State Minister for Veteran Affairs Bright Rwamirama says that the UPDF Act, in its current form does not cater for the retirement and compensation benefits of former fighters.
Read more ...Christopher Omora, the Resident District Commissioner says there is a public outcry about the escalating unregulated places of worships that are a threat to women, youth and children.
Read more ...On Thursday, Members of Parliament who were traveling to visit the displaced residents led by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament Betty Aol Ochan and Opposition Chief Whip Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda were stopped by armed police officers.
Read more ...Joseph Kitumba, the Masaka NIRA Office communications officer, says that over 10,234 identity cards have not been collected by the owners despite repeated appeals.
Read more ...The Internal Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Jacob Siminyu told URN this afternoon that the chips have so far been installed with facial recognition biometric features.
Read more ...Moroto Municipality offices are situated within Moroto District Local Government offices where access is through one main gate manned by an old armless guard. Except for the CAOs office, RDC and sometimes the district chairperson; the rest of the offices dont have any security detail both day and night.
Read more ...Samuel Kisembo, the Hoima Resident District Commissioner-RDC confirmed the operation, saying they cant seat back and watch illegal immigrants destabilize peace in the district.
Read more ...Taremwa was killed during a joint operation by Police, Uganda Peoples Defense Forces and other sister agencies against illegal immigrants in Kpele village in the wee hours of this morning
Read more ...Patrick Jimmy Okema, the Aswa River Police spokesperson says preliminary investigations reveals that Odokonyero could have died in a scuffle over Florence Nalubega. He says Police detectives recorded statements from the scene indicating that the four were drinking at a local pub together.
Read more ...Vincent Omoya, the Nkondo parish councilor who doubles as the Vice Chairperson LC3 Kabwoya sub-county in Kikuube district says that the refugees started arriving on Sunday night and were registered at Sebigoro reception centre.
Read more ...The Police Disciplinary Court Chairperson, Dennis Odongopiny announced the ruling at Arua Municipal Council hall this morning. Odongopiny said the Police Disciplinary Committee had found the officers guilty of negligence of duty.
Read more ...For at least 33 years, February 6 is celebrated annually to mark the day Yoweri Museveni waged a five-year civil war that brought him to power in January 1986. But Tarehe Sita, as the day is popularly known, is linked to another historical event, 53 years ago, that may have given birth to Tarehe Sita. In this second part, minister Sam Odaka and MP John Kakonge try in vain to turn the tide, with only Kakonge eventually opposing the motion. As the motion sails through parliament, Prime Minister Obote returns, and the gun takes over.
Read more ...Police says preliminary findings indicate that the fire was sparked off by an electric short circuit in one of the affected premises. This is the sixth time that fire is affecting traders in Elegu border point over the past three years.
Read more ...The charges stem from the chaos that dominated the last day of campaigns ahead of the Arua Municipality by-election in August 2018 leading to the arrest of several members of the opposition.
Read more ...Elwelu became a household name in 2016, when, as the commander of the second division based in Rwenzori region, masterminded the raid on Rwenzururu Kingdoms Buhikira Palace which culminated into the death of more than 100 people.
Read more ...Wanyoto was appearing before the police disciplinary committee which is hearing cases against six police officers charged with neglect of duty during the chaos that preceded the Arua Municipality Parliamentary by-election in August, 2018.
Read more ...Court in Gulu district on Friday afternoon granted bail to John Bosco Uhuru, the Social Media activist arrested in connection with the Apaa Land violence demonstration held in Gulu Town early this week.
Read more ...Alex Twesigye a resident of Butobere in Central Division, Kabale Municipality says that last year, he was stopped by the soldiers while on patrol at around 10:00 pm while heading home from Kabale town.Tweisgye says that the soldiers caned him and ordered he gives them money.
Read more ...Dolly Oryem, the head teacher Gulu Primary School says the fire started while pupils were in class for evening prep.
Read more ...The motion filed by the Defense of Dominic Ongwen on February 1St implicates the Prosecution and Trial Chamber II of the Court for irregularly confirming 70 charges and Six modes of liability of war crimes, crimes against humanity and sexual crimes against Dominic Ongwen.
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