The Oil Palm Project in Buvuma Island.

By David Sserumaga -updated by 0920 EAT Thursday 23rd January 2025 Officers from Ministry of Local Government are in Buvuma district for two days to support their counterparts to improve procurement service delivery standards. Mr. Musingunzi Johnson the assistant commissioner procurement in MOLG advised the district team to always refer the correct PPDA regulations when…

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Court Dismisses Common Nuisance Case Against MP Ssemujju and 13 Others.

A Kampala court has dismissed a case of common nuisance against Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, Ssemujju Nganda, and 13 other members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction. The case stemmed from an incident that occurred on August 5, 2024, when the group, including Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, marched to…

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Tundu Lissu Elected Chairman of Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party, Chadema.

Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected as the new chairman of Chadema, the country’s main opposition party. In a tightly contested election, Lissu ousted Freeman Mbowe, the party’s long-serving leader, who had held the position for over two decades. The election highlighted significant internal divisions within Chadema, with Lissu campaigning for changes in…

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Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Sanctions.

In a recent social media post,  President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to take immediate action to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that failure to reach a deal would result in new tariffs and sanctions. Trump, who has previously maintained a good relationship with the Russian leader, described the…

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Former RDCs, RCCs Cry Foul Over Unmet Promises, Cite Unfair Treatment and Sectarianism.

          The National Former RDCs, RCCs, and Deputies Association has expressed deep concerns over unmet promises regarding resettlement packages, highlighting that many of their members continue to suffer despite the government’s earlier assurances. In a recent conference, members of the association raised a variety of issues, with a particular focus on what they described as…

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Nigerian Pastors Attend US Presidential Inauguration Events.

Two prominent Nigerian pastors, William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey, were among the international guests who took part in events surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017. Their involvement underscored the growing ties between Christian evangelism and the incoming US administration. Pastor William Kumuyi, the founder of Deeper Life Bible Church…

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