Author: Ali Ruralire

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga Road faction led by Dr. Kizza Besigye, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, and Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, is in the finals stages of establishing a new political party. This follows a political disagreement between those inclined to Dr Kizza Besigye and those led by Patrick Amuriat Oboi, Nandala Mafabi. The disagreements have also led to “a decision to dissolve the FDC altogether.” Saying it reasoning that it no longer serves it’s purposes. The Katonga faction officially submitted an application to reserve a name, symbol, and colors for the new party to…

Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has summoned a squad of 28 players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against South Africa and Congo slated for September. The coach confirmed the squad in a press briefing held on Tuesday at FUFA Complex. The Team will travel to South Africa on 31st August to prepare for the first game against Bafana Bafana on 6th September at Orlando Stadium. The game against Congo will be played on 9th September 2024 at Mandela National Stadium. The coach confirmed that defenders Kenneth Semakula and Halidi Lwaliwa will not be available for the…

Gulu City is bustling with activity as Members of Parliament (MPs) and other stakeholders decent upon it for the inaugural regional parliament sitting to be held from 28 to 30 August, 2024. This event has sparked a wave of activity, from cleaning up the streets to reorganising the town’s infrastructure. The city’s transformation reflects both anticipation and hope as it welcomes this significant occasion. In the days leading up to the sitting, Gulu has seen reorganisation – bushy areas around the city are now neatly trimmed, and the streets are cleaner than ever. Truck drivers, who typically park around the…

The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt Hon Nabbanja Robinah Robinah is in the Kingdom of Tonga an island state in the pacific region for a working visit. Nabbanja is in Tonga to represent the President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leaders meeting. On arrival , the Premier was received by Uganda ’s High Commissioner to Australia Dorothy Hyuha who also oversees the kingdom of Tonga and nine other countries in the pacific region at Naku- Alofa Fua-Amotu International Airport. The Prime Minister on arrival was treated to a dinner with…

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba launched the construction of a state-of-the-art joint headquarters for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya, Kampala, on Monday afternoon. He stated that the new facility will enhance operational efficiency, coordination, and capabilities. According to Gen Kainerugaba, the multibillion-shilling project will feature cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to “support a modern defence strategy.” He emphasized, “We are not only building for today, we are also building for tomorrow. So, this building will take that into consideration.” He further noted, “We will be building…

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has disconnected water supply to Luzira Prisons Complex due to an outstanding water bill of Shs 18,272,450,274. According to Uganda Prisons, the disconnection occurred despite the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) releasing Shs. 2,355,351,000 in the first quarter of FY 2024/25, which is part of the budgeted Shs. 7,996,253,000 that has already been remitted to NWSC. “This situation is a matter of national concern,” said Frank Baine, Prisons Spokesperson, noting that the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) is currently utilizing water bowsers to mitigate the water crisis. Meanwhile, he revealed that negotiations…

Police using its canine unit, has recovered stolen property from a bar in Ntungamo. On August 22, 2024, Nasumba Hawa from Nyamunuka Central Ward in Nyamunuka Town Council, Ntungamo District, reported the theft of speakers and a TV. The case was filed at Nyamunuka Police Station, and officers responded by deploying a police sniffer dog. The canine led the officers to a bar owned by Tumanyanire, who was still sleeping with his wife at the time. A search was conducted, and the complainant’s stolen property, along with some breaking implements, were recovered from the premises. Tumanyanire and his wife, Katushabe,…

KAMPALA, 25th August 2024 – Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, through its partnership with Rotary Uganda, today convened over 50,000 runners for the 13th edition of the annual Cancer Run marathon at the UMA Parking Grounds in Kampala. This year’s Rotary Cancer Run, themed: ‘Spread Magic in Every Step’, aimed to raise Shs. 4 billion for the construction of two bunkers at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, which will house state-of-the-art LINAC cancer testing and treatment machines. This effort supports the fight against cancer prevalence in Uganda. The event drew a significant turnout of over 50,000 participants from locations across…

Two people have died on spot following a road accident at Kitubulu along Entebbe Express Highway. The road crash that occurred on August 25, 2024, at approximately 06:00 am involved Vehicle number UBK 114K (Toyota Wish) & UFB 988K (Bajaj Boxer motorcycle). The driver of the Toyota Wish traveling from Entebbe, collided with the motorcycle which was making a U-turn on the same route causing the vehicle to roll several times. The impact claimed the lives of both the rider (Mberobata) & the passenger (Mugaga Vian) an employee of Capital Pub. The bodies have been conveyed to Mulago city mortuary…

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a stern Warning to any one who will doubt his rule when he becomes president. “When I become President of this beautiful country, anyone who doubts it will be in trouble!,” the Chairman of the Patriotic League Uganda said on his X. For long, Muhoozi, a son to president Museveni, has been paraded as the next president by those in and outside government. These call themselves his supporters and followers. The Army General is also fond of using his X handle to issue some messages…