Tag: Journalists

South Africa: Mother Sentenced to Life for Trafficking Her Own Daughter

A 35-year-old South African mother and two accomplices have been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and trafficking of her own six-year-old daughter Joshlin Smith an act that has shocked the nation and left...

Court Declines to Grant Besigye, Two Others Mandatory Bail

Court

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, citing lack of jurisdiction. Presiding magistrate Christine Nantege ruled on Wednesday...

BREAKING NEWS

“Work Without Pay For 10 Months For Misusing PDM...

Ugandans who misuse the Shs. 1 million Parish Development Model (PDM) fund will be arrested and work without pay...

Agriculture

Uganda to Start Producing Footwear and Sole in 2025...

Uganda is set to begin producing footwear and sole at Kawumu Leather Industry in Luwero District. Established by the government...

Politics

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.

Jobs

Journalists Asked to Uphold Truth, Integrity amidst Tight Deadlines

The two-day conference taking place from November 7-8, 2024, themed Rebuilding Trust in Media in Times of AI, is meant to dialogue about public accountability, elections, AI, citizens' voices, and women in media.

Environment

Raising Community Awareness for Climate Action in Uganda

Public awareness campaigns are essential for mobilizing communities in Uganda to engage with climate change policies actively. By fostering education, participation, and collaboration among various stakeholders, these initiatives contribute significantly to building a climate-resilient society.

National News

Minister Baryomunsi Cautions Security Officers Against Harassing Journalists

The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has cautioned security officers against harassing journalists, stating that they should observe respect for journalists and forge a way of partnering and working together.

Security

Security Closes Off NUP Headquarters ahead of Planned Press...

The offices were closed off, and the place was surrounded by both military police and Uganda Police, who did not accept anyone to enter or exit the party premises.

Crime