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Prof. Kiddu Makubuya to answer over Rhino Investments compensation

Gerald Businge — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:16:16 +0000

Public Accounts Committee insists that the former Attorney General Prof. Kiddu Makubuya must explain why Rhino Investments was paid extra money when the executive cancelled its tender for kiseka market redevelopment and management.

This followed 14.9 Billion shillings paid as Compensation against 6.1 Billion Shillings to Rhino investment contrary to valuation Committee which was headed by Former Government Chief Valuer Mr Jonah Bwiragura .

The committee Chaired by Terego County Member of parliament Wadri Kassiano noted that the figure was increased from 6.1 Billion shillings to 14.9 Billion shillings without any justification.

Kassiano said Dr Kiddu Makubuya is responsible for the negotiations that took place to arrive at 14.9 Billion to compensate Rhino Investments yet the information that was gathered from the ground was different.

Rhino investments belongs to col. John Mugyenyi who was resisted by kisekka market vendors on ground that they had capacity to redevelop the market.

By Isaac Senabulya

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Prof. Gilbert Bukenya presides over St. Lawrence University graduation

Gerald Businge — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:04:31 +0000

St Lawrence University has held its first graduation at a function where over 600 students got Degree and Diploma certificates in different disciplines.

Uganda Vice President, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya

The Chancellor of the University, Uganda Vice President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya thanked government of Uganda for liberalizing university education in Uganda.

He said by letting individuals, groups and organizations set up and operate universities, the government has opened Ugandans to more higher education opportunities.

Prof. Bukenya says this has enabled more Ugandans to achieve quality education to improve their chances at a better career and future.

The Attorney General, Prof. Kiddu Makubuya who represented the government at the function said the government is looking to private education institutions to provide relevant solutions to the country’s current development needs.

He said the government has started focusing on vocational training to respond to concerns of practical education that provides learners with skills to create their own jobs.

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Attorney General warns judiciary

Gerald Businge — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:51:12 +0000

The Attorney General of Uganda, Prof. Kidhu Makubuya has warned all members of the judiciary to avoid corruption tendencies that undermine the country’s judicial system.

Prof. Kiddu Makubuya

Makubuya urges members of the judiciary to advance justice for privileged and non privileged persons.

He says the work of people in the judiciary is not to make financial gains but to serve Ugandans. There has been so many reports of some members of the judiciary are who are not transparent.

Speaking to journalists in Kampala today, Makubuya said the members of the judiciary have a duty of being transparent and friendly to people.

By Ultimate Media

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