Author: Ketcho Julius

Engineers Protest Arrest of Members By Minister Balaam

The Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE), has condemned the recent arrests of it’s members by the Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara, during the ongoing anti-corruption drive in the eastern districts of Mbale and Bulambuli. The president of UIPE Eng. Peterson Mwesiga, in a statement released over the weekend, noted that even though the […]

South Africa’s Jayden Adams Dies Days After World Cup Exit

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns FC midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three Bafana Bafana games as it reached the Round of 32 has died a few days after returning from the FIFA World Cup. South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie confirmed the news of his passing in a statement. […]

Mariam Wangadya Resigns As Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya, has resigned from her position as the committee chairperson. In a letter dated July 6th to President Yoweri Museveni, Wangadya gives him notice of her resignation and thanks him for promoting and protecting human rights over the years. “I hereby tender my resignation as Chairperson of […]

‘Sauti Ya Uganda’ Singing Competition To Promote Patriotism

The Uganda Media Centre (UMC) in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance have launched the ‘Sauti Ya Uganda’ (Voice of Uganda), nationwide anthem singing competition in a bid to promote patriotism and national unity. The anthem contest themed “One Nation, One Voice,” offers a grand prize of UGX 100 million and encourages […]

Gov’t Dispatches Food Relief As 16 Die From Hunger in Karamoja Region

16 people have been confirmed to have passed on from causes associated with food shortages in the Karamoja sub-region, following prolonged dry conditions that have led to crop failure and food shortages. The Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Mr Alex Kakooza, in a statement released on Thursday, noted that government […]

One Dead After Bus Ferrying Students Rams Into Train in Mukono

Police in Mukono are investigating a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. today, which claimed the life of one passenger and left several students injured at Namumira–Bukasa Village, Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county, along the Katosi Road in Mukono District. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO Kawala Racheal, the accident involved […]

Two Remanded Over Theft of Over UGX 100 Million Emyooga Funds In Entebbe

The Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court, has charged and remanded the chairperson of the Veterans Emyooga SACCO, Magombe Fred, and Ecrus Zziwa Moses, the secretary of the Welders Emyooga SACCO on charges of theft involving Emyooga funds. The two suspects are accused of mismanaging and stealing over UGX 100 million intended to help members of Emyooga […]