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Rtd. Col.Basaliza Urges Ugandans To Commit To Peace Ahead Of Elections
The former member of parliament for Burahya County and Commissioner Uganda Human Rights Commission Rtd Colonel Stephen Basaliza aka Omudumizi has called upon the people of Greater Tooro/Rwenzori Sub region to exbit tolerance, Unity and Observe Peace during the forth coming Presidential and Parliamentary Elections on January, 14, 2021. Rtd. Col. Basaliza made remarks while…
Scandal: How Jailed Health Boss Muhumuza Was Implicated In Forgery,Theft
Crescent Muhumuza, a commissioner in charge of procurement department at the Ministry of health has been convicted and sentenced to two years and six months by court of appeal for criminal offences of forgery, criminal trespass, forcible detainer and theft. According to criminal appeal No.147 of 2017 arising from the high court at Kampala criminal…
Goes Bonkers: UPDF Soldier Guns Down Three Security Officers,Civilian In Nansana
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) are investigating a heinous act where a soldier killed two Local Defence Unit (LDU) operatives, one civilian and one police special constable in Nansana Municipality. Lance Cpl Denis Awilo who was the culprit, was also gunned down in self defence and to stop his wanton action. We condemn the outrageous…
‘It’s Done, Uganda Will Change Whether Museveni Wants It Or Not’ – Nobert Mao
Change of leadership is inevitable in Uganda whether president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni likes it or not, the Democratic Party-DP presidential candidate, Norbert Mao has said. According to Mao, Museveni should not live in denial that he cannot be removed because he too came through change in 1986. Mao made the remarks while addressing hundreds of…
UPDF Chief Cautions Youth Riders Against Electoral Violence,Covid-19
In the lead up to the marking of the 40th Tarehe Sita anniversary celebrations, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has urged boda boda riders to be responsible citizens in their daily lives in this time of COVID-19 and elections. Major Kigozi Kaweesa was speaking during a sensitisation engagement by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and…
‘Disregard Falsehood Statements Purportedly To Be Issued By Us On Load-Shedding Ahead Of Elections’- UMEME Clarifies
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited has refuted claims that they will deliberately cut off power in most parts of the country on January 13 and 14 to deny Ugandans the chance of watching Televisions on election day. In a statement issued by Umeme on January 10, the management stated this; NOTICE ABOUT A FALSE…
Nebbi Diocese Bishop Watho Kudi Succumbs To Covid-19
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has eulogised the Rt. Rev. Alphonse Watho Kudi, the Bishop of Nebbi Diocese and Dean of the Province. Bishop Alphonse who died early Sunday morning, 10th January at Arua Regional Referral Hospital due to covid-19. “He was a man of honour, caring…
FDC’s Patrick Amuriat Arrested In Mpigi
Police in Mpigi on Sunday arrested Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat Oboi for defying lawful orders. Eng Amuriat first held rallies in Mpigi town Council, Bunjako Landing Site, Buwama before he was intercepted by security for not following electoral commission’s guidelines on Covid-19. He promised people of Mpigi and surrounding areas that…
NRM’s “Door to Door”Campaign Strategy Will Lead Museveni To Landslide Victory – Namayanja
The National Resistance Movement Party National Treasurer Hon. Rosemary Namayanja Nsereko has said that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and ruling NRM party is set for a landslide victory in the Thursday January 14 presidential and Parliamentary elections. Ms Namayanja was addressing journalists at the party headquarters in the party’s weekly press briefing, where she said…
AIGP Kasingye Lectures Cops On Professionalism Ahead Of 2021 Polls
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye has urged officers to observe Professionalism in the implementation of their duties. “Adhere to Professionalism while exercising your duties in accordance with the institutional code of conduct. Transparency and accountability is key for the decisions you take and is a must if you are to achieve results.…