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WHO STOLE IT? Panic at Ministry of Defence as M7 Orders Probe of Sh231Bn Veterans Compensation Cash Loot

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President Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to convene for a comprehensive audit of more than 231 billion shillings disbursed over the years to support veterans’ wealth-creation initiatives.The directive was issued during this year’s virtual Liberation Day commemorations at State House, Nakasero.Museveni said the meeting would establish how the funds distributed since 2008 have been utilized and whether the …

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Muhindo’s Defence Ministry New Job Bash Sparks Outrage with Netizens Asking… “But was this celebration necessary?”

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KAMPALA — A flashy celebration thrown to mark the appointment of Morris Muhindo as Under Secretary at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has exploded into a heated debate online, with critics asking one burning question: why throw a party over a civil service appointment? The Friday night bash, attended by a who’s-who of ruling party bigwigs, has left …

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Uganda People’s Defence Officers to be Skilled in Russian Language

Uganda Peoples Defence Officers to be Skilled in Russian Language

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officers are set to undergo a one-year Russian language course at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola, to strengthen military cooperation between Uganda and Russia. The course, officially opened by Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Command, attracted officers and militants from various UPDF formations. Brig …

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