Politics & Goverment

MANIFESTO WEEK: Gender Ministry finances 21,076 projects worth UGX167 billion, 80,285 youths placed abroad to work

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentMay 6, 2021May 7, 2021

The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), in line with the NRM Manifesto theme of “Taking Uganda to Modernity through Job creation and inclusive Development” 2016-2021, prioritized addressing…

MANIFESTO WEEK: Tourism sector excels with 92% rating, achieves 15 of 17 commitments

CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has achieved monumental landmarks on its social contracts with the people as demonstrated in the NRM Manifesto 2016-2021. The tourism sector excelled with a rating…

COSASE sub-committee confirms Sudhir rightful owner of plot 24 Kampala road as report names cases won, lost by Custodian Board

Thembo Kahungu MisairiPolitics & GovermentMay 5, 2021May 5, 2021

The sub-committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has exonerated property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia after its probe found that he genuinely owns the Plot…

Meet Marcella Karekye and Duncan Abigaba, the duo charged with redefining post-electoral Govt to citizens communications

CEO ReporterCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Marcella Karekye and Duncan Abigaba have been appointed Head and Deputy Director, Government Citizens Interaction Centre respectively. The Centre, that was previously under the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance,…

We need More Time to Consult on NSSF Bill, Govt tells Parliament

URNPolitics & GovermentFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

The government of Uganda has told Parliament that it needs more time to consult on the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Amendment Bill 2019 concerning which Ministry should supervise the…

Museveni Declines to Assent to Coffee Bill, Returns it to Parliament

URNPolitics & GovermentFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declined to assent to the National Coffee Bill and asked parliament to review several provisions in the proposed law. The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga…

Museveni Receives Credentials of Six Ambassadors, Markets Uganda’s Investment Potential

URNPolitics & GovermentJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received credentials of six new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Uganda. These include; Netherlands, Egypt, United States of America, Japan, Saud Arabia and the United…

Manifesto Review: Museveni, 4 Other Presidential Candidates Pledge To Cut Size of Government

URNPolitics & GovermentNovember 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Five presidential candidates have promised to reduce the size of public administration in a bid to cut down government expenditure if they are elected into the country’s number one office…

Mbareebaki announces Independent bid for Mbarara City South MP after rigging claims in NRM primaries

CEO ReporterPolitics & GovermentOctober 2, 2020October 2, 2020

Emmy Mbareebaki has announced that he will run for Mbarara City South parliamentary seat on Independent ticket in the 2021 general elections. Mbareebaki, who participated in the NRM primaries and…

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: How the disappearance of government-owned livestock from NAGRC’s stock farms are making Dr. Lagu’s problems worse

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

A fortnight ago, operatives from State House’s anti-corruption Unit, raided the home of the embattled National Animal Genetic Resource Center and Data Bank (NAGRIC & DB) Executive Director, Dr. Charles…