Renown events promoter and National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporter Balam Barugahara has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of conniving with opposition candidates to frustrate the party presidential candidate’s campaigns in Kampala metropolitan area. The EC chairman Justice Simon Byabakama effective 26th December 2020 suspended all campaign meetings in 12 districts and cities categorized by Ministry…
A section of religious leaders have disassociated themselves from remarks by the Archbishop of Kampala Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga calling for postponement of next year’s presidential elections for three years. Yesterday while addressing a news conference in Kampala on behalf of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), Archbishop Lwanga said many politicians are not following…
With a few days left to Christmas, the Archbishop of the church of Uganda the Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Kazimba Mugalu has urged church leaders to observe the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) against the spread of COVID-19 as they conduct Christmas prayers. Dr. Kazimba says although many worshippers tend to flock churches for Christmas prayers,…
By Kungu Al-mahadi Adam When the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine was arrested on November 18 from Luuka district, in only hours later, several towns across the country were gripped in violent clashes between purported supporters of the then detained musician turned politician and security. The news…
President Yoweri Museveni has been urged to stick to peace and justice to fulfill God’s calling for his life. According to Apostle Ronald Hope Witness, the Senior Pastor at Full Knowledge of God International Ministries president Museveni was called by God to lead Uganda into prosperity, good governance and development. While addressing journalists at his church…
In a bid to support the prevention of COVID-19 among high risk areas, a total of 114 primary schools and 36 markets in Kampala and Wakiso districts are set to receive items that will be used to protect the communities against the pandemic. The items worth over UGX 120 million shillings were flagged off by…
Kampala City Hall court has issued criminal summons against independent presidential candidate Lt. Gen Henry Tumukunde who is currently on a campaign trail in Kagadi district . Tumukunde’s lawyer Anthony Wameeli informed court that his client failed to make it to court today for the commencement of his trial on charges of unlawfull possession of…
AstraZeneca, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) Tuesday launched the Healthy Heart Africa programme on a national level in Uganda. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three main therapy areas…
Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Norbert Mao has called on his supporters to respect their opponents ahead of his campaigns which kick off tomorrow in Kasese district. He said DP is a peaceful party which is desired and trusted by the majority adding that disrespect and use of bad language among supporters is uncalled for….
Two people (a mother and her child) have died following last evening downpour in Kitswamba Subcounty Kasese district. The two were swept away by River Hima yesterday at around 7:30 pm during the downpour. “Last evening we got information from the community that a mother and her child had been swept away by river Hima…
