Challenges and Recommendations: Refugee Policy in Uganda
The parliament has rejected a suggestion put forth by the Committee on Equal Opportunities for a reevaluation of the refugee policy aimed at managing their intake to a sustainable degree. Dorcas Acen, the committee’s deputy chairperson, presented this proposal during…
Fred Enanga Warns Against Speculation on Martin Okoth Ochola’s Term Renewal
Police have cautioned against engaging in speculation regarding the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential renewal of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who assumed office in 2018 succeeding Gen Kale Kayihura, is set to complete his…
Assault in Custody: Allegations Against Police Officer Rock Jinja District
Police in Jinja District are trying to find a colleague who allegedly raped a woman suspect in her cell. Kiira place police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is connected to Namaganga police submit in Busedde sub-county, Jinja District.“It…
Uganda’s Agricultural Advancement: Parliament’s Investment in Extension Worker Recruitment
The agricultural sector in Uganda is poised for advancement with Parliament’s recent decision to allocate a substantial budget of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1. This…
Uganda’s Legal Sphere: Embracing Change in the Face of Modern Challenges
At the forefront of Uganda’s legal landscape stands a pressing need for adaptation and evolution in response to the burgeoning complexities of contemporary crime. President Museveni’s impassioned address at the New Law Year opening ceremony underscored the imperative for Uganda’s…
Shock and Grief: Bulalaka Village Mourns Victims of Brutal Murder
The serene atmosphere of Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, has been shattered by a horrifying double homicide. Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27, were discovered lifeless in their…
MK Movement’s Makeover: NUP Lawmaker Analyzes Shift to Patriotic League
Honorable Aisha Kabanda, the National Unity Platform’s representative for Butambala district, provided a comprehensive analysis of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement’s (MK Movement) transition into the Patriotic League of Uganda. During a televised interview, Kabanda explored the motivations driving this rebranding,…
UCFFA Urges Swift Ministry Action Over Lake Victoria Floating Wetland
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urgently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to take immediate action regarding a significant floating wetland mass within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick…
Insufficient Secondary School Admissions for 2023 PLE Graduates Unveiled
Recent findings from the Ministry of Education reveal a shortfall in secondary school admissions for candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Around 20 percent of the 648,662 successful candidates have not secured admission to any secondary school….
FDC Contemplates Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal for Dokolo MP Seat
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, situated in Najjanankumbi, is contemplating nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the upcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy emerged following the demise of Cecilia Barbara…