Yearly Archives: 2025

Just In: NUP Endorses Nalukoola Luyimbazi For Kawempe North By-Election

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially named Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its candidate for the upcoming Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. The party’s electoral commission, based in Makerere Kavule, confirmed his selection following a highly competitive internal vetting process. Nalukoola, a seasoned lawyer and human rights activist, is set to contest for the seat left…

Evicted Mukono Residents Petition LoP Ssenyonyi, Demand Compensation For Railway Land

Hundreds of residents in Mukono District have called on the government to fulfill its promise of compensation after they were forcefully evicted from land surrounding the railway line. Led by Opposition Leader in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi, the affected residents petitioned the government, expressing frustration over the loss of their homes and livelihoods. Speaking to…

Euro Gold Refinery Sues NTV, Monitor Journalists Over Fraud Allegations

Euro Gold Refinery has taken legal action against Monitor Publications, NTV Uganda, and journalists Andrew Kyamagero and Busein Samilu, accusing them of publishing false and damaging reports. The company claims these reports have harmed its reputation and led to significant financial losses. Represented by Candia Advocates and Legal Consultants, the refinery has filed a lawsuit…

Michael Atingi-Ego Appointed As BoU Governor; Prof Augustus Nuwagaba Named Deputy Governor

In a significant leadership transition, Michael Atingi-Ego has been appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Uganda, with Augustus Nuwagaba stepping into the role of Deputy Governor. This development follows the passing of former Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile in January 2022, after which Atingi-Ego had been serving as Deputy Governor. Michael Atingi-Ego: A Seasoned…

Fare Thee Well: Former ISO Boss Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka Laid To Rest In Kalaki District

Thousands of mourners, including top government officials, military officers, and local leaders, gathered in Ousia Village, Apapai Sub-County, Kalaki District, on February 8, 2025, to bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka, the former Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). Oluka, who passed away on January 29, 2025, was laid to rest at…

SADC, EAC Leaders Demand Withdrawal Of Foreign Troops From Eastern DRC

Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have jointly called for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces operating without invitation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The demand was made during a high-level emergency summit convened in Tanzania to address the worsening security situation in…

Protesting UNEB Examiners Force Management To Revise Allowances Over Low Pay

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is reconsidering its compensation model for examiners after a protest in December 2024 over low pay. Among the proposed changes is a requirement for examiners to reside in designated facilities throughout the marking period. James Kubeketerya, Chairperson of Parliament’s Education Committee, shared these developments during a Budget Committee session…

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