The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially announced Florence Asio as its flag-bearer for the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament seat in the upcoming 2026 general election, replacing Mercy Marion Alupo. The move follows a controversial decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) and the High Court to remove Alupo, along with two other challengers, from the […]
Read MoreA Kenyan national has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with defrauding an American investor of over USD 255,000 (approximately UGX 950 million) in a fake gold export deal. Elizabeth Esther Steenkamp, the Managing Director of Washa Lidjiwe Investments Limited, was arraigned before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court and charged with obtaining money […]
Read MoreThe Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Vice President for Northern Uganda, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo, has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of repeatedly making unfulfilled promises to the people of West Nile, warning that the pattern of “recounting old gaps” could cost the party votes in the 2026 General Election. Speaking to journalists […]
Read MorePresident William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a guiding light in Kenya’s political journey and a steadfast champion of unity, democracy, and justice. Speaking during Odinga’s State Funeral at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday, President Ruto reflected on their long and […]
Read MoreReverend Dr. Kodia has urged Kenyans to reject the growing culture of money-driven politics and instead embrace the “power of persuasion” a value he said defined the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s moral and political legacy. Delivering a moving sermon during Odinga’s memorial mass at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, Rev. Kodia said […]
Read MoreThe State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has arraigned Ronald Saaku Mugerwa, the Probation and Welfare Officer of Lugazi Municipality, before the Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud. […]
Read MoreUganda has renewed its call for global justice, fairness, and reform of international governance systems as it concluded the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Coordinating Bureau at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Thursday. In his closing statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo said the two-day meeting reaffirmed NAM’s central role in […]
Read MoreThe Minister of State for Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon. Peace Regis Mutuuzo, has expressed concern over what she termed a growing “backlash” against women’s participation in Uganda’s political leadership, warning that the country risks reversing decades of progress in gender equality and representation. Speaking during a press briefing on women’s participation in the […]
Read MoreLeaders from the West Nile sub-region have called on the government to establish an industrial park in Yumbe District to create jobs and accelerate economic development in the area. The appeal came ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s campaign visit to Yumbe this afternoon, where the proposal is expected to feature prominently among the key […]
Read MoreThe Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has launched a nationwide campaign to promote early breast cancer screening and treatment as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Speaking during the launch at the Uganda Media Centre, UCI Executive Director Dr. Jackson Orem said the campaign aims to bridge the gap between awareness and […]
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