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Kabuleta, Other Opposition Politicians Team Up to Put an End to Museveni’s Leadership

A section of opposition political parties have formed a holy Alliance to spearhead a constructive dialogue and ensure a smooth political transition for Uganda. The political parties include the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA, Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) Alumni, Social Democratic

February 28, 2024

Entertainment

Sad: Peetah Morgan, Lead Singer Of Morgan Heritage, Dies At 46

Peter Anthony Morgan (Peetah), the lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 46. The band, known for songs such as Don’t Haffi Dread (To Be Rasta), Down by the River, Tell Me How

February 26, 2024

Education

VP Alupo Presides Over Fundraising For Bugema University’s Science Complex

The Vice President of Uganda Maj. Jessica Alupo says the reason why the government supports sciences is because of its desire to support Industrial growth. Alupo says through scientific research, the country can generate innovations which in turn, support industrial growth. “Industries

February 25, 2024

National News

Speaker Among Denies Receiving Shs500m As Holiday Package

There has been a surge of allegations on social media platforms this week claiming that the Parliament of Uganda provided Speaker Anita Among with over Shs500m as a holiday package. Individuals behind these allegations also suggested that Speaker Among, who is also

February 25, 2024

Op-ed

Inside The Fabrication: Debunking The Alleged Shs500m Payment To Speaker Among

By Jamillah Oluka In an era where truth often becomes obscured by deceit, we’re confronted with a disturbing trend of individuals cloaked in anonymity, disseminating unfounded falsehoods to fuel personal vendettas, as evidenced by the fabricated narrative surrounding a supposed Shs500m payout

February 24, 2024

Education

VP Alupo Installs Professor Rugumayo As Inaugural Chancellor Mountains of the Moon University

Prof. Edward Rugumayo, a former speaker of the National Consultative Council (NCC), also known as the 4th parliament of Uganda, has been appointed as the inaugural Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University, located in Tooro. Having previously served as a minister

February 23, 2024

Education

VP Alupo Advises Graduates to Never Allow Fear or Doubt to Hinder Them in the Pursuit of Their Dreams

The Vice President of Uganda, Maj. Jessica Alupo has offered guidance to university graduates, urging them to persevere in the pursuit of their aspirations and ambitions, regardless of any challenges they may encounter. Alupo made remarks during the 14th graduation ceremony of

February 22, 2024

News

Speakers Orders Party Whips Re-designate MPs In Committee Shakeup

A number of Members of Parliament have been re-designated from the Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to other sectoral committees following a directive by the Speaker, Anita Among. According to Among, 50 percent of the newly

February 22, 2024

Op-ed

Uganda Has Always Had A Peaceful Transfer Of Power-Emmanuel Businge

By,Businge Emmanuel I read with dismay a statement attributed to the Justice and constitutional Affairs Minister Hon Nobert Mao requesting President Museveni to Prepare for a peaceful Transfer of Power. To me,its more of reinventing the wheel asking for another approach to

February 21, 2024

Politics

UPC Officially Unveils Flag Bearer Sarah Aguti For Dokolo By-elections

The Uganda Peoples’Congress (UPC) party has officially declared Sarah Aguti Nyangkori as their flagbearer for the Dokolo Woman MP seat after the stepping down of Comrades Alyek Anna Grace and Acen Josephine Okello who had shown interest in the same position by

February 21, 2024