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EC Boss Justice Byabakama Preaches Peace Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, has appealed to Ugandans to ensure peace in the country to enable successful implementation of electoral activities ahead of the forthcoming general elections in 2026. According to Byabakama, the electoral activities include registration of voters, reorganization of polling stations, and demarcation of electoral areas, among others.…
UPDF, FARDC Successfully Rescue 23 ADF Abductees
In a joint operation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 23 individuals, including 13 minors, from the clutches of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists. The operation, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place near River Malibongo, North of Tokomeka in Ituri Province.…
Invisible Hand Cited: MPs Plan To Block Appointment Of Former Convict David Kalemera To Head Revenue Intelligence Unit
President Museveni recently appointed Kalemera to head the State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit, which will carry out oversight of the Uganda Revenue Authority and fight corruption within the tax administration system. The opposition legislators have asked Parliament to block the appointment of David Karemera as the new head of the State House…
CDF Gen Muhoozi Commends Promoted Officers For Contribution To National Defence
General Muhoozi Keinerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations has commended the recently promoted senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering dedication and remarkable contribution to national defence. Gen Kainerugaba was presiding over the decoration ceremony of the promoted Five Brigadier Generals and Eighteen Colonels…
Museveni Wants Fallen NRM Vice Chairman Aleper Simon To Be Recognized As A Martyr
President Yoweri Museveni who is the NRM National Chairman has described the late Hon. Aleper Simon Peter as a martyr who died while fighting for the development of Karamoja region. Aleper who died in an accident along Mbale-Iganga highway has been serving as the NRM Vice Chairman for Karamoja region. President Museveni said that Aleper…
3 Notorious Suspects Masterminding Murders,Robberies Arrested With A Gun
The Joint Security Forces have arrested the prime suspects linked to Karamoja murders and robberies, and one firearm has been recovered with three live rounds of ammunition. On Thursday, July 25, 20224, Major Isaac Oware, the Public Information Officer III Division Moroto, confirmed this development in a statement. According to Maj. Oware, the prime suspect,…
M7 Fires Embattled Ssali,Appoints Kakooza As New Trade Ministry PS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Alex Kakooza as trade ministry (MTIC) permanent secretary (PS). Mr Kakooza replaces embattled Geraldine Ssali who was arrested and charged on July 18, 2024 before the Anti-Corruption Court, over allegations of causing financial loss and conspiring with Members of Parliament to conspire to steal co-operatives’ cash. In an Internal…
Kazinda Implores Supreme Court To Halt Proceedings In Appeal Case Citing Errors& Illegalities
In the application filed before the Supreme Court, jailed Geoffrey Kazinda contends that his lawyer and that of the Attorney General (AG) misguided and misinformed the court about the withdrawal of his application. Kazinda to Supreme Court: There are errors in AG appeal process Jailed former principal accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister,…
Kabaka Mutebi Is Back Home After Namibia’s Visa Extension Denial
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II returned to the country in the early morning hours of Monday July 22nd, 2024. The Kabaka, clad in a grey suit with a matching gold and grey necktie on a white shirt, was received at Entebbe International Airport by a delegation led by the Katikkiro, Owek Charles Peter Mayiga. The…
Karamoja Minister,Leaders Root For Robust Development Programs For The Region
The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Nambozo Florence Wamala, has urged the implementation of robust patriotism programs, commencing from a tender age, across the Karamoja sub-region. She made this call during the graduation ceremony of over 600 students who completed a two-week patriotism training at Kangole Primary Girls School playground in Napak district today.…