KYANKWANZI — The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the capital base of the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to enable it effectively deliver on its mandate of accelerating Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. Ms Nabbanja made the remarks on Friday while officiating at a pass-out ceremony for UDB staff who…
Bushenyi — Arnold Akanyijuka Kato, a pupil of Parental Care Primary School, has been celebrated as the top Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidate across the five districts of Greater Bushenyi after scoring the best possible Aggregate 4 score, according to social media reports from major Ugandan news outlets. Akanyijuka’s exceptional performance in the national exams…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a confirmation letter from the Ministry of Public Service, issued on the directive of the President. “I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency the…
NRM’s Justine Nameere was declared the winner of the Masaka District Woman Member of Parliament seat following a closely contested vote recount. According to the final tally, Nameere polled 25,502 votes, defeating National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Nalubowa Rose, who garnered 23,176 votes. The recount, which lasted three days, was ordered after disputes arose over…
The Uganda Police Force has arrested at least 111 suspects in a series of disruptive operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks within the Kampala Metropolitan Area and neighbouring districts. In a statement issued on Sunday, the police said the operations are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse, robbery, theft and other unlawful activities…