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UK counter-terrorism police arrest six over ‘PKK activity’

Views: 1 UK counter-terrorism police arrest six over ‘PKK activity’   British police said on Wednesday they had arrested six terrorists and were searching a community centre in London as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into suspected activity linked to the terrorist organisation PKK. “This activity has come about following a significant investigation and operation […]

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Ex-LoP Mpuuga Revives Debate On 18 Missing NUP Supporters

Views: 6 Ex-LoP Mpuuga Revives Debate On 18 Missing NUP Supporters The Former Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has revived the debate on the disappearance of 18 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were allegedly abducted by security agencies. Mpuuga’s move comes after Mpuuga’s successor, Joel Ssenyonyi, seemed to

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Gov’t seeks to regulate, streamline DNA use in investigations

Views: 4 Gov’t seeks to regulate, streamline DNA use in investigations   Government has introduced a proposed law that seeks to regulate and streamline the use of comprehensive forensic science service in the investigation and prosecution of crime. The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, tabled the Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, which aims to

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‘Tackle gender-based violence and gun crimes’

Views: 4 ‘Tackle gender-based violence and gun crimes’ Speaker Anita Among has called on Members of Parliament and leaders across the country to consolidate efforts in the fight against cases of gender-based violence in Uganda. The Speaker’s call comes at the commencement of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence which began on Monday,

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House Committee okays degree qualification for teachers

Views: 15 Committee Chairperson, Hon. James Kubeketerya presenting the report on the Bill The committee further recommended that the Bill should provide for collaboration between NTC and the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC). The Committee’s recommendation was premised on the observation that whereas Clause 10 of the Bill provides for collaboration between NTC and the

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Uganda’s Government to extend high-speed internet to all sub-counties

Views: 4 “This is vital for ensuring that all regions benefit from the digital economy. Last mile connectivity, the final segment connecting the NBI to end-users is essential in achieving comprehensive access to e-Government services,” Baryomunsi said. Baryomunsi made this revelation as he presented a statement on the two projects under the ministry aimed at

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Pastor Judith Babirye Makes History with Her Maiden Canada Concert, “Maama Talina Duplicate Charity Concert”

Views: 39 Toronto, Canada – On November 23, 2024, Ugandan gospel music legend and pastor, Judith Babirye, made an unforgettable mark on Canada’s music scene with her maiden concert, Maama Talina Duplicate Charity, at 237 Sackville Street. The event drew an overwhelmingly large crowd, becoming the largest Ugandan gospel event ever held in Canada. The

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Israeli airstrikes kill 31 in Lebanon as leaders draw closer to a ceasefire

Views: 5 Smoke and flames erupt from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut (Hassan Ammar/AP) Israel’s military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31. The attacks came as Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah

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