Former Mbale District Vice Chairperson Demands Accountability for District-Acquired Motorcycles
During a budget conference held on Wednesday, November 1st, at Malukhu Lukhobo Hall, the former vice chairperson of Mbale District Local Government and Bungokho Sub County councilor, Tonny Wamakale, pressed the district executive for accountability…
S.4 Candidate Beats Up Teacher, Misses History Paper
A student, identified as an S.4 candidate from Kitayundwa Seed Secondary School in Kamuli district, missed sitting for their History 241 paper after reportedly assaulting a teacher, resulting in police involvement. The unnamed candidate allegedly turned…
Safety Concerns Heighten as Nakhaya Bridge in Namisindwa District Nears Collapse
The Nakhaya Bridge, situated in Buwatuwa Sub County of Namisindwa district, linking the district to Manafwa, faces imminent collapse, stirring alarm and raising safety concerns among local leaders and residents. Buwatuwa Sub County, located in the…
NUP Leader Bobi Wine Postpones Party Headquarters Launch Amid Security Concerns
The National Unity Platform (NUP), the opposition political party, yielded to the directive of Yasin Ndidde, Deputy Resident City Commissioner of Kawempe, by postponing the much-anticipated launch of their new party headquarters. Speaking in Kamwokya,…
UHRC Summons MP Gilbert Olanya Over Alleged Hate Speech and Sectarian Remarks
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has taken a notable step by summoning Gilbert Olanya, the Member of Parliament for Kilak South, concerning accusations of hate speech and sectarian comments. This move was prompted by his statements regarding the…
UPDF Operation Neutralizes ADF Rebels, Apprehends Commander on Lake Edward
In a recent operation on Lake Edward in Kasese, the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) accomplished a significant milestone, confirming the elimination of two ADF rebels and the apprehension of a commander. The operation was a joint effort conducted by…
PostBank Uganda Launches ‘Wendi App’ to Revolutionize Interbank Collaboration
PostBank Uganda unveiled the “Wendi App,” an innovative platform designed to foster cooperation among multiple banks. This technology is set to reshape Uganda’s banking landscape, providing customers with a comprehensive solution to…
Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Tops Uganda’s Health Sector Performance for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year running, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital has secured the top spot as the best referral hospital in Uganda, as per the annual health sector performance report for the financial year 2022/23. Mbale Referral Hospital achieved the…
Link Bus Driver Arrested for Texting While Driving; Safety Concerns Grow
A Link Bus driver, Andrew Jemba, was apprehended and charged after a viral video captured him texting his girlfriend while driving passengers, leading to serious safety concerns due to the company’s history of accidents. The police, in a statement…
Parliament Refuses Access to Francis Zaake Despite Court Ruling on Commissioner Role
Mityana Municipality legislator Francis Zaake has been barred from accessing his office as a commissioner of Parliament, despite a court ruling that reinstated him to his position. Zaake, along with members of his legal team, attempted to access his…
