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Capt Mukula Preaches Unity In NRM Country Wide Registration
On the 3rd day of the NRM Register update exercise countrywide Captain Mike Mukula, the NRM vice chairperson, of Eastern Uganda, took charge of mobilization efforts in parts of the Busoga Region. Known for his stellar mobilization skills, Mukula embarked on a comprehensive tour of various Districts that make up Busoga, including Jinja City, Kamoli,…
Most Wanted: Police Launch Manhunt For Tourism PS Katusiime As PAC Extends Summons
Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials attached to Parliament have failed to trace Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, prompting the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to issue fresh summons. According to the chairperson of the PAC, Muwanga Kivumbi, they had issued…
Rubaga RCC Anderson Burora Suspended Over Activism
Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, RCC Herbert Anderson Burora has reportedly been suspended by the office of the President following a complaint filed by the office of the Speaker of Parliament against his disloyal social media bickering. Burora’s suspension comes barely a day after the photos of the Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Anita…
UPDF Recovers Four Bodies After Boat Capsized On Lake Victoria
The UPDF marine forces have recovered four bodies from Lake Victoria while two are still missing after the boat they were travelling in capsized and six people drowned. This tragic accident happened on March 12, 2024, at around 4:00 am as the 16 traders were travelling from Zinga Island in the Bussi sub-county and were…
Lawyers Muwema, Basalilwa Wage A War Against Rampant Counterfeit Goods
In a bid to combat the rampant spread of counterfeit goods and bolster the economy, Parliament has embarked on a significant journey with the initiation of public consultations on the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill, of 2023. Spearheaded by Hon. Asuman Basalirwa (JEEMA, Bugiri Municipality) and supported by Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu (Indep., Soroti West Division), this legislative…
How Disgruntled Staff At Parliament Have Come To Haunt Speaker Among Good Intentions
For the last three weeks, Ugandan social media has been abuzz with parliament exhibition social campaign led by social activists of the Agora Discourse group. Through the Uganda Parliament Exhibition hashtag, a lot of unfiltered information from the house has been leaked to the public alleging how public funds have been used by officials. Ever…
UPC Fires Up Dokolo In Mobilization Campaign For Woman MP Seat
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Party flag bearer for Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament by-election Sarah Aguti Nyangkori was duly nominated as a candidate on Monday 11 March 2024 by the District Electoral Commission registrar Mr. Erikwaine Ngobi in Dokolo Town Council. Aguti went through went through the nomination exercise smoothly in the company…
Hon Alisemera Jane Cautions Rwenzori Region NRM Registrars on Political Interference
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) village and sub-county registrars in Rwenzori have received a stern warning against accepting bribes and political interference during the party register update exercise commencing on Wednesday. The NRM Party will start the display and update of the party register nationwide from Wednesday, March 13th, to Sunday, March 17th, 2024. The…
Joel Ssenyonyi’s Alleged Disruptive Actions in Uganda’s Parliament: An In-Depth Look
In a startling development within Uganda’s political landscape, whispers suggest a tumultuous turn orchestrated by Joel Ssenyonyi, the spirited Leader of the Opposition in Uganda’s parliament. Reports allege a deliberate strategy aimed at sowing discord and disrupting the proceedings within the legislative body, throwing constructive dialogue into disarray. Speculation mounts as to the motivations driving…
IGG Arrests Top 9 Govt Officials For Stealing 1.2 Bn
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested nine officials from Bugiri District Local Government (DLG) and one from Madi Okollo DLG for allegedly causing a financial loss of UGX 1.2 billion to Bugiri district. This was confirmed by the IG on their X official page on Monday, March 11, 2024. The IG identified the officials…