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Mukono opens modern theatre, ambulance to cut maternal deaths
Mukono residents finally got a legitimate surgical theater to stop pregnant women from dying unnecessarily. Officials commissioned this modern facility alongside a fresh constituency ambulance at Katoogo Health Centre III in Nama Sub-County. M S Erasico Co Ltd also constructed walkways costing over one hundred seventy-six million shillings. Dr Fred Bagomose claims staff remain committed to professionalism while thanking district bosses for the assistance. Health officer Dr Stephen Mulindwa insists locals must ditch home births because the state wants to cut maternal mortality rates using this specialized gear. This site evolved from a basic outpatient unit into a complex featuring staff housing and an inpatient ward valued at around...
UCC boss defends internet monitoring, denies shutdown plans
The internet police just confirmed they watch everything you post online to maintain national stability because UCC boss Nyombi Thembo believes state surveillance ensures public order. The executive director insisted during a radio appearance that monitoring helps balance regulation with safety while claiming zero current directives exist to blacklist connectivity before upcoming polls. Nyombi admitted that regulators use risk profiles to assess potential blackouts, but currently, no stakeholders requested a total shutdown. However, he warned that authorities will absolutely pull the plug if security chiefs decide the web got weaponized against the country. Thembo revealed that Starlink submitted the most necessary paperwork and...
Alupo launches 15km Katakwi road for markets and security
Katakwi is getting a speedrun road upgrade, promising to fix transport in weeks. Vice President Jessica Alupo kicked off construction on a fifteen-kilometer stretch in Ongongoja Sub-county that supposedly finishes in just twenty-three days. The project costs 140 million shillings using state funds allocated for district maintenance. Alupo insisted the contractor better not deliver trash results because wasting resources is unacceptable. She demanded that locals get hired as casual laborers, ensuring the community actually earns something. The official claims peace allows a specific focus on infrastructure connecting schools and health centers. Usuk County representative Bosco Okiror hyped the move as a major boost while telling...
Buganda civil servants trained in fire safety and response
Buganda Kingdom staff just learned how not to burn down their offices and homes. Employees received drills from Affinity Fire Solutions, ensuring they can handle blazes whenever professionals take forever to arrive. Expert Justus Emalu showed them specific techniques for saving property and lives since specialized help often delays during disasters. The instructor insisted everyone purchase gear from legit sellers while servicing extinguishers annually. He advised keeping the police hotline handy for instant help. Maintenance supervisor Dennis Ssebwana claims he finally grasps evacuation protocols without causing mass panic or trampling injured colleagues. Moses Lutaaya drives for the institution and found the lessons useful for...
Wamala warns Matugga–Kapeeka road may miss April deadline
Infrastructure timelines are totally cooked because nobody paid the bills or moved pipes, causing Gen Edward Katumba Wamala to admit the Matugga Semuto Kapeeka Road project will likely miss its target date. The Works Minister inspected the site on Monday, discovering progress stalled thanks to utility relocation headaches and cash flow issues. This sixty-three-kilometer stretch initially launched back in 2011 as a tech pilot but got absolutely wrecked from heavy trucks accessing the Kapeeka Industrial Park. Attempts to fix the route started late in 2023, yet massive traffic volumes continue grinding the surface down faster than crews can pave. Katumba claims he actually digs the construction quality despite multiple setbacks hurting...
Court tosses Ssemakadde’s bid to stall indecency trial
Legal drama just faceplanted after a lawyer hired a fake attorney to pause his trial. Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi tossed the request from Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde to stop criminal proceedings regarding indecent insult charges. The judge ruled the entire move was procedurally wrecked because the supporting documents came from someone pretending to be a qualified advocate. Court records proved Brian Akandwanaho is not actually enrolled despite swearing the affidavit as counsel. Kayizzi declared that an unqualified person cannot legally submit sworn statements about judicial conduct or representation. This revelation left the initial application with zero evidence, forcing the court to strike it down immediately. Ssemakadde tried fixing the...
Uganda to shut internet, block SIM sales ahead of vote
Uganda just nuked the entire internet to supposedly stop election chaos. The communications regulator ordered every service provider to cut public access and freeze new SIM sales immediately. Authorities claim this prevents disinformation and violence from spiraling out of control while people cast votes. Tech companies must block social platforms, streaming apps, and messaging tools across all networks like fiber or mobile broadband. Even virtual private networks got banned to ensure nobody bypasses the digital wall. Only vital infrastructure like hospital systems and bank transfers can stay online under strict supervision. Airport controls and tax portals remain active, but regular citizens lose all connectivity until further...
Museveni tells Kasese - farm, build, and skip handouts
Museveni basically told Kasese residents to get rich via farming or stay broke. The incumbent leader hit up Kisinga Town Council to push commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as the only real paths to wealth. He insists locals need to master specific trades like carpentry or ceramics to actually make money. He claims the national economy expanded massively, yet too many citizens remain poor. Official records indicate the region received millions of coffee and apple seedlings to help farmers escape poverty. The president warned that government employment is rare, meaning people must create personal wealth instead of waiting for handouts. New pledges involve road machinery to tackle rough terrain and settling pension issues...
Okello seals $300K move to Tanzanian giants Yanga
Ugandan football just saw a massive cash splash for its golden boy. Allan Okello officially ditched Vipers SC for Tanzania Premier League heavyweights Young Africans SC in a move that reportedly cost 300,000 dollars. This transfer ranks as the second biggest sale ever for the Kitende side, falling just behind the legendary Farouk Miya deal with Standard Liege. The Jangwani-based club hyping him up on social media announced that Star Boy finally landed to rock their green and yellow kit. Vipers confirmed the exit while praising his impact during a trophy-heavy stint at St Mary's Stadium. Okello managed to net 26 goals over two seasons with the Venoms while helping secure a domestic double. He actually topped the Uganda Premier League...
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