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UPDF Breaks Silence On US Sanctions Against CMI Boss Maj. Gen. Kandiho

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has condemned the decision by the United States government to impose financial sanctions against Major. General Abel Kandiho, the Chief of Military Intelligence. In a statement released on Tuesday, UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen Flavia Byekwaso said

December 7, 2021

Security

US Govt Slaps Financial Sanctions On CMI Boss Maj Gen Abel Kandiho

The Chief of Uganda’s Military Intelligence Maj Gen Abel Kandiho has been slapped with sanctions by the US government. In previous target sanctions, targeted leaders in Uganda were banned from traveling to US, their properties and bank accounts frozen and also their

December 7, 2021

Crime

Heartless Pastor In Nansana Detained Over Child Sacrifice

The police Crime Intelligence is holding another pastor over the kidnap and ritual sacrifice of a four-year-old girl in Jinja district. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga identifies the suspect as Israel Buyinza, a senior pastor from the deliverance and healing Ministry in Gganda-Nansana

December 7, 2021

Health

Worry As NPA Predicts Increase In Covid-19 Cases This Week

The latest predictions by the National Planning Authority (NPA) show that Uganda will record an increase in COVID-19 cases this week, predicting a total of 310 cases by end of the week. In an update to journalists on Tuesday, Eng. Abraham Muwanguzi

December 7, 2021

Security

Uganda’s Revenge Bombing Of ADF

Finally, Uganda launched military strikes on the positions of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) inside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It happened sooner than expected and caught some by surprise. Even when the spokesperson of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF),

December 7, 2021

Business

M7 Meets New Russian Ambassador, Discuss Bilateral Trade

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received credentials of the new Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Uganda H.E. Semivolos Vladlen. Amb. Semivolos was accompanied by the Chargé d’Affaires Dr. Evgeny Kalashnikov. The fountain of honour told his guest that the relationship between

December 7, 2021

Business

Luxurious Bukoto Heights Unveils Santa’s Festive Season Promo Package At Crazy Rates

Bukoto Heights, Kampala’s fully furnished spot for accommodation has announced its newly revised room rates this festive season in a bid to reward loyal clients with a timeless luxury staycation at the swanky apartments. The apartment’s management says that on the small

December 7, 2021

Health

Just In: Uganda Officially Confirms Nine Deadly Omicron Cases

The ministry of health in Uganda has confirmed 9 Cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant. The super spreader omicron disease was first detected on African soil in Botswana and South Africa. It has prompted concern among scientists and public health officials because of

December 7, 2021

Crime

Pastor Sserubiri,Wife Arrested Over Sacrifice Of Four Year Girl

The Territorial Police in Kiira, has in custody, a self-styled pastor and his wife on charges of kidnap and murder for ritualistic sacrifice of a 4-year-old girl victim. The suspect has been identified as Prophet Joseph Sserubiri and his wife, Felista Namaganda.

December 7, 2021

Health

Ugandan Gov’t Earmarks Sh608 Billion For Emergency Medical Services

The government has earmarked sh608.2 billion for implementing the Emergency Medical Services Policy and Strategy for the next five years. The Emergency Medical Services – EMS is a department under the Ministry of Health that seeks to increase access to on-scene emergency

December 6, 2021