Local Government
Pakwach District officials arrested for misappropriating government fund
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14 Kitgum District officials arrested for misuse of Parish Model Development funds
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MPs want tougher remedies for defaulters of government empowerment funds
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Local Government workers begin Industrial action demanding better remuneration
\Crime
Bugiri District officials in trouble for stealing soldier’s pension
Two officials of Bugiri district local government have Thursday been arrested by a team of UPDF personnel attached to the Chieftaincy of Military intelligence for fraudulently processing and stealing the gratuity benefits of the late Francis Emolit.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Crime
Three Arua District officials in trouble for paying ghost staff
The Public Accounts Committee-PAC Local Government has directed three top Arua district officials investigated for paying 15 ghost staff and causing the government a financial loss.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
KCCA to begin collecting Road user tax next month
Passenger vehicles operating within Kampala Capital City Authority are set to start paying road user fees from its jurisdiction starting next month.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Parliament tasks MTN, Airtel & Post Bank to explain Shs.2.85 Billion Administrative costs
Parliament’s Public and Local Government Accounts committees have tasked officials from MTN, Post Bank Uganda Limited and Airtel to account for the 2.85 billion Shillings reportedly spent on administrative costs to send COVID-19 relief cash to vulnerable Ugandans.
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National
Youths urged to go for nomination as Museveni assents to new Local Government Act cap 243 Amendment
Prior to the amendment which was passed by parliament on Tuesday, any aspiring candidate had to be 30 years and above, but not exceeding 75.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Politics
EC Announces election dates for Nebbi District Local government By-elections
The Electoral Commission has approved the programme for the by-election of District Chairperson and filling of vacancies in other Lower Local Government Councils in Nebbi District.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Cabinet approves 7 Board Members of Uganda Airlines
Seven names have been approved by cabinet and appointed the board of directors for Uganda National Airlines Company Limited.
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National
Government drafts new Bill on Compulsory Land Acquisition
Government has drafted a new bill on Land Acquisition to facilitate the compulsory land acquisition bringing it into conformity with Article 26 of the constitution of Uganda.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Masaka Municipal officials grilled over Missing Monies
Top Masaka municipal officials were Tuesday grilled by the Local Government Accounts Committee for alleged failure to account for millions of Shillings.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Celebrity
Parliament cuts budget of underperforming Committee
Members of the local government accounts committee have are frustrated after Parliament reached a decision to cut the committee's budget by 300 Million Shillings.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Politics
Police Pledges Peaceful Elections Tomorrow
The Uganda police force says its officers will maintain law and order, as well as keep peace during tomorrow’s local government elections.
Story by Howwe Editor
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