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…
Mityana South Member of Parliament Richard Lumu has revealed a new clause seeking to have three candidates compete for the Leader of Opposition slot to be added in his controversial Prosed Amendment Bill – The Administration of Parliament Bill 2024, which among others; seeks to have the leader of the Opposition elected by opposition MP’s….
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last week appointed popular artist Edirisa Musuuza stage name Eddy Kenzo new Presidential Advisor on Creatives. News of his appointment was received with mixed reactions. In his own industry a few believe his position is good for them while others look at it as only useful for Kenzo and Museveni’s interests…
Taxation was introduced in 1900 during the signing of the Buganda Agreement
By Amos Ssemuwemba In an inspiring move to promote environmental stewardship among the youth, the Rotary Club of Kampala Central today kicked off its ‘Plant Your Balance’ initiative at Lake Victoria Primary School in Garuga, aiming to promote environmental conservation among the younger generation. The event saw active participation from both pupils and club members,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A nationwide manhunt is underway for John Watenga, brother and farm manager of former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, after the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala issued an arrest warrant yesterday. Watenga failed to appear in court during a hearing related to the iron sheets scandal, despite being last seen at…
As a way of uplifting their communities from poverty, the Deputy Secretary General of NRM Rt. Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko has called upon the youth to embrace government programs such as Parish Development Model and Emyooga among others. She made the call yesterday while addressing a group of over 400 youth leaders at Bukakala Village,…
10 people have perished in a fatal accident this morning in Kyenjojo District after a taxi collided with a Isuzu bus Kopokopo. The accident occurred at 5:00am along the Fort Portal highway from Kampala at Kayihura village in Kyenjojo. Ten people out of the fifteen who were in the taxi died instantly while the other…
Reading time 3 min By Amos Ssemuwemba The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) has issued a stern warning to the public against engaging with a growing number of unauthorized online loan providers that have been exploiting borrowers and compromising their data privacy. According to UMRA, these loan providers operate without any legal authorization, putting their…
Reading time 3 min The National Unity Platform (NUP) has threatened to take legal action against the government of Uganda, accusing them of negligence managing waste at Kiteezi landfill leading to a tragedy, where more than 30 lives were lost. Mr. Joel Senyonyi the Spokes Person of NUP made the communication earlier today while visiting…
