On the evening of March 26, the National Unity Platform (NUP) found itself ensnared in a political maelstrom as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among rebuffed the party’s attempt to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from his parliamentary role. Mpuuga’s refusal to relent plunged NUP into crisis, prompting urgent consultations among party leaders. Speaker Among’s resolute response,…
In the rich tapestry of Uganda’s spiritual landscape, the quest for harmony between religious expression and communal tranquility often encounters challenges. The recent narrative surrounding Pastor James Bisoboka, a respected leader within the Pentecostal realm, sheds light on the intricate dynamics of managing noise pollution within religious contexts while paving the way for constructive dialogue…
In the latest hearing at the Masaka High Court, the court delved deeper into the tragic event at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District. The first state witness provided testimony that the fire, which led to the death of 10 students and injuries to around 36, was a result of intentional arson, not an…
The ongoing privatization of government land in the Acholi Sub-region, amounting to over 45,000 hectares, has sparked a debate on land rights and the transparency of such processes. The Ministry of Lands’ report uncovers that private individuals have acquired extensive areas totaling more than 158,100 hectares through leasehold and freehold titles, a situation that raises…
The recent outbreaks of fire at two schools in the Kasese District have unveiled profound deficiencies in the emergency response system and the adherence to safety protocols by the educational institutions involved. On an unusual day, February 29, a devastating fire swept through a boys’ dormitory at Margherita Demonstration Primary School, leading to the complete…
In the Busoga sub-region, officials have confessed to corrupt practices, attributing them to their low salaries, as revealed by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) through its recent engagements. Gerald Gwaira, an official from the Ombudsman’s office, reports that public servants often excuse their involvement in corruption due to their inadequate pay, which they argue limits…
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has begun the process of selling petroleum products to oil marketing companies in both Tanzania and Uganda. This step is part of a preliminary market test in anticipation of a larger direct import agreement with Vitol Bahrain. This marks a departure from Uganda’s long-standing reliance on Kenyan oil marketing…
In the midst of a heatwave, Mzee Aloysius Atanga, a 92-year-old resident of Dokolo, Uganda, demonstrated his commitment to democracy by voting in the district’s Woman parliamentary by-election. Despite his advanced age and the need for crutches, Atanga made his way to the polling station with a clear purpose: to elect a representative who would…
The Opposition Leader in Uganda’s Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has reached out to the nation’s principal oversight and anti-corruption entities, urging them to delve into claims of significant corruption and misuse of office among parliamentary members. Ssenyonyi’s call for comprehensive accountability has encountered a setback following revelations that he himself had claimed allowances for a five-day…
