Mbarara City South MP Mwine Mpaka has demanded accountability for the Shs366 million used to fix the Katete Bridge. He wrote to the city clerk asking for details.
Mpaka wants to see bills and meeting minutes about the project. He questions if it followed procurement rules.
The UPDF Engineering Brigade got the contract under the former city clerk. But many say the work does not match the high cost.
The bridge links Mbarara City to Katete Town and Isingiro District. It was partly reopened after being closed for 10 months.
People have complained about the quality of the repairs. They want to know how the money was spent.
Mpaka asked about how materials from the old bridge were disposed of. He wonders if this followed the law.
His...
Parents in Kamwenge have been encouraged to send their children to vocational schools. This will give them practical skills for self-employment and financial independence.
Education experts stress the growing importance of technical education. It can help address youth unemployment and promote self-reliance.
Gad Musinguzi is a senior instructor at Kabuga Hope Vocational Secondary School. He highlighted the many opportunities that vocational training provides.
"Vocational studies give students hands-on skills. These skills allow them to create their jobs instead of waiting for office jobs," he said.
He urged parents to change their views of technical and vocational schools. They should not be seen as places for students who fail in...
The M23 rebel group has declared a ceasefire starting February 4, 2025. They cited humanitarian concerns amid clashes with the DR Congo army (FARDC).
M23 condemned the government for a worsening crisis. They criticized FARDC's use of Kavumu Airport to bomb M23-held areas.
The group denied plans to take Bukavu city. They said their focus is defending civilians and territory.
Last weekend, M23's political head said they would march to Kinshasa "until all of DR Congo is liberated." The government vowed to remove the rebels from North Kivu.
M23 called for the withdrawal of a regional force, SAMIDRC. They argue its presence is no longer needed.
The ceasefire comes as fighting intensifies in North Kivu. M23 has battled Congolese forces...
Rwandan President Paul Kagame says he doesn't know if his troops are in eastern DR Congo. Fighting there has killed over 900 people recently.
Many believe Rwanda supports the M23 rebels who took the city of Goma. UN experts think 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are aiding M23 in Congo.
Kagame told CNN he would do anything to protect Rwanda. The rebels deny getting help from Rwanda.
The UN says at least 900 bodies were found in Goma since the violence began. DR Congo's government says Rwanda's presence is well-known.
Kagame was compared to Russia's Putin backing separatists in Ukraine. He said he can't stop such comparisons.
Kagame calls the FDLR rebel group a major threat to Rwanda. He claims they are part of Congo's army and have...
Muhammad Luwemba will run for the Kawempe North MP seat. The position was left open after the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya.
Luwemba was Ssegirinya's longtime aide. He changed his name from Alex Lusswa Luwemba to Muhammad Luwemba. This was done to honor Ssegirinya.
Luwemba's academic records still use his old name, but his ID card shows his new name. He gave a copy of the name change document to the NUP Electoral Committee.
Ssegirinya's family backs Luwemba as his political successor. They say Luwemba was closest to the late MP and believes he knows what Kawempe North needs.
Ssegirinya's mother said Luwemba would keep working for the people. She thinks he will continue her son's legacy.
NUP has approved eight candidates for the...
Singer Iryn Namubiru revealed on Tusker Malt Conversations that she has not spoken to her mother in 11 years.
In 2013, Namubiru was arrested in Tokyo after drugs were found in her luggage. Her then-manager Tedius was exposed as the mastermind. Namubiru said her mother acted defensive, raising suspicions.
The singer has documented everything but chose not to publish yet. She hinted at a future revelation if something happens to her.
Namubiru also discussed industry struggles that made her step away. Betrayal and public scrutiny drained her passion, and online attacks and conspiracies targeted her.
In 2018, Namubiru survived the Lake Victoria boat accident. She ignored signs to stay home but went with a friend's invitation. During the...
Museveni Orders Arrests in Corruption Case.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wants officials in Lango region arrested. He says they took money meant for a poverty program.
The program is called the Parish Development Model (PDM). It aims to help poor people.
The officials were arrested in January after a report. But police let them go on bond.
Museveni wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. He told the police chief to cancel the bonds.
He wants the officials to face trial. He said anyone who doesn't prosecute "those thieves" will be in trouble.
In December, Museveni told police not to issue bonds in PDM theft cases. He said doing so would make crime worse.
But lawyers say the president can't ban police bonds. They are a right...
Top Congolese Commander Killed in Rebel Clashes.
Col. Alexis Rugabisha died fighting M23 rebels in eastern Congo on Saturday. He was a respected leader in the Congolese army (FARDC).
FARDC confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday. The colonel was killed near Mukwiza in South Kivu province.
He led his troops against the Rwanda-backed rebels. The fighting moved from Nyabibwe toward the town of Minova.
"The nation will always remember this brave son who defended his country against Rwandan aggression," the army said.
Col. Rugabisha commanded the 12th Brigade. He played a key role in fighting armed groups in eastern Congo.
Tensions are very high in South Kivu. The army is in constant battles with M23. Congo says Rwanda supports...
Tanzanian Troops Killed in Eastern Congo Clashes.
Two Tanzanian soldiers died in recent attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Four others were hurt.
The soldiers were part of a regional peacekeeping mission led by the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The mission's goal is to stop armed groups and bring peace to eastern DRC.
Tanzania confirmed the deaths on Sunday. Col. Gaudentius Ilonda of the Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) said the attacks happened on Jan. 24 and 28 in Sake and Goma. The injured soldiers are being treated.
The attacks were by the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group. Other SADC countries also lost soldiers, including South Africa, Malawi, and DRC.
South Africa said 16 of its troops...
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