Magistrate Tibayeita adjourned the case to June 16 for prosecution hearing and set June 6 as the deadline for prosecution to disclose all evidence to the defence team.
https://bit.ly/3HhRxXv
#MonitorUpdates

Following the 2019 crash, President Yoweri Museveni directed the police to provide an official escort and protection for Kenyan pilgrims walking to Namugongo each year.
https://bit.ly/4kK0Hu1
#MonitorUpdates

Each shrine holds a unique story of faith, sacrifice, and spiritual inspiration, preserved by local communities, caretakers, and religious leaders who strive to keep the memory and message of the martyrs alive.
https://bit.ly/45B8eqD
#MonitorUpdates

Mr Tayebwa’s remarks come a day after NRM Vice Chairperson Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo cautioned party members against acting superior to the party and its leadership, especially those who opt to run as independents.
https://bit.ly/4kQfgMT
#MonitorUpdates

JUST IN: Over 20 soldiers in four Toyota Hiace vans, notoriously known as drones, have raided Wakiso Police Division, beat and detained the district police commander, SP Esther Kiiza and other officers before they fired several bullets at her office and in the air.
https://bit.ly/43Iryje
#MonitorUpdates

“I pray the accused are cautioned to treat court seriously and this should be the last time the absence of the accused affects proceedings,” Muwaganya submitted.
https://bit.ly/3SzuV7c
#MonitorUpdates

Nobert Mao got 969 votes to beat his closest challenger, Buikwe South MP Dr Micheal Lulume Bayiga, who got 339 votes. In third place was Alitia Elia with only 52 votes.
https://bit.ly/43GJV89
#MonitorUpdates

“The project will enable local people, cooperatives, and community groups to access cheap financing through Islamic financing modalities, which do not require interest payments,” Dr David Siriri.
https://bit.ly/4kqb8Dr
#MonitorUpdates

WATCH: Uganda's Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao, has been declared winner of the Democratic Party (DP) presidential race after he was voted during the three-day opposition party's 12th national delegates conference held amid chaos and dramatic scenes in Mbarara City, Western Uganda.
Mr Mao, a former presidential contender, has been the party's president general for the last 15 years.
After being declared winner, Mr Mao, who in 2022 signed a cooperation agreement with President Museveni, on June 2 swore to "uphold, preserve, protect and defend the constitution" of his party.
#MonitorUpdates
📹: Julius Nkora

All set for today’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations
https://bit.ly/4526bvL
#MonitorUpdates

“I thank God for this win, but I’m not as joyful as people may assume. Carrying the weight of DP is no easy task. This was a stiff competition—I was surrounded by enemies,” Norbert Mao, DP President General
https://bit.ly/43GJV89
#MonitorUpdates

From local shrines, churches and institutions in Uganda, the rest of Africa and the United States, the names of St Charles Lwanga, Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe, and fellow martyrs are etched on spiritual landmarks and everyday spaces.

https://bit.ly/3Hh1RPs
#MonitorUpdates
#MartyrsDay2025

Although the exact number of aspirants was not available by press time, a considerable number of incumbent MPs and hopefuls turned up to begin the nomination process.
https://bit.ly/3FBbEPL
#MonitorUpdates

Two killed in Munyonyo Martyrs' Day explosion
https://bit.ly/45oVh3t
#MonitorUpdates
#MartyrsDay2025

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hajj—the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to God’s command.
https://bit.ly/4kiOFbe
#MonitorUpdates

We have been tackling gender-based violence, we have been supporting tourism and we have been supporting children in the area – Nnwanne Uwadde Obahor, UNDP country representative.
https://bit.ly/3SBoIHP
#MonitorUpdates

The government says the cold chain investment addresses long-standing post-harvest losses.
https://bit.ly/3FCYrGb
#MonitorUpdates

At remote landing sites, the cheapest wooden structures go for Shs30,000 a month, while meals cost Shs25,000 on average per day.
https://bit.ly/4kGuOT2

#MonitorUpdates

Women activists say they are determined to continue their advocacy and other activities amid risks including intimidation, arrest, and violence across the country.
https://bit.ly/3FuLluB
#MonitorUpdates

In July 2022, the government approved a salary increment for science teachers that saw the pay of those with a degree increase from about Shs1.2m to Shs4m per month, compared to Shs900,000 that their counterparts teaching humanities earn.
https://bit.ly/4kpFtSE
#MonitorUpdates