Mufti Mubajje Calls for Increased Inclusivity in Govt Jobs for Muslim Graduates
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shabban Ramadhan Mubajje, has urged government to expand employment opportunities for Muslim graduates, stressing the importance of "raising the national cake" to guarantee equitable access to jobs and economic prospects for them.
Sheikh Mubajje made the remarks during the 52nd anniversary of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) held at the Old Kampala Secondary School Playground on December 12, 2024, where he reflected on a broader commitment to inclusivity within Uganda's socio-economic landscape.
The Mufti expressed...
Journalists urged to spearhead Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Uganda
The Uganda AIDS Commission has urged the media to take a leading role in the fight against the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic, emphasizing that the media is a powerful tool for raising awareness, shaping public perception, and driving policy change.
The Commission challenged the media during the AIDS Symposium Uganda organized by the Nation Media Group (NMG) on December 12, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
Robert Mutumba, the Assistant Commissioner of the Uganda AIDS Commission, highlighted that the discussions at the...
Operation Structures of ISO will Stamp Out Corruption in PDM-Ggoobi
The Government has stated that deploying operatives of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) as second-line monitors for the implementation of the Paris Development Model (PDM) will help eliminate corruption.
This was revealed by Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary and secretary to the Treasury and the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development while addressing journalists at the Ministry headquarters on December 11, 2024.
In 2022, the government undertook to implement the Parish Development Model, as the latest livelihood improvement program, targeting...
Progress of Works at Africa Coffee Park in Ntugamo is Visible-LOP
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party spokesperson and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has expressed satisfaction with the progress of works at the Africa coffee park in Ntungamo.
While speaking to the media on December 12, 2024 Ssenyonyi noted that their visit to Ntungamo showed progress of the coffee park project and unlike other projects, the progress was visible.
“Unlike other projects where the government has injected billions of tax payer’s money, the coffee project in Ntungamo shows...
Nile Perch Smuggler Caught with Phones Worth UGX 1.9B in Unpaid Taxes
In a significant breakthrough for Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement alert team a notorious Nile Perch smuggler has been apprehended with a staggering haul of over 3,800 unaccustomed mobile phones valued at UGX 1.9 billion in tax.
The operation led by Team One of URA took place in a warehouse in Old Kampala following a tip-off from a newly recruited confidential informant.
According to the URA enforcement alert team in a statement on December 12,2024, this seizure highlights the ongoing challenges...
Plea Bargain Program Reduces Overcrowding at Malukhu Prison
Malukhu Government Prison in Mbale City has received relief through the Plea Bargain Camp aimed at addressing severe overcrowding and case backlogs.
The initiative, spearheaded by the judiciary and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), aims to fast-track justice and improve prison conditions.
Speaking as the Chief guest at the Camp on December 11,2024 Director of Public Prosecutions Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo praised the program for its positive impact and commended the inmates who participated in the...
