There’s going concern as to why, how Ugandan businessman Rugiirwa Katatumba- who we revealed as a scandalous man involved in various fraud- holds a diplomatic passport, and now a section of Ugandans have tasked Immigration to explain and provide clarity on who qualifies for this much sought after travel document. According to Immigration.go.ug, the official…
Eight people have died on the spot, and more than 40 have been left in very critical conditions due to a head-on collision accident along the Kampala-Masaka highway. The accident happened in the wee hours of the morning on September 1, 2024, in Kabale-Bugonzi village in Masaka city along the Kampala-Masaka highway due to a…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, for his commitment to Uganda’s defence during a thanksgiving celebration in Tororo. Gen Kainerugaba, who was invited by Minister Oboth-Oboth, was warmly received by enthusiastic residents who lined the roads to welcome him. In his speech,…
Members of parliament have urged government to consider replacing the current recruitment system in local governments with a digital system, as a response to the glaring allegations of corruption and bribery in district and city Service commissions. “The Ministry of Public Service should roll out e-recruitment processes across all local governments. This will limit physical…
The Minister of State for Microfinance and Small Enterprises, Hon. Haruna Kasolo, has ordered the Kyotera District Police Commander (DPC) Hassan Musooba to arrest the former PDM Community District Officer (CDO) of Kyotera district, identified as Lutaya, and Secretary of the PDM Sacco in Nkenge parish, Emmanuel Kayondo, for extortion of money, bribery, and misappropriation…
By Nkoola Mike The political landscape in Uganda has long been shaped by figures who seem more interested in preserving their power than in genuinely serving the people. Dr. Kizza Besigye, once seen as a beacon of hope for change, now appears to be following in the footsteps of President Museveni, sacrificing the very ideals…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University confirmed his appointment on X. “His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I extend…
Members of Parliament have called for expeditious completion of repairs at Karuma and Pakwach bridges, saying any delays may tantamount to deadly disasters. Legislators complained that the two old bridges are in critical condition with faulty and non-functional parts and that repair works have delayed. “The Karuma bridge bearings were faulty, expansion joints had worn…
Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Hon. Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled, “The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024” The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who is accorded the status of a cabinet minister is…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba,the Chief of Defence Forces chaired an implementation committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon to prepare for ‘The Hon Gen Aronda Nyakairima Memorial Events’. The events, slated to take place from September 10th to 12th at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, will include the first-ever Kampala Defence and Security Expo, a Memorial Lecture where the President…
