New strict narcotics law will fix gaps in the use of illicit drugs, protect children, says Tayebwa

KAMPALA |KYAGGWE TV| Parliament on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, considered and passed The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 2023. The bill, if signed by the President, will address the misuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances by imposing punitive measures on drug abusers and dealers, according to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa. Tayebwa […]

Leaders Seek Security to Track YLP, UWEP Defaulting Groups

Mukono Municipal Council authorities have resorted to security to recover the funds disbursed under the Youth Livelihood Project (YLP) and Uganda Women Empowerment Programme (UWEP). The Municipal Council received over sh1.3bn, which was distributed to different beneficiary groups as part of these projects. However, the Auditor General’s Report for the Financial Year ending June 30, […]

RDCs, DISOs Face Dismissal over Infighting-Minister Babalanda

The Minister for Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda has threatened tough action against Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) over infighting. In a statement delivered at a capacity-building symposium for RDCs and DISOs from the greater Masaka sub-region, Babalanda said she is concerned concern about recurrent administrative conflicts between RDCS, their deputies, […]

Bizzeemu! UPDF Officer Shoots One During Illegal Fishing Operation 

Bizzeemu! UPDF Officer Shoots One During Illegal Fishing Operation  Fear gripped the fishing community at Kiyindi landing site in Buikwe district following the shooting of one of their own by a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer attached to Fish Protection Unit. The Police Spokesperson for Ssezibwa Region, Hellen Butoto, identified the suspect as Second […]

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