Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has asked his government to fast track the withdrawal of a United Nations peacekeeping mission to ensure it begins at the end of the year, he said at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. The mission, called MONUSCO, took over from an earlier U.N. operation in 2010 to help quell insecurity in the eastern part of the Central African country, where armed groups fight over territory and resources. But its presence has become increasingly unpopular in recent years for what critics say is a failure to protect civilians against militia groups, sparking deadly…
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Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Mehmet Fatih Ak has said that Türkiye will continue to bring the best investments and sustainable development to Uganda to create jobs and boost the local economy. “We will continue to share our know-how and expertise with African countries to support the welfare of the Ugandan people and the country’s development,” he said on Tuesday. That was after an announcement by President Yoweri Museveni who said a Turkish construction company would build a modern indoor sports complex in Kampala. “I welcome the proposal by Summa, a Turkish construction company, to construct a modern state-of-the-art multipurpose indoor…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a crackdown on passenger service vehicles (PSVs) that do not have dustbins on board. This move by NEMA is part of its anti-litter campaign, which carries the tagline ‘Yonja Uganda’ and aims to combat littering. Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, the Executive Director of NEMA, presided over the campaign’s launch and highlighted its goal of curbing littering while reminding residents about its detrimental impact on the environment. The campaign is set to extend its efforts nationwide. Barirega explained, “NEMA is leading a public anti-littering campaign to address the growing problem of littering and illegal…
After heavy rain flooded parts of Kampala on Wednesday, some people on social media are calling for Jennifer Musisi, the former Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), to come back. Jennifer Musisi left her job at KCCA in 2018 and started working as a consultant. But now, many are remembering her determined way of getting things done. Videos of cars underwater and malls flooded on social media have made people miss her leadership. George Ruzibiza said, “Even though Ugandans criticized Jennifer Musisi in the past, I can understand why they want her back now. This situation should remind…
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Adson Atuhaire, the Deputy LC5 Chairperson of Kiruhura District, has been arrested over allegations of raping a 20-year-old student of Bishop Stuart University. As per the police statement, the incident occurred on September 8, 2023, around 2 p.m. in Rwentondo Village, Kakoba Ward, Mbarara City. Atuhaire exchanged contact information with the victim after she provided directions to the Golden Leaf Bar. They were traveling in a Toyota Premio with registration number UAT 238Q. Later that evening, he contacted the victim and offered to take her out for the evening. He picked her up from her hostel in Kakoba Kyapatoni Cell…
Kigali, (AFP): Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in elections due to be held next year. “Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Kagame, who has ruled over the country with an iron fist for decades, told Jeune Afrique, a French-language news magazine, in an interview published online on Tuesday. “I am pleased with the confidence that Rwandans have placed in me. I will always serve them, as long as I can,” the 65-year-old was quoted as saying. The Rwandan government in March decided to synchronise the dates for…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has collected Shs 256 billion by utilizing the Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR), a tool that facilitates the sharing of tax-related information between countries. During the opening of the second Peer Review on EOIR at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, URA’s Commissioner General, John Musinguzi, disclosed this achievement. Musinguzi highlighted that EOIR has played a pivotal role in detecting and deterring tax evasion and fraud, promoting voluntary compliance, and enhancing the URA’s understanding of taxpayer operations. Additionally, Musinguzi mentioned that Uganda currently holds a rating of “Largely Compliant” from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development…
Police in Oyam District is hunting for a 14-year old teenager for allegedly stabbing her father to death. It is alleged that the suspect in the wee hours of Wednesday stabbed the deceased, Emmanuel Otim who returned home drunk. Preliminary investigations indicates the deceased found his wife sharing the bed with the daughter prompting him to pick a quarrel with his wife. The quarrel later turned into fight prompting the 14-year old to pick a knife and stab the father. North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema said the deceased was stabbed on the thigh and around his…
Pinnacle Security Limited has launched state-of-the-art fire tenders and rapid intervention trucks adding to their fleet for efficient fire safety, management and emergency fire response portfolio specifically in the Oil and Gas Sector under the Tilenga Project. The Swedish manufactured Scania fire engines have unique specifications, capacity and features such as twin hose reels, blues/siren, Godiva pumps hence able to transport firefighters, water and carry equipment for firefighting operations to any incident, fire drills and rescue missions. This fleet of equipment also comes with specialized functions for wildfire suppression, aircraft rescue, firefighting and technical rescue fitted with sirens and emergency…