Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Chancellor of Makerere University, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, will focus on ensuring that the institution continues to play a key role in the transformation and development of Uganda. Last week, President Yoweri Museveni appointed former Defense Minister Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga as the …
Read More »Museveni ends uncertainity at Makerere by appointing Dr Kiyonga Chancellor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni appointed former Defense Minister Dr Chrispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University, replacing Prof. Ezra Suruma after his eight-year tenure. The appointment was confirmed by Makerere University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning. …
Read More »Dr. Crispus Kiyonga is new Chancellor of Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former defence minister and ambassador to China, Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor, confirmed Kiyonga’s appointment on X. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga replaces Professor Ezra Suruma who retired this position in …
Read More »Amudat Chairperson remanded over theft of office vehicle
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amudat LC5 chairperson Francis Kiyonga Adamson has been charged in Matugga Grade I magistrate’s court with stealing a district vehicle valued at sh130m. Latif Nakibinge, the grade I magistrate who remanded Kiyonga to Kasangati government prison until March 31st when his bail application will be …
Read More »THIS WEEK: China offers $30million to support Uganda customs modernization
THIS WEEK: China offers $30million to support Uganda customs modernization Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of China has agreed to support a customs modernization project in Uganda with a grant worth RMB 200,000,000 (US$30m). The grant agreement was signed in the Chinese capital, Beijing on Nov.03 by Matia …
Read More »Kiyonga presents credentials to China President Xi Jinping
Beijing, China | MOFA | Crispus Kiyonga has presented his credentials to President Xi Jinping as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uganda to the People’s Republic of China. During the ceremony that took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Xi welcomed Kiyonga to China and …
Read More »VIDEO: Over 202 Ugandans Detained in China over Drug Trafficking
VIDEO: Over 202 Ugandans Detained in China over Drug Trafficking Kampala, Uganda | NBS | Uganda’s ambassador China Dr. Crispus Kiyonga has decried the increasing number of Ugandans arrested and sentenced to death over drug trafficking in China. About 202 Ugandans are languishing in the different China prisons. Dr. Kiyonga says …
Read More »Parliament approves Gen Wamala, new envoys
Gen Katumba Wamala was vetted and approved by the Parliament Appointments Committee as State Minister for Works along with 11 new ambassadors. Although some members of the committee had reservations about Wamala being a serving UPDF soldier, the issue did not arise since a precedent had already been set with …
Read More »Kiyonga new ambassador to China
President Yoweri Museveni has made changes in the foreign services, with former defence minister Crispus Kiyonga being appointed ambassador to Beijing, China. The majority of the changes will see new faces like Phoebe Otaala, Busoga king William Gabula and former ISO boss Brig. Ronnie Balya take on roles as ambassadors, …
Read More »Why Kiyonga, Museveni say army can take over
By Julius Odeke What then, asks opposition leader Gen.Muntu President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni does not hide the real source of his power whenever his grip on it is threatened. It is the army. Museveni showed this recently, barely a month after some of his Members of Parliament commonly known as …
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