The Ministry of Health has suspended the use and distribution of REPLENISH, a therapeutic feed designed for babies with acute malnutrition, citing reports of adverse effects. In a letter dated January 7, Dr. Diana Atwine, the ministry’s permanent secretary, urged health facilities to cease using the product while investigations are conducted.Collaborating with the National Drug Authority (NDA) and National Medical Stores (NMS), the ministry is examining the issue to safeguard public health. “As a precautionary measure, we request an immediate suspension of REPLENISH in all health facilities,” Dr. Atwine stated, adding that alternative brands should be used in the interim.She…
Author: Vincent Mukama
President Yoweri Museveni has summoned members of the Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top organ of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, to deliberate on the electoral roadmap leading to the 2026 general elections. The high-stakes meeting is set to take place today at State House, Entebbe, and comes amid growing political activity within the party. Key Agenda: Finalizing the 2026 Electoral Roadmap The CEC meeting is expected to address crucial elements of the party’s preparation for the upcoming elections. Among the topics to be discussed are: NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong confirmed the meeting, stating:“The party chairperson has…
Lubaga Hospital has announced the passing of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North.Hon. Ssegirinya passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:10 PM, following a period of medical care at the facility. Despite the dedicated efforts of Lubaga Hospital’s medical team, his condition did not improve, and the nation now mourns the loss of a passionate and committed leader. In an official statement, the hospital extended its condolences to the Parliament of Uganda, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, his colleagues in Parliament, his family, and the people of Kawempe North, whom he represented with unwavering…
· “Shs 13 Billion Silo Project for Uganda Prisons mired in controversy” · “Asiimwe’s Innocence As Forensic Experts Fails To Link Him To Forgery” · “Taifa Partners Managing Latest Victim Of Predatory Money-lending” The general public attention has been drawn to three online stories purporting to report Court proceedings at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court under Criminal Case Number 0834/2023: Uganda v Asiimwe Emmanuel. However, the online publications on www.monitor.co.ug, www.insightpostug.com , www.eyewitness24.net reflect lies, fabrications, inaccuracies and baseless allegations intended to tarnish the good names of Kamusiime Joseph, Okello Charles, Assa Tumwesigye and the corporate name of Davanti Union Ltd. We wish to respond to each of…
Embattled city businessman and Company Director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe left Buganda Road Court on Friday afternoon sweating plasma after the principal witness from Uganda Forensics Laboratory giving expert evidence to confirm forgery and uttering false documents. During the fully parked court session that was presided over by the Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi, the expert led court on the analysis that was done on the suspected signatures of the former Company Secretary Charles Okello that were appended on the Powers of Attorney which Asiimwe used to revoke the Powers of Attorney previously granted…
The Uganda National Roads Authority and the Uganda Road Fund have been dissolved and their functions returned to the Ministry of Works and Transport. This follows the repealing of the Uganda Road Fund Act, 2008 and the Uganda National Roads Authority Act 2006 which created both agencies. The development follows the passing of the Uganda Road Fund (Amendment), Bill, 2024 and Uganda National Roads Authority (Amendment), Bill 2024 by Parliament chaired by Speaker Anita Among on Wednesday, 06 November 2024. The two Bills, once assented to, will operationalise the 2021 government policy on rationalization, which aims at reducing duplication of…
Three government agencies, the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), the Privatisation Unit and the Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust have been sent back to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The three rationalization amendment bills were considered and approved by Parliament sitting on Wednesday, 06 November 2024.While reporting on the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Finance Committee Chairperson, Hon. Amos Kankunda, observed that UMRA has not been able to fully execute its mandate. “Whereas the authority managed to licence several money lenders and tier 4 micro finance institutions under their mandate, it has…
Parliament of Uganda has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 integrating the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This move is part of the government’s Rationalisation of Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) policy aimed at streamlining public spending and reducing redundant administrative structures. Despite fierce opposition and extensive debates in recent months, the Bill was approved during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 06 November 2024. The passage of the Bill was marked by delays and objections from some Opposition legislators, with members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) staging a…
The grand plan by State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite to uproot the UIA Boss Robert Mukiza in order to protect her interests was properly orchestrated at the beginning of this year. It started with the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) surprise and dramatic raid at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) offices on January 16, 2024 where laptops were seized. Although the motive is hitherto still obscure, what is clear is that the raid did not yield any tangible results but highlighted the fact that some individuals at the UIA and IGG’s office were in bed with Minister Anite…
There is a looming management crisis at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda Limited as the sitting Managing Director Chioma A. Mang is being recalled to the headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The abrupt recalling of the 58-year-old Nigerian lawyers and senior banker (Chioma) is not a normal transfer but a result of the negative media reports that are associated with the low business development in Uganda. UBA (U) limited a subsidiary of a multinational Pan-African financial services group headquartered in Lagos Island, Lagos and known as Africa’s Global Bank. This has come at a time when she is facing…