Located about 6 kilometers southwest of the town of Entebbe, on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, approximately 40 kilometers by road south-west of the central business district of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda is Entebbe International airport, the only international airport in the country. It was founded as a garrison post in 1893…
By Teddy Namayanja Tragedy has struck the Ugandan athletics community with the sudden passing of long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, a talented and dedicated athlete. Rebecca passed on early this morning at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her…
By Amos Ssemuwemba President Yoweri Museveni has promoted seven senior police officers to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP). The promoted officers include: SCP Frank Mwesigwa: Director of Operations SCP Kafeero Moses: – Director of Human Resources SCP Baryamwisaki Felix: Director of ICT SCP Kataratambi Charles: Director of Human Rights and Legal…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away from severe burn injuries following a violent attack by her alleged boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, in Eldoret, Kenya. The incident occurred yesterday evening when Marangach set Cheptegei on fire during a confrontation, causing her to sustain 80% burn injuries. Despite receiving medical care at…
Police officers on site claim he stumbled while getting into his vehicle, causing the injury
Opposition unity is growing against the proposed amendments to the Administration of Parliament Act, seeking to change the process of electing the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, proposed by DP’s Mityana South Member of Parliament, Richard Lumu.
By Amos Ssemuwemba As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, voters across the nation’s 50 states are preparing to head to the polls. While it is common for the major parties, Democrats and Republicans, to dominate the presidential race, this year features a notable range of candidates from various political backgrounds. Jill Stein Representing…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A major search and rescue operation is underway in the English Channel following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Le Portel in northern France. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin reports that at least 12 people have been confirmed dead, with two still missing and several others injured. The…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a devastating attack in Poltava, central Ukraine, two ballistic missiles have caused significant casualties, with at least 41 confirmed dead and 180 injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attributed the assault to Russian forces, marking another severe escalation in the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Uganda Police Force has heightened security measures across the country following credible terror alerts from international intelligence agencies. The US Embassy alerts issued yesterday highlighted a potential terrorist attack planned against crowded areas. While addressing the press this afternoon at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusooke assured Ugandans…
