KAMPALA, Uganda — Police in Wandegeya have arrested two suspects found roaming at night while armed with dangerous weapons, in an operation aimed at curbing crime in the city. The suspects, identified as Omirambe Nizara, 18, and Ochom Daniel, 23, are residents of Kawempe Division in Kampala. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the duo was arrested…
KIGALI/KINSHASA — The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed on a new set of coordinated measures aimed at easing tensions and advancing peace efforts in eastern Congo, following talks facilitated by the United States Department of State. The breakthrough, announced on March 18, is part of renewed efforts to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government has put on hold the long-awaited Local Council (LC) 1 and LC2 elections, citing financial constraints, in a move that is likely to delay grassroots leadership renewal across the country. According to a statement shared by the Government of Uganda, aspiring candidates for the village and parish-level positions will have…
ENTEBBE, Uganda — Twelve exceptional teachers from across Uganda have been honoured at a State House ceremony in Entebbe, with First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Museveni praising them as key drivers of the country’s transformation. The awards, held on March 18 under the “Teachers Making a Difference” initiative by the Vision Group, recognised…
KAMPALA — The Ministry of Works and Transport banned taxis in dangerous mechanical condition from Kampala and its suburbs, effective March 19, with impoundments starting April 8 after owners ignored prior inspection chances. State Minister Fred Byamukama pointed to issues like excessive dust, poor odours, and makeshift repairs endangering riders, amid 2024’s 25,808 crash casualties,…