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Uganda’s mineral industry takes leap foward

KAMPALA. The Uganda police chief   Abbas Byakagaba Tuesday convened a consultative meeting at the Police’s Headquarters in Naguru, to draw synergies on how to improve transparency in the mineral industry.  According to statement from the SH-ACU and a post by IGP Byakagaba, the consultative meeting aimed to discuss the effective management of gold and other precious minerals transactions in Uganda.   Mrs. Irene Bateebe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, chaired the meeting, ensuring that all stakeholders had a voice.  Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, Head of the State House Anti Corruption Umit, brought his expertise to the table, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in the industry  Other notable attendees included officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority, Airport Security, and the State House Investors Unit led by Col Edith Nakalema.  The meeting's atmosphere was collaborative, with all stakeholders […]

admin January 21, 2025

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SH-ACU arrests fraudsters with $2M counterfeit currency

ENTEBE. In a collaborative effort on Friday, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) with the assistance of Entebbe police, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority security, and a local council (LC) leader, successfully carried out a raid in a garage located in Entebbe Municipality. The operation led by the Head of SH-ACU, Brig Henry Isoke was conducted following a tip-off regarding a suspicious consignment believed to have been smuggled from Entebbe International Airport. The investigation, which began in May 2024 and continued into October, focused on monitoring a consignment that had raised red flags at the airport. On December 17th, the consignment was illicitly removed from the airport, prompting the SH-ACU's investigative team to take action. The team swiftly traced the consignment to the aforementioned garage in Entebbe. Upon conducting a thorough search of the premises, the joint investigation team made a […]

admin December 27, 2024

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Brig Isoke hosts UK Anti-Corruption, Shares Strategies

KAMPALA. As part of Anti-Corruption week efforts, Brig Gen Henry Isoke of State House Anti-Corruption Unit hosted UK consultant Nicholas Rowell. Rowell's presentation focused on stopping the supply side of corruption through implementing strong internal controls and compliance programs in both public and private institutions. Rowell stressed the importance of enacting laws mandating anti-corruption measures and policies to prevent corrupt practices. He highlighted the significance of regularly updating internal controls, monitoring transactions, and conducting random audits to eliminate corruption effectively. Identifying red flags and addressing them promptly was also emphasized as vital in combating corruption. Tailoring compliance needs according to the size and corruption risks of different institutions is essential, Rowell noted. He outlined specific procedures that institutions should prioritize to enhance compliance and encouraged collaboration among Anti-Corruption Agencies in Uganda to maximize their collective impact. Inspector General of Government […]

admin December 5, 2024

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SH-ACU, NDC Anti-Corruption Debate Competition set for Friday

KAMPALA. Selected schools will Friday December 6, converge in Kampala to compete in Uganda Speech and Debate championship league 2024 at the office of the Prime Minister Minister’s conference at 1.30pm. The purpose of the school debate organised by the State House Anti Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) headed by Brig Henry Isoke in conjunction with the National Debate Council (NDC) is to raise awareness among students about the detrimental effects of corruption on society and to empower them to become advocates for transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. Through debating topics related to corruption, students will be encouraged to critically analyze the root causes of corruption, its impact on development, and potential solutions to combat this pervasive issue. Participating in the anti-corruption debate competition provides students with a platform to voice their opinions, propose innovative ideas, and engage in constructive dialogue on […]

admin December 5, 2024

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Uganda ready to host hundreds of UAE investors in upcoming key business forum

The Ugandan National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) in partnership with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has organized a business forum slated for November 13, 2024 in Kampala aimed at exploring trade and investment opportunities by entrepreneurs from the two countries.Moses Okwalinga, the Secretary General of UNCCI, said the Uganda-UAE Trade an Investment Forum will seek to bring in one room business people from UAE and Uganda actively engaged in business.“It's a good opportunity because the UAE is a big trading partner with recent statistics showing that it's currently our biggest trading partner,” Okwalinga said.Olive Kigongo, the President of UNCCI, said top business leaders from Sharjah will be flying into the country to attend the much anticipated forum that will be hosted at Sheraton Hotel Kampala.“We are looking at about 500 people from […]

admin November 10, 2024

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SH-ACU led op sees officials charged, remanded for misuse of PDM funds,

BUDUDA: Today, a joint operation involving the State House Anti corruption Unit (SH-ACU) and other agencies has resulted in the arraignment of two suspects, Wakoko Kassim and Nakhaima Francis, at the Bududa Chief Magistrates Court. Wakoko Kasim, the Parish Chief Bunandutu, faces charges of obtaining money by false pretences. He allegedly deceived several Bunandutu PDM SACCO members, fraudulently acquiring large sums under the guise of processing their funds. Nakhaima Francis, an employee of public service, stands accused of falsifying documents related to Bumakita PDM SACCO funds. Alongside accomplices still at large, they submitted erroneous returns and registered non-beneficiaries into the system. Both suspects have been remanded until 5th November 2024 while investigations continue. This development highlights ongoing efforts to combat financial misconduct and uphold integrity in fund management practices.

admin October 17, 2024

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Anti EACOP activists sue police, attorney General

KAMPALA. A group of activists under the “Stop EACOP” Campaign have instituted legal action against the Attorney General, as well as several police officers for alleged brutality against them. The group also says apart from taking action against the police, they are also seeking that the court holds police officers individually and personally responsible for the violence meted out against them. Expressing their concerns to the media in Kampala, the activists said they not only want to stop the police brutality but also seek compensation from them. Bob Barigye, one of the activists says the security agencies have made it a norm to disperse, arrest, and even torture anyone who attempts to demonstrate against anything, even if legally and peacefully. This is a continuation of the struggle by activists against oil and gas activities in the country particularly the East […]

admin July 17, 2024

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Govt names, warns car bonds harboring illegal immigrants

The government has named leading car bonds behind the employment of illegal aliens following an operation in which more than 80 mainly Pakistanis and Indians were arrested. The Internal Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi, revealed that Future Group, Chatha Motors, Jumbo Motors and Lakhani were some of the leading car dealers who employ workers without permits. “Our enforcement team has arrested 38 irregular immigrants. They were found working without permits in car bonds in Nakawa, Banda and Kyambogo,” the official revealed last Friday. “The arrested individuals include Indians, Pakistanis, Eritreans and Bangladeshis,” he added. “We continue to urge foreigners to legalise their stay by applying for immigration facilities online.” Earlier, the immigration body had announced the arrest of another 22 individuals who also included Indians, Pakistanis, Lebanese, and Sri Lankans who were found without passes and permits in Kamwokya and […]

admin June 4, 2024

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Museveni meets senior officials from oil giant Total

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met TotalEnergies President for Exploration and Production, Nicolas Terraz who paid a courtesy call on him at State House-Entebbe. Mr. Terraz, who has been visiting the oil exploration sites under the Tilenga project, briefed President Museveni on the progress of the project and also solicited for more support to ensure the success of the operations. “I visited the sites at Tilenga and the pipeline. The drilling and pipeline activities are going on very well,” he said. Terraz also informed the President that the oil project now employs over 8,000 Ugandans. President Museveni welcomed Mr. Terraz to Uganda and assured him of the government's support to ensure the project yields positive results. Terraz was accompanied by Mr. Mike Sangster, the Senior Vice President Africa-Total Energies, Mr. Philippe Groueix, General Manager TotalEnergies EP Uganda, Mr. Martin Tiffen, […]

admin April 23, 2024

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Tourism bosses, UPDF clash over ADF announcements

Key players in the tourism industry have expressed over the recent announcement by the military about the infiltration of ADF rebels into the country. The tourism officials say the communication by the army was bad for business as it kept foreign travellers away from the country. The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has thus requested for Shs5b to engage international media in order to counter the threat posed to Uganda's tourism sector, following the pronouncement by UPDF that the ADF rebels had infiltrated into Uganda, with an intention to carry out revenge attacks. UTB said that tourists have already started cancelling their bookings following these reports. Early this week, the army said a number of top ADF commanders had crossed into the country with intentions of attacking various places. Last year, ADF rebels killed two tourists and a driver in Queen […]

admin March 20, 2024