Author: Citizen Editor
After firing Dorothy Kisaka who he had just handed another term after an IGG report pinned her and other two KCCA bosses for neglect in the fatal Kiteezi landfill collapse, Museveni has named her successor who is now Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki. The president also named Benon Kigenyi as her Deputy. Buzeki becomes the third woman to take the helm at KCCA after Jenifer Musisi (April 2011-December 2018) and Dorothy Kisaka (June 2020- September 2024). The only two men have all been on interim basis; Eng Andrew Kitaka between December 2018- June 2020 and Frank Rusa between September 2024- December 2024.…
Owing to the Kiteezi landfill collapse that left over 35 dead, 100s displaced, president Museveni basing on an IGG report fired Doroth Kisaka, Eng David Luyimbaazi and Dr Daniel Okello from their positions as KCCA bosses and ordered police to institute investigations against the three. Frank Rusa Nyakaana, the authority’s legal director was named an acting KCCA boss, Robert Nowere as Deputy Executive Director Sarah Zalwango as acting Director Health. As Rusa and his other two colleagues were taking at KCCA, their predecessors were undergoing investigations. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP…
Sad news this afternoon indicate that veteran politician Dr.Frank Nabwiso has died from a hospital in Kampala. The outspoken opposition politician has died from Namirembe hospital where he had been admitted for some time. A cloud of sorrow hovers above the FDC party he has served diligently, the Busoga region and Kagoma constituency which he served as member of parliament in the 7th parliament. He’s also a former Vice Chancellor of the Busoga University. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 The veteran politician and educator even contested for the mayorship of…
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The festive season is upon us, and there’s no better time to create lasting memories with your loved ones. If you’re looking for the perfect destination to relax, unwind, and bond as a family, Kinzi Apartments, Bar and Gardens in Jinja offers an idyllic setting. Nestled in the heart of Uganda’s adventure capital, this luxurious yet homely haven has everything you need to make your family day out a spectacular one. A Perfect Blend of Comfort and Elegance: Kinzi Apartments, Bar and Gardens are designed to provide a comfortable and serene environment that feels like a home away from home…
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Our brains are oval and therefore multi dimensional. The number of dimensions is infinite, but we can mention the cultural, ethical, moral, social, economic, political, emotional, psychological, financial, intellectual, technical, scientific, environmental and ecological dimensions. When we say we have to develop as individuals, then development must be experienced along all the various dimensions, and much more. One may be developed in one or two dimensions but underdeveloped in others. This reflects our largely disciplinary education that makes us expert in one but not in other dimensions. Thus, many different types of development and underdevelopment exist and we…
By Nsereko Jonathan Men’s abuse, also known as domestic violence against men, is a serious issue that is often overlooked. Domestic violence has long been considered a women’s issue. However, violence against men by women has become a common problem today. This includes economic, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as psychological abuse that harms a person’s mental and physical health. Both men and women can be victims of gender-based violence. In a country like Uganda, which has been female-dominated for centuries, people find it difficult to believe that men can be victims of domestic violence just like women.…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is pleased to announce the appointment of Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as the new Chief Executive and by extension, a member of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. This appointment follows required regulatory approvals. Mumba brings to our team nearly 30 years of post-qualification experience, 20 of which have been in the banking sector, mostly in senior leadership roles covering business development, risk management, strategy formulation and finance strategy in three African markets including Botswana, Zambia, and for the last five years—Uganda. Patrick Mweheire, Standard Bank Group’s Regional Chief Executive for East Africa said: “We are…
Shenzhen, China: With the growing importance of rice as a food security crop, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is forging strategic global partnerships to enhance production and expertise. In this effort, NARO’s Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma, is leading a delegation to China to collaborate with world-leading rice research and production institutions. Among these are Yunnan University and the BGI Group, a renowned life science and genomics organization with two decades of rice research experience. In October 2024, BGI Group’s CEO, Dr. Yin Ye, visited Uganda and formalized a partnership with NARO to elevate rice as a cornerstone for…
There are a lot of wars and bickering at several government MDAs in Uganda. These include the following; At Lands, ministers Sam Mayanja and Nabakooba don’t like each other because the senior is uncomfortable seeing the state minister outshining her. Mayanja has solved more land problems than his senior and even Museveni likes him more because as a lawyer he specializes on land matters. At the same ministry, a group of technocrats are always defying and respecting the permanent secretary Dorcus Okalany by undermining her authority. These include Justine Jjuuko the undersecretary from Hoima and the chief accountant Lawrence Nsubuga…