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RDCs Who Resign To Join the Politics Will Not Be Allowed To Return-Minister Babalanda
The government has firmly stated that Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who resign to join the political race ahead of the 2026 elections will not be allowed to return to their former roles if their political ambitions falter. Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, issued this directive during a press briefing in Soroti City. Babalanda emphasized…
Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, Husband To ICT Minister, Set To Be Laid to Rest On Monday
Uganda is in mourning following the death of Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, husband to Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. A revered figure in engineering, education, and community development, Daniel passed away on December 20, 2024, at 89 years old. Born on December 23, 1934, Engineer Ssebugwawo was just days away…
Two Witchdoctors Arrested Over Attempt To Bewitch Zambia’s President
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
KCCA Secures New Landfill Site Following Kiteezi Tragedy
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the acquisition of a new landfill in Buyala, located along the Kampala-Mityana Road. The 200-acre site will not only serve as a waste disposal facility but also host a state-of-the-art processing plant designed to convert waste into valuable products. The initiative is part of the authority’s efforts to…
Four Men Remanded Over Killing Of Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura’s Brother
Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco, 47, a builder; and two unemployed individuals, Suuna Hamza and Makanga Marvin. Prosecutors…
Court Orders Nine Youths To Defend Themselves In Pastor Kayanja’s Sodomy Case
Nine youths have been ordered by Mwanga II Magistrates Court to defend themselves against charges of falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda, and Aggrey Kinene. Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Adams Byarugaba ruled on Friday…
IGP Abbas Byakagaba Bans Police Officers Official Leave
The Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has issued a directive recalling all police officers on leave to ensure heightened security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The directive, effective December 15, 2024, also suspends all new leave requests until January 15, 2025. “Officers on leave must return to duty immediately, and no further…
New Kid On The Block: Ariyo Katunda Shakes Political Giants In Sheema Municipality
The political landscape in Sheema Municipality is undergoing a seismic shift as 24-year-old Ariyo Chrispas Katunda emerges as a formidable contender in the race for Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. His youthful energy, innovative ideas, and widespread support from the youth and key stakeholders have sent shockwaves through the political establishment, forcing veteran…
Nyehangane Christopher: How Mary Paula Turyahikayo Is Fueling Religious Divisions in Rukungiri
Uganda, since the colonial days, has grappled helplessly with the barbaric and ferocious vice of ethnic and religious sectarianism, often perpetuated by selfish and evidently incompetent leaders, mostly in the political arena. Our history, shaped by deep-seated mischief stemming from sectarian tendencies, serves as a vital lesson. It reminds us to learn from our past…
Elwelu Is A Buffoon,I Will Arrest Him-CDF Muhoozi
Tensions within Uganda’s military establishment have escalated after the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, issued a public threat to arrest Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, a former deputy CDF and current presidential advisor. In a post on social media platform X, Gen. Muhoozi expressed his intention to arrest Gen. Elwelu, stating, “He is…