A man identified as Alfred Byamukama has spent 28 years at Luzira prison without appearing before courts for trial. Parliament’s Human Rights Committee has said his long stay on remand has exposed the persistent pre-trial detention crisis blamed for congestion in Uganda’s prisons. The parliament committee also found that more than a half of the population of […]
The former Koboko Woman Member of Parliament, Margaret Baba Diri is dead. The news of her passing was delivered on Thursday on the floor of Parliament by the Koboko County MP, James Boliba Baba. “Rt. Honourable Speaker, thank you for the privilege and Honorable Members. I regret to inform you that our old colleague, a […]
The management of Rubaga Hospital has finally confirmed the death of Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya. In a statement stamped by the hospital, Ssegirinya died on Thursday January 9, 2025 at 12:10pm. Bank Manager Dies in Bathroom “OFFICIAL STATEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF HON. MUHAMMAD SSEGGIRINYA 9th January, 2025 With deep sorrow, […]
Rubaga Hospital has refuted the allegations that Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya is dead. However, the hospital has said that Ssegirinya is “brain dead” and “all his organs have shut down!” The acting executive director for Rubaga Hospital, Sr. Dr. Grace Nannyondo said that though Ssegirinya is brain dead and all his organs […]
Many Ugandans view Members of Parliament (MPs) as service providers, despite the official focus of their role being representation. Concerns over transparency and accountability have recently heightened public discussions about MPs’ responsibilities. According to the 2024 Sauti za Wananchi report by Twaweza-Uganda, 64% of citizens see MPs as communicators, responsible for voicing citizens’ needs to the government […]
The Kilak North MP, Anthony Akol has asserted that he never inflicted so much injury to Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake to warrant his being admitted to Nsambya hospital, explaining that after their scuffle, Zaake stood up and jumped up and down; Akol wondered if some other people took advantage of the brawl and punished Zaake […]
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga has dismissed as untrue, claims that Baganda have turned the debate on whether the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) should be merged with the mother ministry or not, into a tribal confrontation. “They are now blaming us (Baganda) for allegedly waging a tribal confrontation battle, but sincerely speaking, who ignited the tribal […]
As the debate on whether to merge or not to merge the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) through rationalization of government agencies and public expenditure (RAPEX) policy rages on, it has ignited far reaching statements from both Buganda and Uganda governments. In the latest development, Buganda […]
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga is dismayed by the dissolving of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) saying it is a direct punishment to Baganda. “The Kingdom of Buganda has severally advised against scrapping UCDA since it superintends coffee production, upon which nearly two million Ugandan households depend on it,” said Mayiga in […]
Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the former Leader of the opposition in parliament has said next week he will be ready to seek leave of parliament to introduce a private member’s bill to cause electoral and constitutional amendments. The amendments among others will reduce the number of MPs. Speaking to reporters on Friday at Parliament, the Nyendo […]