By Our reporterENTEBBE - Uganda and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and collaboration.This follows a meeting between Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, and H.E. Hugues Chantry, Ambassador of Belgium to Uganda, which took place at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe.The discussion focused […]
By Our reporterBWAISE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his pledge of 36 motorcycles to the twelve ghetto structures in Kampala metropolitan area.These were delivered by the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye on Wednesday, 4th September, 2024 at a function held at Bwaise-based ghetto structure commonly known as Gaza Tough Empire and each […]
By Our reporterGULU - Uganda Peoples Defence Forces has partnered with Acholi Paramount Chief Rwot David Onen Acana II in a poverty alleviation drive in northern Uganda.Chief Rwot Acana II while meeting Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, the duo pledged to unite their efforts in combating poverty within the Acholi […]
By Our ReporterENTEBBE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the strengthening of the Public Service Standing Orders with emphasis on enhancement, efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery.Addressing a meeting on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at State House Entebbe, the President underscored the necessity of rationalisation as a fundamental strategy for optimal resource allocation […]
TORORO - The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, for his commitment to Uganda’s defence during a thanksgiving celebration in Tororo.Gen Kainerugaba, who was invited by Minister Oboth-Oboth, was warmly received by enthusiastic residents who lined the roads to welcome him. In his […]
GULUThe Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry has called for immediate investment in tourism infrastructure across key sites in Northern Uganda. In their report presented during plenary sitting in Gulu City on Friday, 30 August 2024, the Committee Deputy Chairperson who doubles as the Northern Uganda Youth Representative, Hon. Boniface Okot highlighted that many […]
ENTEBBE - The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted Congolese soukous star Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday afternoon.The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, and NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong.Awilo Longomba, whose real name is Louis Albert […]
GULU Regional parliamentary sittings will become part of the legislative culture of Parliament, Speaker Anita Among said.While chairing the second plenary session of the regional sitting at Kaunda Grounds, Gulu City on Thursday, 29 August 2024, Among said regional sittings will allow Members of Parliament to exhaustively deliberate upon the most urgent matters that are […]
GULU - Legislators have urged government to consider replacing the current recruitment system in local governments with a digital system, as a response to the glaring allegations of corruption and bribery in district and city Service commissions. “The Ministry of Public Service should roll out e-recruitment processes across all local governments. This will limit physical […]
GULU - Members of Parliament from the Karamoja sub-region have asked government to develop and implement a policy for free compulsory boarding school education for all learners.The motion moved by Pian County Member of Parliament, Hon. Remigio Achiahighlighted the historical challenges faced by the Karamoja sub-region where 65 per cent of the population lacks formal […]
Hon. Nyamutoro responds to issues raised in the report Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has advised the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro to consider requesting for a supplementary budget to resettle and compensate the Karuma Hydro power project affected persons (PAPs). The proposed budget for resettlement of 119 people displaced by the […]
By Our reporterLUWERO - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call to Ugandans to support the government’s strategy of free education for all in government schools. According to the President, this strategy has not been grasped by many actors, thus calling upon all the stakeholders to ensure that they follow up its implementation in the […]
Our reporterGULU - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored the Members of Parliament to mobilize Ugandans to take part in wealth creation initiatives in order to stabilise their homestead income.“I have been telling you since the 1960s that whatever you do if you want people to develop, start with the homestead incomes because now you […]
By Our Reporter SOMALIA – Uganda People Defense Force (UPDF) serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has been advised to exercise and feed well to meet the hard task ahead of them to keep peace in the Horn of Africa. UPDF Commander Land Force Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga made the call […]
GULU - The first regional parliamentary sitting on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda.Speaker Anita Among who is chairing the sitting, emphasised that the decision to hold parliamentary sittings in Uganda’s four traditional regions is aimed at bridging the gap between Parliament and the people. She explained that this initiative is […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received a special message from the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), H.E Felix Tshisekedi.The Special message was delivered by President Tshisekedi's Special envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Francophonie, Her Excellency, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was accompanied […]
By Our reporterNAKASONGOLA - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has on Thursday 15th 2024 passed out 298 Counter Terrorism Warriors of Intake 58 trainees of Special Tactics who successfully completed their 9 months of hectic training at the School of Military Intelligence […]
KAMPALA - In her two year tenure following corruption scandals and international sanctions, under pressure Speaker Anita Among has had to adopt various strategies to cope and survive reports the Independent.Her latest gambit, as the precincts of parliament remain sealed behind security barricades since the July 23 #March2Parliament protests, is to hold parliamentary sittings away […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE - Deputy Commander of the Special Force Command (SFC) has urged newly promoted army officers to enhance their dedication and effort in service to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).“Promotion is the advancement from the current rank to the next higher rank, it’s a significant achievement in a service member’s career. Promotion […]
NJERU - Police has arrested a 56-year-old peasant Mbiko, Njeru municipality for brutalizing his 12 years old son. According to a press statement from Police Spokes Person Mr Rusoke Kituuma, on August 10, 2024, a video circulated on social media showing an adult male torturing a minor by wrapping him in a mosquito net and strangling him. […]
By Yoweri K. Museveni Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu,Greetings.This is to convey condolences to the families of the People who died yesterday as a consequence of part of the rubbish heap at Kiteezi (orubuungo), peeling off (kubeguka) and burying People who were living nearby.The first question that comes to mind is: “Who allowed People to […]
By Our reporterABIM - Two Karamojong Jie warriors have been killed by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in an operation in Kailong Dam, Chamokok Sub County, Abim District.In a statement issued Sunday, August 111th, 2024, the operation, carried out by UPDF’ the 85 Battalion, 507 Brigade, under the 5 Infantry Division, led to the […]
By Our reporter MOROTO – Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the Teso-Karamoja Governance Monitoring Mechanism has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthen collective efforts to combat corruption and promote accountability to spur economic development. Lt Gen Elwelu emphasised the importance of a collaborative approach, adopting a ‘watchman’ mindset rather than an […]
By our reporterLUWEERO - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reassured tenants of the government’s protection against land grabbers.“What is the use of the Local Councils (LC) system if they cannot defend the interests of the people?” the President said.President Museveni made the remarks Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at the Kalule Community playground and commissioning the […]
Members of Parliament have called on the government to improve access to electricity in rural areas across the country to boost value-addition in the agriculture sector.They made the call while debating a report by the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on the status of implementation of the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), and […]
Parliament has urged the Cabinet to rethink salary enhancements for security forces saying the current arrangement is unfair to junior officers whose welfare is continuously declining.Legislators were discontent that whereas Parliament has often increased the budget for the armed forces, with the view of elevating the status of junior officers, the government has done the […]
By our reporterKAPELEBYONG - The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has acquired 204 acres of land in Kapelebyong, courtesy of the local community, to establish a new brigade headquarters.This strategic move aims to bolster security, peace, and development in the Teso and Karamoja sub-regions.Following months of community engagement and stakeholder meetings, the […]
By our reporterENTEBBE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni bid farewell to the outgoing British High Commissioner to Uganda, Her Excellency Kate Airey, at State House, Entebbe on August 7, 2024.The meeting underscored the enduring relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect cultivated over the years.President Museveni expressed […]
By our reporterNEBBI – Russia and South Korea will build two nuclear power stations that will generate 15,600 megawatts of power in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni says.He said one unit will generate 7,000MW while another would produce 8,400MW, but the timeline and the funding of the projects isn’t yet known. “We have agreed with Russia and South Korea to […]
By Our reporterThe Transitional President of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and the First Lady of Gabon, Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema, on 1st August 2024 visited and toured Fine Spinners Uganda Limited factory, located at Spring Road, Kiswa Zone in Bugolobi, Kampala City.H.E Nguema and the First Lady were received at the […]
By Our reporterGULU - The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho alias Gen. Salim Saleh on Friday, August 2, 2024, hosted the Transitional President of Gabon, H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Gulu District.During the meeting, the two leaders underscored the commitment of Uganda and Gabon to fostering socio-economic development and […]
By Our reporterA helicopter carrying the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tomas Tayebwa has been involved in a crash in Western Uganda.The East African Vanguard has learnt that the chopper crashed on Saturday 3rd August 2024 evening. Whereas details about the incident are still scanty, Tayebwa posted on X “Dear all, my colleagues no one is […]
By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi says the recent State of the Nation Address (SoNA) presented an overly optimistic view on the while neglecting Uganda's pressing issues.Presenting the Opposition response to the SoNA on Thursday, 01 August 2024, Ssenyonyi said the address delivered on 06 June 2024, fell short […]
PARLIAMENT - Legislators have commended President Yoweri Museveni for his stand on patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation, and democracy in a bid to ensure national development. According to Hon. Emely Kugonza (NRM, Buyanja East County), the President’s consistent proposition of prosperity, strategic security and brotherhood of the African people has stimulated the four sectors of Uganda’s […]
By Our reporter ENTEBBE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted the Transitional President of Gabon, H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. H.E Nguema is in Uganda for a two-day visit at the invitation of President Museveni. He was accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, H.E Zita Oligui Nguema, and other high-level […]
ENTEEBE - The President of Gabon, H.E Brice Oligui Nguema has today arrived in Uganda for a three- day private visit.The visiting Gabonese President is accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema and a high-level delegation comprising the Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers.President Nguema, whose plane touched Entebbe International Airport […]
By Our reporterMBUYA - Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief Joint Staff, has praised outgoing Generals of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their tireless dedication and selfless commitment, which has significantly contributed to the prevailing peace in the country. He specifically commended them for their mentorship of subordinate officers, who will succeed them in […]
By Our reporter MBUYA - General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces, received a courtesy call from Colonel Zhang Hao, the newly appointed Chinese Defence Attaché to Uganda, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. During their meeting, Gen Kainerugaba and Col Zhang reaffirmed the historic ties between the Republic of Uganda and […]
Govt earmarks Shs35b for new medical interns
ENTEBBE - The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force decorated 72 newly promoted officers today, at the Air Force headquarters in Entebbe. Lt Gen Charles Okidi, Commander of the Air Force, presided over the ceremony and expressed his gratitude to the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for endorsing the promotions. […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulayi aka Bobi Wine has demand for a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test on the seventeen17 human skulls buried in metal boxes were discovered at a suspected shrine in Kabanga village, near Mpigi town.The discovery was made by children searching for firewood on Monday July 29, 2024. […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA - Thirty-six members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction who were on Monday, July 29, 2024 remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism face are to be hanged if convicted. According to the Penal Code if convicted, the accused individuals may face the death penalty. Treason […]
By Our reporter MOGADISHU - Lt Gen Sam Kavuma has assumed office as the Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), following his appointment by His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), in March 2024. He succeeds Lt Gen Sam Okiding, […]
By Our reporter MITOOMA - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met the family of the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa in Nyamiyaga, Bitereko, Ruhinda-Mitooma District. This was during a thanksgiving ceremony for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, the father of Rt. Hon. Tayebwa who was celebrating 80 years of life and 48 years in marriage […]
DR CONGO, Ituri - In a joint operation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 23 individuals, including 13 minors, from the clutches of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists.The operation, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place near River Malibongo, North of Tokomeka […]
By Our reporterRUKUNGIRI - Police in Rukungiri has arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing a car and several number plates. In press statement issued July 30th, 2024, Assistant Commissioner of Police Rusoke Kituuma, Police conducted an intelligence-led operation in response to an increase in vehicle number plate thefts.“The operation led to the arrest of suspects […]
By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The second National Children's Parliament has proposed agricultural development and sensitisation as a strategy to address the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the country. The Children’s Parliament sat on Friday, 26 July 2024, at Parliament House under the theme “A call to end child hunger and malnutrition,” where Ms Catherine Nanono […]
MBUYA - Gen Muhoozi Keinerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations has commended the recently promoted senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering dedication and remarkable contribution to national defence.Gen Kainerugaba was July 25th 2024 presiding over the decoration ceremony of the promoted Five Brigadier […]
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 […]