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NUP Condemns “Silent Abductions” of Its Supporters

NUP Condemns “Silent Abductions” of Its Supporters

The National Unity Platform-NUP has condemned what it calls “silent abductions” of its supporters by security agencies. It has renewed demands for the immediate release of all those whose whereabouts remain unknown.In an interview with Uganda Radio Network-URN, National Unity Platform

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Makerere lecturer with degrees from three continents asks NRM spokesman to match his academic record

Makerere lecturer with degrees from three continents asks NRM spokesman to match his academic record

started, as most of Uganda’s best Twitter arguments do, with a comment that probably should have been left untyped.NRM Director of Information Emmanuel Lumala Dombo made a remark on a post comparing Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo’s cartoons and Bobi Wine’s music to art and comedy. Whateve

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Joel Ssenyonyi Faces Criticism Over LoP Office Budget Amid Transparency Concerns

Joel Ssenyonyi Faces Criticism Over LoP Office Budget Amid Transparency Concerns

Joel SsenyonyiKampala, Uganda – Former Leader of Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi is facing increased public scrutiny over the proposed non-wage budget for the Office of the Leader of Opposition, with critics arguing that his response to concerns has not fully addressed questions of trans

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Museveni raises stakes in Anti-Corruption drive, warns ministers of immediate sackings as 12th Parliament opens

Museveni raises stakes in Anti-Corruption drive, warns ministers of immediate sackings as 12th Parliament opens

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has escalated his anti-corruption campaign with a stern warning to ministers and senior government officials, saying he will not hesitate to dismiss those implicated in corruption, inefficiency, or abuse of office as Uganda’s 12th Parliament begins its term

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Court bars RDCs, security from interfering with bailiffs’work

Court bars RDCs, security from interfering with bailiffs’work

The Constitutional Court has outlawed the practice of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), security agencies and local government officials interfering with the execution of court orders by court bailiffs, declaring such actions illegal.In a landmark judgment, the court ruled that requi

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Nakyobe Warns Prosecutors Against Political Pressure and Abuse of Justice

Nakyobe Warns Prosecutors Against Political Pressure and Abuse of Justice

Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe has cautioned prosecutors against political interference, corruption and abuse of office, warning that unprofessional conduct undermines justice, overcrowds prisons and damages public trust in the legal system.The Head of Public Service and Secretary to

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UCC: Starlink Must Comply with Uganda’s Legal, Regulatory Framework

UCC: Starlink Must Comply with Uganda’s Legal, Regulatory Framework

Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues

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SEMUJJU NGANDA: Mao Making Maximalist Demands Because He Wants A Juicier Ministry from Museveni

SEMUJJU NGANDA: Mao Making Maximalist Demands Because He Wants A Juicier Ministry from Museveni

Semujju Nganda says that Norbert Mao knows he can’t get speakership but he is busy pushing hard and making maximalist demands because he wants to end up getting something big and better from Museveni and general Saleh.Semujju says that Mao is like a man who goes to a friend’s home to a

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Traffic Paralyzed as Arsenal Fans Parade Replica Trophy in Jinja City

Traffic Paralyzed as Arsenal Fans Parade Replica Trophy in Jinja City

JINJA CITY |URN: Jinja city has experienced traffic standoff for close to five hours this Sunday, due to procession by Arsenal fans parading a replica English premier league trophy.Arsenal emerged this year’s English premier league champion after months of a tight chase with closest riva

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Mathias Magoola Flees His Matugga DEI Pharma Factory as Workers go on Strike, Having Taken Four Months Without Pay

Mathias Magoola Flees His Matugga DEI Pharma Factory as Workers go on Strike, Having Taken Four Months Without Pay

The Government of Uganda officially invested up to Shs750bn into the Matugga-based DEI Pharmaceuticals manufacturer, which earned Ugandans a shareholding of 9% in the business. This PPP decision was controversial from the very inception as a significant number of MPs protested and questioned the

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