Mao: Opposition Members on Cabinet Undermines Party Politics
Opposition Democratic Party (DP) president, Norbert Mao has accused President Yoweri who yesterday appointed four opposition members to serve as Ministers in his NRM government; of continuously...
View ArticleEmbattled Brig. Rwakitarate Sent to Brussels in New UPDF Shuffle
President Yoweri Museveni who is also Commander in Chief or the Armed Forces, after making key elevations the UPDF’s top officials, has directed a shuffle in the Defense attaches and military officers...
View ArticleTumwebaze: I am Ready to Face New Challenges
Having navigated through turbulent waves as Minister of Presidency and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Frank Tumwebaze has assured his readiness to confront hurdles in his new assignment....
View ArticleJinja Residents Criticize New Cabinet
Residents of Jinja district have received the new cabinet announced by the president with sentiments and criticism over its composition. Residents and leaders in Jinja are surprised that for the first...
View ArticleWinnie Byanyima Denied Access to Besigye
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed FDC’s former Presidential candidate Col Dr Kizza Besigye is accusing authorities at Luzira Prison of denying her chance to speak to her husband. The Oxfam...
View ArticleUganda Cup Semis: Vipers Seek History, Revenge Against KCCA
The dethroned and the newly crowned Uganda Premier League champions, Vipers SC and KCCA FC go head to head in one half of the Uganda cup semis to be played at the Nakivubo stadium. The Lugogo side...
View ArticleParliament Approves VP Ssekandi, Skips Finance Minister
Parliament has Wednesday morning vetted and approved the reappointed Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, in an impromptu session that was called yesterday evening. The motion to approve the 73...
View ArticleUPC’s Amongi Awaits Party Council Approval to Join NRM Cabinet
Opposition Uganda Peoples’ Congress (UPC) are still weighing the action to be taken on the appointment of one of their own, Betty Amongi the Oyam South Member of Parliament (MP) as a Minister for Lands...
View ArticleNambooze on Why She Didn’t Vote for Ssekandi
A total of four Members of Parliament this morning did not endorse the reappointed Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, citing a number of reasons including breach of the rules of procedure. The...
View ArticleI Cannot Release Besigye – Museveni Tells Protesting MPs
A mild protest broke out at Parliament which convened at Serena Conference Center for the reading of the 2016/17 National Budget, as Members majorly from the Opposition side interrupted President...
View ArticlePolice Won’t Explain Kabaziguruka’s Arrest; FDC Speaks Out
Police have arrested and detained Nakawa Member of Parliament for Nakawa Division Michael Kabaziguruka but declined to give reasons why. The Police publicist Fred Enanga revealed in a statement on...
View ArticleBudget Day: Police Officer Collapses on Parade
A police officer, one of those that made up today’s guard of honor for President Yoweri Museveni ahead of the 2016/17 National Budget presentation fainted and collapsed on parade. The unidentified...
View ArticleWinnie Byanyima Attacks Kamya on Ministerial Slot
Reactions continue to trickle in, on this week’s announced cabinet which unprecedentedly entailed four faces from the opposition side. President Museveni on Monday listed amongst his new executive, MP...
View ArticleKaruma Residents Feast on Dead Elephant
A tragedy that occurred at Alingo village in Kiryandongo district yesterday, came along with shades of early Christmas in form of many kilos of free meat. On Wednesday morning, a KK Travelers Bus...
View ArticleLOP: Only Museveni Has Powers to Release Besigye
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Hon Winnie Kizza has dismissed President Yoweri Museveni’s assertions yesterday that he has no power to release jailed Forum for Democratic Change former...
View ArticleMuseveni, Gadaffi Awarded Heroes Day Medals
President Yoweri Museveni has today been awarded with the Military’s highest medal in recognition of his contribution to the pacification of Uganda though armed struggle. The President, who was also...
View ArticleKatosi Road Thieves Must Bring Back Our Money – Museveni
Everyone involved in the scheme through which government lost up to UGX. 24billion meant for the construction of the Mukono – Kyetume — Katosi road, will be made to bring back this money, President...
View ArticleNakawa MP Kabaziguruka Released
Police have released the Nakawa Division Member of Parliament Hon Michael Kabaziguruka after holding him for two days. The MP was picked on Tuesday from his residence and detained at the SIU...
View ArticleKizza Besigye Defiance Case Hearing Flops
Hearing of the case in which government wants court to declare FDC and their former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye’s defiance campaign illegal has not kicked off today Friday as had been...
View ArticleKenyan National Collapses Dead at Katuna Immigration Offices
Travelers and immigration officials at the Katuna border post in Kabale district were startled on Wednesday when a 40 year old Kenyan national collapsed and died under unclear circumstances. The...
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