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Deadly Start: South African Soldiers Killed Near Gold Mines In DRC As War Rages On
Two South African soldiers were killed and three were wounded during a mortar strike in DR Congo, the South African military said, adding that the details were “still sketchy.” South Africa’s mission to help bring peace and security to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has gotten off to a deadly start. The South…
37th AU Ordinary Session: African Presidents Hold Closed-door Mini-Summit On Tense Situation In DR Congo
Africa’s Heads of State have engaged in a closed-door sideline meeting in which they discussed the peace and security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mini-Summit precedes the official opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, intending to silence the Guns in Africa by 2030. The…
Hunted: Suspected Gays Escape From Authorities, Wanted
Authorities in Bweyogerere Wakiso district have launched a serious hunt for two suspects, Arafat Mpungu Kyaka and Bashir Kamoga who were caught red handed in the act by Mpungu’s uncle Juma Balunywa. It has been established that Bweyogerere becoming a hub for the unnatural activity and several people have become victims. “I didn’t know that…
African Heads of State Honor Dr Nyerere With Special Statue
This morning, something momentous occurred in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa at the African Union headquarters! The African Heads of State alongside our dear Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo converged at Julius Nyerere Peace and Security building at the African Union headquarters and unveiled a special monument in honour of Dr Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Nyerere…
Here Is Why VP Alupo, African Presidents Honored Mwalimu Nyerere With A Special Statue At AU Headquarters
Yesterday, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, African Heads of State and Uganda’s No.2 Maj. Jessica Alupo revealed a special monument of former Tanzanian president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. The statue was erected at the Julius Nyerere Peace and Security Building. Elias Magosi, the Executive Secretary of the economic bloc SADC, stated that the…
Uganda’s First Lady Hails Tycoon Kiggundu Over World-class Nakivubo Stadium
Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, commended businessman Hamis Kiggundu for upgrading Nakivubo Stadium to align with contemporary requirements. Mrs Museveni who on Tuesday, February 20, paid a courtesy visit at the stadium premises in Nakivubo, was left impressed by the world-class facilities at the stadium which is…
Capt Mike Mukula: Social Media Misuse, Particularly Among Young & Inexperienced Users, Has Become A Significant Concern, Exacerbated By The Increasing Sophistication Of Artificial Intelligence
Of recent, research shows that social media Misuse amongst the Youths in Uganda is gaining momentum, this has moved us to share a one on one with a senior politician, Businessman and government official, Captain Mike Mukula. According to Mukula all algorithms can amplify the spread of misinformation, encourage addictive behavior, and create echo chambers…
Gov’t Tables Bills To Merge Agencies & Departments
Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy. The Bills will amend existing laws that establish agencies in the sectors of trade, education, finance, internal affairs, water and environment, agriculture, works and transport, social development and tourism. The Bills were tabled by the…
NRM’s Richard Todwong Hosts British Political Counsellor,Hold Talks
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary-General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, held an interesting discussion with the British Political Counsellor in Kampala, Mr. Joe Darley, at party headquarters at plot 10, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero. SG Todwong, in company with the NRM Director of External Affairs, Maj. (Rtd) Awich Pollar, revealed that the conversation with the UK…
UPC Officially Unveils Flag Bearer Sarah Aguti For Dokolo By-elections
The Uganda Peoples’Congress (UPC) party has officially declared Sarah Aguti Nyangkori as their flagbearer for the Dokolo Woman MP seat after the stepping down of Comrades Alyek Anna Grace and Acen Josephine Okello who had shown interest in the same position by consensus. While addressing the press at Uganda house on Wednesday,the head of communication…