A political storm is brewing within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as Hajatt Hanifah Karadi, the former Resident District Commissioner (RDC), publicly rejected the party’s choice of Hajjat Faridah Nambi as the flag bearer for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The decision, announced by NRM Electoral Commission Chairman Dr. Tanga Odoi at Makerere University,…
The former Director of Transport in the Ministry of Works and Transport Benon Kajuna, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC). His appointment comes amid the government’s rationalization efforts, which led to the abolition of director-level positions in all ministries to reduce administrative costs. After serving in various capacities…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has come under fire from opposition leaders over its management of the 2024 national census results. Led by the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, members of the Shadow Cabinet raised concerns about errors in the initial census report and the lack of transparency in communicating the corrections to…
A proposal to investigate the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system has been rejected by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who ruled that such matters should be addressed by the Ministry of Education rather than Parliament. The request was raised by Wakiso District Woman MP, Ethel Naluyima, who expressed concerns over the unusual performance trends…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala after laboratory tests from three National Reference Laboratories returned positive results. At a press briefing, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, shared details about the confirmed case and outlined measures being taken to curb…
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has decided to boycott the East African Community (EAC) emergency summit, called by Kenyan President William Ruto, to discuss the escalating violence in Eastern Congo. The announcement was made by Tshisekedi’s spokesperson, Tina Salama, who cited concerns over Ruto’s neutrality in the conflict. Tshisekedi’s withdrawal comes amid growing tensions between the…
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has welcomed the decision by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve an Emergency Humanitarian Waiver, ensuring continued access to life-saving HIV treatment for millions of people globally. The waiver comes amid a 90-day pause on US foreign development assistance, announced by the US Department of…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has bestowed the Radical New Bar Demilitarization Award upon Senior Counsel Ladislaus Kiiza Rwakafuuzi in recognition of his relentless fight against the unlawful prosecution of civilians in military courts. This honor cements his legacy as a fearless defender of justice, whose work has reshaped Uganda’s legal landscape. For over four…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has officially launched the Sub County Policing Model, a strategic initiative aimed at tackling rural crime and improving law enforcement presence across Uganda. The launch, held at Police Headquarters in Naguru, marks a significant step toward strengthening community security at the grassroots level. Under this new model,…
Brigadier General Charles Oluka, the Director General of Uganda’s Internal Security Organisation (ISO), has passed away suddenly. He was rushed to Seguku Hospital on the evening of January 29, 2025, where he was pronounced dead. The news of his demise was confirmed by Farouk Kirunda, the Press Secretary to President Yoweri Museveni. Brig. Gen. Oluka’s…
