Dr. Aminah Zawadde assumed the position of the Ps. Ministry of ICT and National Guidance on July 15th, 2021 replacing Hon. Vincent Waiswa Bagiire who had been the permanent secretary for the ministry since November 2016. Dr. Aminah Zawedde is among the seven (7) reappointed as permanent secretaries for their respective ministries by President Yoweri Museveni for another three years. The reappointment was confirmed by the Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe, saying that the President indeed had renewed the contracts of the permanent secretaries, Dr. Aminah Zawedde inclusive. The appointees are Ramathan Ggoobi (Finance), Adolf Mwesige (Clerk to Parliament),…
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BIG BOOST: The newly launched CN Sugar factory in Namayingo district is expected to benefit over 2000 people directly and indirectly. The factory, which was launched by Vice President Maj. Gen. Jessica Alupo, has brought excitement to the locals in the Busoga Subregion. Although the factory is still under construction, with only 50% complete, it has already employed over 600 people as potters, transporters, gardeners, builders, and loaders, among others. The factory’s manager, Kakungulu Rashid, expressed optimism that the factory will greatly benefit the locals, the entire Busoga Subregion, and Uganda at large. Namayingo District Chairperson, Ronald Sanya, highlighted the…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s leader of the leading Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Party and musician, Bobi Wine, has announced the passing of his grandfather-in-law, Mzee Ernest Nvunganyi. In a heartfelt message on his social media handle, Bobi Wine expressed his condolences and sought divine comfort. “I regret to announce the passing of my grandfather-in-law, Mzee Ernest Nvunganyi of Rukanda, Rwentobo-Ntungamo District. May the almighty God receive his gentle soul,” Bobi Wine wrote. Mzee Nvunganyi, a resident of Rukanda in Ntungamo District, was a respected member of the community and a patriarch of the family. His…
Credit: Capital FM. In Summary The changes aim to enhance governance and administration at the local level Namulindwa Pheovene has been appointed RDC of Katakwi. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reshuffled Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) countrywide. The changes, which take effect immediately, aim to enhance governance and administration at the local level. New appointments and transfers have been made, with some districts receiving new commissioners while others have their incumbents replaced. In the reshuffle, Namulindwa Pheovene has been appointed RDC of Katakwi, while Rtd.Maj. Katamba Godfrey becomes RDC of Kayunga. Nalubega Mariam Seguya takes over as RCC of Kibaale, and…
Without doubt, Sheema Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro’s recent car accident on the Kabwohe-Kitagata road has sparked renewed concerns about road safety in Uganda. This is not the first time the MP has been involved in a serious road accident, having survived a deadly crash in 2013 along the Masaka Road. Nyakikongoro’s latest accident, which left her with injuries and her personal assistant and driver hospitalized, raises questions about the state of Uganda’s roads and the measures in place to prevent such accidents. The incident highlights the need for urgent attention to road safety, particularly on highways like the…
The devastating road accident on the Masaka-Mbarara Highway, which claimed the lives of seven people, including a Gateway Bus driver, has raised concerns about the state of road safety in Uganda. The early morning collision between a bus and a Fuso lorry highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the need for affirmative stricter traffic regulations. According to SP Michael Kananura, the accident was caused by the bus driver’s attempt to overtake a line of vehicles, resulting in a head-on collision with the oncoming truck. This tragic incident could have been avoided if the driver had exercised caution and adhered…
At the burial of Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a veteran Ugandan journalist and political analyst, the political commentator Frank Gashumba offered words of wisdom to Tamale Mirundi Junior, son to the deceased, urging him to exercise caution and maturity in his future endeavors. Gashumba’s advice came from a place of concern, as he acknowledged that Junior’s father, his main protector, was no longer around to shield him. Gashumba’s speech was a poignant reminder of the complexities of growing up and finding one’s place in the world. He shared a personal anecdote about a past clash with Junior, which ended with Junior…
The family of Prof. Kiddu Makubuya, a former Attorney General of Uganda, has confirmed his passing on Monday morning after a prolonged battle with a severe illness. He was 75 years old. In June, rumors circulated about Makubuya’s demise, but the family promptly dismissed them, stating that he was still alive and receiving treatment. “Prof. Makubuya is not yet dead… it is only his health handlers that can pronounce him dead,” said William Ntege, a family member, at the time. A Distinguished Career Born on July 30, 1949, Makubuya was an accomplished legal scholar and practitioner. He graduated with a…