Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has warned that the government will enforce military discipline and punish soldiers found engaging in misconduct while in uniform. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, the minister said indiscipline among serving personnel undermines public trust and damages the reputation of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
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📸: Ibrahim Kavuma
PARLIAMENT: Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has urged MPs to first engage his ministry on concerns regarding public works executed by the UPDF Engineering Brigade before raising them on the floor of Parliament. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, chaired by Gomba West MP Robina Rwakoojo, the minister acknowledged MPs’ constitutional mandate to raise matters of public interest but stressed the need to protect institutional reputation while pursuing accountability.
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📸: Jeff Twesigye
🚨MURARARITSWE 🚨
Umunyabigwi muri ruhago, Karekezi Olivier ni umutumirwa wacu mu kiganiro #UrubugarwImikino cyo kuri uyu wa Gatatu.
Tuzaganira ku ngingo zitandukanye zigaruka ku mupira w'amaguru haba mu Rwanda ndetse na Afurika muri Rusange.
Ntimuzacikwe n'iki kiganiro, guhera Saa 9:00. #RBASports
UGANDA AIRLINES
GHANA / RWANDA
The Entebbe( UGANDA) to Accra ( GHANA) flight can be one of the best ideas for Ugandas exports and Tourism.
How?
Ghana imports lots of food which uganda with its 2 planting seasons can prosper and for milk alone, Ghana imports milk worth more than usd 220m annually.
AMERICA CONNECTIONS?
Accra( Ghana) has 2 American carriers which are American airlines and Delta which flight out of Atlanta , Washington DC and New York with average economy ticket worth usd 880 return.
Average flights times are between 10hrs and 9hrs and Entebbe Accra will be around 4.30hrs and probably usd 600 dollars for an economy ticket.
HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THIS?
@UG_Airlines and UGANDA TOURISM BOARD have to come up with a marketing strategy that focuses on African Americans, they are the majority tourists flying out of Atlanta into Accra.
When you visit Ghana like I have done, the majority of tourists you see are mainly African Americans. Those guys spend massively in Accra.
MY HEAD IS BOILING WITH IDEAS OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN. I know what we need to do.
West Pokot is also on site! We are at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital to officially launch the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre (NADC), bringing the 922 emergency ambulance number closer to the people of West Pokot and all Kenyans.
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We are pleased to share AGRI-TRENDSETTER, Issue No.10 (July 2026) with you. This edition offers highlights of ongoing activities within RAB.
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The Inspector General of Police, @igp_ug1 , this afternoon addressed a meeting of Local Government and City leaders organised by the Ministry of Local Government at Imperial Hotel, Kampala.
In his remarks, the IGP urged the leaders to support and take ownership of policing initiatives, particularly the Sub-County Policing Model, noting that effective policing requires strong partnerships between the Police and local leadership.
He called upon the leaders to work collectively to enhance service delivery and to ensure that security considerations are integrated into all development planning and implementation frameworks.
The IGP further urged local governments to prioritise security in urban planning by designing well-structured urban layouts, approving building plans that incorporate safety measures, and constructing markets with anti-crime infrastructure. He noted that this approach aligns with the Area Policing Concept currently being rolled out across the country to enable a faster and more effective response to crime and emergencies.
He emphasised that close collaboration between the Police and local governments is essential in addressing emerging security challenges, including agricultural crime, urban crime, domestic violence, cybercrime, alcohol and drug abuse, and land-related conflicts.
The Inspector General of Police concluded by thanking the Minister of Local Government, Hon. @BalaamBarugahar , for the opportunity to address the leaders and reaffirmed the Uganda Police Force's commitment to working closely with local governments to promote peace, security, and sustainable development.
Kuri uyu wa Gatatu, Minisitiri w’Intebe, Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin yakiriye Belén Calvo Uyarra wari Ambasaderi w’Umuryango w’Ubumwe bw’u Burayi ucyuye igihe, mu rwego rwo kumusezeraho nyuma yo kurangiza inshingano ze za dipolomasi mu Rwanda.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali today received Mr. Harold Tavares, Executive Director representing the Africa Group II Constituency on the Board of Directors of the @WorldBankGroup.
They the continent's strategic priorities, including the consolidation of peace & security, the creation of an enabling environment for investment, the acceleration of economic development & trade integration, as well as strengthening Africa's representation within the governance structures of the World Bank Group.
The meeting also addressed challenges related to debt sustainability, financing strategic infrastructure; particularly the development of regional corridors, & the implementation of transformative initiatives in the areas of agriculture, water resources management, & energy, notably AgriConnect, WaterForward, & Mission 300, in support of the continent's economic transformation.
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Trust is the foundation of every successful client relationship.
During the closing session of Day 2 at #PF2026, moderated by Adv. @abuyakenn , panelists CPA Jean Damascene Dusengimana, CPA @Susan47312478 , and FCPA @Muvufeli shared practical insights on pricing professional services, managing client expectations, and building lasting client relationships.
The key takeaway? Communicate consistently, deliver value beyond compliance, and let trust not price be your greatest competitive advantage.
Presided over by H.E. President @WilliamsRuto, I led the Ministry of Health's delegation during the official unveiling of the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre at the Social Health Authority (SHA) Headquarters in Nairobi, a landmark milestone in the implementation of the Taifa Care Model and the transformation of emergency medical services in Kenya.
The Centre establishes the country's first centralized emergency medical dispatch system, coordinating ambulance services across all 47 counties through the SHA 922 Lifeline.
Powered by advanced digital technology, it enables rapid ambulance deployment, real-time coordination, clinical triage, seamless communication between emergency responders and health facilities and faster access to life-saving care.
Already, over 200 Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)-accredited ambulances have been integrated into the platform, with more public and private providers expected to join as the network expands.
Operated by a multidisciplinary team of specially trained emergency response professionals, the Centre will strengthen referrals, reduce response times and improve patient outcomes nationwide.
The occasion also saw the flagging off of seven advanced ambulances equipped to deliver Level 6 referral hospital-equivalent emergency and critical care services.
The ambulances have been deployed to Nairobi, Wajir, Turkana, Lamu, Mandera, Nyeri and Kapenguria, further strengthening access to timely, coordinated and quality emergency care across the country.
Hosted by the CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA), Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, the launch brought together national and county leadership, including Principal Secretaries Dr. Ouma Oluga (Medical Services), Ms. Mary Muthoni (Public Health and Professional Standards), Eng. John Tanui (ICT and the Digital Economy), Director-General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth; Nairobi City County Governor, H.E. Johnson Sakaja; Chairperson of the Council of Governors and Governor of Wajir County, H.E. Ahmed Abdullahi; Chairperson of the COG Health Committee and Governor Mombasa County, H.E. Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir; National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health Chairperson Hon. Dr. James Nyikal, Senate Standing Committee on Health Chairperson Sen. Jackson Mandago, Kenya Red Cross Society Secretary General, Ahmed Idris and CEOs of different referral hospitals.
𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Head of the RDC Secretariat and Anti-Corruption Unit in the Office of the President, Maj. Martha Asiimwe, has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening service delivery, fighting corruption and accelerating socio-economic transformation across the country.
Maj. Asiimwe made the remarks during a government monitoring and mobilisation exercise in Amuria and Kapelebyong districts, alongside the Regional Commissioner for Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in Eastern Uganda, Col. (Rtd) Dhamuzungu Oguli.
The engagement is part of a nationwide programme aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and effective implementation of government programmes while ensuring that citizens benefit from available development initiatives.
Addressing local leaders, civil servants, security agencies and members of the public, Maj. Asiimwe conveyed greetings from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and called for unity, accountability and improved service delivery following the 2026 General Elections.
"We are not here to decorate offices. We are here to ensure services reach the last person in the village," she said.
She urged leaders to work together across political, technical and security structures to deliver quality services and support government's development agenda anchored on peace and security, infrastructure development, wealth creation, job creation, improved service delivery, market access and regional integration.
Maj. Asiimwe encouraged communities to embrace wealth creation programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga, while calling for close monitoring of public infrastructure projects, quality education, youth empowerment and skills development.
She also warned against corruption, including the misuse of public funds, theft of medicines, absenteeism and poor supervision of government projects, stressing that public resources must serve their intended purpose.
"Our goal is to build a growing economy that is also free from corruption. Government programmes are not favours; they are the rightful entitlement of every Ugandan citizen," she said.
The monitoring exercise forms part of the Office of the President's ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, improve public service delivery and support Uganda's socio-economic transformation.
Driven by the visionary economic diplomacy of H.E. President @WilliamsRuto Kenya continues to unlock immense value from our international partnerships.
A recent visit by high ranking U.S. Congressional delegation from the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, led by Rep. Brett Guthrie reaffirmed U.S's position as Kenya’s top most international tourism source market as we focus on reaching atleast 5.5 million visitors annually.
Our strategic discussions which focused on targeted #MagicalKenya campaigns will boost high-yield arrivals, clean energy adoption in protected areas, and expanded green infrastructure investment. It was thrilling to have the lawmakers offer to be Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors~ making Kenya the best global destination.
The @Min_TourismKE remains committed to build on these partnerships to affirm Kenya as the true Origin of Wonder!
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#SustainableTourism #TourismDiplomacy #KenyaUSRelations
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