Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a prominent journalist, former Presidential Press Secretary, Senior Presidential Advisor on Media, and outspoken social commentator, passed away on August 13 at the age of 60. Known for his fearless political commentary and sharp wit, Mirundi was one of Uganda’s most polarizing yet respected voices. Mirundi…
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has revealed that the operationalization of Entebbe, Moroto, Nakasongola, Kabale, and Wakiso cities will take place on July 1, 2025, ahead of the 2026 general elections. This development will lead to an increase in the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) from the current 529…
Five suspects have been apprehended by Iganga police and charged with aggravated robbery and murder in connection with the deaths of two boda boda riders in Iganga district. The suspects include Fred Kagende 23 years old, Sulai Mutegule 19 years old , Aramazan Mugabi 33 years old , Farouk Tenywa…
A new agricultural initiative aimed at lifting residents out of poverty was launched on Sunday in the Busoga sub-region. The Village Agriculture Model (VAM) is a joint venture between the Busoga Consortium and China’s Liaoning province, and it seeks to complement the government’s Parish Development Model (PDM) and move locals…
The Permanent secretary of the ministry of Local government Ben Kumumanya has doomed anger to Chief administrative officers and Town clerks of cities and municipalities who are reluctant to sweeping off corruption embedded in their offices. While addressing the CAOs and town clerks during the quarterly meeting of chief administrative…
Posted on: 02 Aug 2024 The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi says the recent State of the Nation Address (SoNA) presented an overly optimistic view while neglecting Uganda’s pressing issues. LOP Ssenyonyi (R) confers with Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa during the sitting of the House Presenting the…
Police officers have been today August 1, sited on Kampala Road encouraging traders to open their shops and abandon the strike. On July 31, most traders in the city centre closed their shops after a much anticipated meeting with President Museveni to handle their grievances on EFRIS- system flopped. The…
The Luwero District Town Clerk,Lydia Nabaasa, has been interdicted as investigations into her alleged abuse of office continues. Nabaasa was interdicted by the Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Innocent Asaba Birekeyaho, on the orders of the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya Turwomwe. Article 230(2) of the Constitution…
BBC | US President Joe Biden has told Americans in a televised address that it’s time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign. Mr Biden, 81, said he withdrew his candidacy and endorsed US Vice-President…
Speaker Anita Among has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, to call off the plenary sittings for this week under unclear circumstances. Plenary is expected to resume on July 30, 2024, according to a communication from the House. This decision follows hours after a group of youths stormed Kampala…