Police in Moyo District are investigating an incident where four juveniles were injured by an abandoned explosive at Ariya Village in Moyo Sub-county, Moyo District. Speaking on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Moyo Police Station, Ignatius Dragudu, the North West Nile region police spokesperson, said the incident critically injured 18-year-old Joseph Apina, along with…
Three Civil Society Activists who were arrested from Hotel Elyana in Ntinda in connection to Anti-corruption protests that were held in Kampala last month; want the City Hall Court to dismiss the charge of Taking Part in Unlawful Assembly that was slapped against them. Pato Denis, Kalenda Abigail and Nalunkuma Ruth in company of their…
He may be the son of a highly respected Ugandan diplomat, businessman, and father, but since stepping into the limelight, Rugiirwa Katatumba has been no stranger to controversy. Unlike his late father, Bonny Katatumba, who was widely regarded as a noble figure and remains highly esteemed in Uganda, Rugiirwa has earned a reputation through controversy…
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among visited the home of the former Speaker, late Jacob Oulanyah, in Omoro District and laid a wreath on his grave. Among made the visit on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 accompanied by Government Chief Whip,Hon. Hamson Obua, Commissioner Solomon Silwany, Kilak North MP Hon. Anthony Akol, Tochi County MP Peter Oko…
The government is set to construct a new bridge at Karuma along the Gulu-Westnile Highway. While appearing before Parliament, Hon. Tony Awany, Member of Parliament for Nwoya County, revealed that the construction of a new bridge at Karuma is expected to start in September 2026, following the closure of Karuma Bridge in April 2024, in…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Force, visited Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in Somalia, serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The mission was to assess their operational effectiveness and preparedness in countering the Al-Shabab terrorist group. During his visit to the Uganda Contingent, Lt Gen Muhanga emphasised the importance…
A law that will regulate the operations of technologists and technicians, has been mooted for consideration by Parliament. The Bill was tabled by the State Minister for Works and Transport, Hon. Musa Ecweru during the first day of the regional plenary sittings in Gulu City on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. The Bill seeks to repeal…
Sheema District inspector of schools Ssempa Muzafaru has commended primary school heads in the greater Bushenyi region for encouraging learners to participate in co-curricular activities. He was speaking the at the music dance and drama competitions for primary schools in the greater Bushenyi sub region that was held at Kamurinda Primary School in Kagarama subcounty,…
In a world where public servants are often associated with bureaucratic inefficiency, Dr. Pius Bigirimana stands as a symbol of transformational leadership. He has not only modernized Uganda’s public administration but has also injected a private sector mindset into the heart of government operations. Serving as the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary since…
Sheema Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro, was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning, August 18, 2024. The incident occurred on the Kabwohe-Bugongi-Kitagata road, resulting in the vehicle she was traveling in overturning. Nyakikongoro sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to the Ishaka-based Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. She is currently receiving treatment…
