Author: Andama Hamid

LOP Ssenyonyi Blocked From Proceeding For Kalangala Woman MP By Elections

The Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi, has reportedly been blocked from accessing Kalangala island district by security operatives, in the ongoing kalangala District woman MP by election. According to Ssenyonyi, he has been held at Bukakata landing site for more than two hours, which is deterring him from supervising the elections on […]

Erias Lukwago Denied Bail, Judge To Pass Ruling Online in 24 hours

The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s court has denied bail and further remanded former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, to Luzira prison until Tuesday, when the trial magistrate will pass her ruling on the bail application. On Monday, Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera, was expected to deliver her ruling on Luwago’s bail application, Lukwago was arraigned before […]

Electoral Commission Finally Sets Date For LC1, Women Council Elections

The Uganda Electoral Commission has finally released the long awaited dates for the Local administrative Chairpersons and women councillors across the country. While addressing media on Monday, the chairperson of the commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi said the elections will proceed following the timely provision of necessary funding by the government. Justice Byabakama revealed that […]

LOP Ssenyonyi Alleges Plot to Add him to Butambala Terrorism Case

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi has revealed an alleged plan to link him to Butambala terrorism case, in which former Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi, is charged alongside 23 others. In a post on his X page on Friday, Ssenyonyi said he had been informed that government was trying to […]

Uganda Secures UGX 650 Bn To Upgrade Arua Airfield Into International Airport

Uganda has secured €155.99 million (approximately UGX 650 billion) from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), to transform Arua airstrip into an international-standard facility, under Phase one of the Uganda Airports Development Programme. According to the AfDB group, the upgrade will unlock trade, tourism and investment opportunities across the West Nile region and neighbouring markets […]