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Tayebwa Rallies Men To Allow Wives Take On Positions Of leadership
By Alex Esagala Mbarara: The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Thomas Tayebwa has asked men not to block their wives from joining positions of leadership, saying keeping them at home hinders their contribution to development. Tayebwa made the request before delivering a written speech of Speaker Anita Among at the burial of Maj (rtd)…
UPDF Hosts Members of EJVM To Curb Modern Terror Activities
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) held a meeting with members of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region(ICGLR). Based in Goma – DRC, EJVM comprises military experts from the ICGLR member states. They monitor and investigate security incidents within the member states. The meeting at the…
65-Year-Old Private Security Guard Commits Suicide
Police in Bulambuli district is investigating circumstances under which a 65 year old private security guard hanged himself and died instantly. William Matsanga, a resident of Buwanyanga village, Buwanyanga sub county in Bulambuli district was today morning found hanging dead on a rope around his neck in a store near the factory he has been…
Uganda National Institute For Teacher Education Delays To Take Off
The proposed Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education-UNITE has failed to kick off. This is a specialized higher education institute for teacher education mandated with the supervision of teacher education programmes in all higher institutions As part of the initiatives to raise the quality of teachers and teacher education in Uganda, the education ministry through…
Four Suspects Remanded For Financing Terror
The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has remanded four suspects to Luzira prison on charges of belonging and rendering support to a terrorist organization, the Allied Democratic Forces. The suspects include; Rashidah Namiiro, a resident of Kirokole zone in Kawempe, Kampala district, Saidi Kakooza alias Bizimana, a resident of Nakitokolo village in Nsangi town council, Wakiso…
Unaccessible: Police Puts Dr Besigye Under House Arrest,Blocks Opposition Leaders’ Visits
Former party President for forum for Democratic Change ‘FDC’ Dr. Kizza Besigye, has expressed his disappointment to the police for blocking his visitors and Ugandans from accessing his home in Kasangati, Wakiso district. Dr Besigye has been put under house arrest after he was intercepted by security operatives following his attempt to mobilise Ugandans to…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Elected President For Somalia Second Time
Lawmakers have finally chosen a new president. Current President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was hoping to stay in power after over a year of in-fighting and delays. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was chosen as Somalia’s new president on Sunday. Mohamud defeated the incumbent, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, in a runoff after three rounds of voting in an election…
UPDF Soldiers Complete Post Mission Ideological Training Course Ahead Of AMISOM Deployment
he Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson Mbadi has officiated at the closure of the Post Mission Ideological Training Course (PMITC) for Uganda Battle Group (UGABAG) XXXII that rotated out from AMISOM in March and…
PM Nabbanja Blocks Rwenzori Rare Metal Firm From Mining Minerals In Uganda
The prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has directed a halt to activities by Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited to mine rare earth minerals in the country. She has also directed the Minister for Energy and Minerals to travel to the districts of Bugweri, Mayuge and Bugiri to establish the facts. “Government has come up with a policy…
Katikiro Mayiga Commends Tycoon Ham For Setting Good Example For Youth As Entrepreneur
The Katikiro of Buganda kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga has commended city businessman Hamis Kiggundu, who is popularly known as Ham, for setting a very good example for all aspiring entrepreneurs in Uganda and across the globe, especially the youth. Ham, who is ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the most respected and wealthy…