The Israel-Hezbollah conflict has taken a devastating turn, with recent strikes in Lebanon resulting in 51 casualties and over 1.2 million civilians displaced. This escalation is part of a larger conflict that began in 2023 and intensified in September 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the key events leading up to this point: September 2024 Pager…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a historic move, Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a three-judge bench to hear six petitions challenging the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The landmark case has generated immense public interest, sparking intense debate on the country’s constitutional framework. The Petitions The six petitions, including one filed by…
By Teddy Namayanja In a significant move towards enhancing tax transparency and cooperation, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Tax Investigations team met with various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on October 8, 2024 to review and prepare a consolidated position for the country’s 2nd Round Peer Review Report. This report will be presented at…
By Teddy Namayanja Last week, hundreds of students from Namirembe High School and Kololo Secondary School embarked on an exciting journey to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) headquarters in Nakawa. This visit was designed to give the next generation of taxpayers a firsthand look at the daily operations of Uganda’s chief tax body. As…
By Teddy Namayanja The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) and SML News Ug have partnered to raise awareness about the death penalty and its human rights implications, advocating for its abolition in Uganda. The partnership was signed a week leading up to October 10, the World Day Against the Death Penalty, at the FHRI…
By Tony Mushoborozi Today we celebrate 62 years of independence. Thousands of Ugandans are standing in the hot sun, at Busiko Teachers’ Training School in the eastern border district of Busia, watching the armed forces goose match in their pressed uniforms as politicians watch from their fenced off tent, far away from the sweaty masses….
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at providing ideological training for leaders of the South Sudanese ruling party in Uganda. The agreement, reached on Saturday, underscores the NRM’s commitment to nurturing strong political partnerships across the region through its acclaimed National…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rotaractors in Uganda have conducted a medical camp at Rukoni Health Centre, stepping up efforts to fight malaria and improve maternal health in the community. During the camp, mosquito nets, mama kits, and mattresses were handed over to the hospital, alongside free consultations, testing, and treatment services. Led by the District Rotaract Representative, Semio Ssebukulu,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has waived fee charges for non-tourist travelers using the Murchison Falls National Park as a transit route. This decision comes after the closure of Karuma Bridge, which is undergoing rehabilitation, led many to use the park as an alternative passage to and from Northern Uganda. In a directive issued yesterday, Museveni…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, has made a stark warning that the United States is at risk of collapsing if he does not reclaim the White House. During a recent speech, Trump expressed deep concerns about the future of the country, according to The Guardian. “Look,…
