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Operation Shujja: UPDF,FARDC Rescue 38 Abductees, Confiscate Weapons From ADF Rebels

The joint forces of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have rescued a total of 38 abductees and several weapons from the Allied Democratic Forces. Brigadier Felix Kulayigye said the UPDF Spokesperson, the

September 25, 2024

Health

Govt Dispatches Experts To Kanungu As Anthrax Ravages Homesteads

Cabinet has directed government agencies to swiftly travel to Kanungu District in Western Uganda following the outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease, which has claimed three lives and 73 heads of cattle. On Tuesday, 24 September 2024 minister Hellen Adoa informed the

September 25, 2024

News

Lt Gen Elwelu To Unleash Tsunami To Corrupt Officials Delaying Water Projects

Hon Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, Senior Presidential Adviser (SPA) and Head of the Karamoja-Teso Governance Monitoring Mechanism, has launched a comprehensive field monitoring of ongoing water infrastructure projects in Karamoja Sub-region. The initiative kicked off in Napak district today, followed by a

September 25, 2024

Community

Fort Portal RCC: “Prioritise Preventive Measures To Reduce The Cost Of Health Service Provision

Fort Portal RCC: “Prioritise Preventive Measures to reduce the Cost of Health Service Provision.” While addressing participants during the regional Joint Health sector Review Mission at Nyaika Hotel ,the DRCC Fort Portal City Mr Businge Emmanuel called upon health practitioners to emphasize

September 24, 2024

Big Story

Museveni Orders For 3 Fired KCCA Bosses To Be Prosecuted Over Kiteezi Landfill Disaster

In a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster,H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda has exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to

September 24, 2024

News

DS Tayebwa Woos Chinese Lawmakers To Invest In Uganda’s Tourism Sector

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism destinations for their citizenry. “We hope your visit will help raise the profile of Uganda

September 24, 2024

Security

Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF Logistics-Maj Gen Bakasumba Cautions Officers Against The Vice

Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has called on logistics personnel within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to shun corruption, emphasising its critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence. Speaking at the opening of a week-long

September 24, 2024

Politics

Ugandans In UK Shun Kyagulanyi’s London Tour For Undermining Kabaka

The National Unity Platform Party President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has received criticism and backlash from the Ugandan Diaspora community in London during his tour, expressing concern over his ongoing disrespect toward the Kabaka (King) of Buganda. The Kabaka diehards in

September 24, 2024

News

Col.Katabazi Tips RDCs,DISOs Against Intrigue,Internal Bickering & Corruption

Col. Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), has cautioned Resident District Commissioners and District Internal Security Officers against bickering. Col. Katabazi was on Friday, September 20th, 2024, addressing RDCs and DISOs from Central Uganda during a

September 23, 2024

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Energy Minister Nankabirwa Tasks Govt To Invest More In Electricity Sector

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda. “Electricity is very critical and the limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in

September 23, 2024