The Executive Director of Ebikabyaffe Foundation, Omutaka Blasio Mutanda Kawule, who represented Omutaka Augustine Kizito Mutumba, the chairman of the Council of Clan Heads in Buganda Kingdom, informed Nakalema that the foundation aims at instilling good morals and values among the young generation.
The voter registration update exercise, which began on Monday, saw an influx of Turkana residents from Kenya, many of whom have lived in Moroto for decades, seeking voter registration.
At various update stations in Mukono, Electoral Commission (EC) officials were seen idle for much of the day, with few residents approaching them for registration. The lack of awareness about the exercise was evident.
In Nabweru, Nansana Municipality, Agatha Mulawa, a local resident, woke up to find people sitting on benches near the town council offices. Surprised, she learned that the Electoral Commission (EC) officials were on-site to register new voters and update the existing voter register. A first-time voter, Mulawa had assumed that registration was automatic after receiving a national ID.
In a letter written by Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth, although parliament had on January 17th asked them to appear today together with the Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba, they are in no position to attend because of earlier commitments.
Otafiire emphasized that politicians are elected based on their contributions to development within their constituencies and urged Amongi to contest in Oyam if she believes she has served her constituents well.
In October last year, the High Court in Lira, presided over by Justice Philip Odoki, nullified the election and eventual coronation of Lango Cultural Institution’s Eng. Moses Michael Odongo Okune as Won- Nyaci me Lango (paramount chief). Court declared Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii who heads Lango Cultural Foundation as the legitimate Won-Nyaci before ordering for him to be re-gazette.
During the meeting, Museveni and his guests discussed trade, infrastructure development as well as other areas of mutual interest between Uganda and the United States of America.
During the climax of the 2024 Kabale Diocese’s Bishop Annual Appeal Fund (BAFF) function, which was held on January 11, 2024, at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in Kabale municipality, Nshangabasheija took the podium and condemned Kanagyizi for failing him.
Muguzi also said that companies contracted by the government should be banned from financing political parties or candidates. “Those that are contracted by the government bankroll the party in power and its individuals, and we see quid-pro-quo corruption taking place.”
Section 3 (1) of the Parliamentary Election Act, 2005 provides that whenever a Member of Parliament dies, or where the seat of a Member of Parliament becomes vacant, the Clerk to Parliament shall notify the Commission in writing within 10 days after the vacancy has occurred; and a by-election shall be held within 60 days after the vacancy has occurred.
Kivumbi, who is also the chairperson of the Buganda parliamentary Caucus, replacing the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over the controversial 500 million service awards.
Cosmas Ayepa, the Moroto District Secretary for Social Services, noted that the district leadership is only involved during the groundbreaking ceremonies, after which the central government takes control. He explained that the lack of information has made it difficult to monitor these projects.
KCCA recommends alternative routes such as Kisingiri Road, Sentema Road, Canon Kivebulaya Road, Bulange Way, Ham Mukasa Road, or Mutesa I Road. Channel Close at 6th Street is similarly inaccessible due to ongoing construction in the area.
The President was among several African and International leaders who attended the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) themed ‘The Nexus of Next: Supercharging Sustainable Progress.’
The rift among the Acholi Chiefs has taken a new shift as the opposing faction headed by Rwot Santo Richard Apire as the Paramount Chief has opened a new office in Gulu City known, Gulu liaison Office.
During the launch of their new office located at Plot 9A Samuel Doe Road in Laroo-Pece Division in Gulu City, Rwot Samuel Anywar, the Chief of Pagol in Pader district noted that the office will serve as the basis for bringing together the Acholi people.
Sister Grace Angelina Aciro, the Superior General of the congregation told stakeholders at the fundraiser that nuns at the convent are living in deplorable conditions as most structures are already dilapidated.
