The United Nations Secretary General Aantonio Guterres has called for restraint in Uganda in the run up to the elections. This follows reports of more than 45 killed in riots that came after the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. Below is a full statement.. Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on…
Security personnel have arrested another 262 suspects in connection to the protests that rocked the country last week. The protests followed the arrest and detention of Robert Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate. Protests broke out spontaneously across the country and security agencies responded shooting indiscriminately in buildings leaving scores dead. Earlier on joint…
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Nepal to Uganda His Excellency Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has today November, 23, 2020 received the official car to facilitate his diplomatic duties – a Lexus 2020 UBH series with a special color of the number plate and official flag of Nepal. In March this year, Sudhir was appointed the Honorary…
The Defence Forces’ Chiefs of the Republic of South Sudan and Uganda have reiterated their countries’ commitment to fostering peace, security and stability in the region as they advance their common values of Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, and Regional Cooperation. This resolve was made during a bilateral security meeting held at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF)…
The year 2020 has not been an easy one because of the coronavirus pandemic that came with a myriad of travel restrictions. The pandemic prevented many Ugandans from travelling abroad on vacation and many are looking at the local market for options; places where they can go on vacation especially as a family. While Uganda…
“For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” 1st Thessalonians 4:14 Brigadier General Emmy Mulindwa who has been the Acting Deputy Chief of Personnel and Administration of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces has today been laid to…
Bank of Uganda (BoU) lawyers led by Margaret K Kasule have implored their boss, the governor, Prof. Emmanuel Mutebile to personally reach out to the Attorney General William Byaruhanga asking him to urgently constitute a team of excellent government lawyers to join them in arguing and prosecuting their anti-Sudhir Ruparelia appeal case in the Supreme…
National Unity Platform Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, whose arrest this week triggered protests have led to the death of at least 39 people. Bobiwine was released on bail on Friday after being charged with holding rallies likely to spread the coronavirus. Following the violent political and criminal demonstrations, in multiple urban centres…
The Minister of Security, Gen Elly Tumwine has said that the police and other security personnel have a right to kill protesters if they are attacked. Speaking to reporters at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Gen Tumwine said that he had no apologies for anybody who was killed while attacking security forces as they…
Uganda Peoples Defense Force (UPDF) has revealed that it will be carrying out pre-emptive and decisive operations in hot spots for rioters countrywide. Deputy Defence Spokesperson Col Deo Akiiki addressing the country at Uganda Media Centre explained that following the lawlessness that broke out after the arrest by Police of the NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi…
