Author: Agnes Atewo

Karamoja MPs Demand Resignation, Apology from ULS President Ssemakadde

Ssemakadde’s utterances against the DPP were uncalled for and such words can only be said by a man with "diabolical brains." "He must be condemned for his action, resign, and apologize to Abodo and the whole Karamoja fraternity because it isn’t the first time that Ssemakadde is targeting the person of the DPP."

LOP Launches Nationwide Campaign Protest against Coffee Bill

Ssenyonyi’s campaign kicked off in Bukomansimbi, Uganda’s top coffee-producing district, on November 19, 2024, where he rallied farmers to keep growing coffee.

Dr. Mwebesa Appointed New Chairperson of Health Service Commission

Dr. Mwebesa will be tasked with overseeing the management and administration of health services in Uganda, ensuring that health policies are effectively implemented and that quality healthcare is delivered to the population.

Parents Asked to Provide Correct Child Passport Application Information

The reminder by Immigration aims to streamline the passport application process and prevent any delays or complications that may arise from incorrect information.

Five Severely Injured in Kajjansi Vehicle Collision

Ssempebwa attributed the accident to overspeeding and overtaking from the wrong lane.

Six Dead, Eight Injured in Awful Collision on Jinja-Iganga Highway

The Kakira stretch of Jinja-Iganga Highway is a blackspot for accidents, with local authorities urging motorists to exercise extra caution, especially in high-risk areas like Kakira, to help reduce the frequency of such tragic incidents.

LOP Demands Revelation of Attackers’ Identities in Parliament Incident

Ssenyonyi demanded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to verify his claims that the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was giving seedlings only to opposition MPs and leaving out their NRM counterparts.

Gov’t Rejects Proposed Bill to Elect LOP

Lumu was granted leave from Parliament to review the bill, a requirement in the House rules. This was during the regional plenary sittings held in Gulu city on August 29, 2024.

Police Launch Investigation into Kalerwe Market Fire

Police data shows that nearly 40% of fire incidents in markets are attributed to unauthorized or poorly maintained electrical installations, a factor commonly seen in informal trade environments.

MP Akol Protests Three House Sitting Suspension by Speaker Among

During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the August House turned into a boxing ring and tempers flared when MPs Zaake and Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and suspension of 12 MPs. 

Nebbi Residents Demand Accountability for UGX 1Bn Road Maintenance Funds

The municipality received around UGX 500 million for road maintenance in the first and second quarters of the 2023/2024 financial year.

LOP Ssenyonyi Vows to Fight Back on Coffee Bill

During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, tempers flared when MPs Francis Zaake and Anthony Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and a brief suspension of the House for some minutes.

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