Author: Onesmus Atukunda

During a lecture at the National Defense College, the Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, advocated for Africa’s amplified presence on the global stage asserting that in a multipolar world, Africa can now assert its concerns on the international stage. Gen. Muhoozi said Africa is historically marginalized, which calls for a paradigm shift towards meaningful unity and solidarity to bolster the continent’s strategic strength. He also emphasized the need for Africa to defend itself, industrialize, and build infrastructure, urging for empowerment through economic blocs like BRICS. “Multipolarity should usher in an equal world with equal opportunities, giving other nations…

Opposition group National Unity Platform (NUP) is starting to witness gains from their continued pressing for release of detained comrades. According to NUP, a cumulative number of over 600 people have been in unclear custody since late last year. Yesterday, Kyotera residents celebrayed a light moment when 18 NUP members resurfaced in different parts of the district. This totaled the number of the freed captives to 61 with the inclusion of 43 that were released in a staggered manner this month. Most of the released were blindfolded to freedom after months of battling and their testimonies are headlined by physical…

The Uganda Police Force today (Monday) unveiled a fresh attire for the traffic Police. The unleashing was presided over by the chairman uniform committee of the police force AIGP Asan Kasingye. The introduction of the new attire means that the all-white traffic police uniform will be replaced by a khaki one with an ashe- white beret, belt and girder whereas and special caps for the female officers. “Each officer will be given two pairs of uniform and starting tomorrow, they will be donning the new uniforms,”Kasingye noted. “The white girders will help prevent water from getting into the shoes of…

President Yoweri K Museveni has expressed dismay about National Media’s Newspaper Daily monitor’s false publication regarding Covid-19 vaccination. Last month, Daily Monitor quoted the Wall street journal’s post which claimed that the President and his inner circle members had received Covid-19 vaccine shots from China. The news was rubbished by the Ministry of Health since at the time, no vaccine had been imported until late last week. The fountain of honor did let the matter slip away with a firm threat saying, “In the meantime, I am going to make some money from Daily Monitor. They lied that I had…

Simba Radio presenters under comedy group Bizonto have been arrested by Police for similar charges that prompted their initial arrest last year in July. According to the CID spokesperson, Charles Twine, the quartet was arrested on yesterday night (Thursday) and are to appear in court later today. “They are on their way to Buganda Road court. They had a sanctioned file for allegations of promoting sectarianism,” Twine said. The four arrested “Bizonto” members include Ssabakaki Simon Peter, Julius Sserwanja, Mercel Mbabali and Gold Kimatono. In July 2020, they were arrested for releasing a satirical skit that targeted at institutional heads hailing…

The Internal Affairs Minister Jeje Odongo today presented a list of 177 considered to have been missing in what many describe as “Kidnaps”. The Minister was before Parliament as demanded by the speaker a few sessions ago so as to clear the air regarding the security operations. On Wednesday, the National Unity Platform (NUP) took it upon themselves to address the public outcry regarding missing individuals. NUP’s list included over 400 victims while the government’s accountability is for barely half the opposition’s count. “Today I am presenting to you a list of 177 clearly identifying the person, the date when the…

Police officers in Mbale have in custody 22 adults that were arrested Sunday evening in The Oax bar, Mbale City. Officers commanded by the District police Commander, Mr Fred Ahimbisibwe picked the suspects from Oax bar and restaurant commonly known as Sukali in Namakwekwe ward at around 11pm on Sunday night. The alarm was risen neighboring whistleblowers whose ears were almost cracked by the noisy revelers. On the crackdown by the law enforcers, the party animals sobered up to finding ways out but some were “too high” to find the exit, ending up in the bar’s toilets. The Elgon region…

The Uganda Hippos will tonight lock heads with Tunisia in the semifinal of the 2021 AFCON U20 Championship in Mauritania. The juniors have had an impressive run in the competition surpassing most Ugandans’ expectations. Tye Hippos eliminated Burkina Faso in a thrilling quarter final contest with a 5-3 win. The heroics of goalkeeper Jack Komakech can not go unnoticed since it’s the shot stopper that dictated the shootout. The team looks forward to relying on him more tonight as they face an agile North African team. Kenneth Ssemakula, Derrick Kakooza, Joseph Kizza Bukenya, Najib Yiga and Ivan Bogere were as…

Former Miss Uganda, Sylvia Namutebi is set to represent the Pearl of Africa at Mrs. World Pageant after being crowned Mrs. World Uganda. The event will occur later on this year in Sri Lanka, Asia. The beauty queen shated with the mesia her intentions of carrying the Ugandan flag high up whilst in the competition. She hopes to live up to her abilities. “I feel delighted and grateful for this opportunity to fill this gap that has existed in this country for ten years. It’s a privilege to be the person selected to take on this mantle. My involvement and…

The National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi widely known as Bobi Wine on Monday instructed his lawyers to withdraw the election petition he had filed to challenge President Museveni’s victory. Bobi’s legal team hasn’t filed to withdraw the case and according to court, the move is still a rumor untill it is put in writing. Nonetheless, the NRM leagal team through Counsel Hussein Kashillingi have raised a red flag to the Kamwokya based team to be ready to face hefty charges in damages for withdrawing such a case. “We are warming up for the costs, and they are in billions.…