Jacobs Seaman Odongo
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News Featured image for Govt Ready to Take Over Umeme Concession - Nankabirwa
Wed 19 Mar, 2025 10:50
Govt Ready to Take Over Umeme Concession - Nankabirwa
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Energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa said the government is fully ready to assume control of the concession and is committed to ensuring improved service quality, a seamless transition, and addressing powe...


Features Featured image for The High Stakes Behind Kagame and Tshisekedi’s Talks in Doha
Wed 19 Mar, 2025 10:02
The High Stakes Behind Kagame and Tshisekedi’s Talks in Doha
Featured image for The High Stakes Behind Kagame and Tshisekedi’s Talks in Doha

While past mediation attempts, including those led by Angola, failed, and the West has been preoccupied with punitive measures targeting Rwanda, Qatar succeeded due to its strong economic ties with bo...


Rwanda Featured image for Kagame, Tshisekedi Meet in Qatar in Key Step Toward Ending Hostilities
Tue 18 Mar, 2025 22:37
Kagame, Tshisekedi Meet in Qatar in Key Step Toward Ending Hostilities
Featured image for Kagame, Tshisekedi Meet in Qatar in Key Step Toward Ending Hostilities

While Western governments have been busy drawing up sanctions and doing little to find the real solution to peace, Qatar appears to have broken the deadlock


News Featured image for M23 Withdraw from Luanda Talks Over EU Sanctions
Tue 18 Mar, 2025 19:00
M23 Withdraw from Luanda Talks Over EU Sanctions
Featured image for M23 Withdraw from Luanda Talks Over EU Sanctions

M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka accused international actors of sabotaging the negotiations.


News Featured image for EU Sanctions Target Rwandan and M23 Officials
Mon 17 Mar, 2025 17:26
EU Sanctions Target Rwandan and M23 Officials
Featured image for EU Sanctions Target Rwandan and M23 Officials

Among those sanctioned are high-ranking figures in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), including Maj Gen Ruki Karusisi, commander of the RDF's Special Forces deployed in eastern DR Congo.


News Featured image for Belgium Bemoans Rwanda's Decision to Sever Diplomatic Ties
Mon 17 Mar, 2025 16:43
Belgium Bemoans Rwanda's Decision to Sever Diplomatic Ties
Featured image for Belgium Bemoans Rwanda's Decision to Sever Diplomatic Ties

Maxime Prevot, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, European affairs and development cooperation, said his his country "regrets the decision of Rwanda to cut off diplomatic relations...


Sports Featured image for Kagadi's Mambugu Market Set to Open in April

Dr.Johnson Byabashaija Featured image for Minister Balaam: NUPDF, Not UPDF, Behind Kawempe Chaos
Sun 16 Mar, 2025 00:34
Minister Balaam: NUPDF, Not UPDF, Behind Kawempe Chaos
Featured image for Minister Balaam: NUPDF, Not UPDF, Behind Kawempe Chaos

These NUP hooligans, because they have friends with strong Wi-Fi, they are flipping the script, editing footage to make it seem like our patriotic forces are the villains.


Sports Featured image for Justice Minister Mao Underlines URSB’s Key Role in Attracting Foreign Investment
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 14:15
Justice Minister Mao Underlines URSB’s Key Role in Attracting Foreign Investment
Featured image for Justice Minister Mao Underlines URSB’s Key Role in Attracting Foreign Investment

While praising the country's progress, Mao expressed concern about Uganda’s economic strategy, which he described as overly reliant on borrowing.


Sports Featured image for Minister Oryem Applauds Uganda’s Digital Business Registration System at Innovation Forum
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 14:12
Minister Oryem Applauds Uganda’s Digital Business Registration System at Innovation Forum
Featured image for Minister Oryem Applauds Uganda’s Digital Business Registration System at Innovation Forum

Reflecting on his time as a former lawyer in the UK, Oryem shared his surprise at how seamlessly he was able to register a company in Uganda entirely online.


News Featured image for URSB Registrar General Highlights Agency’s Pivotal Role in Uganda’s Business Landscape
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 13:15
URSB Registrar General Highlights Agency’s Pivotal Role in Uganda’s Business Landscape
Featured image for URSB Registrar General Highlights Agency’s Pivotal Role in Uganda’s Business Landscape

The forum, attended by foreign diplomats, ministers, URSB board members, and government representatives, was designed to showcase Uganda’s business reforms and innovations while engaging the diplomati...


Sports Featured image for Uganda’s Business Reforms Cut Red Tape, Says Amb Butagira
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 13:06
Uganda’s Business Reforms Cut Red Tape, Says Amb Butagira
Featured image for Uganda’s Business Reforms Cut Red Tape, Says Amb Butagira

Speaking at the Business and Innovation Forum for commercial attachés in Uganda, Ambassador Butagira described the country as “the best place for ease of doing business,” citing major reforms that hav...


Entertainment Featured image for Our Candidate Was Cheated - Balaam
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 02:54
Our Candidate Was Cheated - Balaam
Featured image for Our Candidate Was Cheated - Balaam

Balaam, the minister for youth and children's affairs, took to social media to express his dissatisfaction, claiming NRM had been unfairly denied the seat.


News Featured image for Low, Low Voter Turnout But Nalukoola, NUP Savour 'Bitter-Sweet' Victory
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 02:42
Low, Low Voter Turnout But Nalukoola, NUP Savour 'Bitter-Sweet' Victory
Featured image for Low, Low Voter Turnout But Nalukoola, NUP Savour 'Bitter-Sweet' Victory

Elias Nalukoola's victory looked to be etched in stone yet events leading up to the Electoral Commission returning officer Henry Makabayi's declaration of the by-election results made anything possibl...


Otafiire Featured image for Judge Mugambe Guilty of Modern Slavery Offences, Faces Life in UK Jail
Thu 13 Mar, 2025 21:10
Judge Mugambe Guilty of Modern Slavery Offences, Faces Life in UK Jail
Featured image for Judge Mugambe Guilty of Modern Slavery Offences, Faces Life in UK Jail

In the UK, offenders convicted of modern slavery crimes face life imprisonment as the maximum penalty, particularly for serious offences like slavery and trafficking.


News Featured image for You’re lucky that the internet is still on - MP Kabanda
Thu 13 Mar, 2025 17:35
You’re lucky that the internet is still on - MP Kabanda
Featured image for You’re lucky that the internet is still on - MP Kabanda

A confidante of Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Kabanda, who is also secretary-general of the Patriotic League of Uganda, defended the military’s actions during the violent clashe...


Justice Law and Order Featured image for City Lawyer Kyagaba Under Investigation Over Shs17bn Gold Scam
Thu 13 Mar, 2025 16:50
City Lawyer Kyagaba Under Investigation Over Shs17bn Gold Scam
Featured image for City Lawyer Kyagaba Under Investigation Over Shs17bn Gold Scam

According to police records under SD REF: 32/25/02/2025 and SD REF: 31/24/02/2025, the complaint was filed by Fahad Kigongo Semugenze on behalf of PT HRTC Exploration and Production, a company based i...


Sports Featured image for Traders Urged to Embrace Digital Tax Stamps as URA Enhances Enforcement
Thu 13 Mar, 2025 12:16
Traders Urged to Embrace Digital Tax Stamps as URA Enhances Enforcement
Featured image for Traders Urged to Embrace Digital Tax Stamps as URA Enhances Enforcement

The initiative, which has so far covered Eastern and Western Uganda, has seen 63 inspectors trained and 240 DTS enforcement gadgets distributed.


Dr.Jackson Orem Featured image for Clobber First, Identify Never - A Masterclass in MK Security Operandi

Otafiire Featured image for CCTV Gaps and Digital Evidence Unfold in Ongoing Katanga Murder Trial
Wed 12 Mar, 2025 20:04
CCTV Gaps and Digital Evidence Unfold in Ongoing Katanga Murder Trial
Featured image for CCTV Gaps and Digital Evidence Unfold in Ongoing Katanga Murder Trial

The findings suggest that Molly, who was found unconscious and severely injured at the home that morning, suffered significant blood loss at the scene.


News Featured image for Your Job Is Simply to Represent Us in Parliament, Nothing Else - UPDF Tells Defence Minister Oboth
Wed 12 Mar, 2025 19:29
Your Job Is Simply to Represent Us in Parliament, Nothing Else - UPDF Tells Defence Minister Oboth
Featured image for Your Job Is Simply to Represent Us in Parliament, Nothing Else - UPDF Tells Defence Minister Oboth

Amidst the growing pressure from Parliament and Defence minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth's confession that he was not aware of the deployment, Col Magezi said the decision was taken "in the interest of regi...


Dr.Jackson Orem Featured image for French and Spanish Media Influencers Tour Uganda to Boost Tourism Promotion
Tue 11 Mar, 2025 23:54
French and Spanish Media Influencers Tour Uganda to Boost Tourism Promotion
Featured image for French and Spanish Media Influencers Tour Uganda to Boost Tourism Promotion

Running from March 9 to 15, the initiative will offer influencers firsthand experiences of Uganda’s rich natural and cultural attractions, enhancing the country’s visibility in these key European mark...


Otafiire Featured image for Katanga Murder Case: The Speedy Trial Off to a Slow Start
Mon 10 Mar, 2025 17:18
Katanga Murder Case: The Speedy Trial Off to a Slow Start
Featured image for Katanga Murder Case: The Speedy Trial Off to a Slow Start

The Criminal Division of the High Court, presided over by Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania, offered no explanation for the omission, leaving the defence team both bewildered and enraged.


Namusera Featured image for Museveni to Test His Political Pull in Kawempe North By-Election
Mon 10 Mar, 2025 11:06
Museveni to Test His Political Pull in Kawempe North By-Election
Featured image for Museveni to Test His Political Pull in Kawempe North By-Election

Mr Museveni, who also serves as NRM's national chairman, will attempt to turn the tide in favour of Faridah Nambi, daughter of the party’s vice-chairman Al-Hajj Moses Kigongo, in a race where the oppo...


Riek Machar Featured image for Kiir Speaks Out on South Sudan Tension After Top General Is Killed
Fri 07 Mar, 2025 22:25
Kiir Speaks Out on South Sudan Tension After Top General Is Killed
Featured image for Kiir Speaks Out on South Sudan Tension After Top General Is Killed

Simmering tension in South Sudan last week saw the arrest of a vice president and now Kiir says his deputy Riek Machar is openly engaging in hostility


space Featured image for Has Nawangwe Succeeded in Getting 'Permanent' Acting DVC?
Thu 06 Mar, 2025 10:45
Has Nawangwe Succeeded in Getting 'Permanent' Acting DVC?
Featured image for Has Nawangwe Succeeded in Getting 'Permanent' Acting DVC?

Makerere University’s leadership crisis continues as Vice-Chancellor Nawangwe resists permanent DVC appointments, creating instability with unfilled positions, irregularities, and stringent qualificat...


News Featured image for Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns: Statement
Wed 05 Mar, 2025 06:20
Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns: Statement
Featured image for Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns: Statement

On March 3, Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, along with Ministers Ahmed Hussen and Mary Ng, issued a statement condemning the Rwandan government for allegedly supporting the March 23 Movement (...


News Featured image for Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi
Tue 04 Mar, 2025 16:16
Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi
Featured image for Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Last week, the Kenyan newspaper called Muhoozi a "Four-Star Brat" and described him on the front page in unforgiving terms, leading to protests from his supporters


Dr.Johnson Byabashaija Featured image for Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists' Earnings
Sun 02 Mar, 2025 19:59
Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists' Earnings
Featured image for Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists' Earnings

The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists’ financial stability.


Rwanda Featured image for M23 Hands Over FDLR Commander to Rwanda
Sat 01 Mar, 2025 23:42
M23 Hands Over FDLR Commander to Rwanda
Featured image for M23 Hands Over FDLR Commander to Rwanda

Rwanda has always accused the Kinshasa government of assimilating the FDLR into its national army rank and file, claiming the Congolese government was plotting to attack Kigali.


News Featured image for Karuma Bridge Set to Close for Final Repairs in March
Fri 28 Feb, 2025 22:24
Karuma Bridge Set to Close for Final Repairs in March
Featured image for Karuma Bridge Set to Close for Final Repairs in March

The bridge was reopened in December 2024, but only light vehicles were permitted to use it to ease travel during the festive season.


Yemen Featured image for Rwanda Summons UK Envoy in Kigali
Fri 28 Feb, 2025 21:22
Rwanda Summons UK Envoy in Kigali
Featured image for Rwanda Summons UK Envoy in Kigali

During a parliamentary session on February 26, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, responded to a question regarding an ADF attack on a church in DR Congo.


Rwanda Featured image for Rwanda Presses EU Envoy on Security Threats and Regional Stability
Fri 28 Feb, 2025 15:42
Rwanda Presses EU Envoy on Security Threats and Regional Stability
Featured image for Rwanda Presses EU Envoy on Security Threats and Regional Stability

Rwanda also took issue with what it described as “domestic EU politics and vested interests” shaping European foreign policy decisions in the region.


News Featured image for PLU Members Plan Protest Over Kenyan Media's Coverage of Gen Muhoozi
Fri 28 Feb, 2025 11:57
PLU Members Plan Protest Over Kenyan Media's Coverage of Gen Muhoozi
Featured image for PLU Members Plan Protest Over Kenyan Media's Coverage of Gen Muhoozi

The PLU threats come on the back of heightened protests in Kenya over the continued detention of Dr Kizza Besigye, who was in November abducted from Nairobi with the full knowledge of the Kenyan gover...


winnie byanyima Featured image for Govt Says UN's HIV Support 'Not Life-Saving' After US Ends Funding for Aids Program
Thu 27 Feb, 2025 21:07
Govt Says UN's HIV Support 'Not Life-Saving' After US Ends Funding for Aids Program
Featured image for Govt Says UN's HIV Support 'Not Life-Saving' After US Ends Funding for Aids Program

Uganda's Permanent Representative to the UN Adonia Ayebare thanks US President Donald Trump for terminating valuable funding to the Winnie Byanyima-led UN Aids program


News Featured image for Kigali Defiant After Sweden Summons Rwandan Ambassador
Thu 27 Feb, 2025 20:24
Kigali Defiant After Sweden Summons Rwandan Ambassador
Featured image for Kigali Defiant After Sweden Summons Rwandan Ambassador

Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Thursday summoned the Rwandan ambassador in Stockholm, taking a firm stance against Rwanda’s alleged military involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Con...


News Featured image for At least 11 Killed in Deadly Mortar Attack on M23 Rally in Bukavu
Thu 27 Feb, 2025 16:41
At least 11 Killed in Deadly Mortar Attack on M23 Rally in Bukavu
Featured image for At least 11 Killed in Deadly Mortar Attack on M23 Rally in Bukavu

M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa blamed the Congolese government, calling the attack an assassination attempt on Nangaa.


News Featured image for Govt Halts Creation of New Administrative Units Ahead of 2026 Elections
Wed 26 Feb, 2025 23:13
Govt Halts Creation of New Administrative Units Ahead of 2026 Elections
Featured image for Govt Halts Creation of New Administrative Units Ahead of 2026 Elections

With 146 local governments and 10 cities, Uganda has been choking on the cost of administration of the pitch-size units


IYF We Can Academy Featured image for Speaker Among Urges MPs to Plant One Million Trees to Combat Soaring Heat
Wed 26 Feb, 2025 23:08
Speaker Among Urges MPs to Plant One Million Trees to Combat Soaring Heat
Featured image for Speaker Among Urges MPs to Plant One Million Trees to Combat Soaring Heat

Parts of Uganda have recently endured extreme heat, with Mbarara recording temperatures as high as 32.2°C, Gulu reaching 37.2°C and Mbale and Arua hitting 40°C.


who Featured image for Uganda: Drowning Cases Declined in 2024 But Still Leads Water 'Offences' Recorded
Wed 26 Feb, 2025 17:02
Uganda: Drowning Cases Declined in 2024 But Still Leads Water 'Offences' Recorded
Featured image for Uganda: Drowning Cases Declined in 2024 But Still Leads Water 'Offences' Recorded

Drowning accounted for 119 of these incidents, contributing to 62% of the total offences handled by the Marine Police. Despite the reduction from 138 drowning cases in 2023, the report highlights the...


News Featured image for Kigali to UK: It's Unreasonable to Expect Rwanda to Compromise its National Security
Wed 26 Feb, 2025 01:06
Kigali to UK: It's Unreasonable to Expect Rwanda to Compromise its National Security
Featured image for Kigali to UK: It's Unreasonable to Expect Rwanda to Compromise its National Security

The UK government announced a series of punitive measures on Tuesday, February 25, including suspending high-level attendance at events hosted by the Rwandan government, limiting trade promotion activ...


UK sanctions Rwanda Featured image for Museveni Grants Official Burial for Former IGP Odomel

News Featured image for Bobi Accuses Security Forces of Planting Tracking Devices, Fetishes in NUP Office After Raid
Mon 24 Feb, 2025 22:26
Bobi Accuses Security Forces of Planting Tracking Devices, Fetishes in NUP Office After Raid
Featured image for Bobi Accuses Security Forces of Planting Tracking Devices, Fetishes in NUP Office After Raid

In addition to the tracking device, he also revealed that a small camera and another unidentified gadget were discovered in his office.


Prof Featured image for Controversial Promotions Cast Shadow Over Nawangwe’s VC Position
Mon 24 Feb, 2025 16:33
Controversial Promotions Cast Shadow Over Nawangwe’s VC Position
Featured image for Controversial Promotions Cast Shadow Over Nawangwe’s VC Position

In 2017, Professor Nawangwe was appointed vice-chancellor of Uganda’s Makerere University. His appointment followed a promotion to full professor four years earlier.


Wafula Chebukati Featured image for Museveni Clarifies Uganda’s Military Presence in Restive DR Congo
Fri 21 Feb, 2025 17:32
Museveni Clarifies Uganda’s Military Presence in Restive DR Congo
Featured image for Museveni Clarifies Uganda’s Military Presence in Restive DR Congo

The clarification comes after a report by Al Jazeera suggested that Uganda had deployed troops to assist the Congolese government in its battle against M23


Turkish Airlines Featured image for Rwanda Says Huge Arsenal Recovered in Goma 'Evidence of DRC Plans to Attack Kigali'
Fri 21 Feb, 2025 15:45
Rwanda Says Huge Arsenal Recovered in Goma 'Evidence of DRC Plans to Attack Kigali'
Featured image for Rwanda Says Huge Arsenal Recovered in Goma 'Evidence of DRC Plans to Attack Kigali'

This assertion follows the recent capture of Goma by the M23 rebel group, during which a considerable weapons cache was uncovered


Nyanzi Featured image for Bebe Cool Unveils 'Motivation' as Second Single from Upcoming Album 'Break the Chains'"
Thu 20 Feb, 2025 13:05
Bebe Cool Unveils 'Motivation' as Second Single from Upcoming Album 'Break the Chains'"
Featured image for Bebe Cool Unveils 'Motivation' as Second Single from Upcoming Album 'Break the Chains'"

"Motivation" follows the successful release of "Circumference," the album's first single, which showcased Bebe Cool's versatility with its blend of Afrobeat rhythms and catchy melodies


News Featured image for M23 Demands Withdrawal of Burundian Forces from Bukavu
Sat 15 Feb, 2025 15:48
M23 Demands Withdrawal of Burundian Forces from Bukavu
Featured image for M23 Demands Withdrawal of Burundian Forces from Bukavu

But in perhaps what could point at tension and that the capture of Bukavu is far from over, the M23 urged the citizens to form local vigilance committees to maintain security.


News Featured image for Uganda Declares Intention to Take Over DRC's Ituri Province
Sat 15 Feb, 2025 12:57
Uganda Declares Intention to Take Over DRC's Ituri Province
Featured image for Uganda Declares Intention to Take Over DRC's Ituri Province

Uganda has been conducting military operations in Ituri under a joint agreement with Kinshasa, primarily targeting the Allied Democratic Forces, a group accused of terrorism in both Uganda and DR Cong...


News Featured image for 'There Is No Shame in Hanging a Traitor' - Muhoozi Escalates Rhetoric Against Besigye
Sat 15 Feb, 2025 12:01
'There Is No Shame in Hanging a Traitor' - Muhoozi Escalates Rhetoric Against Besigye
Featured image for 'There Is No Shame in Hanging a Traitor' - Muhoozi Escalates Rhetoric Against Besigye

What’s wrong with Besigye? Is he scared of the gallows? - Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba


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