Tag: Local leaders

NIRA to Launch National ID Mass Renewal and Enrollment in Mid-April 2025

In a move to ensure a smooth transition into the mass renewal and enrollment of National Identification Cards (IDs), the Government of Uganda has announced the extension of ID validity by one year, effective August 2025. This...

President Museveni Appoints Arthur Mugyenyi new ISO Boss

BREAKING NEWS

Agriculture

Museveni Reschedules His PDM Assessment Tour to Bukedi Sub-Region

The Eastern Uganda tour will begin in the Bukedi sub-region, where the president will evaluate the progress and impact of the PDM initiatives aimed at economic empowerment and grassroots development together with the local leaders, members of the public, selected model farmers, and the technical staff.

Politics

UPC Calls for Investigations into Kigogwa Explosion

This is not the first time such an incident is happening in Uganda; in July 2013, over 35 people died and many survived with injuries as they tried to get fuel from a fuel tanker involved in an accident. Many, mainly boda boda raiders,were caught up in the fire and lost their lives.

Crime

UPDF Troops Foil Jie Warriors’ Cattle Theft Attempt, Retrieve...

The operation emphasized the UPDF's ongoing commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region as they continue to address challenges posed by cattle rustling and other forms of banditry.

National News

NIRA Set to Register Children Born during LRA Captivity...

NIRA's standard registration process requires a child to present parental identification. However, in this situation, many parents were killed during the conflict, and others have no official IDs themselves.

National News

LOP Asks Lubigi Evicted Residents to Fight against Forms...

The issues of evictions don’t discriminate against political affiliations, and the issues of violating the rights of Ugandans don’t bother about political parties because when such a day comes, all face the wrath.

Security