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Joe Biden Vows To Retaliate After US Troops Killed In Jordan Drone Strike
Three US troops were killed on Sunday, January 28, 2024, by a drone strike on a base in Jordan. President Joe Biden blamed insurgents backed by Iran and promised to hold those responsible accountable. According to a statement released by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), “US forces at the outpost are there as part…
NEED Party Asks Gov’t To Address New Electoral Reforms Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has tasked Ugandan government to come up with new electoral reforms before the next national elections. This was during their first press conference of 2024 which took place on January 29, 2024 at their party offices in Rubaga, Kampala. The party Spokesperson, Asuman Odaka called upon all political…
Nabbed: URA Impounds Lories,Electronics Worth Millions At Uganda-Kenya Border
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has seized two trucks and a salon car transporting smuggled goods from Kenya to Uganda through Kityerela in the Mayuge district. This operation was carried out on January 30, and the intercepted items included Kitengi clothes, rolls of fabric, and 34 cartons of future phones of it2160 which were smuggled…
NUP Dashes To Court Seeking For Remedy For 18 Missing Persons
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has opted for the courts of law to find a solution to the long-lasting issue of missing persons. While speaking to the press after filing a habeas corpus petition at the High Court Civil Division at Twed Towers in Kampala on January 30, 2024, the Leader of Opposition in…
Wanted: Security Hunts Down Political Activist Ramadhan Kabera Over People Power Mobilization
The information reaching our desk reveals that Ugandan security operatives are hunting for one of the top opposition activists who were vocal in defending human rights, especially of the traders in Kampala against injustices and harassment of Ugandans which has given the Ugandan government sleepless nights due to his strong voice. In corridors of power,…
Sorrowful: Post Bank Boss Allegedly Succumbs To Covid-19
Post Bank Uganda is mourning the untimely death of its senior staff Herbert Niwagaba. Niwagaba has been the Bank’s Head of Administration and has been so fundamental in transforming the government owned financial institution. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Head of Administration, Herbert Niwagaba. Herbert was not just…
Femicide: Hundreds Protest At Violence Against Women In Kenya
Demonstrations have taken place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were killed. A 2022 survey found at least one in three Kenyan women had…
UPDF Rehabilitates Over 50 Rescued Abductees, Hands Them To FARDC In Eastern DRC
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have returned 50 abductees, comprising 44 females and 6 males, to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). These individuals were previously held captive by the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern DRC. The handover ceremony took place in Kasindi, North Kivu Province, with Major…
Why Judge Julia Sebutinde’s Vote In Favour Of Israel To Bomb Gaza Sparked International Outrage
Judge Julia Sebutinde, the only judge to vote against all six measures urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation, has become the target of online ire and accusations. The Ugandan judge’s dissenting vote in the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling on the Gaza conflict has ignited a firestorm of criticism on social media. X…
Why Col Dr Besigye, Bobiwine Will Never Govern Uganda -Dan Matsiko
Playing victim, seeking for political sympathies and constant scaremongering has never removed a bad government in Africa and Uganda in particular. Col Besigye’s empty tactics have outlived their usefulness in this day and age . Col Besigye participated in massive looting this country when they (NRA rebel outfit) made all medical stores and facilities empty…