James Isabirye, a 62-year-old pensioner from Kamuli district local government, faces the daunting task of repaying Sh16 Million, which was mistakenly deposited into his account during the 2021/2022 financial year. This revelation came to light during a faceoff between Kamuli District local government officials and legislators from the local government public accounts committee. An audit query revealed an overpayment of Shillings 17.4 Million to three pensioners, with Shillings 16 Million inadvertently credited to Isabirye’s account. Prossy Kasiko, the principal human resource officer of Kamuli District, admitted to approving the overpayment, which was subsequently endorsed by the chief administrative officer, Tappy…
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Makerere University and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are elated to announce the Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 held under the theme, “Fostering Innovation for Uganda’s Transformational Development” in an effort to showcase outstanding youth innovations and youth enterprise. The Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 will be held on 6th and 7th October 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility. The Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 is being sponsored by MTN Uganda with Start Hub Africa as the curator for all the knowledge sessions in the two-day Expo. A brief overview: Since its humble beginning in 1922, Makerere University…
Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) party president, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, widely known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested by soldiers at Entebbe Airport. Reports of his detention have been confirmed by the NUP party, raising concerns about his safety. COURTESY VIDEO RECORDED AT THE TIME OF THE VIOLENT ARREST OF PRESIDENT @HEBOBIWINE BY THE REGIME OPERATIVES AT THE ENTEBBE AIRPORT. PIC.TWITTER.COM/6EDST0M4MT — NATIONAL UNITY PLATFORM (@NUP_UG) OCTOBER 5, 2023 Eyewitnesses at the airport reported a heavy military presence as Bobi Wine arrived from an international trip. Soldiers surrounded him and swiftly apprehended him, before driving him away in an undisclosed location.…
Five people accused of stealing cows to pay for bride price are in police custody in Kazo District. The District Police Commander, Philip Mukasa, has identified the main suspect as Bright Muhereza, aged 34, a resident of Omutebbe in Nkungu Sub-County, Kazo District. It is alleged that Muhereza, who was the groom, was assisted by the four suspects to steal the cattle. Mukasa suspects that these four are part of a larger network involved in cattle theft in the district. Muhereza claims that when he visited his wife’s home last month to pay the bride price, he was asked to…
Musicians represented by the Ugandan National Musicians Federation (UNMF) have petitioned Parliament, urging the amendment of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act of 2006. In their petition, presented by Phiona Nyamutoro (NRM, National Female Youth Representative) during a recent plenary session, the musicians argue that the 17-year-old law is outdated, especially given technological advancements and evolving international standards. Their primary concern revolves around the inequitable distribution of revenues generated from caller-back tunes, a practice that they believe disproportionately benefits telecom companies at their expense. The petition states: “Your petitioners, who are contributors to the creative industry, assert that the current…
The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) has endorsed the decision to prohibit the use of national identity cards as collateral for loans from money lenders. UMRA Executive Director Edith Tusubira said the practice is illegal based on Section 69 of the Registration of Persons Act 2015, which states that national IDs remain government property and cannot be used to secure personal loans. Tusubira’s comments came after the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) issued a legal alert warning Ugandans against using their IDs as collateral. This followed an incident in September where police arrested two suspects for breaking into T.M.K…
A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay. FIFA reached an agreement Wednesday between soccer’s continental leaders to accept only one candidate for hosting the 2030 tournament in six countries, the sport’s governing body said. The Spain-Portugal bid grew to add Morocco this year and now also includes long-time bid rivals Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. All six national teams will get automatic entry to the 48-team tournament, FIFA said. A key lure…
Kalungu district authorities are under fire to explain the circumstances under, which a ghost teacher has been picking salary for the past sixteen years. The Public Accounts Committee on Local Governments in Parliament has tasked Prosy Nalumansi, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide a detailed report on this irregularity, which was uncovered in the Auditor General’s report for the year 2022. In his audit report, Auditor General John F. Muwanga revealed that the district has a phantom employee who has been on the payroll for sixteen years, drawing a salary using falsified appointment details, resulting in financial loss. According…
Police have commenced investigations into circumstances under which Godfrey Mbona, the treasurer of Kira Municipality was found dead in his office. Police said the incident occurred earlier today, on October 4, 2023, at the Kira Division offices situated in Bulindo, Kira Division, within Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. “According to initial reports, it is alleged that Mr. Godfrey Mbona arrived at work in a normal state. However, during his lunch break, something unusual occurred,” said Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire. “Upon returning from lunch, some of his colleagues noticed that he had locked himself inside his office,” he…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Investment and Privatization Minister Evelyn Anite noted that Banks are very bureaucratic and the processes are very tedious for them to be able to lend the money, she believes that they have to simplify the rules and regulations for anyone to be able to access this money. “We have to move away from collateral off on the land titles to equity financing that would be able to support and jumpstart our economy and make it to grow faster because the SMEs do not have those huge collaterals but even those who have the…