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BUSIA DISTRICT I URN: The National Resistance Movement-NRM party treasurer, Nekesa Barbra Oundo, has urged the newly elected members of Parliament, MPs, to focus on ensuring the development of Busia district. In her address as chief guest in the Thanksgiving ceremony for the victory of John Paul Wandera held on Saturday at OlympAfrica National Youth Centre in Dabani subcounty, Barbra urged the legislators to get united and always have one voice to present issues of Busia. The celebration started with the mass that was graced by the Dabani Catholic parish priest, Rev. Fr. Raymond Mukoyonzo, at Mayombe primary school playground. …

The Judiciary has commended the enactment of the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Act, 2026, describing it as a major milestone in the implementation of the reform commitments made by the Chief Justice,  Dr. Flavian Zeija. The Act, which was assented to on  April 29th, 2026, and commenced on  May 8th, 2026,  amends the Magistrates Courts Act, Cap. 19, to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts, enhance the powers of magistrates to impose higher fines, abolish the position of Magistrate Grade II, provide for the designation of magisterial areas, and introduce transitional provisions for affected cases. Under the Act, the civil jurisdiction of Chief Magistrates has been…

HUNTER POLITICS I URN: The exiled Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde, has questioned the timing of alleged corruption and money laundering by the outgoing Speaker, Annet Anita Among. In a statement issued on Saturday, Ssemakadde said that Speaker Among is not a saint.  He noted that the Executive’s reaction to her second term bid is not about accountability or reform. “By launching corruption probes at the exact moment Speaker Among seeks re-election, the Museveni regime exposes its true aim: entrenching one-man rule, dismantling rival power centres, and recycling patronage networks,” said Ssemakadde, who has in the past expressed reservations…

Nurses and midwives from across Northern Uganda have called for stronger professional empowerment, better working conditions, and increased staffing as they celebrated International Nurses and Midwives Day at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kitgum. The celebrations brought together health workers, tutors, district health officials, and union leaders from facilities across the Acholi sub-region under the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” Speaking during the event on Saturday, Rev. Sr. Flora Vicky Ogena, a principal Nursing officer at St Joseph’s Hospital, where the event was held, described nurses as the backbone of the healthcare system and urged authorities to…

ARUA I URN: Arua Regional Referral Hospital is grappling with a huge staffing gap, with several critical positions remaining vacant, as well as inadequate infrastructure to accommodate staff and patients. Records obtained from the hospital administration show that the facility, which is supposed to have a total of 1,195 staff, is currently operating with only 276 employees, translating to just 24% staffing capacity, which is far below what is required to effectively manage the hospital. Established in 1932 and later elevated to a regional referral hospital status in 1996, the facility serves West Nile districts, and because of its border…

By Mike Rwothomio  Leaders of the Aringa Kingdom in Yumbe District are preparing to submit a memorandum to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seeking government intervention on cultural recognition, post-war recovery, education, infrastructure and economic development in the Aringa region. The memorandum, signed by Aringa Kingdom Prime Minister Lemeriga Fadhil Kujo, outlines the historical background of the Aringa people, tracing the kingdom’s origins, cultural lineage and leadership succession up to the current monarch, His Highness Ingamule Adnan Doka Charaka III. The document also details the revival of the kingdom under the 2011 Institution of Traditional or Cultural Leaders Act and subsequent…

GULU CITY I URN: A 24-year-old shop attendant was shot dead by unknown armed men in an aggravated robbery in Awach Town Council, Gulu District. The deceased has been identified as Wilfred Ojok, a resident of Paromo village, Paduny Parish, who was reportedly attacked at around 9:00 pm while operating his father’s shop. The Police say the attackers, who were dressed in raincoats, targeted the business premises belonging to Silas Komakech, also known as Lamogi. One of the suspects reportedly entered the shop pretending to be a customer while his accomplice remained outside, holding people who were playing cards at…

LIRA I URN: Construction of the 20,000-capacity Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has taken shape, with major activities such as installation of seats, roofing, and painting almost finished. The facility, named after Uganda’s Olympic icon John Akii-Bua, is being built by SAMCO National Construction Company. The stadium will include an eight-lane athletics track, an indoor sports arena, a swimming pool, and a range of modern support facilities. Officials say the complex is on course for completion between late 2026 and early 2027. Once complete, it is expected to enable Northern Uganda to host major regional and continental sporting competitions,…

Parliament yesterday concluded the swearing in of legislators who will sit in the 12th parliament between 2026 to 2031. Owing to this, several of those who were sworn in have organized thanksgiving ceremonies this weekend. Notable of these functions is a thanksgiving in which outgoing Minister of Defense and Veteran affairs Jacob Oboth Oboth who has since been endorsed by Muhoozi and his political bus Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as the candidate for the speakership of the 12th parliament. In a dramatic turn of events, a strong wind has this evening disrupted the thanksgiving ceremony of Kigulu South legislator…

As Uganda’s 12th Parliament concluded the final day of swearing-in ceremonies on Friday, one political moment quietly stood out beyond the routine oaths, photographs, and celebrations. Moments after taking the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Member of Parliament, Nakawa West legislator Joel Ssenyonyi handed over the official vehicles, office keys, security detail, and privileges attached to the Office of the Leader of Opposition (LoP). The gesture may have lasted only minutes, but politically it carried a powerful message: public office is temporary, and state privileges do not belong to individuals. In a country where political transitions are often associated…