President Museveni Waives Fees for Non-Tourist Travelers at Murchison Falls National Park
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that travelers not visiting Murchison Falls National Park as tourists will no longer have to pay fees while passing through the park. This decision comes as many travelers need to connect to northern Uganda during the temporary closure of the Karuma Bridge.
The announcement was made by the State House in a statement on Friday, October 4, 2024. President Museveni emphasized that it was wrong to charge non-tourist travelers.
“I totally forbid the charging of...
UPDF Strongly Condemns the Devastating Shooting in Amolatar District
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has expressed deep sorrow and condemned the tragic shooting of Thirumalesh Etikala, a 49-year-old site manager at Royal Velko Joint Ventures by private James Tolit that claimed his life.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Namasale, Amolatar District.
In a statement released by Capt Edwin Mawanda Public information officer of the 5th Infantry Division, the UPDF extends heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Thirumalesh and Private James Tolit a 38-year-old...
NUP’s Mwiru Grabs Kyabazinga Radio, Sparks Community Outrage
Paul Mwiru, the former Jinja East Member of Parliament on the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket who later crossed to the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) and is currently with the National Unity platform (NUP), has reportedly grabbed Busoga Radio One from the Kyabazinga of Busoga and Paul Waiswa Mugoya, who were originally shareholders and rightful owners of the radio station.
Busoga Radio One, a prominent media outlet in the region that was opened with the aim of empowering...
Karamoja Leaders Praise UPDF for Restoring Peace and Security in the Region
The Karenga District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ocailap Geoffrey Filbert has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their pivotal role in restoring stability and peace to the Karamoja region.
Speaking at the district headquarters Ocailap on September 20, 2024, expressed optimism about the declining levels of insecurity in the Karamoja Region a development he said has led to food security in the region.
“With security guaranteed, the food problem will be history in Karamoja,” Ocailap noted.
He highlighted the impressive...
MP Lumu Accuses DP Leadership of Undermining His Parliamentary Consultation Efforts
The Mityana South member of Parliament Richard Lumu has accused DP top leadership led by Norbert Mao and Mukasa Mbidde of sabotaging his consultation process.
While speaking to journalists at Cafe Pap on Parliamentary Avenue on September 20, 2024, Lumu accused the DP leadership of contacting other opposition party members to refuse his proposals on the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill 2024.
"Mbidde a full Vice President of the party went ahead and called NUP, and FDC leaders telling them that...
Civil servants are Urged to Build Public Trust Through Quality Work
Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Chairperson of the Field Inspection Project at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), has called on civil servants, particularly engineers, architects, and planners, to prioritize quality in their work for the government.
Maj Gen Masiko made these remarks during the inspection of projects carried out on Friday, September 20, 2024,2024 by the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineers Brigade in the Central Region.
"If you want to gain trust from the public and the people...