Lukwago Urges Baganda to Abandon NUP and Join PFF for Its Nationalistic Outlook
In a bold political move, Erias Lukwago, the Lord Mayor of Kampala and the interim leader of the People’s Freedom Forum (PFF), has called on the people of Buganda to abandon the National Unity Platform (NUP) and instead support the PFF over its nationalistic approach to governance.
While speaking to reporters on October 11, 2024, about the progress of signature collection for formalization of the PFF that commenced on October 7, 2024, Lukwago emphasized that even for those who are...
FUFA Cautions Fans Against Counterfeit Uganda Cranes Gear
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has warned the public against the unauthorized sale and importation of sports merchandise featuring FUFA branding.
This was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday, October 10, 2024, by FUFA, the governing body of local football in Uganda.
FUFA has expressed concern over reports of the unauthorized importation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit sports materials, attire, and apparel bearing its trademarks.
“FUFA has not authorized any individual, group, or company to sell FUFA sports...
Uganda Railways to Open Mukono Train Route in November
The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has confirmed plans to launch the passenger train service effective next month.
The Mukono - Kampala train route is expected to be functional effective November 1, 2024.
The development was brought to light by Andrew Muguluma the URC board member who doubles as chairperson at the Technical Committee at a media briefing on October 10, 2024.
The railway line has been under full renovation since April 2023 with the replacement of the old steel slippers with concrete...
UK Allocates £1 Million to Aid Uganda’s Mpox Outbreak Response
The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide £1M ( UGX 4.7 Bn) to Baylor College of Medicine and the Infectious Disease Institute to support Uganda’s response to the current Mpox outbreak.
This development was confirmed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, on the Ministry of Health’s official X handle.
According to the ministry, the support delivered through these expert partners will be aligned with the Government of Uganda’s overall Mpox response plan to strengthen the coordination...
ISO’s Special PDM Monitoring Tool to Incorporate other Gov’t Programs
The Internal Security Organization (ISO) is planning to upgrade its Zaidi Software to better monitor other government outreach programs.
Col. Emmy Katabazi, the deputy director general of ISO, announced this development on October 6, 2024, during a speech to 282 participants at the Mwangaza African Revolutionary Studies event held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
Col. Katabazi emphasized the role of science and technology in driving change in society.
"ISO has employed the best minds to create systems that effectively...
NIRA Launches Campaign to Register Citizens Without National IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has started a new campaign to help citizens who do not have National Identification cards (National IDs) get registered.
Osborn Mushabe, NIRA's Manager for Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter). He encouraged those without National IDs to take advantage of the mobile registration services that NIRA will provide.
The registration services will be available at the subcounty level, making it easier for residents across the country...
