By Enos Masereka, The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has today distributed brand new vehicles to all recognized cultural leaders nationwide. The move is intended to enhance the cultural leader’s capacity to effectively reach their subjects, foster stronger community engagement, and preserve Uganda’s…
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By Kaguta Joel, The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson for Kasese District, Hon. James Mbahimba, has confirmed that the party’s primary elections for the parliamentary seat will take place tomorrow, July 17th. Hon. Mbahimba’s statement this evening also refuted reports circulating on social media suggesting that the election for the…
By Editorial, Campaign rallies for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary primaries in Bufumbira South County ended in chaos yesterday evening, leaving several supporters injured and vehicles damaged. Tensions flared at Chahi Subcounty Headquarters when supporters of rival candidates Sam Kwizera Bitangaro and Alex Niyonsaba Seruganda exchanged bitter words over…
By Editorial, The Mpigi District Assistant Engineer in charge of Civil Works, Charles Sitakange, has been remanded to Kigo Prison for allegedly stealing fuel meant for road works. Sitakange was arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Police and appeared before Mpigi Chief Magistrate Joan Ketty…
By Barbra Muhindo, The National Unity Platform (NUP) has taken the lion’s share of leadership positions at St. Leo’s College of Sciences and Technology, despite the institution’s director being a prominent figure in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party. Mr. Gerald Mukosa, who was declared the newly elected Guild…
By Augustine Mumbere, The State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Martin Mugara, has urged the National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates in Kasese District to rally behind Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among for the position of female Second National Vice Chairperson. While representing the Rt. Hon. Speaker Anita Among…
By Editorial, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) disease has killed more than 300 goats in Buseruka Sub County, Hoima District, leaving farmers devastated and calling for urgent government intervention. The worst-hit areas include Lyato, Kasenyi, and the Fofo landing site, where the outbreak began two weeks ago. Affected goats are…
By Editorial, Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried yesterday in his northern hometown as thousands of people lined the streets to say goodbye. Buhari died aged 82 on Sunday in London after battling an undisclosed illness that kept him out of public life since he handed over power in…
By Editorial, The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi, has issued a stern warning to opposition politicians to desist from interfering in the internal electoral processes in Bardege-Layibi Division in Gulu city. Odoi’s warning comes amid rising tension in the constituency where incumbent Member of…
By Editorial, All newly born babies countrywide will soon be subjected to yet another vaccine, after the Ministry of Health announced plans to roll out the Hepatitis B jab at all health facilities offering immunization services. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Dr Ronny Bahatungire, the Commissioner for Clinical Services…