Author: Claude Muhi
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Shock details of Isimba plant shutdown emerge
Lawmakers have said that corruption and connivance are to blame for the shutdown of Isimba hydropower plant. The Members of Parliament were responding to the statement by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa on the emergency shutdown of the plant. The 183 megawatts Isimba Hydropower power plant in Kayunga district experienced…
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Shock as Uganda Airlines CEO fails to present academic papers
The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise (COSASE) has embarked on a process of evaluating the curriculum vitae and qualifications of Uganda Airlines’ top management. This followed the failure of the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jenifer Bamuturaki to present her academic papers before the committee chaired by Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi on Thursday,…
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I am qualified to run Uganda Airlines-CEO Bamuturaki
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) chaired by Nakawa West Member of Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi on Wednesday, 17 August 2022. She was accompanied by other officials from the…
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ICT ministry wants Computer Misuse bill dumped
The Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance wants the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill 2022 withdrawn. The Permanent Secretary, Dr Aminah Zawedde said that her ministry is in the process of bringing a holistic and encompassing bill that will address gaps in the Acts governing the ICT sector including the current Computer Misuse Act…
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Uganda Airlines staff salaries shock nation
The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) has given Uganda Airlines one month to come up with a staff structure after it emerged that several officers are being paid exorbitantly. And Ugandans are rightly shocked by the mind boggling monthly wages. Officials from Uganda Airlines led by their Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki appeared before…
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Mike Tyson pictured in wheelchair at Airport just weeks after he claimed his death is ‘coming really soon’
He recently shocked fans by claiming his ‘expiration date’ is ‘coming really soon’ – and Mike Tyson’s appearance in a wheelchair will do little to ease the fears of those who worry about him. Tyson, 56, posed for selfies with fans and was wheeled through the terminal at Miami International Airport Tuesday. The iconic heavyweight…
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4 kidnap, child trafficking suspects arrested
The Directorate of CID in close coordination with Directorate of Operations, Crime Intelligence and Greater Masaka Police, have in custody 4 suspects, highly linked to the alleged kidnap, trafficking with intent to forcefully marry, a 14-year-old girl victim from Kabuta LCI village, Mayanja Parish, Kakuuto Sub-county, in Kyotera district. The 4 suspects include; Kigundu Augustine,…
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Legislators drive for better health in Busoga
Members of Parliament on the Committee of Health have promised to lobby government for better health services in the Busoga Sub-region. The legislators made the call following an incident that highlighted the glaring gaps in the health sector within the region. The incident involved a woman, Lydia Nekesa who lost her baby and uterus due…
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Museveni phones Ruto as world leaders congratulate Kenya’s President-elect
Leaders from across the divide have congratulated President-elect William Ruto with Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni calling the new leader. Museveni made the phone call yesterday evening before taking to Twitter to congratulate his friend. Museveni is Ruto’s mentor. President Museveni praised Mr. Ruto for winning in the statement on Tuesday, assuring him of a strengthened relationship…
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Shs100 million PDM cash earmarked for parishes
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning) Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, has revealed that some parishes will, in the Financial Year 2022/2023, receive more money than others under the Parish Development Model (PDM). The minister made the revelation while presenting a statement to the House on the status of implementation of the…