Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been remanded to prison by the General Court Martial on charges linked to national security and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The court, presided over by Brigadier Freeman Mugabe, heard allegations that the two…
Uganda’s national postal service, Posta Uganda, is grappling with a debt of UGX 1.7 billion due to unpaid license fees, a burden that has been accumulating since 2017. The matter came to light during a meeting on November 18, 2024, involving the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee and officials from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Abudu…
Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, has called on soldiers to uphold discipline and steer clear of criminal activities. Addressing 53 inmates set for release at the Makindye Military Police Headquarters, Brig Gen Bainomugisha highlighted the significant cost of keeping detainees, which strains welfare resources and contributes to manpower shortages. These…
The Uganda StarTimes, the leading digital TV operator in Uganda, is giving football fans the ultimate dream experience: an opportunity to watch a LALIGA match live in Spain on an allexpenses-paid trip in the ongoing campaign named Unwrap trip to LALIGA. This exciting initiative is part of StarTimes’ ongoing commitment to bringing the best football…
Hon. Barbara Nekesa Lumolo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has been acknowledged as a trailblazer in Uganda’s development efforts. Honored by Public Opinions as one of the 74 Uganda Development Champions, her recognition highlights her pivotal role in advancing Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Uganda…
A section of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth under their umbrella”The revivalist movement of the NRM”, led by Isaac Akampurira Rukanda, has filed a petition in the High Court, seeking to nullify all internal leadership positions within the ruling party. They argue that the terms of office for the officials expired in 2021, yet…
The historic Igenge Hill Palace in Jinja North City Division, the official residence of the Kyabazinga of Busoga, is at the center of a legal battle that threatens its future. Thirty individuals have filed a lawsuit against Kyabazinga William Nadiope IV, claiming ownership of the land on which the multi-billion-shilling palace stands. The High Court…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny, left three people dead and three others injured. The CDF through Lt Gen…
The Directorate of Immigration is grappling with a backlog of 15,000 incomplete passports due to errors made by applicants during the application process. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealed this during a press briefing in Naguru on November 18, 2024. Mundeyi noted that common mistakes such as incorrect personal details,…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has criticized the Ugandan government for neglecting the tourism sector despite its significant contribution to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Speaking at the Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024 in Kampala, Tayebwa expressed frustration over the sector’s underfunding, calling it a missed opportunity for economic transformation. “Tourism remains one of our top…
