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 to court and have security agencies produce Muganga dead or alive if the…
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 implementation for two weeks. While the postponement was tagged on readiness of the…
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. Muganga was kidnapped, she said reports were false but rather he was arrested…
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 Friday evening at around 9 pm and linked up with Tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia…
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 at Entebbe Airport. Ministry of health officials led by Minister Dr Ruth Aceng…
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 to put one and two together on what could be the cause of…
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 building on one of the busiest streets in Kampala. Amateur video posted on…
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 to the management, on the menu will include, welcoming cocktail, Open salad bar,…
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 the Ruparelia Group, the new music record label will manage and promote musical…
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 ensued when his body guard tried to block security operatives from arresting his…
