Tensions flared in Parliament today afternoon as Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira Municipality MP, raised concerns over remarks made by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a significant shake-up, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has dismissed three top officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) over the Kiteezi waste management scandal that resulted in the tragic deaths of more than 20 individuals. The Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka, along with Deputy Executive Director Engineer David Luyimbazi and Director…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao, to provide a timeline for the proposed electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 general elections.
By Amos Ssemuwemba Erute South MP Jonathan Odur has called on Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to vacate a previous ruling that blocked the debate on the censure motion against four parliamentary commissioners. Odur criticized the technical staff responsible for providing the opinion that led to the ruling, describing them as “lazy, incompetent, and saboteurs.” Odur…
Uganda joins the world in marking Deaf Awareness Week
By Amos Ssemuwemba The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has arrived at the National Leadership Training Centre in Kyankwanzi to officially open the 7th National Youth Convention. She was welcomed by a distinguished group, including Hon. Justice Mike Chibita, Patron of Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity (UCLF), Dr. James Magara, Chairman…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Chad has been devastated by severe flooding since July, claiming the lives of 503 people and affecting approximately 1.7 million, according to the latest report from the United Nations. The floods, described as one of the worst in recent years, have ravaged the country, destroying homes, farmlands, and livestock. The UN’s Office…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Western Uganda, Hon. Jolly Kyomugasho Mugisha, has passed away at the age of 61. Her death was confirmed by NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Monday evening. Mugisha, a key figure in Uganda’s political landscape, breathed her last…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Parliament is set to resume plenary today at 2 p.m., with Justice Minister Norbert Mao expected to present the Constitution Amendment Bill 2024 for its first reading. The proposed bill is anticipated to introduce significant changes to the current legal framework, sparking interest and debate among lawmakers and the public alike. Key…
