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Gen Isoke Inspires Youth Against Corruption

ENTEBE. Brigadier General Henry Isoke, head of the State House Anti Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) Friday delivered a powerful message on the fight against corruption to 725 university student leaders in Nkumba University. Gen Isoke highlighted the detrimental effects of corruption, emphasizing its role in brain drain and hindering national development. He stressed the importance of leveraging existing legal frameworks and technological solutions to combat corruption effectively, encouraging youth involvement in sensitizing the masses and enforcement officers. Despite challenges, Gen Isoke showcased Uganda's progress, citing improved GDP growth and increased life expectancy as achievements. He underlined the necessity of defeating corruption for national development, commending efforts to promote ethical values and patriotism among the youth. The interaction left a lasting impact, inspiring unity against corruption and fostering hope for a transparent future in Uganda.

admin January 10, 2025

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True Care Junior School Urges govt Support

WAKISO. The Headteacher of True Care Junior School, Ssalongo James Byuma, has urged local leaders to consider contributing back to educational institutions in recognition of the significant tax payments schools make. Byuma emphasized that despite schools' substantial tax contributions, they often do not receive any acknowledgment or support in return. Speaking to parents and teachers during the school's end-of-year concert held at the Ssumbwe campus in Wakiso, Byuma highlighted the financial burden schools face due to taxation without receiving tangible benefits in return. Byuma underscored the importance of local leaders at the sub-county level acknowledging the tax burdens shouldered by schools and providing support in the form of essential items like desks or scholastic materials as a gesture of appreciation. Despite being a new establishment that commenced operations in 2021, True Care Junior School achieved a milestone by enrolling 710 […]

admin December 7, 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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Bagimu pupils wow parents with specials skills as year closes

Last Sunday was a day never to forget for visitors and parents who thronged Bagimu Pre and Primary School in Wakiso for the end of year concert. Pupils took to the stage with richly informative, educative and entertaining items such as creative dances, singing, poems, drama, news reading and parliamentary session. For the parents and other guests smiling from ear to ear and ululating with joy was a constant feature from morning to evening. The day coincided with the World Aids Day and the teachers had made efforts to prepare a drama skit advising pupils and parents about the dangers of HIV/Aids. The Guest of Honour, Wakiso Woman MP Ethel Naluyima, hailed the school for imparting pupils with special skills in music, drama, poetry and debating. “Our pupils need to gain more than class work from schools. In as much […]

admin December 5, 2024

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Breaking News: Kampala Parents School teachers strike as Sudhir fails to pay them

Teachers of City Mogul Sudhir Ruparellia’s Kampala Parents School have gone on strike over non-payment of salaries. The teachers also want their salaries matched with those of their Indian counterparts who reportedly earn more than Sh3m compared to less than Sh600,000 earned by Ugandan teachers. “We cannot accept this kind of discrimination. Even the food we eat is cheap compared to that of the Indian teachers,” one of the teachers shouted. “In fact the food they are giving us is very poor yet the parents keep on paying. Can you Imagine in a Sudhir school, a teacher getting Sh200,000?” another shouted. “Wabula Omuyindi asigala Muyindi...why is Sudhir not paying Kampala Parents teachers?? I don't think it's a money problem...it's just that thing that they love to see people suffer,” commented a social media activist. Below is the video.

admin November 22, 2024

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NRM bosses dominate LDC graduation list

Several National Resistance Movement (NRM) top bosses have dominated today’s graduation list at the Law Development Centre having completed the bar course. The list shared by the academic registrar at the LDC, Stephanie Lukwanzi, indicates that NRM Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja-Nsereko and Kampala Resident City Commissioner Hudu Hussein will be among the graduands. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, the chairperson of the NRM’s Women League, has also been listed among the more than 500 graduates. Below is the full list: FINAL GRADUATION LIST 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR 1. Abesiga Golda Desiree 2. Abio Georgette Drabe 3. Aboth Cissy 4. Agaba Barnabus 5. Agaba Kenneth Amponda 6. Agaba Mugisha Abbas 7. Agondeze Amiru 8. Aguma Eugene 9. Aguti Ruth Obuya 10. Aheebwa Allan Henry 11. Aheebwa Martin 12. Ahimbisibwe Anthony 13. Aibo Priscilla 14. Ainamaani Junior 15. Ainomugisha Aggrey 16. Akampurira Edith 17. […]

admin April 19, 2024

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Ministry closes two medical schools in Luwero over expired licences, extortion

The Ministry of Education and Sports has closed two health training schools in Luwero over expired licences. St. Denison Health Training School and Luweero School of Clinical Officers were closed with immediate effect. This was done after the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports suspended their licenses until further guidance is given. The Ministry's action followed investigations by the Anti-Corruption Unit of State House and Luwero Police that revealed among others that the schools' provisional licenses expired in 2013 and 2017, respectively, and had not been renewed to date. The schools were also involved in admission of non-qualifying students who are extorted in the process and issuance of fake academic papers.

admin February 6, 2024

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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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Minister Lugoloobi stole Karamoja iron sheets – state witnesses tell court

BY URN. Prosecution alleges that Lugoloobi, while at OPM stores in Namanve in Mukono district and at different places in Matugga, Wakiso district, and Ntejeru North Constituency in Kayunga district dealt with government property - that is 700 pre-painted iron sheets marked with 'Office of the Prime Minister'. According to the prosecution, the said iron sheets which were reportedly acquired as a result of loss of property, were obtained in two phases - with one involving 400 iron sheets between July 14, 2022, and February 2023, and another batch of 300 iron sheets obtained between February 1, 2023 and March 16, 2023. The first witness Sseremba told the court that Kayunga district ministers, MPs, and churches were not among those listed as beneficiaries of the iron sheets program. Instead, it was the nine districts of Karamoja sub-region meant to benefit […]

admin October 27, 2023

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Pastor collapses to death during exorcism exercise in Nakasongola

BY URN. NAKASONGOLA. Police in Nakasongola district are investigating the sudden death of a pastor during an exorcism exercise. The deceased, pastor Daniel Naheirwe, 40, went to Wanjuki village in Lwabyata sub-county to perform a prayer and exorcise evil spirits from Jessica Kyohairwe's home. After praying and at her invitation, he attempted to remove what was believed to be fetishes. During the process of burning these items, he suddenly collapsed and died on the spot. The incident occurred around 9 am on Tuesday, throwing onlookers into a panic. Pastor Naheirwe had claimed to possess miraculous powers for removing evil spirits from people's homes, a practice he had been conducting for many years. Savannah regional police spokesperson confirmed the pastor's sudden death and mentioned that the body was taken to Nakasongola HC IV for a postmortem examination. In February last year, the […]

admin October 27, 2023