Locked Doors, Lost Lives: The St Bernard’s Fire Scandal
In the sobering proceedings of the Masaka High Court, the stark realities of the fire at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District were further unraveled. The court was informed by the first state witness that the blaze, which tragically…
Acholi Unearthed: The Battle for Land and Legacy
The revelation that over 45,000 hectares of government land in the Acholi Sub-region have been privatized raises critical questions about land governance and the safeguarding of public assets. The Ministry of Lands’ report, which discloses that individuals have acquired titles…
Heat of the Moment: The Clash Between Kasese Schools and Police
The recent series of fires in Kasese District’s educational facilities has unveiled critical flaws in the emergency response by the police fire brigade and the schools’ compliance with safety measures. On February 29, a devastating fire consumed a boys’ dormitory…
Uganda’s Uphill Battle: IGG’s Fight Against the Corruption Tide
In the Busoga sub-region, public officials have admitted to engaging in corrupt activities, citing their low salaries as the primary reason, according to findings by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) from recent dialogues. Gerald Gwaira, an official from the Ombudsman’s…
Unoc’s Bold Move: Testing the Waters of Direct Oil Imports
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has initiated the sale of petroleum products to oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Tanzania and Uganda, a strategic move as it prepares to commence a direct importation agreement with Vitol Bahrain. This development marks…
At 92, Mzee Aloysius Atanga Defies Heat to Vote in Dokolo By-Election
At 92 years old, Mzee Aloysius Atanga endured the intense heat to participate in the Dokolo District Woman parliamentary by-election on March 21. His vote was cast in favor of a candidate who would advocate for the vulnerable and the…
Joel Ssenyonyi: The Face of Uganda’s Parliamentary Corruption Inquiry
Joel Ssenyonyi, the Parliamentary Opposition Leader, has formally requested top government oversight and anti-corruption agencies to probe into serious allegations of corruption and misuse of office within Parliament. However, Ssenyonyi’s efforts for transparency hit a snag when it was disclosed…
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…