Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security Minister Gen Elly Tumwine has assured pilgrims to the Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo, that their security is guaranteed despite a terror alert issued by the Police earlier. Gen Tumwine, who visited the Catholic Martyrs Shrines this afternoon said that he was convinced that …
Read More »Parliament directs Gen. Tumwine on Nommo Gallery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has directed Security Minister, General Elly Tumwine to vacate Nommo Gallery for alleged nonpayment of rent. It came after the Tumwine ignored summons issued by the Gender, Labour and Social Development Committee to explain his failure to pay rent for using the gallery. A …
Read More »Ochola criticizes Kayihura methods, Gen.Tumwine assures on security
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Appointments Committee of Parliament Wednesday completed vetting and approval of presidential appointees Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola and the deputy Inspector General of Police Brig.Gen Sabiiti Muzeeyi. The process comes after President Yoweri Museveni recently reshuffled the Uganda police force, dropping General …
Read More »Uganda’s Parliament hails ‘bold, wise’ Speaker Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| Uganda’s Parliament has hailed Speaker Rebecca Kadaga for her wisdom and firm stand in handling the House this week. A day after a brawl left many parts of the House damaged, State Minister for Urban development Isaac Musumba moved an Appreciation Motion thanking Kadaga for …
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