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UPDF Chief Cautions Youth Riders Against Electoral Violence,Covid-19

In the lead up to the marking of the 40th Tarehe Sita anniversary celebrations, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has urged boda boda riders to be responsible citizens in their daily lives in this time of COVID-19 and elections. Major Kigozi Kaweesa

January 11, 2021

Business

‘Disregard Falsehood Statements Purportedly To Be Issued By Us On Load-Shedding Ahead Of Elections’- UMEME Clarifies

The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited has refuted claims that they will deliberately cut off power in most parts of the country on January 13 and 14 to deny Ugandans the chance of watching Televisions on election day. In a statement issued

January 11, 2021

News

Nebbi Diocese Bishop Watho Kudi Succumbs To Covid-19

The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has eulogised the Rt. Rev. Alphonse Watho Kudi, the Bishop of Nebbi Diocese and Dean of the Province. Bishop Alphonse who died early Sunday morning, 10th January at Arua

January 11, 2021

Politics

FDC’s Patrick Amuriat Arrested In Mpigi

Police in Mpigi on Sunday arrested Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat Oboi for defying lawful orders. Eng Amuriat first held rallies in Mpigi town Council, Bunjako Landing Site, Buwama before he was intercepted by security for not following electoral

January 11, 2021

Politics

NRM’s “Door to Door”Campaign Strategy Will Lead Museveni To Landslide Victory – Namayanja

The National Resistance Movement Party National Treasurer Hon. Rosemary Namayanja Nsereko has said that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and ruling NRM party is set for a landslide victory in the Thursday January 14 presidential and Parliamentary elections. Ms Namayanja was addressing journalists

January 11, 2021

Security

AIGP Kasingye Lectures Cops On Professionalism Ahead Of 2021 Polls

Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye has urged officers to observe Professionalism in the implementation of their duties. “Adhere to Professionalism while exercising your duties in accordance with the institutional code of conduct. Transparency and accountability is key for the

January 11, 2021

Politics

‘We Don’t Know You!’-Tears As Gen. Saleh Walks Away From Hungry NRM Journalists In Gulu

General Salim Saleh on Saturday walked away from dozens of youths claiming to be journalists under an umbrella called ”Entertainment News Reporters Association.” The 28 youths comprising both male and female reportedly traveled from Kampala city on Friday evening to meet Gen

January 10, 2021

News

President Tshisekedi Frees Convicted Kabila Killers

Twenty-two men convicted over the 2001 assassination of Democratic Republic of Congo president Laurent-Desire Kabila were released from prison Friday after being pardoned by current leader Felix Tshisekedi. The men were met outside Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa by family and

January 10, 2021

Politics

Most Of Exiled Ugandans Have Returned Home Due To Prevailing Peace-M7

President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people of Yumbe to vote for the National Resistance Movement in the forthcoming 2021 elections. The President made a stopover, a few metres away from the Lokopio Hills Technical Institute, following a thunderous welcome by the

January 10, 2021

Education

Quality Education: Kampala Parents School Sets Dates For 2021 Term One Intake Interviews

Kampala Parents School, one of the leading private primary schools in the country, has set dates on which it will conduct interviews for pupils who want to join the school in the first term of the 2021 academic year. The move is

January 10, 2021