Butambala which is historically and predominantly Muslim and one of the 18 counties of Buganda only has two Muslims and three Baganda shortlisted to join the UPDF. The entire list of all individuals shortlisted to join UPDF from all the 135 districts of Uganda can be accessed by clicking the link below. In total, 14…
At least 74% of the individuals who have been shortlisted to join the UPDF in Nakaseke district appear to be from Western Uganda if the sound of their names is anything to go by. According to the list of 31 shortlisted applicants, only eight individuals (Peter Kassaga, Ronald Kakooza, Peter Akena, Anita Chepkomwoi, Vincent Ekimu…
In the global arena, strategic partnerships are pivotal for national development. Uganda, a country rich in natural resources and potential, has been exploring alliances that can propel its economic and security objectives. Among its various international partners, Russia stands out as a particularly promising ally. Over the past six decades, Uganda and Russia have nurtured…
Project Rescue Children, a civil society organization has partnered with Uganda Police to fight exploitation of children and evil practices like child sacrifice. The organization that has been traversing parts of Kiboga, Wakiso and Nakaseke argues that incidents of ritual murders involving children are still high and the police need to double their efforts. Adam…
Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president has announced. Gen Ogolla was in the helicopter alongside eleven other military personnel. Only two people survived. In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a “moment of great…
