Ugandan soldiers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been recognized for their critical contributions to enhancing peace and stability in Somalia. Troops from Battle Group 39, deployed as part of Uganda’s commitment to the mission, were honored in a ceremony attended by senior officials from ATMIS and the Uganda Peoples’…
A wave of frustration and bitterness has engulfed the Uganda Police Force as several officers face unexplained salary delays and deductions ahead of the Christmas celebrations. The crisis has prompted calls for immediate intervention by top government officials, including Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba, Minister of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafiire, Minister of State for…
The late Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a former Kagoma MP and seasoned political figure, was laid to rest in Mutai village, Jinja District, amidst remarks highlighting his contributions to national development and his evolving political allegiances. During the funeral, State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Ms. Persis Namuganza, delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s condolence message,…
As the UAE visa amnesty program officially ended in December 2024, thousands of Ugandans without valid documentation in the country face a dire situation. The program, which was initially introduced to help undocumented residents resolve their legal status or exit the UAE without incurring fines or facing penalties, has left many stranded after its expiration.…
The government has firmly stated that Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who resign to join the political race ahead of the 2026 elections will not be allowed to return to their former roles if their political ambitions falter. Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, issued this directive during a press briefing in Soroti City. Babalanda emphasized…
The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a stern directive to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urging the body to expedite investigations into longstanding complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana. Ssemakadde has set a deadline of January 15, 2025, for the findings to be published, warning of severe repercussions if the…
Uganda is in mourning following the death of Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, husband to Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. A revered figure in engineering, education, and community development, Daniel passed away on December 20, 2024, at 89 years old. Born on December 23, 1934, Engineer Ssebugwawo was just days away…
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the acquisition of a new landfill in Buyala, located along the Kampala-Mityana Road. The 200-acre site will not only serve as a waste disposal facility but also host a state-of-the-art processing plant designed to convert waste into valuable products. The initiative is part of the authority’s efforts to…
Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco, 47, a builder; and two unemployed individuals, Suuna Hamza and Makanga Marvin. Prosecutors…
