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Chaos in Parliament as Opposition MPs Throw Tear Gas, Smoke Grenades Inside Chambers

  Serbia’s  parliament descended into chaos on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside the chamber to protest against the government and support demonstrating students. With dozens of lawmakers gathered in the chamber, opposition MPs lit flares and tossed smoke grenades and eggs, while others leapt from their seats to fight […]

Schools Underutilizing Teachers on Payroll: Education Service Commission Validation Report

A significant number of government-paid secondary school teachers in the country are not meeting the required teaching hours. Over half are underutilized, with some not teaching at all, while schools continue to hire additional teachers through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) arrangement. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, a teacher is required to handle […]

Copyright Management System: What this Means to Art Industry

For a long time, Ugandan artists have been frustrated by the low returns from their sweat as their works have never been adequately protected against illegal use. This has meant that artists like musicians, comedians, stage and recording actors, and others have had to rely largely on concerts and hired performances but not the sale of […]

Kyagulanyi Breaks Down While Visiting Injured Supporters By JATT Operatives

The Principal of National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has been heartbroken while visiting some of the party supporters who were on Monday injured by the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force (JATT) and other security agencies on their trail to the rally of Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola. Kyagulanyi had led the party leaders and supporters to […]

NRM’s Sseninde Commend President Museveni For Skilling Youths

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director for Mobilisation, Cadre Identification, Recruitment and Placement, Rosemary Nansubuga Sseninde has urged parents and youth in Kampala to express gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his initiative aimed at equipping ghetto youth with practical skills. “Kampala residents should be wise and vote for NRM and President Museveni in […]

Soldier Shoots Wife Dead for Refusing to Cook Food

A soldier at Kaweweta Basic Military Training School in Nakaseke District fatally shot his wife before attempting to take his own life, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around 3:00pm, according to a police statement issued by Savannah Region Police spokesperson ASP Sam Twiineamazima. The deceased, identified as Kella Kebirungi […]

Gov’t Distances Self From JATT Operatives Brutalising People in Kawempe North By-election 

Government has distanced itself from the violence that has been witnessed during the recent campaigns for the Kawempe North by-elections saying the actions of individuals britalising citizens aren’t state sanctioned and proposed to have the perpetrators held liable for their actions. Right from the day National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer, Erias Luyimbaazo Nalukoola was […]

Speaker of Parliament Among Seeks For Another Term-Declares When to Retire

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among has announced her intention to seek re-election as the Speaker in the 12th Parliament while also revealing plans to retire from active politics after serving a second term. She made the announcement during the 2nd sitting of the Women’s Parliament, where over 400 women leaders gathered to discuss […]

West Buganda Diocese: Church Defends Election of Bishop Close to Retirement

Reverend Canon William Ongeng, the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, has defended the selection of Venerable Reverend Canon Gaster Nsereko as the next Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, despite concerns over his proximity to retirement. Canon Nsereko, who will be consecrated as Bishop on March 30, 2025, is set to turn 60 years […]

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