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Supporters of Col Dr. Kizza Besigye, who were initially relieved by the recent Supreme Court ruling on court-martialing civilians, faced disappointment on Saturday morning. This was due to a surprising announcement from a senior army officer. Colonel Chris Magezi declared that Dr. Kizza Besigye would not be released despite the Supreme Court ruling. As the “Military Assistant in charge of ...

During the recent parliamentary session, the Budget Framework Paper for the 2025-26 financial year was given the green light, with a substantial 57.4 trillion shillings allocated. However, a significant portion, nearly half of this amount, is earmarked for managing Uganda’s mounting debt, which stands at a staggering 109.8 trillion shillings. Kira Municipality MP, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, raised poignant concerns ...

The Ministry of Works and Transport, led by Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has brought to light the financial challenges encountered post the integration of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) into its operations. The inherited debt of approximately Shs 1.3 trillion from UNRA has cast a shadow on ongoing infrastructure projects, leading to a halt in work by many ...

In the quiet neighborhood of Kanyangeya Ward, Nyamwamba Division, tragedy struck when a 47-year-old man, Elias Bwambale, fell victim to a sudden and deadly encounter with a lone elephant. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, sending shockwaves through the local community. As the news of the attack reverberated, Elias’s wife sounded the alarm, rallying nearby ...

Members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) have expressed apprehension regarding the treatment of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye in Luzira maximum prison. During a recent visit to the prison, Kampala deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura, revealed that their attempts to provide Dr. Besigye with food items were thwarted by prison authorities. Dr. Kizza Besigye, who has been ...