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Former RCC Burora has been arrested for “critiquing Speaker Among”

KAMPALA. Former RCC for Rubaga Division Herbert Anderson Burora bas been taken into custody allegedly collowing his outspoken criticisms and accusations of corruption directed at the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among. He was arrested and taken into custody by Ntinda Police on Monday night and is being detained at Kira police.station in Wakiso. Burora had grown more vocal in his criticism of the Speaker and Parliament until being fired by the President's office earlier this year. In a number of caustic letters and public remarks, he accused the Speaker of different sorts of corruption and misappropriation of public monies. Burora's problems started when his previous employers gave him the warning to stop criticizing the Speaker. Given a deadline to apologize. Burora made the decision to leave his position rather than face harsh disciplinary measures. His departure did not […]

admin July 2, 2024

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UIA boss Mukiza, others told to cough shs500m in honoraria awards

KAMPALA: The Director General of Uganda Investment Authority, Dr Robert Mukiza, and several other staff have been ordered to refund at least shs545m that the group awarded themselves as honoraria payment. According to sources, the man was paid off the loan-funded Kampala Industrial Park Development project. The directive was issued by UIA board chairman, Morrison Rwakakamba under the orders of privatization state minister Evelyn Anite. The directive indicates that Mukiza had received shs82m while his deputy, Robert Kyalimpa pocketed shs58m on July 23, 2023. The minister wanted the money refunded in 24 hours but it is not clear whether the officials have since returned it since the directive came on June 12. Below is the full list of the affected individuals.

admin June 14, 2024

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Civil society group fails to block sh1.4 trillion for Lubowa Hospital

BY URN KAMPALA. The Constitutional Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition in which Civil Society Organization Initiative for Social Economic Rights (ISER) wanted to stop a parliamentary resolution to guarantee sh1.4 trillion to an Italian Investor for construction of an ultra-modern Hospital in Lubowa. In a unanimous decision, the Constitutional Court of Justices Fredrick Egonda-Ntende, Catherine Bamugemereire, Irene Mulyagonja, Monica Mugenyi, and Oscar Kihika threw out the petition. The Justices have dismissed the petition against the Attorney General on grounds that Parliament passed a resolution after the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance had entered into the Direct Agreement for the financing of the loan in issue and therefore it did not come into operation until the resolution was passed, as is required by Article 159 (5) of the Constitution. The Justices have explained that the imperative in […]

admin May 14, 2024

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Embattled Among criticises govt for silence on her UK sanctions

KAMPALA. Uganda's troubled Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has criticized the government's muted response to the United Kingdom's sanctions against her for alleged corruption.  Among, who also serves as the Bukedea Woman MP, was singled out along with former Karamoja ministers, Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, for travel bans and asset freezes due to their involvement in the iron sheets theft scandal.  Despite the implication of several high-ranking officials in diverting iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja, only three ministers faced criminal charges, leading to criticism of selective prosecution. During parliamentary proceedings, Among expressed frustration over the delayed government response to the sanctions, framing it as an attack on Uganda's sovereignty rather than just herself. She hinted at being targeted due to her role in passing anti-homosexuality legislation but asserted her willingness to bear the […]

admin May 5, 2024

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UK sanctions Mabaati thieves, Speaker Among targeted

The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among and two former ministers over allegations of embezzling iron sheets designated for the Karamoja region. These sanctions, announced on Tuesday, mark the first instance of the UK government utilizing the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime to target individuals implicated in corruption in Uganda. The measures encompass asset freezes and travel restrictions against the named individuals. Deputy Foreign Secretary of the UK, Andrew Mitchell, disclosed the sanctions against Among and the ex-ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, who were recently dismissed from their ministerial positions overseeing Karamoja. This move aligns with the UK's ongoing commitment to combat serious corruption worldwide, as emphasized in a statement from the foreign office. These sanctions against Among follow previous penalties imposed by the United States in connection with her involvement in […]

admin April 30, 2024

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Bobi Wine powerless to sack me- Mpuuga

KAMPALA. The Member of Parliament for Nyendo – Mukungwe, Mathias Mpuuga has told off the National Unity (NuP) Principal Robert Kyagulanyi he is powerless to sack “me- and any pretence to be doing so is probably self- gratification". “It (suspension) was motivated by probably personal gratification and the need to show off power- which is very dangerous. It's inconsequential,” Mpuuga told Kaggwa Njala’s NBS morning breeze show on NBS TV on Thursday Morning. “If you appoint me, it's not a matter of magnanimity. It's because your power is clothed in the constitution. Where you do not have those powers to suspend, you cannot exercise them (and) suspending a deputy president, is at least not one of them,” Mpuuga said accusing Bobi Wine of acting without legal basis. He ruled out any form of reconciliation unless “individuals realise their mistake.” “It's up to them […]

admin April 11, 2024

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Two Rakai senior officials arrested over sh638m fraud

The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Twino Muhairwe, has ordered the arrest of Senior officials in Rakai over payroll fraud to a tune of Sh638m. Muhairwe ordered the arrest of Rose Yawe, the Principal Human Resource Manager and Aaron Kayinga, Senior HR on Friday. "The duo was allegedly involved in a payroll fraud which caused a financial loss of UGX638m," the IGG said.

admin April 6, 2024

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Museveni commends Among for innovation amid corruption allegations against Speaker

BUKEDEA. President Yoweri Museveni praised Speaker Anita Among for her proactive leadership and innovative initiatives during the official inauguration of Bukedea Teaching Hospital. It comes amid talk of misuse of public funds by the Speaker where she allegedly siphoned money in billion shillings through her employees. But in Saturday, Museveni applauded Among's commitment to community development, citing her previous endeavors such as the establishment of Bukedea Comprehensive School and a nursing and paramedical studies institution. He highlighted Among's strategic planning and resourcefulness, noting that funds generated from her educational ventures were reinvested into the hospital project. Constructed under Speaker Among's guidance, the hospital aims to deliver accessible and high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Teso and nearby areas. In addition to the hospital, Museveni also inaugurated Bukedea College of Health Science, further expanding Speaker Among's contributions to professional health […]

admin March 23, 2024

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UNOC defends appointment of Muhwezi daughter as COO

KAMPALA: The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has explained that the recruitment of city lawyer, Samantha Muhwezi, as their Chief Operations Officer went through a legal process. Daily Secrets has learnt that despite reports that the board was removed by President Yoweri Museveni over the illegal recruitment of Muhwezi, UNOC says she did not pass through the back door. Samantha is daughter of Jim Muhwezi, the minister for security. The mother, Suzan Muhwezi, heads the controversial AGOA project. “The Board of Directors at UNOC has not been removed by President Museveni or any other authority,” said UNOC in a statement.  UNOC explained that the laws only allow the board to superintend for only terms and that was the reason the President appointed a new board. Consequently the new board was vetted by Parliament’s appointment committee earlier this week.  “The current […]

admin March 15, 2024