Minister Mutuuzo Rallies Karimojongs to Embrace Peace as Cornerstone for Dev’t
The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Peace Mutuuzo, has urged the people of Karamoja to embrace peace and unity for their communities’ peaceful coexistence as well as development.
Minister Mutuuzo was speaking at the official launch of the Karamoja Cultural Festival on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Napeikori grounds in Karenga district, where the week-long festival is taking place.
She highlighted the significant progress that has been made in promoting peaceful coexistence and stability in the Karamoja region,...
Kampala-Gulu Highway Accident Kills Four, Injures Six
Four people have been confirmed dead and six others were critically injured in an accident that occurred at Luwero Town Council along the Kampala-Gulu Highway.
Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, explains that the accident occurred at around 5 a.m. on September 4, 2024, involving a taxi with registration number UBG 392N, a Toyota Hiace, and an unidentified truck.
“The taxi, which was heading to Kampala City from Gulu, collided with a truck before it lost control and overturned in...
Boycott of Key Gov’t Activities Exposes NUP’s Leadership Inability
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party strategy to boycott key government functions and parliamentary activities has always hit a dead end.
Recently, NUP MPs and other opposition legislators snubbed the Parliamentary regional sitting in Gulu City, a move that has since sparked endless negative criticism against them. Previously, NUP MPs had boycotted several sittings, including the State of the Nation Address and the national budget reading.
Prof. Ogenga Latigo, a former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, believes that NUP has...
Rationalizing Public Service Structure to Enhance Efficiency, Says Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has noted that rationalizing the public service structure will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service deliveries.
He was addressing key issues with top government officials on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at State House Entebbe in response to ongoing discussions about improving public sector performance.
"Rationalization must go on as the correct system by having a structure that is not extravagant," Museveni emphasized.
The president also underscored the necessity of rationalization as a fundamental strategy for optimal resource allocation...
DP, FDC Parties Accuse LOP Ssenyonyi of Failing to Unite Opposition
A section of opposition parties, including the Democratic Party (DP) and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), have accused the Leader of Opposition (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, of working in isolation and failing to unite the opposition.
Kiirya Ismail, the DP party spokesperson, on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, while addressing a press conference at their offices, accused Ssenyonyi of the current divide and misunderstandings in the opposition. He attributed the current state to Ssenyonyi’s poor methods of leadership.
“DP is concerned about how...
Police Expose Bobi Wine’s Lies About Shooting Claim During Kiira Scuffles
The police have clarified how Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, the leader of the opposition National Unity Platform party (NUP), got injured during a scuffle with security on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2024.
In a brief statement issued by the police spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, Bobi Wine was not shot at but got injured when he stumbled while struggling to enter his car during the scuffle.
"During the ensuing altercation, it is alleged that he sustained injuries. Police officers on site claim he...
