By Sudhir Byaruhanga Reporter NTV Uganda Kampala, Uganda: In this interview with Nation Media Group reporter Sudhir Byaruhanga, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, said Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba should stand against his father, President Museveni, but they (National Resistance Movement party) would defeat him, like they have defeated other groups before. You have been in Parliament for some good time. If you look at the 11th Parliament, what do you have to say about the quality of debate in that Parliament? I normally follow the debate on television. Parliament is big, and I have said before, there is…
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Kampala, Uganda: In February, the Minister of Finance, Mr Matia Kasaija, signed an agreement with the coffee exporter for the production and export of coffee products, which the two lawyers said was illegal. Court has dismissed a petition challenging the agreement between the government and Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited. Justice Emmanuel Baguma of the High Court on December 22, ruled that the matter was brought before court prematurely. “I, therefore, do not find any reason whatsoever to interfere with the matter which is being investigated by Parliament. It is my view that Parliament should be left to do its…
Kampala, Uganda: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader, Patrick Oboi Amuriat, condemned the increased attacks on security forces and demanded an official explanation from the Commander in Chief President Yoweri Museveni. Amuriat’s remarks were contained in his end-of-year message about key highs and lows that transpired in the political arena. He asked the government to beef up security in areas where police stations and outposts were merged following recent attacks on security installations in various parts of the country. Amuriat warned that these mergers only prompted potential criminals to take advantage of the situation and terrorise vulnerable communities. “The…
By Charles Katabalwa/Umoja Standard. Kawempe, Kampala-Uganda: The hospital was opened early July 2021 and it has been a hive of activity fitting it with various equipment it had 4(four) nurses 1(one) doctor, 1 (one) clinical officer 1(one) lab technician and other casual workers was started give primary heath services to low income earners in Kawempe North, South and other parts of Kampala irrespective of their religion, tribe or political affiliation. The hospital, which is the size of a two-bedroomed house is where most of the medical equipment Segirinya donated then went and through his network of donors, kept receiving various…
Sembabule, Uganda: Sembabule district has approved the creation of new administrative units in the area despite the ban by the Ministry of Local Government. Last year, the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi issued a circular to all district chairpersons and Mayors informing them of a suspension on the creation of new administrative units in villages, parishes, sub-counties, divisions, municipalities, and districts. According to the circular, the suspension was derived from cabinet deliberations on how government can reduce public expenditures and instead use the resources committed to other productive sectors. Despite the guidance, the sub-county councils have gone ahead to…
Kampala, Uganda: The applicant’s counsel submitted that the applicant is challenging the decision of the respondent contained in resolutions dated 6th December, 2022 because it is depriving the applicant of his position as President of Uganda Medical Association and the process leading to his suspension or removal is tainted with illegality and procedural impropriety. It was counsel’s contention that there are serious issues to be determined and that the case is not frivolous or vexatious. The High Court in Kampala has temporarily blocked the ejection of Dr Samuel Oledo as president of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA). At a December…
Kampala, Uganda: The Inspectorate of Government will publish a shame list of corrupt public officials in two months. The list will include implicated officials and those who have failed to implement recommendations from the inspectorate of government, or the court rulings arising from corruption and abuse of office cases. These include chief administrative officers, CAOs, and officers from ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya, says that the inspectorate is consolidating information about the implicated officers for publication. She notes that whoever would not have updated their records with the IG, will appear…
Banjul, Gambia: Gambian authorities have foiled a military coup attempt and arrested four soldiers plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow’s administration, the government said on Wednesday. The Gambian Armed Forces High Command arrested four soldiers linked to the alleged coup after a military operation on Tuesday, it said in a statement. Coup attempts are not uncommon in the Gambia, a tiny West African country of 2.5 million almost entirely surrounded by Senegal, which is still reeling from over two decades under former president Yahya Jammeh marked by authoritarianism and alleged abuses. Jammeh himself seized power in a coup in 1994…
Kaweweta, Nakaseke: The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Brig. David Mugisha has called on soldiers to put their military training to practice in order to protect Ugandans. Brig. Mugisha made the call yesterday at Samora Machel Special Forces School in Kaweweta, Nakaseke District during the passing out ceremony of SFC soldiers. The speech was delivered on his behalf by the SFC Director of Training, Col. John Bosco Asinguza. The Director of Training presented awards to the best performing students. The award of the best overall was scooped by Peterson Ocheng while that of the best in the field…
Luuka, Uganda: Police have arrested a Special Forces Command (SFC), deserter on allegations of plotting to attack Luuka Central Police station . The suspect has been identified as Samuel Mulondo (formerly registered as RA 217246) who was arrested yesterday Wednesday while impersonating as an Islamic cleric and seated outside Luuka central police station. His arrest followed prudent enquiries by the area police leadership, who became suspicious of Mulondo alias Mulondo Abdul. Police picked interest in Mulondo after he started frequenting the police station for over a week without any viable reasons. One of the officers who spoke on condition of…