Tag Archives: Posta

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has signed onto the Global World Postal Strategy that is aimed at reviving, sustaining and growing the postal sector, which is under pressure from the digital revolution.  The four-year strategy responds to the current market needs and sets out approaches on how the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Less than a month after the State House Anti-Corruption Unit swooped on Post Bank over embezzlement of funds, seven of its top employees including the bank’s MD Stephen Mukweli are now facing corruption charges at the Anti-Corruption Court. They were charged with abuse of …

By Joan Akello Finance minister halts renewal of contract, orders special audit A rift between members of the board of Uganda Posts Ltd (UPL) commonly known as Posta has left the re-appointment of the managing director in a balance. Mr James Arinaitwe’s contract expired on March 31 and was purportedly …

By Rukiya Makuma Ailing parastatal risks losing UN aid Cash-strapped Posta Uganda is on the verge of losing vital aid from a United Nations agency that helps improve postal services in poor countries because of alleged corruption in the parastatal. Although the money involved, US$ 76,747 (approx. Shs 190 million) …

By Rukiya Makuma Post office body lays off 200 workers but some return amidst allegations of corruption James Muganzi was one of 196 workers who were laid off by the Uganda Post Ltd, commonly called Posta Uganda, in May. When the termination benefits were calculated, Muganzi was among the top …