All posts tagged "News"
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662Latest NewsElectoral Commission sets date for Soroti East MP By-Election
The Soroti East seat fell vacant after the Court of Appeal on May 24 annulled the election of FDC's Mr. Moses Okia...
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1.8KEntertainmentPROFILE: DJ Alex Ndawula, the pioneer of Radio Deejaying on Uganda’s Airwaves
Ndawula is greatly remembered for his time on Kampala's popular radio stations starting with Sanyu FM in the early 90s before joining...
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796CrimeHigh court slashes Besigye’s bail fees from Shs 30m to Shs 3m
Besigye ran to the High court after Owomugisha ordered him to pay Shs 30 million cash to secure his bail after being...
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674FeaturedS.Sudan speaker jets in for Uganda’s state of nation address
Kemba will also attend the state of the nation address by President Yoweri Museveni scheduled for tomorrow at Kololo ceremonial grounds.
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779CourtCourt throws two NRM MPs out of parliament, orders fresh elections
A panel of justices led by Egonda-Ntende, Monica Mugenyi, and Muzamiru Mutangula Kibeedi delivered the verdict in their judgment today afternoon.
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1.1KFeaturedUgandan fintech signs partnership with Ethiopian bank
According to a press release, the partnership with Awash, Ethiopia's biggest private bank, was signed on April 25, 2022, at the bank’s...
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963Current AffairsMuseveni talks to former Russia president over Russia-Ukraine war
Speaking on a Zoom meeting to the former Russia president and current chairman of the United Russian party, Dmitry Medvedev, Museveni said...
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631Latest NewsPolice awaits autopsy after KCCA vet officer died driving car
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesman Kampala Metropolitan Police, says that Dr. Komugisha was found seated lifeless in his vehicle opposite the gate...
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1.1KNewsKabale student hit by ‘stray’ bullet as police quell riot at St Barnabas SS.
Bright Muhumuza was shot as police attempted to quell a students' riot that erupted after one of the students identified as Jim...
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742FeaturedKarimojong warriors shoot dead village health team official over ‘snitching’
Joseph Komol, the LCV chairperson of Kotido district, says that the deceased was chatting with other residents after work but the rustlers...
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919AfricaUganda falls short against Algeria in Afcon qualifiers opener
It was a frustrating night for coach Micho’s side after Farouk failed to convert a penalty that would have levelled the game...
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962AfricaECOWAS convenes summit on political situations in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso
Opening ECOWAS’ 6th Extraordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said he...
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701FeaturedStampede as pilgrims fight for Namugongo holy water
There was a stampede at the Catholic shrine in Namugongo at the end of the Martyr’s day celebrations on Friday afternoon as...
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629Latest NewsDozens of Namugongo pilgrims hospitalized at Mulago with severe malaria, diarrhea
Dr. Edward Piyota, who is attached to the police medical emergency team, says the pilgrims with malaria were convulsing because of delayed...
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684CrimeMassive army, police deployment on roads to Kotido.
Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Regional Police Spokesperson, says that the patrols on major Kotido highways are aimed at dealing with cattle rustlers...
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1.0KAfricaPutin, AU discuss sanctions, food access for Africa
Putin and Sall addressed a wide range of cooperation issues, including the importance of enhancing political dialogue as well as economic and...
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1.2KFeatured11 UPDF soldiers injured in Moroto road accident airlifted to Bombo hospital
The soldiers were aboard a military vehicle registration number D03DF 117, which got involved in an accident near Hotel Africana - about...
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801World NewsUN okays Turkey to change name to Türkiye in rebranding effort
The move seen as part of bid to dissociate name from bird and also from associated negative connotations such as a ‘stupid...
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878FeaturedBusia district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies
Dr. Patrick Barasa, the Busia District Veterinary Officer says that their target is to vaccinate 8,000 cats and dogs.
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874Campus LinkGulu University management, student leaders to meet over guild president impeachment
The student leaders last week resolved to expel Lapyem from holding functions of the Guild President and transferred the powers to his...
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1.2KBig StoryKigo Land Saga: Lands Ministry calls for boundary opening survey to draw line on contested land
In a letter dated May 24, a copy of which DailyExpress has seen, Mr. Opio Henry Ogenyi, the Principal Land Management Officer...
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612Latest NewsUN agencies launch campaign to increase girl enrollment in secondary schools
The UN agencies include UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNICEF. The campaign dubbed, ‘Education Plus Initiative’ aims to accelerate action and...
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846EducationMukono authorities call for incorporation of sexuality education in schools
Dr. Stephen Mulindwa, the Mukono District Health Officer says that the number of teenage pregnancies in the district has continued rising despite...
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855AfricaAU chief says ‘reassured’ after talks with Putin on food shortages
"I found Vladimir Putin committed and aware that the crisis and sanctions create serious problems for weak economies, such as African economies,"...