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70 Suspects Arrested For Robbing Northern Bypass Road Users
Police have arrested over 70 suspects in connection to paver (stone) throwing along the Northern Bypass on Kiira Road. According to Luke Owoyesgire in a Statement released on Monday, May, 6,2024 this operation was in collaboration with local councils, PISOS, GISO, CMI, UPDF, CI, and area Police, aimed to curb the menace posed by the…
City Lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde Trashes UK Sanctions Against Speaker Anita Among
Outspoken human rights lawyer Isaac Kimeze Ssemakadde has described the United Kingdom’s recent sanctions against Speaker Anita Among as a move devoid of any “consequence to our struggle for freedom, justice, and prosperity.” Ssemakadde alluded to the waning political and economic power of the United Kingdom and therefore its inability to wield any significant influence…
Security Put On Alert As UPDF Recovers Homemade Bombs In Komamboga
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), in an intelligence-led operation, have recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that were in a rental house in Kwata zone, Komamboga parish, Kawempe division in Kampala. According to Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF Spokesperson, intelligence was collected from residents and the previously arrested ADF terrorists about suspicious individuals…
3 Kasese Mudslide Victims Laid To Rest
Three people have been buried alive after a landslide in Bugoye sub-county in Busongora North Constituency, Kasese district, hit their house following a heavy downpour that lasted for hours. Vincent Weseje, the Rwenzori West police spokesperson, stated while speaking to the media that several others were injured and many residents have lost their homes due…
UPDF Hails Female Combatants For Showcasing Capabilities In Somalia
Female combatants of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been commended for demonstrating their capabilities while on deployment in international missions. “I am pleased with your work in the mission area. You have walked the talk and taken up command roles, combat roles like…
In Trouble: Embattled City Businessman Asiimwe Faces Jail As Chief Magistrate Ponders To Cancel Bail
The Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi issued a strong warning to city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe for raising unlimited excuses that result into jumping court sessions. Asiimwe, who is accused of forging and uttering false documents skipped court this week (on Monday and Friday) claiming…
MPs Approve The establishment of the National Institute For Teacher Education
Parliament has approved a motion to establish the National Institute for Teacher Education, marking a crucial step towards enhancing teacher training programmes in Uganda. The Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, presented the motion during the plenary sitting presided over by Speaker Anita Among on Friday, 03 May 2024. Hon. Ogwang highlighted the…
General Masiko: UPDF Is A Military Of Ideological Clarity
The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, Major General Henry Masiko has underscored the importance of ideological consciousness in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), stating that the latter is a military of ideological clarity. Today, Maj Gen Masiko presided over the pass-out of 195 Non-Commissioned Officers who completed a three-month Basic Cadre Development Course at…
Businge: It Is Lack Of Individual Vision Not Jobs To Blame For Unemployment In Uganda
By Businge Emmanuel DRCC- Fort Portal. While Presiding Over As Guest Of Honor During the Labor Day Celebrations On 1st May 20024 in Fort Portal City, the President Of Uganda Stated that its lack of Vision is to blame for the Unemployment and not the lack of Jobs as Most People tend to suggest. Indeed…
UK Malicious Sanctions Won’t Arm-twist Speaker Among to Support Homosexuality-Parliament
Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday dismissed new UK sanctions targeting speaker of parliament over alleged corruption saying the UK government should avoid trying to arm-twist Ugandan decision makers to align with their value system, especially on homosexuality. A statement issued on the United Kingdom government website announced sanctions on the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Anita…