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Muzeyi Faizo - head of communications  The leadership of Uganda people’s Congress (UPC) an opposition political party, has called on the Uganda police force not to relax amidst the recent crime rate figures that decreased by 1.5% in the recent annual crime report of 2023.  While speaking at their party headquarters in Kampala yesterday, Muzeyi Faizo who is the head of media and communications said said the achievements are good however, most of the citizens hesitate to report cases to the authorities due to poor relationship between the police and some members of the communities. “let’s not jubilate over the registered slight decrease in crime cases, but instead beef up our security systems such as investing highly in intelligence, community policing and restoring the public trust for credible information since criminals come from our societies.” He said Following complaints raised by the general public regarding the hygiene in most of the police detention centres which is ala...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has today launched the update of the party register.  The launch of the display, update and registration of all party members in all villages countrywide took place at the party headquarters at Plot 10 -Kyadondo Road, Nakasero - Kampala.  Addressing the party members, President Museveni urged the party cadres to clearly understand the four core principles of the NRM; Patriotism, Pan Africanism, socio-economic transformation and democracy, so that they are able to solve the problems of Ugandans. “Mobilisation, holding meetings and all those other efforts will be very easy if you go back to the NRM principles. The principles of the NRM are a diagnosis of the problems of Uganda. Those principles are at first a diagnosis; what is this Uganda suffering from? And then a prescription. Therefore, as you mobilise, first of all understand these principles very clearly yourself.Th...

On Wednesday, Members of Parliament voted against the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that intended to dissolve NITA-U and have its functions mainstreamed into the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.   The move to dissolve NITA-U is part of the Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) policy that was adopted by cabinet on 22nd February 2021 as a measure to reduce public expenditure, reduce duplication of duties, and facilitate effective and efficient service delivery. Whereas the NITA-U Amendment Bill as presented by government proposed that NITA-U be scrapped and its functions are absorbed by Ministry of ICT, the Committee on ICT in its report that was tabled by the vice chairperson, Hon Tony Ayoo called for stay, saying the Authority is a strategic entity in spearheading digital transformation programme. “NITA- U has enabled Government to save up to Shs49bn by providing internet bandwidth by reducing co...

Jubilation in Kyaka II refugee settlement, Kyegegwa as Keddi Foundation Donates items worth millions of Shillings. Today, the 27th of Feb 2024, the Humanitarian Keddi Foundation hits the ground in Western Ugandan, reaching out to refugee children in Kyaka II settlement, Kyegegwa. refugees at Angels' Care School in Kyegegwa district, Western Uganda. This incredible school provides education to over 5000 refugees, offering them a beacon of hope amidst challenging circumstances. Despite facing harsh conditions including poor feeding and unfavorable learning environments, these resilient young souls continue to pursue their dreams with unwavering determination.  The CEO, Dr Keddi Steven, together, with the team distributed essential items like sanitary towels, soap, books, pens, & food to the beneficiaries. While briefing the media, the CEO, Dr. Keddi Steven revealed that Keddi Foundation  has hit the ground again to serve humanity. “As we navigate the post-COVID landscape, Ke...

In a groundbreaking announcement, it has been confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni will be appearing on the ballot for the 2026 presidential election. This news was revealed by senior presidential advisor on political affairs, Hajat Hadijah Namyalo, during her statement at a training session for ONC coordinators, NRM District chairpersons, and registrars. Hajat Namyalo emphasized the importance of honesty in the registration process and warned against being influenced by aspiring candidates who may try to manipulate the system. She also urged the participants to fully support President Museveni in his bid for re-election. NRM Electoral Commission chairman Dr Tanga Odoi also reaffirmed President Museveni as the only NRM flagbearer for the 2026 election. This announcement has put an end to all speculation and doubts about who the NRM's candidate will be. With this confirmation, the public can now prepare for a historic campaign and election in 2026, as President Museveni seeks to...

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has condemned the blocking of the MPs led by Leader of the Opposition Hon Joel Ssenyonyi from visiting the Lubowa hospital construction site . Speaker Among has now sent Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to visit the hospital site, putting government to task on why the site is a no go zone for Parliament. We are not asking for too much, we are actually helping you; I looked at the letter of the Minister of Health to the LoP, she just said good luck. What does that mean?” she said. She added: “I am going to assign my Deputy Speaker to go to Lubowa with MPs and inspect and give us a report”. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka was asked whether oversight is no longer a constitutional duty of Parliament. “The last time I checked it [oversight] was still in the statute book; the oversight role of Parliament still exists,” said Hon Kiwanuka. MP Margaret Rwabushaija (NRM, Workers) was unmoved. She said visiting the hospital site is a safety concern for MPs. “They ...

For a couple of days, some social group of social media influencers have opened a war on the Rt Hon Annet Anita Among in what they have dubbed as a Parliament Exhibition. Whereas it would be okay for the country to know what happens in Parliament (both good and bad), when the whole focus is turned to one person, it ceases being an effort to check excesses of an institution but rather a war against that individual. If it is not malice, why would the attention be on the person of Annet Among and not the 500 MPs, or other leaders in Parliament? Why should a 60-year-old institution be personalized to an individual who has been at its helm for only 3 years? What’s the motivation of these so-called exhibitors? Is it the performance of Parliament as an institution or are they fighting a proxy war? Why don’t they attack the entire Parliamentary Commission or Members of Parliament and its heads like the Deputy Speaker, Clerk and Directors etc.? It is important to note that one of the exhibitors...

  The President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd). Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has held a productive meeting with His Excellency, William Samoei Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya, and his rival, Raila Odinga today afternoon at his Kisozi farm.  According to inside source, the three discussed matters of mutual interest between Uganda and Kenya & how the two can reunite. They also discussed the candidacy of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the Africa Union Commission chairmanship. Photos:-

  Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has given Parliament’s assurances to the distraught tea sector, which is hurt by price drops and expensive inputs. In a meeting with sector leaders from the Tea Farmers of Kabarole District who presented a petition, Speaker Among said the otherwise profitable crop has been ruined by neglect, and that Parliament will exhaustively address their concerns. “We are going to exhaustively look at your prayer and handle them one by one; thank you for choosing Parliament to handle your issues…I have heard other farmers cutting down their tea plantations out of frustration; Parliament through the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries will adequately address your concerns,” she said. Speaker Among said unlike coffee and cotton which has various systems supporting its marketing, the tea sector is noticeably bereft of any institutional framework to support its marketing and negotiate better prices and subsidies. “There is no marketing strate...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday 24th February 2024 met and held discussions with the International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor, Mr. Karim A. A. Khan KC at State Lodge, Nakasero. During the meeting, the two parties discussed among other issues; Uganda's importance as a well-respected state party to the ICC. Mr. Khan praised the Ugandan government for its vital role in putting an end to the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency in Northern Uganda and its support to ICC in prosecuting the war criminals. “I'm very grateful to share your knowledge of history and understanding of the region. This has been a very productive meeting and I hope to come to Uganda again for more such engagements,” he said. PHOTOS:- 

@Lukowoyesigyire "The Territorial Police at Natete has registered a tragic incident of murder by shooting that occurred today at approximately 6:00pm in Kikandwa Zone, Lungujja Parish, Lubaga Division. The incident involved Mr. Daniel Bbosa, the esteemed head of Ndiga clan and director of Transa Electrical. Mr. Bbosa was fatally shot by yet-to-be-identified assailants as he was approaching his residence. The assailants, riding on a motorcycle, opened fire at Mr. Bbosa's motor vehicle, bearing registration number UAH 637X, resulting in his immediate demise. During the heinous act, a vigilant local resident bravely intervened, knocking down the assailants' motorcycle and alerting the community. Swiftly, members of the community mobilized, leading to a confrontation with the assailants. Mob justice ensued, resulting in the death of one assailant at the scene, while the other remains in critical condition. The motive behind this senseless act of violence remains unknown, and e...

According to CBS FM, a  Bugamda Kingdom affiliated radio station. the above photo is for motorcycle suspected to be of the assailants who assassinated the Buganda clan head, Omutaka Daniel Bbosa. According to an eye witness, the residents chased the killers & stoned one of them to death this afternoon in Lungujja, Lubaga division. The motorcycle and the gun suspected to be of the assailants were abandoned at the roadside. Police yet to confirm and issue a complete official statement.   #FreemanNewsUG Read More  https://www.freemannewsug.com/2024/02/breaking-news-buganda-kingdom-chief.html

The Buganda Kingdom chief, Omutaka Lwomwa Daniel Bbosa, has been shot dead in Lungujja, Rubaga Division in kampala. According to eye witnesses we spoke to, the assistants were riding on motorcycle. Details Soon.........