Search Results

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

Ultimate Uganda

Abapakasi Bus Company Accused of Fleecing Passengers

Abapakasi Bus Company Accused of Fleecing Passengers

Abapakasi Bus Company is under scrutiny following multiple complaints from passengers alleging fraud and mistreatment during their journeys.Abapakasi Bus Company is under scrutiny following multiple complaints from passengers alleging fraud a

Ultimate Uganda

$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

Details have emerged about the circumstances under which the chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Colonel Peter Ssemakula was arrested and detained by military authorities.

Ultimate Uganda

End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

Pauline Maniraguha Bangirana, a retired Superintendent of Police and the first woman to join the Uganda Police Force, has passed away at the age of 85.Her death was confirmed by ASP Charles Twiine, head of the Cri

Ultimate Uganda

UPDF Pressured to Take Action as Retired Generals Allegedly Cause Political Havoc

UPDF Pressured to Take Action as Retired Generals Allegedly Cause Political Havoc

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has called on the deputy Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, to take immediate action against two retired army officers he accused of engaging in misconduct.

Ultimate Uganda

The Sad Death Of Museveni's Minister Who Was Shot Dead By His Own Bodyguard

The Sad Death Of Museveni's Minister Who Was Shot Dead By His Own Bodyguard

The tragic death of Uganda's Minister of State for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Col. Charles Okello Engola, sent shockwaves across the nation.On May 2, 2023, Engola was fatally shot by his bodygua

Ultimate Uganda

Umukuka III to Invite King Mswati to 2026 Imbalu Celebrations

Umukuka III to Invite King Mswati to 2026 Imbalu Celebrations

The Inzu Ya Masaba spokesperson, Mr. Steven Masiga, has confirmed to this publication that His Royal Highness the Umukuka of the Bamasaba people is on an official working visit to Southern African countries, including Swaziland, Malawi, South Africa, and Lesotho.Mr. Masiga further briefed the pr

Ultimate Uganda

Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c

Ultimate Uganda

More cases of stroke among men at Soroti Hospital- expert

More cases of stroke among men at Soroti Hospital- expert

A senior physician at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital has expressed concern over the persistent number of higher cases of stroke among men that are being registered at the health facility for admission as compared to their female counterparts. Soroti Hospital Dr Wilson Etolu told Monit

Ultimate Uganda

Petition seeks end to military officers in civilian roles

Petition seeks end to military officers in civilian roles

The appointment of military serving officers into civilian roles has been challenged before the Constitutional Court in Kampala. The petitioners led by the Makerere University law don, Prof Christopher Mbazira, in their petition filed on October 24, contend that the practice contravenes

Ultimate Uganda