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Parliament puts Uganda Revenue Authority bosses under spotlight over Ugx34.7 billion

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has expressed concern over the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) retention of funds during parliamentary committee’s meeting yesterday 10th July 2023. The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) raised apprehensions about the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to hold onto funds, as per […]

Ministry of Health assigns two laboratories to carry out DNA testing

Regarding DNA paternity testing, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, announced that no lab or facility can send DNA samples for paternity testing abroad without clearance from the Director General of Health Services and/or the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. Labs interested in conducting DNA paternity tests can apply for evaluation […]

The FirstLady Hon. Janet Museveni Commissions UNEB’s New Office, Storage Block

Education Minister who is also the Firstlady, Hon. Janet Museveni commissioned the New Stores and Office Block for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in Kyambogo, Kampalaon Friday 7th July 2023. On Friday, July 7, 2023, Hon. Janet Museveni, who serves as both the Education Minister and the First Lady, officially inaugurated the newly constructed […]

UPDF Joins Efforts to Combat Cholera Outbreak in DRC

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) puts efforts in addressing a cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The UPDF, part of the East African Regional Force (EACRF), joined forces with the local population to combat the disease. They focused on reestablishing safe piped water in the Tshengerero Cell to halt the spread […]

Senior Leader of ADF Killed in UPDF Operation against Rebels in Mwalika Valley

According to a statement by the UPDF deputy spokesperson, Deo Akiiki, a senior leader of the Amigo’s camp, Lubangakane, was killed on July 9, 2023, in Mwalika Valley. The operation against the rebels has been ongoing for the past three weeks after they attacked a secondary school in Lhubiriha Kasese on the Uganda-DRC border. One […]

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Commissioned Power Lines in Romogi and Arafa Sub-Counties in Yumbe District

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu visited Romogi and Arafa sub-counties in the Yumbe district to inaugurate newly installed power lines in the area. These sub-counties are part of a larger effort by the Ministry to connect rural areas in the West Nile region to the national grid through […]

Private Sector Output in Uganda Continues Expansion for Eleventh Consecutive Month

According to the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), Uganda’s private sector output has expanded for the eleventh consecutive month, despite a slight drop in June. The PMI, compiled by S&P Global from surveys sent to purchasing managers in various sectors, indicates a positive outlook for the next 12 months, with over 87% of respondents […]

Ugandans urged to learn, speak Kiswahili to promote regional integration

Ugandan First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community (EAC) Affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has urged fellow Ugandans to learn and speak Kiswahili (Swahili language) as part of efforts to promote regional integration and economic growth in East Africa. The Ugandan First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, […]

Government purchases 714 acres of Land for Residents in Gomba District

Government has bought 714 acres of land for residents of Gomba District, previously owned by Mr. Peter Wasswa. The lands minister, Judith Nabakooba, announced this during a meeting with locals in Gomba. The government has compensated Mr. Wasswa, and surveyors will soon be sent to measure the land. Residents are advised to cooperate with the […]