By Amos Ssemuwemba In a heartfelt special sitting, Uganda bid farewell to Hon. Sarah Mateke, honoring her significant contributions and addressing the need to complete her unfinished projects. The event brought together prominent leaders, including Speaker Anitah Among and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who highlighted Mateke’s enduring legacy and the challenges ahead. Call for Unity…
By Teddy Namayanja Dickson Ndiema, the former partner of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, has succumbed to his injuries and passed away at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. Ndiema’s death occurred on Monday night in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he was receiving treatment for severe burns. This tragic development comes after…
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By Amos Ssemuwemba In a devastating development, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 40 people and injured 60 others at a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, according to reports from Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing medical officials. The attack targeted a tent encampment near Khan Younis in the Al-Mawasi area, a designated…
By Teddy Namayanja “On Saturday morning, when we learnt of her death, I thought it was fake news, they said she was badly off. Minister Anyakun called me very early and asked where are you? I told her, stop disturbing me very early, she said get up. I didn’t even have a driver; I didn’t…
By Teddy Namayanja A case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkey pox) has been confirmed in Nakasongola District. This is the first reported case in the area, and health authorities are urging residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Symptoms to Watch Out For: Fever Headache Muscle aches Swollen lymph nodes…
By Teddy Namayanja In a daring joint operation, the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 10 hostages from the clutches of the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group. The rescue mission, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place on September 8 in the…
By Amos Ssemuwemba It’s September 9, 2024, and the stage is set for the most highly anticipated presidential debate in recent history. Tomorrow, Vice President Kamala Harris will face off against former President Donald Trump in a battle of words that could potentially change the course of the election. As the candidates prepare to take…
By Teddy Namayanja Beti Olive Namisango Kamya Turomwe, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), has candidly shared the challenges and rewards of her role as the entity prepares to mark its 38th anniversary on September 18, 2024. Kamya described fighting corruption as a “painful job” due to its severe impact on service delivery in Uganda….
By Teddy Namayanja In a bid to address the chronic infrastructure challenges and poor waste management in Greater Kampala, Uganda has secured a $600 million funding package from the World Bank and French Development Agency (AFD). The funding will be launched by President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Kiira Municipality. Addressing Critical…
