How the Shs 100 million payout to MPs was initiated
Earlier this week, several Members of Parliament reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was offered as a token of appreciation for the MPs’ role
The historical tree that gave birth to Besigye and the survival of Court Martial
Since time immemorial, former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been a staunch opposition politician in Uganda. Besigye is one of the bush war soldiers who participated in the 1986 liberation war, which paved the way for the establishment of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The NRM, a ruling party,
Museveni Orders Compensation for Kichwamba ADF Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to compensate the families of students killed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) at Kichwamba Technical School. On June 8, 1998, ADF rebels attacked Kichwamba Technical Institute in Kabarole, Uganda, setting three dormitories on fire and killing 80 students. The rebels
Museveni commissions Kampala Flyover project
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the first phase of $ 81 million Kampala Flyover project which aims at alleviating traffic congestion through road upgrades, flyover and underpass construction, and intersection improvements. The project, funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is designed to enhance
Why Museveni Approved Copyright Management System for Ugandan Artists
Yesterday, President Museveni gave green light to a Copyright Management System to protect musicians and ensure they earn from their work. “Now technology should be able to tell us who has played my song and where,” said President Museveni during a meeting in Rwakitura with top officials & musicians, including
Who is Agnes Kainza Nzogi, the Newly Appointed Permanent Secretary to the ODPP?
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Agnes Kainza Nzogi as the first-ever Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Her appointment follows a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, to establish the position of PS in
Speaker Anita Among Mourns Former IGP John Cossy Odomel
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has expressed her sorrow over the passing of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel. According to IGP Abas Byakagaba, Odomel passed away last week in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
NRM backs proposal to try armed civilians in court martial
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Caucus has resolved to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The announcement was made by Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua in a statement detailing discussions from the Caucus meeting held today at State House Entebbe. The meeting
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
Former IGP John Cossy Odomel Passes Away
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel has passed away, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has confirmed. He peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday 18th February 2025, in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
