By Amos Ssemuwemba Uganda has recently been a nation of discontent. Strikes have erupted across various sectors, from healthcare to education, with citizens voicing their frustrations over economic hardship, governance issues, and service delivery. As the streets buzz with protest and the country grapples with the impact of these strikes, opinions are divided on whether…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Joseph Tamale Mirundi Jr., the son of the outspoken Ugandan political analyst Tamale Mirundi, recently spoke out during an interview on the talk show “Inside Out,” hosted by Sir Simon. During the interview, he expressed gratitude for the financial support his family has received for his father’s ongoing medical treatment. Tamale Mirundi…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A court in Kampala has convicted seven Chinese nationals for illegally drilling in the Lwera wetland located in Central Uganda. The group initially claimed to be tourists but later admitted guilt. This plea came during a hearing at the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife in Makindye, overseen by Magistrate…
The United States of America will not disrupt her cooperation with Uganda neither withdraw her assistance in health, economic stability and the strengthening of democratic institutions. America is a major partner whose contributions across sectors in Uganda generates over 6000 jobs through different local implementing agencies. US ambassador William W. Popp remarked during his independence…
Ministers of Foreign and East African Community (EAC) Affairs have convened in Zanzibar to discuss on crucial issues impeding the integration process within the partner states. The three-day retreat, scheduled from the 6th to the 8th of July 2024, is aimed at fostering cooperation among the Partner States to address existing challenges and promote greater…
The National Environment Management Authority has implemented its warning to individuals encroaching on wetlands. Karim Ray and Eric Avunalo were detained at Luzira Prisons on July 4, 2024, subsequent to admitting guilt for breaching the conditions outlined in the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) regulations, in the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Standards…
Government has guaranteed the impossibility of replicating the registration plates, thanks to the thorough security protocols they undergo. Winston Katushabe, the Commissioner of Transport Regulation and Safety, during a press briefing on June 4, 2024 detailed the three complex system processes – the booking system, verification system, and stop control system. These processes enable the…
Instead of being charged 720,000 Ugandan shillings per connection, the Ministry of Energy has provided an opportunity for domestic users free electricity connections. However, users are strongly advised to assume full responsibility and engage professional electricians during the connection.”We are committed to ensuring universal access to clean energy by 2030, leaving no one behind,” stated…
In anticipation of the Inter-religious Family Festival 2024, the Inter-religious Council of Uganda, in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation and the Ugandan government, is set to celebrate the revitalization of family values and traditions for a harmonious society. During a press briefing at the Uganda Media Center on June 25, 2024.Dr. Joseph Sserwada, the…
Amid the destruction of the recently renovated Uganda House on Kenyatta Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District, Bagire Vicent Wais wa, the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the enduring relationship with Kenya and its people in a press release dated June 26, 2024. On June 25th, 2024, what began…
