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Kananura Engages Stakeholders in Kira as PLU, NRM Promise Support

Supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a civic organisation headed by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, have embraced the candidature of Mr. Daniel Kananura Damazo, who is vying for

January 13, 2025

Politics

Hon.Kawanguzi Mariam Asiimwe Seeks To Serve Namutumba District

A devoted wife, mother of four, and proud resident of Nawampandu village, Hon. Kawanguzi Mariam Asiimwe has announced her candidacy for Woman Member of Parliament in Namutumba District on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. With her family roots firmly planted in

January 12, 2025

Politics

MPs Decry UGX 325Bn Road Loan Projects Over Escalating Costs, Inefficiencies

Recently, Uganda’s Parliament approved two loans totaling UGX325.117 billion to support the construction of critical road infrastructure, including the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Namagumba-Budadiri-Nalugugu roads. Despite receiving the green light, the decision sparked debates over escalating costs and project management inefficiencies. The financing comprises

January 11, 2025

National News

URA To Appeal Shs709 Billion Refund Ruling In Heritage Oil Case

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced its intention to challenge a recent High Court decision ordering the tax body to refund Heritage Oil and Gas Ltd a total of $193.5 million (approximately Shs709 billion). The case, which has been ongoing for

January 11, 2025

News

Ugandan Govt Critic Okurapa Passes Away In Canada

Prominent former Makerere University Guild President and vocal government critic, George Okurapa, has died in Toronto, Canada. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Edinah, who revealed he succumbed to cardiac arrest at home. The news was shared by Deputy Speaker of

January 11, 2025

Community·Health

PS Dr Atwine Sacks Fort Portal Hospital Director Dr Adeku Over Singer Kigambo’s Death

The Ministry of Health has dismissed Dr. Alex Adaku, the director of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, following public outrage over the alleged neglect that led to the death of Moses Kigambo Araali, a local artist. Araali reportedly collapsed and died at

January 11, 2025

News

Court Orders Ex-Minister Agnes Nandutu To Defend Herself In Karamoja Iron sheets Scandal

Agnes Nandutu ,former Minister for Karamoja Affairs, has been ordered by the Anti-Corruption Court to present her defense in an ongoing corruption case involving the alleged misuse of government resources. On January 10, 2025, Lady Justice Jane Kajuga Okuo ruled that there

January 11, 2025

Big Story

Scandal: MPs Block Govt’s Recruitment Of Seed School Teachers Citing Corruption, Nepotism

Speaker of Parliament Hon.Anita Among has tasked the State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, to explain why the Ministry of Education proceeded with the recruitment of teachers for seed schools despite a parliamentary directive to halt the exercise. The directive

January 11, 2025

Kampala

If You Act Like Your Predecessors I Will Lead To Your Downfall-Lukwago Warns Sharifah

Sharifah Buzeki officially assumed her role as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). However, her inauguration was marked by stark political warnings from Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who highlighted the turbulent political terrain that has historically

January 11, 2025

News

General Kainerugaba Deactivates Twitter Account,Citing A Divine Calling

The chief of defence forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has officially deactivated his widely recognized Twitter account. Known for its significant influence, the account boasted over one million followers since its creation in 2014 and

January 11, 2025