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Shs 30bn police aircraft put on sale for Shs 17bn over lack of runways The Uganda Police Force has put on sale its fixed-wing aircraft at Shs 16.6 billion, nearly half its original purchase price. Police purchased the 5X-PEF/P180 Avanti II aircraft in June 2019 at Shs 30.48 billion.  Police’s Airwing commandant Col Patrick Mbayo Mutome said that one of the major challenges that has forced them to sell the aircraft is its inability to land in areas where there are no tarmac runways. Mutome said it cannot execute its major purposes such as providing aerial surveillance, rapid response, and troop transportation for emergency or terror-related operations. Mutome further explained that every time it is grounded, some parts get spoiled, and buying replacements is extremely expensive. This, according to Mutome has made maintenance of the aircraft extremely costly yet its importance is currently slim.  “As you are all aware, the Uganda police airwing is a support unit, tha...

Kenzo flanks Minister Nyamutoro at swearing-in     Singer Eddy Kenzo was Phiona Nyamutoro’s plus-one at the auspicious occasion of her inauguration as the new Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development in charge of minerals. Phiona Nyamutoro and Eddy Kenzo posing with President Yoweri Museveni The youthful minister was sworn in on Wednesday evening along with the other new cabinet appointees. The event was presided over by Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo and witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe. After taking her oath, Nyamutoro savored a photo moment with Kenzo and the President. Taking to social media, Kenzo once again congratulated his supposed “close friend” Nyamutoro on the new milestone. “It's such a joy to witness your swearing in as the Minister of State for energy and mineral development (Minerals) ,” he posted. Watching you walk an incredible journey of leadership makes me more proud. May God continue to protect and guide you thro...

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba swears in as CDF today March 28, 2024 10:55 AM     Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba will be sworn in as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on Thursday, March 28. The event will be presided over by Gen. Salim Saleh. President Yoweri Museveni recently made key changes in the army,  appointing Gen. Kainerugaba as the CDF,  replacing Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi who is now a minister of State for trade in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives. Gen. Kainerugaba, who is the chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda and senior presidential Advisor on Special Operations previously commanded, among others, the Special Forces Command (SFC) and Land Forces. Defence Spokesperson Brig. Felix Kulayigye also revealed that Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu was been appointed a Senior Presidential Advisor, as his position of deputy CDF was taken over by Lt. Gen. Samuel Okiding. Maj. Gen. Sam Kavuma was elevated to the rank of Lieutenant General,  according to Deputy...

5 Proven Ways to Make Money From Home in 2024 In Uganda     Table of Contents Whether you’re looking to replace your income from a nine-to-five job or would like some extra spending money, you don’t have to leave your home to do so. Fortunately, there is no shortage of legitimate opportunities to work remotely. With a bit of hard work, patience and creativity, you can succeed at an at-home job or gig. Here are 16 ways to make money from home. Why Make Money From Home? It’s no surprise that the number of people who work from home tripled between 2019 and 2021. Making money from home comes with a number of benefits, including:           . More Flexibility : A remote job can give you more flexibility in your schedule. Depending on what it is, you may be able to work when you want, where you want. This is a huge plus, especially if you have other responsibilities on your plate. Less Distraction : Even though a traditional job in an office ...