Author: Ketcho Julius

Why UWA is Seeking UGX 10 Bn to Buy A Helicopter

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Business Development Manager, Dorcus Rukundo Twesigomwe, has revealed that the authority is seeking UGX 10 Billion to purchase a helicopter to monitor national parks. Ms Rukundo who made the revelation while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Tourism to discuss the Tourism Sector’s 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) on Tuesday, […]

Five Arrested In Connection With Murder of Ntawo Police OC

The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Rachael has revealed that security agencies have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of the Officer in Charge (OC) of Ntawo Police Post ASP Bagenda Emmanuel, in Mukono District last year and a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan area and and recovered three firearms. […]

Internet Services Fully Restored In Uganda – UCC

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has revealed that is has fully restored internet services across the country which were shut down as Uganda approached the recent highly charged national elections. In a statement released on Monday, the Nyombi Thembo led commission noted that internet services have been fully restored across the country, following successful completion […]

Prominent City Dj Ciza Dies

Sad news has gripped the country’s entertainment industry after news of the passing of popular deejay DJ Ciza on Saturday. According to reports, DJ Ciza a household name on Kampala’s party circuit and nightlife industry succumbed to liver health complications. Friends further reveal that he had also been struggling emotionally following the death of his […]

NRM’s Ian Kyeyune Declared Winner of Wakiso District LC5 Seat

After a decade away from political office, the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Ian Kyeyune has been declared the winner of the Wakiso district chairperson seat. Kyeyune, a former Wakiso District Chairperson got 177,710 votes to beat off competition from National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Najja Nasiifu who got 99,235 in second place, and DF’s Nakafeero Flavia […]

President Museveni Appoints Zeija New Chief Justice

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda. In a statement released on Thursday, President Museveni in exercise of the powers vested in him under Article 142(1) of Constitution, and acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed Hon. Justice Flavian Zeija as the Chief Justice […]

Senegal Stun Morocco to Win Second AFCON Title

Senegal, The Lions of Teranga on Sunday night defeated hosts Morocco to claim their second Africa Cup of Nations, in a final marred by chaotic scenes following the reward of a late penalty to the hosts at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner sank hosts Morocco 1-0, capping a chaotic […]

Govt Postpones Reopening of First Term for Schools

The government has postponed the reopening of schools inorder to ensure the safety of all learners, following the conclusion of the presidential elections in which incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was declared winner. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education Dr. Kedrice Turyagenda has in a statement directed that institutions will now reopen on February […]

UCC Orders Internet Shutdown a Day to Elections

Ten days after the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) denied news circulating on social media of an alleged planned internet shutdown and mobile money services during the upcoming general elections, the commission has today ordered for the temporary shutdown of the internet. The UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, has in a letter dated January 13th ordered […]