President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given a green light to the operationalization of the copyright management system, a program aimed at strengthening the intellectual property rights and providing better protection for the creatives in the country. “When the tape recorders came, the main problem was recording someone’s song on the radio and multiplying it for […]
Public Finance Management experts have urged African governments to take deliberate steps to improve tax-to-GDP ratios, manage public debt responsibly, and intensify the fight against corruption through effective Public Finance Management (PFM) reforms. Speaking at the second edition of the Public Finance Management Conference for Africa, which took place from February 18 to 20, 2025, […]
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has taken custody of Brigadier-General Ezechiel Gakwerere, a senior intelligence chief of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and a fugitive wanted for genocide crimes. The handover was carried out by the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) at the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu district, […]
According to indicators, all odds are that Ugandans are destined for a big showdown between the two giant contenders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and leading opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), come March 13, 2025, the D-day for Kawempe North by-elections. Ten aspirants have been given a green light by the Electoral Commission (EC) […]
Omubaka wa Pulezidenti mu distulikiti y’e Rakai yafuuse emboozi era ekisekererwa olw’engeri gye yalabise ng’azze okutawulula abeekalakaasi. Sarah Kiyimba nga ye mubaka wa gavumenti (RDC) e Rakai, yamazeeko abalabi ebyewungula bwe yazze ng’atagala, ng’awunya k’alidde era ng’awoggana mu ngeri eyamulabisizza ng’ekitagasa bwe yabadde ayogera eri abantu abaabadde beekalakaasa n’ab’eby’okwerinda omuli aba poliisi n’abasirikale b’amkomera. Obuzibu […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has threatened to ban Kenya’s newspaper, The Standard from selling in Uganda. Gen. Muhoozi through his X handle this evening has accused The Standard of abusing him through their publications, saying they might have thought of making a lot […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Col Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, his military assistant. Col Akiiki has been the deputy Spokesperson of Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF). Col Akiiki confirmed his appointment and stated: “Good afternoon, Comrades and members of the Fourth Estate. It is a bright Sunny Friday on this […]
Members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) have announced plans to demonstrate at the Kenyan High Commission in Kampala next week, protesting what they call unfair media treatment of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. First Son Muhoozi is the chairman of the PLU, a so-called civic organisation created within the ambits of […]
Authorities in Mukono district have announced a temporary suspension of swimming lessons in schools and public pools as a preliminary measure to curb the spread of Mpox. The suspension has been declared by the Mukono deputy Resident District Commissioner, Hassan Kasibante. According to Kasibante, the decision follows a rise in Mpox cases, with 158 infections […]
Oluvanyuma lw’okusunsula abayizi abagenda mu S5 okuggwa, agamu ku masomero amagundiivu gafulumizza ebisale kwe gagenda okuyingiriza abayizi mu S5. Wabula ebisale bino birese bangi nga bakutte ku mimwa, n’abamu tebamanyi oba abaana baabwe banaasobola okusoma olw’embeera y’eby’enfuna eya kanaayokya ani egenda mu maaso mu ggwanga. Mu masomero agasinze okupaluusa ebisale g’ego agali mu masekkati g’eggwanga, […]