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UMSC appoints new Officials

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Management Committee, in its weekly meeting under the stewardship of His Eminence Sheikh Mohammad Ali Waiswa, the Deputy Mufti of Uganda, appointed Haj Ali Juma Ngobi as Secretary for Finance & Planning an economist and Kagiiko Imam Shaffi, …

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US government announces more sanctions for Ugandan officials

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced sanctions against current and former Ugandan officials who committed human rights abuses against opposition leaders and other groups including homosexuals. “After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed …

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KCCA officials grilled over Lugogo Forest Mall

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a contentious session before the Parliamentary Physical Infrastructure Committee, KCCA officials, led by Kampala minister Kabuye Kyofatogabye and Deputy Executive Director David Luyimbazi, found themselves under intense scrutiny for the unauthorized extension of Lugogo Forest Mall. Legislators pointed to alleged double standards in dealing …

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Two senior Uganda Railways officials charged with abuse of office

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two senior officials with the Uganda Railways Corporation were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court and charged with abuse of office. The two including Tom Kimera, the senior procurement officer and Maliza Mukembo Tibewolwa, the senior human resource and administration officer were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption …

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Uganda denies sending 70 officials to UN assembly

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government denied that it sent over 70 officials to the United Nations General Assembly. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Uganda Media Center, where the Minister for ICT & National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, addressed the issue. Minister Baryomunsi emphatically …

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FIFA appoints U20 World Cup officials

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | FIFA appointed on Thursday the officials for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup to be held in Argentina on May 20-June 11. 25 referees and 38 assistant referees were selected by the FIFA Referees Committee, and 18 video match officials were also on the list. FIFA …

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Mbarara officials arrested over Emyooga funds

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Assistant Commercial Officer of Mbarara City and three Emyooga SACCO leaders are in custody for the alleged misappropriation of over Shillings 30Million. The suspects are Donati Mutahi, the Assistant City commercial officer, Agaspus Taremwa, the Chairperson of Mbarara City Saloon Emyooga SACCO, Twaha …

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State house anti-corruption unit probes Soroti University officials

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Soroti University officials are under probe by the State House Anti- Corruption Unit, over allegations of misappropriation and diversion of funds.   The officials are Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo, the University Vice-Chancellor, Lawrence Okema Deputy Vice-Chancellor, James Odongo Internal Auditor and Hudson Areeba Procurement officer. Others …

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VIDEO: Museveni vows to sack corrupt officials

VIDEO: Museveni vows to sack corrupt officials Kampala, Uganda | VIDEOS NTV UGANDA | President Yoweri Museveni has again threatened to sack those in the Office of the President, who do not perform their duties. He warned  the officials as he met Residential District Commissioners, Chief Administrative Officers, Government Internal Security …

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