Unoc and Vitol Bahrain: Pioneering a New Era of Oil Trade
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…
Mzee Atanga’s Vote: A Symbol of Hope for Dokolo’s Elderly
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…
Joel Ssenyonyi’s Quest for Transparency Amidst Parliamentary Scandal
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…
Navigating Speculation: Understanding the Process of Appointing Uganda’s IGP
The police have issued a caution against engaging in speculation about the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential renewal of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who assumed office in 2018 following Gen Kale Kayihura, is on…
Community Outcry: Calls for Accountability Amid Allegations of Police Misconduct
Police in Jinja District are attempting to find a colleague who allegedly raped a girl suspect in her cell. Kiira vicinity police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is connected to Namaganga police submit in Busedde sub-county, Jinja District.“It…
Driving Agricultural Progress: Uganda’s Parliament Greenlights Extension Worker Recruitment Budget
Uganda’s agricultural sector is poised for advancement as Parliament approves a substantial budget allocation of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the forthcoming fiscal year, commencing July 1. This strategic move underscores the…
Uganda’s Legal Fraternity Unites Against Modern Threats: A Path to Progress
In a resounding display of unity and purpose, Uganda’s legal community convened at the New Law Year opening ceremony in Kampala, heeding President Museveni’s call to confront the ever-evolving landscape of sophisticated crimes. Against the backdrop of technological advancement and…
Community in Bulalaka Village Plunged into Fear After Brutal Slaying of Couple
The peaceful ambiance of Bulalaka village, situated within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, has been shattered by the chilling murder of Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27. Their lifeless bodies, bearing grievous…
NUP Lawmaker Deciphers Shift to Patriotic League
Aisha Kabanda, the Member of Parliament representing Butambala district for the National Unity Platform, shared insights into the transformation of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda. During a televised interview, Kabanda provided analysis on…
UCFFA Urges Ministry Action to Address Floating Wetland Threat in Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urgently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to take immediate action regarding a significant floating wetland mass within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick…