President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.
General Edward Katumba Wamala, a notable Ugandan military officer and former Minister of Works and Transport, survived a dramatic assassination attempt on June 1, 2021.The attack occurred on Kisota Road in Kisaasi, Kampala, as Wamala was on his way to a family member's funeral.Tragi
Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Visa, has launched three new premium card solutions—Infinite, Signature, and Business Credit Cards—designed to cater to the unique needs of affluent and business customers.The Infinite Card, a globally recognized ultra-premium debit or credit card,
In 2023, the Kenyan government had already directed TikTok to enhance content moderation and establish a local office to oversee its operationsThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered TikTok to immediately remove all sexual content involving minors
Civil society stakeholders have called for stronger human rights safeguards in Uganda’s digital transformation journey, warning of potential exclusion and privacy risks.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kampala organised by Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Eliz
The scorching heat wave that has gripped Uganda in recent weeks is expected to subside by mid-March, paving the way for the long-awaited rainy season, officials from the Uganda Meteorological Authority and the Ministry of Water and Environment have announced.Speaking at a press briefing at
President Museveni has commissioned the $81 million Kampala Flyover, urging city residents to stop littering and maintain cleanliness in the capital.The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday afternoon, marked a significant milestone in improving Kampala’s infrastructure and easi
Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on the government to allocate a dedicated budget for vulnerable children and street kids, emphasizing the urgency of addressing their welfare.Speaking at Masuulita Children’s Village in Wakiso District, Alupo stressed that the responsibility of car
Germany's action comes after the European Union and the United Kingdom, Sweden as well as Canada, announced plans to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda.Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new devel
The violence during the Kawempe North by-election has led to a heated debate in Parliament, with opposition MPs challenging government officials over the role of security forces in the unrest.The government has di
