Uganda news

In a significant milestone for the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Byabakama Simon has been inaugurated as the Chairman for a second term. The swearing-in ceremony took place amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and renewed commitment to upholding democratic principles in Uganda. The event, which took place at the EC headquarters, saw Justice Byabakama reaffirm his dedication to the impartiality and ...

The deputy speaker of Parliament, Hon Thomas Tayebwa has extended his congratulations to Ugandan judge, Julia Ssebutinde. This is after her elevation at the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague in the Netherlands. The ICJ revealed that Judge Julia Ssebutinde has been promoted to the role of the vice president of this high-ranking court. Apparently, she was elected ...

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, four innocent cattle travelers met their untimely demise at the hands of ruthless armed robbers in the region of Karamoja. This senseless act of violence has left the community in shock and mourning. The incident unfolded on Sunday around 3 p.m. on Lemusui Road in Akagunyo Village, Amudat Sub County when a group of ...

In light of the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, the Ugandan government is giving serious thought to revising its vaccine policy. The outbreak has prompted a reevaluation of existing strategies to combat the spread of this highly contagious livestock disease. The Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak has significantly impacted Uganda’s agricultural sector, posing a threat to livestock and ...

In a remarkable turn of events, a stolen firearm belonging to the Uganda Police Force has been successfully recovered in neighboring Kenya. This exciting development comes as a result of collaborative efforts between the two countries’ law enforcement agencies. The gun with  registrationAK47UG POL-861314-09446, initially reported as a case of theft  in agururu A Zone in Eastern division Tororo district was assigned ...