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Regional RDCs pledge support to Lango paramount chief elect

Regional Resident District/City Commissioners (RDCs) have pledged to support the Lango Paramount Chief-elect, Eng Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune, saying he is “developmental.” The Lango Paramount Chief-elect, Eng Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has the backing of Regional Resident District/City Commissioners (RDCs), who affirm that he is “developmental.” Deputy Dean of RDCs in Uganda Sebastian […]

President Museveni Addresses Land Disputes and Promotes NRM Farming Model in Luwero

On August 10, 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni assured tenants in Luwero District that the government will protect them from land grabbers. Speaking at the inauguration of community projects and a vocational training center, Museveni criticized historical land allocation practices and urged Ugandans to use Local Councils (LCs) to resolve land disputes. H.E Yoweri Kaguta […]

Judiciary Hosts Two-Day Family Justice Summit in Kampala

The Judiciary is hosting a two-day Family Justice Summit in Kampala, featuring Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome as the chief guest. The event focuses on alternative dispute resolution and recent amendments to the Succession Act. The two-day Family Justice Summit, organized by the Judiciary, commences today, Monday, August 12. The conference is taking place at […]

Hon. Tayebwa Tasks Minister Aceng to Address Plight of Protesting Medical Interns

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Health to address the issue of intern doctors and present a statement to Parliament, on interventions undertaken yesterday 5th August 2024. The Ministry of Health has been instructed by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, to address the problem of […]

Uganda’s Voter Population Expected to Reach 22 million in 2026

The Electoral Commission of Uganda projects that 22 million Ugandans will be registered to vote in the 2026 general elections, up from 18 million in 2021. This increase is attributed to the growing number of citizens reaching the voting age of 18. The update process for the National Voters Register will take place from January […]

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to Attend President Paul Kagame’s Fourth Term Inauguration in Rwanda

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, will attend President Paul Kagame’s fourth-term inauguration in Rwanda. Kagame won the July election with 99.15% of the vote. Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, will attend the inauguration ceremony of Paul Kagame, who will be sworn in […]

Minister Babalanda Urges Clergy to Support Anti-Poverty Programs

Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has called on religious leaders to mobilize their congregations to participate in government programs like Emyooga and The Parish Development Model, aimed at alleviating poverty. Speaking at Rev. Father Joseph Kizito Tabakula’s silver jubilee celebration, Babalanda emphasized the need for increased sensitization efforts by religious leaders Minister for Presidency Milly […]

African Finance Ministers Conference Highlights Urgent Need for Private Sector Climate Financing in Kampala

At a meeting of African finance ministers in Kampala, the African Development Bank stressed the urgent need for increased private sector participation in climate finance. At a crucial meeting of African finance ministers held in Kampala on 3rd August 2024, the African Development Bank emphasized the urgent necessity for increased private sector participation in climate […]

Parliament Calls for Urgent Action on Medical Interns’ Training and Deployment

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Health to address the deployment issues faced by intern doctors and present a statement to Parliament on the actions taken. Interns cannot be deployed until they complete their training, but current delays are causing significant concerns. The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the Ministry of […]

Kabaka Mutebi Warns Against Undermining Buganda Kingdom Amidst Political Tensions

Buganda’s King, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has issued a stern warning against individuals disrespecting the kingdom’s traditions and authority. Buganda’s King, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has sternly warned individuals and groups hellbent on undermining the Kabakaship. “The situation we went through in the past months has led some people to ignorantly or deliberately disrespect and […]