By Joselyn Nakitto and Amos Ssemuwemba Despite his hostile statements when he was still alive, St. Gyaviira Catholic Church this morning recieved the body of the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi and held a Requiem Mass in his honor, celebrated by Fr. Francis Ssemudu. Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi, was among the signatories who attended…
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has resolved land conflicts in some parts of Rakai district. According to Ssalongo Kayiija Sam, a resident of Kakenkeke village, Lwamaggwa parish, residents in the area were being forced off their land after two men – identified as Kimbowa Joseph and Ssekiito Julius – claimed…
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Executive Director, Dr Barirega Akankwasah, have disagreed over water levels at River Nyagak in West Nile. The two government officials were on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 appearing before the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources that was charged by…
Newly appointed Defence Advisors (DAs) have today been urged to maintain discipline and hardwork at their respective Areas of Responsibility (AOR) for the continuation of peace and stability. These remarks were pronounced today by the UPDF Joint Chief of Staff (JCOS) Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda on behalf of the Chief Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson…
The High Court in Masaka will on August 17, it will issue its final ruling in the case where herbalist Dr. David Senfuka is accusing Fred Nyenje the Chairperson LCV Bukomansimbi District and Fred Kalema, the Deputy RDC Bukomansimbi, and the Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, for rallying residents never to pay a single annual subscription…
In a meeting held at the Ministry of Lands on June, 2nd 2022, it was resolved that a final symposium be convened on Tuesday, June, 14th 2022 after which all parties and the ministry shall proceed with a joint boundary opening survey to finally resolve the matter. This, therefore, pours water on Buganda Land Board’s…
Results from COVID-19 tests done on 22 August 2020 Uganda has confirmed 97 new COVID-19 cases. The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 2,263. Break down of the new casesThe contacts and alerts (90): Kampala – 59, Wakiso- 11, Buikwe- 6, Luweero – 3, Namisindwa – 3, Mukono – 2, Jinja – 2,…
Kira Division Police are investigating a fire outbreak that happened today at around 6am at Uganda Martyr’s SS Namugongo in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services responded at the scene and the fire was later put out. Owoyesigyire says it has been…
As schools remain closed in Uganda, Parents have been advised to save up enough money for school dues once the educational institutions re-open. In March this year, President Yoweri Museveni ordered for closure of schools among other measures instituted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Ronald Mukasa Ssenkubuge a Financial Literacy…
Uganda’s first Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali has blasted people who are calling for his retirement from active politics due to old age saying whatever he is doing for the country will be left behind for the youth. The 81 year old legislator was speaking to journalists at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) headquarters…
