Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Betty Kamya, has said that they are investigating the Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS regarding inconsistencies in the 2024 census results. Speaking to journalists on Thursday in preparation for International Ombudsman Day, Kamya said that the inspectorate has picked interest in …
Read More »IGG, Attorney General okay ongoing NEMA restructuring
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Attorney General’s office have dismissed allegations of abuse of office and corruption leveled against the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Board, and okayed the ongoing restructuring and phasing out of the position of directors. “… we hold the …
Read More »IGG formalizes lifestyle audit legal framework
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Betty Kamya has informed parliament that the National Lifestyle Audit legal framework has been finalized and ready for discussion. Kamya made the revelation during a meeting with Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Thursday. She had appeared to present …
Read More »UGX 6.5Bn roads commissioned in Buliisa district
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three major roads in the Buliisa District have been commissioned. The 6.5 Billion Shillings roads were rehabilitated under the Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project-ARSDP in Buliisa district. The project is a multi-sectoral plan that is being implemented for 5 years in the region. It …
Read More »MPs investigating possession of Kyangwali refugee land titles by individuals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Presidential Affairs committee are investigating circumstances under which 12 land titles in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Kikuube district are in the hands of individuals. In the 1960s, 50 square miles of the refugee settlement land was leased to the government for …
Read More »Lands Ministry intervenes in Masindi land wrangle
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Lands has intervened in a wrangle between Uganda Investment Authority-UIA and over 2,000 residents over a contested piece of land in Masindi district. The land measuring approximately 60 square miles is situated in Kimengo sub-county Masindi district. More than 2,000 people …
Read More »Minister unhappy over slow pace of road works in Albertine region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Betty Kamya has expressed frustration at the slow pace of road rehabilitation works under the Albertine Region Sustainable development Project-ARSDP in Hoima district. The project is a multi-sectoral plan that is being implemented for 5 years …
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