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Uganda: I'm Stable and Recovering in Narobi Hospital, Says Mayor Lukwago
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Friday said he was in a stable condition and on course to full recovery following his admission at the Nairobi Hospital last week. Mr Lukwago on Friday morning posted photos of himself taking what he described as a health walk within the confines of The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya.
Uganda: West Nile Uncovers Tourism Potential, Tasks Govt to Act
West Nile's tourism potential remains untapped over the years, with government and local leaders doing little to improve the sector, Daily Monitor has established. The available sites are in a dilapidated state with poor road connections and no signposts to direct tourists. Some of the potential sites include rivers Enyau, Ala, Ora, and Kochi, which drain into River Nile in the east.
Uganda: Nup Party Retreat Opens in Jinja
Newly elected legislators from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party will convene today at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel for the first time since the January 14 General Election. Sources close to NUP told Daily Monitor that the agenda will focus on guiding the new MPs on the party's main objective ahead of the swearing-in ceremony in May.
Uganda: Govt Lists 1,300 Missing People
The government yesterday said it has arrested about 1,300 suspects in relation to the November 2020 protests and 2021 General Election violence. None of those picked up, however, is a security operative, although security forces, according to the government's own admission, shot dead 54 people while suppressing the violent demonstrations in and around Kampala.
Uganda: Government Launches 150kms of Oil Roads in Bunyoro
Government has commissioned a network of about 150kms of roads in Buliisa and Hoima districts. The roads, which were rehabilitated to first class gravel at a cost of Shs26b, are intended to facilitate movement in Bunyoro Sub-region as the government moves to explore oil. The Minister for Lands, Ms Beti Kamya, while launching the roads in Buliisa on April 8 and Hoima on April 9, said the projects are a testimony of government's commitment towards equitable sharing of the oil resource.
Uganda: First Lady, Parliament to Honour Onyango
The parliamentary committee on education and sports on Thursday heard that Education Minister Janet Museveni will soon honour Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango who retired this week. State minister for sports Hamson Denis Obua made the remarks while appearing before the aforementioned committee. He was responding to questions from Members of Parliament raised about three players who have retired recently.
Uganda: Over 200 Nup Party Supporters Released
At least 222 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have been released after spending more than four months under security detention around the country. NUP party leaders, who spoke to Daily Monitor yesterday on condition of anonymity, claimed they have documented up to about 158 names of supporters who have been dumped in different places while others have been granted bail at different courts.
Uganda: Police Sit On Graft Case Against Two of Their Own
Two senior police officers have not been produced in court four months after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) sanctioned charges of corruption and abuse of office against them. The cases against the two officers stem from alleged theft of fuel and materials for construction of Kabaale International Airport in Hoima City.
Uganda: Azira Rushes Through Cranes Exit Door
Mike Azira has become the latest Uganda Cranes player to retire in the aftermath of the national team's failed attempt to qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations. The midfielder, capped 10 times for Uganda, sent his letter to the Fufa president Eng Moses Magogo yesterday, days after Captain Denis Onyango called it quits. "Playing for the national team has been an honour and I am grateful for the opportunity you gave me to represent my country and my family," Azira, 33, writes.
Uganda: Suspected Jinja Career Criminal Arrested for Impersonating Police Commander
Police in Jinja have arrested a 39-year-old suspected career criminal on allegations of impersonating the Kiira Regional Police Commander (RPC), Mr Dauda Hiriga, while visiting factories and soliciting money for fuel to carry out security operations. Mr Abbey Ngako, the Kiira Region Police Spokesperson on Tuesday said Police have been looking for the elusive suspect since last year for allegedly committing a string of crimes.
Uganda: Acholi Cultural Leaders Pass By-Law On High Bride Price
In 2018, Komakech, now 37, perceived the idea of asking his partner for a hand in marriage. To him, marrying his partner at the youthful age of 17 was a dream. "I come from the Payira clan and we treasure the marriage institution as one of our cultural values," Komakech says. The teacher by profession and a resident of Gulu City was asked to pay Shs22m in cash as part of the bride price and 14 head of cattle, plus goats and chicken.
Uganda: Govt Declines Calls to Relax Curfew Hours
Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda yesterday declined to grant a request from Members of Parliament to drop the curfew to allow the Muslim community observe their Ramadan prayers. Dr Rugunda said the country is already experiencing a new wave and has identified new coronavirus variants which are stronger and affecting young people. "These variants have been identified in a number of tests in Uganda. Some of them are causing more morbidity and mortality. We do not have too many weapons against Covid-19.
Uganda: Judiciary Unveils Uniform to Fight Corruption in Courts of Law
The Judiciary has unveiled uniforms to be donned by all support staff as one of the key strategies aimed at curbing corruption clogged within the justice dispensing system. This, a according to the Permanent Secretary of the Judiciary, Mr Pius Birigimana, indicates that there's a deeper commitment by the Judiciary to fight the vice. "It takes a lot of imitative to fight corruption and this is one of the many measures we have as the judiciary on fighting the corruption.
Uganda: Interest On Govt Domestic Debt Hits Shs1.5 Trillion
The government has in a space of one year spent more than Shs1.5 trillion on domestic debt servicing as the country grapples with constrained resource envelop amid growing spending appetite. In December last year, the total stock of outstanding government domestic debt increased by 27.3 per cent [Shs 22.127 trillion] from Shs17.376 trillion in December 2019.
Uganda: Govt Warns Schools Over Violence On Children
The State Minister for Primary Education, Ms Rosemary Seninde, has warned schools against violence against children as the country moves to fully reopen the education sector. "We have been dealing with schools and teachers who are still committing violence against children. It is something that demoralises children. We have made sure that schools stop corporal punishment because it is not the only way to discipline children.
Uganda: 85 Nup Party Supporters Released
At least 85 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have been released after spending more than four months under security detention around the country. Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, the NUP spokesperson said yesterday that they have been documenting cases for over three months now.
Uganda: Q&A - Why Denis Onyango Quit Uganda Cranes
Kampala — After over 80 Uganda Cranes caps, winning the best club accolades on the continent, and playing at two Africa Cup of Nations, Denis Onyango bowed out this week. But you will continue seeing him in Mamelodi Sundowns colours in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in South Africa and in continental club football. His contract at the 2016 Caf Champions League champions goes on to 2023, and he remains one of the most important players at Masandawana.
Uganda: Domestic Arrears Now At Shs35.4b
Central and local government domestic arrears now stand at Shs35.4b, according to Ministry if Finance. Whereas there was a reduction in local government domestic arrears, central government arrears grew by 13.2 per cent, according to a report prepared for Parliament by the Ministry of finance. However, there was a marked reduction of close to 53 per cent of local government arrears, indicating an improvement in handling of debt due to suppliers and service providers.
Uganda: There Have Been No Abductions By Ugandan Security - Kutesa Tells UN
Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa has told the United Nations Security Council that there have been no abductions and kidnappings by Ugandan security operatives amid public outcry over disappearances of especially opposition supporters during and after the 2021 general election. "...
Uganda: Coffee Earnings Grow By Shs40b
Coffee earnings have hit $50.5m (Shs187b), the highest performance in more than three years. According to a report by Bank of Uganda, coffee earnings in February grew by Shs40b up from $39.7m (Shs146b) earned in January, which indicated a 21.4 per cent increase. Mr Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority managing director, yesterday said the performance could have been an increase in prices, which rose to the highest average since 2017/18.
Uganda: Absa Bank Offer Shs50m for Tokyo Games Preparations
By Makhtum Muziransa Athletes bound for the Tokyo Olympics are delighted and hopeful after the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) began the 100-day countdown to the Games yesterday. Boxing trio of Catherine Nanziri, Shadir Musa and David Ssemujju as well as world 800m champion Halimah Nakaayi, all spoke with enthusiasm as UOC began its final lap to Tokyo yesterday. "The Games are on. You can't imagine what we are going through," remarked Nakaayi, who will be at the Olympics for the second time.
Uganda: MPs Query Shs490b Budget for Parish Model Project
Lawmakers on the Budget Committee have questioned government's planned expenditure of Shs490b under the new Parish Model project that is meant to eradicate poverty among 68 per cent households across the country. While defending the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2021/2022, Finance minister Matia Kasaija said the money is meant to benefit 10,460 households across the country and each parish would get about Shs40b for agricultural production.
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