CAPTION: The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among address Members of Parliament May 29th 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, on Thursday 29 May 2025, officially prorogued the fourth session of the 11th Parliament, praising Members of Parliament for their dedication and legislative achievements despite a year marked by loss […]
CAPTION: Dr. Kizza Besigye waves after appearing in court in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMAPALA – Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, jointly charged with two others, face charges in a treason plot that allegedly involved a request for ricin poison to target government officials and a plan to assassinate President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.This […]
CAPTION: Speaker Anita Among exiting the Chamber after chairing plenary session May 29th, 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT – Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has received the green-light from lawmakers to lease Plot 406, Namirembe Road to Buganda Kingdom among other beneficiaries.Similarly, Parliament gave KCCA approval to lease Plot M880, Offspring Road to a developer […]
CAPTION: Security beat National Unity Party members during the Kawempe North bye elections recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Electoral Commission (EC) faced intense scrutiny as Members of Parliament questioned the conduct of the Kawempe Division North by-election, following its recent nullification by the High Court.The commission led by the Acting Secretary, Richard […]
CAPTION: Commissioner General, Uganda Prisons Service Johnson Byabashaija (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Commissioner General, Uganda Prisons Service Johnson Byabashaija has announced a reshuffle of senior officers with new appointments and transfers better service delivery. In a statement issued by Frank Mbaine, Spokesperson Uganda Prisons Service on Saturday May 24th, 2025, the […]
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has donated two Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU XI) in Somalia.The vehicles were handed over Saturday May 24th 2024, by UNSOS Chief Transport Officer Manon Richard, who commended the UPDF Guard Unit […]
CAPTION: Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe in Masaka Court May 20th 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterMASAKA – There were emotional scenes as Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the head of security for NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, appeared at Masaka High Court today.Dressed in a black short-sleeved t-shirt and with a shawl […]
CAPTION: Hon. Jimmy Akena, the MP for Lira East Division and also President of the Uganda Peoples’ Congress Party speaking to the Bill By our reporterKAMPALA – The House has passed the Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025, conditioning government funding for political parties on their commitment to democratic principles such as tolerance, dialogue, and […]
CAPTION: Internal Affairs minister, Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, addressing the House. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has passed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that will see civilians tried in the courts martial.The Bill introduces sweeping reforms to the military justice system, restructures health services for armed forces personnel, and streamlines veterans’ affairs. […]
CAPTION: Erias Lukwago, the interim president of the FDC Katonga faction. (Courtesy photo). By our reporter KAMPALA – The Uganda Electoral Commission has gazetted the application by promoters of People’s Front For Freedom (PFF) to register a political party, in accordance with the provisions of the Political Parties and Organizations Act. PFF was formed […]