UPDF Officer Kills 7 in Shootout; Arrested
Police in Kanungu district are holding a UPDF officer who opened fire last evening and killed up to seven people at Kihiihi trading center. Lance Corporal Katungwensi Katooko Moses who is attached to...
View ArticleBurundi’s Nkurunziza Offered FIFA Job to Quit Presidency
Burundian authorities have revealed that President Pierre Nkurunziza was offered a job at the world football government body FIFA to entice him to leave Burundian politics and focus on the game that he...
View ArticleMuseveni Meets High Command Over Security
President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Armed Forces has held a meeting with the UPDF High Command at State House Entebbe. According to the presidency, this meeting “focused on...
View ArticleGen Katumba: Levi Karuhanga Inspired Ugandan Armed Forces
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Katumba Wamala has described deceased Court Martial boss Major General Levi Karuhanga as an “inspirational figure” who will always be remembered for his selflessness and...
View ArticleGen. Tumwiine Discredits Uganda’s Education as Narrow and Useless
Renowned promoter of Pan Africanism and serving army officer, Gen. Elly Tumwiine has slammed Uganda’s education for being short on basic life knowledge but rather emphasizing academic qualifications....
View ArticleInadequate Financing Threatens Ambitious Northern Corridor Projects
The Northern Corridor Council of Ministers meeting has opened in Kampala with representatives of regional countries expressing fears that lack of or delayed financing will disrupt the swift...
View ArticleAll Imports Must Be Transported by Railway – East African Ministers
Northern Corridor Ministers have called for radical policies to reduce pressure on road transport infrastructure and boost use of railway systems with the view of stimulating economic growth in the...
View ArticleRoad Contractors In Mbarara Cautioned on HIV
Contractors working on road projects in Mbarara district have been warned to beware of the HIV/AIDs scourge and to focus more on their work. The warning was sounded by Mbarara municipality leaders...
View ArticleMachar’s Weapons Finally Granted Entry to Juba
The government of South Sudan has finally granted permission to a plane carrying weapons of rebel leader Dr. Riek Machar to land into country’s capital Juba. The latest development has been confirmed...
View ArticleBrother Speaks Out on Gen. Karuhanga’s Last Moments
Justus Muhanguzi, the younger brother of Maj. Gen. Levi Karuhanga has opened up about the last moments of the chairman of the Makindye based General Court Martial and commander Reserve Forces who...
View ArticleUCMP To host Conference On Supplier Interests In The Oil And Gas Sector
The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) is set to host the second annual oil and gas convention from April 27-28, 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, as the country seeks to spark renewed...
View ArticleRwanda signs Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Rwanda on Friday April 23rd joined with over 160 countries to sign the historic Paris Agreement on Climate Change at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Rwanda was represented at the signing...
View ArticleEAC Mourns Fallen Army Court Boss
The East African Community’s Regional Secretariat has joined Ugandans to mourn the untimely demise of Maj. Gen. Levy Karuhanga Chairman of the General Court martial Republic of Uganda. Karuhanga...
View ArticlePM Rugunda Roots for Increased Financing for Climate Change in Africa
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has asked that developed economies to strengthen their support towards low income countries in efforts to tackle climatic change and its effects. The Prime...
View ArticleBesigye: I Pitied Gen. Karuhanga When He Got the Army Court Job
Col Dr Kizza Besigye called Lt. Gen. Levi Karuhanga, the deceased head of the General Court Martial, a “low toned but strong hearted” soldier, after the latter’s unexpected death on Thursday. “He was...
View ArticleFamily Grateful as Scores Turn up to Save Carol
Hundreds poured this morning at Panamera Bar in Naguru to take part in a car wash fund raising drive to save Carol Atuhairwe who is battling cancer. Companies, small and big, government departments and...
View ArticleKiir Missing as Regional Leaders Meet in Kampala
The South Sudan President, Salva Kiir is conspicuously missing in the high level Northern Corridor Summit taking place in Ugandan capital Kampala. Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Uhuru Kenyatta...
View ArticleBesigye Confident About Carol’s Health; NRM Donates 5M
Forum for Democratic Change politician Col Dr Kizza Besigye this afternoon graced the noble cause to raise funds for Carol Atuhairwe, who is battling cancer. Through a highly publicized social media...
View ArticleMinister Tumwebaze Condemns Politics at Cancer Drive
As Ugandans of all walks of life united today to help raise funds for Mrs. Carol Atuhirwe’s cancer treatment, Minister in Charge of President Hon Frank Tumwebaze was unhappy with those that chose to...
View ArticleGov’ts Urged to Speed up Projects As Northern Corridor Summit Concludes
The respective heads of state have asked their governments to speed up the implementation of the various integration projects as far as the Northern Corridor is concerned. The call was made during the...
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