Author: Agnes Atewo

EC Approves Registration of Katonga’s PFF Party

The Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared Besigye’s Katonga faction to proceed with the registration process of their new party, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF).

MPs Call for Accountability of UGX 15Bn Spent on Procuring Exotic Goats by MAAIF

The Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, Muwanga Muhammad Kivumbi, has questioned the UGX 7.4 million spent by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAAIF) on the procurement of exotic and local goats, respectively, despite the fact that 409 of the 850 goats handed to farmers perished within the first week.

UBOS’ 2024 NHPC Final Report to Highlight Ugandans’ Livelihood, Social Services

The preliminary results of the National Housing and Population Census were released on June 7, 2024, and the final report will be released in October 2024 to provide a more detailed, accurate picture of Uganda's population and housing landscape and resolve complaints from those who believe they were missed.

Kapeeka Trade Show: Boosting Uganda’s Industrial Capabilities and Showcasing Local Products

Kapeeka Trade Show, being held in Nakaseke District, at the Kapeeka Industrial Park, is a premier industrial exhibition aimed at promoting Uganda's industrial sector...

Opposition Legislators Call for the Dismissal of Kampala Ministers 

A section of opposition legislators has expressed their dissatisfaction with the sacking of only three top officials at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), wondering why the two Ministers of Kampala, Minsa Kabanda and Kabuye Kyofatogabye, weren't also dismissed.

URC Temporary Suspends Passenger Train Service along Kampala-Namanve Route

On May 1, 2024, URC reopened the Kampala-Namanve passenger railway service after it was closed in 2023 for renovation. URC currently operates four trips—two in the morning and two in the evening—between Kampala and Namanve at UGX 2,000 per trip, with a daily average of 1,600 passengers.

MPs Call for Speedy Issuance of Digital Number Plates to Curb Crime

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence, led by Donozio Kahonda, MP Ruhinda South, has urged the government to expedite the issuance of digital number plates to help reduce crime rates in Uganda.

Crackdown on Corruption: SHACU Charges Duo in Multi-Billion Theft Case

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), has arraigned Wycliffe Ntende and Stephen Boogere before the Chief Magistrates Court in Jinja on charges of theft and conspiracy to commit a felony.

Lukwago Tasks IGG to Avail the Long Overdue Report on Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has called upon the Office of the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to expedite the process of releasing the long-awaited report regarding the Kiteezi Landfill tragedy.

NAKASEKE: Police Probe Murder of Boda Boda Rider by Passenger

Police in Nakaseke District are investigating the murder of a 28-year-old Boda Boda motorcyclist, allegedly murdered by the passenger he was transporting.

Police Issues Safety Guidelines as Schools Open for Third Term

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has issued safety guidelines to manage the expected surge in traffic as schools reopen for the third term.

MoH Tips Ugandans on How to Curb MPOX Spread

The Ministry of Health has called upon the public to be vigilant if the country is to curb the spread of Mpox disease in Uganda.

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