Another resident, Cissy Namirembe, said persistent livestock theft had discouraged many families from rearing chickens and goats, noting that thieves now steal animals even in broad daylight. Residents of Kituba Village in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, have challenged their newly elected Local Council I (LCI) chairperson, Robert Wamala, to prioritise tackling crime, illegal land evictions, […]
Fr. Ssekiziyivu also encouraged Christians to regularly receive the Sacrament of Penance, saying it spiritually prepares believers to worthily receive the Holy Eucharist and strengthens their relationship with God. Rev. Fr. Michael Ssekiziyivu, the Curate of St. Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, has called on Christians to uphold modest dressing whenever they attend church, saying […]
Authorities have urged transport operators, drivers and passengers to support the enforcement measures, emphasizing that adherence to traffic regulations is essential for protecting lives on the country’s roads. The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified enforcement operations against public service vehicles (PSVs), impounding 51 buses in the past week as part of efforts […]
Beyond theory, the handbook provides practical tools such as official registers, administrative forms, meeting templates, a 12-month village transformation calendar, and simplified explanations of key legislation, including the Succession Act and the Marriage Act, making it an accessible reference for both newly elected and serving village leaders. Ugandan journalist, community leader and Deputy Resident District […]
Defending District and City Service Commissions is not an attempt to shield corruption. Rather, it is a recognition that decentralization remains one of Uganda’s most effective governance principles when supported by strong institutions. The Uganda Local Governments Association position on District and City Service Commissions as a Formidable Approach to Effective Decentralization in Uganda. A […]
“We also congratulate Acting Major General Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru on his deserved appointment and promotion. We also wish him good luck in his new duties,” the statement added. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brig Gen […]
Despite the progress, Mayemba said the school continues to grapple with inadequate infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, limited science laboratory space, insufficient staff accommodation and understaffing. Namakwa Senior Secondary School on Friday celebrated 50 years of existence with a thanksgiving service marked by reflections on its achievements, calls for greater investment in education and renewed appeals for […]
Police urged institutions organizing school trips and sporting activities to ensure that children are transported in roadworthy vehicles that comply with traffic laws, noting that enforcement operations will continue across the country to curb dangerous practices and protect road users. Traffic Police at the New Nile Bridge checkpoint in Jinja on Sunday intercepted a taxi […]
Kananura also warned drivers against dangerous overtaking, saying such behaviour could trigger additional crashes and worsen congestion. Traffic along the Kampala–Jinja Highway was temporarily disrupted on Saturday night after a trailer caught fire in Mabira Forest, Buikwe District, blocking part of the busy roadway and causing long traffic delays. According to the Traffic Police spokesperson, […]
He noted that the increasing financial burden associated with marriage is forcing many young people to postpone or avoid marriage altogether, contrary to the cultural values the ceremony was meant to uphold. Bishop Kakooza Urges Parents to Nurture Priestly Vocations as Lugazi Diocese Ordains 13 Priests, Six Deacons President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has criticized the […]
