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The Promise: Upcoming Buwekula South MP Dedan Mubangizi Gains Momentum

After the Electoral Commission (EC) launched the 2026 election roadmap last month, and indication that the country is gearing up for another general election, there are dynamics that are rapidly evolving the political landscape. One of them being the emergence of a

October 17, 2023

Politics

Jimmy Akena Urges UPC Members To Ignore Supreme Court Ruling,Mobilise For 2026 Elections

Hon. Jimmy Akena of Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) remains defiant, asserting that they will continue to lead the party despite the recent Supreme Court decision declaring Akena’s presidency null and void. The Supreme Court ruling on Friday last week annulled the election

October 17, 2023

News

ICT Consultant Firms Urge Museveni To Intervene Over Earning From Export Of Special Skills

The ICT consultant firms have petitioned president Museveni for not earning from the export of specialist skills through export service department at all government agencies and ministries. In a letter written to president Museveni by IT consultancy firm of KAIKA INVEST CO.LTD

October 16, 2023

News

EC Boss Byabakama Denies Releasing LC1,2 Road Map

National News Electoral Commission Refutes Claims of Releasing LC 1, 2 Road Map By: Malaika Kayesu Date: October 13, 2023 Share post: FacebookTwitter The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims alleging it released a road map for the LC 1, 2, and

October 15, 2023

Security

M7 Calls For Modernization Of Military Training Institutions

President Museveni Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has emphasised the necessity for training institutions like Olilim to become centres of excellence, stating that by exposing students to new experiences, they are

October 15, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Great: Kingfishers Project Works Resume In Kikuube District

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has lifted the suspension of works at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube District, paving the way for the resumption of operations. Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Authority said: “This step has been

October 14, 2023

Op-ed

OP-ED: Upholding Land Justice: Advocating Against Land Grabbing in Tororo District

By Kaweesa Hope Mulangira Tororo: Uganda gained her independence on October 9 1962 since then all parts of the country continue to suffer various issues as related to land. In Tororo District, we have witnessed a disturbing trend force full land grabbing,

October 13, 2023

Politics

NUP Tasks UHRC To Reinvestigate Files Of 18 Missing Supporters

The opposition National Unity Platform party leaders and relatives of the missing supporters stormed the offices of the Uganda Human Rights Commission in Kampala on Thursday. Top NUP leaders, including Secretary General Luis Rubongoya, MP Joel Ssenyonyi, and the spokesperson, among others,

October 13, 2023

Health

Min.Dr Aceng Roots For Three Phase Transformers To Curb Endless Power Outages In Govt Hospitals

The deficient power supply to hospitals across the country poses a challenge in operating key equipment, the Minister of Health, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, has told MPs. Aceng revealed that despite the procurement of high-capacity oxygen plants for all specialized and regional

October 13, 2023

Crime

Exposed: City Businessman,Taifa Director Asiimwe Pinned On Forgery

City businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe on October 11, 2023, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road and pinned for forging and uttering false documents. The trial which had been postponed on September 26, 2023,

October 13, 2023