Kagame, Tshisekedi to Meet Sunday Over Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are set to meet for critical talks amid escalating tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly over allegations that Rwanda is supporting the M23 rebel group.
Speaking to the press recently, Congolese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayikwamba, a prominent figure in Congolese diplomacy, explained that Angolan President João Lourenço will mediate Sunday's crucial negotiations.
 The talks will focus on key issues, including the neutralization of...
NRM Deputy Secretary: Digital Register to Include All Members Nationwide
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja Nsereko has emphasised the importance of the ongoing party membership register digitalization exercise that is aimed at creating a comprehensive, computerized database for the party.
Speaking after an inspection visit to the Greater Mukono data center on December 11, 2024, Namayanja explained that the exercise involves transferring data from physical registers which were updated earlier this year into a comprehensive database.
"What we are doing today is entering all that data...
Counsel Lufunya Backs ULC’s Decision to Deny Karua Practicing License
The Human Rights Lawyer, Derrick Lufunya, has supported Uganda Law Council's (ULC) decision to deny Kenyan lawyer and former Kenyan Minister for Justice and Narc-Kenya party leader, Martha Wangari Karua, a practicing license to represent Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya in the Court Martial.
Lufunya said that the council's decision to deny Karua a license was a matter of discretion with the powers deserved by the Uganda Law Council.
“The application to be admitted to practice law...
How Mpuuga’s Democratic Alliance Will Deepen Divisions within Opposition
The former Leader of opposition in Parliament and the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga recently launched the Democratic Alliance, a coalition aimed at uniting the opposition parties in Uganda against President Yoweri Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
While officiating at the Launch, Mpuuga narrated that the Democratic Alliance will soon turn into a political party that will front candidates including a presidential aspirant in the 2021 elections.
While it is Mpuuga’s right to form a political party or...
Besigye’s Co-accused Lutale Kamulegeya Disowned by Family for Treason Ties
The family of Sheikh Abdul Obedi Kamulegeya, a prominent figure in Ugandan Muslim politics, has publicly disowned their brother, Hajji Obedi Lutale Kamulegeya, over his alleged involvement with Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently on trial for treason.
This announcement was made by Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala Kamulegeya, a judge in the Land Division, during a media interview on December 11, 2024, at their father’s residence in Nakaswa Village, Mukono District.
Justice Naluzze voiced deep disappointment in Lutale, who faces allegations...
UPC’s Faizo Muzeyi Tips Holiday Makers to be Productive
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has advised holidaymakers to involve themselves in skillful activities while at home and stay productive at family levels stating that this will help uphold personal values and discipline in accomplishing their education values.
Muzeyi Faizo, the Party Head of Communication sent out the advice to holidaymakers while addressing the press on December 11th, 2024 at the Party Head Quarters in Uganda House, Kampala.
In light of how long holidays combine with the festive season where many...
