Uganda news

The Land Forces Commander, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has claimed that there are “some fake Karimojong politicians” trying to attack him. Apparently, this is because he has strongly and uncompromisingly condemned cattle rustling in the area. “First of all, the people of Karamoja support me and the UPDF. We are going to intensify military operations in Karamoja. The cattle rustlers will ...

Rt. Hon. Speaker Anita Among has encouraged Muslims to take care of the needy this Ramadhan season. She made these remarks as she hosted Muslims to an Iftar Dinner at Parliament. “As we retreat to our homes, we should not forget the less privileged who cannot afford a proper meal and others without shelter. Leading by example, the speaker’s office ...

Former President of Forum for Democratic Change, FDC party, Kiiza Besigye has said UPDF no longer has the capacity to defend Ugandans. He said this following the deployment of UPDF soldiers to fight the African armyworms, which have so far destroyed 13,000 acres of crops and rangeland. He says it’s very unfortunate to see UPDF being deployed to fight armyworms. ...

President Museveni has said next week he will be meeting the NRM caucus to discuss the high prices of commodities. Museveni said this in his Easter message to Ugandans. “As we celebrate Easter, I know the issue of high prices of commodities is disturbing our people. I will meet with the NRM caucus next week and we discuss then I ...

On Good Friday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a meeting with the United Kingdom Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Uganda His Excellency Lord Popat. The meeting took place at State Lodge Nakasero in Kampala. In the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest between Uganda and the United Kingdom. The key focus was Health, Investment, Energy, Transport and Agriculture. The ...