11 February 2025 The Uganda Revenue Authority reports an increase in the volume of goods passing through Entebbe International Airport, attributing this to the rise in passenger numbers. According to URA data, imports via Entebbe grew from 64 metric tons to 67 metric tons last year. This increase has resulted in congestion as URA works to secure goods effectively. The Manager Customs at Entebbe Airport, Sylvester Kiwanuka says they have now introduced new measures to streamline handling of goods in which travelers carrying more than 50 kilograms of goods must obtain clearance at a designated Cargo Terminal to ease congestion at the airport. Story by Rachael Amuge
11 February 2025 Parliament’s Appointments Committee is today expected to vet the new leadership of Bank of Uganda. Those to be vetted are Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego who has been appointed as the new Governor of Bank of Uganda. Atingi-Ego has been serving as Deputy Governor since the death of Emmanuel Tumusime Mutebile three years ago. Parliament will also vet Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, who has been appointed Deputy Governor. Parliament’s Appointments Committee is headed by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among with Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa the deputy. Leader of opposition Joel Ssenyonyi is also a member of the committee Vetting is expected to take place starting 10 am.
11 February 2025 Kampala High Court Judge Alex Ajiji has ordered Prosecution handling the murder case of Susan Magara to close their case this week. This after Prosecution’s Irene Nakimbugwe applied for another adjournment saying there are 7 more witnesses expected to testify. A total of 39 witnesses have since testified in this case including the Investigating officer Desire Wandera. The nine accused persons Yusuf Lubega, Hussein Wasswa, Muzamir Ssali, Hassan Kato Miiro, Abas Buwembo, Mahad Kisaliita, among others allegedly committed the offence on 7th February 2018 when they kidnapped Susan Magara from her home in Lungujja. They allegedly asked for a ransom of Shs700m from her relatives in order to release her but after getting the money on 24th February 2018 they dumped her body at Mutungo a Kampala suburb. They denied the charges and are undergoing trial from Luzira prison. The matter has been adjourned to tomorrow to hear from the 40th Prosecution Witness. Story by Veronica Kayaga
11 February 2025 The Uganda Revenue Authority reports an increase in the volume of goods passing through Entebbe International Airport, attributing this to the rise in passenger numbers. According to URA data, imports via Entebbe grew from 64 metric tons to 67 metric tons last year. This increase has resulted in congestion as URA works to secure goods effectively. The Manager Customs at Entebbe Airport, Sylvester Kiwanuka says they have now introduced new measures to streamline handling of goods in which travelers carrying more than 50 kilograms of goods must obtain clearance at a designated Cargo Terminal to ease congestion at the airport. Story by Rachael Amuge
11 February 2025 Parliament’s Appointments Committee is today expected to vet the new leadership of Bank of Uganda. Those to be vetted are Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego who has been appointed as the new Governor of Bank of Uganda. Atingi-Ego has been serving as Deputy Governor since the death of Emmanuel Tumusime Mutebile three years ago. Parliament will also vet Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, who has been appointed Deputy Governor. Parliament’s Appointments Committee is headed by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among with Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa the deputy. Leader of opposition Joel Ssenyonyi is also a member of the committee Vetting is expected to take place starting 10 am.
11 February 2025 Kampala High Court Judge Alex Ajiji has ordered Prosecution handling the murder case of Susan Magara to close their case this week. This after Prosecution’s Irene Nakimbugwe applied for another adjournment saying there are 7 more witnesses expected to testify. A total of 39 witnesses have since testified in this case including the Investigating officer Desire Wandera. The nine accused persons Yusuf Lubega, Hussein Wasswa, Muzamir Ssali, Hassan Kato Miiro, Abas Buwembo, Mahad Kisaliita, among others allegedly committed the offence on 7th February 2018 when they kidnapped Susan Magara from her home in Lungujja. They allegedly asked for a ransom of Shs700m from her relatives in order to release her but after getting the money on 24th February 2018 they dumped her body at Mutungo a Kampala suburb. They denied the charges and are undergoing trial from Luzira prison. The matter has been adjourned to tomorrow to hear from the 40th Prosecution Witness. Story by Veronica Kayaga
