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MP Abdul Katuntu Welcomes Constitutional Court’s Stripping Of Legal Immunity From Bank of Uganda Officials

Bugweri County Member of Parliament Abdu Katuntu has welcomed the ruling by Constitutional Court stripping of legal immunity from Bank of Uganda saying it was long overdue. Mr. Katuntu is a seasoned legislator who chaired the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and

September 17, 2021

Business

Big Story: Bank Of Uganda Withdraws Appeal Against Sudhir In Crane Bank Saga, Accepts To Pay Costs!

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has decided to withdraw a Supreme Court appeal that was contesting the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the case it filed on behalf of Crane Bank Ltd (in Receivership) vs. Sudhir Ruparelia and Meera Investments Ltd. In

September 16, 2021

News

Oulanyah Meets EU Diplomats Over Rampant Corruption,Elections Violence

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, apprised European Union (EU) Ambassadors to Uganda of his vision for Parliament, which he said will move from rhetoric to responding in measurable and quantifiable terms to the plight of citizens. The ambassadors met paid a

September 16, 2021

Politics

MPs Pay Tribute To Fallen Tycoon BMK

A motion for a resolution of Parliament to pay tribute to deceased city businessman Late Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige, also known by his initials BMK, has unanimously passed. Parliament also resolved to rename Wampewo Avenue, in upscale Kampala, as BMK Avenue in his

September 16, 2021

Health

Police To Arrest Private Hospital Owners For Confiscating Dead Bodies Over Unpaid Dues

Uganda police department of Criminal Investigations has taken keen interest in investigating and apprehending all Private Health Care Providers who break the law by retaining the dead bodies ,patiants over non-payment of hospital bills. Paul Kato Tumuhimbise, CID deputy director ordered all

September 16, 2021

Business

BoU In Great Panic As Court Quashes Law Sections Binding It From Being Sued Directly

In a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, Bank of Uganda and it’s employees have lost immunity against legal proceedings and it can now be sued. Previously, BoU was protected by Sections 118 and 124 of the Financial Institutions Act which stated

September 16, 2021

Education

NCHE Permits Victoria University To Continue With E-learning, Conduct Online Exams

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has granted permission to Victoria University to continue implementing the Emergency Open Distance and e-Learning system and to also conduct online examinations. “I am pleased to inform you that after due consideration, the National Council

September 16, 2021

Africa·Crime

Exiled Rwandan Ex-army Officer Gunned Down In Mozambique

A Rwandan dissident has been shot dead in Mozambique, where he had settled as a refugee after being ousted from his home country in 1994, police said on Tuesday. Unidentified gunmen intercepted Revocant Karemangingo, a former Rwandan lieutenant, as he drove into

September 15, 2021

Crime

Police On Alert Over Rampant Robberies,Murder Of BodaBoda Riders

The Joint Security Agencies has noted with serious concern, a dramatic spike in aggravated robberies of bodabodas and the subsequent murders of the riders. According to Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that during the week under review, a total of 6 murders,

September 15, 2021

Education

Legislators Squeeze Min. Muyingo To Resolve Gulu Medical Students’ Impasse

Members of Parliament have tasked tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports to study and quickly resolve the impasse which saw the closure of the Gulu School of Health Sciences. Speaker Jacob Oulanyah asked State Minister for Higher Education, Hon. John Chrysostom Muyingo

September 15, 2021