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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 …

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 …

Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs, is scheduled to officially commence the eighth edition of the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Jinja. Running through until November 12, the festival is a collaborative effort …

In a nationwide academic event, more than 700,000 Primary Seven students have initiated the Uganda National Examinations. Thus far, the examination process has proceeded without any significant incidents reported. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) facilitated a total of 14,442 examination centers across the country to accommodate the candidates sitting …

The National Unity Platform (NUP), a relatively young political entity in Uganda, has accomplished an impressive feat by constructing a modern party headquarters within just four years of its establishment. This achievement has stirred envy among older political parties, some of which have existed for decades. However, experts suggest that …