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DCIC: Ugandans with Expired IDs Still Eligible for Passports
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has announced that Ugandans with expired National Identity Cards (IDs) will still be eligible to obtain new passports.
This clarification comes amidst concerns from many…
Muslims to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday
Muslims in Uganda are set to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, as the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan remained unseen on Monday evening.
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) declared this decision…
Immigration Stuck with Over 50,000 Unclaimed Passports
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control under the Ministry of Internal Affairs is grappling with over 50,000 unclaimed passports, overwhelming its storage capacity and prompting the government to consider destroying the…
China Invites Uganda to Advance $5 Billion Oil Pipeline Project
In a significant development aimed at advancing Uganda’s ambitious $5 billion crude oil pipeline project, China has formally invited Uganda’s Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, signaling an impending dialogue between the two nations.
The…
Gen Kainerugaba Narrates How NRA’s Kakwano Aided His Escape to Kenya in 1981
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, honored Mr. Ernest Kakwano at St John’s Church Entebbe yesterday, a man that has been referred to by many as an unsung hero.
Gen Kainerugaba reflected on his own personal history with…
Ministry of Works Launches 2024 Road Safety Marathon to Combat Ugandan Road Crashes
The Ministry of Works and Transport, alongside other road safety stakeholders, has launched the 2024 Road Safety Marathon, now in its third edition, aiming to promote awareness and advocacy for road safety nationwide.
Gen Edward Katumba…
Fallen generals: Counting the cost
There are many more army officers who have died over the last 15 years, some of whom – battle-hardened and with bullet scars to show - have met their deaths under flimsy circumstances, raising questions about the safety of such valuable…
New Braille, Audio-Visual Budget Guides Launched for Inclusive Access
Commissioner Paul Mwanja on Thursday launched the Braille and Audio-Visual versions of the Citizen's Guide to the Budget for the fiscal year 2023/24 at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, (mofpedU).
Mwanja who…
IGG Commits to Addressing Low Pay in Junior Servants’ to Fight Corruption
Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Kamya has pledged to address the issue of salary enhancement for junior civil servants as a strategy to combat corruption.
Kamya was confronted with the stark reality of how entrenched…
Government Seeks Alternative Revenue Sources Amidst Global Credit Market Hurdles
The Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has announced that the government aims to generate UGX1.9 trillion from newly proposed taxes on cement, fuel, land transactions, and mineral water. This revenue will contribute to funding a…