Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Anita Among has held a bilateral meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Mr Alban S. K Bagbin, who commended her positive influence in supporting African values and traditions. At the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort where the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers (CSPOC2024) will be held, Speaker…
The Uganda Police have arrested a 28-year-old man who had been preying on women through Facebook, arranging dates with them, and ultimately robbing them at knifepoint. During a security press conference today, January 2, 2024 Police spokesperson SCP Fred Enanga unveiled the suspect’s photograph, informing the public about the successful arrest. “We have apprehended the…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Losing Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu to Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) brought upheaval for FDC, but Nandala Mafabi’s rise is proof that they’ll be sticking to their philosophy. The succession decision didn’t take long to make after all. The new big boy of the Forum for Democratic Change is Rt. Hon.…
United States President Joe Biden has ordered the scrapping of Uganda from the list of Sub-Saharan countries benefiting from African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA provides sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products. “I have determined that the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger, and Uganda do not…
As the year 2024 kicks off, it is both a moment of reflection and an opportunity for collective action. The recently-released Kampala City Annual Road Safety Report 2022 provides us with valuable insights into the state of road safety and the challenges therein. Why 2022, you might ask? That is because only after the release…
On December 22, a significant announcement shook the political landscape in Uganda as Joel Ssenyonyi assumed the role of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament, succeeding Mathias Mpuuga. In an exclusive interview with BAKER BATTE LULE, Ssenyonyi addressed various aspects of his new leadership role and the dynamics surrounding it. Ssenyonyi acknowledged that his…
Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, who was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital after being attacked by unknown gunmen in Kampala, is out of danger. Officials who visited Bugingo on Tuesday night said he was “responding well to treatment,” emphasising, “He is now out of danger.” Bugingo, who is the Director of House of Prayer Ministries International,…
One person has been confirmed dead after a military helicopter crashed in Karugutu, Ntoroko District. The helicopter crashed on Tuesday at 2:30 pm in Nyamisingiri village, Bwanika parish Kichwamba sub-county. It was headed to DR Congo after taking off from Ssaka Airfield. According to eyewitnesses, before it crashed, the helicopter hit the roof of two…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru It was always a matter of time before the media turned their eyes to FDC’s activities over the past 2 months and our wonderful Secretary general, Nathan Nandala Mafabi. Only FDC has held grassroots elections in two years post COVID-19 while NUP continues to dismantle the struggle. From a personal point…
Exchange rates are important in the global economy because they influence international trade, investments, and tourism. Understanding how exchange rates function and how they affect different sectors of the economy is critical for businesses, tourists, and governments. Exchange rates show how valuable a currency is in relation to other currencies. The strength of a country’s…
