NUP Leaders’ Showdown Over Parliamentary Position
Senior leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) found themselves entrenched in crisis mode on the evening of March 26, grappling with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s rejection of their attempt to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from a top House…
Pastor Arrested: Navigating Noise Pollution in Uganda’s Religious Communitie
A Pentecostal clergyman, who neglected the wisdom imparted in the Book of Proverbs, found himself compelled to reflect on verses from Lamentations after being apprehended due to noise disturbances. The Scriptures caution, “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his…
Gifts Galore in KYEGEGWA, MUBENDE, MITYANA: ForteBet’s Generous Giveaway Event
In Mubende, Kyegegwa, and Mityana, over a thousand individuals received a variety of gifts from ForteBet, a gesture that’s part of the company’s tradition. During a remarkable weekend event, patrons at the specified ForteBet locations were elated to win items…
Flames of Foul Play: The Rakai School Tragedy
At the Masaka High Court, the grave account of the fire at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District was further elucidated. The court received testimony from the first state witness, asserting that the calamitous fire, which claimed 10 students’…
Whispers of the Land: The Acholi Ownership Odyssey
The privatization of over 45,000 hectares of Acholi Sub-region’s government land has brought to the forefront issues of land rights and the stewardship of public assets. The Ministry of Lands’ report detailing private acquisitions of more than 158,100 hectares through…
Flames of Controversy: Schools and Police Clash Over Fire Response
The recent fires at two Kasese District schools have highlighted serious shortcomings in the police fire brigade’s response and the schools’ compliance with safety protocols. On February 29, a fire devastated a boys’ dormitory at Margherita Demonstration Primary School, destroying…
IGG’s Crusade: Unveiling the Veil of Corruption in Uganda
Officials in the Busoga sub-region have reportedly linked their corrupt actions to their low salaries, as per the discussions conducted by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG). Gerald Gwaira, from the Ombudsman’s office, has noted that public servants often cite their…
Breaking New Ground: Unoc’s Petroleum Sales to Tanzania and Uganda
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has initiated the sale of petroleum products to oil marketing companies in Tanzania and Uganda, marking a strategic move as it prepares for a direct import agreement with Vitol Bahrain. This development signifies a…
Dokolo’s Senior Citizen Casts Vote Amidst Heatwave
In the sweltering heat of Dokolo, 92-year-old Mzee Aloysius Atanga showcased his unwavering commitment to civic engagement by voting in the district’s Woman parliamentary by-election. With the aid of his trusty wooden crutches, Atanga arrived at his polling station, determined…
Joel Ssenyonyi and the Parliamentary Accountability Debate
Joel Ssenyonyi, the Opposition Leader in Uganda’s Parliament, has called upon the nation’s key oversight and anti-corruption bodies to investigate claims of significant corruption and office misconduct within the legislative body. Ssenyonyi’s drive for accountability faced a challenge when it…