The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Meddie Kaggwa has passed on this morning. Sad news of Kaggwa’s death was pronounced by doctors at Case Hospital where he was rushed on Wednesday morning. He is said to have fainted in his official car this morning around 8:00Am along Mulago Road as he was heading…
The Ministries of Health and Education are considering further assessment of medical and dental graduates, as a requirement before internship. This is aimed at eliminating incompetent medical practitioners whose number, the Ministry of Health says is on the rise even after the mandatory one year of pre-clinical training. The revelation was made during a meeting…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has appealed to the European Union (EU) to respect the sovereignty of African states. He accused the EU of continuously influencing how African countries define democracy, saying that whilst many African states are independent, they cannot practice their own ideologies of democracy. “Why are we disrespecting people? If…
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) offices have been broken into and vandalized for a second time in three years. In the latest attack on Monday night, at least four computers and printers were allegedly stolen from the offices of the party’s Secretary General and Electoral Commission in Najjanankumbi. Some of the desks that were broken…
Burundian soldiers were attacked in a night jungle ambush near the border with Rwanda, Burundi’s defence ministry said, with military sources on Tuesday reporting at least eight soldiers’ deaths. Dozens more soldiers were missing in the ambush on their base, one of largest and deadliest attacks for several years, senior army officers said Tuesday, speaking…
Mukono municipality member of parliament Betty Nambooze has lashed at President Yoweri Museveni for giving out a dummy of cheque of 300m to Buganda Kingdom to run dailly business.On the same event,M7 has awarded the Kabaka of Buganda, His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II with the Nalubaale Medal in recognition of the King’s contribution…
Tullow Oil has promoted former Managing Director of Tullow Uganda Jimmy D. Mugerwa to the Group’s Head of Infrastructure and Organisation. He has also been appointed Chairman of Tullow Uganda. The appointment to the new roles takes effect on January 1, 2020. Mugerwa has been replaced by Mariam Nampeera Mbowa as Tullow Uganda Managing Director,…
The police in Kitgum are holding two of their own over illegal sale of live bullets. The suspects are; SPC Beatrice Akello attached to Kitgum Matidi Police Post and James Canrac (Bus Park Police Post). Sources say the pair was arrested at the weekend following a tip-off from the locals. Kitgum Resident District Commissioner William…
Onduparaka fell to Sports Club Villa’s might after swallowing 3-1 in the Uganda Premier League at the Green Light Stadium on Monday. Goals from Emmanuel Kalyowa, Faizo Muwawu and substitute Fahad Badilo did the damage for the Jogoos while Julius Malingumu scored Onduparaka’s consolation. The Jogoos were rampant in the early exchanges taking the lead…
National Water and Sewerage Corporation Managing Director Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha has shared plans to boost water supply and extend sewerage infrastructure in Masaka city. According to Dr. Silver, plans are underway to abstract water from Kamwunga landing site in Lukaaya district and supply the entire Masaka city within the next 2 years. He further…
