Politics
Museveni assumes EAC chairmanship
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assumed the Chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from outgoing Chairperson William Ruto at the conclusion of the EAC Heads of State Summit held at the Arusha International Conference Centre. The Summit also approved the appointment of Stephen Patrick Mbundi as the new…
Tayebwa defends record, calls for party unity
KAMPALA, Uganda — Thomas Tayebwa has defended the performance of the 11th Parliament, saying its leadership has delivered on its constitutional mandate while urging members of the ruling party to maintain unity ahead of the upcoming parliamentary leadership vote. Speaking to journalists at his home in Kigo, Tayebwa said the current leadership under Anita Annet…
Muwema evicted over Shs1.34bn rent arrears
Operations at Muwema & Co. Advocates were disrupted on Friday after the firm was evicted from its rented offices in Kololo over alleged rent arrears totaling USD 372,300 (about Shs1.34 billion). The property owner, Downtown Investments Ltd, reportedly instructed court bailiffs to repossess the premises after months of unpaid rent. During the enforcement exercise, bailiffs…
Alebtong officials summoned over Shs165m payment
The Anti-Corruption Court in Nakasero has issued fresh summons to two senior officials from Alebtong District Local Government to answer charges related to the alleged irregular payment of more than Shs165 million to a construction company. According to the prosecution, the officials are accused of authorising the payment under circumstances that allegedly violated public financial…
Museveni in Arusha for EAC summit
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania, to attend the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. The summit is being held under the theme “Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens.” Regional leaders are expected to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening…