Mukono District Education Officer Advises Schools to Beef Up Security Amid New Terrorism Threats
The District Education Officer of Mukono, Rasheed Kikomeko, has urged school authorities in Mukono district to beef up security in their schools to prevent possible terrorism activities from happening.
This warning comes after Uganda was warned of terrorism threats by the UK and US, prompting Ugandan security agencies to warn Ugandans to avoid crowded places, be alert and vigilant of their surroundings, and report anything suspicious in their environment so as to avoid any terrorism attacks like the 2021 twin...
NUP Treasurer Katana Defects to NRM, Sets Eyes on Igara East Parliamentary Seat
Katana Benjamin, the treasurer of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has expressed his intention to run as a candidate for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the upcoming elections for the Igara East Constituency parliamentary seat in Bushenyi district.
Katana has been vocal about his intentions to re-enter the political arena, sharing with friends and family his desire to contest once more, this time under the NRM banner. A close friend, Ivan Niwandinda, revealed that during a closed meeting on...
Former, Current MPs to Enjoy Tax Waivers on Parliament’s SACCO Earnings
Current and former Members of Parliament (MPs), along with Parliament staff, will now benefit from tax waivers on earnings from the Uganda Parliamentary Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO). This decision follows an appeal by the UPDF's Wazalendo SACCO, which protested the Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) attempt to impose withholding tax on SACCOs' earnings.
The announcement was made by Robert Migadde, Chairperson of the Parliamentary SACCO, during the Annual General Meeting held September 13, 2024 at Parliament.
Migadde revealed that over UGX...
Dismembered Bodies of Young Boys Found in Masaka Forest
A shocking discovery was made in the Kijjabweni area of Masaka City when locals stumbled upon the dismembered body of a young boy in a nearby forest.
The discovery made on September 13, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the community, raising fears of a resurgence in child sacrifice and violent crime in the region.
The deceased, believed to be between 5 and 7 years old, was found beheaded, with his hands and legs missing. A white thread was discovered around his...
Singer Sheebah Karungi to Stage Concert before Taking Maternity Leave
Ugandan singer and dancer, Sheebah Karungi, popularly known as Queen Karma or Sheebah, is set to hold a concert dubbed "Neyanziza" at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala city on Friday, October 4, 2024, as she prepares to take off some time from performing live on stage.
The 34-year-old singer said that she is holding this concert as a way of thanking the Almighty God for how far He has brought her. This news desk has anticipated that the Neyanziza...
KARAMOJA: Troops Asked to Maintain Vigilance as Disarmament Operation Hardens
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in the Karamonja sub-region have been urged to maintain vigilance and avoid complacency as the disarmament operation is in its consolidation phase.
Maj Gen Don William Nabasa, the Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of UPDF, on September 12, 2024, during the five-day field barazas, emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant, combat-ready, and patriotic to consolidate the relative peace achieved through hard work.
He noted that the previous disarmament phases have provided valuable lessons...