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Parliament Summons Foreign Affairs Minister ‘Kutesa’ To Explain Rampant Killings Of Ugandans In Rwanda

The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has summoned the Minister for Foreign Affairs Sam Kutesa to explain to the house the growing tension between Uganda and Rwanda. Her summons come in the wake of reports that three Ugandans were shot and killed in Rwanda over the weekend plus the ongoing arrests of some…

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Leader Of Opposition Ochan,4 MPs Sleep In Parliament over Mafia Death threats

The Leader of Opposition together with other opposition members of Parliament are spending Tuesday night in the chambers of parliament over continued assassination attempts on their lives. Hon. Bety Oal Ochan raised a concern during plenary chaired by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga where she said that Hon. Katusabe Godfrey (FDC) was assaulted and tortured by police…

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Police Arrests Dr.Besigye At Mbale FDC Anniversary Celebrations

Police in Mbale, eastern Uganda has blocked Forum for the Democratic Change’s (FDC) belated 15th-anniversary celebrations at Mpumude playground. FDC marked 15 years on December 6, 2019, with national celebrations at Mandela National Stadium-Namboole. Party members in Mbale had planned to hold regional belated celebrations of the party’s anniversary but police blocked the event on grounds…

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Police Foil FDC Meeting In Meeting

Police commanded by ASP Ssekalema Shaban, the OC Station has blocked and dispersed an FDC Leaders meeting that was organised at Gwaniika Village, Nabingola Sub County, Kasambya constituency at Home Land Organic Gardens. Deputy President Owek Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo had led a delegation of leaders from Buganda Region including Vice Chairman Kibuka Mukalazi, Mrs. Ssebuwufu…

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M7 Blocks 28 NRM Rebel Mps From Attending NRM Delegates Conference

The 28 NRM MPs who voted against the bill to remove presidential age limits will not be allowed to attend incoming National Resistance Movement general meetings slated for 2nd and3rd of february. The dissident MPs include James Acidiri (Maracha East), Monicah Amoding (Kumi District), Norah Bigirwa (Buliisa District Woman), Johnson Muyanja Senyonga (Mukono South), Everlyn…

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Police Fire Expired Poisonous Teargas As MP Ssekikubo Is Granted Bail

Lwemiyaga County Legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has been released by Masaka Court on a Shs10m non-cash Bail after being charged with attempted murder, assault, illegal possession of firearms, among other charges. However, Ssekikubo’s release was overshadowed by police firing teargas to prevent his jubilant supports carrying the MP through Masaka town. However, eyewitnesses and victims has…

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Kampala Alternative Youth Activists Arrested For Protesting Against Corruption

Police have arrested over twenty youth activists who have been demonstrating this morning on streets of Kampala against the increasing corruption cases in the country. The campaign dubbed; “The real anti-corruption walk” was part of the launched black Monday, a citizen led campaign to fight against corruption. The youth have been demonstrating while giving out…

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EC Petitions Supreme Court Challenging Dismissal Of Six MPs

The Electoral Commission has filed an application in the Supreme court seeking to stay the execution of the recent Constitutional court ruling which dismissed the election of six MPs in the newly created municipalities. Last year’s judgement affected Apac Municipality MP Patrick Ocan, Sheema Municipality MP Dr Elioda Tumwesigye, Ibanda Municipality MP Tarsis Rwaburindore Bishanga, Nebbi…

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