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KAMPALA: Parliament has approved a six-month extension of the term of office for Local Council (LC) committees, including LC1s and women councils. The announcement comes after the local government minister, Raphael Magyezi, disclosed last week that the government intended to extend the term of office for local council one committees by an additional six months. Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua ...

In a recent development, the alleged ADF leader has been ordered to remain in custody, as the investigation into the tragic murders of tourists continues. The court has extended the remand period for the ADF chief, as authorities work tirelessly to gather evidence and bring justice to the victims and their families. The accused individual, whose identity is being withheld ...

The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, presented the “Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill, 2023”. This was during the parliamentary plenary sitting on Tuesday, 09 January 2024, under the guidance of Speaker Anita Among. The proposed bill aims to amend the existing 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Act. It will majorly focus on addressing health ...

Kampala central member of parliament Hon Muhammad Nsereko has lost his father and former politician Alhaj Nsereko Abdul. This news was broken by honorable Nsereko himself on social media. He, however, did not reveal the cause of Alhaj Nsereko Abdul’s death. They will hold a vigil at Bugolobi plot 101 Luthuli Avenue, where his lifeless body currently rests, allowing mourners ...

The Police in Kampala Metropolitan are actively investigating circumstances under which Warugo Issa, a security guard attached to Absolute Guard Services shot dead a one Andrew Tumwebaze, 24. The shooting apparently stems from an argument over Shs 2000. Mr Luke Owoyesigire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Spokesperson, confirmed the report in a Monday police statement. He said the incident arose escalating ...