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Court Orders Attorney General To Pay 236M Over Stolen Livestock

The High Court in Lira has directed the Attorney General (AG) to pay Shs 236,127,000 in taxed legal costs to Betty Akello and John Francis Ongia over livestock stolen by soldiers during the Lango sub-region insurgency. The ruling marks a significant step

January 22, 2025

Health

Shocking: Minister Aceng Stuns Nation With Bold 2025 Deadline For Stalled Lubowa Hospital

Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that construction of the International Specialised Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa has reached 45% completion. Addressing the Parliamentary Committee on Health in January ,2025, Aceng stated that the project, approved in 2019 under a

January 22, 2025

Politics

Election Malpractices Loom In 2026 General Polls As Cash Strapped EC Raises Red Flag

The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over a Shs623.9 billion funding gap that threatens the successful conduct of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Presenting the Budget Framework Paper for the Financial Year 2025/26 to the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary affairs ,

January 22, 2025

Politics

FDC, DA Meeting Fails To Bear Fruits For Democratic Transition

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) hosted a crucial meeting with the Democratic Alliance Uganda on Monday afternoon at the party’s headquarters in Najjankumbi. The meeting was led by the Democratic Alliance’s coordinator, Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, and attended by top FDC

January 22, 2025

Big Story

UPC’s Amongi Is A Political Prostitute -Gen Otafiire Slams Gender Minister

he simmering political rivalry in Uganda’s Lango sub-region has taken a dramatic turn, with Minister of Internal Affairs Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire launching a pointed critique of Gender Minister Betty Amongi. Otafiire accused Amongi of failing to meet her responsibilities in

January 21, 2025

National News

Untouchables: Shock As Uganda Loses UGX 11 Trillion In Mafia Gold Trade Exports

In a shocking revelation to Parliament this January, Uganda’s Auditor General, Edward Akol, reported that the nation is hemorrhaging UGX 11 trillion every year due to illicit gold exports. The findings have raised concerns about the state of Uganda’s mining industry and

January 21, 2025

News

CDF Kainerugaba Misses Parliamentary Committee As Defence Minister Oboth Requests For Time

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has requested the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to postpone a meeting initially planned for Monday, January 20, 2025. In a letter sent over the weekend, Oboth-Oboth explained that the Ministry

January 21, 2025

Crime

Three Notorious Criminals Arrested In Lubigi Swamp

In a high-stakes operation, a joint team of police, the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), and local leaders dismantled a criminal hideout in the Lubigi swamp. The gang, notorious for terrorizing commuters through violent robberies and phone snatching, had set up grass

January 21, 2025

Politics

Hanifah Karadi: A Voice Of Hope For Kawempe North

Hajjat Hanifah Karadi, a passionate advocate for social justice and a beacon of hope for the vulnerable, is proud to announce her candidacy to represent Kawempe North in Parliament. As the founder of the Hanifah Karadi Foundation, famously known as “Mothering Community,”

January 21, 2025

Lifestyle

Sudhir Ruparelia: Uganda’s Tycoon Stuns in Signature White Attire

Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s billionaire and real estate mogul, has become an unexpected fashion icon, earning admiration for his signature white ensembles. Traditionally known for his relentless focus on business, Sudhir’s shift towards a polished, monochromatic style highlights an intriguing evolution in his

January 20, 2025