They argue that since the army receives the largest share of the national budget, there are no threats to Uganda's national security if their wealth is legitimately obtained.
Bagala further criticised the directive, stating that it violates Section 7 of the Act and is intended to shield UPDF from civilian scrutiny regarding corruption. Abdallah Kiwanuka, MP for Mukono North, questioned why the army, which receives the largest portion of the national budget, should be exempted from public scrutiny of their wealth.
He warned that if the IGG takes such a risk, they will challenge her decision along with the commandant of CMI, as they are not authorized to issue instructions or handle asset declarations.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Uganda: American Ambassador's Dilemma in UgandaOpinion - A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot do the same for Uganda.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Uganda: Health Experts Express Concern Over Emergency of Long Covid-19 in UgandaAs the world grapples with the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts at the Makerere University Lung Institute are expressing growing concerns over the emergence of long COVID cases in the country. Long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, is a global health challenge that continues to affect millions of individuals Ugandans.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Uganda: 13 Ugandans Abducted By South Sudanese Authorities ReleasedPolice in Uganda revealed that the 13 Ugandans who were allegedly abducted by the South Sudanese authorities in Koch sub-county Yumbe district, in retaliation, towards the arrest of Ernesto Tumia a South Sudanese Chief of Bori Boma, for fueling land conflicts have been released and handed over to Uganda authorities.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Uganda in talks with Chinese credit agency for pipeline fundsUganda is in advanced talks with Chinese export credit agency SINOSURE to provide credit for its crude oil pipeline after pressure from environmentalists forced some Western banks to recoil from the project, a top official said on Monday.
Source: ReutersAfrica - 🏆 31. / 53 Read more »
Uganda: Behind the 'Back to School Plague'Parents are often confused by the changes and diseases children are diagnosed with during the first days of reporting back to school for a new term. This is in most cases physically seen among children losing weight.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Uganda: Security Hails Killing of Top ADF Commander Who Planned 2021 Kampala BombingsSecurity has described as a big achievement, the killing of Meddie Nkalubo and ADF commander by airstrikes by the UPDF inside DRC.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »