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News

MPs Condemn Cruel Arrest Of Victoria University VC Muganga

MPs from the ruling party have condemned the high-handedness used by security agencies while effecting the arrest of Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga (pictured). Led by Mbatakamwa Gaffa (Igara West) and David Kabanda (Kasambya County), the duo threatened to go

September 3, 2021

Health

Ugandan Govt Suspends Compulsory Covid-19 Test For Travelers

The Government of Uganda has suspended planned mandatory Covid-19 test for all international travellers. Compulsory Covid testing of all in-coming travellers, including citizens, was expected to start today. However, an inter-ministerial committee convened by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja cited unpreparedness and postponed

September 3, 2021

Crime

‘Dr Muganga’s Brutal Arrest’ A Blow In The Face of President Museveni’s Directives on Torture, Human Rights Abuses By Security Agencies

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday confirmed having Dr Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, one of Uganda’s leading private higher institutions of learning. The army Spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso moved to end speculations online reports that Dr.

September 3, 2021

Crime

Security Operatives Bow To Pressure, Release Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Muganga

Victoria University’s (VU) Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga has finally been released, barely a day after he was brutally arrested by plain-clothed security operatives from the University’s main campus at Victoria Plaza, in Kampala. Dr. Muganga according to VU sources was released on

September 3, 2021

News

Gov’t Suspends Mandatory Covid-19 Testing for Arriving Passengers at Entebbe

The government has postponed mandatory testing for all incoming passengers at Entebbe International Airport. Last month, the Ministry of Health directed that effective September 3, all incoming passengers regardless of whether or not they are vaccinated against Covid-19 will undertake mandatory testing

September 3, 2021

Crime·News

Panic As Police Summon Opposition MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana Over Masaka Gruesome Murders

Police in Masaka have summoned Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana for questioning over their alleged involvement in the ongoing killings in Greater Masaka region. The development comes at a time when joint security agencies are trying

September 3, 2021

Crime

Baseless Allegations! Family Demands Access To Detained VU Chancellor Dr. Muganga, Insist allegations of Espionage Are False

The family of Victoria University’s Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga have accused security forces of kidnapping him and also dismissed espionage claims as unfounded. The vice-chancellor of the private Victoria University was taken in broad daylight on Thursday at the facility’s main

September 3, 2021

Business·Entertainment

Weekend Plot: La Cabana Restaurant Set To Host RIO MEATS Kla Barbeque Fest, Check In!

Cabana Restaurant, located at Speke Apartments Wampewo, has organized a lavish RIO MEATS Kla Barbeque fest. The posh restaurant has revealed that the fest will start on November 5th at 12.00 noon and each person will pay shs 120,000 for entrance. According

September 2, 2021

Business·Entertainment

‘Not Even Covid Can Stop Them’- Ruparelia Group Ventures Into Music Recording & Distribution

The Ruparelia Group, a Ugandan-owned business empire has announced plans to establish a new state of art music record label in Uganda as it aims at promoting the talents of Ugandan youths in the entertainment industry. According to a well-established source at

September 2, 2021

Crime

Just In: Victoria University VC Dr Muganga Arrested

The latest information reaching our desk reveals that heavily armed gunmen have raided the Kampala road based University and hurriedly grabbed Dr. Lawrence Muganga dragged him into waiting drone vehicle before he was whisked away to unknown detention. According to eyewitnesses,the scuffle

September 2, 2021