Rev Fr Vincent Rogers Kabuye Mukasa, the former Rector of Kisubi Seminary, has been appointed one of the Vicar Generals of Kampala Archdiocese. Rev Fr Charles Male Ssentumbwe, the Chancellor, announced the appointment in a letter dated February 22 to all priests and the lay faithful in the archdiocese “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I […]
Singer Priscilla Zawedde, popularly known as Azawi, has urged President Museveni to adopt a more relaxed lifestyle for the sake of his longevity. Azawi believes that President Museveni could benefit from emulating his Rwandan counterpart, President Paul Kagame, who frequently participates in sports events and music concerts. The Swangz Avenue artist remarked that engaging in […]
President Yoweri Museveni has said it is not true that the Ugandan army UPDF has deployed troops in Eastern Congo to help the Congo government fight the M-23 rebels. STATEMENT IN FULL I need to clarify one misinformation I saw on Al-Jazeera TV, the other night. There was an item that said that Uganda had […]
The image being circulated of the President Museveni handing an envelope to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu at Kyankwanzi in 2016/2017 is being misrepresented. At the time, he was the Bishop of Mityana Diocese, and the envelope contained a donation of UGX 5 million that President […]
Security personnel have raided and cordoned off the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters. The personnel comprising of the police, army and operatives from the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce-JATT also sealed off the party’s leadership training centre in Kmawokya. Acting Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, said the raid follows videos that […]
POLICE CONDUCTS SEARCH ON ILLEGAL MILITARY TRAINING AT NATIONAL UNITY PLATFORM PREMISES 1. Following reports of unauthorized military drills at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kavule and their premise in Kamwokya in Kampala City, the Uganda Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has mounted a coordinated security operation. 2. Our […]
The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has today arrived in Nairobi to attend a high-level meeting of East African Community (EAC) military chiefs. The gathering aims at addressing the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict has threatened regional security. […]
Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court today. Besigye, who has been on hunger strike in protest of his continued detention, was brought to court in a wheelchair but appeared determined during the brief session. Besigye, who has been outspoken against government policies, […]
Speaker Anita Annet Among has asked the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja to consider including a provision in Parliament’s budget to cover medical treatment abroad and burial expenses for former MPs, saying the demands for these items are overwhelming Parliament. She made the remarks during yesterday’s plenary sitting while reacting to a request by Phyllis Chemutai […]
Uganda’s veteran politician and four-time presidential candidate, Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye is destined to remain in custody beyond today, Friday, February 21, following the State’s decision to file fresh charges against him. Dr. Besigye and his associate Haji Obeid Lutale, have had a treason charge added on their earlier charges, marking a significant escalation […]