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Kaliro Painted Yellow As Speaker Among Interacts with thousands to popularize the NRM manifesto ahead of President Museveni’s upcoming visit

Kaliro Painted Yellow As Speaker Among Interacts with thousands to

The NRM 2nd National  Vice Chairperson (female) and Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among was in Kaliro district this afternoon where she interacted with the people as part of a nationwide effort to popularize the NRM manifesto ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s upcoming visit. She engaged local communities on key development priorities including service delivery, wealth creation, …

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UNAU Urges Local Leaders to Harness Citizen-Generated Data for Sustainable Development

UNAU Urges Local Leaders to Harness Citizen Generated Data for Sustainable

By Kabuye Ronald Local leaders in Kampala have been urged to integrate Citizen-Generated Data (CGD) into planning, decision-making, and implementation of programs that benefit their communities and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at a workshop organized by the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) under the theme “From Voices to Action: Citizen-Generated Data and the SDGs – …

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As Cameroon election approaches, LGBTQ+ people face increasing violence

Anglophone regions of Cameroon. (Map courtesy of AFP)

Violence against queer people has become acute in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions  Cameroon President Paul Biya, 92, is seeking an eighth term in elections happening October 12. (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty) By Jean Jacques Dissoke As Cameroon approaches the Oct 12 presidential election, the English-speaking regions of the Northwest and Southwest are once again plunged into uncertainty that has exposed LGBTQ …

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Military Police Personnel Cautioned Ahead of UNEB Exams

Military Police Personnel Cautioned Ahead of UNEB Exams

Mpigi- The Military Police personnel have been urged to uphold integrity and professionalism as they provide security during this year’s Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) exams. The call was made by Colonel Sylvia Meeme, the Brigade Operations and Training Officer (BOTO), during a briefing at Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District. Col Meeme reminded them of the vital role they …

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Calling Upon Veterans and Children of Veterans in Luweero Triangle to Focus at Service Delivery

Calling Upon Veterans and Children of Veterans in Luweero Triangle

  By Kasoma Joshua Zake -Deputy Resident District Commissioner/Senior Muzukulu, I appreciate all veterans in Luwero triangle especially those in greater luwero for liberating uganda.All combatants,all civilian veterans many thanks,i appreciate all your efforts,all strategies you applied to liberate our country by 1986. Author: Kasoma Joshua (Courtesy photo) Gen Yoweri Museveni and fellow fighters under the National Resistance Army(NRA) have …

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Judiciary Integrity Committee Meets With Judicial Service commission

Judiciary Integrity Committee Meets With Judicial Service commission

KAMPALA– The Judiciary Integrity Committee on Tuesday held a meeting with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) at their offices at Kingdom Kampala building in a bid to strengthen collaboration with the Judiciary. Justice Douglas Singiza (Chairperson JSC), with members of the Judiciary committee. The meeting centered on three key issues: promoting integrity and anti-corruption in the Judiciary, clarifying how integrity …

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Saluting the teachers of Uganda on National Teachers’ Day

Saluting the teachers of Uganda on National Teachers Day

  By Rwamahe Frederick, Teacher by Profession, A day like this is a day to reflect, jot down our blessings one by one, our pride, our joy, our achievements, and our efforts – the pride of a teacher. A teacher is not just a parent, a mentor, a coach, a role model, a builder, a moulder, and a co-creator. A …

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Jinja’s Amber Court Round Gets a new Face

Jinjas Amber Court Round Gets a new Face

JINJA– MTN Uganda has today marked two major urban development milestones in Jinja City, launching a fully branded Amber Court roundabout and breaking ground on the refurbishment of the City Fountain at the Mayor’s Gardens, fulfilling promises made to the city. The renovated Round About The initiatives are part of MTN Uganda’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda under …

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Slap Caught on Camera: Police Officer Nsiima Detained for Assaulting Attendant Over Unpaid Bill

Slap Caught on Camera Police Officer Nsiima Detained for Assaulting

By Robert Segawa Kiira Police Division, in collaboration with the Professional Standards Unit (PSU), has launched an investigation into an incident in which a police officer in civilian attire was caught on CCTV assaulting a supermarket attendant at the Shell Select Shop in Kyanja, Kiira Town Council. Slap Caught on Camera: Police Officer Nsiima Detained for Assaulting Attendant Over Unpaid …

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