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ATMIS Transfers 21 Bases To Somali National Army To Fight Al-Shabab Terrorists
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has completed the transfer of 21 military bases to the Somali National Army, marking the official conclusion of its troop withdrawal process, which was carried out in three phases, according to a statement from the mission. In preparation for a new AU-supported UN peacekeeping mission in the…
Uganda Applauded By African Union For Extraordinary Agriculture Summit Preparations
The African Union (AU) Commission has commended Uganda for its robust preparations to host the upcoming AU Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture, set to take place from January 9 to 11, 2025, at the Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo. Led by Dalitso Bonongwe, the Secretary to the AU Commission, a delegation conducted a week-long…
NDA Nabs Health Officials Selling Stolen ARV Drugs To Poultry Farmers
Health authorities in Uganda have intensified efforts to combat the theft of government-supplied antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, with the latest operation leading to the arrest of a health worker and his accomplices. Ronald Kibalya Nditusawa, a health worker at Kamuli Hospital, was apprehended on November 15, 2024, by the National Drug Authority (NDA) during an operation…
Widow Reclaims Land Sold Illegally by Mother-in-Law
Kole District – A 31-year-old widow, Linda Adoch, from Teopok Village, Lwala Parish in Kole District, has successfully reclaimed her two-acre piece of land that was fraudulently sold by her mother-in-law. Adoch, a mother of two, became embroiled in the land dispute in 2021, a year after the death of her husband. She alleges that…
170,000 Coffee Farmers Registered Ahead of EU Deadline
At least 170,000 coffee farmers and value-chain actors have been registered in Uganda’s national database as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). According to Israel Ssebugenyi, the Technology Development Manager at the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), this number has been achieved within the first…
How KCCA’s Actions Could Jeopardise Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Plans
Kampala — The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has come under scrutiny for allegedly hindering critical upgrades to Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, a key facility in Uganda’s preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nakivubo Stadium, now undergoing major redevelopment by businessman Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, is poised to become a world-class sports…
Businessman Drags Principal Judge Zeija To Chief Justice On Accusations Of Case Management&Conduct
Principal Judge Dr. Flavian Zeija has come under scrutiny following allegations of misconduct in his handling of a high-profile land dispute. A litigant, Dr. Medard Kiconco, has formally written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, raising concerns over Zeija’s actions, which he claims cast doubt on the judge’s impartiality. In a letter dated May 13, 2024,…
Speaker Among,DRC MPs Seek Stronger Ties In Trade & Security
In a significant effort to deepen regional cooperation, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among hosted a delegation of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) legislators to discuss critical issues of trade and security. The discussions emphasized the need for peace as a foundation for economic growth and regional integration. Speaker Among underscored the importance of addressing the…
Grace Akifeza Calls For Unity After Historic By-Election Win In Kisoro
Grace Akifeza Ngabirano has extended an olive branch to her political opponents and called for reconciliation following her victory in the Kisoro District Woman MP by-election. Running as an independent candidate, Akifeza won a closely contested race, securing 50,459 votes against her closest rival, Rose Kabagyeni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who received 44,982…
UK Envoy Praises Military Training Ties With Uganda
The United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, has underscored the significance of the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Uganda, citing military training at the prestigious Sandhurst Academy as a cornerstone of this partnership. Speaking during a ceremony to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III, H.E. Chesney expressed gratitude…