Government Procures 60 New Ambulances to Enhance District Hospital Services
The Ministry of Finance has announced the acquisition of 60 new ambulances that will be distributed among district hospitals nationwide. The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, made the revelation while addressing Christians at All Saints Church in Nyamweru Subcounty, Rubanda District.
The allocated ambulances are aimed at improving the transportation of patients, particularly those requiring referral services, and increasing overall efficiency within the healthcare system. Minister Musasizi emphasized the significance of these new ambulances in meeting the demands of...
Bunyoro Emyooga SACCOS Urged to Tap into Oil and Gas Opportunities
Emyooga savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) in Bunyoro sub-region have been challenged to prepare themselves for the opportunities in the oil and gas industry that are set to be lucrative in the Albertine Graben, where most of the exploration and production activities will be based.
The call was made by Badru Mugabi, the Hioma Resident City Commissioner, while welcoming Emyooga SACCOS leaders from West Nile, who were on a visit to benchmark the best practises of Emyooga groups...
IGG launches probe into alleged corruption at Ministry of Energy
Betty Kamya, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), has initiated an investigation into claims of syndicated corruption and abuse of power within the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
She stormed the ministry's offices yesterday at Amber House, claiming that they had received information from a whistleblower and that the investigation would have an impact on rural electrification projects, where some ministry officials, particularly those in the procurement office, are accused of engaging in various corruption scandals.
Kamya also seized documents...
IGG orders Ministry of Energy PS To Produce Accountability After Impromptu Inspection
Beti Kamya, IGG, inspected the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development after a whistleblower alleged Rural Electrification Programme malfeasance, prompting the spot check. The Ministry's permanent secretary, Engineer Irene Bateebe Pauline, has been asked to provide accountability documents for three years.
Uganda has no specific security threat, Brig Gen Kulaigye dismisses UK terror alert
Security agencies across the country are on high alert to avert any possible terror threat targeting both local and foreign nationals in Uganda.
Responding to the UK Government's warning in its foreign travel advice on Sunday, that terrorists are likely to carry out attacks in Uganda, the Defense Ministry spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye said the Government of Uganda cares for the security of all those within its boundaries. He however urged citizens to be vigilant and work with security...
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...