In today's New Vision: Tumukunde's vow on Kifesi and more

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A quick look at what's in today's New Vision . . .

The leading story is on a road project in Karamoja region. Police are probing the works ministry officials over suspected mismanagement of a sh58b special security road project in Karamoja region. The investigations were reportedly ordered by President Yoweri Museveni, after receiving information of possible fraud in the project, according to sources.

Details on page 4, where you will also find another story on Uganda being ranked third in renewable energy investments in Africa.

TUMUKUNDE VOWS TO CRUSH KIFESI

Recently appointed security minister Lt. Gen. (rtd) Henry Tumukunde has promised to "crush" a shadowy organised crime group, commonly known as Kifesi, which operates in Kampala and its environs.

The former director general of Internal Security Organisation (ISO) who played an integral role in Uganda's security apparatus also used Wednesday's function at which he officially took over from his predecessor, Mary Karooro Okurut, to make the case for involving local councils in intelligence gathering.

Flip over to page 3 for more on this

AG DEBT AT SH880 BILLION

Out-going Attorney General Frederick Ruhindi says one of the emerging challenges is the increasing domestic debt and suggests that clearing sh880b accruing from past court awards should be one of the tasks his successor William Byaruhanga should handle.

"Why don't you borrow or get a grant and clear the domestic arrears so that you start on a clean slate? Some of these debts attract high interest rates."

This was during the hand-over ceremony on Wednesday. Find details on page 7 plus more news on other hand-over functions on the previous pages.

KABAKA GETS MUSLIM BLESSING

Meanwhile, in the regional news section, Muslim leaders and politicians have prayed to Allah to bless the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and reward him for enabling the Muslims feast together while breaking their fast during the month of Ramadhan. The Kabaka organised a dinner for the Muslims at Bulange Mengo, Kampala.

Over to northern Uganda, clan leaders in Lango have been warned against allowing their children to participate in acts of lawlessness. The leader of Lango in the diaspora who is also the minister of foreign affairs in the Lango Cultural Foundation, Eng. Dr. Michael Odongo Okune, said it is clear some people want to destabilise the country through unnecessary attacks on security bases. Head to page 12.

UGANDAN OIL

Christina Malmberg Calvo, World Bank Country Manager in Uganda, is asking a critical question: Can oil diversify Uganda's economy?

The upward and downward swings of the global oil market have caught many oil-producing countries flat-footed, she writes in today's commentary section.

You'll also find a piece by UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Uganda Lord Dolar Amarshi Popat. In case you are wondering, Trade envoys are senior parliamentarians appointed to foster bilateral trade and investment in markets identified to have substantial commercial opportunities.

BUSINESS SECTION

And today's Business' cover story is this . . .

YOUR CAR ENGINE

 There are many causes of loss of water in a car engine. Water may be lost through leakages in cracked pipes, or when the radiator is not well closed and loses vapour at a high rate. Flip to page38 to acquaint yourself with vehicles.

AND IN SPORTS . . .

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