Museveni Breaks Silence on wife’s Absence, Reveals Health Scare
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has for the first time publicly spoken about the health condtion of his wife, First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, following months of absence from public engagements. In a birthday message to the First Lady, Museveni disclosed that she had recently
Japan injects $500,000 into Uganda Ebola response
Uganda’s fight against Ebola has received a major boost after the Government of Japan announced a $500,000 (about Shs1.9 billion) emergency grant to strengthen response efforts and contain the ongoing outbreak. The funding, channelled through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), will support the Uganda
Security operatives raid Miria Matembe’s home, seize items
A joint team of security operatives on Monday morning raided the home of outspoken former Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Miria Matembe, in an operation that has raised fresh concerns over the treatment of government critics. According to reports, the raid was carried out at around 10am. However, the former
URSB intervention boosts learning environment at Masaka school for the deaf
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has intensified its corporate social responsibility agenda, with fresh attention on inclusive education and support for children with disabilities, following a donation of essential supplies to Masaka School for the Deaf. The intervention, delivered by a team led by Registrar General Mercy K. Kainobwisho,
court defers ruling on lukwago’s bail, remands him to prison
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has deferred its ruling on the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Lukwago has been further remanded to prison as he awaits the court’s decision on his application. Details to follow
Stanbic partnerships boost maternal healthcare services in Karamoja
About a month ago, Maria Chepsok, a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) in Karita sub-county lost her sister-in law due to complications during childbirth. Matters were not helped by a lack of funds to fuel the ambulance at the nearest health centre, and later having to trek 24 kilometres into West
America at 250: The enduring influence of jazz in Uganda
As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world: jazz. Born from the African-American experience, jazz became one of America’s most influential cultural exports, travelling across continents and inspiring generations of musicians
Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua denied entry into Uganda
Kenyan lawyer and senior counsel Martha Karua has been denied entry into Uganda upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who is part of the defence team for Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale, was reportedly ordered to return to her home country without being given an official reason. She
Lukwago’s fate hangs as court considers bail request
The Makindye Magistrates Court is set to determine the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who has spent five days on remand at Luzira Prison. Lukwago is facing charges of misprision of treason following his arrest last week. On June 15, security agencies, including the police and
Museveni tasks intelligence on former trade PS Geraldine Ssali case
Former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Ms Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa, could see a turnaround in her ongoing legal troubles following reports that President Yoweri Museveni has directed intelligence agencies to look into her case. According to sources, the President has tasked trusted security operatives to
