Author: Andama Hamid

NUP’s Ronald Kalema Crosses To PLU After Losing Katabi Mayor Seat

The former Mayor of Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District, Ronald Kalema Basammulekkere, has officially defected from the National Unity Platform (NUP) to the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Kalema was on Thursday, welcomed into the PLU by Chief Mobilizer, Hon. Michael Mawanda, who revealed that, he […]

Two Arrested Over Violent Nsambya Traffic Lights UGX 45 Million Robbery

The Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested two people in connection with the violent robbery incident that occurred on May 6th at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Nsambya Traffic Lights along Ggaba Road in Kampala. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy PRO, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the force has made significant progress in investigations into a […]

Museveni Appoints Dennis Katungi Uganda Media Centre Deputy ED

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed veteran communication specialist Dennis Katungi, as the substantive Deputy Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, filling a vacancy created by the late Colonel Shaban Bantariza. Katungi’s appointment ends almost six years in the acting role as the Deputy Executive Director at the government communications agency, following the passing of […]

Besigye’s Treason Trial Stalls As Accused Fail To Appear In Court

The trial judge in the treason case against Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, Justice Emmanuel Baguma, has adjourned the commencement of their treason trial to June 30th after both accused failing to appear before the High Court on Thursday. On Thursday, Prisons authorities only presented their co-accused Captain Denish Oola Ooya, […]

Ugandan Tech Elite Shine At The Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen

Uganda’s accelerating digital transformation, top-tier tech students from Uganda Martyrs University and Mountains of the Moon University delivered a commanding performance at the global finals of the 2025-2026 Huawei ICT Competition held at Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China from 1st -5th June 2026. Operating under the global theme “Connection, Glory, Future,” the prestigious event placed […]

Uganda Airlines Set To Acquire 10 New Boeing Aircraft Worth UGX 3.7 Trillion To Enhance Country’s Aviation

The national carrier Uganda Airlines is set to acquire 10 new aircraft, as the airline makes major steps in expanding Uganda’s aviation capacity and global connectivity. According to a statement from the Presidential Press Unit, President Museveni on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between the Uganda Airlines Management and the Boeing representatives. […]

Three So Far Nominated For Kalangala District Woman MP By-Election

As the Island District of kalangala prepares to hold a by election for the Kalangala District Woman MP seat, three candidates have so far been nominated on the first day of nominations. The Kalangala District Electoral commission returning officer Ms Harriet Kashagire, while addressing journalists on Wednesday revealed that only three of six aspirants vying […]

Africa Polysack Dismisses Involvement in Illegal Payroll Lending Scheme

Africa Polysack Industries Limited has strongly dismissed allegations linking the company to an alleged unlawful payroll-based money lending scheme involving its employees. According to the management, clarification on the matter was issued a month ago. However, individuals allegedly intent on tarnishing the company’s reputation have continued to circulate false information. Management warns that failure to […]