Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju, has castigated government over the recent arrest of members of opposition party, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), in Kenya. Thirty-six FDC leaders were last Tuesday arrested in Kisumu, Kenya and have since been charged with terrorism in Ugandan courts and remanded to Luzira prison. Ssemujju questioned the legality of the arrest of…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief Joint Staff, has praised outgoing Generals of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their tireless dedication and selfless commitment, which has significantly contributed to the prevailing peace in the country. He specifically commended them for their mentorship of subordinate officers, who will succeed them in their respective roles. Speaking…
By Isaac Ssemakadde Dear Commissioner General Dr. Johnson Omuhunde Rwashote Byabashaija: We write to express our outrage and condemnation of the inhumane practice of forced hair removal in Luzira group of prisons, as exposed by the BBC News article “Top designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest” (28 June 2024) The traumatic experience…
The Miss Uganda foundation in conjunction with StarTimes Uganda are pleased to announce that the Grand Finale of the Miss Uganda 2024 pageant will take place on August 3rd, 2024 at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The Grand Finale will be broadcast live on Makula KiKa at 7:00pm, allowing audiences across the country to…
Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour, Chairman of the Policy-making Council of Interreligious Dialogue of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned insulting of Christian sanctities in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He says that the greatness and sanctity of divine religions and prophets, who are symbols of God’s mercy and human salvation, are not deniable and violation…
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has revealed that construction of a new bridge at the River Katonga along the Kampala-Masaka Highway will commence in October this year. He made the revelation while responding to a matter of national importance raised by Kashari North County Member of Parliament, Hon. Basil Bataringaya.…
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to four individuals involved in the recent March to Parliament demonstration against corruption among Members of Parliament and other government officials in Uganda. The protesters, identified as Faiza Salima, Dr. Thomas Kanzira, Bernard Ewalu Olupot, and Hamala Edgar Barlow, were granted bail set at Ugx 200,000 in…
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, has appealed to Ugandans to ensure peace in the country to enable successful implementation of electoral activities ahead of the forthcoming general elections in 2026. According to Byabakama, the electoral activities include registration of voters, reorganization of polling stations, and demarcation of electoral areas, among others.…
In a joint operation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 23 individuals, including 13 minors, from the clutches of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists. The operation, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place near River Malibongo, North of Tokomeka in Ituri Province.…
Getting to Uganda to engage in a thrilling mountain gorilla trekking adventure has many options. Starting your Uganda gorilla safari tour from Kigali is undoubtedly the best option for any trekker with plans to encounter mountain gorillas in the wild. The beauty of planning gorilla trekking in Uganda from Kigali is that trekkers save a…
