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President Museveni Will Be On Ballot In 2026 Elections-VP Alupo Assures Ugandans

In her speech at the centenary celebrations held at Rushoroza Parish Cathedral in Kabale district January 7, 2024, Vice President Hon Rtd Maj. Jessica Alupo reaffirmed that President Yoweri Museveni will be running as a candidate in the 2026 Presidential elections. Under

January 8, 2024

Crime

Four Prime Suspects Arrested Over Murder Of Abiriga

Four suspects are in police custody in connection to the murder of Dr. Jino Abiriga, the former Acting Masindi District Health Officer-DHO. Abiriga was brutally killed in the early hours of Sunday, around 2 a.m., by unidentified assailants. He sustained severe wounds

January 8, 2024

National News

ONC Leadership Holds Thanksgiving Prayers For Maama Janet K. Museveni

The Office of the National Chairman of the NRM, H. E Gen (Rtd.) Yoweri K. Museveni under the able leadership of his Personal Assistant / Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs – Ms. Hadija Namyalo Uzeiye on January 6, 2023, held prayers

January 7, 2024

Religion

Mufti Sheikh Mubajje Sets Strick Qualifications For Muslim Leaders Amidst Wrangles

Amidst ongoing controversy within the Ugandan Muslim community, Mufti Shabaan Ramadhan Mubajje has declared stricter qualifications for religious leaders, aiming to ensure ethical and qualified leadership. Speaking at the opening of Islamic exams on Friday, January 5, 2024, Mubajje emphasized the importance

January 7, 2024

National News

PICTORIAL! Businessman Hamis Kiggundu’s Generous Donation of 100,000 Trees Enriches Kampala’s Greening Initiative

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has received a substantial boost in its eco-friendly initiatives as prominent entrepreneur Hamis Kiggundu showcased his dedication by contributing an impressive 100,000 royal palm trees to the cause. The initiative, crafted to amplify the aesthetic allure of

January 7, 2024

Crime·Security

Tears As UPDF Confiscates Over 550 Illegal Fishermen’s Net

The Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) has impounded a total of 550 illegal fishing nets and immature Nile patches weighing 100 kilogrammes as a way of fighting illegal fishing in Kalungu and Mpigi districts. In an operation carried out on January 4, 2024,

January 7, 2024

Security

UPDF Reforms 75 Former ADF Combatants, Defectors

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have rehabilitated 75 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) ex-combatants (captives and defectors) from the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a heightened Operation Shuuja. The remarks were made by the Defence spokesperson, Brig Gen. Felix Kulayigye,

January 7, 2024

Africa

More Blood Shed: Sudan’s Army Chief al-Burhan Rejects Reconciliation With RSF Fighters

Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has criticised leaders of African countries who received RSF head Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo as a statesman during visits this week. General Al-Burhan has promised to continue a nine-month war between the military and the

January 7, 2024

Op-ed

FDC Parliamentary Whip Hon.Nsibambi New Year’s Message

2023 has been a year of numerous Political realities as the FDC underwent Party leadership renewal. The FDC Party has gone through changes from the grassroots to the national level. The Parliamentary front as well, has witnessed a change of guards. On

January 7, 2024

Crime

AU Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Burundi

The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki on Wednesday condemned the recent deadly terror attack in Burundi. In a press release, Faki said he has learned with dismay the deadly terror attack launched at the Vugizo border post in the Gatumba

January 7, 2024