KYANKWANZI — The newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has downplayed simmering tensions involving outspoken activist Frank Gashumba, playfully describing him as a “movie star” and a “dangerous substitute” while hinting at major impending deve
KYANKWANZI — Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja have challenged Cabinet Ministers to uphold accountability, discipline and efficiency, warning that there will be no room for corruption, complacency or delays in implementing government programmes.Speaking dur
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday announced that opposition politician Erias Lukwago would be released from detention while calling on supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to demonstrate at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala later this week.Lukwa
Concerns over the health and safety of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago intensified on Monday after Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba published a photograph appearing to show the opposition lawyer blindfolded while in detention.The image, shared on Muhoozi’s X account
Former Kira Municipality MP and political commentator Ssemujju Nganda has criticized the leadership style of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine, accusing him of focusing more on personal popularity than building a strong party institution.Speaking during a live discussion on
quiet unease ripples through UNOC as top executives secure five-year contract extensions until 2031, blocking promotion paths for mid-level managers.KAMPALA, Uganda — A quiet unease is bubbling at the Uganda National Oil Company following the extension of contracts for top executives unt
The allegations came to light during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting convened at Dokolo Health Centre IV last week after a series of complaints from patients and attendants who claimed they were being charged money to access services that are officially provided free of charge.The mee
Students at Bukedea Comprehensive School used their prom celebration to express appreciation for former Speaker Anita Among, cheering and asking Bukedea County MP David Okwere to invite her back as they prepared for their final examinations.BUKEDEA — Excitement and celebration marked the
Police in Mbale City are investigating the deaths of two secondary school students who died in separate suspected suicide incidents within a week, raising fresh concerns about the mental well-being of young people in the region.The latest victim, Namakoye Vanisa, 19, a Senior Five student
Maj Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, the former minister of Internal Affairs, didn’t mince his words about the leadership of the Uganda Police Force as he handed over office to the new minister last week.As Prof Ephraim Kamuntu officially took the reins from Gen Otafiire as minister of Intern
