The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed Ngora Prison warder Lawrence Ampe from service following allegations of engaging in partisan political activity and criticising leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on social media.According to an official Uganda
In a Tuesday session that has sparked outrage among fiscal watchdogs, a mere fraction of the 11th Parliament authorized the government to proceed with massive loan requests totalling nearly Shs9 trillion.By suspending key safeguards, the House bypassed the standard oversight procedures des
PSA and Testosterone: Are They Linked?Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a term you’ll probably become familiar with once you start getting screened regularly for prostate cancer (usually sometime after you turn 40, depending on your risk factors).PSA is a protein produced by your
Kampala: President Museveni has accused opposition parties, mainly the National Unity Platform (NUP), of orchestrating long-running election fraud in Kampala, alleging ballot stuffing and the printing of fake ballot papers during the country’s recent polls.Speaking late on Wednesday, Mus
President Yoweri Museveni has faulted the people of Kassanda District for voting opposition politicians, saying the decision is partly responsible for the poor service delivery in the area.Addressing a rally at Bukuya Town Council grounds on Wednesday, Museveni said that although some prog
Waiswa Mufumbiro has been further remandedNakawa Chief Magistrate’s court has further remanded opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidate Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges of inciting party supporters to murder a security personnel.Mufumbiro appeared in
Meanwhile, Police Spokesperson Kituma Rusoke urged Ugandans to remain vigilant during the festive season, whether at home or while shopping, and to stay in contact with their local police. A suspect being arrested (courtesy photo)More than 90 suspected criminals have been arrested d
The High Court of Uganda is set to determine the political fate of Mathias Walukaaga in a highly anticipated ruling scheduled for December 22.The court will hear and rule on Walukaaga’s petition challenging the decision of the Electoral Commission to disqualify him from contesting in the
Teso is politically significant as it is home to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Vice President Jessica Alupo, both senior figures in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)Bobi Wine campaigning in Teso this TuesdayLarge crowds on Tuesday turned out to welcome National U
AG Kiryowa KiwanukaThe Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that voters are legally allowed to remain at least 20 metres away from a polling station after casting their ballots, amid growing public debate over post-voting conduct.Kiwanuka’s clarification follows weeks
