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The controversial State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization; Evelyn Anite Kajik is under fire for hypocrisy and application of double standards against the investors. Anite, a trained journalist from Uganda Christian University has transformed her writing skills into blackmailing and bashing investors on social media platforms. She has deviated from her ministerial roles to fighting investors and government officials twitter/X. The tweeting minister is neither a government spokesperson nor an official ministry’s communication officer. One wonders whether her communication against the investors is the right position of the Government or her own opinion. It should be noted that…
A project worth USD200million (about Shs1.1 trillion) by the World Bank hangs in balance following allegations of corruption and infighting at the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), this publication can exclusively report. In 2022, the Government of Uganda (GoU) represented by NITA-U applied for financing to a tune of USD 200 million from the World Bank/IDA towards the cost of the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project – Government Network (UDAP-GovNet). This was after the project approval by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and was identified as one of the critical projects to be implemented under the Digital Transformation…
City businessman and Company Director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe who is accused of forging and uttering false documents left many people in a fully parked court shocked by admitting to have committed the offences. This happened last week after the Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road Court, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi guided the businessman to reveal the truth so as to give a leeway to the out-of-court settlement. Just like a drowning man who looked for support from a serpent, Asiimwe let the cat of the bag when he put it on court record that the complainant was a…
Magdalena Kikwangire, affectionately known as “Mangada,” was a devout Christian who embodied the principles of faith, hope, and charity in her daily life. Her unwavering dedication to God was evident throughout her 33 years on earth. The late Bishop Emeritus John Baptist Kakubi, Bishop of Mbarara, described her as a true Christian who relinquished earthly possessions out of love for God. Magdalena tragically lost her life in 1956 for refusing to surrender her body to a gang of men intent on raping her. She met her demise when she was eventually killed and crucified on a tree at Kalivario in…
Last week, URA ‘s team one commenced a two-week long joint operation with Uganda Traffic Police and the Military. The operation targeted foreign registered motor vehicles, those with red plates (tax exempted vehicles), duplicate number plates and forged ones. Following intelligence reports, a number of check points were staged around the Kampala city suburbs. Each location was manned by 5 officers who ensured that the operations were carried out seamlessly. During the operation, more than 750 vehicles were verified against their profiles in URA systems like E-TAX and relevant information recorded from the drivers. According to John Olowo, one of…
The Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi issued a strong warning to city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe for raising unlimited excuses that result into jumping court sessions. Asiimwe, who is accused of forging and uttering false documents skipped court this week (on Monday and Friday) claiming he is unwell. His lawyer Michael Byamukama who was holding brief for Counsel Junior Kanyamuyenga told court that his client is still battling stomach complications. Earlier this week, Asiimwe’s lawyer told court that his client is suffering from diarrhea and not even male diapers could…
The lawyer to city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe who is accused of forging and uttering false documents told court on Monday that his client is suffering from acute diarrhea. To win the sympathy of the Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi, the lawyer’s tone reflected a fact that Asiimwe’s “kipindupindu” is so bad that he could not even be saved by diapers to appear in public. The soft spoken Chief Magistrate had no option other than adjourning the matter to Friday May 3, 2024. However, this left some of the witnesses…
In a February 21 letter addressed to The Observer, the ‘whistleblowers’ accuse the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for protecting implicated individuals like Aminah Zawedde, the ministry’s permanent secretary. Early last year, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) commenced investigations into the ministry following tipoff from a whistleblower. During the investigations, SHACU unearthed several scams within the ministry, such as the misuse and duplication of fuel cards, siphoning of funds meant for the Parish Development Model (PDM) as well as nepotism. At the centre of this investigation was Aminah Zawedde, the ICT and National Guidance ministry Permanent…
Manchester City’s hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. The holders recovered from going behind to Rodrygo’s early strike to lay siege to Real’s goal, finally equalising 14 minutes from the end of normal time when Kevin de Bruyne pounced on Antonio Rudiger’s clearance. It was the least City deserved for their almost total domination but a lack of the finishing touch cost them as Real, despite being exhausted and mounting a desperate rearguard action, held out for spot-kicks. City looked on course…
Arsenal made a bitterly disappointing exit from the Champions League as they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a euphoric atmosphere at Allianz Arena. Joshua Kimmich’s powerful 63rd-minute header from Raphael Guerreiro’s cross was enough to send the Germans through to the semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate after the two teams had drawn 2-2 in London in the first leg. Despite being held at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal were confident of advancing against a Bayern Munich side who had endured a poor domestic season and were without key players Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman because of injury. In a tight and cagey…