Tension as FDC Accuses NUP of Exclusion Amid Besigye’s Arrest
Opposition parties, Monday, held an inter-party press conference at Parliament where among issues on the agenda was condemning the trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obed Kamulegeya.
However, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Patrick Amuriat has publicly accused Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of Opposition belonging to the National Unity Platform (NUP) of deliberately excluding his party from the meeting.
"Clearly we’re the unwanted opposition group in pursuit of freedom. No matter what we will move on by ourselves. Erias Lukwago...
Police Introduce Official WhatsApp Number for Real-Time Crime Reporting
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has introduced an official WhatsApp number for the public to report crimes and suspicious activities instantly.
This was announced by ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the Uganda police spokesperson during a weekly security briefing on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at Police headquarters in Naguru.
According to Rusoke, the initiative "aims to enhance communication between the police and the community," especially in light of rising crime rates in the city.
“We have a WhatsApp line where you can share messages with...
Besigye’s Chief Lawyer Martha Karua Fails to Provide Required Documents for Temporary Special Practicing License
Martha Karua, a Kenyan Senior Counsel and the lead lawyer for opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has encountered a setback in her application for a temporary special practicing license from the Uganda Law Council due to failure to provide the necessary documents.
The council's recent correspondence, dated December 6, 2024, outlined several deficiencies in her application that led to its rejection.
The Uganda Law Council in a letter addressed to Karua, highlighted multiple concerns regarding her application namely Incomplete Documentation.
"Karua's application...
Uganda Receives Life-Saving Hepatitis C Drugs from Egypt
Uganda has received a consignment of Hepatitis C drugs from Egypt, sufficient enough to treat 500 patients a significant development for public health.
The delivery was conducted by General Mohamed Ashraf of Egypt's General Intelligence Service (GIS) which is responsible for manufacturing the drugs and the drugs were officially received by SFC Commander Maj Gen BD Mugisha on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
According to a statement released by Col Deo Akiki the deputy spokesperson of the...
Masaka PDM Officials Remanded over Theft and Neglect of Duty
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit together with the Criminal Investigations Department and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution have remanded three Masaka Parish Development Model (PDM) officials to Luzira Prison on charges of theft and neglect of duty.
The three who were represented before Masaka Chief Magistrates Court were identified as John Rogers Mutebi, Joseph Bbale and Matovu John, an Agricultural Officer/Focal Person for Masaka District.
According to a statement released by SHACU on December 9,...
Gov’t Confirms Karuma Bridge to Resume Operations Before Christmas
The Minister of State for Works and Transport Musa Francis Ecweru during an on-site progress assessment tour at Karuma Bridge, announced that the bridge will resume its normal operations on December 20, 2024.
He also noted that for those travelling upcountry for the festive season the bridge will first be open to light vehicles only, but in the long run all vehicles will be freely allowed.
“From our assessment with the engineers, at least 85% of the bridge is nearing completion....
