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Museveni pardons 143 prisoners

KAMPALA — A total of 143 inmates serving sentences for petty offences have been granted presidential pardon, following a formal communication from the Attorney General to the Uganda Prisons Service. The decision, made under Article 121(4)(a) of the Constitution, was relayed in an official instrument signed by the Attorney General and addressed to the Commissioner […]

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Gov’t releases Shs Shs529b or PDM capitalisation

Each financial year, government allocates over 1 trillion shillings to the programme that has faced some challenges despite the successes registered Ministry of Finance @mofpedU GOVERNMENT RELEASES UGX 529 BILLION FOR PDM: Finance Minister @MatiaK5 Yesterday,Government (Ministry of Finance and Economic Development  announced the release of the first tranche of UGX 529 billion for capitalisation

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GOVERNMENT READY TO PAY KITEEZI GARBAGE SLIDE VICTIMS – KCCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Ugandan Government is ready to pay compensation to the victims of the Kiteezi garbage slide as soon as the official valuation is completed, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki has assured. Speaking during a community meeting at Kiteezi Church of Uganda on Friday, Buzeki said that the government is

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Police patrols to go electric to combat climate change

Shadow Minister for Environment, Hon. Christine Kaaya, speaking during the Thursday sitting of the House Police patrols to go electric to combat climate change Government has unveiled a pilot programme to introduce electric vehicles for police patrols as part of efforts to combat climate change. The initiative was announced by the State Minister for Water

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Government seeks funding to bridge USAID Aid gap, releases UGX 163 Billion for Schools

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has revealed that the Ministry of Health is preparing a Cabinet memorandum seeking guidance from the Executive on sourcing funds to bridge the gap caused by the withdrawal of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding. While addressing the House during the Prime Minister’s Time on Thursday, March 6,

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Martha Karua decries rigorous body searches, harassment at military court

Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team addresses journalists after a court session where Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Lutale, were further remanded to Luzira Prison until December 10, 2024 KAMPALA – Martha Karua, the Kenyan lawyer representing Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Abeid Lutaale has Monday, December 2, 2024  protested the rigorous body searches she underwent

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Football mourns former FUFA President Era Mugisa

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is deeply saddened by the demise of Mr. Era Mugisa, who served as FUFA President from 1974 to 1976. Mr. Mugisa was a pioneering figure in Ugandan football, notably serving as Uganda Cranes coach from 1962 to 1964. His commitment and contributions to the development of football in

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KCCA SMART CITY AMBASSADORS LEAD WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION DRIVE

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) today hosted a waste and sanitation engagement at Kitante Primary School, drawing Smart City Ambassadors from all 857 villages of the city. The event, which kicked off at 10 am, is part of KCCA’s ongoing efforts to rally grassroots to adopt innovative and sustainable methods for managing solid waste.

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Uganda’s Government resolves to manage Garbage at Menvu, Dundu to be used for relocating affected families at Kiteezi.* Kampala 

KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka,Entebbe  Mayor  Rulinda Fabric Brad and Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi .Courtesy Photo. The Government of Uganda has resolved to immediately start the management of Garbage at Menvu to address the apparent challenges in Kampala metropolitan areas. This was resolved during a meeting chaired by the first deputy Prime Minister and

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MINISTER KABANDA SAYS SCHOOLS MUST ADHERE TO POLICY BANNING FEES IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

The Minister of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, has held a meeting with government school leaders in Kampala to address the contentious issue of school fees levies. The meeting was prompted by complaints from parents about the financial burdens imposed by some Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE)

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