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Protests Disrupt NRM Elections in Kotido Municipality

By Alexander Mackey Okori Rescheduled National Resistance Movement (NRM) party structure elections in Kotido Municipality held on Wednesday May 21, 2025, were marred by protests , leading to a temporary halt in proceedings and a visible security presence. The elections, which began…

The Papal nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco (L)

Archbishop Luigi Appointed New Apostolic Nuncio to Slovenia

The Papal nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco (L)

Parliament Passes UPDF Amendment Bill, Amidst Opposition Protest

The ruling National Resistance Movement again used power of its numbers to easily sail through the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, through the legislature on Tuesday May 20,2025.  The House presided over by Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita…

North Karamoja Diocese Starts Screening Pilgrims For Martyrs Day

By Stanley Ebele. With Uganda Martyrs Day on June 3rd fast approaching, the North Karamoja Diocese is in high gear preparing its faithful for the annual pilgrimage to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Kampala. The Diocese has already initiated a comprehensive registration drive…

IUIU Academic Registrar in Trouble Over Alleged Degree Scandal

The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Dr. Halima Wakabi Akbar, is facing scrutiny over her alleged involvement in a phony degree scandal that has rocked the institution. Uganda Radio Network (URN), reported on Monday 19, 2025, that the issue stems from the…

Kotido Residents Remain Hopeful amidst Government Cuts on Road Infrastructure

Residents pushing a stuck truck. Courtesy photo

Nine Killed In Russian Strike On Civilian Bus In Ukraine

Nine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a civilian bus in north-eastern Ukraine. The Sumy regional military administration told BBC that seven other people were injured in the town of Bilopillia on Saturday morning as the bus travelled…

Jie County MP, Kotido Municipality Mayor Lose NRM Party Ward Elections

Stanley Ebele The Jie County MP, Peter Abrahams Lokii and the Kotido Municipality Mayor, Peter Abraham Irar have lost their bid to participate in the NRM party higher elections after losing sub-county and division elections respectively. The MP who has been serving…