By Amos Ssemuwemba A former counter-terrorism officer, Isaac Newton Ojok, 36, has been arrested for allegedly posing as a traffic officer on Entebbe Road, extorting money from unsuspecting motorists. Ojok, dismissed from the Uganda Police Force a few months ago over disciplinary issues, reportedly turned to illegal activities after struggling to make ends meet. According…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Police in Kagadi are searching for unidentified thieves who stole three keys belonging to Centenary Bank’s Kagadi branch. The keys were stolen from the home of Tom Luswata, a bank officer, during a break-in on Wednesday night in Namilyango Cell, Kagadi Town Council. The thieves also took Luswata’s shoes and jacket. He…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Ministry of Education has issued a nationwide alert to schools following confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda. Ismael Mulindwa, Director of Basic Education, urged schools to take immediate precautions, drawing lessons from previous health crises like COVID-19 and Ebola. “We need to be vigilant, especially in regions with confirmed or suspected cases….
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a groundbreaking step for HIV prevention, Uganda’s Ministry of Health has administered the first dose of Cabotegravir (Cab-LA), marking the official rollout of a long-acting injectable as part of the country’s enhanced HIV prevention strategy. The first recipient, a walk-in patient, was treated at a health facility in Mbarara, a region…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Bruhane Zone in Kinoni Town Council is grappling with shock and sadness following the discovery of Fred Mutesasira’s body in a family well on the evening of September 18, 2024. The 40-year-old father and husband had traveled from Lusaarira, Ssembabule, to visit his mother but found her absent when he arrived….
By Amos Ssemuwemba MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment by announcing a significant investment of UGX 160 million in the 7th edition of the Kopu Pa Ubimu Games and the 3rd edition of the MTN-sponsored Bicycle Races in the Ker Alur Kingdom. The tournament, which runs from September 18 to October 22,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District are calling for urgent government intervention to safeguard their harvests from the predatory practices of exploitative money lenders, which threaten both their livelihoods and the quality of Uganda’s esteemed coffee. During a recent workshop in Bigasa, organized by the Buddu-Rural Coffee Growers Traders and Processors Association, farmers…
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 Ugandan MPs are fuming after Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa blocked a debate on the contentious UGX 1.7 billion Service Award controversy, citing a recent court ruling that prohibits Parliament from revisiting matters already decided by the courts. The move has sparked outrage, with many MPs questioning the decision. Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore…
