Awaiting March 4: Will Martin Okoth Ochola Continue as Uganda’s IGP
The police have urged the public to refrain from speculating about the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential extension of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who took office in 2018 after Gen Kale Kayihura, is due…
Institutional Shame: Police Officer Accused of Rape in Jinja District
Police in Jinja District are looking for a colleague who allegedly raped a girl suspect in her cell. Kiira location police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is hooked up to Namaganga police submit in Busedde sub-county, Jinja District.“It…
Boosting Uganda’s Agricultural Sector: Parliament Allocates Funds for Extension Worker Recruitment
As Uganda continues to prioritize the enhancement of its agricultural sector, Parliament has taken a decisive step by approving a budget of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the forthcoming fiscal year, commencing…
Uganda’s Legal Landscape: Navigating Emerging Challenges
In the dynamic realm of law and justice, Uganda finds itself at a crucial juncture, grappling with an array of sophisticated crimes that transcend traditional boundaries. President Museveni’s recent address at the New Law Year opening ceremony in Kampala underscored…
Bulalaka Village Tragedy: Authorities Scramble to Solve Brutal Double Murder
Local leaders and residents in Bulalaka village, Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county, Kibuku District, eastern Uganda, are gripped with fear following the brutal murder of a man and his wife by unknown assailants. Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko,…
National Unity Platform MP Analyzes Shift from MK Movement to Patriotic League
Aisha Kabanda, the MP representing Butambala district under the National Unity Platform, recently delved into the transformation of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda. During a televised interview, Kabanda elucidated on the underlying motives…
UCFFA Appeals for Ministry Intervention Regarding Floating Wetland in Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has made an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to address a significant floating wetland mass within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick Lufafa,…
Education Ministry Exposes Gap in Secondary School Admissions for 2023 PLE Graduates
The Ministry of Education has exposed a gap in secondary school admissions for candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Approximately 20 percent of the 648,662 successful candidates have not secured admission to any secondary school. During the…
FDC Contemplates Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as Dokolo MP Candidate
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, headquartered in Najjanankumbi, is contemplating nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the forthcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy arose following the passing of Cecilia Barbara…
Audiobook Elegance: Michelle Obama’s Double Grammy Delight
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, secured a Grammy Award for her exceptional contribution to the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. This triumph marks her second Grammy Award, recognizing her audiobook titled “The…