Shameful Scenes Erupt at Eperu’s Burial as Besigye and Amuriat Fight for Microphone
Rtd Col Kizza Besigye the former President of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Eng. Patrick Oboi Amuriat the current President of FDC Najjankumbi displayed undignified scenes where they exchanged bitter words over who should speak during the memorial service of their fallen comrade Sarah Eperu who was laid to rest on April 13, 2024, in Koloin, Ngora District.
According to family and friends, who had gathered to send off their loved one, Besigye and Amuriat who have a...
Speaker Among Inspects Namboole Stadium Renovations Amid CAF Concerns
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has today April 15, 2024 visited the Mandela National Stadium, also known as Namboole Stadium, to inspect the progress of its ongoing renovations.
While commending the efforts of the UPDF Engineering Brigade, Among acknowledged the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to withhold approval of the stadium, citing issues with the renovation work not meeting their required standards.
"I'm extremely impressed by the UPDF Engineering Brigade for what they've done at Namboole...
KACITA Calls Off Planned Strike, Asks Traders to Continue Operating
Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has called off the planned traders strike which was to be held on April 16th,2024 in Kampala and other major cities and towns.
According to Thadeus Musoke Nagenda the KACITA chairperson, the decision to call off the strike was reached after confirmation of a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni and KACITA leadership and other stakeholders on April 19, 2024.
“We shall have a meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024, with traders to discuss key issues to...
Parliament Health Committee Proposes 20% Tax Increase on Alcohol and Tobacco to Compensate for Reduced Donor Funding
The Parliament Health Committee has recently recommended a significant increase in taxes on products known to have harmful effects such as tobacco and alcohol. Saying that the proposed 20% hike aims at bridging the gap left by donors, who have pointed out plans to reduce funding to Uganda’s health sector.
According to Dr. Charles Ayume the Chairperson Health Committee during the presentation of the ministerial policy statement for the health sector, over the years, health development partners have supported the...
Joel Ssenyonyi’s Contradicting Statements on Auditor General’s Award Raise Doubts
Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of Opposition (LOP) in the 11th Parliament, has found himself in hot water over his contradictory statements regarding a proposed service award for the Auditor General. The controversy arose when Ssenyonyi issued conflicting statements both in parliament and on social media.
During a recent parliamentary session on April 11, 2024, Ssenyonyi seconded a motion to grant the outgoing Auditor General a service award worth Ugx. 500 million, along with other benefits equivalent to half of what...
ISO Deputy Director Calls for Patriotism, Selflessness in the 6th Upcoming Population Census
With the 6th National Population Census approaching Col. Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), has delivered a powerful message to over 700 district officials who recently completed their training emphasizing the importance of patriotism and self-sacrifice in ensuring accurate data collection for the upcoming census.
Speaking at the closure of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics' (UBOS) training program held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on April 13, 2024, Col. Katabazi urged the district officials to...
