Kampala, Uganda | PWATCHUG| The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has blamed President Yoweri Museveni for inadequately funding the Electoral Commission. Oulanyah said this while meeting officials from the Electoral Commission led by its Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, who complained of lack of funds to hold elections in seven …
Read More »Since it was signed by experts, I signed – Syda Bbumba
Kampala, Uganda | PWATCHUG| Former Energy Minister, Syda Bbumba has feigned ignorance of the content in an oil production sharing agreement that led to a $157 million tax waiver to Tullow Oil Company. Bbumba is in the eye of the storm after President Yoweri Museveni, while meeting legislators on the …
Read More »Press freedom under pressure
World notes worsening situation in Uganda, cites Stella Nyanzi saga The constant attacks on journalists by security operatives have seen Uganda drop 10 places in the just released 2017 World Press Freedom Index. Uganda stands at 112, down from the 102nd position it occupied last year with a global score …
Read More »BANKING: Centenary, Barclays see better days ahead
Look to heavy investment into technology to reverse slow 2016 growth Centenary Bank and Barclays Bank of Uganda Ltd registered slower growth in profits for the year ending December 2016 but the managers say that is no problem and instead remain positive about the future. Centenary’s profits grew by 8.2% …
Read More »KCCA eyes firmly on sealing Uganda Super league title
Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) need just a point in the remaining three league games to officially retain the Uganda Premier league title. Ahead of the league game against Lweza FC at Phillip Omondi stadium on Tuesday, KCCA FC prime target will be making sure they clinch …
Read More »Uganda steps up nuclear energy plans, experts visit China
Uganda energy officials engage China partners on nuclear energy development Uganda has called for partnership with China in the area of nuclear energy development for peaceful purposes. “Plans have been made in Uganda to have clean and safe energy generation sources with nuclear being one of them”, said Prisca Boonabantu, Undersecretary …
Read More »NGOs team up to help Ugandan acid-attack survivors
Julie Bukirwa an acid survivor and a mother of two has told of her story of physical, social and emotional pain after the acid burns she suffered. She has called upon government to come up with strict laws on acid sale in Uganda and also heavy punishments for the perpetrators, writes Jimmy Siya. Two …
Read More »Court of Appeal confirms MP Rabbi, Bishop Okabe and Kiiza
Three Justices of Court of Appeal today made three key rulings in regard to ongoing Uganda parliamentary election petitions. They confirmed the election of FDC’s Sizomu Gershom Rabbi, NRM’s Bishop Patrick Okabe and Ernest Kiiza. MP Rabbi confirmed Three Justices of Court of Appeal have confirmed the election of FDC’s Sizomu …
Read More »Ambassador Wagidoso completes tour of duty in China
Uganda’s outgoing ambassador to China Charles Wagidoso has said a lot had been achieved in strengthening the relationship between the two countries, including the exchange of high level visits. He said their has also been increased cooperation in the areas of investment promotion, infrastructure development, industrialization and human capacity development between Uganda …
Read More »Who is behind Uganda’s new terror gangs?
Police insiders going rogue? They call themselves the Bakijambiya (Machete gang) and they pounce in the wee hours of the night. They come with pangas, iron bars, nails on wood clubs, and big knives. They chop and clobber their victims, steal their money and portable property, and rape the women …
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