Kamuli born FDC strong woman Proscovia Salaam Musumba has failed to reach her rival for the Kamuli District Woman MP seat also Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga almost a month since she launched the search. Musumba filed an election challenging Kadaga’s victory in the January 14 general elections and is required to serve the petition…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago now battling for his life in Nairobi Hospital Kenya has assured Ugandans that his on a steady path to recovery. Lukwago said in a Facebook post with his pictures while on a health walk inside the hospital that he hoped he will return to Kampala in a couple of days….
The Government has rejected China Exim Bank’s proposal to mortgage oil as loan security for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala told MPs on the physical infrastructure committee that the bank “was looking ahead” and requested the Government to peg oil revenue as security for the…
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned 1143 newly graduated young officers and Air Force Cadets at the Uganda Military Academy at Kabamba, in Mubende district. The young officers and cadets, including 74 women, completed a six-month intensive course. They were joined by one officer cadet trainee from the royal Military Academy and 52 pilots. During the…
The royal family has issued a statement in regard to Kabaka’s health following public demand. In a statement issued yesterday, the royal family said the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi ii, is unwell and undergoing treatment. “Ssabasajja (Kabaka) has been unwell for a while. However, he has responded well to the prescribed medication and…
As schools open for semi candidate classes next week, education stakeholders have been advised to adjust in the way they have been operating to be able to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 on the education system. Primary six, senior three and senior five will report on Monday March 1st 2021 adding onto the bunch…
Refugees living in urban settings have been warned to stay away from the ongoing political activities if they are to keep safe and secure in this election season. The warning has been sounded during a safety and security training for refugees organised by Raise Up organisation, Smart Transitions and Uganda Media Women Association (UMWA) and…
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…
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…
