CAPTION - Women leaders listen to speakers at the 2nd Women Parliament held on March 3rd 2025. (Courtesy photo). KAMPALA - The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has asked the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo to popularise the Succession (Amendment) Act 2022, saying it has the potential to solve […]
CAPTION: Injured Top TV journalist Ibrahim Miracle admitted at hospitalized at Nssambye Hospital Friday 28th, 2025. (Courtesy photo). KAMPALA - Members of Parliament have demanded that action be taken against security personnel who attacked and injured Top TV journalist Ibrahim Miracle, who was covering the nomination of candidates for the Kawempe North by-election on Wednesday, 26 […]
CAPTION: Maj Gen Felix Busizoori while addressing the 19th Wazalendo SACCO Pre-Annual General Meeting Delegates Conference at the 4th Air Force Wing in Gulu Februery 22nd, 2025. (Coutsey photo). By Our reporterGULU - The 4th Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has raised concerns about the deceptive tactics used by fraudsters to swindle soldiers out […]
CAPTION: Speaker Anita among, left, during a meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - Members of Parliament have collectively offered their prayers and best wishes to the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for the past 12 days.Speaker Anita among led the House in […]
CAPTION: Some of the displaced refugees from DR Congo have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in Goma. KINSHASA | Xinhua | The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said on Tuesday that about 1 million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the […]
CAPTION: Police officers undergoing initial training and a refresher course at the Police Training School Kabalye. These are some of the civil servants to benefit from the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024 (Courtsey photo).By Our reporter KAMPALA - Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024, that will see public servants contribute five […]
By Stephen Wandera OumaGOMBA - The Senior Presidential Advisor in-charge of Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring inclusivity and development for the Muslim community.He made the remarks Friday 21st 2025, while presiding over the First National Workshop of the National Assembly of Imams and Duats of Uganda, held in […]
CAPTION: A newly wedded couple hung out in Kampala recently. (File photo). By our reporterKAMPALA - Members of Parliament have tasked the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda IRCU) to defend the position of the church, that monogamy is the only form of accepted Christian marriage.MPs said that a section of pastors they have interacted with over the […]
CAPTION: East African Community (EAC) military chiefs pose for a photo during the meeting on Friday 21st 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter NAIROBI - The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Nairobi Friday 21st, 2025 to attend a high-level meeting of East African […]
CAPTION: Dr Besigye in a wheelchair escorted by prison officers on Friday 21st, 2025. (Nile Post photo). Suspend hunger strike By Our reporter NAKAWA - They were not allowed to take plea on grounds that the charges are capital in nature and can only be heard in the High Court Detained veteran opposition politician, […]
CAPTION: MPs during the sitting when the rules were amended Friday 20th February 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - Parliament has amended its rules of procedure to provide for election of the four backbench commissioners dropping the current system of selection by parties.The House Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline, which reviewed the current rules […]
CAPTION: Chief Whip Obua present to governmet withdraw of the UPDF Amendment Bill Friday February 2oth, 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua on Thursday moved a motion on the floor of Parliament to withdraw the UPDF Amendment Bill. Hon. Obua told the House, chaired by Speaker Rt. […]
CAPTION: Dr. Diana Musoke presenting her views about the Marriage Bill, 2024 to the joint meeting of the committees on Gender, Labor and Social Development and Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.(Coutsey photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - A family law expert at the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU), Dr. Diana Musoke has warned […]
CAPTION: Members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) Engineers Brigade are on site in Kampala. (File photo). KAMPALA - Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concern over the capacity of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) Engineers Brigade to accomplish multiple projects across different sectors, citing issues of efficiency, project timelines, and budget allocations.During an […]
By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - Members have passed a tough proposal to ensure they attend committee meetings or get punished for dodging.According to the new rule, a committee member must attend meetings unless granted leave of absence and failure if which, can result in the member being removed from the committee and banned from re-designation for […]
CAPTION: The pistol recovered from the suspects and the identity card. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter LAMWO - The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrested two suspects with a pistol at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District. According to Third Brigade Commander Lt Col Ipolito Mubangizi the suspects identified as Olanya Golden Ricky (46), […]
CAPTION: Gen. Kainerugaba, (R), with U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp (R) during a meeting at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe on Wednesday. (Courtesy photo). KAMPALA - The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the longstanding relationship and cooperation between Uganda and the United States of America, emphasizing the importance of ensuring […]
CAPTION: Speaker of Parliament Among (left) with Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze, (right) during the sitting of the House. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - Speaker Anita Among has asked legislators to allow the Ministry of Education and Sports to consider the Education Policy Review Commission Report before it is presented to Parliament.The report […]
CAPTION: Ugandan opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Kizza Besigye, stands in the dock at the Makindye Martial Court in Kampala, Uganda, November 20. 2024. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for further hearing of the inciting violence case.On Tuesday, Besigye wrote […]
CAPTION: Some of the Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the five divisions of Kampala City during the meeting in State House. (Courtesy photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged an annual allocation of Shs300 million to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the five divisions of Kampala City. […]
CAPTION: Works Minister, Gen Katumba Wamala (R) interacts with MPs before the House processed the supplementary request. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of over Shs1.2 trillion to facilitate funds transfer from rationalised government agencies to the receiving institutions. The supplementary expenditure schedule No.2 for the financial year 2024/2025 was […]
CAPTTION: Boda boda riders alongside President MMusevenni's convoy in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA - Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have expressed fears over the State House’s request for Shs83.033 billion to cover presidential donations and an additional Shs10 billion to purchase vehicles for President Museveni ahead of the […]
CAPTION: Memebers of the PLU) to hold processions to Parliament Monday Februrary 1oth 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has justified its decision to allow the members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to hold processions to Parliament, protesting perceived disrespect towards General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, their leader.Hundreds of supporters […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has said the results for Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams will be released this February 2025.“The wait is over,” said UCE on X platform, adding, UCE 2024 results loading.While UNEB did not disclose the exact data for the release of the results, officials told East […]
CAPTION: The casket of the late Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka being lowered into the grave in Kalaki Saturday 8th 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKALAKI - President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the late Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka, the former Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), for his outstanding contribution to Uganda’s peace, stability, and […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V has been named the 50th hereditary leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.The 53-year-old was designated as the Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, in the will of his father who died Tuesday in Portugal. His late father, Prince Karim Aga […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker, Tayebwa (with wig) chats with ministers as he moves to chair the House. On the right is Justice Minister, Hon. Norbert Mao. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Nobert Mao says the public should not be misled that the recent Supreme Court ruling was an […]
CAPTION: Nobert Mao addresses legislators on Thursday, 06 February 2025, during the plenary. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Nobert Mao has revealed that the Electoral Commission may review the deadline for update of the National Voters’ Register from 10 February 2025 if the exercise is not completed.“In […]
CAPTION: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi, (L) salutes President Museveni (R) at the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district February 6th, 2025.(PPU photo). By Our reporterMUBENDE - The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling against trying armed civilians in military […]
CAPTION: Sempa (2nd L) while presenting his views during the committee meeting at Parliament Thursday 6th, Feburary, 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - Controversial pastor, Martin Ssempa has asked Parliament to legalise polygamy for Christians, criminalise adultery and set a minimum number of times for couples to honour their conjugal obligations.Pastor Ssempa, the leader of […]
CAPTION: Dr Kizza Besigye, left, with his co-accussed Adedi Lutale, right, the dock at the Court Martial recently. (File photo). By our reporter KAMPALA - The Uganda Prisons Service -UPS is awaiting instructions from the Attorney General on the next course of action regarding Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and other civilians who have […]
CAPTION: Tayebwa (4th R) being shown an impression of the power project. On his left is Nankabirwa and State Minister, Phiona Nyamutoro. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterThe Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said that unreliable and expensive electricity which has limited opportunities for businesses, schools, health facilities and households around the country.Tayebwa made these remarks as […]
CAPTION: A farmer in Apac open land for painting season recently. (File photo). By Our reporter LANGO - In a decisive move to combat corruption within the ranks of local officials, His Excellency the President, Gen. (rtd). Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to revoke police bonds granted to […]
CAPTION: EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama (R) during the meeting with the committee. (Courtesy ph0to). By Our reporter PARLIAMENT - The Electoral Commission is making use of the 2014 National Census data to update the national voters’ register ahead of the 2026 general elections. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama […]
CAPTION: A health worker in Uganda weighs a baby before administering immunizations at Nakaloke Health Center III in Mbale, Uganda recently. (Photo by Esther Ruth Mbabazi) By Our reporterThe Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to use the client satisfaction initiative in which they can use Quick Response (QR) codes to report errant health workers.Following recent […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri K. Museveni addressing the nation recently. (file photo) By Yoweri K. MuseveniKAMPALA - Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu.Greetings. I have just returned from wonderful inspection trips for wealth creation in Busoga and Lango. It is wonderful to see our village People waking up and using the Sh. 1 million of PDM and the […]
CAPTION: Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, the Attorney General addressing the House Thursday 3otth, 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Attorney General and Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development to expedite amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 (PFMA), to support programme-based budgeting.While addressing the House on Thursday, […]
CAPTION: Police arrest a protestor recently in Kampala. (File photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights.Tayebwa made the proposal following a report by the Committee on Human Rights that revealed that some prisoners across the country […]
CAPTION: Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs) Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, 2nd left, with UPDF MPs during the handover of medical equipment to BomboGeneral Military Hospital management January 29th 2025. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterBOMBO - Members of Parliament representing the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have donated theatre equipment to Bombo […]
CAPTION: UPDF contingent at Bunagana, Uganda boarder with DR Congo recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing Operation Shujaa in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the ongoing fighting. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels captured the city of Goma on Monday after fierce […]
CAPTION: Members of the National Resistance Movement-NRM updating the party's voters register. (Courtsey Photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA - The National Resistance Movement-NRM has started updating its register ahead of party primaries. The exercise that started this morning will run till Saturday, February 1st, 2025 across all the villages in Uganda. Rosemary Namayanja the […]
CAPTION: Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye behind bars in Court recently. KAMPALA - The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed the Committee on Human Rights to visit Dr Kizza Besigye, who is currently held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison.Dr. Besigye faces charges of allegedly soliciting military support abroad to destabilize Uganda’s national security.The directive […]
CAPTION: One of the recently constructed roads. By Our reporterKAMPALA - Parliament has unanimously approved an addendum allowing the government to borrow at least US $600 million (approximately Shs 2.208 trillion) to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program.The approval came after a motion was moved by Henry Musasizi, the State Minister for Finance, […]
CAPTION: Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth. MBUYA - The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the need for strengthening business cooperation between Uganda and the China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC).He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from CPMIEC […]
CAPTION: UPC president Jimmy AKena. By David MwangaKAMPALA - The President of the opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Jimmy Akena has distanced himself from a single opposition candidate to contest in the next presidential and general elections scheduled for 2026. “As long as what has happened in the previous elections where even if you put together the […]
CAPTION: Democratic Alliance leader Mathias Mpuuga waves to his supporters recently. (File Photo). By David Mwanga KAMPALA – Democratic Alliance pressure group is seeking an alliance with the Democratic Party (DP) ahead of the forthcoming general elections. According to Gerald Siranda, the Secretary-General Democratic Party (DP) has received an invitation from the pressure group […]
CAPTION: Miss Rwanda Divine Muheto arrived in court looking the part with handcuffs expertly conceded under her jacket the sleeves of her jacket. KIGALI - Miss Rwanda Divine Muheto has owned up to drink-driving and causing an accident that damaged public infrastructure as prosecution asked she be jailed for 20 months. The defence team […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, (in a hat) during visit to Teso region recently. (PPU Photo). By David Muwanga KAMPALA - The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised a red flag on the Parish Development Model (PDM) claiming government is using a campaign tool to win the 2026 general elections.President Yoweri Museveni who is on a country […]
CAPTION: A patient suffering from Mpox. (File photo). By Our reporterNAKASEKE - Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel have been urged to maintain vigilance and adhere to preventive measures as the Mpox outbreak intensifies.Col Dr Henry Kyobe, Incident Commander at the Ministry of Health, issued the call during a briefing at the International Peace Support Operations […]
CAPTION: Artists perform in memory of Ssegirinya in Kampala on Friday. (Courtesy Photo). KAMPALA - Whenever residents of Kyebando, a vibrant suburb in Kawempe North, had an issue that they wanted government to address, the person they relied on to deliver the message was always Muhammad Ssegirinya. From calls into radio shows to street […]
CAPTION: Owek. Bob Waggwa Nsibirwa (3rd L) together with other Rotarians present a dummy check of $239,000 that was raised through the Africa Peace Concert. (Courtesy photo). By Petra Amito KAMPALA – Rotary Uganda, in partnership with the Rotary Foundation, successfully hosted the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert at Nsambya Gardens on Friday 10th January […]
CAPTION: Speaker Among directed the police to carry out further investigations. By Our reporter PARLIAMENT - The Auditor General’s forensic audit report on the alleged loss of Shs60 billion from Bank of Uganda (BoU) has been forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) for further investigations. Speaker Anita Among sent the report to […]
CAPTION: NIT students pursuing an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree listen to an instructor and check out a plane engine during their classes. Photo: True Vision Production / World Bank PARLIAMENT - Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University.This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. […]
CAPTION: Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, during a plenary session. (Courtesy photo).KAMPALA - Parliament has approved government requests to borrow US$15.22 million and US$73.15 million from the African Development Bank Group to construct of Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road.The approval followed a motion presented by […]
CAPTION: The body of the late Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya exits the Chamber after the special session in his honour. (Courtesy photo). PAArLIAMENT - The demise of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing.Ssegirinya […]
By Our reporter\RWAKITURA - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Tuesday January 7th, 2025 met and held discussions with the leadership of the party Secretariat led by Secretary General, Rt Hon. Richard Todwong.The meeting took place at the President’s Country home in Rwakitura. Among the key issues […]
CAPTION: Hon. Robinah Nabbanja delivering a lecture to over 800 student leaders from various Higher institutions of learning at Nkumba University on tuesday 7th, 2025. (COURTSEY Photo). By Our reporter NKUMBA - The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has called on student leaders to prioritize patriotism, urging that this will help […]
CAPTION: Musician Bobi Wine on stage. By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Uganda Police have announced that musicians are now restricted to moving with a maximum of five people to music shows, warning that anyone exceeding this number will be arrested.The resolution was issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Richard Echega, following incidents of violence and theft […]
CAPTION: Martha Karua (middle) with other lawyers at the Court Martial in Makindye. By Our reporter KAMPALA - Prominent Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua officially starts an uphill task to represent Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial on Tuesday, January 7th 2025. The Uganda Law Council has reversed its […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma BUDIPE - Minister of the Presidency Babirye Milly Babalanda has declared her candidature to contest for Budiope West, constituency Buyende district on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. However, this status stands if president's most influential ministers win the NRM primary election. Quoting the bible exodus chapter 18 verse 21, Babalanda said, […]
CAPTION: Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda new Minister for Presidency. By Our reporterSOROTI - The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has cautioned the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) against misusing their office and mandate.According to the Minister, RDCs are supervised and they get orders from H.E the President, the Minister for […]
CAPTION: Maj Gen Don Nabasa. By Our reporter President Museveni, who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces in Uganda has appointed Maj Gen Don Nabasa as the new Joint Staff Policy and Strategy in the UPDF. Maj Gen Nabasa has been serving as the UPDF third infantry division commander headquartered […]
CAPTION: Kampala Mayor Elia Lukwaago, left with Kenyan Advocate Martha Karua at Court Martial, Makindye recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA - The Law Council has called for a special meeting on Monday to consider an application for a temporary practising certificate from Kenyan Advocate Martha Karua, Senior Counsel. This comes after Karua […]
CAPTION: Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. (File photo). By Our reporterNAMIREMBE - The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has appealed for respect of different political beliefs as the country gears up for the 2026 general election.Kaziimba was delivering his 2025 New Year’s […]
CAPTION: Some of the gang members at the residence of Allienn Skin. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Police is hunting gangs loyal to musicians Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin and Pius Mayanja aka Pallaso involved in several clashes that have left several injured and property worth millions of shillings destroyed.Alien Skin’s gang forcefully invaded Buganda […]
By our reporterMBUYA - Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has vowed to punish anyone that influenced the suicide by Lt Ariho of our Engineers Brigade. The late drove to Nakirebe between Wakiso and Mpigi districts on Wednesday at 2 pm pulled the trigger on his head and died instantly.Maj Charles Kabona, the Spokesperson of UPDF First […]
CAPTION: Pro-Yoon Suk Yeol supporters at his residence in Seoul. (Courtesy photo). SOUTH KOREA - After a dramatic six-hour-long standoff with security, South Korea police have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol reports BBC.The military and Yoon's security service officers formed a human wall and used vehicles to block the arrest […]
CAPTION: Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has challenged President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to police to deny bond to suspects, saying that the directive contravenes the law. Coffee Trade CentreIn his end-of-the-year address to the nation on Tuesday, Museveni directed police not to free any suspected […]
KITGUM - A Karamojong cattle rustler was shot dead early on Tuesday, December 24th 2024 while attempting to steal livestock in Lodwar Sub-county, Kitgum District.The incident took place at around 1:00 a.m. when two rustlers raided Karayo Parish in Kitenyi Sub-county and stole cattle.Acting on intelligence, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 77 Battalion had […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni. (Courtesy Photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma RWAKITURA - President Museveni has issued a strict warning to those stealing coffee and other agricultural produce, describing such acts as sabotage against the country’s farmers and economy. Highlighting the impact of premature coffee harvesting and theft, Museveni pledged decisive action, including arming Local […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE - The Presidential Press Unit (PPU) would like to announce that H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, will deliver his end-of-year address to the nation on Tuesday, 31st December 2024, at 8 p.m.In a press statement issued by Haji Faruk Kirunda, Deputy Spokesperson off the […]
CAPTION: Two UPDF soldiers standing in the centre of Court Martial in Agago. AGAGO - Two soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for neglecting their duty, which led to the theft of cattle by Karamojong raiders.Privates Onen Kenneth, 30, and Omoding John Okot, 45, of the […]
CAPTION: Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo speaking at a function recently. By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked the Magistrates across the country to uphold the need for integrity and accountability in the administration of justice.Speaking at the Annual Registrars and Magistrates conference which kicked off on Wednesday in Kampala, Owiny-Dollo challenged the […]
CAPTION: Uganda Prisons Force officers match during the indepence celebrations in Busia October 9th 2024. *(Courtsey Photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA - All prison units and commanders across the country have been put on high alert – Standby Class One. According to the Press statement released by Frank Baine Mayanja the Spokesperson of Uganda […]
CAPTION: President Museveni (C) with the clergy on Sunday December 16th, 2026 at the closing of the National Catholic Youth Conference at Our Lady of Lourdes Bujumbura Cathedral, Hoima City. (Courtsey Photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma HOIMA - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the Catholic Church for mentoring the youths and mobilising them […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued a production warrant directing Uganda Prisons Services to produce Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye for the continuation of his trial on charges of inciting violence.The warrant was issued on Thursday by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko following a request from […]
CAPTION: Hon. Rita Atukwasa, the Mbarara City Woman Representative giving her views at the meeting. (Courtsey Photo). By Our reporterMembers of Parliament have called for fundamental measures to tackle congestion in the capital city, including relocating key government functions to other districts such as Nakasongola.These proposals were discussed during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the National […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni in a hat visit a kraal of one of the beneficeries of PDM money in Amudat district on his tour to Karamoja Tuesday December 3rd, 2024. (PPU Photos) By Stephen Wandera OumaAMUDAT - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that it’s very easy for people to get out of poverty in Uganda […]
CAPTION: Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, right, hands a book to Mr Ando Naoki, the Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). (Courtsey Photo). By Our reporterJAPAN The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with Mr Ando Naoki, the Senior Vice President of the Japan […]
CAPTION: Some of the suspected criminals arrested in Kampala. (Courtsey Photo) By Our reporterKAMPALA - Police has conducted a number of operations in several districts against suspected criminal gangs ahead of the festive season of Christmas and New Year. According to Uganda Police Force press statement December 2nd, 2024, the gangs gather and smoke narcotics before […]
CAPTION: Resident Deputy City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora. (Courtsey Photo) By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued criminal summons against former Rubaga Division Resident Deputy City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora after he failed to show up for the case in which he is accused of spreading malicious information.The summons were on Tuesday […]
CAPTION: Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit Col. Edith Nakalema pose for a photo after being awarded at Speke Resort Munyonyo on the 29th November 2024. (Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.) By Stephen Wandera OumaMUNYONYO - The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has been awarded for their innovation- the Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP).The […]
CAPTION: Speaker Among (C) with members of the Red Cross. Hon. Mpuuga (2nd R) and Hon. Geofrey Macho (R) attended the meeting. (Courtsey Photo). By Our reporterSpeaker Anita Among has asked the leadership of the Red Cross Society to liaise with the Offices of the Attorney General and Prime Minister to introduce amendments to the Red […]
Brig Gen Godfrey Muwanguzi, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) acting Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), has concluded a nationwide tour aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM).The tour, covering 18 regions of Uganda, focused on raising awareness, assessing progress, and identifying areas for improvement to strengthen service […]
CAPTION: Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces boxing team deplay medals the won in Abuja. (Courtsey Photo). By Our reporterNIGERIA - The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) boxing team delivered a stellar performance in the final bouts at the ongoing African Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, on the night of 25 November 2024.The team secured four gold medals […]
CAPTION: Ministers Muyingo (L), Hamison Obua (C) and Peter Ogwang confer with Speaker Among during the sitting of the House. (Courtsy photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - Government has introduced a proposed law that seeks to regulate and streamline the use of comprehensive forensic science service in the investigation and prosecution of crime.The Government Chief Whip, Hon. […]
PARLIAMENT - A section of Opposition Members of Parliament are seeking explanations over the controversial arrest of former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye in Nairobi, Kenya.During the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, legislators questioned the country's adherence to international and regional laws following the arrest of the Opposition leader.Dr. Kizza Besigye was reportedly […]
The commission has expressed serious concerns over the legality and manner in which the charges were filed, calling them “defective” and “incurable”.By Our reporterKAMPALA - The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has denounced the charges brought against opposition stalwart Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale Kamulegya, urging the government to drop the case entirely.The […]
CAPTION: Hon. Timothy Batuwa raises his hand to catch the chairperson's eye at the harmonisation meeting. (Courtsey Photo)By Our reporterPARLIAMENT - The Public Accounts Committees (PAC) have flagged concerns over discrepancies and omissions in financial reporting by the Auditor General of various entities.These concerns were raised during a harmonisation meeting between the different Public Accounts […]
CAPTION: Kizza Besigye, who has been held incommunicado for days during a press conference recently. (Courtsey Photo)By Our reporterMAKINDYE - Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye gestures as he and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale arrive at the General Court Martial in Makindye amid tight security on November 20, 2024. His defence argued that the […]
CAPTION: Uganda Amnesty Commission, Legal Ofiicer, Mr Nathan Twine, right, hands over an mnesty certificates to one of the Ex ADF-combatant as Col Deo look in Mbuya. (Courtsey Photo) By Our reporterMBUYA - Mr Nathan Twine, Principal Legal Officer of the Amnesty Commission, has urged former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) combatants to embrace peace and good […]