Ministry of Lands Refutes Claims of Escalating Land Grabbing Crisis amid NGO Reports
The Ministry of Lands in Uganda has rejected claims that land grabbing and forced evictions are increasing, especially in the Buganda region.
A recent report by Witness Radio (an NGO that monitors, maps, documents, investigates and publishes latest land eviction cases in Uganda) highlighted a significant rise in land evictions, stating that more than 360,000 people were displaced between January and June 2024.
According to Witness Radio’s investigation, an alarming 2,160 people are evicted daily, and about 723 hectares of land...
Gov’t Partners with IOM to Rehabilitate and Reintegrate Repatriated Migrant Workers
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has strengthened its partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to provide comprehensive support for Ugandan migrant workers returning from the Middle East.
This collaboration aims to ensure effective rehabilitation and reintegration of those repatriated, particularly from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, where recent amnesty programs have led to the return of many Ugandans.
In an update on Monday, November 11, 2024, the Minister of...
Gov’t Defends Current Process for Selecting Leader of Opposition Amid Proposed Reforms
The government has strongly defended the current process of electing the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament, firmly rejecting attempts to change it. This was revealed by Jackson Kafuuzi, the Deputy Attorney General, in his written submission to the Legal & Parliamentary Affairs Committee, to provide the Government’s views on the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024 that was tabled by Richard Lumu, MP for Mityana South.
Kafuuzi asserted that the democratic mandate from the voters would be compromised...
Col. Katabazi Emphasizes Discipline as Key for Students Leaders to Drive Change in Society
Col. Emmy Katabazi, the deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has called for discipline among student leaders to help transform their communities. He stressed that discipline is essential for personal and community development.
Col Katabazi emphasized three key principles: Prayer, Hard Work, and most importantly Discipline, an approach he referred to as the PHD method.
He made these remarks during a students leaders conference on October 26, 2024, at Mulore High School Academy in Rubanda District. The event,...
Uganda Joins BRICS: Col Katabazi Highlights Economic Opportunities and Shift from Western Influence
Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has highlighted the economic benefits that await Uganda from being a part of BRICS, pointing out that it will help improve social and economic conditions in the country. He believes this partnership may help challenge the dominance of Western trade and financial institutions, allowing for new economic paths to be explored.
Uganda on October 23, 2024 officially joined the BRICS bloc which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China,...
Inside the Fate of Three Sacked KCCA Officials
Three senior officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) are facing serious legal troubles following the tragic Kiteezi incident. ED Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and ex- Public Health Director Daniel Okello have been accused of manslaughter and negligence, leading to the deaths of at least 34 people.
The problems began when President Museveni fired Kisaka and the others after a report from the Inspector General of Government (IGG) found them responsible for not addressing warnings about a...
