Col. Katabazi Tasks Youths to Embrace Mindset Change, Discipline for Effective Social Transformation
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization, ISO Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has tasked young people to embrace mindset change and discipline in order to achieve social transformation in the country.
Col. Katabazi was on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, addressing the student leaders during the annual district students council siting for Buvuma district at Nairambi Seed School and was organized by the Uganda National Students Association, UNSA.
The student leaders’ council sitting was attended by all three secondary schools, including...
Corruption Undermines State Institutions-Brig. Isoke
Brig Gen Henry Isoke, Head of the Anti-Corruption Unit State House Uganda (SH-ACU), has stressed that corruption undermines national institutions, generates grievances among the citizens, and erodes state legitimacy.
He made these remarks on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, during an interaction with officers at an advanced intelligence course at the School of Military Intelligence, Migyera.
“It also escalates crime and instability, which affects service delivery,” he stated.
During his speech, he highlighted that corruption is a threat to national security since it...
KCCA NUP, FDC Councilors Physically Clash During Council Meeting
A fight broke out during the Kampala City Council Authority meeting in the city hall following a disagreement between the councilors from the Forum of Democratic Change (FDC) and the National Unity Platform on the report of waste management in Kampala.
The meeting held on September 17, 2024, at the KCCA city hall in Kampala was meant for Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago to present a report on waste management in Kampala but did not show up.
Drama ensued when NUP councilors...
Government Extends Amnesty to Kayunga Ex-Rebels
A total of 15 former rebels in Kayunga district have received amnesty from the government of Uganda.
While handing amnesty certificates to the former rebel combatants of the 1972-1979 civil wars on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at Busaana Sub County headquarters, Amina Munuulo, the Amnesty Commission regional coordinator, said the initiative aims to build peace and reconciliation to help former rebels return to civilian life.
Munuulo also revealed that the commission is working towards supporting former rebels to return to civilian...
Parliament Pays Tribute to Cheptegei, Urges Action on Domestic Violence
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has led Parliament in paying tribute to former Olympic athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei. Cheptegei died in Kenya following a petrol attack by her former boyfriend.
Rebecca Cheptegei who died about two weeks ago, was a cross-country, long-distance and marathon runner who represented Uganda on national and international competitions, winning a couple of medals.
Tayebwa described her attack as unfortunate and called for critical solutions to end domestic violence in Uganda.
The deputy speaker made the...
Jinja High Court Gets Video Conference System
Jinja High Court has acquired the video conferencing system to improve access to justice, enhance the administration of justice, and strengthen the judiciary’s capacity to serve the people more efficiently.
The new facility was launched on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, by the Deputy Resident Representative United Nations Development Program, Ian King, in Uganda.
The video conferencing system allows for witness testimonies and hearings to be carried out at a distance without having to physically transfer detainees to the courtroom.
King said he...