Uganda’s Immigration Department Refutes US Army Officer’s Entry Denial Claims
Ugandan Immigration Department has denied the claims made by Lieutenant Colonel Frank Musisi, a Ugandan-born US military officer, regarding his alleged denial of entry into the country. Musisi alleges that immigration officials at the International Airport mistreated and harassed him upon his return to Uganda.
In a local radio interview on February 13, 2024, Simon Peter Mundeyi, the immigration spokesperson, dismissed Musisi's claims, stating that his conduct upon arriving at the airport was unprofessional. Consequently, immigration officials merely requested that...
EFC Microfinance Clients Receive Compensation
The Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPFU) has begun compensating depositors of EFC Uganda Limited Microfinance, which was liquidated by the Bank of Uganda in January due to liquidity issues.
During a press conference at the DPFU offices in Kampala City on Monday, February 12, 2024, 374 depositors received a total of Shs10 million, while 779 customers shared Shs125 million.
These payments were made to individuals who had deposits below the Shs7 million compensation limit.
Compensation for a second category of depositors,...
Internal Affairs Ministry Raises Concerns About Surge in Illegal Migration in the Country
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has expressed growing alarm over the significant rise in the number of illegal migrants residing in the country. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the ministry, addressed the press earlier today February 12, 2024, shedding light on this concerning trend.
Between July and December 2024, the Ministry reported a staggering 1655 arrests and subsequent investigations into foreign nationals residing unlawfully in Uganda. Mundeyi revealed that the majority of these individuals were found to be lacking the...
Venezuelan Ambassador Praises Museveni’s Leadership, Seeks Alliance
During a courtesy visit at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Headquarters, the Secretary General of the NRM, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, affirmed that H.E Fatima Fernandes Juarez, the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Uganda was willing to strengthen ties with NRM and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, the ruling party of the South American nation.
This meeting happened February 12, 2024 and Todwong said that NRM is ready to strengthen its ties with the ruling...
Over 200 KCCA Officials Join Leadership and Patriotism Course for Socio-Economic Transformation at Entebbe
Over 200 officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have gathered at the Intelligence Training Institute in Entebbe for a one-week course on leadership and patriotism. The course is being attended by councilors, coordinators, mobilizers, and even persons with disabilities from the five divisions of KCCA.
The Commandant of the institute, Major Jones Rugumya, explained that the objective of the course is to provide the participants with essential knowledge and skills in leadership that will enable them to contribute...
Kenyan Marathon World Record Holder Kiptum Dies in Road Accident
 Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a traffic accident in the Rift Valley on Sunday night at around 11pm, cutting short the promising career of the man who wanted to run the marathon below 2 hours.
The 24-year-old set the world record at the Chicago Marathon in October with a time of two hours and 35 seconds to surpass the mark of 2:01:09 run by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin in...
