Kampala– President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Morris Muhindo, 36, to the rank of Under Secretary in the Office of the President, making him one of the youngest Ugandans to attain such a senior position in the civil service. Morris Muhindo with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Courtesy photo) In a phone interview with this news website, Muhindo confirmed his appointment. “Yes, …

KAMPALA– The High court criminal Division, has temporarily halted the hearing of the treason case against Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye to first hear his second application he filed seeking suspension of his criminal trial before the same court. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye in court during their appearance on court mid this year. (Courtesy photo) Besigye …

KAMPALA– Parliament approved 8.1 trillion shillings in supplementary funding for financial year 2025/2026, to support key development projects including road infrastructure, health and agriculture services, among others. A brief case containing National Budget (courtesy photo) The supplementary worth 8.1 trillion shillings tabled before parliament by the minister of state for finance in charge of General Duties Henry Musasizi meant that …

JINJA– The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), held a two-day performance review meeting for Regional Officers from 2–3 December 2025 at the Nile Resort Hotel in Jinja. The engagement brought together the ODPP’s top and senior management, alongside all Regional Officers, to reinforce professionalism, accountability, and consistency in …

Johannesburg– Today 4th December 2025, the Kira EV Kayoola made its entry into the Gold City of Johannesburg, South Africa. The Delegation after arriving in Johannesburg. The Expedition team, led by the High Commissioner and his team, and consisting of the technical officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Kira Motors Corporation; and the Made in Uganda team, …

Mukono– The Ministry of Health has trained Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) supervisors on the use of the Electronic Community Health Information System (E.C.H.I.S), a digital tool designed to improve real-time reporting of health and environmental events from communities. The training, held at the Mukono District Health Department Boardroom, brought together Health Assistants, Health Inspectors, and members of the District Health Team …

Mubende– His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, dedicated special prayers for persons with disabilities during national celebrations marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje   The Mufti was represented by Sheikh Sensuku Bashir, the Kadhi of Mubende Muslim District, at the event held on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at the …

KAMPALA –Eighteen outstanding Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have completed a one-year Taekwondo course at Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, under the second intake of the programme. The pass-out ceremony was held at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Some of the trainees showcasing their skills Presiding over the event, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine (TRADOC), Brig Gen Wycliffe Keita, …

Kampala– The Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) Technical Committee conducted a two-day training session for non-judicial officers from Cluster Seven and Cluster One courts at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala. Mr. Joseph Ssinabulya, Principal Information Management Officer addressing participants. The training is designed to equip participants from Cluster Seven, where ECCMIS is soon to be deployed, …

Rukungiri – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on Wednesday, officially launched the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations in Rukungiri District, marking the beginning of a series of events to commemorate the country’s liberation struggle. Rtd Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi addressing the people of Rukungiri. The launch, held at Kakonkomo Primary School in Rukungiri Municipality, was graced by the Minister of …