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Gov’t Needs To Work With The People To Ensure Tax Compliance—Nile Breweries Director

The Legal and Corporate Affairs Director at Nile Breweries Limited, Onapito Ekomoloit, has urged the government of Uganda to work together with the people if they are going to...

Zionat Multipurpose Ltd. Director Arrested on Charges of Embezzlement, Fraud

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHAC-U), working with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested Polly Natuhwera, director...

Uganda’s AFCON Hosting Rights at Risk Due to Hoima Stadium Construction Delays Speaker Among Warns

The speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has on May, 16, 2024, warned that Uganda stands to lose...

Amuria: Police Arrest Two Parish Leaders Over Misuse of PDM Funds

Police in Amuria district have arrested two district leaders for misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds after an...

Speaker Urges MPs to Sensitise Electorates on Participation in National Population Census

The speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has advised Members of Parliament to sensitise their electorates on the...

President Museveni Appoints Six Registrars of the High Court for Efficient Service Delivery

President Yoweri Museveni, under the advice of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has appointed six acting registrars of the High Court. In a press statement dated July 17, 2023, the registrars appointed are; Lamunu Pamela Ocaya, Prossy Katushabe, Ereemye James Jumire Mawanda, Rukundo Allen Owembabazi, Simon Kinyu Zirintusa, and Ayebare Thadius Tumwebaze. In his remarks regarding the appointments, the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo expressed his gratitude to the President for keeping his promise to ensure that the judiciary has the...

Another UPDF Soldier Shoots Civilian Dead in Bukwo District

Another Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) soldier has been arrested today, July 17th, 2023, for the murder of a civilian in Bukwo district. The suspect, identified as corporal Lawrence Sibiwa, attached to the 51 Infantry Battalion, is in custody after killing Fred Kwemoi, a civillan resident from Taboswet village in Bukwo district. According to Maj. Isaac Oware,the third division spokesperson confirmed that the incident occurred along Kapachorwa-Bukwo-Suam Road at China State Construction Company, where the two had a brawl that resulted...

CoU names Rev James Ssebaggala Caretaker of Luweero Diocese

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (CoU), Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has in letter dated July 14, 2023 appointed the retired Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt Rev James William Ssebaggala, caretaker of Luwero Diocese for the period of eight months effective Tuesday July 18, 2023. “We trust the Almighty to guide you and enable you to carry out your responsibilities, we pray with you and for your family as you embark on this duty. May the Lord continue...

Police Launch Youth Empowering Initiative, Offer Vital Health Services

The Directorate of Police Health Services has embarked on empowering youths in the country through the provision of health services under the Youth Friendly Day programme that will take place every Thursday at Nsambya Police Health Centre IV. According to Commissioner of Police Dr. Byogero Olivia, in charge of administration and trainings, the services that will be offered on this day will include HIV counselling and testing, STI management, family planning, behaviour and behavioural change, discussions on sex and sexuality,...

Rukungiri: Suspect Detained in Killing of Retired Police Officer

Police in Rukungiri Today, July 14, 2023, reported the arrest of Laban Nsimenta, a local businessman, in connection with the murder of retired AIP Emmanuel Karekaho. According to SP Musa Tibakirana, the Rukungiri District Police Commander, Laban was apprehended and taken to Rukungiri Central Police Station while he was trying to sell his Toyota Wish cars, which arouse suspicion. "The arrest of Nsimenta Laban came about when he started selling his Toyota Wish cars and replacing them, which arouse suspicion amongst...

Mao to Launch Large-Scale Reforestation Projects in Northern Uganda

Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has announced a mass tree-planting effort in Northern Uganda. The campaign is set to begin on July 22, 2023, coinciding with his ''Homecoming'' ceremony. Minister Mao stated that his ministry will deliver hundreds of thousands of tree seedlings in collaboration with Roofings Limited, with whom they have already signed a memorandum of understanding. He stated that the land has been seriously damaged as a result of the indiscriminate destruction of trees for...