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OP-ED: Questioning RDC, RCC & Their Deputies Appointments Is An Insult To The President

BY: JOSEPH KIYIMBA Kampala: The reshuffle of Resident District/ City Commissioners (RDCs/ RCCs ) might be a week behind us, but the fire from it continues to blaze with aggrieved circles spitting endless venom, mainly on social media. Line Minister, Milly Babalanda,

April 1, 2022

Health

Covid-19 Patients Forced To Share Wards With Inpatients At Mulago

Kampala, Uganda: Patients with severe COVID-19 referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital are being forced to share wards with other critically ill patients following the closure of the COVID-19 treatment unit. A doctor who spoke to URN on condition of anonymity, says

March 31, 2022

Crime

Five Policemen Detained After Prime Murder Suspect Breaks Out Custody

Five police officers in Budaka district are in trouble over the escape of a prime murder suspect from police custody. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld by the police were on duty when Adam Nasoda, who was locked up for the

March 30, 2022

Crime·Politics

Investigations: Bobi Wine Top Confidant Ssenyonyi In Hot Soup For Pocketing Over UGX1.4Bn To ‘Kill’ Damning CAA Report

The Nakawa West Division Legislator Joel Ssenyonyi who doubles as the Chairperson, Committee on Commissions, State Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), is under fire with some of his members claiming money has exchanged hands to bungle up one of the key inquests

March 30, 2022

News

Acholi Sub Region Religious Leaders Urge The Public To Desist From Fanning Tribal Division

The Archbishop of Gulu His Grace John Baptist Odama one of the religious leaders from the greater North urged leaders to desist from fanning tribal divisions and called for peaceful mourning of the Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah. In his message to

March 25, 2022

Politics

Deputy Speakership Race: NRM CEC Backs Thomas Tayebwa

The government chief whip, Thomas Tayebwa, has been nominated by the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to serve as Deputy Speaker of Parliament. “Thank you colleagues for endorsing me unopposed for Deputy Speaker on the NRM ticket,” said Tayebwa on Thursday evening. Tayebwa faces

March 24, 2022

Politics

Speakership Race: Asuman Basalirwa Declared Joint Opposition Candidate

The opposition has this afternoon declared Asuman Basalirwa of JEEMA as its joint candidate in the race for Speaker of Parliament ahead of tomorrow’s polls at Kololo. The Bugiri Member of Parliament will tussle it out with NRM’s Anita Among. The election

March 24, 2022

Entertainment

Big Hearted: Ruparelia Foundation Sponsors Little Miss Africa Abok For World Beauty Pageant Competitions In Dubai

Mini Little Miss Africa Tyra Abok is preparing to take over the fashion world with the support of Ruparelia Foundation donating up to $1500 dollars as she plans to travel to Dubai to represent Uganda in the Little Miss United World Beauty

March 24, 2022

Education

You Want To Become Celebrated Marketing Guru, Join Victoria University Today!

If you’re among those that have been dreaming about becoming the world’s super hero in digital marketing, then you have not to worry anymore since Victoria University has announced that it has your answer. The university says now offers a bachelor’s degree

March 23, 2022

Politics

OP-ED: To Avoid Influence Over Elections, The Deputy Speaker Is Supposed To Resign Before Standing For Speakership

By Byamukama Richard Bard Kampala: Is it a matter of Substantive or Procedural rules? That’s a matter for the Chief Justice to decide before presiding over the election of the next Speaker of Parliament. We are not running a Kangaroo nation where

March 23, 2022