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UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for “Defiance”

UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for “Defiance”

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has acknowledged that the chaos that unfolded in Gulu City during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was “regrettable,” but maintains that the incident resulted from what they described as th

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Lawmakers demand withdrawal of Ugandan troops, citing parliament’s lack of approval

Lawmakers demand withdrawal of Ugandan troops, citing parliament’s lack of approval

Members of parliament during a sitting on Tuesday 11 June, 2024. Credit: Joval Tombe/ office of the speakerSome members of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly have called for the immediate withdrawal of Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) operating in the countr

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Carol Nantongo’s Kukyala Ceremony Slated For Wednesday

Carol Nantongo’s Kukyala Ceremony Slated For Wednesday

Musician Carol Nantongo and her boyfriend Dylan are set to officially kick-start their marriage journey today, Wednesday, with their much-anticipated Kukyala ceremony.Dylan, the elder son of legendary vocalist Mesach Semakula, will be visiting Carol Nantongo’s family home in Namugongo, a

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Police Regret Violent Clashes at Kyagulanyi’s Gulu Rally as Electoral Commission Calls for Investigation

Police Regret Violent Clashes at Kyagulanyi’s Gulu Rally as Electoral Commission Calls for Investigation

The Uganda Police Force has expressed regret over the violent confrontation that took place on Saturday during a rally for National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in Gulu City.The altercation, which involved police and Uganda People

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5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

Cutting back on these everyday foods can help you feel stronger, sharper and healthier in your 50s.Key PointsTurning 50 is a great time to start making healthier food choices to support aging.Though no food is completely off-limits, keep fried, sugary, salty and refined foods

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Big rally crowds don’t win elections’ - Janet Museveni

Big rally crowds don’t win elections’ - Janet Museveni

Mrs Museveni's comments came during a political climate where the size of rally crowds has become the dominant measure of a candidate’s popularity. Uganda’s First Lady, Janet Museveni, has cautioned members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against complacency, stating t

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MP Rukaari Vows to Rescue King of Kings Church Land as District Eviction Threats Intensify

MP Rukaari Vows to Rescue King of Kings Church Land as District Eviction Threats Intensify

MP Rukaari, Kibaju as they receive blessing from Bishop Silas and other Religious leadersAmos Tayebwa – MbararaThe tug-of-war over the land housing King of Kings Church at Kamukuzi Hill has taken a dramatic turn, with Mbarara City North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari vowing to persona

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Bobi Wine Fans Injured as Rising Security Violence Hits NUP Campaign

Bobi Wine Fans Injured as Rising Security Violence Hits NUP Campaign

Bobi Wine condemned today's violence in GuluGULU: Violence surrounding the campaign trail of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi intensified on Saturday after armed gangs attacked his rally venue in Gulu City and security forces blocked him from accessing

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PFF’s Sam Makokha Charged With Misprision of Treason

PFF’s Sam Makokha Charged With Misprision of Treason

Ugandan authorities have charged opposition politician Samuel Makokha with misprision of treason, alleging that he failed to report information about an alleged plot to overthrow the government involving veteran opposition figure Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, according to an official charge sheet

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FRANKLIN KAROKORA: Rwakasisi must seek true forgiveness, not dodge murder conviction

FRANKLIN KAROKORA: Rwakasisi must seek true forgiveness, not dodge murder conviction

Following the National Prayer Breakfast on forgiveness, OPED author Franklin G. Karokora challenges Chris Rwakasisi to stop dodging his mass murder conviction and show remorse to the families of the six victims.Chris Rutimbirayo Rwakasisi CMMChris Rwakasisi was on June 30th 1988 con

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