The government of Uganda has opened its doors to foreign investors, inviting them to set up businesses in the Namanve and Mbale industrial parks. While this initiative aims to boost the economy and create jobs, tensions are rising among investors at the Mbale industrial park, where disagreements are beginning to surface. As businesses compete for […]
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi has no kind word for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba following his statements that ruled out any possible civilian Head of State for Uganda after the reign of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Ssenyonyi said that Gen. Muhoozi’s statement is treasonous, more so […]
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba yesterday informed his close to a million followers on X (former twitter) that he will not be on the ballot paper in 2026, as many Ugandans have been anticipating. In three @mkainerugaba tweets, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) said he will instead endorse President Yoweri […]
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier has been sentenced to 13 months in jail for failing to report his subordinate who had sexual intercourse while on duty. The Division Court Martial in Gulu, Chaired by Col. Innocent Tukashaba, heard that the convict, Corporal Charles Drameli, in July 2024 allowed his subordinate, Lance Corporal […]
He said the tragic incident where 57 soldiers were lost in Somalia was attributed to such corruption. Nambooze’s Seat Attracts Tough Challengers Come 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is worried by the increased corruption tendencies and insufficient training which he says are […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked criminal investigators to strengthen their linkage with the population in order to fight corruption better and wipe it out. According to the President, corruption remains a big problem but easy to fight because the local people on ground who are the beneficiaries of public resources being stolen are willing […]
Police investigators and prosecutors have been urged to uphold professionalism, integrity, and human rights in their duties. This call was made by the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, amidst growing concerns about human rights violations, particularly regarding the police’s handling of protests and opposition politicians. Byakagaba’s remarks were delivered at the launch of the […]
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the principal of National Unity Platform (NUP) has informed the country about the circumstances under which he was prematurely discharged from St. Francis Nsambya Hospital where he was admitted on Tuesday after he was allegedly shot at by the Uganda Police. In a statement he issued on his social media platforms, Kyagulanyi […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today promoted the Director of Operations Service, Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Frank Mwesigwa to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. Police spokesperson, Rusoke Kituuma says that AIGP Mwesigwa has been promoted together with other six senior police officers. These include; SCP Bamunoba Ubaldo, SCP Baryamwisaki Felix, SCP […]