A number of companies have expressed their opposition to the government’s proposal to grant the contract for the supply of petroleum products directly from the refineries to VITOL. These firms contend that such an arrangement would establish a monopoly within the industry. Concerns have been raised, suggesting that concentrating the …

Gerald Siranda, Uganda’s representative to the East African Legislative Assembly, has been authorized to take legal action against the East African Community in the East African Court of Justice, located in Arusha, Tanzania. Siranda’s aim is to seek a legal interpretation regarding the powers of the assembly and the council …

Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, has brought attention to the government’s initiation of investigations into the disappearance of 18 individuals purportedly affiliated with the National Unity Platform, an Opposition political party. Mpuuga has emphasized the importance of transparency in these investigations, stressing the need for a …

In a seismic shift for the global entertainment industry, rumors are swirling that Rwanda might be the chosen destination for the 2025 Grammy Awards. This prospect is not just an ambitious move for the small East African nation but also a potential milestone, as it could mark the very first …

African Descent Ontario (ADSON) has recently been honored with a certificate of excellence by the Canada Border Services for their successful event held in July 2023. The recognition comes as ADSON gears up for its upcoming event in July 2024, for which they have received a special events code from …

The Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP) has initiated an independent investigation to trace 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters allegedly abducted by security forces before, during, and after the 2021 elections. Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has confirmed the beginning of a …

Parliament has urged the High Court in Mbale to reject a petition by lawyer Male Mabirizi challenging the Deputy Speaker’s decision to forward Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake to the Rules, Privileges, and Discipline Committee for investigation. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa made this decision on October 12, 2023, following allegations …

State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, has given Emyooga loan defaulters in the Teso sub-region a one-month ultimatum to repay their loans. This ultimatum comes after weeks of monitoring the progress of the Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM) programs in the region. Minister Kasolo stressed that the grace …

The director of Kings Palace Primary School in Luwero Town Council, Jonah Ssebanenya, finds himself remanded by the Luwero Grade One Magistrate court on allegations of aggravated defilement and child trafficking. Ssebanenya is accused of defiling six pupils aged between 13 and 17, who were candidates in Primary Seven. Ssebanenya, …

Amid a history of opposition, the Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) witnesses a significant change in its landscape as two previously dissenting delegates, Muhamad Nabuyobo and Swalike Nambuye, opt to set aside differences and collaborate with the Nathan Nandala Mafabi-led board. Initially, Nabuyobo and Nambuye, together with two other delegates, contested …