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KAMPALA — The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has honored Ms. Lillian Binoga for her excellent performance in Trial Advocacy at the Law Development Centre (LDC). The award was given out during LDC’s 53rd graduation ceremony, where more than 1,500 students received their qualifications. Ms. Binoga scored an outstanding 90 percent in Trial Advocacy on the Bar Course for the 2024/2025 academic year. To celebrate her hard work, she received a beautiful plaque and a cash prize. Because the IGG could not attend in person, the award was presented on her behalf by Ms. Hilda Talibba, the Director of Legal Affairs at the Inspectorate of Government (IG). This annual award is part of a long partnership between the IG and LDC. The goal of this partnership is to train skilled lawyers who respect the constitution, support justice, and follow the rule of law. By rewarding top students, the IG aims to promote transparency and accountability in Uganda's le...

  KALANGALA — Uganda’s ruling political party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), is working hard to win the upcoming special election in Kalangala District. A "by-election" is a special election held to fill a government seat that has become vacant before the regular voting time. This specific election is to choose the new District Woman Member of Parliament (MP). On Thursday, the party's Deputy Secretary General, Rt Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko, arrived in the island district to lead the final campaign activities. Her arrival comes as the party prepares for a massive campaign rally on Monday, where President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to speak to voters. Speaking to reporters, Namayanja said she is very confident that the NRM candidate, Idah Nabayiga, will win the election. Namayanja explained that the party is in a good position because local leaders and members have been working together smoothly. She praised the local campaign teams for traveling across ...

  KAMPALA — Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Muslim Parliamentary Caucus visited the Kibuli Mosque today for Friday Juma prayers. The lawmakers attended the prayers following an invitation from Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, the traditional leader of the Muslim community in Uganda. After the prayers, the Prince hosted the MPs for a lunch gathering. During the visit, Prince Nakibinge made a strong appeal to the politicians. He urged them to look past their political parties when making laws for the country. Instead, he told them to focus on the things that bring the people of Uganda together. "Legislate beyond party lines on behalf of the voters. Focus on the factors that unite the country." — Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu. In response, the head of the Muslim MP group, Hon. Hassan Kirumira, thanked the Prince for the invitation. He promised that the Muslim MPs in the current parliament are fully committed to working hard for the community. Hon. Kirumira stated tha...

Uganda has taken a significant step forward in its industrialisation drive with the arrival of three high-capacity transformers for the Kabalega Substation at the Hoima Industrial Park. The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) confirmed that each transformer has a capacity of 80MVA, making them critical assets for powering the country’s growing industrial base. The Kabalega Substation is strategically located in the Albertine region, an area central to Uganda’s oil and gas development. Once installed, the new transformers will provide reliable electricity to support the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), petrochemical industries, and other large-scale industrial installations. This infrastructure is expected to serve as the backbone of Uganda’s energy supply for heavy industries, ensuring stable and sufficient power for national projects. Officials say the transformers will not only improve power reliability but also expand Uganda’s capacity to meet future indu...

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has praised the brave Ugandans who fought for the country's freedom, while urging citizens to focus on growing their household wealth. The President shared this message today, June 9, to mark Heroes Day. President Museveni explained that June 9 was chosen as Heroes Day to remember the hundreds of thousands of people who died during the liberation war, especially in the Luweero Triangle. He noted that after the war ended in 1986, the government collected skulls from 32 big graves to show the world the terrible things the people of Uganda went through. The President reminded citizens that before his government took over, Uganda was in a terrible state. The economy had completely crashed. The government had failed to protect its citizens. People lived in constant fear. For 18 years, Ugandans were not allowed to vote for their leaders. "Our objectives were therefore clear: restore democracy, guarantee security, expand and diversify the economy,...

Police have arrested a key suspect who is believed to have played a major role in the killing of popular rugby player Sydney Gongodyo. This new arrest brings the total number of suspects in custody to nine. Sydney Gongodyo, a 27-year-old player for the Stanbic Black Pirates rugby club, died last Friday after being severely beaten by an angry crowd. The tragic incident happened around 2:00 PM in a suburb of Kampala. According to local reports, a thief stole a woman's handbag and escaped on a motorcycle. When the woman screamed for help, a crowd gathered. Family members say the crowd mistakenly blamed Gongodyo for the theft. Even though he pleaded that he was innocent, the group attacked and stabbed him. Police officers quickly arrived at the scene and took Gongodyo to Mulago Hospital, but he died from his injuries later that evening. Police initially arrested three people, followed by five more on Tuesday. With this latest arrest, nine people are now being held at the Kira Road Poli...