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The Eastern Africa Standby Force Praised for its Integral Role in Regional Stabilization

Minister Huda Oleru Abason commended the Eastern Africa Standby Force for regional security efforts, emphasizing the need for funding. She pledged ongoing government support and highlighted Uganda’s commitment to collaborative action. EASF Director Brig Gen Njema expressed gratitude for Uganda’s contributions, underscoring the force’s multifaceted responsibilities.

President Museveni Commends Equal Opportunities Commission’s Efforts in Annual Report Presentation

President Yoweri Museveni met with the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) delegation, led by Chairperson Safia Nalule Juuko, to discuss the Annual Report on the State of Equal Opportunities in Uganda for 2021/22 and 2022/23. While commending the commission for their report, President Museveni emphasized the crucial areas of peace, security, mass support for health and education, and wealth creation.

Kingdoms to Get Shs60m Monthly Says President Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni instructed the Ugandan Parliament to provide a monthly payment of Shs60m to all officially recognized cultural institutions to support their operational needs. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Thomas Tayebwa, revealed this information during his address at the wedding reception of His Majesty Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi at Igenge Palace in the Northern Division of Jinja City on Saturday.

Karuma Dam Power Project Set for September 2024 Commissioning

The Karuma Hydroelectric Station is initially expected to be completed by 2018, is set for commissioning by September 2024. Currently, four out of six units are operational, with full functionality expected after the sixth unit is completed by the end of 2024. The project aims to meet increasing electricity demand. Once finished, Uganda’s installed electricity capacity is projected to reach 2000 MW.

The Role of Intelligence in Safeguarding National Security Against Corruption

In a presentation at the School of Military Intelligence, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke warns senior intelligence officers of corruption’s threat to national security, emphasizing its impact on the economy and military. He urged intelligence officers to integrate the fight against corruption into their routine duties, emphasizing the importance of integrity, transparency, and timely reporting of threats to national security.