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27/08/2025

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26/08/2025

Ugandan authorities are grappling with a new challenge as criminals are now finding ways to disable the tracking chips embedded in the recently introduced digital number plates.

Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama admitted the government is baffled by the speed and sophistication of these actions.

“Some people have started tampering with the digital number plates,” Byamukama stated.

“You know Uganda is also getting good with technology. So they are now removing the tracker chips from the plates.”

This revelation raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of a system touted as a key solution to vehicle-related crime.
The rollout of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), which includes the digital number plates, began in November 2023 with government vehicles.

The system was designed as a modern solution to combat vehicle theft, terrorism, and other crimes.

Each digital plate is embedded with a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and a QR code, which are linked to a central database containing information about the vehicle and its owner.

The plates were intended to provide real-time tracking, making it easier for law enforcement to locate stolen vehicles and identify those involved in criminal activity.

President Yoweri Museveni has been a strong proponent of the system, arguing that it would be a “very big blow to crime.”

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26/08/2025

President Yoweri Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates to play a leading role in fighting corruption at the local government level and ensuring that government services reach the people.

While addressing delegates of the NRM Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at Kololo Independence Grounds on Monday, Museveni outlined Uganda’s economic journey, highlighting its expansion from $3.9 billion in 1986 to $66 billion today. He said the country is now working towards becoming a high middle-income economy worth $500 billion.

The President explained that the economy has gone through five key phases: minimum recovery, expansion of production, diversification, value addition, and the current phase of the knowledge economy.

He cited innovations such as the locally developed Kira electric buses, vaccine production, and computer manufacturing as signs of progress.

25/08/2025

President Museveni has today office opened the National Delegates Conference at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. Museveni who doubles as the National Chairman of NRM urged NRM Leaders to fight poverty and Corruption.

He pledged better roads, better Health Services but condemned drug looting in government facilities ➕ charging illegal fees in Government Schools.

Voting of the league committees starts today... More Details to follow

25/08/2025

Today's NRM National Conference for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be presided over by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni - Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi

25/08/2025

Kampala Prominent Businessman Murdered: Anthony Mutinisa, owner of a luxury vehicle hire business specializing in high-end Toyota Land Cruisers, was shot dead by his Askari at his office in Ntinda Ministers Village.

The guard allegedly confronted Mutinisa, shot him, and fled the scene with a bag of cash and one of his most recent V8s vehicle.

Mutinisa was widely known among Kampala's elite circles for supplying posh cars to ministers, diplomats, and corporate clients.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed that investigations are underway and a manhunt has been launched to track down the suspect.

25/08/2025

All is set at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for the National Resistance Movement - NRM SIGs electoral meeting. Delegates are arriving in large numbers as the process to elect new SIG leaders gets underway.

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24/08/2025

YOU DON'T OWN BUSOGA - MUSEVENI TO KADAGA

24/08/2025

Minister Balaam Rallies Youth in Mbale, Urges S*x Workers to Abandon Streets.

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, on Friday, 22nd August 2025, visited Mbale City as part of his Wake Up Youth Mobilization Tour and issued a cautionary message to the youth, urging S*x Workers to Quit Streets.

The campaign seeks to empower young people through development initiatives, accountability, awareness of government programs, and promotion of income-generating activities.

At Mbale City Council Hall, the minister met youth leaders, city officials, and technical teams responsible for implementing government programs. Discussions centered on initiatives including the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP), Green Jobs, Parish Development Model (PDM), and Emyooga.

Balaam later toured beneficiary groups in areas such as Bumboi, Lwasso, Namakwekwe, and Nakaloke, before addressing a rally at Mbale Cricket Ground.

During the rally, he gave 20 s*x workers, commonly referred to as Neko people Shs100,000 each to encourage them to stay off the streets for a week.

The group asked him to follow up on a Shs100m pledge made by President Yoweri Museveni during the Bugisu youth Symposium, promising that once they receive the funds, they will start businesses and leave s*x work.

The minister urged them to seek alternative livelihoods, warning of the dangers of HIV/AIDS. “You are still young. Look for something and work s*x is not a solution to poverty,” Balaam said.

Speaking to Bugisu Intellectual, Counsel Paul Mugoya Wanyoto, the PLU Coordinator for Mbale City and aspiring MP for Northern City Division, appreciated Balaam for engaging with young people.

“The youth are productive but they need capital. When I go to Parliament, I will push for the government to establish Division SACCOs so that young people can access funds and start businesses,” Wanyoto said.

He added that addressing youth challenges would reduce problems such as s*x work, theft, and street children.

“We should not only focus on the youth during political seasons but find permanent solutions for them,” he emphasized.
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24/08/2025

President Museveni clashed with Hon. Kadaga in a heated NRM NEC meeting over the party's vice chairmanship, specifically the Vice Chairperson (Female)

Rt. Hon. Alitwala Kadaga: “Mr. Chairman, I have told you before that if this goes to a contest, it will cause serious problems in my community. You may think you are fighting me, but you are fighting a bigger community. That’s not right for the politics of Uganda.”

In a rare public rebuke, President Museveni cut in sharply, warning Kadaga against using Busoga’s identity to defend her seat.

“Rebecca, you don’t own Busoga. You were not there when I was working with the previous kings, so you should sit down,” Museveni said firmly, sparking murmurs in the room.

23/08/2025

NRM delegates are gathering at State House in Entebbe for the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, hosted by President Museveni.

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