Current Affairs

Former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has pleaded with the Anti-Corruption Court for a non-custodial sentence, citing failing health and her responsibilities as a single mother.

The Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied an application for temporary bail filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Waiswa Mufumbiro, who had sought release to attend the burial of his wife.

Health experts have warned that the government could encounter challenges in implementing the redesigned National Health Insurance scheme.

A night fire at Nakanyonyi Girls Secondary School in Jinja City destroyed students’ property, including mattresses, books, and uniforms, after flames broke out in a dormitory.

The Government has ordered fresh elections for all Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations as part of a comprehensive clean-up of the programme.

The Anti-Corruption Court is expected to deliver its judgment today at 2 PM in the case against former State Minister Agnes Nandutu concerning the theft of iron sheets designated for the impoverished communities in Karamoja.

The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi and several activists have warned against the passing into law The Sovereignty Bill.

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi also mentioned the possibility of having the salaries of the Arts teachers enhanced to match those paid to the science teachers.

According to Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, the accident occurred in the early hours of this morning at around 1:30 a.m. at Karegero Corner.

Taban Idro Senior, Chairman of Acacia Place Ltd., began his business journey in 1977 selling eggs on a bicycle—a