By Amos Ssemuwemba Parliament is set to resume plenary today at 2 p.m., with Justice Minister Norbert Mao expected to present the Constitution Amendment Bill 2024 for its first reading. The proposed bill is anticipated to introduce significant changes to the current legal framework, sparking interest and debate among lawmakers and the public alike. Key…
24/09/2024 By Mitala Umar, The appointment of Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 23rd September 2024 signals a pivotal moment in Uganda’s ongoing journey toward socio-economic transformation. As the country works towards achieving the ambitious targets set out in Vision…
20/09/2024 By Mitala Umar, The leadership of H.E the President (Rt) Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been a beacon of stability and progress for Uganda. Under his guidance, numerous programs aimed at uplifting the common citizen have been launched, creating a pathway for sustainable development. As RDCs, RCCs, their deputies, and assistants, it is our…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a move to ease transit during the ongoing repairs at Karuma Bridge, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the suspension of entry fees for vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park during the ongoing repairs of Karuma Bridge. This fee waiver, effective for three months, applies to travelers using the…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a dramatic turn of events following yesterday’s council meeting, tensions flared among counselors over a contentious waste management report. This clash has prompted Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago to express significant dissatisfaction, calling for immediate action in response to the ongoing waste crisis plaguing the city. Following the chaotic session, Lukwago has…
By Teddy Namayanja Government is set to provide an official update on its plans for managing waste in Kampala, following concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. Ssenyonyi highlighted the growing heap of garbage in the city after the closure of the Kiteezi landfill, which left waste without a proper disposal…
By Teddy Namayanja In a world where silence often accompanies oppression, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo’s pen boldly screams truth. As a professor at Makerere University and a cartoonist with a conscience, Jimmy has spent years using his art to expose the injustices and corruption plaguing Uganda. With each stroke of his pen, he brings to life…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The State House Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating leaders of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) for allegedly defrauding President Museveni in a Shs 2.5 billion project that failed to materialize. Rev Fr. Constantine Mbonabingi and Rev Fr. Daniel Musiitwa are at the center of the probe. The project, titled “Peace Support and…
By Amos Ssemuwemba As Uganda nears the 2026 general elections, the viability of implementing a biometric voting system is under scrutiny, despite President Yoweri Museveni’s push for its adoption as a safeguard against vote-stealing. In 2021, the Electoral Commission invested Shs82.89 billion in 32,334 biometric machines to cover 34,344 polling stations. However, the rollout encountered…
