Tag Archives: Uganda

Uganda and Tanzania have reached the final stages of the modalities of the oil pipeline project. Officials at the Ministry of Energy say that the cost of the project will be dealt with after design studies of the pipeline are concluded and after the line ministers and presidents of either …

The High Court has ruled that leader of the Tabliq Sect Sheikh Yunus Kamoga and thirteen other Muslim clerics have a case to answer in regard to the murders of rival Muslim leaders. Subsequently, all the accused persons will undergo trial and defend themselves against the charges. Justice Ezekiel Muhanguzi, …

President Yoweri Museveni has renewed the contract of Jennifer Semakula Musisi, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), keeping her on the job until April 2020. Musisi’s contract was first renewed on April 14, 2014, and was due this month. Kampala Minister Beti Kamya described Musisi as a …

In a rare episode in the fight against corruption, two officials in the Ministry of Finance were caught red handed taking bribes from investors. The move to arrest the two officials was a high profile operation involving President Museveni and Police chief Kale Kayihura. The President was tipped off by …

Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze, a Democratic Party stalwart has vowed to lead a reform process in the party aimed at rebranding the party. The MP, who doubles as the party’s Vice President for the Buganda region said she plans to re-strategise and mobilise members for the 2021 elections.  She …

JOB TITLE: Quality Health Safety and Environment Manager UNOC REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer DEADLINE: 17:00 hours (5:00pm EAT) not later than 24th April 2017 JOB PURPOSE: Develop and implement Health Safety and Environment activities for UNOC, in line with company policies. UNOC The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was established under Section …

Makerere social researcher Stella Nyanzi has ignited debate on the limits of freedom of speech with her latest postings on Facebook, where she launched a scathing attack on First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Museveni. Nyanzi’s post, laced with obscenities attacked Janet over her directive to parents to stop …

Police say they have nabbed Kabafunzaki allegedly taking a bribe Herbert Kabafunzaki, who police arrested on Saturday for allegedly taking a bribe, is a successful Ugandan businessman and politician who has served as State Minister for Labor, Employment and Industrial Relations since June 22, 2016. Kabafunzaki, 41, is the elected Member of Parliament …

JOBS MTN Senior Internal Auditor Closing date Thursday, April 13, 2017. POSITION The positions report to the Senior Manager Internal Audit MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing mobile, fixed/wireless data, internet and mobile financial services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is currently expanding and is …

JOB: Senior Manager Project Implementation MTN Uganda Closing date Thursday, April 13, 2017. Position The positions report to the General Manager Capital Projects Group Main Purpose of the Job The incumbent will be responsible for providing direction, oversight and outcome of Program (multiple related projects) within MTN Uganda, support the development, …