South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) have agreed to form a government of national unity, along with two smaller opposition parties. This follows weeks of speculation about who the ANC would partner with after losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years, in last…
The Kampala Food Event, has highlighted Kampala Capital City Authorities’ (KCCA) commitment to combating malnutrition and promoting urban farming. Celebrated under the theme “Unveiling the potential of farming for improved food, nutrition, and income,” the event, was held at Railway grounds on Friday. The event was organized under the Building Sustainable, Learning and Inclusive Cities –…
A heated dispute has emerged between the State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Ms Evelyn Anite, and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) concerning a 545 million shillings payment labelled as “honoraria” to top UIA management. The payment, drawn from funds allocated for the Kampala Industrial Park Development (KIPD) project and financed through a loan, has…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Office of the Chairperson of the Security Supervision Mechanism in South Sudan at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. During the ceremony, Maj Gen Richard Otto handed over the office to Maj…
The UN Security Council has demanded that Sudanese paramilitary forces call off their eight-week siege of El Fasher, a city in Darfur region where fighting has sparked genocide concerns. Sudan’s army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than a year, in a civil war that has killed thousands and forced…
Members of Parliament have been urged to work closely with district leaders in monitoring government programmes to ensure successful implementation. The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Florence Nambozo Wamala, noted that many programmes initiated by government in districts across the county are not progressing as they should be. “One of the challenges we…
Ambassador Dickson Ogwang-Okul, the potential “successor ” of Lango Paramount Chief HRH Yosam Odur Ebii has disclosed his resolve to meet religious Leaders in Lango on the possible way of conducting a unifying elective endorsement and secure a peaceful transition in Lango Cultural Leadership for a tranquil and harmonious community of Lango. After meeting the…
City businessman and Company Director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe who is accused of forging and uttering false documents left many people in a fully parked court shocked by admitting to have committed the offences. This happened last week after the Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road Court, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi guided the businessman…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of Land Force, admonished officers to take the management of allocated resources seriously, emphasising that the UPDF must fulfil its constitutional mandate and mission. Lt Gen Muhanga made these remarks while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Chief of Staff – Land Force office at the Land…
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel, has told the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, to refrain from using the Parliamentary Commission as her personal kiosk (shop). Ssenyonyi said he has been barred from attending Commission meetings by the Speaker. On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, while addressing the media at Parliament, he urged the…
