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LOP Ssenyonyi Unveils National Campaign To Oppose Coffee Bill
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has initiated a nationwide campaign opposing the government’s decision to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and transfer its functions to the Ministry of Agriculture. Speaking on November 20, 2024, during a radio interview, Ssenyonyi criticized the move, arguing that it could undermine Uganda’s…
Hard Times: Sudhir’s Kampala Parents Teachers Protest Over Poor Pay,Working Conditions
Teachers at Kampala Parents School have gone on strike, citing delayed salaries, low wages, and allegations of preferential treatment of Indian staff as key grievances. The protest has sparked widespread concern, especially given the school’s status as one of Uganda’s most prestigious institutions. In a video that quickly went viral, teachers expressed their frustrations through…
UPDF Speaks About 400 Ritual Sacrifice Claims Over Karuma Bridge Reopening
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media alleging that 400 human sacrifices are required before the reopening of Karuma Bridge in Northern Uganda. Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the UPDF’s 4th Infantry Division, addressed the issue during a press briefing held at the division’s headquarters in Gulu…
Namayingo Residents Ask Amb.Barbara Nekesa To Seek Presidential Intervention On Gold Mining Challenges
Community leaders and youth in Namayingo District have called on Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Oundo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), to present their grievances to President Yoweri Museveni. The residents raised concerns about the ongoing restrictions on access to gold mining sites, which have become their primary source of income following restrictions…
Massive: Hundreds Of Youths Throng Kati Kati For Bongo Star Search Auditions
Excitement filled the air as hundreds of hopeful contestants gathered at Kati Kati yesterday for the highly anticipated Bongo Star Search auditions. Aspiring artists showcased their talents in a bid to secure a coveted spot in the Top 5, who will be taken to Tanzania to compete for the ultimate grand prize. The search for…
Chairman Lee Man-hee:”Nobody Has Provided Concrete Evidence Of The Fulfillment Of Revelation For 2,000 Years, But One Chosen By Jesus Is Now Testifying To It”
Addressing pastors, Chairman Lee said, “We must move beyond superficial faith and live according to the Word of God.” The lecture that not only covers the Four Gospels and Revelation but also covering the entire Bible. Attending pastors commented, “The strength of Shincheonji Church of Jesus will have a significant impact on the Christian community…
Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF-Gen Okiding Woos Promoted Officers To Fight
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has called on newly promoted officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to work together in the fight against corruption. He emphasised that fighting corruption requires collective responsibility, stating, “It involves serious individuals like you. If we don’t fight it, we shall destroy ourselves.…
Ugandan Diplomat Recalled After Brandishing Pistol At Cultural Meeting
The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the immediate recall of Dickson Ogwang Okul, a diplomat stationed in Sudan, following a controversial incident where he brandished a firearm during a community meeting. Ogwang, who held the rank of Foreign Service Officer Grade II, has been instructed to hand over his duties and report to…
Judiciary Report: Ruto Security Dossier Exposes Crime Surge
The devastating effect of unemployment has been laid bare in a national security report that President William Ruto presented to MPs when he addressed the nation last Thursday. The report reveals that crime, especially stealing, went up generally, as Kenyans struggled to make ends meet. According to the report, crime went up by 2,885 cases…
Pollution Dispute: Minister Mutasingwa Orders For Closure Of Pramukh Steel &Victoria Plastics, Sparking Investors Outcry
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the operations of Pramukh Steel Limited, a major steel manufacturer, over allegations of polluting the River Nile. The suspension, announced in a statement on November 22, 2024, follows mounting complaints from local communities about water contamination attributed to industrial waste. Pramukh Steel, known for producing steel bars…