The National Unity Platform (NUP), leaders in Entebbe have distanced themselves from the actions of their local Member of Parliament, Micheal Kakembo Mbwatekamwa. The fallout follows Kakembo’s support for a private member’s bill that proposes electing the Leader of Opposition, a motion that has ignited controversy among party members. The bill, introduced by Mityana South County MP Richard Lumu, received significant attention when Kakembo seconded it during a recent Gulu Parliament sitting. This support has since sparked a wave of criticism from NUP supporters nationwide, particularly in Entebbe. On Friday, NUP leaders in Entebbe, including Deputy Mayor Kabwama Charles and…
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Security personnel in Kampala on Monday afternoon arrested about four nude anti-corruption protestors near parliament. Before they were held, the young adult female protestors, who appeared bare- and their breasts painted with colors of the Ugandan flag, held placards condemning corruption and demanding the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Protestors identifying as “Uganda Freedom Activists” marched on streets near Uganda’s legislative assembly before they were swiftly intercepted shortly after midday by security officers, including non-uniformed people. Closer to parliament, the demonstrators had been heard appealing for an audit over earnings and lifestyles of Ugandan lawmakers as well as…
Last Week on Friday, a minibus registration number UBA 839B transporting pupils of Trust Infant Primary School in Nakasake District crashed at Nkumba traffic lights. It was reported that the driver lost control after he failed to brake upon seeing the first traffic lights. The accident was not the only unfortunate incident to occur at Nkumba traffic lights. The same spot claimed the life of lawyer Raphael Okiot in April this year after a concrete mixer truck failed to brake, lost control, and fell on his car. Barely two days after the incident, the driver of a coaster lost control…
Tom Ssekamwa, who was travelling with Czech citizen and travel vlogger Lukas Slavik, was detained in Zimbabwe for 23 days. The pair had earlier recorded a video highlighting issues such as the lack of electricity and water at their hotel in Masvingo, which may have contributed to their arrest. Slavik was deported from Zimbabwe on Saturday, following the dismissal of charges against him. Masvingo magistrate Isaac Chikura ruled that the possession of the artificial penis did not constitute a public nuisance, as there was no evidence that Ssekamwa intended to use the item in public. Ssekamwa had also faced a…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is actively seeking land to extend the runway at Kisoro aerodrome to enhance its capacity to accommodate larger aircraft. Currently, the runway is 1.2 kilometres long, restricting its use to small planes, such as 7-seaters. However, UCAA reports a growing demand for air travel services, particularly from tourists visiting the region. In the meantime, UCAA has completed significant upgrades to the existing runway. This strategic infrastructure project also includes improvements to the apron, taxiway, and access road for fire trucks. These enhancements are expected to boost Uganda’s tourism landscape by facilitating direct access to game…
At least two people were confirmed dead in a road accident that occurred on Sunday 25-08- 2024 in Kitubulu zone along Entebbe Highway. The nasty accident claimed lives of Mberobata (boda rider) and Vianney Mugaga, who were traveling on a bajaj boxer registration number UFB 988K. It’s reported that the unidentified driver of Toyota Wish registration number UBK 114U and currently on run knocked a bajaj boxer registration number UFB 988K, which was making a U- turn on the same road causing the vehicle to overturn several times. According to eye witnesses at the scene of accident, the driver of…
In a world where public servants are often associated with bureaucratic inefficiency, Dr. Pius Bigirimana stands as a symbol of transformational leadership. He has not only modernized Uganda’s public administration but has also injected a private sector mindset into the heart of government operations. Serving as the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary since 2019, Bigirimana’s career is a testament to the power of innovation, discipline, and philanthropy in achieving national development goals. Rising Through the Ranks of Public Service Dr. Pius Bigirimana’s journey through Uganda’s public sector began in 1985 in Mbale District, marking the start of a…
Mathias Mpuuga, the Nyendo-Mukungwe lawmaker and Commissioner of Parliament, has demanded an apology from his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP). This comes after the High Court in Kampala on Tuesday ruled that the 1.7 billion shillings that were shared between Mpuuga and three back bench commissioners of Parliament were “legal.” This occurred when Mpuuga was the Leader of Opposition in Parliament. The news of Mpuuga and the three back bench commissioners of Parliament receiving the said money came to light after an online campaign dubbed #UgandaParliamentExhibition accused Mpuuga and three other Parliamentary Commissioners of illegally awarding themselves huge sums…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Entebbe leaders have finally agreed to dump garbage at Nkumba dumping site, Katabi Town Council in Entebbe after back lash from the community. This was after Area leaders Yesterday, stopped further dumping of garbage in Nkumba, citing lack of space and poor communication from KCCA after Kiteezi catastrophe. Today ,the Lord Mayor of Kampala Erias Lukwago stepped in Entebbe to harmonize with the area leaders . Lukwago accompanied by his Deputy mayor Doreen Nyanjula among other officials were welcomed at Katabi town council before joining an indoor meeting with katabi town council where journalists…
A harrowing tale of sexual exploitation has emerged in Lwengo District, where a 14-year-old girl has accused a former Kyazanga police officer of impregnating and abandoning her with a child The victim recounted how David Okello kidnapped her on her way from school and defiled her in 2023. Despite reporting the incident to the police, she was instead charged with theft and fraud. Okello allegedly continued to harass and rape her, even after even when she was in police custody. “I was ambushed by Okello on my way home from preps,” the girl said, fighting back tears. “He raped me…