A rebel group which launched an offensive against the regime in Chad from Libya last week vowed Tuesday to march on the capital N’Djamena after the death of president Idriss Deby Itno. The military quickly named President Idriss Deby Itno’s son as the country’s interim leader, capping a series of stunning announcements that came just…
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…
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,…
AstraZeneca, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) Tuesday launched the Healthy Heart Africa programme on a national level in Uganda. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three main therapy areas…
Two people (a mother and her child) have died following last evening downpour in Kitswamba Subcounty Kasese district. The two were swept away by River Hima yesterday at around 7:30 pm during the downpour. “Last evening we got information from the community that a mother and her child had been swept away by river Hima…
