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 $10.8 million (Shs40 billion) to be halted. Simbamanyo Estates Limited lost Afrique Suites…
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, where Somalia’s opposition presidential candidates planned to hold an anti-government rally later in…
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 Commander Buhweju Denis Kamugisha confirmed the deadly incident and said a postmortem was…
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 their head of delegation, Attilio Pacifici. Others were Per Lindgarde of Sweden, William…
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 officers have been identified as Capt Jessy Odwenyi,Cpl Nimusiima Justine,Pte Wasswa Peter,Pte Tsame…
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. The Congress urged the Rwandan President to return Mr. Rusesabagina, a United States…
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 through their charity works, have immensely contributed to the growth of the tourism…
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 five beneficiaries will further their education to better their lives. According to the…
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 received by the NRM party Secretary General Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba among…
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 Gen Octavius Butuuro who has been appointed Deputy Commandant of the Senior Command…
