Author: Ketcho Julius

NRM’s Kayunga District Chairman Moses Karangwa Dies in Car Crash

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson Kayunga District, and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Duties Moses Karangwa, has died after a nasty car crash along the Kayunga–Jinja Road in the wee hours of Monday. Karangwa’s passing was announced by the Minister in Charge of the Presidency, Milly Babalanda on her X page. “It is with […]

Uganda Martyrs’ Day Celebrations Postponed Over Ebola Outbreak – Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has announced the postponment of the annual, Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations due to the Ebola outbreak in neigbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement released this evening, Museveni said the decision was reached after consultations with the national epidemic response task force and religious leaders. “We have decided to postpone the […]

La Fang Eco Resort Launches Campaign To Plant Two Million Trees on Dolwe Island

La Fang Eco Resort has launched an ambitious environmental conservation campaign aimed at planting two million trees on Dolwe Island, a unique rocky island landscape on Lake Victoria where trees rarely grow naturally. The initiative is part of the resort’s long-term commitment to sustainability, ecological restoration, and responsible tourism. Through the campaign, every guest visiting […]

Masaka Woman MP Justine Nameere Arrested

The newly sworn-in Woman Member of Parliament of Masaka City, Hon. Nameere Justine has been arrested by plain clothed security operatives. However the reason for reason is yet to be known. By the time of this publication, the police was yet to issue a statement on her arrest.

Gen Muhoozi Endorses Minister Oboth Oboth For Speaker

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has endorsed state minister for defence General Duties, Jacob Marksons Oboth for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In a series of posts on his X account on Friday, Gen Muhoozi noted that Oboth had been the best minister in the previous term, hence his endorsement. “He has […]

Natete – Nakawuka Road To Be Closed For Three Months

The Ministry of works & transport has revealed that the Nateete – Nakawuka Road section, around Nateete will be temporarily closed for three months to allow construction of drainage culverts under the ongoing road upgrade project. According to the Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa, the three month closure takes effect this Friday 15th May. “Motorists are […]

KCCA Suspends Street Parking Along Kampala, Jinja Roads

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has suspended roadside parking along Kampala and Jinja Roads in a move aimed at improving traffic flow, enhance safety for all road users, and support better mobility within the Central Business District. In a statement released on Thursday, KCCA urged motorists to desist from on-street vehicle parking along Kampala […]

Lawyers Petition IGG Over Speaker Anitah Among’s Wealth Declaration

A group of lawyers has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, seeking her to provide them with details of Speaker Anita Annette Among’s wealth after she allegedly failed or under declared her wealth. In a letter dated May 13th seen by this publication, the six lawyers alleged that by […]

Four Manafwa District Officials Remanded Over Extortion & Mismanaging PDM Funds

The State House Anti Corruption unit in collaboration with Criminal Investigations Directorate of the Uganda Police Force and the Office of the DPP has arraigned four officials before the Chief Magistrates Court, Manafwa on charges of theft and conspiracy to commit a felony. These are; Wanzala Samuel, Commercial Officer/Focal Person, Manafwa District, Kashake Michael, Community […]

Eight Security Officers Remanded Over Bank Of Uganda Laptop Robbery

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court presided over by Grade one magistrate Rophine Achayo, has charged and remanded eight police officers with one count of neglect to prevent a felony in the recent robbery of laptops from the Bank of Uganda head offices in Kampala City. The accused include Sgt Joseph Amone, Police Constable (PC) […]