President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised fallen MP Cecilia Ogwal describing her as an accomplished woman whose legacy on Uganda’s democratization process and women’s emancipation shall live for centuries to come. The head of state says much as she subscribed to the opposition, her democratic principles were cross-cutting, and that her opinions meant good for all…
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized attempts by Western powers to impose their beliefs on people in foreign territories. The President made the remarks on Thursday while addressing over 33 delegates attending the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference – CSPOC 2024 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. “Stop manipulation and lectures to the societies…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Yoweri Kaguta Museveni monument was constructed by the UPDF in Rushere Town Council Kiruhura district in recognition of his sacrifice in 1966 caused socio-economic transformation of the people of Ankole has been unveiled. President Museveni commended the idea of the…
President Museveni has joined dozens of African leaders who have congratulated DRC President Felix Tshisekedi upon his reelection. “I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Ugandans, to congratulate H.E Felix Tshisekedi on winning the electoral contest in Congo, as announced by the Electoral Commission,” said Museveni on New Year’s Day. “H.E Tshisekedi has positively…
Uganda’s First Lady Janet Museveni has recovered from COVID-19, President Museveni announced on Monday night. “Good news: Maama Janet has defeated Coronavirus,” said Museveni in a statement on X. “This morning, her samples were sent to Mbarara and they were all negative. Thank you for your prayers,” he added. Janet, who doubles as Education Minister, tested…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with Rev. Dr. Ock Soo Park, a South Korean evangelist at his country home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura District. Rev. Dr. Park is the founder of the International Youth Fellowship, a worldwide youth organisation and international NGO based on Christian mindset; aimed at raising leaders with…
President Yoweri Museveni yesterday met the former Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan and the current head of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Popularly known as Hemetti, the General held talks at Museveni’s Rwakitura country home to discuss strategies for ending Sudan’s long-running conflict. President Museveni released a short…
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has put out of action a notorious Commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) who commanded brutal attacks in Kamwenge district, that claimed the lives of Adrine Ngwabiiji, 78, and her two grandchildren. Col. Deo Akiiki, the Deputy UPDF Spokesperson confirmed that the ADF Commander known as Musa Kamusi,…
Somalia has formally joined the East African Community (EAC) after signing the Treaty of Accession on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Kampala at a ceremony presided over by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, who is the Chairperson of the EAC. The signing ceremony was witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni and other Heads of State from…
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have announced the lethal shooting of two suspected rebels linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and apprehended their commander within the Kibale Forest National Park in Kamwenge district. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, UPDF spokesperson, verified the incident during an interview with the Kampala Dispatch. He noted that these rebels had escaped during…
