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MPs Pressurize Min.Frank Tumwebaze To Table Fisheries Bill
Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, to fast track implementation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2022 as a way of curbing the use of substandard fishing gear. They said the law, if implemented, will also avert the recurrent alleged human rights violations…
Min.Mao Tasks Govt To Compensate Victims Of Brutality By Security Organs Guarding Lakes
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, has called for compensation of victims of brutality by security organs charged with policing the water bodies. Mao, who also chairs the Cabinet Standing Committee on Human Rights, said that reports of human rights violations in fishing communities are rampant and require due attention. “The…
UPC Asks Govt To Mitigate School Going Children Dropouts
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has raised dust about the increasing numbers of school dropouts in the country. At the release of Primary Leaving Examinations last week, UNEB reported that more girls are completing primary education cycle while boys are increasingly dropping out. UPC blamed the increasing cases of school dropout on different variations of schools…
Joe Biden Vows To Retaliate After US Troops Killed In Jordan Drone Strike
Three US troops were killed on Sunday, January 28, 2024, by a drone strike on a base in Jordan. President Joe Biden blamed insurgents backed by Iran and promised to hold those responsible accountable. According to a statement released by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), “US forces at the outpost are there as part…
NEED Party Asks Gov’t To Address New Electoral Reforms Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has tasked Ugandan government to come up with new electoral reforms before the next national elections. This was during their first press conference of 2024 which took place on January 29, 2024 at their party offices in Rubaga, Kampala. The party Spokesperson, Asuman Odaka called upon all political…
Nabbed: URA Impounds Lories,Electronics Worth Millions At Uganda-Kenya Border
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has seized two trucks and a salon car transporting smuggled goods from Kenya to Uganda through Kityerela in the Mayuge district. This operation was carried out on January 30, and the intercepted items included Kitengi clothes, rolls of fabric, and 34 cartons of future phones of it2160 which were smuggled…
NUP Dashes To Court Seeking For Remedy For 18 Missing Persons
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has opted for the courts of law to find a solution to the long-lasting issue of missing persons. While speaking to the press after filing a habeas corpus petition at the High Court Civil Division at Twed Towers in Kampala on January 30, 2024, the Leader of Opposition in…
Sorrowful: Post Bank Boss Allegedly Succumbs To Covid-19
Post Bank Uganda is mourning the untimely death of its senior staff Herbert Niwagaba. Niwagaba has been the Bank’s Head of Administration and has been so fundamental in transforming the government owned financial institution. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Head of Administration, Herbert Niwagaba. Herbert was not just…
Femicide: Hundreds Protest At Violence Against Women In Kenya
Demonstrations have taken place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were killed. A 2022 survey found at least one in three Kenyan women had…
UPDF Rehabilitates Over 50 Rescued Abductees, Hands Them To FARDC In Eastern DRC
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have returned 50 abductees, comprising 44 females and 6 males, to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). These individuals were previously held captive by the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern DRC. The handover ceremony took place in Kasindi, North Kivu Province, with Major…