By Kaguta Joel, Hon. James Mbahimba, the Kasese district NRM chairman, has congratulated the six political candidates who came out victorious in the just concluded parliamentary elections. Mr. Godfrey Mbabazi, the Kasese district Returning Officer on Friday and Saturday last week declared, Hon. Ferigo Kambale as Member of Parliament for…
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By Editorial, Two senior officials of Kamuli District Local Government have been charged before the Anti-Corruption Court over the alleged embezzlement of more than 600 million shillings intended for road rehabilitation and maintenance. The accused, Mr. Nasser Mukiibi, the Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Alex Kifuuse, the Chief Finance Officer,…
By Editorial, Muslim faithful have been urged to always thank Almighty Allah for the blessing of children, describing them as a divine gift to be cherished and nurtured in accordance with Islamic teachings. The message was delivered by the Second Deputy Mufti, Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, during a thanksgiving…
By Editorial, Armed gangs have kidnapped dozens of people attending two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, according to local police. A senior church leader said more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen during Sunday service at about 11.25 am. It is the latest mass kidnapping in Nigeria, where both…
By Kaguta Joel, A suspected stolen motorcycle has reportedly been found abandoned in Rwentutu village in Lake Katwe sub-county in Kasese district. Mr. Akeleo Mumbahya, the area local council one chairperson, confirmed that the motorcycle, registration number, UFU 001 C, a Hajoue type that was recovered by the local residents…
By Jonex Babulya, The Kasese Forum for Democratic Change-FDC has launched a Power 20-member group to back government security at each polling station to ensure a secure election for the Local Council Five chairperson and councilors on Thursday, this week, Mr. Ronald Bwambale Kabuku has announced. While addressing Forum for…
By Francis Muhyana Muhindo & Enos Masereka, Opposition leaders in Kasese District have largely rejected the Busongora County South Member of Parliament election results, calling on civil society organizations and the government to ensure justice. Mr. Brain Basisa, the National Unity Platform (NUP) chairperson for Kasese District, noted that there…
By Kyamanduma Patrick, Police in Kasese has started investigations on allegation of leaflets allegedly dropped in central division Kasese Municipality threatening the life of Mr. Kato Livingstone Zunguka, the NUP flag bearer for LC3 seat in 2026 general election. The Rwenzori East Regional Police Spokesperson, SP.Nelson Tumushime, confirmed the information…
By Editorial, At least nine serving cabinet ministers have lost their parliamentary seats following Uganda’s general presidential and parliamentary elections held nationwide on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in what political analysts describe as a clear indication of a growing voter appetite for political change and accountability. Among the most high-profile…
By Editorial, A massive fire that tore through a shopping centre in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, has killed 21 people, including a firefighter, and rescuers are racing to find dozens more still missing. It took firefighters more than 24 hours to put out the blaze in Gul Plaza that started…