The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua has declared his candidature for NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda. In his declaration made public on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, Obua described himself as a tested, tried and trusted Leader. “Fellow Ugandans, especially the leaders and members of NRM. I greet and salute you all. I am seeking your support and mandate to serve as the NRM vice chairperson northern Uganda,” said Obua. Obua is currently the Government Chief Whip who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Ajuri County in the Lango District of Alebtong in…
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It was with shock and sadness that the news surrounding the death of George Okurapa was received by Ugandans on Sunday morning. The 1985-1986 former Guild President of Makerere University under the UPC government of Milton Obote passed on in Canada where he has been living for many years. He is believed to have developed breathing complications during a meeting leading to cardiac arrest that caused his death. This explanation however, is still is subject to confirmation by the medical reports. The National Vice Chairperson for the ruling National Resistance Movement for Eastern Uganda Captain Mike Mukula has described the…
It is not a secret anymore that Teso sub region has been confirmed to possess oil wells. In a recent discovery confirmed by the Ugandan Government, the petroleum is found in the Moroto Kadam basin of North Eastern Uganda. According to the Minister of State for Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral development, Okasai Opolot, Kadam covers Bukedea, Kumi and also Katakwi areas. “Now I’m announcing this to alert and in case there’s anybody who has issues on the discovery, demanding for your rights, this is the time for you to actually make clear what your demands are…
“Yes, of course, I’m saying the main errors were on Acholi, Bugisu, and Bakiga, these three tribes. Just instead of here, you put here, which we have since corrected”. Quoted above is a statement from the Minister of State for Finance Henry Musasizi while responding to questions from Western Uganda Journalists in Mbarara City. Musasizi says it was just a transposition which they have corrected. “We have now the right numbers which we can use for decision making”. Musasizi went ahead to apologize for the anomaly urging Ugandans to accept the newly corrected census figures which he described as correct.…
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces Colonel Deo Akiiki is ready to command the 2024 Independence Day Parade. This is happening as the Country anxiously looks forward to celebrating 62 years of self-rule since 1962. Akiiki who we found at Bisikho Primary Teachers College in Busia District undertaking rehearsals says commanding Parade has always been one of his dreams which is coming to pass. “It is an honour for me to command a national parade and a parade to celebrate the biggest National Day. Independence Day on the national calendar is the biggest day others follow”, says…
“When I saw Sarah lying helpless there, I said, God, maybe this is what God’s plan is. So, we seek solace and comfort from God and for us to be able to overcome this. That’s why we are comforted to be here to say bye to Sarah”. Quoted above is a statement made by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among Annet as she addressed hundreds of mourners on Monday afternoon. They had gathered at the Ugandan Parliament to eulogize former Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. The Speaker recounted the first minutes upon receipt of…
Hundred of Indigenous Chief Executive Officers from the Northern Region of Uganda are expected to participate in the upcoming Presidential CEO Forum. The Forum due to take place in the Acholi City of Gulu will also attract attendance by Development partners, representatives of Ministries, Departments and Agencies including Political, Cultural and Religious leaders. This is being done as a way of marking a pivotal moment in fostering private sector engagement and economic development for Northern Uganda. The retreat was officially announced by State Minister for Agriculture in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Fred Bwino Kyakulaga while addressing…
In terms of non-oil exports, Uganda is targeting a tune of USD 6billion in the next five years. This is projected to happen between 2023 to 2028. The earmarked products include: beef, dairy, coffee, sugar, cement and steel products as well as poultry, bananas and banana flour, fruits, vegetables and tourism. This was revealed by Uganda’s State Minister for Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Hellen Adoa during the just concluded 2nd Indonesia Africa Forum. “This forum comes at a time when Uganda Government is implementing the National Development (NDPIV) where the Agro Industrialization Program is…
Unconfirmed reports indicate that embattled and Immediate Former Ambassador of Uganda to Canada Joy Ruth Aceng is likely to replace her Australian Counterpart. In what is being described as a diplomatic swap, a source that prefers anonymity at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says this is aimed at calming the diplomatic temperatures. Ambassador Aceng’s troubles began a few days ago when she was filmed in a disagreement with a group of National Unity Platform (NUP) protesters in Canada. Dressed in a yellow dress which is the official party colour of Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement party, Aceng had a bitter…
A call to enhance capacity building for fisheries management and Development between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been emphasized. This is meant to promote sustainable fishing practices and address environmental concerns in the fisheries operations between the two fishing nations. Uganda’s Minister of State for Fisheries Hellen Adoa says to have this achieved, there is need for the Directorate of the Lakes Edward Albert Fisheries and Aquaculture Organisation to develop resource mobilisation strategy in order to increase funding for for fishing activities. Adoa who was handing over the Chair of LEAFAO while in DRC called for strengthening…