The European Union has pledged to increase support towards the development agenda of Uganda. Speaking celebrations to mark Europe day, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, acknowledged the importance of the relationship between the European Union and Uganda and the contribution it has made to the Ugandan economy.

Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye has appealed to all Ugandans to turn up in big numbers and vote during the forthcoming presidential elections early 2016, saying it’s the only way to unseat President Yoweri Museveni. “I’m calling on Ugandans not to boycott the 2016 elections because that is what Museveni […]

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sam Omala has finally reported to his new station in Busoga region, Bukedea sector days to being declared a deserter of the Uganda police Force. Omala who was transferred to Greater Busoga as the Deputy Commander of Bukedea Sector from commandant Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Field Force Unit in a […]

Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has denied media reports that he is the mediator of reconciliatory talks between President Yoweri Museveni and former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi. There have been reports that Amama Mbabazi has been tipped for the post of Vice President if he reconciles with Museveni. The Vice President offer to Amama Mbabazi is […]

Two members of Jobless brotherhood, have been granted bail by the court in Jinja. Augustine Ojobile and Frank Nsamba appeared in court and were charged with four counts of inciting violence, unlawful assembly, disobedience and cruelty to animals. The two were arrested last Friday for releasing two piglets, painted yellow on the streets of Jinja […]

Officials of the Allied Health Professionals Council, working with the police in Hoima and Kiryandongo district, have arrested twelve people who have been working in clinics without the right qualifications. The officials also closed several clinics for operating without licenses.

River Nyamwamba in Kasese is threatening to change its course after heavy flooding on Thursday. For the past two years, the river has been flooding and bursting its banks as a result of the heavy rains. The latest flooding has caused panic among the locals who are now seeking shelter on higher ground.

Kenyan refugees that were recently repatriated from Uganda have asked government return them  to to Kiryandongo refugee camp after rejecting the Sh60,000 government resettlement offer. The former refugees who are now camped in Malaba town claim the money offered to them for resettlement is not enough. They have vowed to remain at the camp until […]

The hunt is on at the Uganda National Examinations Board for a new executive secretary to replace Mathew Bukenya who retires November 1 after 18 years as the board’s head. The last time news of his retirement broke, the story ended with his contract renewed at orders of the president. Mr Bukenya was recalled out […]