Uganda news

The Inspector-General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola recommended Uganda’s long-distance runner record holder Joshua Cheptegei for promotion in the Uganda Police Force. Addressing journalists on Monday, police spokesperson, Enanga Fred said the Police Advisory Committee headed by Ochola sat last week and passed a resolution to have the long-distance runner promoted. “The Police Advisory Committee sat and recommended the ...

The Electoral Commission said four presidential candidates have had their supporters verified ahead of their nomination next week. Supporters of NRM were verified, in addition to Henry Tumukunde, Nancy Linda Nakalembe, and Fred Mwesigye, all independents. The EC revealed it is still verifying a total of 18 candidates ahead of their nomination next week. Bukenya noted Robert Kyagulanyi, Patrick Amurati ...

In recent years the external labour recruitment especially in the Middle East has gained prominence in Uganda and so has been the exposure of the challenges involved, especially for domestic workers. Subsequently, many have called for banning of labour migration to the Middle East, especially domestic workers to cub down the challenges employed in those areas and kinds of jobs. ...

Since the ease of Covid 19 regulations, the number 70 has as if become the new definition of public. When the president was opening churches, he limited it to the number 70. Recently the electoral commission also limited politicians to hold rallies that have only 70 people. Like any other person, we would honestly live to understand what’s with the ...

A police officer’s 6 year old son shot himself dead while playing with his father’s gun. Police in Ibanda has kicked off investigations into the circumstances under which the boy shot himself dead. The Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson said the incident happened at around 8 pm on Wednesday. He said the boy, Danson Bwambale, 6; a son to police constable, ...