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News

“Where’s Justin Jjuuko?”: State Again Fails To Produce Pugilist In Court

The State has once again failed to produce award-winning pugilist Justin Jjuuko in court in a habeas corpus application filed by human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde filed through the Centre for Legal Aid. Although the State Attorneys told court after a long

December 31, 2020

Business

‘Stay Safe From COVID As You Enter New Year’- Tycoon Sudhir Prays For A Covid Free 2021

City businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the Chairman of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, has urged all Ugandans to ensure that they stay safe from the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as they usher in the New Year, 2021. Dr. Sudhir, who is also

December 31, 2020

News·Security

Gen.Lokech: Non Certified Journalists Will Not Cover 2021 Elections

The newly appointed deputy Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech has said that journalists who are not certified by Uganda Media Council will not be allowed to cover 2021 general elections. Gen.Lokech on Wednesday issued a statement revealing that he

December 31, 2020

News·Security

VP Ssekandi Launches 40th Regional Tarehe Sita Activities in Masaka City

Uganda’s Vice President Hon Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has officiated at the launch of the 40th Tarehe Sita Annivery army week activities in Greater Masaka sub-region at the Liberation Square in Masaka city. Hon Ssekandi commended President Museveni for providing ideological clarity and

December 31, 2020

Politics·Security

Bare Knuckles: Gen Kainerugaba Tells Bobiwine To Brace For Humiliation In 2021 Elections

The commander of Special Forces Command (SFC),first son Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has told the National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine to brace for a defeat in 2021 elections. He was responding to a tweet by senior journalist

December 31, 2020

Politics

Security Foils Bobiwine’s Kalangala Campaigns,Airlifts Him To Kololo

Police have come out to disregard the information circulating around social media platforms that Hon.Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert has been arrested, while on his campaign trail in Kalangala District. “We would like to clarify that the candidate was restrained for continuously holding massive

December 30, 2020

Crime·Sports

Sad: Former National Boxer Zebra Ssenyange Gunned Down

Former professional boxer and Uganda Bombers captain Zebra Isaac Ssenyange ” Mando” has been shot dead at his home in Bwaise(near Eden Service Park) in the wee-hours of Wednesday morning. At the time of his death, Zebra was Uganda Boxing Federation Head

December 30, 2020

News·Security

Museveni Launches Construction Of National Military Museum At Katonga

The President of the Republic of Uganda and the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has kick started the construction of the Uganda National Military Museum at Katonga Bridge, Mpigi District. Speaking at the Launch of the Defence Forces Activities to

December 30, 2020

Politics

Faruk Kirunda: Irresponsible Media Reporting Can Destroy Uganda

By Faruk Kirunda The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has asked journalists to re-apply for accreditation from the media council to pave way for their coverage of the 2021 elections. This move has been attacked in some circles which construe it as intended

December 29, 2020

Politics

EC Suspends Campaigns In Surging Covid-19 Cases Districts

The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended campaign meetings in districts/cities categorised by Ministry of Health as having high spread of Covid19. From 26/12/20, no campaign meetings will be held in Mbarara, Kabarole, Luwero, Kasese, Masaka, Wakiso, Kabarole, Jinja, Kalungu, Kazo, Kampala and

December 27, 2020