Besigye, Lutale charged with treason
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, along with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, has been charged with treason. Besigye, appearing frail, was wheeled into court following a Supreme Court ruling that suspended all proceedings in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire ruled
Kizza Besigye’s son writes to Museveni, Muhoozi over fathers’ detention
The firstborn son of Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye Adam Ampa Besigye has written emotional letter to the president Yoweri Museveni and the first son Gen Muhoozi Kayinerugaba over his father’s detention. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obedi Kamulegeya, face multiple charges, including possession of firearms at Riverside
Over 1,000 People Receive SRHR Services at Nakiwogo Landing Site Amid Rising HIV Infections
More than 1,000 people have accessed Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services at Nakiwogo Landing Site as Uganda grapples with rising HIV infections. The services were provided during a moonlight outreach organized by Family Medical Point and Voices for Health and Development. According to the Uganda AIDS
M23 spokesperson owns Businesses in UK and France, USA confirms
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, the M23’s civilian spokesperson and public relations officer for the Congo River Alliance, a U.S, sanctioned coalition of rebel groups seeking to overthrow the DRC government. According to Office of
Why US Sanctioned Kagame’s Minister James Kabarebe, M23 spokesperson
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration. Kabarebe plays a central role in Rwanda’s support for the March 23 Movement (M23), a U.S. and United Nations (UN)-designated armed group responsible for
Scottish Africa Business Association Embarks on Pioneering Trade Mission to Kenya
The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is excited to announce a trade mission to Kenya to explore new business opportunities for Scottish companies and institutions, supported by the Scottish Government. This mission will take place from May 12- 16, and will focus on key sectors that promise mutual growth and
Kayonde visits hospitalized Ugandans in Saudi Arabia
The President of Migrant Workers’ Voice and International Director for ant workers, Abdallah Kayonde, has visited several Ugandan nationals hospitalized in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the largest destination for Ugandan migrant workers, hosting over 150,000 individuals. In 2023, Uganda signed a bilateral labor agreement with Saudi Arabia to safeguard
Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list- Speaker Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list. Uganda has been on the list since 2016. Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy President of the European Union
IRCU Backs Proposal to Criminalize Cohabitation
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has endorsed a proposal to criminalize cohabitation in Uganda. If adopted by Parliament, this measure would subject couples in such arrangements to a three-year jail sentence or a fine of Shs 10 million. The Council’s stance was presented by Joseph Serwadda, Co-Chairperson of the
Police net notorious cattle thieves
The Territorial Police in Savannah Region has apprehended two notorious cattle thieves, Masembe Amis a.k.a Ronald (Alias, Katoto, General), a 35-year-old businessman and a resident of Busula-Kalule in Luwero District, and Tayebwa Godwin, a 38-year-old milk vendor from Lusaka Zone, Hoima City. According to ASP Sam TwiinemaZima, the PRO Savannah
