UGANDA NEWS

Gov’t to Prioritise Completion of On-going Projects in Next Financial Year

The government of Uganda has said that it will prioritise the completion of ongoing projects over new ones in the next financial year. This statement was made by Uganda’s Permanent...

Bwanika Petitions NUP to State Its Position On LGBTQ

The Kimanya Kabonera County Member of Parliament (MP), Abed Bwanika, who is also a member of the National...

Col. Katabazi Rallies Youth to Fight Corruption Impending PDM Program

In a bid to combat corruption and ensure the successful implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), Col....

Bobi Wine Grills Opposition Chief Whip Nambeshe over Corruption and Failure to Return Excess Per Diem

Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the NUP party president, has turned his gun to the opposition Chief Whip...

Controversy Surrounds Joel Ssenyonyi’s Negotiations with Government for Release of Specific Political Prisoners

Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi is facing criticism after it was revealed that he has been negotiating privately...

Security Rescues 80 Children from ADF Radicalization Centers

The Counter Terrorism squads have rescued at least 80 children who were found undergoing military training and radicalization into ADF activities. The joint anti-terrorism Task force stormed recruitment centers in Luwero, Kalule and in Ntoroko district in western Uganda. "Twenty two children who were found undergoing training and being persuaded into terrorism activities were rescued. About 50 children were also evacuated and at least five suspects were arrested during the Luwero and Ntoroko raids "Enanga said. Another group of 15 children who...

Uganda to legitimately attack the ADF in DRC

Following the four deadly bomb attacks that terrorized Kampala city, Uganda’s capital over the past month, the government of Uganda is seeking international and regional allies to go after the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in their Congo hide out. While addressing the nation on Saturday 20th Nov, Uganda’s President Museveni, without revealing much detail said he was in talks with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi of Congo and other African presidents to launch attacks on the ADF. Uganda is treading lightly this...

Chief Justice Asks New judges to be impartial in executing their duties

Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has tasked the seven newly-appointed justices of the Court of Appeal and the High Court to always ensure justice for all. He quoted Article 126 of the Constitution that states that judicial power is derived from the people and shall be exercised by the courts in the name of the people and in conformity with the law, values norms and aspirations. “To achieve these constitutional dictates, it is imperative that we work together for the good  of...

Minister Warns On Spreading Terror Attack Fake News

The minister of Information Communication, Technology and national guidance Hon Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has warned a section of Ugandans who seem to be enjoying the acts of terrorism in the country by spreading fake news about it. Addressing the media at the media center in Kampala, Dr Baryomunsi said that by circulating photos and recordings of nasty terror incidents that happened outside Uganda supplement the efforts of suicide bombers by causing more panic, scare and fear in the population. "We have...

How Security Zeroed On Dangerous ADF Terrorist Recruiter Sheikh Muhammad Kirevu

Security has explained the circumstances under which it was able to zero on ADF terror recruiter Sheikh Muhammad Kirevu and went for him from his homes which resulted into his shooting after he attempted to run away. The joint security and intelligence squads are currently conducting counter terrorism operations across the country following the Tuesday 16th twin bombing in Kampala that killed four civilians and injured about 36 others. Fred Enanga the police spokesperson says the joint counter-terror teams, have conducted...

Gov’t To Offer Compassionate Support To Victims Of Kampala Twin Suicide Bombing

Government has announced it will offer support to the families of the Tuesday twin bombing in Kampala that killed four civilians. Some 35 people, mainly police officers sustained injuries from the Tuesday attack. Prime Minister, Robina Nabanja while addressing Parliament on Thursday afternoon extended government condolence to the affected families. In her address, without divulging details, the Prime Minister announced that the government shall offer compassionate support to the affected persons. “As government, we offer our sincere condolences to the affected persons, and...