The days of running for former Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende, former Director Compliance Justine Bagyenda, Ben Sekabira, the Director for Financial Markets Development Coordinator and other Central Bank officials who were involved in the fraudulent sale of Teefe Trust Bank, Greenland Bank, Crane Bank and other defunct commercial banks are over. This…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has set free former Principle Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Geoffrey Kazinda of all offences levelled against him. A panel of five justices led by Stephen Musota has also granted all the declarations Kazinda sought in the petition. Others on the panel are Kenneth Kakuru, Geoffrey…
City mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has announced the unbeatable offers at his newly opened Forest Cottages in Naguru, a Kampala suburb. According to our sources, the Forest Cottages, which are located in a serene and secure part of the city, come with amazing offer that range from single deluxe rooms to full apartments and luxurious…
Former Forum for Democratic Change ‘FDC’ party President Rtd Col Dr.Kizza Besigye has hailed Kampala Capital City Lord Mayor Ssalongo Erias Lukwago as the next best president Uganda would have because of his political pursuits. “I can tell you without any doubts that Erias Lukwago would make a good president of Uganda,” he said. He…
Members of Parliament have rejected a move by Finance State Minister, David Bahati, to provide finances for running newly approved cities in the country through a motion and instead demanded for a substantive amendment to the Appropriation Act. Minister Bahati had brought a motion for a resolution of Parliament authorizing Government to transfer funds initially…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party has reportedly resolved to postpone elections for the top Central Executive Committee (CEC) members. According to the Party revised roadmap, elections for the Party chairperson, first national vice chairperson, the second national vice chairperson (female) and the six regional vice chairpersons were slated for this Friday, August 7. The…
Former leader of Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Jamil Mukulu, has dropped his bail application citing an adamant judge. Mukulu had petitioned court to remove Justice Susan Okalany from handling the application. Last month, Mukulu said Justice Okalany has a bias against Moslems. On Thursday, the judge, state lawyers and Mukulu’s lawyers met at the International…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has come out to sternly warn Ugandans who have been involving national army ‘UPDF’ in tribal discussion to stop nonsensical debate. This came after police last week, arrested a group of comedians ‘Bizonto’ for releasing a video on social media criticizing army deployments. Bizontos’ arrest sparked public debate especially in opposition…
Government Chief Whip, Ruth Nankabirwa has advised Ugandans to forget about not paying their rent arrears for the months the country was under lockdown. She instead promised to ask government to come up with an affordable credit facility which can help the tenants to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is after Speaker…
Parents in Sheema Municipality have come out strongly to commend Dickson Kateshumbwa’s wife Jill Kateshumbwa for her humanitarian aid which included sanitary pads and knickers to teenagers in the area. The parents say they were overwhelmed by the donation at a time their finances have been affected by COVID-19. The activity was spearheaded by Team…
