In a poignant ceremony attended by district officials and colleagues, Mr. Balinda Kassimu Bisangabasaijja gracefully retired from his role as Senior Education Officer after upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years. Mr. Balinda, accompanied by the District Educmation Officer Mr. Kabunga Asaph, Principal Internal Auditor Mr. Kiwalabye Godfrey, …
Read More »Rwanda: UK Initiated Asylum Deal
Kigali has said it fully upheld its side of the agreement with Britain on deporting thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. “Rwanda has fully upheld its side of the agreement, including with regard to finances, and remains committed to finding solutions to the global migration crisis, including providing safety, dignity …
Read More »Speaker Among critic Fatuma Nansubuga Released On Bond
A 34-year old woman, Fatuma Nansubuga who was arrested for protesting against the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has been released on bail. Nansubuga was arrested last week after she staged a one-person protest outside Parliament Buildings in Kampala. She said she was demonstrating against reports of corruption at Parliament. …
Read More »Kiiza Besigye: Citizens Should be Empowered to Demand Accountability
In recent weeks, the conversation about corruption and how to combat it has dominated public discourse in Uganda. Sparked by a social media campaign in February that exposed corruption scandals within the Ugandan Parliament, this issue has gained substantial attention. President Museveni, responding to the public outcry, has recently reaffirmed …
Read More »Uganda: Canadian loses Shs6 billion In Fake Gold Transaction
The Police in Kampala are investigating a case in which a Canadian citizen Clifford Potter lost more than sh6 billion in a fake gold transaction. SSP Ayub Waisswa of the CID Kampala Metropolitan Police has written to a Kampala bank which hosts one of the two accounts of the accused …
Read More »Opinion : Why President Museveni’s Corruption Fight Is A Joke
Corruption in Uganda has been a persistent and pervasive issue that has hindered the country’s development for decades. Despite numerous promises and initiatives aimed at curbing this menace, corruption remains deeply rooted in the Ugandan political and economic system. In this opinion piece, I explore why President Yoweri Museveni, who …
Read More »Denmark’s Law on Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination Takes Effect, Strengthening LGBTQ+ Rights
Denmark has taken a significant step forward in promoting equality with the enactment of the Law on Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination, which came into force following its approval in May 2024. The groundbreaking law bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and gender characteristics, providing comprehensive protection …
Read More »Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau Hosts 2024 Staff and Health Regional Coordinators Meeting at IUIU Female Campus in Kabojja.
Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) successfully concealed its annual meeting for staff and Health Regional Coordinators at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Female Campus in Kabojja. This pivotal gathering brought together key personnel from across Uganda to align on the bureau’s strategic goals and fortify the collaborative spirit essential …
Read More »2 Journalists Mutyaba Ivan and Isabirye Denis Baba FM remanded over murder
Jinja; Court in Jinja has on Thursday 06th July 2022 remanded two journalists to wit Mutyaba Ivan of Busoga One and Isabirye Denis Baba FM to Kirinya Prison until 28th July 2022, after being charged with two counts of murder and conspiracy to murder. The charges relate to the murder …
Read More »Bodies of 89 Migrants Retrieved from Atlantic Ocean
Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people – including a five-year-old girl – were rescued, but dozens more are missing. Survivors say the vessel – a traditional fishing boat – set sail last week from …
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