By Teddy Namayanja In a daring joint operation, the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 10 hostages from the clutches of the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group. The rescue mission, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place on September 8 in the…
By Amos Ssemuwemba It’s September 9, 2024, and the stage is set for the most highly anticipated presidential debate in recent history. Tomorrow, Vice President Kamala Harris will face off against former President Donald Trump in a battle of words that could potentially change the course of the election. As the candidates prepare to take…
By Teddy Namayanja Beti Olive Namisango Kamya Turomwe, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), has candidly shared the challenges and rewards of her role as the entity prepares to mark its 38th anniversary on September 18, 2024. Kamya described fighting corruption as a “painful job” due to its severe impact on service delivery in Uganda….
By Teddy Namayanja In a bid to address the chronic infrastructure challenges and poor waste management in Greater Kampala, Uganda has secured a $600 million funding package from the World Bank and French Development Agency (AFD). The funding will be launched by President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Kiira Municipality. Addressing Critical…
By Teddy Namayanja Following a series of devastating fire incidents that have claimed lives and destroyed property, the police are urging citizens to take proactive measures to prevent and prepare for such incidents. Emergency Fire-Fighting Equipment is Crucial According to police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, having emergency fire-fighting equipment is essential in saving lives and property….
Richard Lumu, is seeking the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) stance on his proposed Amendment Bill
By Teddy Namayanja 900 people have been displaced after devastating floods swept through Kasese Municipality, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake. The displaced people are currently stranded, with nowhere to go and no aid in sight. River Nyamwamba once again burst its banks following a heavy down pour in Kasese, on…
The Ministry of Education and Sports has reaffirmed its stance on mobile phone use in schools
Two people have been confirmed dead after River Nyamwamba once again burst it’s banks at Kahonda, Kasese Municipality. A heavy down pour in Kasese last evening led to River Nyamwamba to raise above it’s usual levels, finally bursting it’s banks and diverting from it’s usual course at Kahonda, four kilometers away from Kases before flooding…
Government officials and friends are gathered at the home of fallen State Minister Sarah Kamateeka in Nsanji-Wakiso District, to commemorate with her family. Mateeka who was also the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament, passed away yesterday at Me go Hospital. She succumbed to heart complications. Her body is still at the Morgue at Mulago…
