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Uganda has launched a paramilitary force to enforce environmental laws and avert related crimes in the country, authorities said on Friday. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the state-owned environmental watchdog, said that the Environment Protection Force (EPF) was formed in line with the country’s laws. The force will perform functions such as 24-hour surveillance […]
Uganda on Friday experienced a nationwide power blackout for a better part of the afternoon, bringing several businesses to a standstill across the country. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) announced via its official X handle, formerly Twitter that the nationwide power blackout followed a load rejection test at Karuma Hydro Power Plant. “Uganda Electricity […]
Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze Bakireke has bowed down to the pressure mounted by the National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who gave Greater Mukono legislators subscribing to their party an ultimatum of 24 hours to sign the censure motion or face the wrath of their electorate. Nambooze has today signed the censure motion, […]
Ab’akakiiko akavunanyizibwa ku butonde bw’ensi wamu n’abakulembeze mu disitulikiti y’e Wakiso bakiguddeko abasima omusenyu mu nnyanja mu bitundu by’e Kasanje bwe babalabyeko ne bassaako kakokola tondeka nnyuka kwossa okuyiwa entuumu z’omusenyu mu kubo okubalemesa okutuuka mu kifo kino awaateekebwa aguuma wamu n’ebimotoka ebiyiikuula omusenyu okuva mu nnyanja Nalubaale. Ssentebe w’akakiiko akavunanyizibwa ku butonde bw’ensi era […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo has withdrawn charges of inciting violence against businessman and politician Abdul Kiyimba and his son Hamuza Kiyimba before the Law Development Center Court. The allegations against Kiyimba the former Mayor of Kyengera Town Council were that on November 24, 2023 at Gadaffi Mosque Old Kampala Parish Central […]
President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to ‘crush’ public servants and political leaders that steal Government money, as he steps up his fight against corruption. “I have been getting good information about corrupt actors among the public servants but also among the political actors. With some evidence, we shall crush these traitors,” Museveni threatened. In his […]
The Makerere University Staff Appeals Tribunal has overturned a decision by the university’s Appointments Board to deny law Professor, John Jean Barya, a post-retirement contract. The Tribunal, chaired by the newly appointed chairperson, Dr Henry Onoria, also awarded Prof. Barya sh100m in general damages and directed the board to reconsider the decision, which was considered […]
The residents of Sebei region have cried out for police to investigate the incident that has involved the shooting to death one of them who was found cutting grass for animals in a National Park by the game ranger. The residents have identified the deceased as Markos Kipsang from Bukwo. It is alleged that Kipsang […]
Police in Njeru Municipality are holding three event organizers of the three-day Vumbula Uganda event for failure to pay the service providers. Hellen Butoto, the Ssezibwa Region Police Commander has confirmed the arrest of three event organizers of Vumbula Uganda. Butoto has however declined to name the suspects who are currently detained at Njeru Police […]
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has praised Italy’s significant contribution to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, describing it as a “shining example” of international cooperation. Speaking at the 78th Italian National Day at the Ambassador’s residence in Kampala, Tayebwa who was the Guest of Honor, acknowledged Italy’s support in various sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and […]
