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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed a breakthrough compromise to end the decades-old conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo.  Speaking during a meeting held today at State House, Entebbe, the President suggested that Tororo Municipality be elevated to a city status and maintained as a neutral administrative unit, with the establishment of three new districts to accommodate...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for judicial reforms and ordered a thorough investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga District, which he described as a form of injustice.  The President made the appeal today during the swearing in ceremony of the recently appointed Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija at State House, Entebbe.  President Museveni commended the outgoing Deputy...

The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Uganda set on securing trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years. A high powered delegation led by the Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, comprises Energy Minister Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Agriculture Minister in charge of Animal Husbandry, Hon Bright...

Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, has urged senior officers to uphold the fundamental values of leadership, accountability, and integrity in carrying out their responsibilities. He made the remarks during a ceremony to officially hand over the office of Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security to Maj Gen Richard Otto, who takes...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has conveyed a message of condolence to the Catholic Church following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. In a heartfelt letter addressed to His Eminence, the President expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Uganda, paying tribute to Pope Francis as a transformative spiritual leader whose message...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted the President of the Republic of Togo, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, at State Lodge, Nakasero.  The two leaders held discussions on matters of mutual interest, focusing on regional security and strengthening bilateral ties.  President Museveni emphasized the importance of unity among African nations in addressing security challenges and advancing development goals.  Meanwhile, Togo is situated in...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this morning held a high-level meeting in Entebbe with leaders of the Lendu militia group CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of the Congo), a group that has previously clashed with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on multiple occasions.The CODECO delegation was led by Mr. Dunji Kulukpa Etienne, Vice President...

The Vatican has announced official arrangements for the final rites of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88. On Wednesday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m., the coffin of the late Holy Father will be solemnly transferred from the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae to St. Peter’s Basilica. This moment marks the beginning of...

Police have launched an investigation into the death of Senior Superintendent of Police Julius Ahimbisibwe, who is suspected to have committed suicide at his home in Kyengera Town Council. Ahimbisibwe was attached to Nsangi Police Station in Wakiso District, and his body was found hanging in his residence.Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Rusoke Kituuma, has confirmed the incident.

The Catholic Church is in mourning following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. this morning at his residence in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City. He was 88 years old. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, who addressed the faithful with solemn words: “Dearest...