Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi has warned Internal Security Officers and village Chairmen against accepting bribes to recommend non-citizens for mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification cards. The National Identification Registration Authority is expected to embark on the mass enrollment and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A formal motion will be introduced in Parliament to determine the relocation of Luzira Prisons to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel. On Wednesday, 24 April 2024, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi presented a statement stating that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured. The assurance was made by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi in a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have expressed concern over the recent attacks on police posts in which officers on duty were injured or killed and guns stolen. A report by the State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, presented to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 November 2022, showed up …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans have been encouraged to exercise increased vigilance in their communities owing to the on-going threats to security in the country. While addressing the House sitting on Tuesday, Deputy speaker Anita Among called for more information saying, “it is not an easy time but we have …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have faulted the government for ignoring warnings on imminent terror attacks on Uganda by the United Kingdom (UK) Counter Terrorism Police, about two weeks ago. The UK government had earlier on advised its nationals to be extremely vigilant about their security, adding …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has concluded the administration of oath for Members of Parliament. The Eleventh parliament will have the highest number of legislators who have increased from 426 MPs in the Tenth Parliament to 529. During the four day exercise, each MP took the Oath of Allegiance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) newly elected representatives in Parliament have defended their stay in Parliament saying they play a key role in developing policies related to security. In January 2021, the UPDF elected 10 representatives in Parliament. They are; General David Muhoozi, the Chief …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen David Muhoozi, has tasked the newly promoted army officers to ensure they do not embarrass the Army and the country. Gen Muhoozi, who was speaking at the piping ceremony of 33 Brigadiers and seven Major Generals at the ministry …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After their friendly football matches with the media fraternity, Uganda Peoples Forces has promised a new era of working relationship between the two sides. The two matches; one involving senior army officers and media managers/owners and another between junior officers and journalists were held at …
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