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…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The appointment of Mercy Adah Tukahirwa as the Commander of the Fisheries Protection Unit has sparked a heated debate in Uganda, following remarks made by Mukono South MP Fred Kayondo. Kayondo criticized the decision, citing cultural norms in Buganda that traditionally restrict women from leadership roles related to lakes. During a press…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has announced the full closure of Karuma Bridge to all traffic starting Monday, September 23, to allow for major refurbishment works. The bridge, which serves as a key link to northern Uganda, West Nile, and neighboring countries, had previously been partially closed…
National Unity Platform to resume nationwide tours
The People Power Front is not affiliated with National Unity Platform
Residents of the Ankore Subregion will soon benefit from a free medical camp aimed at addressing persistent surgical complications exacerbated by limited access to affordable healthcare.
By Amos Ssemuwemba The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally responded to recent allegations made by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, claiming that the opposition party rigged one million votes in the 2021 presidential election. In a letter dated September 15, 2024, the NUP, led by Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert (Bobi Wine), dismissed the accusations as baseless…
