UPDATE: Concerns Mount as Wife of Missing NUP Supporter Denies ‘Masquerader’ Claims
By Clinton Mirrors, News Correspondent In a twist to the mysterious disappearance of Lukwago Martin, a dedicated supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), his wife, Mary Namuyanja, has vehemently dismissed the recent claims made by an individual…
“Uganda’s Emergency Dilemma: Police Using 999 Vehicles as Ambulances Reflects Systemic Shortcomings”
By Clinton Mirrors, Opinion Contributor In Uganda’s emergency response landscape, an unconventional sight has become increasingly common – police vehicles with the distinctive 999 insignia doubling as makeshift ambulances. While the police…
“Kampala’s Perennial Flooding Woes: Unraveling the Causes and Government Failures”
Subheading: “Navigating the Deluge – Understanding Kampala’s Chronic Flooding” By Clinton Mirrors, News Correspondent In a relentless struggle against recurrent flooding, Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital, transforms its…
Headline: “Uganda Road Accidents Surge: A Reflection of President Museveni’s Leadership Challenges”
Subheading: “Yesterday’s Tragedy on Namboole – Kireeka Road Adds to Growing Concerns” In a distressing incident on Namboole – Kireeka Road yesterday, a fatal accident claimed the lives of 20 people on the spot, leaving…
Uganda Human Rights Commission Raises Alarm Over Prison Congestion
Ms. Mariam Wangadya, the chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has expressed deep concern over the overcrowded conditions in prisons. During a press conference held in Kampala yesterday, Ms. Wangadya revealed that her commission,…
Makerere University Initiates Probe into Alleged Mark Sales Following Daily Monitor Exposé
In response to an exposé by the Daily Monitor revealing the illicit sale of marks within the institution, Makerere University has launched an investigation into the matter. A public notice issued on December 6 urges members of the public to come forward…
Kin Karisa : Regulate Online Broadcasters on Social Media Platforms
In a plea for action against misinformation, the departing chairperson of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has called on the government to license and regulate online broadcasters through individual social media platforms. Speaking at the…
Japan Passes Historic Legislation to Legalize Cannabis-Based Medicines
In a landmark move, Japan’s parliament has approved a bill to legalize cannabis-based medicines, marking a significant revision of the country’s strict drug laws. While this decision opens the door to medical products derived from cannabis,…
Uganda Alcohol Industry Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Alcohol Control Bill
The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has sounded an alarm regarding the potential ramifications of the proposed Alcohol Control Bill, asserting that its enactment could deal a severe blow to the country’s economy. In a meeting with State…
Uganda Human Rights Commission Chair Highlights Severe Prison Overcrowding
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Ms. Mariam Wangadya, has raised concerns about severe congestion in Ugandan prisons. During a press conference in Kampala, she reported that a recent series of prison visits by the commission…
