Parliament’s Rejection: Evaluating Uganda’s Refugee Policy
The parliament has rejected a recommendation from the Committee on Equal Opportunities urging a review of the refugee policy to manage their influx to a sustainable level. Dorcas Acen, the committee’s deputy chairperson, presented this proposal during a plenary session…
Police Caution Public Against Speculation on Next Inspector General of Police
The public has been cautioned by the police against engaging in speculation concerning the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential renewal of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who assumed office in 2018 succeeding Gen Kale Kayihura,…
Police Hunt for Officer Accused of Rape in Jinja District
Police in Jinja District are looking for a colleague who allegedly raped a lady suspect in her cell. Kiira vicinity police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is connected to Namaganga police publish in Busedde sub-county, Jinja District.“It is…
Uganda’s Agricultural Transformation: Parliament’s Strategic Investment in Extension Worker Recruitment
Parliament’s recent decision to allocate sh10 billion towards the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1, marks a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector. This strategic investment underscores the government’s…
Uganda’s Legal Community: Embracing Innovation in the Fight Against Transnational Crime
The New Law Year opening ceremony in Kampala served as a poignant reminder of the challenges facing Uganda’s legal community in the 21st century. President Museveni’s address highlighted the need for adaptation and innovation to confront the growing threat posed…
Bulalaka Village Horror: Community Devastated by Brutal Double Murder
The tranquility of Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, has been shattered by a horrific double murder that has left the community reeling in shock and devastation. The bodies of Twaha Namwoyo,…
MK Movement Rebranded: NUP Lawmaker’s Perspective on Patriotic League Formation
The rebranding of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda was recently scrutinized by Honorable Aisha Kabanda, the Member of Parliament representing Butambala district for the National Unity Platform. During a televised interview, Kabanda provided…
UCFFA Urges Ministry Action Against Floating Wetland in Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urgently called upon the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to intervene regarding a substantial wetland mass floating within the waters of Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr….
Shortfall in Secondary School Admissions for 2023 PLE Graduates Revealed
According to the Ministry of Education, at least 20 percent of the 648,662 candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) have not secured admission to any secondary school. This revelation follows the two-day Senior One selection exercise in…
FDC Considers Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as Dokolo MP Nominee
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, situated in Najjanankumbi, is considering nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the upcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy arose following the demise of Cecilia Barbara…