Author: Andama Hamid

Fired Prison Warder Ampe Seeks Official Dismissal From Service

Weeks after he was publicly dismissed from the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), former Ngora Prisons warder Lawrence Ampe has called on the Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija to kick him out of the force officially to enable him move on with his life. Though a post on his X account on Tuesday, Ampe reminded […]

JUST IN! Sarah Bireete Arrested

The Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete has been arrested by security operatives this afternoon over yet to be known reasons. The arrest of the renowned Civil society leader has been confirmed by the Uganda Police through it’s X account. “Kawala Rachael, The Uganda police force would like to confirm […]

State House Distances Museveni’s Convoy From Horrible Mpigi Traffic Jam

The State House has distanced President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy from the horrible traffic gridlock at Mpigi along the Kampala – Masaka highway, refuting online allegations that the heavy Jam was caused by the Presidents campaign activities in Mpigi. In the statement released on Tuesday afternoon, state house officials noted that while delays are regrettable, placing […]

Gov’t Warns on Use of National Flag During Campaigns

The Uganda Police spokesman ACP Rusoke Kituuma has warned members of the public against the misuse of the Uganda National Flag during the current election campaigns. While addressing media at the Naguru Police Headquarters on Monday, Kituuma noted that there are growing public concerns about the misuse of the National Flag. “Let people just know […]

Besigye Denied Bail Again, Ordered to Take Plea

Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail for the fourth time, as Justice Emmanuel Baguma ruled that criminal proceedings should not be stayed before plea taking. While delivering his ruling on Monday, Justice Baguma noted that, granting bail to Besigye and his co accused who have been […]

Why Museveni Dissolved the Fisheries Protection Unit

Following persistent complaints over alleged abuses from the fisheries communities during his campaign trail, President Yoweri Museveni has dissolved the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and relieved its commander, Lt Col Mercy Tukahirwa, of her duties. In a directive issued on Friday, President Museveni, instructed the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to disband the existing […]

Busiro South MP Matovu Brutalised by UPDF, Hospitalised

The Busiro South Member of Parliament Hon. Charles Matovu is currently nursing wounds after allegedly being attacked by UPDF soldiers along with members of his entourage following campaigns on Wednesday evening. According to the National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, Matovu the incumbent and party’s flag bearer for the post was waylaid […]

First Consignment of Presidential Ballot Papers Arrive in the Country

The Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, has confirmed the arrival of the first consignment of Presidential ballot papers into the country ahead of the national polls in a few weeks time. The ballots arrived aboard a privately chartered cargo aircraft operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic for the Network Aviation Group, which touched down at […]