KAMPALA - Oslo envoy Anne Kristin Hermansen said closure of the embassy does not mean Norway "will disappear from Uganda."At a quiet hotel ceremony, Oslo envoy Anne Kristin Hermansen lowered the Norwegian flag for a final time on Kampala soil in a symbolic gesture of official closure of the Norwegian Embassy in Uganda, according to a video […]
PARLIAMENT - The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday.Amidst the “walk to Parliament” in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration of double standards when dealing with protestors against alleged corruption at Parliament.Senyonyi said Thomas Tayebwa […]
KAMPALA - The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail of 5 million shillings to former Rubaga Division Resident Deputy City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora.Burora on Thursday appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, facing six charges of hate speech and spreading malicious communication. After a thorough review of the bail application, Kayizzi granted Burora […]
PARLIAMENT - Members of Parliament have eulogised the late Hon. Simon Peter Aleper and described him as an unshakable rock and a uniting factor for Karamoja and Uganda.During a special sitting on Thursday, 25 July 2024, the MPs, through a motion tabled by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja remembered Aleper as a patriot and instrumental figure […]
PARLIAMENT - The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has revealed that construction of a new bridge at the River Katonga along the Kampala-Masaka Highway will commence in October this year.He made the revelation while responding to a matter of national importance raised by Kashari North County Member of Parliament, Hon. Basil […]
PARLIAMENT - The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has criticised government over the arrest of three Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the National Unity Platform (NUP) party.Hon. Hassan Kirumira, (Katikamu County South), Hon. Charles Tebandeke (Bbale County) and Hon. Francis Zaake, (Mityana Municipality) together with several members of the NUP party were arrested […]
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa on arrival in the House for the day's sitting PARLIAMENT - President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to Parliament for reconsideration.In a letter read by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, at the sitting of the House on […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE - President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the Police and the Uganda People’ Defense Force for foiling the anti-corruption protest on Tuesday he says is funded by foreigners to destabilise Uganda. The protest, partially inspired by recent youth-led protests in neighbouring Kenya, saw participation from young Ugandans who had mobilized online. The […]
JINJA - The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced a sensitisation and documentation exercise for 148 senior officers, ranging from Colonels to Majors, in preparation for their retirement. The event is taking place at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja.Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, Commandant of Jinja Cantonment, commended the officers for their selfless service […]
By Our reporterMITYANA - The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has eulogised the late Archbishop Emeritus Paul Bakyenga as a formidable link between the church and government.Speaking at a memorial mass for the late Archbishop, the Deputy Speaker urged Christians to grow the church just as the late did.“The church unites us, and its relationship with […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA / WAKISO - The Uganda Prisons Services has not produced any suspects in all Kampala and Wakiso District Courts for hearing of various criminal cases, Uganda Radio Network has learnt.URN reporter visited courts in Kampala City Centre Tuesday, July 23rd, 2026 that host criminal sessions and found that there was no business […]
By Our reporterELEGU - Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recovered another pistol from an inbound passenger at Elegu One Stop Border Post.“The pistol loaded with five rounds of ammunition was found in luggage belonging to a South Sudanese national who was crossing into Uganda,” reads URA’ X (former twitter).Adding, “The Passenger had stealthily concealed the […]
ENTEBBE - Kabaka Ronald Mutebi is back home after spending several months recuperating in Namibia.The King of Buganda flew back home last night from the Namibian capital of Windhoek and was received by the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga, the Nabagereka Sylvia Nagginda and Prince Crispin Jjunju.His return ends speculation about his state of […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - Ugandan security forces have surrounded the headquarters of the main opposition party in advance of a planned anti-government rally over alleged corruption and human rights abuses.Police and soldiers cut off access to the office of the National Unity Platform (NUP), in the capital, Kampala, on Monday. The threat of protests has […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE – President Yoweri Museveni is to address the nation and enlighten the public on matters of national importance.“The Presidential Press Unit (PPU) is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd). Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the Nation tomorrow, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 8 pm,” said […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has delivered a lecture of opportunity to the fourth three Police and Prisons Officers at State House, Entebbe. The officers have been undergoing a senior promotional training course at the Police Senior Command and Staff College, Bwebajja. Out of the 43 Officers, five were from the Uganda […]
By Our reporterPresident Museveni has signed the Appropriation Act, 2024 into law, two days after parliament bowed to his directive for reinstatement of Shs750billion reallocated in the FY2024-25 budget, the presidency has said."H.E Kaguta Museveni has this evening signed into law the Appropriation Act, 2024(Reconsidered)," reads a press statement from Faruk Kirunda Deputy Press Secretary The newly signed legislation indicates the amount […]
By Our reporter United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has strengthened its partnership with Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) by donating essential Prisons books and forms to enhance prison management, criminal justice and crime prevention. The resources, handed over at Prisons Academy and Training School, will be distributed to all prisons nationwide, enabling Prisons […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - Taking personal responsibility in fighting air pollution is becoming a rallying cry in Kampala. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has organized a two-day training for its staff on air quality management. The training delved into the dire consequences of both short- and long-term exposure to air pollution, linking it to a […]
By Our reportetGULU - Parliament Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the dismantling of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital.Chaired by Hon. Abed Bwanika, the committee is scrutinising government commitments in the health sector and developments in new cities and districts.In 2019, Parliament approved a loan […]
By Our reporterBWEBAJA - Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms Judith Nabakooba, has urged a police officers to use culture in the promotion of the nation’s security.Nabakooba was on Saturday June 29th, 2024 presiding over a cultural gala organized by the students at the Police College in Bwebajja. The gala was convened under […]
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) have arrested five impersonators during the ongoing recruitment exercise in Jinja City, and 10 others have been handed over to police in Adjumani District in Northern Uganda.The recruitment commander for Busoga sub-region, Brig Chris Ogwal, said the five applicants were arrested for allegedly “breaching the system”, reports Daily Monitor.Brig […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma KATAKWI – Major (retired) Godfrey Katamba, the Resident District Commissioner of Katakwi District has advised residents of Teso and Karamoja regions to embrace the prevailing peace for economic development. In the past the region has faced insecurity due to cattle rustling that has resulted to lose of property and life. According […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - President Yoweri Museveni has said there is overwhelming evidence against implicated legislators facing corruption charges. In a statement issued Monday 24th, June 2024, the President vowed to stamp out corrupt that has slowed economic growth.“I am fully in the war against theft of government money and since some of the cases […]
By Our reporterMUKONO - National Unity Platform supporters in Mukono Municipality have beaten a party councillor representing Ggulu Ward, Kitete in Mukono Central Division for attending a thanksgiving mass organised by Mr Mathias Mpuuga. Mr Mpuuga was suspended as NUP party vice president for Buganda Region in March 2024. He is the Nyendo-Mukungwe legislator and parliamentary commissioner. Mr Fred Kiyimba […]
By Our reporterLUBIGI - National Unity Platform (NUP), the leading opposition party has condemned the demolition of houses and other illegal structures constructed on the Lubigi wetland in Nansana, Wakiso District. According to Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, the President of NUP, the exercise was selective targeted at the poor.“I have been following with shock and […]
By Our reporterPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended support worth Shs413 million towards Buganda Kingdom’s poverty alleviation project known as “Mwanyi Terimba”.The project was started by the Kingdom to encourage coffee farming among the subjects.The President’s support to the kingdom was delivered today by the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye during an agricultural exhibition […]
By Our reporter KOLOLO -President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that for Uganda’ economy to grow more, Ugandans need to be competitive in the products and services, they produce. “Our products and services must be cheaper and of better quality than products from other countries. In order to achieve that, we need affordable electricity which […]
By Our reporter BOMBO - Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of Land Force, admonished officers to take the management of allocated resources seriously, emphasizing that the UPDF must fulfill its constitutional mandate and mission. Lt Gen Muhanga made these remarks while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Chief of Staff – Land […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma KASESE - The Ministry of Water and Environment has applied for funding from the Exim Bank and the African Development Bank to construct infrastructure along River Nyamwamba. The heavy rains in the Rwenzori region are cause for much concern because of the resulting floods, displacement of people and loss of life, […]
By Our ReporterABOKE - Police in North Kyoga Region and Kole Central Police Station have in custody four suspects for the alleged conspiracy and gang rape of a 17-year-old, female juvenile and assault of two male friends. Those beaten were escorting the rape victim back home, from a disco, on the 9th June 2024 at […]
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has praised the British government for its ongoing support to Uganda, particularly in training the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).He made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the British military, who paid a courtesy visit to him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs […]
By Our reporterKAMULI - Police arrested and charged to court Jjingo Muhammad, a 43-year-old, farmer and businessman of Mbulamuti Town Council, in Kamuli district, for the alleged aggravated defilement of a 13-year-old, primary pupil.According to Fred Enanga, Police Spokesperson findings gathered indicate that the victim’s mother had left her daughter at home with a phone […]
Kasese District Approves Shs103bn Budget By Stephen Wandera OumaKasese district local government has endorsed a Shs103 billion budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, of which the education sector took the largest share.Mr Ham Natuhwera, the District Vice Chairperson who doubles as the Secretary for Production and Marketing, said the money to fund the budget would from […]
MBUYA The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Tuesday June 4th, 2024 met with the Military and Air Attaché to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Uganda, Col Nikolay Pavlov, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. […]
By Our reporter Fort Portal - The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has commended Maj Gen Dick Olum for his distinguished work in Operation Shujaa, which has enabled the ‘wanainchi’ to continue with their economic and social activities in the areas where the joint forces are operating. “I thank Gen Olum for the […]
DR Congo - The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), in the ongoing operation, codenamed “Operation Shujaa”, have apprehended a commander of the Allied Democratic Forces terrorist group known as Anywari Al Iraq, also referred to as AA. “Anywari, an expert in Improvised Explosive Devices […]
By Our reporterMUKONO - Police have arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing his husband to death after a misunderstanding with her husband.“The Crime Intelligence Unit in Mukono in liaison with Mukono Central Police Station, carried out an intelligence-led operation and arrested, Musimenta Ruth, a 30-year-old, housewife and employee at NJ Business Solutions, for the murder […]
By Our reporter KAMULI – Police have fired teargas and bullets to disband National Unity Platform (NUP) members led by the party President, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Win. Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine was slated to hold a meeting on Wednesday at Kananage Primary School, in Northern Division, Kamuli municipality, however, police deployed heavily at the […]
By Our reporterKAMULI - The Police in Busoga North have blocked a consultative meeting by National Unity Platform-NUP President, Robert Kyagulanyi in Kamuli district.Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine was slated to hold a meeting on Wednesday at Kananage Primary School, in Northern Division, Kamuli municipality, however, police deployed heavily at the grounds.Police have also mounted roadblocks […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA - Members of the public have expressed mixed feelings over the appointment of Abbas Byakagaba as the Inspector General of Police, some saying his mode of operation will not differ from that of his predecessors. However, others have confidence in him since he is a season professional police office who has […]
By our reporterNAGURU – Police have intensified the search for Kyambogo University lecturer who is accused of aggravated defilement. According to a police notice, Dr. Eron Lawrence is wanted for the alleged defilement, of a vulnerable girl.“The Directorate of CID appeals to whoever has credible information that may lead to the arrest of Dr Eron […]
By Our reporterNAGURU – Police have arrested a suspected gang that has been terrorizing the public along Kampala Entebbe High Way. According to Fred Enanga, Police Spokesperson, the suspects were netted after trialing them.“The Crime Intelligence Unit in coordination with the Flying Squad Unit, carried out an intelligence-led operation and arrested 4 suspects, who form […]
By Our reporter MBUYA - Uganda People’s Defense Force is to recruit over 9600 Ugandans into the army to boost the force. According to a press statement issued Monday May 20th, 2024, Brigadier General Felix Kulaigye Director Defense Public Information, the recruitment exercise commences on 01 July 24 and end on 14 July 2024. “The […]
By Our reporterNAGURU - President Yoweri has redeployed top-ranking officers in the Uganda Police Force removing most high-profile Uganda Peoples Defense Force officers who had occupied key positions. The army officers were deployed by the President a couple of years ago citing underperformance by the Police's top management.It is not clear why President Museveni has […]
By Our reporterLWENGO - Member of Parliament, Kimanya-Kabonera Division Dr Abed Bwannikka has attacked National Unity (NUP) Party President Robert Kyagulayi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine over the standoff with former Leader of Opposition in Parliament and Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayinga.Mpuuga received Shs500m and the three commissioners Shs400m each in what the Commission […]
By Our reporter MUBENDE - The Joint Staff Chief Engineering, Brig Gen Cyrus Besigye Bekunda, advised combat engineers and explosive experts to maintain discipline and continually upgrade their skills to reach the pinnacle of their army careers. “Discipline and Willingness to Upgrade will give you a good life in the Army,” said Brig Besigye Bekunda […]
By Our reporter JINJA - Logistics officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been urged to avoid corrupt practices and mismanagement of logistics while performing their duties. This caution was issued on Saturday 17th, 2024 after a three-day retreat for logisticians at the College of Logistics and Engineering in Magamaga. Lt Gen Charles […]
By Our reporterPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Friday, May 17, 2024 morning returned to Uganda after successfully concluding his three-day State Visit to Nairobi, Kenya.“During the visit, the President held fruitful meetings with His Excellency, William Samoei Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya as they discussed matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities for […]
The Anglican Church of Uganda has worked in recent weeks to regain church buildings taken over by Bishop Charles Okunya Oode and his followers.Okunya left the Church of Uganda after its House of Bishops reversed its decision to elect him as Bishop of Kumi, on the grounds that he did not meet the church’s minimum age of […]
KAMPALA - Abbas Byakagaba has been appointed by President Museveni as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) reports Daily Monitor. AIGP Kaali Ali Fahdi, who has been the head of the Field Force Unit, has been transferred to the Directorate of Fire Prevention and Rescue Services as the director. He replaces AIGP Josepn Mugisa. Security sources […]
By Our reporterKAMPAALA Parliament on Thursday passed a Sh72.130 trillion national budget, up from an earlier proposed total of Sh58 trillion. However, the Opposition legislators have doubts that the government will have the money to finance the budget. This is a Sh20 trillion increment from the last financial year's budget of Sh52 trillion.Payment of Uganda’s […]
NAKASEKE - Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba delivered a lecture on servant leadership to Officer Cadets of Intake 18/long at the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta, Nakaseke District. General Kainerugaba, also the Senior Presidential Advisor – Special Operations, reminded them that servant leadership is a powerful approach that can potentially create a positive […]
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