Nabasa’s release brings to a close weeks of uncertainty surrounding his situation after he was detained in March together with several other senior military officers. Nabbanja Moves Motion to Expand Cabinet Size in New Government Major General Don William Nabasa, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been freed after spending […]
The expansion has significantly increased the number of ministers serving in the Executive, a move which has triggered debate over government expenditure and the size of public administration. Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has tabled a motion before Parliament seeking approval to expand the size of Cabinet and the Executive in the new government […]
“Because of that, my husband doesn’t want to have anything to do with me again, and I did it because of him so he would not cheat,” she added. A woman identified as Doreen has sparked debate on social media after sharing an emotional account of the health complications she says she developed after using […]
Among the survivors were Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira and Henry Katumba Tamale, who later rose through the ranks to become bishops in the Church of Uganda before retiring from active ministry. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has recounted the 1984 massacre at Namugongo, which also affected Uganda Martyrs’ Seminary […]
At the end of the process, Nampala emerged top with 68.2 percent. Jesica Nassiwa Tushabe finished second with 48.7 percent, while Mary Nakitende polled 45.7 percent. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed Irene Nampala, the sister of the late Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, as its official flag bearer for the upcoming by-election […]
At the end of the process, Nampala emerged top with 68.2 percent. Jesica Nassiwa Tushabe finished second with 48.7 percent, while Mary Nakitende polled 45.7 percent. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed Irene Nampala, the sister of the late Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, as its official flag bearer for the upcoming by-election […]
Hon. Paul Mwiru has been appointed the new opposition Chief Whip, replacing Nambweshe. He will be deputised by Hon. Harrient Nakweede, the Kayunga District Woman MP. The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) for the upcoming 2026–2031 parliamentary term. The announcement has today […]
Despite the proposal, Kaziimba emphasized that the Church respects President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to postpone this year’s celebrations in order to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. The Church of Uganda has asked the government to permit a scaled-down and virtual commemoration of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo following the […]
In a statement that quickly drew reactions online, Muhoozi further said Kabanda would only take up a ministerial position when Richard Todwong also becomes a minister. The Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has defended Kasambya County MP David Kabanda following public debate over his absence from President Yoweri Museveni’s […]
Commissioner for Mines, Ms. Agnes Alana, outlined key aspects of the new framework, describing the buying centers as one-stop hubs expected to attract both local and foreign investment while safeguarding investors and investments. Kassanda Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mike Ssegawa, has urged miners and all stakeholders in the minerals sector to embrace transparency and […]