As we commemorate Uganda's 57th independence anniversary, we look back at an iconic profile - the man who had a straightforward yet historic task on that very pivotal day.
The government has advised media owners affected by the directive to suspend their staff to seek legal redress arguing that Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is simply carrying out its mandate.
The government has stated that a joint security operation is underway to rescue an American tourist and a Ugandan tour guide who were kidnapped in Queen Elizabeth National Park.