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Fact-Check: UPDF Dismisses Viral Claim on JATT, Kawempe North By-Election

Fact-Check: UPDF Dismisses Viral Claim on JATT, Kawempe North By-Election

Claim: A widely circulated statement attributed to UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye claims that the UPDF does not know the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), only hears about them in the media, and that their focus is on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern Congo, not the

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MPs impressed by construction progress of UPDF national referral hospital

MPs impressed by construction progress of UPDF national referral hospital

Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have expressed appreciation for the construction progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital, which stands at 93% completion.This was as the committee delegation led by Wilson Kajwengye, MP for Nyabushozi County, embarke

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Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe

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UPPA secures French support to strengthen parliamentary reporting

UPPA secures French support to strengthen parliamentary reporting

The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has secured a partnership with the Government of France aimed at enhancing the capacity of parliamentary reporters.During a breakfast meeting held at the French Embassy in Kampala, UPPA President Samuel Ibanda Mugabi and French Ambassador t

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UBA Uganda donates to Masese Seed Secondary School to empower girls

UBA Uganda donates to Masese Seed Secondary School to empower girls

In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s Month, UBA Uganda, through its unwavering commitment to community development, and wellness ‘’accelerated action’’ as the theme for this year at Masese Seed Secondary School in Jinja.A team led by Charity Ngabirano, UBA

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Museveni Commissions Kampala Flyover, Warns Against Littering

Museveni Commissions Kampala Flyover, Warns Against Littering

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

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Drug-rape student 'among most prolific predators'

Drug-rape student 'among most prolific predators'

BBC | A PhD student who has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women "may turn out to be one of the most prolific sexual predators that we've ever seen in this country", according to the lead detective on the case.Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, 28, attacked two women

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NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Inaugural Season, Eyes Bigger Future

NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Inaugural Season, Eyes Bigger Future

NCBA Bank has successfully wrapped up the first season of the NCBA Junior Golf Series, culminating in a thrilling finale at Uganda Golf Club.The series, which attracted over 100 junior golfers from Uganda and beyond, reaffirmed NCBA’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting th

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Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence

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Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Senate President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any woman.One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by

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