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...
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...
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...
ISO Chief Urges Mbale Ghetto Youth to Join Money Economy to Alleviate Poverty
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has implored the Mbale ghetto youth to involve themselves in income-generating activities that will help them eradicate poverty and improve their economic well-being.
Col Katabazi was meeting the ghetto youth of Mbale city at Mbale Secondary School in Mbale city on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
He assured the ghetto youth that Uganda is their country, where they should serve with dignity and that peace and security will continue...
Col Katabazi Retools Elgon Region RDCs, DISOs on Security, Monitoring Gov’t Programs
The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has equipped the Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Deputy RCCs and DRDCs, Assistant RCCs and ARDCs, and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) on beefing up the security of the populace and developing an accurate monitoring tool of government programs to eradicate poverty.
He was relaying his keynote address to the RCCs, RDCs, DRCCs, DRDCS, ARCCs, ARDCs, RISOs, and DISOs from the Bugisu and Sebei...
Police Introduce Official WhatsApp Number for Real-Time Crime Reporting
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has introduced an official WhatsApp number for the public to report crimes and suspicious activities instantly.
This was announced by ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the Uganda police spokesperson during a weekly security briefing on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at Police headquarters in Naguru.
According to Rusoke, the initiative "aims to enhance communication between the police and the community," especially in light of rising crime rates in the city.
“We have a WhatsApp line where you can share messages with...
