Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development Betty Amongi has appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for a 3-year term effective September 01, 2024. David Ogong has been appointed the new chairperson, succeeding Peter Kimbowa …
Read More »Uganda’s Global Fund board names transgender man on its board
Williams Apako will serve as the representative of marginalised communities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renowned LGBTQI+ advocate Apako Williams has been elected as a board member of the Uganda Country Coordinating Mechanism of the Global Fund, a worldwide partnership to fight HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The Uganda Country Coordinating …
Read More »Africa eyes greater say, more agency with added IMF, World Bank board seats
Africa is to gain additional seats on the influential boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, elevating the region’s clout in global finance governance. This comes as African nations look to carve out space to act with greater agency and self-determination, both in continental and world affairs. …
Read More »Government sets a UGX 200B target for new UWA board
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has tasked the new Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) board of trustees to double the Authority’s revenue collections to Shillings 200 billion. Comprising ten dedicated individuals, this board not only plays a pivotal role in advancing the development of the Authority but also oversees …
Read More »Joachim Buwembo named chairman of new UPPC board
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran journalist Joachim Buwembo has been named board chairman of the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation, Minister for the presidency Babirye Milly Babalanda has revealed. In a statement to the Parliamentary Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) early today, the beleagured minister Babalanda …
Read More »Uganda Air Cargo gets new board of directors
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has appointed a new board of directors for the Uganda Air Cargo Corporation. The State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga, said the cabinet had approved Capt Gad Gasatura as the new board chairperson. Others are Lt Gen Charles Okidi, the …
Read More »KCCA approves new football club board
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has approved a 10-member board to govern its football Club. The board was recommended by the City Executive Committee led by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and approved on Thursday during a Council sitting at City Hall, after a presentation of …
Read More »Peter Kimbowa to head NSSF Board
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija has appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for the next three years effective September 01, 2021. The new NSSF board is headed by Dr. Peter Kimbowa, a …
Read More »Custodian board starts verification of Asian property in Luweero
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Departed Asians Property Custodian Board has embarked on a verification exercise of people occupying property formerly owned by Asians in Luweero district. There are 38 properties in Luweero district formerly owned by Asians before they were expelled by President Idi Amin from Uganda in …
Read More »Commission grills former Kiboga district land board boss
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Justice Catherine Bamugemereire Land Commission has grilled Ferdinand Iga, the former Kiboga District Land Board Chairperson for extending the lease on Singo Block 812 plot 25 in Kyankwanzi District. Iga is said to have granted Andrew Tendo a full lease of 44 years. According …
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