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Jan 15, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
KAMPALA – The treason case against Dr. Kizza Besigye, a prominent opposition leader in Uganda, took a dramatic turn after the Court Martial denied his request to refer the case to the Constitutional Court. The court cited that similar issues are already under appeal in the Supreme Court, prompting Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, to protest the ruling.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
KAMPALA – Uganda’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has announced that the commission will display lists of demarcated Local Government Council electoral areas for the 2025/2026 General Elections. This exercise, scheduled to take place from January 13th to 20th, 2025, is a critical step towards ensuring fair and effective representation in Local Governments.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
TORORO – A horrific incident has shaken the town of Tororo in Uganda, leaving residents reeling in shock. The police are currently investigating the gruesome murder of 28-year-old Awori Immaculate, whose lifeless body was discovered at Panorama Cottages Guest House in Tororo Municipality. According to preliminary investigations, Awori Immaculate and her one-month-old baby girl, Andera Jane, were deceived by two women, Nanozi Eseza alias Nalunga Pretty and Awori Beatrice.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
KAMPALA – The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) have expressed grave concern over the summary conviction and sentencing of Ugandan human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza to nine months imprisonment for contempt of court. This verdict was handed down by the General Court Martial, a Ugandan military tribunal, on January 7, 2025.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
HOIMA – Turkish construction giants SUMMA are making rapid progress on Uganda’s second national stadium in Hoima City, with the project taking shape at an impressively furious pace. During a recent inspection, members of the team, including National Council of Sports (NCS) Assistant General Secretary Administration, Joseph Oluga, and Engineering Officer Nicholas Zirimenya, expressed their delight at the progress made so far.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended agricultural scientists for their pivotal role in driving social-economic transformation through scientific research in agriculture. Speaking at the African Union Summit held at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, Museveni emphasized the importance of scientific research in ensuring good quality seeds and developing improved seed varieties with higher yields and enhanced resilience to diseases and drought.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
KAMPALA – The Electoral Commission of Uganda is conducting regional stakeholder workshops today, January 10, 2025, in preparation for the general update of the national voters register. These workshops are taking place across different regions, led by commissioners and senior management staff of the Electoral Commission. As announced earlier, the general update of the national voters register is scheduled to commence on January 20, 2025, and will end on February 10, 2025.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
Lubaga Hospital has confirmed the passing of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North. With deep sorrow, the hospital announced that Hon. Ssegirinya passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:10 pm, despite the dedicated care of the hospital’s medical team. “On behalf of the hospital, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Parliament of Uganda, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, Hon.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
KAMPALA – Uganda’s digital revolution is gaining momentum, thanks to affordable asset financing for smart devices that is making 4G and 5G connectivity accessible to millions of citizens. By removing the cost barriers associated with owning 4G and 5G-enabled smartphones, asset financing institutions are empowering Ugandans to participate in the rapidly growing digital economy.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
pmldaily.com | Nelson Mandela
Mohammad Ssegirinya was a name that resonated with many Ugandans. As a politician and member of parliament representing Kawempe North constituency, he was a vocal advocate for social justice and human rights. His untimely passing has left a void in the lives of many who admired his courage and conviction. Born and raised in Uganda, Ssegirinya was driven by a passion to serve his community and fight for the rights of the marginalized.
