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The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party president, Jimmy Akena and other leaders from UPC secretariat have camped in Oyam North in order to campaign for their candidate, Dr. Eunice Otuko Apio.  On Friday 30th June 2023, UPC flag bearer Dr. Eunice Otuko Apio's campaign trial led by the Party President Hon. Jimmy Akena traversed the Sub Counties of Otwal and Abok mobilizing electorates to vote for the Party candidate. On Saturday1st July 2023, the President and team campaigned for the UPC candidate in Acaba Sub County and Oyam Town Council. Dr. Eunice tightens ground as over 100 NRM members cross to UPC, handed over party cards to UPC President Hon. Jimmy Akena at Abario, Abok Sub County on Friday 30th June 2023.  Polling for the Oyam North By-election is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 6th, 2023.

The First Lady of Uganda, Hon Janet Kataha Museveni has hailed the work of KCCA in responding to the social challenge of street children in the City.  Speaking today 29th June 2023, from Masulita, she said that in August 2022, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) removed 270 children from the streets of Kampala and the children were received at the UWESO Masulita home for rehabilitation.  'I thank Kampala Capital City Council (KCCA) for bringing the children to Masulita and to Kobwin instead of abandoning them on the streets" The First lady who is the founder of UWESO was today at the Masulita home together with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda to witness the medical camp set up by the Chinese embassy to take care of the children.  She condemned the act of trafficking children and using them for trade which is the highest form of child abuse.  The Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director, Dr Kisaka Dorothy commended the work of UWESO and thanked the le...

  “EDUCATED PEOPLE CAN MAKE GOOD SOLDIERS AND CADRES”- SAYS  PRESIDENT M7.   President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has revealed that Educated people can make good soldiers and cadres.   “When you hear that some armies do well like the Israeli army, it is because they are Educated people. In the 1960s, when they were fighting with the people they were fighting with, you would get Educated people fighting with peasants from the other countries and they could not manage because of technology, and quick learning. The only problem is that sometimes the Educated become proud and look down upon manual work but otherwise Educated people can make good soldiers and very good cadres in different areas,” the President said. Gen. Museveni made the remarks today as he presided over the passing out of 9,690 Local Defence Personnel (LDP) drawn from three training schools of Kaweweta Recruit Training...

Parliament has in a plenary session chaired by Speaker of Rt Hon Anita Among passed the final part of the raft of legislations meant to formally operationalize Islamic Banking in Uganda. Chief among other things, The Income Tax (Amendment) No.2 Bill, 2023 is purposed to provide for tax measures through which Islamic Banking will operate in Uganda that heavily runs a conventional banking system. The Income Tax Amendment Bill, No. 2, unlike other five Bills meant to operationalize Islamic Banking in the country, was on Tuesday deferred to Thursday after a section of lawmakers failed to harmonize on Clause 1 of the Bill. In this, MPs including the shadow Finance Minister Mr Muwanga Kivumbi had raised fears that clause 1 of the Income Tax Amendment Bill No 1 would contravene Sharia law, a basis upon Islamic Banking operates. This was however resolved on Tuesday resolved after Speaker Among directed the opposition leaning MPs and Attorney General Mr Kiryowa Kiwanuka to hold a private sessio...

Today, the 29th of June 2023,the Minister of Gender labour and social development Hon. Amongi Betty flagged off 390 workers set to work abroad in Dubai, UAE. The event took place at the Hays Recruitment Agency Headquarters in Lubowa. The Hays Recruitment Agency has been in operation since 2016 and provides mainly semi-skilled & skilled job opportunities, offering both comprehensive training and cultural orientation for its recruits. Some of the jobs they have contracted have been in cabin crew, banking, accounting, and briefly the Qatar World Cup. The Honourable Minister commended the recruitment agency for it’s consistent and unrivalled dedication to making sure that all their trainees are able to travel abroad for their work and additionally implored their dedication to giving them the opportunity to do semi-skilled labour outside housework which prioritises the workers themselves rather than the company’s profits. Furthermore, the Honourable Minister gave the trainees important ...

  “Uganda has the ability to feed 200m people and more”- president museveni tells serbia as he makes case for country's flourishing agricultural sector. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the government and people of the Republic of Serbia to support Uganda's flourishing agricultural sector.   President Museveni made the request yesterday while meeting a group of officials from the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) led by Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo at Nakasero State Lodge. He revealed that Uganda produces almost any agricultural commodity anyone can name on earth; ranging from fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, nuts and grains as well as the essential vegetable oils. “I'm delighted to introduce to you the organic, fresh in nutrients agricultural products from Uganda. Our products are grown on smallholder farms with very much care about the preparation because that is what we eat and it is also part of the...

On the 27th of June 2023, the alleged  State house anti- corruption team ordered the demolition of a wall constructed on Natoli close, near vitus building located in Maluku Industrial City division in Mbale District. It is alleged that State House anti-corruption unit claims the yet to be identified city Tycoon illegally constructed in the road. It was also alleged that Mbale city physical planners received a bribe to divert the road to another location  was not on the plan. Spethataking to one of the family member name withheld, she claimed a group of yet to be identified officials want to grab this plot of land. "Our mum has been a resident in this area since 1988, we have 2 plots of land, all our plots are well documented and we acquired it legally, what suppresses me is how state house can demolish our structures without any court order" she noted. Bellow are documents of ownership. Story by: Musosi Meddy.

Commonly known as "Mama Emyooga", Namuwenge Rita today 28th June 2023, joined Muslim community in praying Eid-Ul-Adha at Umar And Yumbe primary school playground in Mbale City. Namuwenge contributed one million seven hundred thousand shilling (1.7) towards the organization of this process. While speaking to the press after prayers, Namuwenge pledged to always directly take part in all Islam programs in Bugisu sub region. " In the Islamic faith, Eid al-Aha is celebrated in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s act of faith and obedience to Allah. According to the Holy Scriptures, Allah was pleased with him, because he did not hesitate to sacrifice his son, Ismail, so lets always share with the poor whenever they need our help" - Namuwenge. She further said that Prophet Ibrahim, teaches the believers that sacrifice is the cornerstone of religion. This lesson should be made applicable to all aspects of life. It takes, for instance, sacrifice to build a stable and prospe...

  Mr. Mugoya Uthman has today 28th June 2023, donated a disclosed package to sixteen (16) Mosiques that Make up Bugema Twale. Mugoya joined the rest of the world to celebrate  eid al adha, which  gives Muslims another opportunity for charity.    While speaking to muslims who had gathered in Bugema for prayers, Mugoya reminded them to always share with the poor and love each other.   "The Quran advocates that on this day, the meat from any sacrificed animal must be shared with the poor, along with family members and friends.  Individuals can sacrifice a sheep, goat or lamb on their own, while a cow or camel can be shared by seven people" - Mugoya noted.   Mr Mugoya Uthman is the current president Mbale sports club, Director Mt. Elgon hotel, one of the oldest and diplomatic Hotels in Mbale, he is also the Director of Roots Cafe,    Being a sports person, He was elected Vice president Mbale heroes fc. ...

Mbale City Speaker and four (4) others have been arrested by the state house anti-corruption unit over fraud and corruption related matters. The speaker of Mbale city Mariam Nambuya together with her Clerk to Council Annette Buwule were arrested today 28th June 2023, by the State House Anti Corruption Unit over passing low property rates. What you need to know: Two months ago the speaker passed a 4% property rate despite the Town Clerk and City mayor insisting on the 8% rate. In a meeting on Tuesday, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit ordered the arrest of the speaker to aid in the investigation to ascertain why she made such a decision. Others arrested include Division Town Clerk, Mr. Martin Busiku who is being accused of fraudulent issuing of contracts worth 74 million shillings. A source from the State House Anti Corruption Unit told the press that Martin didn't follow the procurement process and also didn't remit the money to the Contractors. Mbale City Health Inspector, ...

Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone’s president, secured a second term in office after winning a contest dominated by voter concerns over spiralling inflation in the west African nation. Mohamed Konneh, chair of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, announced that Bio of the Sierra Leone People’s party had taken 56.2 per cent of the vote while his main challenger, Samura Kamara of the All People’s Congress, had garnered 41.2 per cent. Candidates needed more than 55 per cent of the first round vote to avoid a runoff. The opposition has contested the results. “These results are not credible and I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission,” Kamara said on Twitter after the announcement of final results. The APC said its offices were attacked on Sunday night, adding that the police fired tear gas and live bullets, with a spokesman saying one woman died. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, a leading APC figure running for a second term as mayor of Freetown, posted pictu...

Today, the Minister of Gender Labour and Social Development Hon Betty Amongi Akena today 26th June 2023, held a breakfast meeting with editors to sensitise them on the various components of the growth opportunities and productivity for women enterprises (GROW) Project that is being rolled out to Districts. While speaking to the Editors, Minister Amongi thanked them for being the fourth estate and always serving the public . " The media play an important role in creating, shaping public discourse and opinion; you are a watchdog to protect public interest and create awareness, you reach our target groups everyday through online, radio, television and newspapers, that's why we require collaboration with you" Amongi noted, during her presentation to the media. She further noted that the project targets women in micro, small, and medium enterprises to grow their businesses.  The minister also  thanked President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for his commitment to empowering women an...

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has directed the Minister of Internal Affairs to expedite investigations into the killing of five members of the same family in Bukoto County, Masaka District, on June 23, 2023. Ms Among said the incident is one of the rising killings in the country that have left citizens in fear.  She noted that the investigation is as necessary as the measures to prevent likely killings, which she said, are becoming rampant. “We need divisive and deterrent measures to restore safety and confidence in our population. This has not happened only in Masaka but in Kayunga and other places,” the Speaker said during plenary on Tuesday, 27 June 2023. She added: “We need that investigation, we need to give clear assurance to the affected communities that they will not be killed the next day.”  On the fateful day at around 2am, unknown assailants descended on Kijonjo Village, Kamwoozi Parish in Buwunga Sub-county, Masaka District, and hacked to death five family memb...

Former @FDCOfficial1 aspirant in the just concluded Bukedea LC 5 By-election, Mr. Sam Oita has crossed from Forum For Democratic party (FDC) to National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Oit was welcomed by the @NRMOnline Vice Chairperson Eastern, Capt. Mike @Mukulaa . Captain Mike Mukula confirmed this news via his twitter official account. "I had the opportunity to receive the former FDC aspirant Bukedea LC 5 Sam Oita to the NRM party and Comrade Omagor also aspirant Lc 5 independent . Bukedea remains solidly behind NRM"- Captain Mukula. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: On the 15th of june 2023, t he Returning Officer, Bukedea District, Mugyenyi Joel Mugerwa declared Akol Mary winner of the Bukedea District Chairperson by-election. Akol Mary, the NRM candidate won the race with 79692 votes, Lokwesiik Tichicus Ebukalin second with 4941 votes and in third position was FDC's candidate Sam Oita, who scored 2343 votes. Though the FDC candidate, Mr Sam Oita opted to pull out of ...