The office of the Speaker must also be understood within this constitutional framework. Article 82 provides for the election of the Speaker, whose duty is to preside over proceedings and ensure order. The office is intended to serve the House, not to dominate it. Whose House Is It Anyway? Reasserting the People’s Authority in Uganda’s […]
Mubiru was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital in critical condition but died the following day despite receiving intensive medical care. Police in Mukono District have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of radiography specialist Peter Mubiru, a case that has sparked public outrage and renewed concern over rising violent crime in the […]
Sources say that the OC CID reportedly locked the victim inside his room, attempted to sexually assault her, and hid her under the bed before she was later rescued. Police in North Kyoga Region have arrested one of its own, the OC CID of Kole District, Dickens Louis Ebong, over an alleged case of attempted […]
In response, Minister Magyezi acknowledged the issues and signaled a shift toward a more consultative and measured approach. The government has moved to ease tensions surrounding the ongoing enforcement of urban trade order regulations, following mounting concerns from religious leaders over its impact on places of worship. During a high-level meeting convened by Raphael Magyezi, […]
Public health officials fear that sustained price increases could weaken HIV prevention programmes, particularly those reliant on free or subsidised condom distribution. Efforts to combat HIV/AIDS could face a serious setback as condom prices rise sharply on the global market, driven by supply disruptions linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Health experts warn […]
Police have since taken the suspect into custody and launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. A female police officer is fighting for her life at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor following a brutal stabbing incident in Gulu City that has sent shockwaves through the community. The officer, whose identity has not yet […]
The directive has raised concern among members of the religious community, particularly within Pentecostal churches, which leaders say have been most affected by the recent enforcement measures. Mbarara City authorities have issued a final 90-day ultimatum to religious leaders to demolish all churches constructed in wetlands, drainage channels, and road reserves. The directive was announced […]
Tumwebaze’s killing, which shocked the university community and residents of Mukono, occurred on February 12 under disturbing circumstances. The murder case of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the former Director of Students’ Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), has been adjourned to May 6, as investigations into her killing continue. The suspect, Dak Hussien Taewaiko, a casual […]
According to journalists present, DPC Oyee indicated that Nameere had directly influenced the arrest after Bwekumbule was linked to viral videos containing allegations against her. Justine Nameere, the recently court-declared Masaka City Woman MP, is at the centre of a growing controversy following the arrest and detention of journalists and social media users linked to […]
The incident has raised fresh concerns about medical preparedness and safety standards at football venues in Uganda, particularly for top-flight matches where player welfare is expected to be a priority. Disturbing scenes unfolded at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Tuesday night after an injured NEC FC player was left stranded due to a malfunctioning ambulance during […]