The Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have, unlike their East African predecessors, been involved in armed combat against the M23 rebels, making peaceful negotiations a distant reality. The East African Community Countries (EACRF), whose mandate ended in December 2023, had sought to buffer the frontlines to encourage dialogue.…
Hoima, Uganda — The State House has stepped in to address the illegal eviction of more than 5,000 families in Hoima district, amidst a longstanding land dispute. The affected families hail from the villages of Kabatindule in Kisukuma Parish, Kisukuma Sub-county, and Hanga and Lengu in Bombo Sub-county. The contested land spans five square miles.…
Nakku Joweria a resident of Kyebando has sued Stanbic Bank Uganda limited for failing in its duty of protecting her saving account leading to defrauding her or illegal withdrawal of shillings 68 million from her account in a period of 24 hours through Flexi pay an application she had never registered for. In the court…
The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has denied bail to Lwengo District Woman MP of Parliament Cissy Namujju Dionizia and Yusuf Mutembuli the Bunyole East Member of Parliament. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro on Friday rejected their bail application on grounds that their sureties were not substantial. They were remanded further…
On the sidelines of the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of UNCTAD, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar held a bilateral meeting with Dr Ngozi Ikonjo-Iweala Director-General of the World Trade Organization at the WTO Headquarters in Geneva. Hon. Odongo was accompanied to the meeting by the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the UN in…
Police in Mpigi district have arrested three people suspected of operating a religious cult and also rescued a total of 15 children. Musa Kakembo, the LCIII Chairperson of Muduuma Sub County, said the suspects were arrested during a raid on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, on a house in Nswanjere-Kasooto village where 15 children had been…
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) have agreed to form a government of national unity, along with two smaller opposition parties. This follows weeks of speculation about who the ANC would partner with after losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years, in last…
The Kampala Food Event, has highlighted Kampala Capital City Authorities’ (KCCA) commitment to combating malnutrition and promoting urban farming. Celebrated under the theme “Unveiling the potential of farming for improved food, nutrition, and income,” the event, was held at Railway grounds on Friday. The event was organized under the Building Sustainable, Learning and Inclusive Cities –…
A heated dispute has emerged between the State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Ms Evelyn Anite, and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) concerning a 545 million shillings payment labelled as “honoraria” to top UIA management. The payment, drawn from funds allocated for the Kampala Industrial Park Development (KIPD) project and financed through a loan, has…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Office of the Chairperson of the Security Supervision Mechanism in South Sudan at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. During the ceremony, Maj Gen Richard Otto handed over the office to Maj…
