Civil Society coalition on Oil and Gas (CSCO) is asking government to halt the issuing of oil exploration licenses to all companies that have interest in the Virunga National Park for fear of damaging the Eco system in the area. Virunga , shared by both Uganda and Dr. Congo is one of the UNESCO world heritage […]
ICC outreach officer for Uganda and Kenya, Maria Mabinty Kamara confirms to the media that the pre-trial for former LRA rebel Dominic Ongwen kicks off tomorrow in the Hague and will last for only 5 days. Addressing a a news conference today in Kampala, Kamara mentions that during the pre-trial process judges will examine the charges […]
NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni has advised the wife of former prime minister of Tooro John Sanyo Katuramu to reconcile with the family of the late prince Kijjanangoma if Katuramu is to be released. According to Museveni, he has no problem with releasing him so long as the families can agree. He said this while […]
Local musician Angella Katatumba has donated ten million shillings in cash to Mulago Hospital intensive care unit for the purchase of a photo therapy machine and a syringe pump. Te donation is part of the Mulago yafe campaign aimed at raising awareness towards better health services and good sanitation standards at Mulago Hospital under the […]
The European Union Election Observation Mission to Uganda is calling for co-ordination of all election related activities to ensure a peaceful process. Chief Observer Eduard Kukan, a Slovak member of the European Parliament, says the team drawn from 9 countries will be working with local stakeholders to support the electoral process. Addressing a news conference in […]
NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni has warned road users against miss using these facilities. According to Museveni, much as government responded to people’s calls for better roads across the country, the same tarmac roads have become a deathbed. He told his supporters in Sheema district while in the past HIV/AIDS was the major killer in Uganda, […]
The youth in Ugandan are challenged to really understand the current issues of the nation before they are swiftly taken up by the promises of the politicians in the current campaigns. Giving her keynote speech at the youth African leadership initiative Uganda forum today, Dr. Sylvia Tamale reminded the youth that the current situation in Uganda […]
The leaders of the national Persons With Disability league in Uganda are crying out to the NRM candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for neglecting them and failing to fulfill his pledges promised to them despite the long term support and love from the league members towards NRM and the president himself. Addressing a news conference yesterday, the PWD league […]
Rukiga County Members of Parliament Jack Sabiti has warned president Yoweri Museveni against involving his name among the members of parliament who had blocked Bujagali dam construction in the 6th parliament. Recently, President Museveni, while on his campaign trail in Rukiga County, lashed out at Jack Sabiti saying he was among the opposition MPs that opposed […]
The Born Again leaders have asked President Yoweri Museveni to approve a list of inmates for pardon. This follows the Uganda prison service submitting a list of 2,500 inmates for pardon to the president to use his prerogative of mercy for them to be released. The presiding Apostle of the Born Again faith in Uganda Dr. […]