” due to his wealth and influence. The State House Anti Corruption Unit’s efforts to bring Kahwa to justice demonstrate a commitment to tackling corruption and protecting the rights of local communities. As investigations continue into similar allegations…
Lukwago’s warning about Kampala being a ticking time bomb highlights a deeper issue of governance and prioritization. The city’s struggles with waste management, drainage, road maintenance, and slum upgrading are not just a matter of funding, but also of political will and accountability. The fact that the Kiteezi landfill collapse has resulted in 35 deaths and counting, underscores the human cost of neglecting critical infrastructure. Lukwago’s call for reallocation of funds from non-essential areas to address these challenges raises questions about the government’s budget priorities and commitment to urban development.
The controversy in Butaleja district highlights the challenges in implementing the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) policies, which aim to provide free education to all. The clash between Assistant RDC Richard Kasozi and District Speaker Yunus Hamila exposes the contradictions in enforcing the ban on fees in government schools. On one hand, Kasozi’s stance represents the government’s commitment to free education, emphasizing that parents should only bear the cost of scholastic materials, uniforms, and extra requirements. On the other hand, Hamila’s argument underscores the reality on the ground, where teachers rely on the small fees collected…
The proposed Alcohol Control Bill’s rejection may have been influenced by concerns over its potential economic implications, such as double taxation on businesses and reduced revenue from limited sale hours. The Bill’s rejection was largely due to constitutional concerns, particularly the potential violation of Article 93(a)(2) regarding financial implications on the consolidated fund. The Bill aimed to address public health concerns, such as curbing illicit trade and prohibiting alcohol sales to minors, but its rejection may hinder efforts to regulate the alcohol industry. The alcohol industry’s influence may have played a role in the Bill’s rejection, as major manufacturers supported…
PARLIAMENT: Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Hon. Theodore Ssekikubo, has expressed concern over the delay by the top leadership at Parliament to include his censure motion on the Order Paper. The motion seeks to censure four Commissioners over the Shs1.7Bn Service Award, which was lawfully passed by Parliament and upheld by the High Court earlier in the week. Ssekikubo noted that the 14-day deadline for tabling the motion before Parliament is drawing closer, with the last day being Monday, August 19, 2024. He remarked, “We don’t see any item about the censure motion on the Order Paper, and the days…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard. Mukono, Uganda: Important to Note; Statistics has it that, on a daily 12 women die due to childbirth related complications in Uganda which translates to a maternal mortality ratio of 169 per 100,000 live births which is worrisome, there are various reasons that favilitate these statistics. Then, about 287,000 mothers and four million children die annually due to preventable pregnancy and child birth complications, almost 95% of these deaths occur in developing countries. On a daily, close to 800 women die in developing world that translates to nearly one maternal death every two minutes.…
We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the family, the entire media fraternity and the nation at large, upon the sadden loss of senior journalist Joseph Tamale Mirundi who passed on, on Tuesday 12th 2024. Tamale Mirundi is one of the esteemed former UJA Presidents who principally and greatly served the association in various capacities as Vice President from 1991-1994, Secretary for Labor from 1994- 1996 as well as the President from 1998- 2001. During his leadership, he strongly and passionately fought against the draconian Press and Journalist Act which he said was intended to undermine independent journalism, thereby advocating for…
Seoul, South Korea – On September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit will be celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards future strategies to promote global harmony. In 2014, the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, convened over a thousand global leaders from politics, religion, women’s groups, youth organizations, and the media from about 140…
Kumawood actor Ogyam has disclosed the failure of his second wife to perform some home chores made him divorce her. According to Oygam, he married his wife with the intention of her coming to help him in life but this wife had her own plans. He claimed that instead of his wife staying home and helping take care of the family she was always moving from one place to the other. Oygam claimed that his wife was only interested in attending funerals and weddings neglecting all the work at home including cooking. He continued that since he didn’t want to…