Author: Temiteo Okwakol

IN SUMMARY: Ministry of Finance, in a rigorous documented procedure, authorized the reallocation (virement) of Shs1,3bn from the Cooperatives vote to finance various critical expenditure shortfall in the Ministry of Trade. On September 9, 2023, the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija in a letter copied to the Auditor General and Accountant General, authorized the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade, Ms. Geraldine Ssali to reallocate Shs1,381,906,074. “We have reviewed your submission and observed the need for your smooth operation during the FY 2022/23. In this regard, Shs1,381,906,074 should be considered for reallocation,” said Kasiaja. The ministry was allocated a non-wage budget…

JERUSALEM: The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua on Monday addressed the 20th All Nations Global Christian Government Leaders Summit 2023 in the Israeli holy city of Jerusalem. Obua, who led a delegation of Christian Government leaders from Uganda, is representing the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among at the annual convocation that draws Christian leaders from all over the world. “As a team of Christian Government Leaders from the Republic of Uganda, we bring y warm greetings from Uganda and specifically from the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among who was invited officially for this Summit but constituted this…

Torrential rains in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said on Sunday, warning that the toll could rise as Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed houses. The disaster occurred along the Congo River in the town of Lisal, in northwestern Mongala province, according to Mathieu Mole, president of the civil society organization Forces Vives. The victims lived in houses built at the foot of a mountain. “Torrential rain caused a lot of damage, including a landslide which engulfed several houses,” he said. “The results are still provisional because…

Jinja- The Kiira Region Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of a 40 year old man. The Kiira  Region Police spokesperson, James Mubi identified the deceased as Ismael Kakende, a resident of Mpumudde cell, Jinja North Division, Jinja City. Reports indicate that Kakende had won a betting prize of Ush. 300,000 after correctly predicting the score of the English premier league match between Arsenal and Manchester United. “After he received the money on Friday evening, he went to  a bar and lodge called lyagooba in Mafubira ward Northern Division still in jinja City where he ordered various types of Alcohol…

Lagu, 41, was pronounced dead on Monday morning at her home in Nabugabo. The “Ogumanga” hit maker has been battling heart and kidney complications for years. The news of Evelyn Love’s demise was confirmed by fellow artist and President of the Uganda National Musicians Association (UNMF), Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo in a post via X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning. “We took these pictures last Tuesday at the Jam Session and I can’t believe you are gone dear Evelyn Lagu,” Kenzo said in a brief post. “You have fought a big battle my sister and may your soul rest…

By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim. SOROTI. The Minister of Local Government,  Raphael Magezi has directed Soroti District Land Board board to immediately hand over the land file (documents) to the Soroti city authorities. Magezi made the directive while officiating as chief guest at the MP Ariko’s thanks giving prayers at St. Kizito Technical Institute Madera, Soroti East Division. The directive followed a matter raised by Simon Okiring, the city councilor for the eastern division, who also doubles as secretary for works and technical service at the city council. Okiring told the minister that the city has been denied access to assets…

 By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim. Ministry of education and sports has finally responded to the chaotic saga that exploded in Katakwi district involving top political leaders who clashed over government allocation of resources. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education,  Ketty Lamaro in a letter dated 22, Augast 2023 made clarity on the Education Consolidated Development Grant for Katakwi district Local government for the financial year 2023/2024, pronounced government’s position on the contentious matter. Lamaro letter indicated that Katakwi District Local Government has an approved development budget of Ushs. 4, 248, 804, 792 for the Financial year 2023/2024 where the sum of…

(L-R) Lydia Abenaitwe Programme Officer – Partnerships & Inclusive Employment – Light For The World,  Silvester Kasozi, Country  Director – Light For The World, Philippe Groueix, General Manager – TotalEnergies EP Uganda, Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, Deputy General Manager – TotalEnergies EP Uganda. TotalEnergies EP Uganda and Light for the World (LftW), have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote equal, inclusive, and diverse employment for all qualified persons and to eliminate discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. Under the MoU, LftW a global disability inclusion and development organization, will support TotalEnergies EP Uganda to streamline internal disability inclusion frameworks,…

By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim NAKAPIRIPIRIT. The 3rd Infantry Division of Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) has condemned the misconduct of one soldier that resulted in the loss of some cows in Nakapiripirit district. According to Maj. Moses Amuya, the acting UPDF 3rd division spokesperson, the incident happened on Sunday  17 September 2023 at around 1030Hrs, as Private Yofesi Baguma who was among the  security detail tasked to graze the impounded cows went on a shooting spree using his gun at Moruita protected Kraal, in Nakapiripirit District. As a result of his indiscriminate shooting, 18 cows died on spot while…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the national chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has pledged to support musicians by giving them funds and equipment to uplift their talents. The president, who was in the company of the first lady and Minister of education and sports, Janet Museveni, committed on Sunday while officiating at the launch of the colorful “Museveni Awooma” music album at Kololo  independent grounds in Kampala. The album launch was organized by singer Munamasaka Nsereko Emma. “I want to congratulate Munamasaka for using his musical talent to promote NRM and development. I first saw…