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August 22, 2024

MPs criticise colleagues for withdrawing censure motion signatures

A controversial decision by two Members of Parliament (MPs) to withdraw their signatures from a motion to censure parliamentary commissioners has ignited political tensions within the Ugandan Parliament. The motion, spearheaded by Rwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo, aimed to hold the commissioners accountable for alleged corruption and misconduct. The withdrawal of support by MPs Chemaswet …

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Treasury reports continued economic improvement

The Ugandan economy continues to show signs of improvement, as highlighted by high-frequency indicators in the Treasury’s July 2024 economic performance report. Business executives remain positive and optimistic about the current business environment. The report also noted a 1.1% appreciation of the Ugandan shilling against the US dollar, with the average mid-rate improving to Shs3,705.85/USD …

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Two Jinja education officials remanded for diverting UPE funds

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded two Jinja City education officials to Luzira Prison on charges of diverting Universal Primary Education (UPE) capitation grant funds. Mr Haruna Muloopa, a senior education officer, and Samuel Ngobi, assistant sports officer, pleaded not guilty to charges of abuse of office before Grade One Magistrate Christopher Opit. The …

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Health Ministry launches emergency operation centre in Karamoja

In response to the recent outbreaks of measles and anthrax in Karamoja, the Ministry of Health has launched the Karamoja Public Health Emergency Operation Center. Located at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, the center is designed to coordinate rapid responses to disease outbreaks and enhance the region’s overall public health preparedness. The new center, the seventh …

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Uganda, EASF sign MOU on early warning , response

Uganda, through its department of disaster preparedness in the Office of the Prime Minister, has formalized a partnership with the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on early warning and early response initiatives. The signing, which took place at Hotel Africana, concluded a significant meeting between EASF and …

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Museveni to headline South Africa investment symposium

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Branch in South Africa is set to host its inaugural symposium aimed at attracting investment to Uganda. The event will take place on September 27-28 in Johannesburg. This symposium marks a shift from the branch’s previous focus on political mobilization. According to the branch chairman, Mr Isma Luzige, the conference …

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Museveni welcomes African Union team for agriculture summit in Kampala

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has held discussions with the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment,  Ambassador Josefa Sacko, who paid a courtesy call on him this afternoon at State House Entebbe. Ambassador Josefa Sacko was accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries,  Frank Tumwebaze. President Museveni …

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