February 2021 - Page 4 of 10

‘Stop Crying For Spilled Milk’-High Court Dustbins Simbamayo Estates Case Against Equity Bank In Loan Dispute

The High Court (Commercial Division department) has dismissed an application by (now ex) administrators of Simbamanyo Estates Limited in which they wanted the auctioning of its prime properties in Kampala which was meant for Equity Bank Ltd to recover outstanding loans worth

February 19, 2021

Africa·News

Casualties Feared Dead Near Somalia’s Presidential Palace As Gun Battle Erupts

Heavy clashes broke out early Friday between security guards of opposition leaders and government forces near Somalia’s presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu, with several people feared dead. Local sources told Anadolu Agency that the fighting took place at Daljirka Dahson Square,

February 19, 2021

Crime

8 Family Members Die In Buhweju Mudslides

Authorities in Southwestern District of Buhweju have confirmed that Eight family members have died following heavy rainfall downpour that swept away hillsides on Thursday evening. The catastrophe happened in Kyesika cell, Katara parish, Karungu Sub County in Buhweju district. The District Police

February 19, 2021

News

M7 Scoffs At EU Over Foreign Interference In Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has told European Union that they are not adversaries and should focus on strengthening their shared goals. The President made the remarks at a meeting with European Union envoys at State House Entebbe. The envoys were led by

February 19, 2021

Crime·Security

Seven Military Police Officers Arrested For Assaulting Journalists

Army disciplinary court at Makindye Military barracks in Kampala has sentenced seven officers who participated in clobbering journalists who were assigned to cover Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi when he was delivering his petition to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Kololo. The

February 18, 2021

Africa

US Congress Orders Kagame To Release Detained Paul Rusesabagina

Congress of the United States have wrote to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda requesting the immediate release and safe return of Paul Rusesabagina, known for hiding and saving 1,268 refugees as a hotel manager during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

February 18, 2021

Lifestyle

Magnificent: Dr. Sudhir Re-unites With Uganda’s Oldest Rhino ‘Kabira’ He Helped Bring To Uganda 20 Years Ago

Since it was a public holiday, City Tycoon Dr Sudhir Ruparelia together with his family on Tuesday February 16, 2021 enjoyed their Janan Luwum Day at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) popularly known as Entebbe Zoo. The nature lovers Ruparelia family members

February 18, 2021

Education

Financial Aid: Victoria University Gifts Scholarships To Five More Needy Ugandans, Slashes Tuition By 60%

Victoria University has announced full scholarships for five disadvantaged Ugandans who will join this year’s academic intake that begins on March 1. The five scholarships were awarded by the Ruparelia Foundation to the neediest people whose livelihood depends on such opportunities. These

February 18, 2021

News·Politics

Enemies Have Created Diplomatic Standoff Between EU and NRM Govt-Attilio Pacifici

A delegation of European Union Envoys on Wednesday afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the ruling National Resistance Movement party headquarters on Kyandondo Road in Kampala. The team led by H.E Attilio Pacifici, the head of European Union delegation to Uganda was

February 18, 2021

Business·Security

Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzeeyi Takes Over As General Manager Luwero Industries

The newly appointed General Manager of Luwero Industries Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzeeyi has taken over Office at the Industries Headquarters Nakasongola. The ceremony was presided over by the Managing Director, National Enterprise Corporation Lt Gen James Mugira. Maj Gen Sabiiti replaced Brig

February 17, 2021