Benard Yiga

Press Officer @StateHouseUg | My views do not represent those of the Office of the President | Be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32)

[Commissioner Hellen@ @HelenSeku]

Today, at 2:00 p.m., President @KagutaMuseveni will address the nation on the state of our country .I urge all Ugandans to join live on TV, radio, and social media platforms. @StateHouseUg @UgandaMediaCent @kirunda_faruk

[Kamukama Fredie @kamukamafredie]

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chaired a high-level meeting of the Joint Staff Committee on Tuesday to assess Uganda’s security posture and regional military footprint.

Held at the Special Forces Command headquarters, the session convened the military’s top leadership, including the Deputy CDF, Service Chiefs, Chief of Joint Staff, Division Commanders, Chiefs of Staff, Commanders of independent units and  members of the Joint Staff.

The committee reviewed the operational progress of Ugandan troops deployed in key regional missions including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, and the Equatorial Guinea.  

This regular forum serves as a vital vehicle for aligning national defense strategies and maintaining regional stability.

[Kamukama Fredie @kamukamafredie]

SPA Hajjat Amina Mukalazi, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Privatization and Investment)-designate, arrives at Parliament for vetting by the Appointments Committee. The vetting process is a key step in assessing her suitability for the role before formal appointment.

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT IN THE OFFING:

Once the new Government starts work,another major reform to be implemented will be in the area of public procurement.

All Ministries,Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Local Governments (LGs) will implement the use of collaborative procurement for common user items such as stationery, computers,cars etc effective 1st July 2026.

This is part of the measures to cut wastage,guard against over pricing of goods and services in Gov't,standardise prices,achieve quality standards,value for money and maximize economies of scale.

This reform is also aimed at making public procurement efficient,transparent and corruption free.

According to the PSST Dr. @rggoobi, this reform will remove middlemen of procurement and also cut down on the lead time.

"If Government is buying similar things like cars and computers,there is no need for each entity to look for bidders," said the PSST.

Common user items will be purchased in bulk on behalf of all requesting MDAs & LGs.

[Benard Yiga @byiga]

@DickensOkello99 It's a better deal than Katebe

[Erich Mboowa @erich_mboowa]

Dear @nemaug, can you kindly first shift the focus from Lubigi to this wetland close to lake victoria somewhere in Nkumba which is now a dumping site?

This is not right at all. Something needs to be urgently. We need to collectively protect the environment.

🎥 Zapa drone

[Benard Yiga @byiga]

@obonyo_frank @TruthTeller2120 @UNEB_UG @Educ_SportsUg @StateHouseUg @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @AhimbisibweOsb @JanetMuseveni @GovUganda @Prof_Kitayimbwa @nbstv @Avatar_obonyo just a walk away😅

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

RATIONALISATION OF GOV'T EXPENDITURE:
The PSST Dr @rggoobi has said that effective next FY 2026/27, @GovUganda will not spend money on organising public functions (public holidays) including: Women's day,Labour day,Independence day etc). He says money will only be spent on the few religious functions.

According to Dr.Ggoobi,H.E the President @KagutaMuseveni will address Ugandans on Radio and Television from State House,adding that the money saved will be used to finance the priorities of Gov't (ATMS & Enablers).

[Commissioner Hellen@ @HelenSeku]

Over 3000 students of Kings College Budo on Friday night held a Camp fire during the Patriotism training Climax, awaiting pass out today Saturday by @HelenSeku, the Commissioner of the @patriotic_Corps. Since Monday , key facilitators have trained students in Patriotism

[Benard Yiga @byiga]

The most striking feature of the new cabinet is Museveni’s continued empowerment of younger politicians and technocrats, many of whom now occupy influential ministerial positions 👉🏼 https://t.co/Xd9ptkUNlm

[Benard Yiga @byiga]

@mkainerugaba Oraaregye Afande

[Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba]

The security forces are sealing our entire border with the DRC until further notice. No movement of people between the two countries is permitted. This is in response to the Ebola outbreak in DRC. Trying to breach this order will endanger your life. We will update you on the situation as it develops.

[Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba]

As Chairman of PLU, I want to sincerely apologize to H.E. the President for the embarassing, uncharacteristic and wrong words one of our members, Andrew Mwenda, used against you. We are going to subject our member to a disciplinary process. The NRM/PLU alliance is strong.

[Abu Mwesigwa @AbuMwesigwa]

I had the honour of meeting Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho alias Afande Salim Saleh, the Great General of the Resistance Movement; a truly noble and remarkable human being, very inspiring and generally encouraging. To me, Gen. Saleh is Uganda’s version of Cuba’s Raúl.

He is our latest buyer. He was very excited with the works in “Moments with Mzee” especially the famous story of the tree in Montipuez, Mozambique.

In fact, I was excited that he was more excited about the book than I was, which again made me extremely excited (simanyi oba munfuna?). Anyway, he bought the book straight away and said the life and journey of President @KagutaMuseveni deserve deeper attention and study.

Therefore, those who have not yet got a copy of this book, General agambye Kiyamba mwe!😆

#MomentsWithMzee
@Nsababera_juju

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

https://t.co/OewBRsH1qF

[Daudi Kabanda @DaudiKabanda]

My boss General @mkainerugaba, I take this opportunity to report that the two candidates you endorsed & instructed us to deliver have now been successfully elected & sworn in. Rt Hon. Jacob Mackson Oboth is Speaker and Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

Ruhinda North County MP @Thomas_Tayebwa has been elected Deputy Speaker of the 12th @Parliament_Ug following today’s vote by Members of Parliament.

[Owente. K @k_owente]

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[Benard Yiga @byiga]

From triple A to double O

[Kamukama Fredie @kamukamafredie]

I pledge corruption free parliament ~ Rt Hon Oboth @ObothOboth