Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu’s international airport. A statement by the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed El-Amine Souef…
The former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) top officials have been granted bail by the Kasangati Chief Magistrate’s Court after spending two weeks in Luzira prison facing charges of manslaughter and negligence. Dorothy Kisaka, the former KCCA Executive Director; Engineer David Luyimbazi, the deputy Executive Director; and Dr. Daniel Okello, the former Director of Public…
The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Plus Bigirimana was on Friday night in a jovial mood as he addressed Judicial Officers at the inaugural Uganda Judicial Officers Association Dinner, held at the beautiful Conference Hall, at the Supreme Court Building. Dr Bigirimana expressed his joy at seeing the dinner take place in the new…
After a challenging three-week detention, a prominent Indian-Swiss businesswoman has been granted bail by a Ugandan Court. However, she remains in Uganda as charges against her persist, despite the lack of evidence. Detained since October 1, 2024, she faced allegations of kidnapping and intent to murder Mr. Menaria, a former employee of the Oswal family.…
In a landmark recognition of Uganda’s digital transformation efforts, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has been awarded the prestigious International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Africa Recognition Award 2024 for her exceptional contributions to digital advancement in the region. The continental award, announced at the annual ICDL Africa…
At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) paid a working visit to the Republic of Uganda on 30th October, 2024. His Excellency Tshisekedi was received at State House, Entebbe, by his host, President Museveni. The…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has recalled their two representatives from the Judicial Service Commission on grounds that they have been there illegally since they were last elected about nine years ago. According to Executive Order Number Two issued by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the representatives include Norah Matovu Winyi and Ruth Sebantindira who was…
The Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) on Friday 25th October 2024 received a new lease of life following the signing of an agreement between the Government of Uganda and Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC), a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event was witnessed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe.…
Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Hon Speaker Annet Anita Among has directed the government to provide the August House with a full 2024 Census report, following public criticism regarding discrepancies in the provisional census data. The speaker emphasized that Parliament needs to thoroughly review the official report to address the discrepancies highlighted by various stakeholders.…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party youth have endorsed Robert Kyagulanyi and asked him to contest for presidency in the 2026 presidential elections. The endorsement was made at the NUP National Youth Convention held at the Jinja Show grounds on October 25, 2024, where the party youth leaders from all over the country had gathered…
