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FDC Protest Extension Of Local Council Elections
Forum for democratic change (FDC) has criticized government’s decision to reallocate funds meant for conducting Local Council I and II elections to other priorities. The reallocation was confirmed on Wednesday this week, by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Addressing journalists earlier, Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi cited…
Museveni Attacks Western Nations For Imposing Their Ill Behaviours On Africans
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Western powers to stop lecturing other nations on what practices to adopt and has cautioned them to erase all ideas of chauvinism, like the dogmatism of identity, religion, tribes, race, and social class. Museveni said this while presiding over the officiating ceremony of the 27th Conference of Speakers…
Seven Reasons You Consider Drinking Clove Tea Everyday
Spice up your post-meal routine with clove tea Clove tea is not just a delightful infusion; it offers numerous health benefits when consumed after meals. This aromatic and flavorful beverage, made by steeping cloves in hot water, can be a delightful addition to your post-meal routine. Let’s dive into the reasons why drinking clove tea…
Muhumuza Remanded To Luzira Maximum Prison For Picking Scrap At State House Nakasero
A 28-year-old man has been remanded to Luzira Maximum Prison for picking scrap from State House Nakasero in Kampala. Abraham Muhumuza a crap dealer and resident of Wakiso district appeared before Buganda Road Court grade One magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko who charged him with trespass. Prosecution states that on 30th November 2023 with an intent…
Gov’t Sets Deadline For Phasing Out Prepaid Yaka Electricity Meters
The Ministry of Energy, Ruth Nankakbirwa has set a deadline for the phase-out of outdated Yaka payment meters. Uganda like other countries in the region decided to switch its prepaid electric metering system to the latest technology known as Standard Transfer Specification. That standard of metering is being recognized at the global level because, with…
A Clarion Call For Reconciliation In FDC-Dan Matsiko
I abit differ from you comrade Wafende Allyi, as a leader , infact FDC Deputy President Western Uganda, I’m deployed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring our good party is stabilised. We shall leave no one behind in this Nandala -Amuriat lead FDC revolution. I can’t rule out the party re-admitting members to create…
Scandal: Client Drags Betpawa To Lotteries & Gaming Board After Withdrawing 250M From Account
City Gambler one Denis Kasibante has dragged Betpawa to the regulator of the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board after winning three bets equalling to shs 250m. Through his lawyers the Mwesigwa Rukutana and company advocates,Kasibante alleges that on Saturday, August 2023, he placed three bets, winning all the three worth Shs 159 million, 1.1 million…
Kwizera Joseph Jojo: Why Uganda Needs More Trees Than Oil
By: Kwizera Joseph Jojo Kampala: From November 30th to December 12th, guests from all over the world were in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 UN Climate Summit. As usual, Uganda was represented by a huge delegation of over 600 officials at the summit. Most of these officials were more like tourists on…
UN Aid Chief: Gaza War Must End
NEW YORK — United Nations humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said Friday that three months into Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip, the territory has become uninhabitable and aid workers are left with the “impossible mission” of supporting more than 2 million people. “This war should never have started. But it’s long past time for it to…
AU Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Burundi
The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki on Wednesday condemned the recent deadly terror attack in Burundi. In a press release, Faki said he has learned with dismay the deadly terror attack launched at the Vugizo border post in the Gatumba region of Burundi. The AU Commission chief further said he supports all national…