Author: Agnes Atewo

BREAKING: Ugandan Olympic Athlete Succumbs to Domestic Violence

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who represented Uganda in the women’s marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has succumbed to burns sustained, after her boyfriend Dickson Marangach set her on fire.

LOP Threatens to take Legal Action over Non-Compensation of Kiteezi Landfill Victims

The Kiteezi incident was out of government negligence and those responsible should be exposed.

Police to Boost Formal Education for Officers’ Children, Dependents

The Uganda Police Force is committed to enhancing education for its officers’ dependents, which marks a significant step towards empowering the next generation and ensuring a brighter future for police families across the country.

MPs Backing Censure Motion File Complaint to Speaker Seeking Reconsideration

Speaker Anita Annet Among informed Ssekikubo that she could not advance the motion, citing various reasons, including procedural constraints—a decision that sparked significant backlash from Ssekikubo and other lawmakers who view it as an attempt to shield the implicated commissioners from scrutiny.

Makerere University to Launch PhD Programs in Kiswahili

Makerere University has announced its intentions to begin teaching students interested in pursuing PhD's in Kiswahili in 2025.

FDC Katonga Calls for Comprehensive Waste Management Methods in Kampala

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction has called for a new approach to solid waste management in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, following the recent tragedy at the Kiteezi landfill.

Police Warn of Crime Threat from Motorcyclists with Obscured Number Plates

The suspect was on his motorcycle, a red Bajaj with the registration number UGD 297 P, but its number plates were twisted and concealed, which drew the officers’ attention.

Opposition MPs to boycott Forthcoming Regional Parliamentary Seatings

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi, together with other opposition MPs have  decided not to attend Parliament regional seatings, citing unnecessary spending...

Former Speaker Encourages Among to Remain Steadfast Amid Challenges

 The Speaker of the 4th Parliament in Uganda, Emeritus Francis Butagira, has encouraged the current Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, to stand firm and continue defending the interests of Uganda, even when it comes at a heavy cost.

Besigye Condemns Terrorism Charges Levied Against 36 FDC Activists

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Kiiza Besigye, has condemned the charges placed against FDC activists from the Katonga faction who were arrested in Kenya and subsequently deported to Uganda last week.

Rukungiri: Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle Number Plates

The Police in Rukungiri municipality conducted an intelligence-led operation in response to an increase in vehicle number plate thefts.

Judiciary to Reduce Case Backlog through ADR Week

In a bid to reduce the growing backlog of cases in the judicial system, the Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week, set to take place from August 5th to August 9th, 2024.

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