February 20, 2025

Mbappe ‘flying’ high at Real and now wants to ‘make history’

“I want to write history with Real Madrid.” Kylian Mbappe’s message to the media was clear after his brilliant hat-trick destroyed Manchester City in the second leg of their 3-1 Champions League play-off win. The French striker’s goal in the 3-2 first-leg victory at Etihad Stadium may have come from a scuffed finish, but there was nothing fortunate about […]

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Museveni Urges Judges to Uphold Ugandan Values in Justice System

President Museveni has called on newly sworn-in judges to ensure that Uganda’s justice system aligns with the country’s values and societal needs rather than relying on foreign legal standards. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Museveni emphasized the importance of a justice system rooted in Uganda’s historical and cultural context. “In the 1960s, we, the freedom

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African Union Urges M23 Rebels to Disarm to Prevent Regional Conflict in Eastern DRC

The African Union (AU) has called for the March 23 Movement (M23) to disarm, warning that the escalating conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could spill over into neighboring countries. Speaking at an AU summit on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Bankole Adeoye, the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, expressed deep

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Govt to Deport Unregistered Foreign Engineers Ahead of World Engineering Day

The Engineers Registration Board (ERB), under the Ugandan government, has announced plans to deport foreign engineers working in the country without proper certification. This move is part of a broader effort to regulate the engineering profession and ensure compliance with Ugandan laws. ERB Chairman, Prof. Eng. Henry Alinaitwe Mwanaki, made the announcement during a media

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Works Ministry hands over Kampala flyover to KCCA for operation

The Ministry of Works and Transport  has officially handed over the completed Kampala Flyover  to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for operation and maintenance in a ceremony held in Kampala. The event was presided over by Eng. Stephen Kiwanuka Kitonsa, the acting Engineer in Chief and Commissioner for Roads and Bridges at Ministry of

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20 inmates graduate in vocational training at Lamwo’s Lututuru Prison

A total of 20 inmates at Lututuru Prison Farm in Lamwo District have completed a transformative six-month vocational training program, equipping them with valuable skills in Horticulture, Building, and Concrete practices. The initiative, a partnership between the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) and Agoro International Vocational Institute, focuses on rehabilitating inmates and preparing them for successful

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Museveni summons NRM MPs to discuss UPDF Act amendments

President  Museveni has summoned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus to State House on Friday for a meeting to discuss key issues affecting the country. According to a memo sent by Government Chief Whip Hamson Denis Obua, the meeting will focus on proposed amendments to the UPDF Act and budget priorities for the financial

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URA seizes over 4,000 bombas of smuggled cigarettes

Over 4,000 bombas of Oris Slim Double Apple Premium Cigarettes were seized by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) during a Valentine’s Day operation that disrupted a major smuggling ring. The 4,247 bombas of Oris Slim Double Apple Premium Cigarettes, imported from Germany, were discovered hidden in a Toyota Noah traveling from Hoima to Kampala. The

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