Ismaili CIVIC, a global initiative under which the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community serves humanity by rendering voluntary services to vulnerable communities has today bailed out Muslims with lots of relief items ahead of Eid- Al Fitr celebrations. The Community for the last couple of years has been supporting Muslims globally under its mission; ”to serve…
By Alex Esagala Parliament: The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen Jeje Odongo to present to Parliament in two weeks time a report on what steps he is taking to negotiate with other countries to ease visa access for ordinary Ugandans. “Rt Hon Prime Minister, I would…
The Ruparelia Group has lauded comedian Patrick Idringi Salvado for his selfless contribution to the success of Sanyu FM. Sanyu FM is under the Ruparelia Group of Companies, owned by property mogul Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. On Wednesday, the comedian announced that he was quitting his job at Sanyu FM.Salvado who joined the radio station in…
The board chairperson of Mediheal Group of Hospitals Uganda, Capt. Mike Mukula, has blamed Uganda Land Commission (ULC) for defying a presidential directive to give them land in the contested Nakawa-Naguru estate. According to the former state minister for health, Mediheal Group of Hospitals in February 2021 requested for seven acres of land from the…
City lawyer Steven Kalali has petitioned the High Court in Kampala over the sorry housing structures in police facilities. In his application filed before the High Court Civil Division on Wednesday, Kalali wants the High court to order the government to immediately provide decent housing for all police personnel in Uganda. His petition comes a…
The Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiroywa and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija have defended the controversial coffee contract between the Government and the Italian investor that has ruffled feathers since last month. While appearing before the parliamentary committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry chaired by Mbarara city south MP Mwine Mpaka on Wednesday, 27 April 2022, the…
Peter Alacho, who had been the officer in charge of Kaato police station in Manafwa district was found dead in his office. According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon region police spokesperson, Alacho’s death came as a shock to them as he was in perfect health a day before his demise. He said Alacho’s lifeless body…
Uganda’s largest property developer Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has asked parliament to increase on the acreage he was given from three to 10 acres that he applied for to re-develop the area. Dr. Sudhir made a request while appearing before Parliament’s Adhoc Committee investigating irregularities in the sale and give-away of Nakawa Naguru land. “My humble…
A fire has gutted the office of Chief Justice Owiny Dollo at the Supreme Court chambers in Kololo. Reports indicate that the fire started inside Chief Justice Owiny Dollo’s office before he reported for work, but two judges of the Supreme Court, Elidaad Mwangushya and Mike Chibita, were on the premises and escaped unhurt. No…
Sheema South Constituency Member of Parliament Prof Elijah Dickens Mushemeza has warned teachers against disturbing government and the president over salary increment. Addressing teachers during a meeting on Monday April 25, 2022 at Kitagata town council headquarters, Prof Mushemeza said that 80% of teachers have failed to know that they are poor and needy thus…
