The East African Community (EAC) partner states have been urged to consolidate the gains of unity and cohesion in a bid to ensure a united community which will unlock the potential for local solutions to shared problems.According to the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, the workings of the Common Market Protocol have not […]
CAPTION: A section of troops display target boards after the tactical demonstration Major General Don William Nabasa, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has highlighted the vital role of continuous training to ensure troops are prepared for the complexities of mission execution. CAPTION: Maj Gen Don William Nabasa addressing […]
Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce a single tribunal under the National Tribunal Bill, 2024, on grounds that it contravenes Article 152 (3) of the Constitution.The Bill was intended to repeal the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, the Electricity Disputes Tribunal Act and all other Tribunals established by law.The Bill was tabled for a Second […]
JINJA – European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda have highlighted the essential contributions of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to regional peace and stability.This commendation came during their recent visit to UPDF Colleges in Jinja, where they met with the Commandants of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC – U), Senior Command […]
By Our reporterLegislators have voted to proceed with the Second Reading of the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to mainstream the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.The National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is among several other Bills for rationalisation of agencies and reducing public expenditure.The […]
PARLIAMENT – The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has tasked the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development to present before Parliament, the accountability of the Shs263.33 billion invested in Roko Construction Company.In July 2022, the government acquired preferential shares in Roko Construction Company as part of an equity investment to keep […]
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga has flagged off the Fourth Aviation Component which will replace the Third Aviation Component currently on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia after a successful year-long mission.The ceremony took place at the Soroti Air Force Wing on October 18th, 22024. Addressing […]
By Our reporter AGAGO – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has learnt of the nasty and regrettable incident in which a soldier Private Amenoy Bonny of UPDF shot dead three innocent civilians and injured two in Agago district.The gruesome incident happened on 20 October 24 at around midnight in Ngora East village, Ngora Parish, Paimol […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has made a case for the placement of staff affected by the ongoing rationalisation of government agencies.In a meeting with officials from the Public Service Commission (PSC) led by the chairperson, Agnes Kabogoza-Musoke, Speaker Among said leaving the affected officials jobless and without compensation will affect […]
