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Nothing but the truth
By Ambrose Wanagoli The Ministry of Health has announced their plan to recruit a total of 156 health extension workers across Butaleja district, to help boost the fight for the preventable diseases, apparently squeezing especially children and their mothers. James Ocakacon, the Senior Medical Officer, attached to the Ministry of Health, on Tuesday chaired the […]
The President of the East African Law Society, Ramadhan M. Abubakar has issued a statement with regard to denial of a temporary practicing certificate to Martha Wangari Karua, a prominent Kenyan lawyer, to represent jailed retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his colleague Haji Obeid Lutale. In the statement, the East African apex law body has […]
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has hailed the strong ties Uganda is having with Egypt. Gen. Muhoozi made the remarks while meeting with Gen Mohamed Ashraf from Egypt’s General Intelligence Service at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. During the meeting, the CDF praised Uganda’s robust relationship with Egypt, highlighting their […]
The General Court Martial has further remanded Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, to Luzira Prison until January 7, 2025, as they face charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. The remand followed submissions by their legal team, led by Erias Lukwago and Eron Kiiza, who raised several concerns, […]
Bad news for immoral revellers! Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) on Monday banned two popular artists from performing in any function in the country, following the two artistes’ decision to defy summons by authorities to account for the public’s complaints over their vulgar songs. The singers, Gereson Wabuyi known by the stage name of ‘Gravity Omutujju’ […]
The Uganda Law Council has declined to grant a practicing license to Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua Wangari, who sought to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye in a controversial case before the Makindye General Court Martial. Dr. Besigye is charged with illegal possession of ammunition and a firearm in Kenya. In a letter dated December 6th, the […]
As Uganda joins the rest of the World to commemorate the International Human Rights Day, celebrated on 10th December, Kasangati town council leaders have held a rights sensitization retreat at Kasangati town council in Wakiso district. In his facilitation, Wakiso Human Rights Commission chairperson, Elly Kasirye has condemned leaders who neglect observance of human rights of […]
Three people have been knocked dead in Kibuku District. The crash occurred on Sunday along the Mbale Tirinyi-Iganga highway. According to Moses Kityo Mwanga, the Police Commander of Bukedi North, the three who were on a motorcycle number UFU 120U and going to Iganga side from Kibuku were knocked by a vehicle which was from […]
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has instructed long route bus drivers to avoid over speeding with a view to make more than one route during Christmas festivities, and overcharging passengers taking advantage of the big number of travellers to and from upcountry areas. Gen. Katumba was addressing the media on […]
Butabika Mental Psychiatric Hospital has expressed concern about the increase in the number of people living with mental illness. According to Dr. Juliet Nakku, the Executive Director at Butabika Mental Hospital, the most affected patients are now children and youth below the age of 17 years. Dr. Nakku said the hospital, designed for 550 beds, […]
