The Electoral Commission (EC) recently ejected Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East parliamentary race.It argued that the academic document he relied on for his nomination did not meet the minimum academic qualification set out under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PE
Security authorities in the Aswa East Region have made a major arrest in Agago District involving suspected illegal possession of government stores. The arrest was made on December 30 following an intelligence-led operation by security personnel in the area. The incident has raised serious concer
Security agencies are on high alert following reports of a planned women-led protest in Kampala over the arrest of Centre for Constitutional Governance director Sarah Bireete.detained human rights activist Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (C
JUganda’s environmental watchdog has sent a strong warning to developers after the arrest of prominent Jinja businessman Magan M. Patel over alleged illegal encroachment on the Bugembe wetland, a critical ecosystem along the Jinja–Iganga Highway.The National Environment Management Auth
ZOMBO — Health authorities in Zombo District have called on political leaders and Members of Parliament to urgently lobby for the extension of national grid electricity to the newly commissioned Amwonyu Health Centre III in Akaa Sub-County, citing the need for reliable power to fully optimize s
With the country gripped by election fever, organisers and police say they plan to ensure the event remains a cultural rather than a partisan affair.Security forces and Buganda Kingdom officials have issued a warning ahead of the annual "Enkuuka" New Year’s Eve festival, declaring that p
Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackoutUgandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country’s election, allegin
Mpigi — State House has dismissed claims that the severe traffic congestion experienced along the Kampala–Masaka Road earlier this week was caused by road closures linked to President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign activities in the Greater Mpigi area.Thousands of travelers returning to
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has dismissed claims that the severe traffic congestion along the Kampala–Masaka Highway, particularly in Mpigi, was caused by road closures to facilitate political activities of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.In a statem
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Geoffrey Kayanja, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Nakaseke North MP seat, from the General Parliamentary Election.The decision was made due to Kayanja’s failure to provide the minimum number of registered voters supporting hi
