Politics
Besigye spends second Christmas in Luzira
Veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his political ally Hajji Obeid Lutale remain in Luzira Prison, marking 404 days in detention since their abduction in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024. They face treason charges, alongside UPDF officer Captain Denis Oola, stemming from allegations of plotting against the government. Their trial, which began in…
Luuka officials jailed for stealing fuel, selling jobs
Iganga — The Anti-Corruption Unit at State House, working jointly with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has arraigned senior officials of Luuka District Local Government over the alleged theft of fuel meant for road works and the illegal sale of public service jobs. Appearing before…
Woman hurt fleeing military at Bobi rally
A woman was injured on Tuesday after she fell while fleeing military officers deployed to disperse supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in Entebbe Municipality. The incident occurred as Kyagulanyi headed to Tanda Grounds, where he later addressed a campaign rally. Witnesses said security personnel moved…
Clouds of teargas mark Bobi Wine’s Entebbe trail
Opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security forces of using teargas, intimidation and movement restrictions to disrupt his ongoing campaign activities in and around Kampala. In a post shared on social media on Tuesday evening, Bobi Wine said teargas canisters were fired in his…
Pay civil servants before Christmas – PS
The Ministry of Public Service has issued a directive to all accounting officers to ensure that all government workers and pensioners receive their payments by December 23, ahead of the Christmas holiday. The move is aimed at enabling public servants and pensioners to celebrate the festive season without financial disruption, according to a statement shared…