Among the survivors were Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira and Henry Katumba Tamale, who later rose through the ranks to become bishops in the Church of Uganda before retiring from active ministry. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has recounted the 1984 massacre at Namugongo, which also affected Uganda Martyrs’ Seminary […]
At the end of the process, Nampala emerged top with 68.2 percent. Jesica Nassiwa Tushabe finished second with 48.7 percent, while Mary Nakitende polled 45.7 percent. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed Irene Nampala, the sister of the late Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, as its official flag bearer for the upcoming by-election […]
At the end of the process, Nampala emerged top with 68.2 percent. Jesica Nassiwa Tushabe finished second with 48.7 percent, while Mary Nakitende polled 45.7 percent. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed Irene Nampala, the sister of the late Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, as its official flag bearer for the upcoming by-election […]
Hon. Paul Mwiru has been appointed the new opposition Chief Whip, replacing Nambweshe. He will be deputised by Hon. Harrient Nakweede, the Kayunga District Woman MP. The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) for the upcoming 2026–2031 parliamentary term. The announcement has today […]
Despite the proposal, Kaziimba emphasized that the Church respects President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to postpone this year’s celebrations in order to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. The Church of Uganda has asked the government to permit a scaled-down and virtual commemoration of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo following the […]
In a statement that quickly drew reactions online, Muhoozi further said Kabanda would only take up a ministerial position when Richard Todwong also becomes a minister. The Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has defended Kasambya County MP David Kabanda following public debate over his absence from President Yoweri Museveni’s […]
Commissioner for Mines, Ms. Agnes Alana, outlined key aspects of the new framework, describing the buying centers as one-stop hubs expected to attract both local and foreign investment while safeguarding investors and investments. Kassanda Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mike Ssegawa, has urged miners and all stakeholders in the minerals sector to embrace transparency and […]
His close political alignment with powerful figures had raised expectations that he could secure a position in the newly announced cabinet. However, when the list was unveiled, Kabanda’s name was absent. Daudi Kabanda, the outspoken Member of Parliament for Kasambya County, has mysteriously gone silent on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, shortly after the […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet marked by a mix of retained senior officials, redeployments and fresh appointments, with seniorlegislator, Robert Migadde Ndugwa among the notable new entrants. Migadde has been appointed Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in charge of Fisheries, joining a new-look Cabinet announced by the […]
Mukono Resident District Commissioner Hajat Fatuma Ndisaba Nabitaka warned school administrators against hiding learners suspected of having Ebola-related symptoms, saying such actions could put lives at risk and attract closure of institutions. Schools in Mukono District have been cautioned against relaxing Ebola prevention measures following renewed alerts over suspected cases in communities. District health officials […]