A group of environmentalists under the Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (BCF) is mooting for the enactment of punitive ordinances against actions that lead to wetlands destruction in Masaka sub-region. Antonio Kalyango, the BCF Executive Director observes that many local governments are failing to customize and effectively enforce provisions of the National Environment Act 2019, hence the […]
For the 83-year-old Yosam Kagolo, travelling on the newly paved road to nearby towns is more than just a convenience but a symbol of progress and opportunity. Kagolo, a seasoned trader in the Ngwedo trading center of Buliisa district in rural mid-Western Uganda, vividly remembers the challenges before the Chinese built the 159-km road through […]
The security agencies have today May 23, 2024 confirmed the arrest of Anthony Twinomujuni a.k.a Bobi Young, one of the National Unity Platform (NUP) principal’s bodyguards. Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says Bobi Young was arrested from his home located at Mutungo Zone II in Nakawa Division Kampala. Onyango reveals that upon his […]
All Pioneer buses that had occupied part of the Mandela National Stadium grounds in Namboole have been removed in preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifying games. Uganda Cranes was recently cleared to use the stadium to host their qualifying matches against Botswana and Algeria next month, and efforts are underway to ensure the stadium […]
The police in Kyenjojo district are holding a 43-year-old materialistic man who connived with a stepmother to marry off his 16-year-old daughter. Baram Barugahara, the Minister of State for Youth and Children has identified the suspect as Vianney Ruhuga and the victim only identified as Scovia, a student of Kyebambe Girls Secondary School. Barugahara said […]
The Police in Busoga North region have issued a statement explaining the day’s running battles with National Unity Platform (NUP) Principal Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu together with his supporters. Mike Kasadha, the Busoga North region Police spokesperson has confirmed arrest of 10 NUP supporters who were among the team that went on to organize NUP political […]
Police in Kiira region have arrested two brothers, for allegedly masterminding machete attacks in different parts of the country. The suspects Isa Kalulu and Khalid Kalulu, all residents of Kabi zone, in Buwenge town council, in Jinja district were arrested on Tuesday and are currently detained at Buwenge Police Station. Detectives mounted a search in […]
Omulabirizi w’e Namirembe, Moses Banja abaali obuweereza bwe butandise okukaawa, abalowooza okubeera abanene okusinga ye oba okusinga obulabirizi abasitukiddemu era bamutenda bukambwe. Wiiki ewedde, ono yagobye kkwaya ya Lutikko y’e Namirembe ebadde engundiivu n’asaba bammemba baayo bade ebbali n’abateekako n’olukiiko lubanoonyerezeeko. Omulabirizi Banja teyakomye okwo, era yasiguukuludde n’abamu ku baawule ababadde boogerwako ng’ab’amaanyi era abaazimba […]
Abaweereza mu kkanisa ku mitendera egy’enjawulo mu bulabirizi bw’e Mukono beekubidde enduulu eri omukulembeze w’eggwanga, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ne bamusaba ayambe ensi akome ku Minisita omubeezi ow’eby’ettaka Sam Mayanja gwe bagamba nti asusse okulengezza bakulembeze banne nga kati asitukidde mu b’ekkanisa. Bano bagamba nti Minisita Mayanja n’ekolaye ey’emirimu etuuse okwongera okudibaga emisango gy’ettaka n’enkaayana kuba […]
Kyambogo University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government to transform one of its football pitches into a modern training facility for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. The facility, located near the university’s main building, will be one of ten training venues developed for the continental tournament. According to […]