Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura and activist Ingrid Turinawe are among five individuals who have been charged in connection with the “Free Besigye and All Political Prisoners” protest in Kampala. The group appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on February 18, 2025, following their arrest the previous day. The activists were…
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UPDF Enters Congolese City of Bunia Amid Rising Tensions.
Bunia, DRC – February 18, 2025 – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have officially entered the eastern Congolese city of Bunia, a move aimed at preventing further violence in the region. This development follows recent warnings from Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated that the UPDF would deploy unless…
Giant Opposition Leaders, Led by Bobi Wine, Issue 48-Hour Ultimatum for Besigye’s Release.
KAMPALA – Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and several other opposition figures remain incarcerated in Luzira and Kitalya prisons, despite a Supreme Court ruling that ordered their case files to be transferred from military to civilian courts. The continued detention has sparked outrage among opposition leaders and their supporters, who are demanding their immediate…
WHO Grants Uganda Shs7 Billion for Ebola Response.
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated Shs7 billion to Uganda to aid in the fight against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus. This funding will support key areas such as surveillance, laboratory testing, logistics, infection prevention, control in hospitals, treatment centers, and ongoing research efforts. The Ministry of Health…
Gen. Muhoozi Lauds Uganda-US Relations, Calls for Deeper Cooperation.
Entebbe, Uganda – The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the strong and long-standing relationship between Uganda and the United States, calling for deeper cooperation between the two nations. During a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe on Wednesday, Gen….
Janet Museveni Backs New UCE Grading System Amid Parents’ Confusion.
Kampala, Uganda – February 11, 2025 First Lady and Minister of Education, Janet Museveni, has urged Ugandans to embrace the newly introduced grading system under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum (NLSC). She made the remarks while displaying the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results during their official release at State House Nakasero. The Uganda…
Besigye Goes on Hunger Strike Amid Legal Battle.
Kampala, Uganda – November 20, 2024 Uganda’s veteran opposition leader, retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, has gone on a hunger strike while facing trial at the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. Besigye, a longtime critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government, was seen standing in the steel dock as legal proceedings against him continued. Sources…
Anita Among Declares Unopposed Bid for Speaker of Parliament in 2026.
Wakiso, Uganda – The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among, has announced her intention to seek re-election for the speakership in the 2026–2031 term, stating that she will run unopposed. Among made the declaration while attending the annual general meeting of the Uganda District Councils’ Speakers Association (UDICOSA) in Wakiso District. She expressed confidence…
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