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Mark My Words Soon,NUP Will Be Finished -Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has once again championed the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a transformative program aimed at uplifting Ugandans from poverty. While touring the Busoga sub-region, the President highlighted the initiative’s successes and castigated opposition groups, specifically the National Unity Platform (NUP), for misleading citizens about government programs. “NUP has been telling people…
Byabakama Exposes Suspended Secretary Leonard Mulekwah’s Dirty Deals At EC Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under scrutiny after suspending six staff members, including Secretary Leonard Mulekwah, amid allegations of mismanagement of funds. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to combating corruption, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy. The suspensions, announced during a presentation of the Commission’s 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper to the…
How Sanjeev Mansotra Combines Philanthropy and Green Practices
Sustainable development has become the most crucial topic nowadays in the global debate, especially in Africa, where the challenge is to achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovator Sanjeev Mansotra focuses on addressing these challenges through creative projects with social, and economic growth, and care for the environment. A…
Museveni Hails NAGRC&DB Success in Greater Busoga
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) for its remarkable performance in Greater Busoga during his recent wealth creation tour. The President applauded the agency for its pivotal role in implementing the Parish Development Model (PDM), which focuses on improving production, storage, processing, and marketing in…
Deputy IGG Muhairwe Under Fire For Allegedly Torturing Police Officer,Grabbing Wetland
Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe has been accused of environmental violations and misconduct in a case that has drawn significant public attention. The allegations involve the degradation of wetland areas, intimidation of a police officer, and abuse of authority, sparking concerns about the unequal enforcement of environmental laws in Uganda. The controversy…
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Orders Human Rights Committee To Visit Ailing Dr Besigye
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard prison procedures. The directive was given to the committee, chaired by West Budama North East Constituency legislator Hon. Fox Odoi, during Thursday’s…
Court Orders Reinstatement Of Land Titles, Awards Shs1Bn To Developer In Nakawa-Naguru Dispute
The High Court’s Commercial Division has directed the Ugandan government to restore land titles to OpecPrime Properties Limited and awarded the company Shs1 billion in damages following a breach of a settlement agreement tied to the Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City project. In a ruling issued on January 20, 2025, Justice Harriet Grace Magala found that the…
King Saha Counts Losses As Police Cancel Revolutionary Concert
Renowned Ugandan artist Mansur Ssemanda, popularly known as King Saha, has faced an unexpected setback as his much-anticipated concert, scheduled for Friday, January 24th, has been postponed. The Uganda Police cited concerns over the structural integrity of the venue, Lugogo Cricket Oval, as the reason for the decision. According to a statement issued by Police…
ERA Unveils Key Reforms and Milestones Ahead of 2025 Electricity Sector Transition
KAMPALA — The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and efficiency as Uganda’s electricity sector undergoes significant reforms. Speaking at a media engagement held on January 24, 2025, at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala, ERA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako provided updates on critical transitions, tariffs for adjustments, and new…
The Supreme Court is Set to Decide on Kabaziguru’s Case Regarding the Trial Of Civilians In Military Courts
After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision on the constitutionality of trying civilians in military courts. The ruling, set for January 31, 2025, has been closely watched as a potential turning point in the interpretation of judicial authority and human rights protections in Uganda. The…