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
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
Museveni Convenes special NRM Caucus to Discuss UPDF Act Amendments
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party, has called a special NRM Parliamentary Caucus meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act. The decision to withdraw the bill follows a Supreme Court ruling that suspended all proceedings in
African leaders discuss obstacles to the continent’s economic integration
On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought
