Today, National Unity platform (NUP) had organised to open their offices around Balintuma Road in Old Kampala. They had erected nine tents and mobilised people to attend in large numbers. They had also planned and hired a brass band to lead their procession from Namirembe up to the venue. “We talked to the organisers to…
Prominent Ugandan businessman Hamis Kiggundu has asked the Commercial Division of the High Court to throw out the defense evidence presented by Diamond Trust Bank in a row involving the two parties. The young tycoon through his Ham Enterprises (U) Limited earlier dragged Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya to Commercial Court…
Wakiso Magistrates Court has summoned NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi to answer charge of uttering false information, contrary to section 115(a) of the penal code act. Hon Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine was dragged to court by city lawyer Male Kiwanuka Mabirizi who previously petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) over Bobi Wine’s age and academic…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament and presidential hopeful Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu commonly known as Bobi Wine has pressed the Electoral Commission and the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) to use the same determination they used in releasing his academic documents and settle the question surrounding President Museveni’s academic qualifications. Last week, city lawyer Male Mabirizi…
The Ruparelia Foundation through Kampala Parents’ School has on Tuesday September 1, 2020 donated 10 computers to African Institute for Investigative Journalism to facilitate home-based learning as schools remain closed due to coronavirus. The donation was handed over to Mr. Solomon Sserwanja the Institute’s Executive Director by Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia one of the directors of…
Police has launched an investigation into a Saturday shooting incident in Kamwokya, Kampala where two armed men who were traveling with renowned music promoter and socialite Charles Orema alias Sipapa fired bullets while near Chairman Fred Nyanzi’s property. Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Spokesman SP Patrick Onyango says Sipapa was driving a Super Custom vehicle registration…
The Secretary General of the United Nations has awarded medals to over 600 Ugandan Officers and Militants serving under the sixth United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU VI) in Somalia. The medals are a recognition of the one-year selfless service by the Officers and Militants in securing the UN facilities and personnel against Al-Shabaab threats. The…
