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How Top NRM MP Lost Over UGX 700m In Fake Gold Deal

Kampala, (UG): A top Member of Parliament who subscribes to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has gone off the public scene after coming to notice that she was conned over 700 million shillings in a fake gold deal. Hon Chekurut Rose

November 11, 2023

National News

MPs To Set Up Own Bank To Bypass Merciless Money Lenders

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has challenged the Parliamentary Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) to consider establishing a bank, following growth of the organisation’s assets. He made the call during the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SACCO on Friday, 10

November 11, 2023

Crime

Horror! Son Kills Mum’s Boyfriend After Finding Them Making Love in Potato Garden

The territorial police in Aswa East region and Kitgum district have put up a serious manhunt for one Ochira Siliman for allegedly murdering by beating, Ocakacon Ben, a 54-year-old lover to his mother and a peasant of Jenga village. According to Uganda

November 11, 2023

Crime·Entertainment

Wanted: Police Hunt Musician Alien Skin,Aides Over Malicious Damage,Shootings

The Territorial Police at Katwe is actively investigating an incident involving malicious damage to a motor vehicle and shootings. In a statement realised by police on November 8, 2023, Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson of police, stated that the incident occurred on

November 10, 2023

News

Speaker Tayebwa Tells NARO To Forget GMO & Focus On Organic Seeds,Animal Breeds

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa has argued scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to forget the proposed Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) law and focus on improving indigenous seeds and animals’ breeds. A GMO is an animal, plant,

November 10, 2023

Education·Tech

M7 Directs Science Ministry To Give Tax Holidays For Young Innovators, Industries

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while officiating at the National Science Week organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, stated that young industries should be given tax holidays. During his speech, the President criticised the logic behind

November 10, 2023

Business

Why Court Directed DFCU to Pay Sudhir UGX2.4 Billion, Return All His Properties

A declaration that there are no valid leases in respect of the properties. The said leases are therefore declared to be invalid and absolutely determined on account of breach and illegality. A declaration that the occupation and continued utilization of the suit

November 10, 2023

Crime

Terrible! Wanted City Land Grabber Opens Fire On Cops While Resisting Arrest

In a shocking turn of events, a wanted criminal Yusuf Ssemakula involved in multiple incidents of alleged land grabbing activities in Kampala city was engaged in a violent confrontation with law enforcement officers during his arrest in Munyonyo, a high-end suburb. The

November 10, 2023

Tech

Top 5 Latin American Tech Hubs 2023

Latin America is fast emerging as one of the world’s most exciting tech hubs. While the COVID-19 recession has impacted tech investment in the region, the continent’s entrepreneurial start-up communities are proving resilient in testing times. In recent years, Latin America has

November 10, 2023

Health

How UGX100 Million Surgeries are Free at Gulu Cancer Centre

Cincinnati University Surgeons have helped officially launch the state-of-the-art theaters at the Northern Regional Cancer Center in Gulu City. The centre has started conducting delicate surgeries on cancer patients in the region. Two of the three theaters, fully equipped by the government,

November 9, 2023