UPDF confirms Gen Kale Kayihura, nine other Generals set for retirement
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces has confirmed that the Former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura is among the nine other Generals lined up to retire from the force this month. Kayihura, a four-star General, is the most senior of the ten retiring senior military officers. The UPDF Deputy Spokesperson, Col. Deo Akiiki said whoever is asking about the status of Gen Kayihura should know that he is set to retire this month.
“What I can confirm is that...
Joint Security kills 3 ADF terrorists in Kiboga
The Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT) has put three suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists out of action. Security first arrested Shaqur Othuman in Kampala, who led them to colleagues’ hideout in Toondo village, Nsala parish, Lwamata Sub-county where a fire exchange ensued. Another suspect from Kampala was gunned down, recovering a submachine Gun –SMG AK47 with serial number 48016669.A Ugandan passport in the name of Shaqur Othuman was also found at the suspects’ house.
Lt Col Katabazi tips student leaders on patriotism, nation building
While offering a lecture of opportunity to student leaders who were attending the Kampala Capital City Mid-term Students Leaders Conference organised by Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) at Nabisunsa Girls School on July 01, 2023, The Deputy Director General of Internal Security Organization (ISO), Lt Col. Emmy Katabazi urged them to embrace the right ideologies of Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, Democracy and Socio-economic Transformation by working towards nation building. Katabazi cautioned them against getting involved in un-developmental issues but work towards...
Government will support Judiciary to expand use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, says President Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Traditional African Jurisprudence method that he said aims at establishing the truth, building harmony and fighting impunity in societies. The President made the remarks on Monday while presiding over the opening of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) summit in Kampala. He noted that the current legal system that was introduced by the British colonialists many times, leads to cover up of mistakes by lawyers, promoting impunity, as well as breaking societies and relationships....
SOUTH SUDAN: Over 10,000 refugees flee Sudan
More than 10,000 people havehave been registered as refugees in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict in Sudan, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has said. 130,000 people have fled into South Sudan since the fighting started in April and most of them were South Sudanese returning home. Reports say the latest influx continues to compound a dire situation as the arrival numbers are projected to continue to increase as fighting continues.
TANZANIA: Parliament approves 44.39 Trillion Budget
Tanzanian Parliament has approved a record 44.39tri/- Budget for 2023/24 after a week of debate over proposed plans to enhance social and economic development in the country. National Assembly Speaker Dr. Tulia Ackson announced that 354 MPs or 95 percent voted in support of the proposed budget that was tabled by Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba on June 15, 2023.