KIGALI, RWANDA – Atleast 288 Romanian mercenaries fighting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government were captured by M23 rebels in Goma following the city’s fall to the rebel group earlier this week.
President Yoweri Museveni has made a candid revelation during his recent Parish Development Model (PDM) tour in Lira City.While addressing farmers and local leaders, President Museveni emphasized his commitment to
Rebecca Kadaga, the current NRM 2nd national vice chairperson, faces mounting pressure as political rivals prepare to challenge her position in the upcoming party elections. The development emerged during a rally at Kamuli youth center where President Museveni addressed supporters.According
Former Minister Princess Kabakumba Labwoni Masiko has moved on from politics and is now focused on law and public service. She resigned from government in 2011 after facing allegations of misusing Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) equipment for her private radio station, Kings Broadcasti
The Ministry of Works and Transport faces severe financial problems after taking over the Uganda National Roads Authority. Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala told Parliament that his ministry now has a debt of Shs 1.3 trillion from UNRA.According to the Works Minister, the debt grows by Shs
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pill
Parliament's heated debate over the Lubowa Hospital project intensified as Ibrahim Ssemujju of Kira Municipality confronted Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa with damning findings from the site inspection.The clash emerged during Parliament's discussion of an additional UGX53.119 billion funding
Andrew Mwenda is a well-known Ugandan journalist who has played a key role in the political scene of Uganda and East Africa. His career has given him the chance to build close relationships with some of the region’s most powerful leaders, including Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Rwanda’s
In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co
A recent whistleblower report has unveiled alleged widespread mismanagement and corruption within the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), casting a shadow over Uganda’s critical agricultural sector. These revelations come at a time when agricul
