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Security Unearths ADF Cell In Mpigi,Recovers Gun,Terror Materials

The joint Counter terrorism teams conducted a search operation in Katende-Kiwamirembe, Kirigente subcounty in Mpigi district in the homes where a gun and other terror materials were recovered. The search was conducted at the home of Ssenkungu Siraje and Kataza Muzafaru, in

January 18, 2022

Politics

MPs Grill IGG Officials Over Suspension Of Embattled Land Commission Boss Byenkya

The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has put officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IG) on the defensive over what they termed as conflict of interest in the investigation and prosecution of embattled Uganda Land Commission boss, Hon Beatrice Byenkya. Byenkya

January 18, 2022

Crime

141 Thugs Terrorizing Motorists Along Bypass Charged

A total of 141 suspects behind the violent crimes along the bypass, other roads within the suburbs of Kampala were charged to court. In Kawempe 74 were charged, 60 remanded and 14 released on court bail; in Nansana, 18 were charged to

January 18, 2022

Politics

ICT Ministry Wants 70 Bn To Implement Parish Development Model Programme

The Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance is seeking Shs70.6 billion to implement the Parish Development Model (PDM). Cabinet approved the implementation of PDM as the delivery strategy for transitioning households out of the subsistence economy with effect from 01

January 18, 2022

Politics

Museveni’s Special Message To Kagame Excites Eastafricans

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sent a special message to his counterpart Paul Kagame of Rwanda. The undisclosed package was delivered by Uganda ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare to Rwandan capital Kigali at Urugwiro village in the

January 18, 2022

Lifestyle

So Sumptuous: Have You Tasted Speke Hotel’s Flashy Muchomo Platter? Go For It Now!

Uganda’s oldest hotel – Speke Hotel, a five-star hotel in Kampala hasannounced a mega a sumptuous “Muchomo platter” dish that will excite the taste buds of Kampalans through until the end of the month. The hotel says, the ‘Special’ Muchomo platter is being

January 18, 2022

Business

Stakeholders Call For Scrapping Of 7pm Curfew On Bodabodas

The E-Trade Association, an umbrella association for companies that use the internet to create jobs in Uganda, have called for the removal of the 7pm curfew on motorcycles to enable mobility and full economic recovery. In a press conference held on Monday

January 17, 2022

Crime·Security

UPDF Soldier Who Shot Police Traffic Officer Identified

The joint security agencies have identified the UPDF officer who shot and injured a traffic officer on duty. The incident happened on Sunday and the ‘shooter’ has been identified as Corporal Babangida Bashir Mango. According to Fred Enanga, they are actively searching

January 17, 2022

Lifestyle

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Relishes Local Ugandan Dishes

City mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia of the Ruparelia group, has lived most of his life in Uganda. You can actually trace his roots from Kasese in Western Uganda to Katwe, a Kampala suburb doing all nature of jobs, including being a special

January 17, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Uganda

Panic As Energy Ministry Recommends Halting Of New UMEME Investments As Contract Renewal Hangs In Balance

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has recommended the halting of new investments by energy distributor, Umeme ahead of the expiry of its 25 year concession in 2025. The Minister of State for Energy, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot said this during a

January 17, 2022