Lake Kyoga Basin Exhibits Huge Oil Potential—Researchers
The researchers at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) in Uganda have revealed that the Lake Kyoga basin may be exhibiting geological conditions analogous to those found in the Albertine region.
According to the preliminary findings, scientists are continuing their research to better understand the geological characteristics of the Lake Kyoga basin.
This includes studying the sedimentary layers and analyzing rock samples to assess the presence of hydrocarbons.
“If the Lake Kyoga basin proves to hold similar potential, it could...
DARING: How UPDF Commandos Raided Top LRA Bases in CAR
On Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, a specialized commando unit of the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces, UPDF, carried out a fierce raid on the three top camps of the wanted warlord Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group in the Central African Republic (CAR).
The attack which was conducted in collaboration with the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Central African Republic security forces inflicted massive destruction on the few surviving LRA rebels.
Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye,...
Excitement as UWA Resumes Hiking to Margherita Peak
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the resumption of hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
In May 2024, UWA temporarily halted hiking activities due to safety concerns.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, UWA announced the resumption following a thorough assessment of the conditions surrounding the Margherita glacier, where a crevasse formation had raised alarms earlier in May 2024.
Timothy Arinda, a tourist guide in Kabala town, said the reopening of Margherita Peak for hiking activities marks an...
NUP Hires Kenyan Social Media Influencers to Incite Unrest in Kampala
The leadership of the National Unity Platform has enlisted the services of Kenyan social media influencers to boost their team in a desperate attempt to incite unrest in Kampala.
A highly placed source at the Kavule-based NUP headquarters has revealed that the social media mercenaries are being commanded by a faded Kenyan politician, Babu Owino.
The source noted that Owino’s team has since been instructed by Bobi Wine to collectively run different hashtags on X-Forum (Twitter), pushing Ugandans to fully participate...
Poison Scare Hits NUP H/Qtr as Gate-Man Accused of Leaking Information Dies Mysteriously
Panic has engulfed the Opposition National Unity Platform party, NUP headquarters, following the mysterious death of head of gate security, Okwai James Wasoti, amidst claims that he was poisoned.
Before meeting his death, the deceased had been battling accusations from some top NUP stalwarts close to Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine.
The group had accused him of leaking critical information about the principal, the general operation of the party, and also being a close ally to the former Leader of Opposition,...
UCE Results Released: UNEB Reports Significant Improvement in Biology and Mathematics
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has released the Uganda Certificate Examinations (UCE) 2023 results, revealing a significant improvement in the subjects of Biology and Mathematics. The results were unveiled today at State House, Nakasero, marking an important milestone for the education sector.
Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director, commended the performance of candidates, noting a remarkable improvement in English language, Religious Education, Mathematics, and Biology. Conversely, there was a noticeable drop in History, Agriculture, and Physics scores.
According to Odongo,...
