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Military Police Changes Command

On Thursday 1st June 2023, the UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force (COS-LF), Major General Jack Bakasumba, oversaw the official handover ceremony of the office of the Commandant Military Police at the Military Police headquarters in Makindye. The outgoing Commandant, Major General Don Nabasa, handed over the responsibilities to Brigadier General William Bainomugisha. The UPDF […]

Uganda National Meteorological Authority warns of flooding and landslides in Northern and Eastern Uganda

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has issued a warning about the potential for flooding and landslides in low-lying and flood-prone areas of Northern and Eastern Uganda during the months of June, July, and August 2023. The UNMA advises relevant authorities to take preventive measures, such as clearing drainage systems and implementing safety precautions. The […]

Commemoration and Symbolism of Uganda Martyrs’ Day

Martyrs’ Day holds special significance as a day of remembrance and commemoration of the execution of a group of 45 Christian converts in Uganda who were executed between 1885 and 1887. During the reign of King Mwanga II of Buganda, these individuals refused to renounce their Christian faith, leading to their tragic deaths. Their sacrifice […]

“You’ve Saved Us Jaaja”-Hundreds of Students Cut Off Kampala Streets Celebrating Newly Passed Anti Homosexuality Law

Students from different universities in Uganda cut off Kampala streets marching to the Parliament to thank Speaker Hon. Anita Annet Among, HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the legislators for passing the Anti-homosexuality Bill yesterday Wednesday 31st June 2023. Yesterday, the students from 13 universities across the country staged a peaceful march to the parliament to […]

UPDF’s Recaptures Buulo Mareer from Al-shabaab Terrorists

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) collaborated with motorized and infantry units to retake Bulo Mareer town and its surrounding settlements from the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. The UPDF encountered resistance from Al-Shabaab snipers and pockets of resistance, but eventually cleared the area. As a result, Somali villagers who had fled the region were able to […]

President Museveni defends anti-gay law

President Yoweri Museveni has defended his decision to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, emphasizing the resolve of the Ugandan people in the face of intimidation. Speaking at the NRM Parliamentary Caucus Retreat, Museveni called for seriousness in addressing the issue of homosexuality, stating that it is a psychological disorientation rather than a genetic or […]

President Museveni Emphasizes Reconciliation as Key to Stability While Meeting Sudan’s Vice President

President Yoweri Museveni yesterday on Wednesday 31st May 2023, welcomed and held discussions with the Vice Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, H.E. Malik Agar Eyre Ngamyoufa. H.E. Agar offered President Museveni a thorough picture of the present security situation in Sudan during their conversation, emphasizing the importance for ongoing […]

Kenyan Muslim scholars, clerics recognize President Museveni as an African hero for enacting the Anti-homosexuality bill

The Supreme Council of Islamic Scholars in Kenya, known as Fatwa, has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni’s move of signing into law a Bill that imposes death and life sentences on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in Uganda, yesterday 31st May 2023. The Supreme Council of Islamic Scholars’ deputy chairman, Sheikh Abubakar Bini, […]