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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans

KAMPALA.The Kampala District Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu has been rearrested, a statement from the anti corruption union said on Friday evening. "It's allegedly that KG Unlimited LLC, an American Company, was defrauded Ugx 2.2Bn in a purported procurement of a water plant by Ministry of Agriculture. The fraudsters purported that PPDA was conducting the procurement on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture. All the money was paid through an account of M/s Bloom Advocates. Balondemu is believed to be the proprietor of the law firm through proxies ," a State House statement said. Balondemu was recently bailed on another fraud case in which he is accused with others including  James Jeff Mugisha and Godfrey Mabirizi in a case where they are accused between March and November 2021 at the of obtaining US Dollars 600,000 by falsely pretending that they […]

admin November 17, 2023

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Buganda mourns Kabaka’s wife after Daily Secrets story

KAMPALA: Buganda Kingdom has finally spoken out about the passing of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi’s Rwanda-based wife, Venetia Sebudandi. Daily Secrets broke the story of the death of Sebudandi, the mother of Prince Jjunju “Kiweewa” Suuna, who was pronounced dead by family members. “The family of Mr Andrew Sebudandi wishes to inform family and friends that our beloved mother, sister and aunty, Amb. Venetia Sebudandi, passed away on November 13,” the family said in a statement. Now a statement from the office of Buganda Premier says the kingdom will be involved in the burial of Sebudandi. Buganda hailed the deceased as a kind and supportive lady who has kept the kingdom at her heart. See detailed statement below: Sebudandi served in various capacities as an official of the Rwandan government, including, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, […]

admin November 16, 2023

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Buganda silent as Kabaka’s other wife passes on

KAMPALA: Buganda Kingdom has remained silent following the passing of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi’s Rwanda-based wife, Venetia Sebudandi. Sebudandi, the mother of Prince Jjunju “Kiweewa” Suuna, was pronounced dead by family members. “The family of Mr Andrew Sebudandi wishes to inform family and friends that our beloved mother, sister and aunty, Amb. Venetia Sebudandi, passed away on November 13,” the family said in a statement. Details below. Details of her burial are yet to be released by the family which said vigils will be held at different places in Rwanda on Friday and Saturday. Sebudandi served in various capacities as an official of the Rwandan government, including, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Deputy Chief of Mission and in charge of multilateral organizations including UNESCO and the Francophonie at the embassy in France as well as Chief […]

admin November 15, 2023

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EACOP breeding poverty among families affected by project – new report

A new report indicates that the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has, to a great extent, impoverished the Project Affected People (PAPs). This is contained in a research report released November 7, 2023 by Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO). According to AFIEGO, the research was conducted between April and November 2023. Two hundred and thirty-seven (237) respondents from 31 villages, 16 sub-counties and six of the 10 EACOP-affected districts in Uganda participated in the research. The participants were drawn from districts of Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, Mubende, Lwengo and Kyotera. They included EACOP project-affected persons, local council leaders, women, the elderly and cultural as well as opinion leaders. The research assessed the impact that the EACOP project has had on the affected people’s access to land, the productivity of the replacement land that the affected people acquired after […]

admin November 14, 2023

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All set for first-ever convention of Ugandan Diaspora in Southern Africa

PRETORIA: The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria has announced the upcoming first-ever Convention of the Ugandan Diaspora in Southern Africa, scheduled for November 18 – 19, 2023. Jointly organized by the Uganda High Commission and the Confederation of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA), the convention aims to enhance unity among Ugandans in Southern Africa while attracting investment from local investors and the Ugandan diaspora to Uganda. “This milestone event signifies a significant opportunity to strengthen the ties between Uganda and Southern Africa, promote trade and investment, and celebrate the achievements of the Ugandan community,” a High Commission statement said Monday. “With an estimated one million Ugandans residing in the region, this convention aims to unlock financial, business, and trading opportunities for the diaspora. By addressing the financial challenges faced by Ugandans abroad, COUSA seeks to achieve outcomes such as increased […]

admin November 13, 2023

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Amb. Amoru holds talks with FIFA, CAF bosses

Uganda's High Commissioner to South Africa, Paul Amoru, has held talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over football-related issues. The High Commission in Pretoria said in a statement the meeting took place on Saturday and ws attended by several FIFA officials and diplomats, along with renowned referee Pierluigi Collina. “Amoru expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage in discussions with Mr. Gianni Infantino and Dr. Patrice Motsepe on numerous important topics,” the statement said. “Key issues including sports infrastructure development, coach training, and support for underprivileged children in need of better sports facilities to nurture their talents were at the forefront of the conversation.” According to the statement, Amoru emphasised the importance of training opportunities for Ugandan coaches and sought assistance in developing at least ten […]

admin November 13, 2023

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Suzan Muhwezi Vs Govt: Who owns AGOA?

KAMPALA: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday night criticised the United States over the country's recent decision to remove Uganda from a major trade pact and issue trade advice warning about the risks of doing business in the East African nation. Following the enactment of a controversial anti-LGBTQ law, the Ugandan government was accused by Washington of violating human rights. Last week, the United States announced it was removing Uganda, along with the Central African Republic, Gabon, and Niger, from its African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA offers duty-free access to the United States for sub-Saharan African countries. Museveni responded on Sunday evening, assuring Ugandans that the country can move forward without support from the Western world. "I need to advise you not to be overly concerned about the recent actions taken by the American government to discourage their […]

admin November 7, 2023

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Mbarara University vice chancellor is new UNEB chairperson

Professor Celestino Obua, the Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB). Professor Obua’s appointment was announced by Education Minister Janet Museveni. He was subsequently sworn in during a Friday afternoon board meeting convened at the UNEB headquarters in Ntinda. During the inauguration, Janet cautioned the new chairperson regarding the new responsibilities and the anticipated challenges. She underscored the institution’s strategic significance to the government, given its central role in Human Capital Development. “Your role and level of responsibility will change, but with your ability that I am aware of, you will “hit the ground running” as they say. I, and the Ministry of Education and Sports look towards working with you and giving you the support you need to ensure that the Board fulfills its mandate,” […]

admin November 5, 2023

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Will Museveni’s trip to Amuru resolve Balaalo crisis in Acholi?

BY URN KAMPALA.President Yoweri Museveni is expected to visit Okidi Parish, in Atiak Sub- County, Amuru district this weekend for the first time to specifically address the growing crisis of the settlement of the migrant cattle keepers commonly referred to as Balaalo in the Acholi Sub-region. The president’s visit comes against the backdrop of an uproar among local leaders in the sub-region who have accused him of violating his own decision to evict the cattle keepers from the sub-region. Leaders from the sub-region have on several occasions raised complaints to the President on the conflicts being witnessed between the locals and the cattle keepers over the illegal acquisition of vast chunks of customary land. To address the complaints, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 33 in May banning the illegal presence of cattle keepers from Northern Uganda by the end […]

admin November 5, 2023