Author: Ali Ruralire

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed landlords to stop illegal evictions of bibanja holders. He also ordered them that whoever has excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return it to bibanja holders immediately or risk being arrested. “The landlords who have been charging more than the agreed busuulu fees by the district must return it back, and if they try to evict our people, we shall arrest them. You must pay back all the money you have taken from these people and the evictions are illegal,” H.E Museveni said. Speaking at the 35th Heroes’ Day celebrations held on 9th June,…

Uganda Cranes made a grand return to Mandela National Stadium after five years with a remarkable performance against Botswana on Friday. The Cranes had last played at Uganda’s football Cathedral in November 2019 against Botswana and their return was anxiously awaited. Ugandans turned up in big numbers to rally behind the team and the boys didn’t disappoint, collecting maximum points. Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Vice President Emeritus H.E Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Former Prime Minister Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, Mufti of Uganda His Eminence Ramathan Mubajje…

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities eagerly anticipates the return of 39 cultural heritage artefacts from Cambridge University. These invaluable pieces were taken from Uganda during the 1890s and early 1900s by British colonial administrators, anthropologists, missionaries, and soldiers. They have been housed at Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology for more than 100 years. Uganda is receiving 39 artefacts from Cambridge, a landmark achievement in the ongoing effort to repatriate Africa’s lost heritage. This marks a significant step towards the repatriation of historical objects wrongly acquired during British colonial rule. This is the second time Uganda is…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held a meeting with H.E. Andrii Pravednyk, the Ambassador Ukraine to Uganda, on Friday, June 7, 2024, at State House, Entebbe. The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya’s areas of responsibility include Burundi, Malawi, Union of Comoros Islands, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. During the meeting, President Museveni and Ambassador Pravednyk engaged in fruitful discussions, addressing various areas of mutual interest such as economic cooperation, trade relations, and security. The courtesy call underscored the commitment of both Uganda and Ukraine to strengthening their diplomatic ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration.

The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish Company, for the construction of a 20,000-seater Hoima multi-purpose stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Hoima Stadium is among those that Uganda plans to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which it will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. The stadium will be constructed within 18 months and is required to be ready by December 2025. The Ministry of Works and Transport, supported by the recently inaugurated Africa Cup of Nations Sub-Committee on Infrastructure, will supervise this project. The contract signing…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, hosted Mr. Ghazi Ktab, Director of the Africa Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala.  The meeting marks the first consultative dialogue between Uganda and Iraq, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and exploring avenues for mutual cooperation. Hon. Gen. Odongo who was flanked by Amb. Phillip Odida, Director for Regional and International Political Affairs, welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the importance of building a consistent and mutually beneficial relationship between the two nations. He highlighted that as members of the global south, Uganda and…

The trial of 51 individuals, including three Americans, accused of attempting to overthrow the president of thee Democratic Republic of Congo last month, has begun. The hearing is being broadcast live on national TV and radio from N’dolo military prison in the capital, Kinshasa. The defendants were ushered into the military court wearing blue-and-yellow shirts, marking their first appearance in public since the failed coup. Arrested during attacks on the presidential palace and the home of an ally of President Félix Tshisekedi, they face multiple charges, including financing terrorism, murder and attempted assassination. They have not yet been asked to…

A prominent opponent of the Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, has been barred from standing in next month’s election to challenge his three-decade rule. Diane Rwigara, the leader of the People Salvation Movement, who was also barred in 2017, launched her election bid in May and submitted her candidacy last week. Her name was missing from the provisional list of candidates announced by the electoral commission on Thursday. “After all the time, work and effort I put in, I am very disappointed to hear I am not on the list of presidential candidates,” Rwigara said on X. “Paul Kagame, why won’t you…

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has reassured Ugandans that the absence of a substantive Governor for nearly three years has not hindered the Central Bank’s performance. He emphasized that strong governance structures are effectively guiding the institution. I think the Bank has been delivering. Is there anything to suggest that in the absence of the Governor, the Bank hasn’t been performing? We have a Board, senior management, and very capable staff. We have policies and guidelines to run the Bank, and the governance structures are performing. That is why we are able to deliver, said…

President Museveni has commended the good working relationship between Parliament and the Executive, which he said has contributed to the country’s stability and progress. The President, who was delivering the State-of-the Nation Address to Parliament, praised the Speaker, Anita Annet Among and her team for their support in passing critical bills since the previous address, ensuring a smooth legislative process. The State of the Nations Address, which marked the start of the Fourth Session of the 11th Parliament, was held at Kololo Independence grounds on Thursday, 6 June 2024. Parliament, during the session that ended in May this year passed…