Witnesses said the councillor appeared weak during the function before his condition suddenly worsened. Fear and shock gripped residents and leaders in Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono District, after a newly elected councillor collapsed and died shortly after taking his oath of office. The deceased, Henry Kitatta Naggwano, an NRM councillor representing Katente Ward, was on Friday […]
The sudden passing of the student has sparked sadness across campus, with many students expressing disbelief over the incident. Shock and grief have engulfed the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) community following the sudden death of a third-year student who reportedly collapsed while preparing for examinations. The deceased has been identified as Marvin […]
Parliament has in recent years been pushing for increased use of technology to reduce paperwork and improve communication and record management. The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, has revealed that some Members of Parliament in the 12th Parliament do not know how to operate the recently procured iPads distributed by Parliament. Speaking during the rollout […]
UNEB cautioned schools against imposing unauthorized fees on parents under the label of “UNEB fees.” Odongo warned that schools found guilty risk penalties including fines of up to sh40m or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both, as stipulated under the UNEB Act. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has pushed forward the deadline for […]
Semugera was sworn in alongside 48 councillors, marking the beginning of a new legislative term expected to focus on infrastructure development, unity and accountability. Former Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona was all smiles as his strongman, Joseph Bitokote Semugera, who contested on an independent ticket, was sworn in as the new Kyengera […]
The President consequently ordered the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, and the Police Under-Secretary, Mr. Aggrey Wunyi, to go on forced leave for six months pending investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit. President Yoweri Museveni has directed senior officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the […]
Makerere University Library has received a valuable donation of economics books from the family of the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the former Governor of the Bank of Uganda. The donation, made through The Mutebile Foundation (@TheMutebile), comprises Prof. Tumusiime-Mutebile’s personal collection of economics books accumulated over decades of academic excellence and public service. The […]
Nabasa’s release brings to a close weeks of uncertainty surrounding his situation after he was detained in March together with several other senior military officers. Nabbanja Moves Motion to Expand Cabinet Size in New Government Major General Don William Nabasa, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been freed after spending […]
The expansion has significantly increased the number of ministers serving in the Executive, a move which has triggered debate over government expenditure and the size of public administration. Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has tabled a motion before Parliament seeking approval to expand the size of Cabinet and the Executive in the new government […]
“Because of that, my husband doesn’t want to have anything to do with me again, and I did it because of him so he would not cheat,” she added. A woman identified as Doreen has sparked debate on social media after sharing an emotional account of the health complications she says she developed after using […]