Tag: President Yoweri Museveni

New General Court Martial Members Sworn In a Week to Elections

The recently appointed members of the General Court Martial have today taken their oaths of offices at the Supreme Court in Kampala, marking the first time that the UPDF’s Court Martial members are being sworn in under the Judiciary’s supervision. The Wednesday swearing ceremony which was officiated over by the Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Transition Nobody is Talking About – Denis Jjuuko

By Denis Jjuuko Uganda loves politics. Newspapers splash politics on the front page every single day year on year. Radio and television lead stories are of politics, after spending many hours of airtime talking politics on various programs. In WhatsApp groups, informal meetings over frothy drinks and roast, politics dominate, with each move analyzed. Many […]

Museveni Confirms 11 Judges, Appoints Three Registrars

President Yoweri Museveni, has confirmed the appointment of eleven Judges of the High Court who were initially appointed in 2023 on a two-year acting basis, following the successful completion of their tenure. The 11 include Justice Makumbi David Samson Lwokya, Lady Justice Rubagumya Tumusiime Patience, Lady Justice Kania Rosette Comfort, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala […]

Digital number plates are for Security, not fines – Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has noted that the roll out of digital number plates and the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) was meant to enhance the country’s security setup not to issue fines through the express penalties to citizens. “I think the confusion about fines could be because we didn’t have money, and we told these […]

Museveni’s Blue eyed boy, Joseph Ssewava set to revitalize NRM in Central Region

Joseph Ssewava, a prominent figure in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Museveni’s blue eyed boy, has announced his candidacy for the party’s Vice Chairperson position for the Central Region to replace incumbent Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi. Ssewava, known for his outstanding work in championing projects that alleviate poverty, supporting youths, and empowering communities, aims […]

Kanungu man arrested over video threat to end Museveni rule

By URN Security agencies in Kanungu district have arrested a man who appeared in a viral video declaring his mission to end President Yoweri Museveni’s rule. The suspect, who identified himself only as Esau, is believed to be in his late 40s and a resident of Kamutungu village, Nyakatunguru ward in Kihihi town council. On […]