Author: Andama Hamid

PLU Withdraws Support For Among, Tayebwa in Speakership Race

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has withdrawn its earlier endorsement of Rt Hon Anita Among and Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa for speaker and deputy speaker of the 12 parliament. According to the PLU General Secretary David Kabanda, the move follows guidance from the Chairman PLU, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. “That the endorsement of Rt. Hon. […]

IGAD’s Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu Arrives Ahead of Museveni’s Swearing In Ceremony

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD),Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect H.E. Yoweri  Museveni, set to take place in Kampala tomorrow. Dr. Workneh joins Heads of State and Government and regional leaders in marking this important occasion, which reflects the strong ties among IGAD […]

UWA Takes Over Management of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has taken over the management of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, in a bid to curb widespread degradation and encroachment of Uganda’s most ecologically significant forest. Over the weekend, Prime Minster Robinah Nabbanja announced the takeover during a meeting in Kikuube district, noting that it will help restore and protect the […]

Gen Katumba Wamala Set To Retire From UPDF After 46 Years

The Minister for Works and Transport and former Chief of Defence Forces Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, is set to retire for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) after 46 years of service. Gen Katumba, who is among 21 generals set to retire from active service in the army, first served in the Uganda National Liberation […]

Six Wedding Guests Die In Accident Along Maddu–Ssembabule Road

Six people have lost their lives and three others sustained injuries following a single fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, at about 5:00am at Lumonya along the Maddu–Ssembabule Road in Gomba District. According to the Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety PRO SP kananura Michael, the crash involved vehicle number UA 788DJ, a Toyota Hiace […]

Speaker Among’s Bodyguard Charged With Attempted Murder

The Law Development Centre (LDC) Court has charged Corporal Muhanguzi Humphrey, a counter terrorism officers attached to Speaker Anitah Among’s security detail, with the attempted murder of Annet Kemirembe near the Speaker’s residence on Mackinnon Road Thursday. On Friday, Muhanguzi who was arrested last week was arraigned before the Wandegeya court and read the charges […]

Electoral Commission Sets Date For Kalangala Woman MP By Election

The independent Uganda Electoral Commission has set June 24th, as the election date to fill in the vacant position of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament. According to the program approved by the EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the by election started with a stakeholders’ meeting and press briefing on Friday, which is set […]