By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara The long-running land dispute between the family of the late Shaban Gawite and businessman Robert Kamugisha has deepened after the Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Mbarara City North, Jackline Kankunda, directed both parties to seek redress in court. Kankunda issued the directive following a tense meeting held at the disputed land in Kacence Cell, Mbarara …
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Mbuya- The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to the rank of Major General and appointed him the Deputy Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces. According to the statement released by Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director Defence Public …
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The race for Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has erupted into a full-blown political earthquake, after Bulambuli Constituency MP-elect Emmanuel Biara Wepukhulu stormed the contest—sending incumbent Thomas Tayebwa’s camp into visible panic, RedPepper online can authoritatively report. Biara’s entry has shattered claims of a settled race—following talks of alleged CEC endorsement of incumbents Among and Tayebwa—exposing deep cracks within …
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KAMPALA — From the parade ground straight to the parliamentary benches, Uganda’s top military brass have traded salutes for votes in a tightly watched UPDF parliament representatives’ election. President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday presided over a sitting of the Army Council at Bombo Military Barracks which later voted them. After what insiders called a “marathon tallying session with zero shortcuts”, …
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His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Ali represented His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, by presenting a concept paper at the Annual International Islamic Conference organized by Daaru-Na’im Academy for Sharia Sciences in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Shiekh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, Deputy Mufti (courtesy photo) The conference, themed “The Jurisprudence of the Sound Creed (Aqidah) & …
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Post Views: 3 BY AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com— The Deputy Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Jackline Kyatuheire, has cautioned the Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) against engaging in partisan politics. Kyatuheire made the remarks during a press conference at Cephas Inn Hotel in Kabale Municipality today. She emphasized that the RDC’s role is to represent the …
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Post Views: 4 Ambrose KwerondaIn Rukigawww.mknewslink.comFour candidates were on Wednesday October 22, 2025 nominated at the Rukiga District Electoral Commission offices by the District Returning Officer, Ms. Rebecca Mababazi, marking the close of the first day of the nomination process.The duly nominated candidates include Capt. (Rtd) Damson Kivumba (Independent), Hon. Bish Roland Ndyomugyenyi (Independent), Counsel Patrick Kiconco Katabazi (NRM), …
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Kayunga– His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Bukenya, the 2nd Deputy Mufti, has urged the youth to focus on productive activities that can boost their earnings, such as agro-business, instead of wasting their youthful energy on leisure activities in public areas, particularly trading centres. The 2nd Deputy Mufti shared this fatherly advice while the media caught up with him over …
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KUMI — Fire has broken out in Kumi District after Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) James Kyomya and District Vice Chairperson Sam Akol locked horns in a fierce public brawl — each accusing the other of corruption, bribery, and misuse of power! For weeks, the two top district bosses have been washing each other’s dirty linen in public — from …
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Kumi – Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) James Kyomya is under fire from residents and local leaders in Kumi District, facing accusations of intimidation, incompetence, and financial exploitation, even as the district welcomes a new RDC just days ago. In a phone interview with this publication, prominent resident Mr. Charles Olaboro accused Kyomya of a string of abuses, including filing …
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