URA Hosts Historic East African Revenue Authorities Chief Audit Executives Forum

By Ouni Jaspher KAMPALA: The East African Revenue Authorities Chief Audit Executives (EARACAE) Forum is taking place at Mestil Hotel in Kampala under this year’s theme, “From Dialogue to Action,” ‎‎In his remarks the Commissioner General of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) John R. Musinguzi welcomed the delegates coming from the Jumuiya East African Revenue Authorities …

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Suspected Al-Shabaab Terror Gear Seized in Eastleigh

‎‎In a significant quantum leap against terror-linked logistics networks, a multi-agency security team has successfully recovered a vital consignment of suspected Al-Shabaab (AS) combat uniforms in an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of the night within the Eastleigh KBS Garage area.‎‎ The operation, spearheaded by officers from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Kenya (DCI),…

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Coronavirus disease 2019

Coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever,[7] fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[8][9][10] Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days after exposure…

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ODPP and IJM Join Forces to Protect Women and Children from Violence‎‎

‎‎A productive engagement was held today between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and International Justice Mission (IJM) to advance efforts to strengthen Uganda’s criminal justice system, with a particular focus on protecting women and children.‎‎ The meeting offered a platform to discuss key challenges in investigating and prosecuting cases involving Gender-Based…

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Uganda Secures UGX 2.1 trillion World Bank Funding for Urban Transformation.

‎‎Hon. Judith Nabakoob, Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development has announced that Government had secured $540 million (UGX 2.1 trillion) from the World Bank to support urban transformation across Uganda.‎‎ While addressing journalists and the media at the Uganda Media Centre this morning, the Minister noted that the funding, which includes an $80 million…

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