The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds are loans and not grants. Musasizi said this while responding to a matter of national importance raised by Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament,…
The President of Uganda Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been applauded for building a strong foundation leading to a strong, reliant, disciplined and professional Army – the Uganda People’s Defence Forces During the launch of the 16th Edition of The CDF – Cup Tournament ,the DRCC Central Division Mr Businge Emmanuel commended the UPDF for…
By URN Mario Lotyang Lokaino, a resident of Kethimer village was shot dead on Saturday at around 8:00 pm in Lokitelebu trading center by the armed warriors suspected to be Jie. This comes when the sub-region is currently experiencing relative peace after the series of security operations against criminal elements and the security peace dialogues.…
Two Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) generals have died on Kampala-Masaka road accident near Lukaya trading centre. Brig Gen (Retired) Kyambadde and Brig Gen Fred Twinamatsiko, who served as the Director of Training and Doctrine for Land Forces, tragically lost their lives on Saturday morning. According to Col Deo Akiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, the…
Three nude anti-corruption protestors , Norah Kobusingye, Kemitoma Kyenzibo, and Praise Aloikin Opoloje, have been released on non-cash bail by the Buganda Road Court. While appearing before Court on September 12, 2024, the protestors were granted bail after its application hearing. On September 2, 2024, the naked protestors took to the street of Kampala, significantly…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has seized nine aircraft that were abandoned at Entebbe International Airport. These various types of aircraft were left by their owners, leading to concerns about safety and environmental hazards. Vianney Luggya, the spokesperson of UCCA confirmed the September 10, 2024, action stating that it aims to address safety and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned leaders to be mindful of their health, as their sudden passing will be a loss to the country. Museveni, who was eulogising the former Minister of Sate for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, at Parliament said a leader’s death creates problems and leaves a gap that…
Members of parliament have renewed the call to combat the rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which are claiming lives as Parliament paid glowing tribute to the late State Minister of Defence, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. The late Hon. Nyirabashitsi, who was also the Kisoro District Woman Representative in Parliament, died of a heart attack, on…
The community’s response, particularly the actions of a concerned neighbor who alerted officials underscores the importance of vigilance in looking out for one another, and Malo encouraged the other locals to do the same to the neighbors. The body of the deceased identified as Chrizesto Mutebi, a soldier with the Reserve Force was discovered on…
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei’s ex-boyfriend dies following a violent incident that also led to her own tragic death. Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is mourning yet another tragic loss as her ex-boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, has passed away in a Kenyan hospital. This comes shortly after Cheptegei herself succumbed to injuries from a brutal assault that shook…
