President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Zeija Flavian as the New Deputy Chief Justice. Justice Zeija replaces Justice Richard Buteera who clocked his retirement age. Justice Zeija is appointed along with Muzamiru Kibeedi Mutangula as a Justice to the Supreme Court and eight Court of Appeal Justices. Justice Zeija has been serving as the […]
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kawempe has unanimously endorsed music artist Sadat Mukiibi, alias Khalifa Aganaga, as their candidate for the Kawempe North constituency by-election. The FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo says that since the constituency fell vacant, party leaders have been searching for a suitable candidate. “When a constituency falls vacant, leaders begin […]
The Police are investigating circumstances under which a 17-year-old Senior Three Student set herself on fire and later died from Kiruddu Hospital in Kampala. The deceased is identified as Carnelian Maria Ndagire who was a student of Mpoma Girls School at Nama in Mukono district. Ndagire is said to have burnt herself from her […]
Two head teachers in Tororo have been chased away by angry parents and local councilors of Mukujju Sub-county over poor performance in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). They were joined by councilors from Tororo District. The affected head teachers, Beatrice Apadet of Odikai Primary School and Martin Odeke of Morkiswa Primary School in Kisoko sub-county […]
In a bid to improve the quality of education in Mukono Municipality, the Mukono Teachers Association has confirmed a refresher training for teachers this month, aimed at enhancing their performance at the primary level. The training, scheduled for February 21, is a direct response to concerns raised about some schools’ disappointing performance in the recent […]
The Judicial Service Commission has dismissed Masaka Deputy Registrar Cissy Mudhasi Kawuma and Chief Magistrate Ruth Nabaasa for misconduct. According to the statement issued by the Judicial Service Commission, Mudhasi was dismissed for abusing her judicial authority by ordering the attachment of the accounts belonging to Makerere University, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, and a private […]
Betty Amongi, the Gender, Labor, and Social Development Minister, has officially registered as a voter in Lira City East Division, marking the beginning of her quest for the City Woman parliamentary seat. Amongi, who serves as the incumbent Oyam South Parliamentary seat was accompanied by her husband and the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president, Jimmy James […]
Rt. Rev. Julius Caesar Nina Otim, the Bishop of the Diocese of West Lango, has issued a stern warning ahead of the 2026 general polls, banning religious leaders from engaging in partisan politics. Bishop Nina addressed Heads of Laity drawn from all Parishes and Archdeaconries within the Diocese of West Lango in a one-day conference […]
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi has been warned to pack and get going when the going is still good as his foes, the M23 rebels are swearing to take the capital of Kinshasa any moment. This was contained in a press briefing addressed by rebel commander Cornellie Nangaa and M23 […]
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema on Friday met and held fruitful discussions with the Makerere University Students’ Guild leadership. During the meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema acknowledged the role of the students’ Guild, saying that at the unit they are delighted to see […]