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 “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 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 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…
By Teddy Namayanja Following a series of devastating fire incidents that have claimed lives and destroyed property, the police are urging citizens to take proactive measures to prevent and prepare for such incidents. Emergency Fire-Fighting Equipment is Crucial According to police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, having emergency fire-fighting equipment is essential in saving lives and property….
By Teddy Namayanja 900 people have been displaced after devastating floods swept through Kasese Municipality, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake. The displaced people are currently stranded, with nowhere to go and no aid in sight. River Nyamwamba once again burst its banks following a heavy down pour in Kasese, on…
Two people have been confirmed dead after River Nyamwamba once again burst it’s banks at Kahonda, Kasese Municipality. A heavy down pour in Kasese last evening led to River Nyamwamba to raise above it’s usual levels, finally bursting it’s banks and diverting from it’s usual course at Kahonda, four kilometers away from Kases before flooding…
Government officials and friends are gathered at the home of fallen State Minister Sarah Kamateeka in Nsanji-Wakiso District, to commemorate with her family. Mateeka who was also the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament, passed away yesterday at Me go Hospital. She succumbed to heart complications. Her body is still at the Morgue at Mulago…
In six extraordinary weeks since replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris has not only regained the ground lost by former front-runner Joe Biden but has also exceeded his previous levels of support, solidifying her position as the clear front-runner in the Democratic presidential race. Moreover, her surge has highlighted her strength…
