OFFICIAL: Katuntu, Mapenduzi Join NRM Party After Abandoning Opposition Bankruptcy
Abdu Katuntu, the legislator representing Bugweri County and a renowned opposition politician has defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
MP Katuntu is one of the Forum for Democratic Change founders and a former UPC supporter who is serving his 5th term in parliament was welcomed to the NRM caucus on September 6, 2023, by President Museveni during the NRM caucus meeting.
Katuntu, a politician who has been in Parliament since 2001, is an experienced legislator and astute lawyer with...
ISO Deputy Boss Cautions Fishermen Against Immature Fishing
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization, ISO Col Emmy Katabazi has cautioned fishermen in Kalangala district to stop immature fishing as the only way to release themselves from the shackles of poverty.
“When you get small fish of two grams from the lake and deny it to become 4kgs, so you can earn in dollars, then you are going to remain poor. Avoid premature and illegal fishing methods,” he added.
He warned head teachers who send ghost lists...
Uganda, Bangladesh Agree to Enhance Military Collaboration
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Force, UPDF and the Bangladesh Armed Forces have agreed to enhance mutual military collaboration.
This was resolved during a special meeting held between the UPDF Chief of Joint Staff Policy and Strategy Maj Gen Bob Ogiki and the delegation from the National Defence College of the Bangladesh Armed Forces War College led by Captain B. M. Hassan Mahmud.
The meeting took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters...
Museveni, NRM Historicals Applaud Late Gen. Aronda for Enhancing Army Discipline
President Museveni Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and top historicals of the National Resistance Movement have commended the former Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Aronda Nyakairima for enhancing army discipline during his tenure in office.
This was during the first Kampala Defense and Security Expo 2024 that kicked off on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, and will run until September 12, 2002, under the theme “celebrating the life of Hon. Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, a paragon of revolutionary sacrifice, Pan-Africanism, courage, and an accomplished...
KALANGALA: ISO Boss Promises to Fight Corruption in PDM
Col Emmy Katabazi, the deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization has pledged to fight all forms of PDM related corruption in Kalangala district and the country at large.
He said that PDM funds are meant for the poorest, however, the people meant to deliver the funds to the beneficiaries are asking for bribes and spending their money.
“Every year, the NRM government releases Ugx 100 million to give 100 people in each parish at district level. That means in...
Col. Katabazi Commends World Vision for Upholding the Standards of NGOs
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has thanked the World Vision for upholding the standards of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), contrary to other organizations.
Col. Katabazi said this while addressing a team of 30 officials from World Vision at Brovad Sands Lodge, Sese Islands, in Kalangala on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
“I am happy with World Vision as an individual and as an organization because most of the NGOs do not do what is written...