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News

UMA Slams Govt For Blocking Doctors To Get Higher Paying Jobs Abroad

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has raised concerns over the government’s resistance to their efforts to facilitate the export of Ugandan doctors to countries such as the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States. Despite a significant demand for their expertise abroad,

January 8, 2025

Big Story·Politics

Capt. Mukula Tasks NRM Members to Actively Participate in Voter Verification Exercise Ahead of 2026 General Elections

In line with President Yoweri Museveni’s call, the Eastern National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Capt. George Michael Mukula, has urged all party members to actively engage in the crucial voter verification and registration activities ahead of the

January 8, 2025

Politics

NUP’s Nkunyingi Asks Govt To Rescue Stranded Ugandans In UAE

Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, has urged the Ugandan government to expedite assistance for nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia as the extended amnesty period nears its conclusion. Speaking during a recent interview, the

January 4, 2025

News

Monster Housemaid Sentenced To 40 Years For Brutal Assault On Four Year Child

A 37-year-old housemaid, Precious Tumuhirwe, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated torture of a four-year-old child under her care. The sentencing was delivered by Kira Chief Magistrate Shallon Niwaha during court proceedings on

January 4, 2025

East Africa

Speke Resort Convention Centre to host high-level African Union Summit on Agriculture Transformation

The Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda, is set to host a high-level African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit focused on strengthening the continent’s agricultural sector. The summit, centred on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), will take place from January

January 2, 2025

National News

Why Hon. Witonze Juma is the Right Choice for Vice Chairman, NRM Central Region

In the bustling political landscape of Central Uganda, Hon. Witonze Juma has emerged as a dynamic and visionary candidate for the position of Vice Chairman, NRM Central Region. His unwavering dedication to the principles of service, unity, and development makes him more

December 27, 2024

Op-ed

OP-ED: How to Make Elections More Realistic – Faruk Kirunda

By Faruk Kirunda As we edge towards the sunset of the year 2024, the realisation that we are clocking into a year of heightened electoral activity begs closer interest. It will be five years since 2020, a year in which Covid-19 happened

December 18, 2024

Big Story·National News

Hajji Kakande Urges Teso Leaders to Bolster Security, Drive Socio-Economic Transformation

The Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has called on Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) in Teso to strengthen security measures and champion government development programs in the region. Speaking at the opening of

December 16, 2024

Community

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare Elected to EABC Leadership

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare have been elected to key positions in the East African Business Council (EABC). This occurred during the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on December 13, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania. Simon Kaheru

December 14, 2024

News

Dr Besigye,Lutale To Usher In New Year Behind Bars

Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obed Kamulegeya Lutale, will remain in detention at Luzira Prison after being denied bail by the General Court Martial in Kampala. Their next court appearance is scheduled for January 7, 2025. During a hearing on December

December 11, 2024