Kumi District Hosts International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government's commitment to social protection programs for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Vice President Jessica Alupo presided over the national commemoration of the event on Tuesday December 03, 2024, in Kumi District under the theme “Improved Household Income for the Well-being of Persons with Disabilities.”
The event convened national government, civil society, and local community stakeholders to evaluate progress and...
Dr. Besigye Refuses Medication in Protest of Detention
Dr. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate and former leader of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, is refusing to take his Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) while in Luzira Maximum Security Prison. He is protesting his arrest and detention.
Dr. Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima, who is also the Executive Director of UNAIDS, spoke to reporters at the General Court Martial in Makindye on Monday, December 2, 2024. She said that Dr. Besigye has not taken his medication since November 16,...
Three Fort Portal City Officials Charged with Abuse of Office
Three officials from Fort Portal City have been brought before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of Abuse of Office. The officials were arraigned by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), along with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The accused include Richard Kagaba Ndora, the former acting Deputy Town Clerk, Susan Kyomuhendo, a Senior Assistant Secretary to the City Service Commission, and Ben Mutooro Musinguzi, an office assistant and assistant records...
Traffic Police Warns Motorists to Drive Safely Amid Heavy Rainfall
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has issued a weather alert urging motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving during the rainy season.
The Traffic police spokesperson, Michael Kananura while speaking to the media on December 2, 2024, at the headquarters in Naguru said that the rainy season brings hazardous driving conditions, including fog, mist, heavy rainfall, flooded rains, and reduced visibility.
“To ensure safety on the roads, it is important for drivers to check vehicles, slow down, and increase...
Gov’t to Launch Price Subsidy Program for Clean Energy in Uganda
The Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) will soon launch a new program to help more people access clean and affordable energy. This initiative aims to reduce energy costs for citizens across the country, especially in rural areas.
On December 2, 2024, Mr. Roy Nyamutale Baguma, the managing director of UECCC, announced that the official launch of the price subsidy program will take place on December 5, 2024, in Kiboga District. This program will offer significant discounts on various clean...
President Museveni Shakes Up Police Force with New Appointments and Promotions
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces President Yoweri Museveni, has announced a series of appointments and promotions within the Uganda Police Force in the efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Uganda Police Force in serving citizens and maintaining law and order in the country.
In a press statement issued by the Uganda Police Force Headquarters in Naguru by police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma on Monday, 2, 2024, he outlined the following...
