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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 […]

JATT Operatives Arrest MPS Nkunyingi, Nyeko & a Host of Other NUP Activists 

  Over 20 supporters of Kawempe North NUP candidate Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola including two Member of Parliament, Muwada Nkunyingi (Kyadondo East) and Derrick Nyeko (Makindye East) are allegedly detained at Wandegeya Police Station following their arrest in the ongoing scuffle between NUP supporters and operatives of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force (JATT). The detainees were […]

Anti-Corruption Court Grants Bail to Accountant General in Sh60bn Case

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to six out of the nine government officials implicated in causing a financial loss of 60 billion shillings through the manipulation of payment systems. The court, presided over by Justice Lawrence Gidudu, granted bail to the six on Monday, with the amounts ranging from 20 million shillings to […]

Maj. Bilal Katamba Named Acting Deputy UPDF Spokesperson

Maj. Bilal Katamba has been named the Acting Deputy Defence Public Information Officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He replaces Col. Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, who was appointed the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, last week. Col Akiiki confirmed Maj Katamba’s appointment and urged the media to offer him […]

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