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Health

First Lady Janet Museveni Tests Positive For Covid-19, Goes Into Self Isolation At Rwakitura

Uganda’s first Lady Janet Museveni Kataha who doubles as the minister for education and sports has tested positive for COVID-19, is in good health in isolation while getting treatment.The statement was released by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni through his X account. “On

December 28, 2023

News

Museveni Hosts General Daglo, Discuss Strategies To End Sudanese Blood Shed

President Yoweri Museveni yesterday met the former Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan and the current head of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Popularly known as Hemetti, the General held talks at Museveni’s Rwakitura country home

December 28, 2023

Op-ed

Richard Byamukama: Spire Join The Corruption Wagon,Claim Your Happiness

By Richard Byamukama Hello, Dr. Spire! Greetings from a fellow Ugandan scholar! I have been reading and analyzing your article about ‘corruption’ published by the Observer on December 13, 2023, but many questions are still lingering in my head. I totally agree

December 28, 2023

Religion

CoU Orders Luwero Diocese To Cough 18M Legal Costs Over Cancellation Of Rev Kasana Election

The Church of Uganda (COU) has directed the Anglican diocese of Luwero to pay Shillings 18m as legal costs related to the nullification of the election of the Bishop-elect. This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial

December 28, 2023

Crime

Two ADF Militants Behind Kamwenge Attacks Killed

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has put out of action a notorious Commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) who commanded brutal attacks in Kamwenge district, that claimed the lives of Adrine Ngwabiiji, 78, and her two grandchildren. Col. Deo Akiiki,

December 28, 2023

Crime

Amolatar Woman Cuts Husband’s Head Over Christmas Meat

Police in Amolatar have arrested a woman for cutting her husband’s head with a panga over Christmas meat. The suspect has been identified as Milly Acen, a resident of Abutataro village, Alemere parish in Agwingiri Sub-County. It is alleged that Acen was

December 28, 2023

Crime

Assailant Shoots Three People in Oyam

Police in Oyam are searching for an unknown assailant who shot and injured three people during a robbery in Loro Town Council on Tuesday night. The suspect who was donning military attire and carrying a gun entered a hardware shop belonging to Robert

December 28, 2023

Crime

Illegal Connections: Mayuge Resident Electrocuted

Police in Busoga East have confirmed the death of Amuza Woya, 30, a resident of Musima village in Mpungwe sub-county, Mayuge district. He reportedly died from electrocution while making an illegal power connection to his house last night. According to reports, Woya

December 28, 2023

News

IGP Ochola Names 2023 As A Tragic Filled Year, Commends Police’s Hard work & Collaboration

The Uganda Police Force has ranked 2023 as an exceptionally busy year, with many challenges and several tragic incidents across the country. On Friday, December 22, 2023, while reading the End of Year and Christmas message from Inspector General of Police Martin

December 23, 2023

Politics

Silent Rage As Bobi Wine Drops LoP Mathias Mpuuga

The National Unity Platform party President Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine has dropped John Baptist Nambeshe as Opposition Chief Whip to the Public Accounts Committee and Mathias Mpuuga from Leader of Opposition (LOP) to Commissioner of Parliament, replacing Francis Zaake.

December 23, 2023