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10:43
10:43

Mao Urges Political Leaders Not to Abandon Voters 4 2

Speaking at the ongoing Northern Uganda Peace Week Mao at Koboko Catholic Parish on Wednesday, Mao said that the leaders have failed to consult the electorate on issues affecting the district.
08:23
08:23

Deputy IGG Accused of Environmental Degradation, Torturing Police Officer abuse of office

“On 19h January 2025, our client, in the execution of his duties, inspected a suspected dumping/degradation of the environment contrary to Section 55 of the National Environment Act Cap 181, Laws of Uganda that restricts the use of wetlands. Upon further inquiry, he found that the degradation was being orchestrated by Mrs. Arın Muhairwe, Deputy Inspector General of Government, who admitted to owning the land,” the letter obtained by our reporters reads in part.
07:56
07:56

More than 10 Aspirants Eye Kawempe North MP Seat area 2 2

Moses Ali Jjemba, an NRM carder and a resident of Mbogo Village in Kawempe North, said that he is contesting to bridge the political gaps in Kawempe North, which he seeks to fill.
16:55
16:55

4,149 Scrapped from Public Service Payroll in Cleanup Drive 1

According to the circular, the deactivation of 4,149 employees from the public service payroll includes 2,967 employees who failed to attend the second round of the validation exercise, 15 employees suspected to be ghost workers, 557 employees who continued to receive salaries after retirement or resignation, 368 employees confirmed to have absconded but remained on the payroll, and 242 deceased officers whose records were still active after their deaths.

Business and finance

09:09
09:09

Katakwi Commission New Weekly Cattle Market to Increase Revenue Collection social service 4 2

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of Katakwi District, Moses Oonyu, stressed that the business community’s reluctance to pay taxes hinders progress. He urged businesses to comply, stating that development benefits Ugandans when taxes are paid.
09:05
09:05

Entebbe Leaders Commended For Uniting On Development Projects World Bank 6

Entebbe Municipality Deputy Resident District Commissioner Hakim Kiriggwa expressed his satisfaction with the political unity for development. He highlighted that hunger does not discriminate between supporters of the ruling party and the opposition and that the government's development objectives are intended to improve household incomes.
19:10
19:10

CSBAG Urges Better Climate Budgeting Compliance 1

According to the CSBAG Executive Director, Julius Mukunda, the Climate Change Budget Compliance Assessment Report of 2024 indicates that the alignment of the 2024/2025 Budget Framework Paper to climate change integration averaged at 62 percent, which he said was moderately satisfactory.
17:56
17:56

Museveni Blames Poverty on Reluctance to Embrace Gov't Programs 1 1

Museveni argues that, despite the success stories witnessed by beneficiaries of government-led development programs, some members of the public have opted to listen to detractors rather than pushing for their general welfare improvement.