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UPDF Kills Top ADF Rebel In Maserekwede, Ituri Province as Hunt For Remnants Intensifies
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Forces of Congo (FARDC) in a joint operation killed one Allied Democratic Forces terrorist in the areas of Maserekwede in Ituri Province. The ongoing operation aims to completely flush out the terrorists who have split into groups of 5-7 from the four…
5 Suspects Remanded To Luzira Prison Over Murder Of Eng Bbosa
Five suspects linked to the alleged murder of Eng. Daniel Bbosa, on the 25.02.2024 at Kikandwa village, Lungujja-Rubaga Division, in the Kampala District have been remanded to Luzira Prison by Mengo court. The suspects who with malice aforethought, unlawfully caused the death of the victim, include; Lujja Noah, a 21 year old, Mason of Kabanga…
IGG Arrests Top 9 Govt Officials For Stealing 1.2 Bn
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested nine officials from Bugiri District Local Government (DLG) and one from Madi Okollo DLG for allegedly causing a financial loss of UGX 1.2 billion to Bugiri district. This was confirmed by the IG on their X official page on Monday, March 11, 2024. The IG identified the officials…
Joel Ssenyonyi’s Alleged Disruptive Actions in Uganda’s Parliament: An In-Depth Look
In a startling development within Uganda’s political landscape, whispers suggest a tumultuous turn orchestrated by Joel Ssenyonyi, the spirited Leader of the Opposition in Uganda’s parliament. Reports allege a deliberate strategy aimed at sowing discord and disrupting the proceedings within the legislative body, throwing constructive dialogue into disarray. Speculation mounts as to the motivations driving…
Hon Alisemera Jane Cautions Rwenzori Region NRM Registrars on Political Interference
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) village and sub-county registrars in Rwenzori have received a stern warning against accepting bribes and political interference during the party register update exercise commencing on Wednesday. The NRM Party will start the display and update of the party register nationwide from Wednesday, March 13th, to Sunday, March 17th, 2024. The…
UPC Fires Up Dokolo In Mobilization Campaign For Woman MP Seat
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Party flag bearer for Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament by-election Sarah Aguti Nyangkori was duly nominated as a candidate on Monday 11 March 2024 by the District Electoral Commission registrar Mr. Erikwaine Ngobi in Dokolo Town Council. Aguti went through went through the nomination exercise smoothly in the company…
How Disgruntled Staff At Parliament Have Come To Haunt Speaker Among Good Intentions
For the last three weeks, Ugandan social media has been abuzz with parliament exhibition social campaign led by social activists of the Agora Discourse group. Through the Uganda Parliament Exhibition hashtag, a lot of unfiltered information from the house has been leaked to the public alleging how public funds have been used by officials. Ever…
Lawyers Muwema, Basalilwa Wage A War Against Rampant Counterfeit Goods
In a bid to combat the rampant spread of counterfeit goods and bolster the economy, Parliament has embarked on a significant journey with the initiation of public consultations on the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill, of 2023. Spearheaded by Hon. Asuman Basalirwa (JEEMA, Bugiri Municipality) and supported by Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu (Indep., Soroti West Division), this legislative…
UPDF Recovers Four Bodies After Boat Capsized On Lake Victoria
The UPDF marine forces have recovered four bodies from Lake Victoria while two are still missing after the boat they were travelling in capsized and six people drowned. This tragic accident happened on March 12, 2024, at around 4:00 am as the 16 traders were travelling from Zinga Island in the Bussi sub-county and were…
Rubaga RCC Anderson Burora Suspended Over Activism
Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, RCC Herbert Anderson Burora has reportedly been suspended by the office of the President following a complaint filed by the office of the Speaker of Parliament against his disloyal social media bickering. Burora’s suspension comes barely a day after the photos of the Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Anita…