Author: Ali Ruralire

Maj Gen David Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), has lauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), for establishing a strong and professional army. “In a very special way I want to take this opportunity to thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for establishing and building the UPDF from a small force to a mighty, professional and capable army that is able to defend the Constitution and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda,” Maj Gen Mugisha said. He made these remarks at the SFC…

Police in Kassanda are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on June 19, 2024 at around 1330hrs in Namilyango village, along Mityana-Bukuya Road. The accident involved an Isuzu forward truck, Reg no. UBA 605A, silver in color, which was traveling from Mityana Town to Bukuya with market vendors on board. The driver, who has not been identified, lost control of the vehicle on a slope, causing it to overturn, resulting in the death of 11 people on the spot. Others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for treatment. The scene of crime…

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has equipped 34 business startups with knowledge on their rights and obligations, business formalization, tax incentives and non-tax incentives offered by Government. In a one-day training session held at Motiv Bugolobi, URA aimed to educate startups on the importance of formalizing their businesses, maintaining accurate records and leveraging tax incentives to boost their growth. Andrew Bukenya, a tax education officer noted that by training startups, URA seeks to encourage tax compliance and support them in becoming sustainable and profitable enterprises. “You need to register your businesses with Uganda Registration Services Bureau(URSB), acquire a name and also…

Robert Ezati, 57, of Adim Parish, Beliafe Subcounty, in Uganda’s West Nile District of Terego, has endured years of agonizing helplessness while others clear trees to make room for tobacco plants to thrive in his area. Since then, the district and the areas around it have experienced significant environmental degradation due to climate change. Drier spells have become more frequent, and once-high-yielding crops now hardly yield enough for a respectable harvest each season. For about ten years, Ezati who was distressed by the impact pondered on what to do to save a situation so dire. “I stopped the people from…

Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among has revealed that Paul Akamba (Busiki County) who was recently kidnapped from premises of High Court, after initially securing bail is currently held up at Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters, answering to fresh charges to another crime he is accused of. Last week, MPs Yusuf Mutembuli; Lwengo Woman MP, Cissy Namujju and Paul Akamba were sent on remand to Luzira prison for allegedly soliciting a bribe from Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) boss Mariam Wangadya. Also, CID summoned MPs Michael Mawanda and Ignatius Wamakuye Mudimi, over their alleged involvement in corruption and theft of funds meant…

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has partnered with Menigte Farms (MeFarms) Limited to revolutionize the goat farming industry across the country. In a Memorandum of Understanding signed at NARO’s headquarters in Entebbe on Tuesday, the two organizations aim to advance research, breeding, management, and commercialization programs for goats, ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of quality goat products for both domestic and international markets. The MoU was signed by NARO Director General Dr. Yona Baguma and MeFarms’ Managing Director Mr. Kule Brian on behalf of their respective organizations. By leveraging NARO’s extensive research capabilities and MeFarms’ practical farming expertise, the initiative aims to…

The National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) has dropped all Parliamentary Committee chairpersons and deputies who are NRM leaning to be dropped. CEC also directed the Government Chief Whip to advertise all sectoral committee positions. The decision follows allegations of corruption at parliament of Uganda. CEC also resolved that all committee chairpersons and deputies who have served two or more terms be removed from their positions. Recently, parliament has been under intense fire following corruption claims, with some members battling corruption cases at the Anti-corruption court. Some of the committees affected by the leadership shake-up include Trade Committee,…

The Bank of Uganda, has liquidated and revoked the license of Mercantile Bank Limited. Ordering it wind up operations. “In exercise of its powers under Sections 99 and 17 (b) & (f) of the Financial Institutions Act, 2004, as amended, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has, effective today, June 18, 2024, placed Mercantile Credit Bank Limited under liquidation, revoked its license, and made an order for the winding up of its affairs,” a statement from the bank has read. The central bank noted that the action is necessary after it determined that the continuation of Mercantile Credit Bank Limited’s activities…

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has cracked down on tax evaders flouting tax laws. Acting on intelligence, the team conducted a week-long operation in areas of Namayiba bus park, Gayaza, Kayunga and Nakasongola lake shores, targeting evaders and smugglers. The operation resulted in the interception of a significant quantity of goods, worth millions, which had been smuggled into the country to avoid paying taxes. At Namayiba Bus park, the team uncovered Spaghetti that was hidden under a bus from Burundi, while several rolls of textile material were retrieved from a residence in Magere. In Kayunga and Nakasongola, the tactics changed…

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, met with His Excellency Mauro Massoni, the new Italian Ambassador to Uganda, this afternoon at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussion focused on matters of mutual interest between Uganda and Italy, with both leaders acknowledging the long-standing historical ties and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. While Uganda and Italy have maintained diplomatic relations for years, the signing of a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation in 2020 significantly enhanced the relationship. During the meeting, Gen Kainerugaba extended a warm welcome…