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UGANDA AGREES TO CONSTRUCT ROAD IN CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

UGANDA AGREES TO CONSTRUCT ROAD IN CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

Uganda will partner with Central African Republic (CAR) to build a network of roads connecting the northern border part of the East African country to a township in CAR’s southeastern corner as the two landlocked countries aim to boost trade ties, President Museveni announced on Wednesday.  “Together with CAR, we want to persuade the governments of Congo and South Sudan that we work on the roads from Arua (Northern) Uganda to...
ONE MPOX CASE FOUND IN UGANDA PRISON, OFFICIAL SAYS

ONE MPOX CASE FOUND IN UGANDA PRISON, OFFICIAL SAYS

A case of mpox has been found in Nakasongola jail in central Uganda, a prison spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding that the patient had been isolated and was receiving treatment.The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years in August, following an outbreak of the viral infection in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread to Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda.An...
HIGH COURT ORDERS RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO PAY SHS 250 MILLIONS FOR MIGRANT WORKER'S DEATH IN SAUDI ARABIA

HIGH COURT ORDERS RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO PAY SHS 250 MILLIONS FOR MIGRANT WORKER'S DEATH IN SAUDI ARABIA

High Court orders recruitment agency to pay shs 250 million for migrant worker’s death in Saudi Arabia.The High Court has ordered Horeb Services Uganda Limited, a recruitment agency, and its Managing Director, Ezra Mugisha, to pay Shs 250 million in damages for their role in the death of Ugandan migrant worker Milly Namutamba in Saudi Arabia.The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Namutamba's daughter, Desire Namale, who accused the company...
COUNSEL ERIAS LUYIMBAZI NALUKOOLA, THE LEGAL ADVISOR FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY QUITS NORBERT MAO - LED STRUGGLING DP PARTY

COUNSEL ERIAS LUYIMBAZI NALUKOOLA, THE LEGAL ADVISOR FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY QUITS NORBERT MAO - LED STRUGGLING DP PARTY

Counsel Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the Legal Advisor for the Democratic Party has called it quits from his position in the Norbert Mao-led struggling DP party.Nalukoola, who had been serving as DP’s Legal Advisor since 2020, outlined three key reasons for his resignation, primarily focusing on the controversial cooperation agreement between the DP and Museveni's NRM which he claims was executed without the consent of the party’s governing organs, raising...
In tit-for-tat, Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights over country’s denial of access to Zambia Airways

In tit-for-tat, Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights over country’s denial of access to Zambia Airways

The Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the suspension of all Kenya Airways flights into Lusaka, following the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority’s (KCAA) decision to deny Zambia Airways access to Nairobi.In a letter dated October 2, 2024, CAA Director General Captain, Derrick Luembe, stated that the suspension would take effect at 21:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on October 8, 2024.Luembe explained that Zambia Airways, through the Ministry of Transport...
UGANDA FUEL PRICES DROPS BELOW 5000UGX

UGANDA FUEL PRICES DROPS BELOW 5000UGX

Uganda’s pump prices have continued to drop, with some fuel stations selling a litre of petrol below Shs 5,000.For instance Stabex sells petrol at Shs 4,799 per litre in many parts of Uganda while diesel goes for Shs4,699 per litre.Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Tony Otoa said the new pump prices reflected “close to Shs 1,000 reduction since UNOC started importing petroleum products for Uganda.”Earlier this...
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI APPEALS TO THE YOUTHS TO ENGAGE IN WEALTH CREATION TO FIGHT UNEMPLOYMENT

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI APPEALS TO THE YOUTHS TO ENGAGE IN WEALTH CREATION TO FIGHT UNEMPLOYMENT

President Museveni Appeals to the Youths to Engage in Wealth Creation to Fight Unemployment.President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appealed to the youth to engage in wealth creation to fight unemployment. “When you engage in wealth creation you create jobs. The source of jobs is wealth creation,” he emphasizedThe President made the remarks on Saturday 5th October,2024 while meeting a group of youth leaders at State House Entebbe. President Museveni advised the youths that...
SOUTH SUDAN TO CONSTRUCT TWO DAMS IN UGANDA

SOUTH SUDAN TO CONSTRUCT TWO DAMS IN UGANDA

JUBA – South Sudan’s minister of water resources and irrigation has submitted a memo to the Council of Ministers under the Nyemur/Limur multi-purpose water and resource development project, outlining plans to construct two dams in Uganda.The Nyemur/Limur project, a joint initiative between South Sudan and Uganda, aims to build dams for irrigation and water supply in both countries.The project also includes irrigation schemes and provisions for water supply for both...
NRM AGREES TO FACILITATE IDEOLOGICAL TRAINING OF SOUTH SUDANESE RULING PARTY LEADERS AT KYANKWANZI IN UGANDA

NRM AGREES TO FACILITATE IDEOLOGICAL TRAINING OF SOUTH SUDANESE RULING PARTY LEADERS AT KYANKWANZI IN UGANDA

??The NRM and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered a cooperation agreement to facilitate ideological training of the South Sudanese ruling party leaders here in Uganda at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.The two parties resolved today Saturday in a high-level meeting that featured both leaders of the NRM Secretariat and a delegation from the SPLM. The NRM side was led by the Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard...
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PARDONS FORMER CONVICTED PS JOHN MUHANGUI

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PARDONS FORMER CONVICTED PS JOHN MUHANGUI

Shs4.2bn LC1 Bicycle Scam : Museveni Pardons Former Convicted PS John Kashaka President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned John Muhanguzi Kashaka, the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, who was serving a 10-year sentence for causing a financial loss of Shs4.2 billion in the infamous LC1 bicycle scam.Kashaka, along with five others, was convicted by the Anti-Corruption Court in 2014 for his involvement in the botched procurement of 70,000...
Travelers decry congestion at Masindi port

Travelers decry congestion at Masindi port

Travelers, traders, and motorists accessing Northern Uganda through the Masindi port have decried congestion at the ferry crossing point in both Kiryandongo and Apac districts. Following the closure of the Karuma Bridge in September that links Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub-regions, the government guided that people intending to access Northern Uganda should use alternative routes, including the Masindi Port route via Apac district.However, those accessing Northern Uganda through the...
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI URGES OPPOSITION TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI URGES OPPOSITION TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES

President Museveni Urges Opposition to Support Government Development InitiativesPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon opposition politicians to stop spreading negative messages and discouraging their supporters from government programs. According to President Museveni, such groups are the reason many Ugandans still languish in poverty.“Whether you are in opposition, it’s dangerous to discourage your supporters from embracing government programs and participating in wealth creation. In the 1960s, I was a member...
PRIME MURDER SUSPECT OF NDIGA LEARDER ASK COURT TO RELEASE FOUR CO-ACCUSED SUSPECTS

PRIME MURDER SUSPECT OF NDIGA LEARDER ASK COURT TO RELEASE FOUR CO-ACCUSED SUSPECTS

The self confessed key murder suspect of the Ndiga clan leader has asked the court to release 4co-accused saying they are"innocent"On Thursday, Lujja Bbosa Tabula, who has since admitted to the murder of Eng Daniel Bbosa, told court presided by Mwanga II Magistrate Adam Byaruhunga that authorities should only keep him and his nephew Noah Lujja in castody.The four suspects who Tabula seek to be released are;Harriet Nakiguli, 40yrsJoseph Nakabale...
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CRIMINAL RAID ON THE FARM OF MINISTER DR KENNETH OMONA

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CRIMINAL RAID ON THE FARM OF MINISTER DR KENNETH OMONA

Police in the Aswa West Region are investigating a criminal raid on the farm of northern Uganda state minister, Dr. Kenneth Omona.A police statement regarding the attack indicates that the raid, which occurred last Friday, September 27th, 2024, was carried out by angry members of Agung Village in Todora Parish, Anaka sub-county, under the leadership of a local resident.Farm manager Geoffrey Opobo recorded a statement at Anaka Police Station, reporting...
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI'S YOUNGER BROTHER MICHAEL NUWAGIRA a.k.a TOYOTA WANTS RO MEET BOBI WINE

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI'S YOUNGER BROTHER MICHAEL NUWAGIRA a.k.a TOYOTA WANTS RO MEET BOBI WINE

President Museveni’s younger brother Michael Nuwagira aka Toyota has distanced himself from people serving in government who hate political opposition members. Toyota, last weekend expressed eagerness to meet and work with those who oppose the government, including NUP President Bobi Wine.    Toyota made these remarks while attending a Sunday service yesterday, at Pastor Wilson Bugembe’s Worship House Church in Nansana and said he is praying for a chance when he...
TYCOON HARUNA SENTOGO TO BUILD TWIN TOWER SKYSCRAPER IN KAMPALA

TYCOON HARUNA SENTOGO TO BUILD TWIN TOWER SKYSCRAPER IN KAMPALA

TYCOON HARUNA SENTOGO TO BUILD TWIN TOWER SKYSCRAPER IN KAMPALA CITY. Reports indicate that young Kampala city Tycoon Haruna Sentongo is reportedly developing a Ugx202 billion skyscraper in the middle of Kampala city. The youthful real estate mogul has set his sights on conquering the city center.Haruna started the construction of twin towers sitting on 45 decimals on Plot 18 Wilson Road quietly and being approved by KCCA authorities.     Information...
NORTHERN UGANDA LEGISLATORS CALLS FOR WAIVE CHARGES IMPOSE ON TRAVELLERS USING PARK ROUTE

NORTHERN UGANDA LEGISLATORS CALLS FOR WAIVE CHARGES IMPOSE ON TRAVELLERS USING PARK ROUTE

??The legislators from Northern Uganda have retaliated in their call to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Ministry of Works (MOW) to waive charges imposed on travelers using the Pakwach-Para Murchison Park route. This follows the closure of the Karuma Bridge as rehabilitation works begin. The team, led by Kilak County Member of Parliament Gilbert Olanya, along with legislators representing Lango, Karamoja, Acholi, and West Nile, are currently camped in Pakwach...
FORMER MP AND VETERAN JOURNALIST ONAPITO EKOMOLOIT IS DEAD.

FORMER MP AND VETERAN JOURNALIST ONAPITO EKOMOLOIT IS DEAD.

Former member of Parliament and veteran journalist, Onapito Ekomoloit is dead.Onapito also previously served as President Museveni's Press secretary.Through his X account, the vice chairperson-Eastern of the National Resistance Movement, Capt Mike Mukula announced Onapito's death.On behalf of the Teso community and the country at large, i hereby announce with deep sadness and pain the demise of our brother Hon ONAPITO EKOMOLOIT (RIP), a veteran...
LIRA CITY EDUCATION OFFICER DR JASPER ABURA DIES IN TRAGIC ROAD CRUSH

LIRA CITY EDUCATION OFFICER DR JASPER ABURA DIES IN TRAGIC ROAD CRUSH

UPDATE: Lira City Education Officer Dr. Jasper Abura has died in a tragic road crash which happened around 1Am, on Friday morning at Adwila, along Lira-Dokolo Highway. Abura and his colleague Emmanuel Komakech the acting  City West Division TC who survived the accident were returning from Kampala where their vehicle was reportedly  knocked by an on-coming trailer.North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson SP Jimmy Patrick Okema says the police have commenced...
UNITY FM FANS CHARITY DRIVE

UNITY FM FANS CHARITY DRIVE

Unity FM fans have initiated a charity event to give back to the community, this is planned to happen on 22nd of December 2024.The theme: *Unity with a purpose.* During  fans  meeting on one of the fans platform ie Unity FM listeners WhatsApp group ,  they   agreed to pay  the fees of *50,000/=* , but any contributions in any amount were welcomed to give out to the community especially patients in...
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS KENYAN BISHOP REV JOHN OMUSE, DISCUSS WEALTH CREATION

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS KENYAN BISHOP REV JOHN OMUSE, DISCUSS WEALTH CREATION

President Museveni Meets Kenyan Bishop, Discuss Wealth Creation.President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday September 25, 2024, met with The Rt. Rev. John Okude Omuse, the Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya-Diocese of Katakwa. The Bishop who was in the company of his wife Mrs. Grace Nanjala and other clergy, was led by H.E. Jessica Alupo, the Vice President of Uganda at State Lodge, Nakasero. During the meeting, President Museveni shared insights...
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI DIRECTS MINISTRY OF FINANCE TO SECURE BAILOUT FOR NDERE CULTURAL CENTER

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI DIRECTS MINISTRY OF FINANCE TO SECURE BAILOUT FOR NDERE CULTURAL CENTER

President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to secure bailout for Ndere Cultural Centre.The iconic institution was two weeks ago hit into pionage after an auction notice was published in the dailies. But Mr Museveni has since chipped in to save Ndere from going under due to the unpaid loan.Located in Kisaasi, a suburb of Kampala, the centre that serves as a hub for the preservation and promotion of Uganda’s...
POLICE IN MASINDI HAVE ARRESTED MOSES MANARA AFTER HE DUG A GRAVE & BOUGHT A COFFIN

POLICE IN MASINDI HAVE ARRESTED MOSES MANARA AFTER HE DUG A GRAVE & BOUGHT A COFFIN

Police in Masindi have arrested a one Moses Wanara after he dug a grave and bought a coffin, sparking fears he might harm himself or his relatives amid a heated land dispute.Wanara, a resident of Zebra village, had excavated the grave and placed the coffin in his home, alarming local residents who worried he might take drastic action.The chairman of Karujubu sub-county, Solomon Asiimwe, alerted the police.Julius Hakiza, spokesperson for...

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