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West Nile Connected To The National Electricity Grid

Residents in the West Nile region are excited following the connection of their districts to the national grid. This long-awaited moment happened on Friday as President Museveni commissioned a newly constructed transmission line. The line, which runs from Kole-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua, connects the West Nile sub-region to the national power grid. Its point of entry into the

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Museveni Advises Nebbi to Focus on Ideology, Not Biology in Politics

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the people of Nebbi district against playing politics of biology. The President gave his advice while speaking at the Thanksgiving Ceremony for State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals) in Nebbi. The event was organized to celebrate the youthful MPs’ rise within the corridors of power. “Politics is

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ICT Ministry Says They Purchased Two Vehicles, Not One at 965m

The Ministry of Information Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance has denied reports of purchasing a vehicle for 965 million shillings. Over the weekend, reports emerged that the Permanent Secretary Amina had authorized nearly a billion shillings for a Land Cruiser LC300 VX. This payment was allegedly made to a city car bond for the

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Cheptegei Bows Out of 10,000m with Olympic Gold Medal

Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has bowed out of the 10,000m track with an Olympic gold medal. The World Record holder won the only missing honor in his stellar career on the track on Friday night in Paris. Cheptegei, who leads Uganda’s contingent at the Olympics, had to dig deep to secure gold. Arguably his

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Health Ministry Blames Budget Shortages and Personnel Gaps for Irregular Deployment of Medical Interns

The Ministry of Health has blamed its meager budget and a shortage of specialized personnel for the irregular deployment of medical interns. Over the last week, a number of medical interns have taken to the streets calling for deployment. This is after a significant percentage were left out when the ministry sent deployment letters at

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Apass Slams Eddy Kenzo for Calling Ugandan Protests Violent

Ugandan singer Apass, whose real name is Alex Bagonza, has criticized fellow artist Eddy Kenzo for characterizing Ugandan protests as violent. Over the past weeks, a number of youths have attempted to march to Parliament in protest of rampant corruption. These protests have been met with brute force from security organs, resulting in the arrest

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President Museveni Says He’s The Original Ghetto President

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has stirred an online conversation following his revelation that he’s a ghetto youth. The President made the revelation while addressing a section of youth leaders at State House Entebbe. The meeting was particularly attended by leaders of SACCOs within the ghettos of Kampala City. Museveni rubbished claims that his recent interest

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Parliament to Thank President Museveni for SONA

Parliament of Uganda is expected to thank President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this afternoon for his clear and precise State of the Nation speech. This is according to the order paper ahead of the Plenary on Thursday afternoon. According to Parliament, the President clearly outlined government policy during his address. On 6th June 2024, the President,

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UIA Chief Mukiza Demands Anite’s Resignation Over Fabricated Lies

The Uganda Investments Authority (UIA) Director General, Robert Mukiza, has lashed out at State Minister for Investment Evelyn Anite for blackmail. Mukiza accuses Anite of engineering cyber harassment against Dubai Prince Sheikh Mohammed Juma Al Maktoum. In a July 23 letter to President Museveni, the UIA boss accused the minister of misrepresenting a meeting with

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Kugonza Replaces Nuwabiine As Traffic Director

Acting Director of Traffic Police Senior Commissioner of Police Lawrence Nuwabiine has been fired from his role. Nuwabiine’s dismissal was confirmed by Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba in a recent Police reshuffle. Nuwabiine, who has been replaced by Senior Commissioner of Police Franklin Kugonza, had served in the role for three years. Part of

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