Uganda: MPs Summon Defence Minister Over Air Cargo Planes Deal

Uganda: MPs Summon Defence Minister Over Air Cargo Planes Deal

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has dismissed officials from Uganda Air Cargo, led by Lt. Gen. (Rtd) James Lakara, and summoned the Minister of Defence, Oboth Oboth, over allegations surrounding a questionable deal involving seven air cargo planes.

Uganda Approves Military Trials for Civilians

A bill rushed through Ugandan Parliament opens the door to civilian arrests and military detentions, months before a critical election.By Nakisanze Segawa and Apophia Agiresaasi | Global Press JournalKAMPALA, UGANDA — In January, Eron Kiiza, a human rights lawyer, represented opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Kizza Besigye in military court. Soldiers blocked his entry and directed him to sit in a different section. Kiiza ref…

Ministry of Defence On The Spot Over Controversial Aircraft Deal For Uganda Air Cargo » Business Focus

Uganda Air Cargo plane Parliament has summoned the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth, to explain circumstances under which Uganda Air Cargo Corporation was bound into a joint venture agreement with a United Arab Emirates firm, Alpha MBM DWC-LLC, without the Corporation being party or signing the agreement, risking its license in the aviation sector. Medard Sseggona, chairperson Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities a…