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Speaker Among Pledges To Complete Late Jacob Oulanyah Stalled Mansion
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among visited the home of the former Speaker, late Jacob Oulanyah, in Omoro District and laid a wreath on his grave. Among made the visit on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 accompanied by Government Chief Whip,Hon. Hamson Obua, Commissioner Solomon Silwany, Kilak North MP Hon. Anthony Akol, Tochi County MP Peter Oko…
Construction Of New Karuma Bridge To Commence In September
The government is set to construct a new bridge at Karuma along the Gulu-Westnile Highway. While appearing before Parliament, Hon. Tony Awany, Member of Parliament for Nwoya County, revealed that the construction of a new bridge at Karuma is expected to start in September 2026, following the closure of Karuma Bridge in April 2024, in…
UPDF Troops In Somalia Re-energized To Fight Al-Shabab Terrorists
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Force, visited Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in Somalia, serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The mission was to assess their operational effectiveness and preparedness in countering the Al-Shabab terrorist group. During his visit to the Uganda Contingent, Lt Gen Muhanga emphasised the importance…
Minister Ecweru Roots For Law To Regulate Engineering Professionals
A law that will regulate the operations of technologists and technicians, has been mooted for consideration by Parliament. The Bill was tabled by the State Minister for Works and Transport, Hon. Musa Ecweru during the first day of the regional plenary sittings in Gulu City on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. The Bill seeks to repeal…
Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Wins Dance &Drama Competitions In Greater Bushenyi
Sheema District inspector of schools Ssempa Muzafaru has commended primary school heads in the greater Bushenyi region for encouraging learners to participate in co-curricular activities. He was speaking the at the music dance and drama competitions for primary schools in the greater Bushenyi sub region that was held at Kamurinda Primary School in Kagarama subcounty,…
Ugandan Authorities Hunt Outspoken Gay alActivist Arthur Mudde Over LGBT Links
Police in Kampala Metropolitan are actively hunting for one Mudde Arthur, a renowned gay activist and member of the LGBT community in Uganda over allegations of his connection to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender activities in the East African country. The 21-year-old Mudde Arthur witchhunt comes in the wake of debate on the harsh…
Dr.Pius Bigirimana: A Public Servant With A Private Sector Mindset Continues Judiciary Transformation With Contract Extension
In a world where public servants are often associated with bureaucratic inefficiency, Dr. Pius Bigirimana stands as a symbol of transformational leadership. He has not only modernized Uganda’s public administration but has also injected a private sector mindset into the heart of government operations. Serving as the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary since…
MP Nyakikongoro Cheats Death On Kabwohe-Kitagata Road Accident
Sheema Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro, was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning, August 18, 2024. The incident occurred on the Kabwohe-Bugongi-Kitagata road, resulting in the vehicle she was traveling in overturning. Nyakikongoro sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to the Ishaka-based Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. She is currently receiving treatment…
PM Nabanjja Orders Gen.Muhoozi To Implement Museveni’s Directives
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has directed the State Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, to address the issue of police officers who are not following President Museveni’s directive to return all confiscated motorcycles to their owners. She said this while speaking in Parliament on August 16, 2024, and expressed her disappointment with the…
Over 40 Children Seek To Meet Museveni As Tamale Mirundi Is Laid To Rest
The family of the late Tamale Mirundi has expressed deep gratitude to the State for its support both during his life and following his passing. “We are profoundly appreciative of the assistance provided and do not take it for granted,” said John Tamale Mirundi, the deceased’s son. With over 40 children and dependents, the family…