Mufti Unveils Strategy to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation
Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has unveiled the actions to be taken by the Inter religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) to end Female Genital Mutilation in Karamoja and Sebei sub-regions. He...
View ArticleTooro Renews Demand for Properties from Central Gov’t
Tooro Kingdom is up in arms again with its high ranking officials demanding the return of its assets from the central government. The monarchy’s Youth Affairs Minister, Edward Kasaija said it was high...
View ArticleOutrage as DRC Soldiers Shoot Dead 30 Burundian Refugees
The United Nations has condemned the killing of over 30 Burundian nationals in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Chimp Corps report. Expressing shock and sadness over the violent death of...
View ArticleKagame: Rwanda Maximizing Value from Technology Investments
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has emphasised technology as one of the “key enablers of development,” reaffirming government’s commitment to the development of ICT infrastructure. “Rwanda is now one...
View ArticleLady Cricket Cranes Triumph in Namibia
Zimbabwe 99/7 (20 Ov) Uganda 100/7 (19.3 Ov) Uganda wins by 3 wickets The 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier ended on Saturday. Uganda ladies cricket team managed to overcome Zimbabwe in...
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Mbarara: Shs. 300Million Wooden Bridge Angers Councilors
Mbarara Municipality councilors on Friday furiously charged at the Municipality Mayor Robert Kakyebezi, the Town Clerk Charles Lwanga, Works Committee Chairman Muzamir Ssekajja and the Municipal...
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Mbarara Accountant Survives Machete Wielding Robbers
Police in Mbarara are holding 3 men suspected to have attacked a local business and stolen Shs. 20Million on Saturday morning. The arrested are Ivan Mikwe, 23, a resident of Kamwezi, Kabale; Richard...
View Article12 of 13 Masaka Road Accident Victims Were Tanzanian – Police
Thirteen people including twelve Tanzanian nationals and one Ugandan perished after a lorry collided with a coaster bus along the Kampala – Masaka highway. The fatal accident which occurred on Saturday...
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PHOTOS: NWSC Completes Multi-billion Water Project in Masindi
In a bid to improve water supply services in Masindi Town and the surrounding areas, NWSC using her internally generated resources has commissioned a Shs2.2 billion Project with an aim of improving...
View ArticleWhy Court of Appeal Upheld Sematimba Victory
Three Court of Appeal judges led by the outgoing deputy chief justice Stephen Kavuma this morning retained NRM’s Peter Sematimba as the Busiro South MP, dealing yet another blow to the opposition side...
View ArticlePolice Summon Anti Age Limit Bill MPs
Police have summoned a number of Members of Parliament who have come out in the last few days to openly oppose the proposed amendment of the constitution to remove the presidential age limit. The...
View Article2 Police Officers Arrested Over Murder of Colleagues in Kalerwe
Two police officers attached to Mutundwe Police Station have been apprehended to help with investigations into the murder and robbery that claimed two policemen and a civilian in Kalerwe Saturday...
View ArticlePolice on Attacks Against its Officers: “We’ll Respond with Ruthless Force”
Police has warned assailants that could be tempted to attack police officers with intentions to steal their arms that “ruthless force” will be used against them. The statement was made Monday by the...
View ArticleReligious Leaders Root for Referendum on Age Limit
Top religious leaders from different denominations have called on the government of Uganda to consider carrying out a referendum before proceeding with efforts to table the controversial bill to remove...
View ArticleNRM Age Limit MPs Turn to Church for Support
Over a dozen NRM members of parliament yesterday descended onto Kagadi district to drum support for the controversial constitutional amendment to eliminate the presidential age limit. A total of 13 of...
View ArticleMuseveni Backs Trump’s ‘Powerful’ Declaration on UN Reforms
President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda supports President Donald Trump’s political declaration on UN reforms, which aim at creating a more lean and efficient institution. “Trump is pushing for the...
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Reshuffle: Byakagaba Moved Back to Oil Police; S. Kasigye to Head AFRIPOL Bureau
Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura shook up his force leadership once more on the weekend, appointing AIGP Abbas Byakagaba as the commander of the Oil and Gas Police. Byakagaba had, less...
View ArticleAndrew Mwenda: Age Limit Bill is Good for Besigye
Controversial investigative journalist, Andrew Mwenda has scoffed at opposition’s plans to oppose and fight the proposed presidential Age Limit Bill, saying the amendment could in future benefit Dr...
View ArticleMirundi: Age Limit has Put Opposition on Back Foot
Presidential Advisor on Media Affairs, Tamale Mirundi has warned opposition of shooting itself by fighting the age limit bill, Chimp Corps report. Mirundi says by putting up a spirited campaign against...
View ArticleAnti-Age Limit Bill MPs Ordered to Return to CIID on Thursday
Police have ordered members of parliament opposed to the removal of the presidential age limit to return to the CIID headquarters in Kibuli to be interrogated further on allegations that they made...
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