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Uganda Temporarily Closes Border With DRC Over Ebola Outbreak

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwine, has temporarily closed it’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), due to the continued escalation in the scale of the Ebola outbreak in the neighbouring country. “Uganda is temporarily closing the border with the DRC with immediate effect. The only Exceptions are for authorized […]

Catholic Church Confirms Cancellation of Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

The Uganda Episcopal Conference has confirmed the cancelation of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day Annual joint celebrations at Namugongo. The Bishop of Kiyinda- Mityana Diocese and Chairman of Uganda Episcopal Conference, Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa, in a statement released on Tuesday confirmed the cancellation, noting that the Diocese of Kasese will animate the celebrations […]

Body of CID Director Magambo’s Son Arrives Home, Burial Set For Thursday

The remains of Timothy Magambo, the late son to Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Director Maj. Tom Magambo has arrived in the country, following his tragic drowning during a swimming outing with friends in Long Island waters, in the United States last week. According to Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, […]

Tayebwa Re-elected Deputy Speaker, Vows To Clean Up Parliament

The Ruhinda North County, Member of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, has retained his position as the Deputy Speaker in the 12th parliament, following a landslide victory during the elections held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The newly elected speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Oboth Oboth, declared Tayebwa the winner, after scoring 457 votes to defeat the Hoima […]

Police Investigating Alleged Murder of Arsenal Fan By Man Utd Supporter

The Police at Old Kampala is investigating a murder incident that occurred on Sunday at approximately 6:30 PM in Bakuli, Kampala Central Division, Kampala District. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Racheal, the deceased has been identified as Denis, a 34-year-old boda boda rider. “Preliminary findings indicate that on the above-mentioned date and […]

Oboth Oboth Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament

Budama West MP Jacob Oboth Oboth, has been elected the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, after securing the majority of votes from 519 out of 528 Members of Parliament that cast their ballots in the election. The Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, who was the presiding officer, declared Oboth after he emerged as the winner […]