DP Dismisses Opposition Leader’s Call for Regional Seat Boycott.

In a recent development within Ugandan politics, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Democratic Party (DP). Richard Lumu, has issued a formal statement distancing his party from the planned opposition boycott of parliamentary sessions. Lumu’s response comes amid growing tensions within the opposition camp, which is considering a boycott as a form of protest. Lumu’s…

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Archbishop Kaziimba  called for a delay in  proposed church law amendments.

Archbishop Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda has requested that proposed amendments to the Provincial Constitution and Canons be postponed. Speaking at the 27th Provincial Assembly at Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Archbishop Kaziimba recommended delaying the changes until the Assembly has reviewed the results of a comprehensive study on the Province’s status….

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Museveni Urges Musicians to Promote NRM Message.

In a recent meeting at State House Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed a gathering of prominent Ugandan musicians, urging them to use their influence to spread the message of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The event was organized by Ms. Hellen Seku, Commissioner of Patriotism in the Office of the President. Among the attendees…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will exit  presidential race this week, reports say.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to end his presidential campaign by the end of this week, according to reports. Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that Kennedy will formally withdraw from the race on Friday. This follows an announcement on his campaign website about a planned statement on the same day, which will…

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Oryem believes that Acheng shouldn’t be evaluated based on social media.

Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada is currently navigating a period of diplomatic uncertainty. Wednesday might mark the end of Joy Ruth Acheng’s tenure as Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, following a decision by the Canadian government to declare her persona non grata. The Canadian authorities have cited “unbecoming behavior” as the reason behind this diplomatic…

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Contaminated maize sparks fear in Zambia after 400 dogs die.

An “alarming number” of 400 dogs are thought to have died over the past month in Zambia after eating contaminated maize and humans could be at risk too, the country’s health minister has said. Elijah Muchima announced that approximately half of the 25 samples taken from milling companies were found to contain exceedingly high levels…

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Kyiv conducts its largest drone attack on Moscow and uses US rockets in Kursk.

Kyiv has launched what is described as the largest drone attack on Moscow since the beginning of the war. Ukrainian forces targeted the Russian capital with a significant drone assault, though Russian air defenses managed to intercept at least 11 drones headed for Moscow. In total, Russian officials reported that 45 drones were destroyed across…

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Africa  to Begin Mpox Vaccinations , Health Agency Reports.

The African continent is poised to commence mpox vaccinations within days, according to a recent announcement by Africa’s leading public health agency. The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) revealed on Tuesday that countries grappling with mpox, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), are preparing to initiate vaccination campaigns soon….

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