By Jonex Babulya, No casualties have been reported following an accident involving a Maliba secondary school mini-bus that reportedly rammed into a residential house in Kyanya cell in Ibanda-Kyanya town council in Kasese district. Mr. Kaponerya Nguru, our news agent in the area, said the vehicle lost control and rammed…
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By Jonex Bbabulya, Fifty defectors, majority reportedly from the Forum for Democratic Party, have pledged total support to their NRM, a political party they have branded as being pro-people. Ms. Jorolina Ithungu 42, Mr. Josephat Makanika 30 and Mr. Bakulirahe Baluku 37 are among the defectors in Busongora County North…
By Editorial, President Donald Trump says the US military is considering “very strong options” in Iran, as anti-government protests which have reportedly killed hundreds enter a third week. The US-based Human Rights Activist News Agency says it has verified the deaths of nearly 500 protesters and 48 security personnel in…
By Editorial, State House and the Criminal Investigations Directorate have opened investigations into senior officials at Uganda Airlines following a wave of media reports highlighting deepening operational and governance challenges at the national carrier. The probe comes against the backdrop of mounting criticism of the airline’s management, with the Managing…
By Editorial, Combined Pressure Groups Uganda, an umbrella Organisation of groups mobilizing support for the NRM, has demanded a meeting with party chairman Yoweri Museveni, saying their concerns have been ignored despite their role in mobilizing votes for the party. During a press conference in Kampala yesterday, the groups claim…
By Editorial, Sudan’s military-led government has returned to the country’s capital after nearly three years of operating from its wartime base in the eastern city of Port Sudan. Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris told reporters yesterday that the “government of hope” was officially back in Khartoum and would begin efforts…
By Kyamanduma Patrick, His Worship Chance Kahindo, the Kasese Municipal Mayor, has argued the local residents to jointly work with the municipal leadership to maintain the town cleanliness he said aligns with the Municipal vision. He also asked the local residents to be mindful of the way they dispose garbage,…
By Jonex Babulya, At least 20 supporters of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and one supporter of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Kigoro One Parish, Rukoki Sub-County, Kasese District, have defected to the National Unity Platform NUP, Kasese Guide Radio can reliably report. Among the defectors are Ms.…
By Editorial, The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a strict directive to all broadcasters and users of online communication platforms in Uganda, warning against the dissemination of un unofficial election results. The directive, signed by UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, comes ahead of the country’s upcoming elections. In a…
By Editorial, More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters yesterday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia…