FDC Najjanankumbi Faction Accuses Bobi Wine of Holding Personal Grudge Against Hon. Mpuuga
Tensions are rising within Uganda's political landscape as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) faction based at Najjanankumbi criticizes National Unity Platform (NUP) party President, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobiwine, for what they believe to be a personal grudge against Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP).
John Kikonyogo, the Spokesperson of the FDC faction, expressed his disappointment at the NUP leadership's alleged harassment of Hon. Mpuuga. Speaking during the FDC's weekly...
Over 70 Dead in Just One Week, Alarming Surge in Road Accidents, Says Traffic Police
The Traffic Police has reported that in just one week, a staggering number of 77 fatalities and 399 injuries were recorded due to road accidents across the country.
According to SP Michael Kananura, the Spokesperson of the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, of the 77 who died, 25 were motorcyclists, 22 were pedestrians, and 7 were passengers.
Kananura made these remarks while addressing the presser on March 4, 2024 on issues pertaining to what transpired in the traffic Directorate last...
Nakaseke Police Rescue Kidnapped School Children; Hunt for Suspects Continues
Nakaseke Police successfully rescued two kidnapped school children and are currently conducting a manhunt for the suspects involved. The children, Phiona Tusingwire (4 years old) and Patience Tarindeka (5 years old), were reportedly abducted by a casual worker known as Sande from their home in Nakaseke district.
According to SCP Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, Sande was entrusted with the responsibility of transporting the children to Apex Model Primary School in Kyankwanzi district on March 1, 2024. Under the pretense...
Museveni Commends Late Mzee Mwinyi for Fulfilling Nyerere’s Promise of 5000 SMGs to NRA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed his admiration for the late Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, praising him for fulfilling the pledge made by former Tanzanian President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere to provide 5000 sub-machine guns (SMGs) and 1 million rounds of ammunition to the National Resistance Army (NRA) during their struggle.
In a heartfelt message shared on his official social media account, President Museveni joined the global community in mourning the passing of Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, the former President of Tanzania.
"This week, our...
Uganda Advances Nuclear Energy Strategy with IAEA Support
The Minister of State for Energy Hon. Okaasai Opolot has said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will assist Uganda's nuclear energy strategy by reviewing the country's communication strategy, conducting workshops on nuclear power plant contracting, financing, site selection, and providing training on funding requirements.
He made these remarks on Friday, March 1, 2024, while closing the weeklong IAEA Expert Mission on Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Strategy at Hotel Africana, Kampala, and reaffirmed the government's dedication to this...
Unregistered Engineers Urged to Register as Uganda Marks World Engineering Day
The Chairperson of the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), Isaac Mutenyo, has advised all unregistered engineers to get registered as a way to demonstrate their commitment to professional standards.
The ERB is a statutory body mandated to regulate and control engineering practice in Uganda.
He made these remarks on March 1, 2024, during the Ministry of Works and Transport address to the press on matters in the transport sector in the country.
Mutenyo noted that poor road maintenance practices are more to blame...