A Burning Issue: Schools and Police Face Off Over Fire Response
The recent fire incidents at two schools within Kasese District have unveiled alarming shortcomings in the emergency response by the police fire brigade and the schools’ commitment to maintaining safety standards. On the last day of February, a devastating blaze…
IGG’s Mission: Disentangling Uganda from the Corruption Web
In Uganda’s Busoga sub-region, public officials have linked their corrupt actions to the low salaries they receive, as uncovered by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) through its recent inquiries. Gerald Gwaira, an official from the Ombudsman’s office, has reported that…
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…
