Leadership Competence and Political Astuteness: Criteria for Uganda’s Next IGP
The police have cautioned against speculation concerning the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential renewal of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who assumed office in 2018 succeeding Gen Kale Kayihura, is set to complete his term…
Protecting the Vulnerable: Addressing Allegations of Sexual Assault in Jinja
Police in Jinja District are trying to find a colleague who allegedly raped a lady suspect in her cell. Kiira area police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is connected to Namaganga police publish in Busedde sub-county, Jinja District.“It…
Uganda’s Agricultural Advancement: Parliament’s Strategic Allocation for Extension Worker Recruitment
In a strategic move to propel Uganda’s agricultural sector forward, Parliament has approved a substantial budget of sh10 billion dedicated to the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1. This decisive…
Strengthening Uganda’s Legal Resilience: A Call to Arms
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness, Uganda faces a new frontier of sophisticated crimes that demand a coordinated and proactive response from its legal community. President Museveni’s impassioned address at the New Law Year opening…
Shock and Fear Grip Bulalaka Village Following Gruesome Double Murder
Bulalaka village, nestled in Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District, eastern Uganda, finds itself in a state of shock and fear after an unknown assailant brutally hacked to death Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27. Their…
MK Movement’s Transition: NUP Lawmaker’s Perspective
Honorable Aisha Kabanda, the National Unity Platform’s representative for Butambala district, provided insights into the evolution of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda. Speaking in a televised interview, Kabanda dissected the rationale behind this…
UCFFA Calls on Ministry to Act Against Floating Wetland Endangering Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has issued an urgent call to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to address a significant floating wetland mass within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick Lufafa,…
Ministry Discloses Shortfall in Secondary School Admissions for 2023 PLE Graduates
The Ministry of Education has revealed a shortfall in secondary school admissions for candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). About 20 percent of the 648,662 successful candidates have not been admitted to any secondary school. During the…
FDC Mulls Over Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as Dokolo MP Contender
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, based in Najjanankumbi, is contemplating nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the upcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy emerged following the demise of Cecilia Barbara…
Breaking Barriers Again: Michelle Obama’s Second Grammy for Audio Brilliance
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, secured a Grammy Award in recognition of her exceptional work in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. This win marks her second Grammy, acknowledging her audiobook titled…
