Mityana, Uganda — Fear gripped residents of Myanzi Sub-county in Kassanda District and Mityana Municipality after a violent attack on Saturday night left three people injured and deeply traumatized. Among the victims was Erick Ssonko, Kabaka’s deputy chief in the area, who was targeted alongside two others by machete-wielding thugs. The incident occurred when a…
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UK Pledges Shs4.8 Billion for Uganda’s Mpox Response.
The UK government has announced a significant financial commitment of Shs4.8 billion to bolster Uganda’s response to Mpox, a viral disease that has raised public health concerns. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by Acting High Commissioner Philip Smith to the Ministry of Health, where he met with Minister Jane Ruth Aceng. This…
Museveni: “Gov’t Can’t Employ Everyone; Focus on Entrepreneurship”.
In a recent address during Uganda’s independence parade, President Yoweri Museveni acknowledged the challenges of unemployment, particularly among the youth. He stated that while his government is committed to implementing measures to alleviate poverty, it is unrealistic to expect the government to provide employment for every citizen. The event, which saw 40 individuals, including police…
Don Nasser Further Remanded as Investigation Continues.
Kampala socialite Nasser Nduhukire, commonly known as Don Nasser, appeared in Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court on October 8, 2024, facing serious charges related to aggravated trafficking and defilement. During the court session, prosecution, led by Mr. Joseph Kyomuhendo, informed the court that investigations into the case are still ongoing. As a result, they requested an…
Early Retirement Surge Among Teachers Due to Degree Policy.
Iganga District – A recent government policy mandating higher educational qualifications for teachers is prompting a wave of early retirements in the Busoga sub-region. Introduced in 2019, this transformative teacher policy requires all educators, including those at nursery and primary levels, to possess at least a Bachelor’s degree. During a meeting held at Iganga Progress…
Court Orders Airlifting of Bunyoro King for Specialized Treatment.
Hoima High Court has issued an order for the airlifting of Bunyoro King Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I for specialized medical treatment. The ruling comes in response to an application that was originally filed ten years ago by Prince Apollo Kisoro, the former Bunyoro tourism minister and assistant to the monarch. The court, presided over by…
US Imposes Travel Ban on Four Ugandan Police Officers for Human Rights Abuses.
In a significant move, the United States has imposed travel sanctions on four senior Ugandan police officers due to their involvement in serious human rights violations. The officers—Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdan Twesigye—have been implicated in acts of torture, cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment. Among their documented abuses is their role in…
DP Bloc Eyes Mpuuga as 2026 Presidential Candidate.
As the 2026 elections approach, the Democratic Party (DP) bloc is actively considering former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, as their presidential front-runner. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about strategic alliances within the opposition, particularly following disillusionment with the People Power movement. At a recent event, Michael Mabikke, a prominent member of…
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