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EU Envoys Meet Kadaga Over 2021 Polls Violence
Foreign envoys accredited to Uganda have expressed concern about the violence exhibited during party primaries, limited participation of women and the perception that Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures are being fronted to restrict human rights in the current electoral period. The envoys from the European Union Delegation, Austria, US, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium and Germany who…
IGP Ochola Applauds Cops After Uganda Police Voted ‘Kindest’ In The World
Following the most recent ranking of the Uganda Police Force as the “kindest police” in the World, by the world Internal Security and Police Index (WISP), the Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has come out to thank all officers who conducted themselves professionally, and with great restraint in the course of their duties.…
Breaking: Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago, Deputy Test Positive For Coronavirus
Kampala Capital City Authority Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago and his Deputy Nyanjura Doreen have tested positive for covid-19 according to reports. According to details coming in, the Lord Mayor and his deputy were today evening driven off to a yet to be known hospital for medical attention after results came up confirming how they have…
UG Votes: NRM Raises 5M Signatures To Support President M7’s Nomination
In conformity to the Presidential Elections Act 2005, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has this Friday submitted lists of signatures of registered voters to the Independent Electoral Commisdion supporting the nomination of H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the Party Presidential Flag bearer 2020/2021. The Secretary General Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba was represented at…
IGP Ochola Orders CID To Grill MP Nsubuga Over Death Threats
The Inspector General of Police Martin Ochola has ordered Director to CID AIGP Grace Akullo to open up an investigation on member of parliament for Kasanda south MP Simeo Nsubuga who was recorded threatening a one Sonko. While addressing the press at Media center, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that police opened a general inquiry…
Your Days Are Numbered – Deo Atuhaire Warns Buhweju District Corrupt Officials
By Nayebare Syrus The Apriring LC5 Chairperson Buhweju District Deo Atuhaire aka Omuhatiizi has said corrupt civil servants in the district will lose their jobs or be jailed once he’s elected into power in the coming 2021 general elections. Atuhaire made remarks at Buhweju District headquarters on Thursday October, 1, 2020 after being nominated as…
MPs Task Govt To Pay Exams Fees For Candidates
Following the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, government has been urged to pay examinations fees for finalists in primary and secondary schools. This followed the passing of a motion moved by Bugabula South MP, Maurice Kibalya who urged government to intervene in the plight of parents and students and meet the examination…
Kadaga Summons PM Rugunda Over Unruly Ministers
The Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Prime Minister invoke Rule 113 (2) of the Parliament Rules of Procedure to ensure attendance of ministers at all sittings of the House. Hon. Kadaga expressed dismay at the continued absence of ministers from the House. “We have noted that the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Ministers…
Pictorial: Ruparelia Foundation Hands Over Shs 50m Sanitary Facility To Kamwokya School
Good Samaritan Primary school located in Mulago III, East Nsooba, Kamwokya, Kampala on Friday October 2, 2020 received new and well-furnished sanitary facilities courtesy of Ruparelia Foundation and partners. The facilities were built using proceeds from the Royal Ascot Goat Races 2019 held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in partnership with Tamarai investments ltd and Ghetto…
Breaking! President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive For Covid-19
The United States President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he and his wife both tested positive for the coronavirus, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign in which he has flouted experts’ guidance on preventing the disease’s spread. The diagnosis amounts to the…