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CDF Kainerugaba Misses Parliamentary Committee As Defence Minister Oboth Requests For Time

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has requested the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to postpone a meeting initially planned for Monday, January 20, 2025. In a letter sent over the weekend, Oboth-Oboth explained that the Ministry

January 21, 2025

Politics

Bobiwine Replaces Mpuuga With Muwanga Kivumbi As New Vice President For Buganda

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, as the acting Vice-President for Buganda Region. Kivumbi steps into the role following the dismissal of his predecessor, Mathias Mpuuga, who parted ways with the

January 16, 2025

Big Story

Justice Julie Sebutinde To Become Next President Of International Court Of Justice

Ugandan judge Julie Sebutinde is set to become the next president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making history once again as she ascends to one of the highest roles in international law. Her presidency marks a significant chapter for the

January 15, 2025

Business

Equity Bank Uganda Names Gift Shoko As New MD To Drive Growth

Equity Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the bank’s position in the competitive financial sector and fostering innovation in East Africa. Bringing over 26 years of banking experience

January 15, 2025

News

ULS Deploys Three Delegations To Investigate Lawyer Eron Kiiza’s Imprisonment

The Uganda Law Society (ULS), led by President Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a strong statement addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the incarceration of Advocate Eron Kiiza. The organization has firmly denounced the wave of false allegations and misinformation circulating about the situation.

January 15, 2025

Big Story

Scandal: URA Faces Huge Revenue Deficit As Good Brothers’ Sluggishness Causes Traffic Congestion,Theft At Namanve Industrial Park

Namanve Industrial Park is grappling with significant traffic congestion, with an alarming buildup of trucks parked along roadsides and occupying vacant spaces. This situation has created opportunities for theft, particularly targeting fuel, batteries, and other valuable truck components. Denis Onencan, the Criminal

January 14, 2025

National News

Lawyer Kalali Challenges Eron Kiiza’s Sentence At East African Court

Renowned human rights lawyer Steven Kalali has taken legal action against the Ugandan government, filing a petition with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to overturn a nine-month jail sentence handed to fellow attorney Eron Kiiza. The sentence, issued by the

January 14, 2025

Education·News

Lt Gen Elwelu Tasks Student Leaders To Embrace Biblical Principles In Leadership

In a call to inspire ethical leadership among Uganda’s youth, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu encouraged student leaders to adopt biblical teachings as the foundation of their leadership philosophies. Speaking at a patriotism training program at Nkumba University on January 13, 2025, the

January 14, 2025

News

Post Bank’s Lawyer Keishaari,Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi Graduate With Master’s Degrees In Law

The 75th graduation ceremony at Makerere University was a proud moment for numerous students, including legal professionals Paul Keishaari and Ronald Kayizzi, who earned Master of Laws (LL.M) degrees. The event celebrated the perseverance and dedication of graduates across various disciplines, underscoring

January 14, 2025

Entertainment

A-Pass Hails BebeCool’s New Banger ‘Circumference’

Renowned African music heavyweight Bebe Cool has once again ignited conversations with his latest single, Circumference. As the first release from his upcoming album, Break The Chains, the song has become a hot topic since its debut on December 13, 2024. Produced

January 14, 2025