One of the most tragic incidents involved seven members of the same family who lost their lives in a road traffic crash that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 27th December, at approximately 4:30 a.m., at Njagalakasayi along the Masaka–Mbarara Highway in Lwengo District. The festive season has ended with a mix of relief […]
Nine presidential candidates participated in the election, although the major opposition challengers who stood a real chance were barred on technicalities. Guinea has restricted access to popular social media platforms TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook as the country awaits final results from Sunday’s presidential election. Internet watchdog NetBlocks reported disruptions via major providers Orange and MTN. […]
The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Hellen Seku has sounded a warning about the dangers of quick loans, citing examples of riders who sold land to service debts. “Bodaboda riders usually deposit 1 million shillings and get a bodaboda on a loan but end up paying sh12m, more than […]
Dr. Sarah Bireete, Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, has been arrested and is currently in police custody, according to the Uganda Police Force. The reasons behind her arrest and potential charges are still unknown, with authorities stating that investigations are ongoing. As a prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Dr. Bireete has […]
For Mukono district, 355,000 were the registered voters of whom, 191,000 turned up for voting. Out of those, 48,000 voted for Museveni and 134,000 for Kyagulanyi. The NRM Secretariat has expressed disappointment with mobilizers in Greater Mukono for the party’s poor performance in the 2021 elections. The NRM director of mobilization, Rosemary Nansubuga Sseninde criticized […]
The Rwenzori Region police have dismissed claims of attempted kidnap made by James Byamukama, an aspirant for Member of Parliament, Mwege South Constituency. Byamukama alleged that he was nearly kidnapped by individuals in civilian attire at a Fort Portal hotel, but police investigations found no evidence to support his claim. According to Rwezori Region Police […]
Alupo, who secured 84,994 votes (88.8%) in the NRM primaries, thanked her supporters and pledged to work with Anuken for the district’s development. The Vice President, Rtd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel has been declared unopposed as the Woman Member of Parliament for Katakwi District, following the withdrawal of her only challenger, Angella Anuken, an […]
The RDC praised Love Without Boundaries for their accountability and visibility, unlike some NGOs and CBOs that fail to deliver. Mukono Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hajat Fatuma Ndisaba has called for increased sensitization on the legal provisions protecting disabled children, citing gross abuse of their natural rights. Ndisaba made the appeal while handing over Christmas […]
Lwandasa cautioned against acts that could fuel hatred and violence, stressing that elections should be conducted with tolerance, respect, and dialogue. As Uganda gears up for general elections, Bishop Dr. Samuel Lwandasa has called on Christians to uphold the values of peace, reconciliation, and love, emphasizing that these virtues are crucial for national unity and […]
The government plans to construct at least ten sports facilities within 18 months to support AFCON hosting and long-term sports growth. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially opened the Hoima City Stadium, a state-of-the-art sports complex built in a record 12 months by Turkish firm Summa International Construction Company Inc. The $129m facility is a […]
