Uganda Closes Schools Over Coronavirus Pandemic
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the temporary closer of all schools in the country starting Friday at midday for one month as a preventive measures deemed critical in fighting the…
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EC Adjusts Dates for Presidential, Parliamentary Nominations
The dates for the nomination of Presidential and Parliamentary candidates have been extended to early October. The Electoral Commission had, in its earlier roadmap set the nomination of presidential candidates…
Desert Locusts Spread to Uganda
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said the country is “reasonably prepared” to respond to the invasion of the desert locusts. On Sunday Government confirmed reports of an invasion…
Museveni Cautions UPDF Against Contamination
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned Uganda People’s Defense Force- UPDF soldiers against what he called contamination. He explained that earlier armies including that of the colonial and traditional leaders misused…
Hundreds Treated As UPDF Mark 39th Tarehe Sita Anniversary
Hundreds have benefited from free medical camp and other community services organized by Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF across the country as part of the Tarehe Sita celebration, which is commemorated…
UPDF Helicopter Crashes in Gomba
A Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF helicopter has crashed on a training mission in Bulo in Gomba district. The Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Brigadier General, Richard Kalemire, says there were two crew…
IGG Backs Museveni’s Anti-Corruption Walk
The Inspectorate of Government has described the forthcoming anti-corruption walk as an indication of a high level of commitment and visibility in the fight against corruption in Uganda. The walk…
Museveni Orders IGP to Sack Non-Committed Police Officers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, to sack all non-committed police officers. Museveni, who was speaking on Thursday after the commissioning of…
Government Investigating Girl Child Trade in Arapai Market
The government is investigating reports of trafficking of girls for labour and sex, allegedly taking place in Arapai Market in Soroti District. State Minister for Gender and Cultural Affairs, Peace…
Angry Mob Torch 6 Houses in Gulu Revenge Attack
Angry residents of Payuta Village, Awach Sub County in Gulu district last evening torched 6 houses belonging to the family of Patrick Opiyo, the 22-year old man accused of raping…