On 23rd and 24th May, the Blockchain Association of Uganda with support from the Government of Uganda, will host the Africa Blockchain Conference in the Kampala. The conference, which will be held under the theme “The role of Blockchain Technology in Africa’s transformation”, is scheduled to host policy makers, leaders
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Former Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Asuman Lukwago has been ordered by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to Shs3.8bn as doubtful accountability for Value Added Tax (VAT). Lukwago, who is the current PS for Ministry of Education is accused of paying money including VAT worth Shs3.8bn
Read MoreFresh details have emerged how Ugandan government hatched the plan to dump local doctors for their Cuban counterparts. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to answer the June 2016 audit queries on Wednesday, Health Ministry officials led by Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry had hard
Read MoreMandatory vehicle inspections will soon continue uninterrupted after the Attorney General (AG) revealed that government of Uganda contract with Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) can’t be cancelled lest the East African country suffers adverse consequences. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, the Deputy Attorney General, Mwesigwa Rukutana said
Read MoreSouth Sudan President Salva Kiir says he is mentally fit and not sick, despite reports to the contrary, which he descried as a political propaganda. Kiir, who spoke through his press secretary, said he is fit, in good health and carrying out his constitutional mandate. “The president is in good
Read MoreThe Uganda Police has finalized a deal to supply up to 20,000 pairs of uniforms to its counterparts in South Sudan. According to a deal, sealed between the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola and the head of the South Sudan National Police Service Majak Akec Mayok, up
Read MorePresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over celebrations today to mark the International Labour Day at Ssembabule Town Council playgrounds in Sembabule District, on Tuesday. Below are President’s Remarks ....................................... On this Labour Day, I thank fellow countrymen and women for their dedicated service to the development of Uganda over the
Read MoreA daring suggestion on Tuesday by trade unionist Francis Atwoli to extend President Uhuru Kenyatta’s role after the end of his fixed 10-year term “because he is young” was met with indignation by a section of Kenyans, who termed it “warped” and the brainchild of “hardliners” within and around State House,
Read MoreEcobank Uganda has once again showed that the worst years are over after registering an impressive performance in 2017. According to financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017 released on Monday, Ecobank Uganda made a net profit of Shs1.54bn, up from Shs813.3m recorded in 2016. This represents a
Read MoreUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has explained the rationale behind government’s determination to hire about 200 Cuban Doctors, a move that has been criticized by many. Speaking at International Labour Day celebrations held on Tuesday in Sembabule district, an angry Museveni said the idea to bring in Cuban doctors was due
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