The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party has reportedly resolved to postpone elections for the top Central Executive Committee (CEC) members. According to the Party revised roadmap, elections for the Party chairperson, first national vice chairperson, the second national vice chairperson (female) and the six regional vice chairpersons were slated for this Friday, August 7. The…
Former leader of Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Jamil Mukulu, has dropped his bail application citing an adamant judge. Mukulu had petitioned court to remove Justice Susan Okalany from handling the application. Last month, Mukulu said Justice Okalany has a bias against Moslems. On Thursday, the judge, state lawyers and Mukulu’s lawyers met at the International…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has come out to sternly warn Ugandans who have been involving national army ‘UPDF’ in tribal discussion to stop nonsensical debate. This came after police last week, arrested a group of comedians ‘Bizonto’ for releasing a video on social media criticizing army deployments. Bizontos’ arrest sparked public debate especially in opposition…
Government Chief Whip, Ruth Nankabirwa has advised Ugandans to forget about not paying their rent arrears for the months the country was under lockdown. She instead promised to ask government to come up with an affordable credit facility which can help the tenants to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is after Speaker…
Parents in Sheema Municipality have come out strongly to commend Dickson Kateshumbwa’s wife Jill Kateshumbwa for her humanitarian aid which included sanitary pads and knickers to teenagers in the area. The parents say they were overwhelmed by the donation at a time their finances have been affected by COVID-19. The activity was spearheaded by Team…
Rtd. Col. Steven Basaliza aka Omudumizi, the former Burahya Member of Parliament (MP), in Kabarole District, has revealed that come rain or sunshine, he has to contest for one of the five seats for the elderly that were recently created by Parliament. It should be noted that the Parliament of Uganda recently created five new…
Grief has engulfed former Inspector General of Police Gen. Edward Kale Kayihura after losing his mother. at the age of 92. Catherine Mukarwamo passed away on wee hours of Thursday morning at the age of 92. According to one of her relatives Dizzy Bure revealed that the elderly woman has been having poor health ever…
Old Kampala Police are investigating an attempted suicide by burning of Edgar Kyamunywa, 40, a resident of Masanafu Zone Bukulugi. The incident happened on Wednesday evening at around 9pm. Deputy Kampala metropolitan spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire revealed that victim was later rushed to the hospital at Kiriddu, but in critical condition. “Police have kicked off…
President Museveni has released a second video showing indoor exercising. “After work last night, I challenged my Bazukulu to an indoor work-out,” he said on Wednesday. The president confirmed that they did Forty (40) Push-ups. “Just like I have always advised, even at your own home, you can stay safe, and remain fit and healthy.”…
Leaders of the Alliance for National Transformation party (ANT) paid a courtesy call on Speaker Rebecca Kadaga at Parliament. Key issues of concern include membership to the Interparty Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD). Kadaga said she will consult widely, especially on the issue of MPs that have since crossed from one party to the other; including…
