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Full List: IGP Byakagaba Drops SCP Enanga In Top Police Officers Reshuffle

The newly appointed inspector General of police (IGP )Abbas Byakagaba has reshuffled Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga replacing him with ACP Rusoke Kituuma. Enanga has been assigned to be Deputy Director of interpol. Below is the full list of reshuffled senior police officers

June 30, 2024

Big Story·Business·Education

PICTORIAL: Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu graduates with Doctorate Degree from Paris University

In a momentous achievement that underscores his unwavering dedication to leadership and excellence, Hamis Kiggundu, a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been officially conferred the title of Doctor of Global Leadership and Management by the European International University (EIU) in Paris.

June 30, 2024

News

Massive: Thousands Flock To Hoima City To Celebrate Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Appointment

Tens of thousands of supporters of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba have already arrived at Booma grounds in Hoima city to celebrate his appointment as the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF). The event is expected to draw a massive crowd, with Chairman Toyota Michael

June 29, 2024

Business·Crime

Over 700 Jobs in Jeopardy As Namayingo’s Billion-Dollar Sugar Factory Stalls

Namayingo, Uganda – The recent suspension of the CN Sugar Factory, a multi-billion shilling investment, has thrown its future into uncertainty and left over 700 workers jobless. This decision, issued by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa, has stirred

June 28, 2024

Politics

PLU’s Tugume urges interfaith unity for inclusive Development In Igara West

Igara West-born youthful politician, Hon Tugume Boniface Kagambirwe has urged the different religious sects in the constituency to embrace unity and togetherness as he continues to advocate effective development amongst themselves regardless of their faith subscriptions. Hon Tugume, who is a potential

June 27, 2024

Big Story·Business

Violent Clash in Namayingo as Police Disperse Protesters Over Suspended Sugar Factory

Namayingo, Uganda – A volatile situation unfolded in Namayingo district as police fired live ammunition and teargas to disperse angry workers and Indian investors protesting the suspension of the CN Sugar factory. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives suspended the factory’s

June 26, 2024

Politics

UPC Mourns Kaberamaido District Party Chairman

The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Party President Hon. Jimmy Akena has eulogized the Kaberamaido District Party chairman comrade Thomas Elemu Koptek. The great man suffered a short illness on Sunday 23 June 2024 and died the a few hours that followed on.

June 26, 2024

World

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange To Be Freed After Pleading Guilty To US Espionage Charge

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in Britain and allow him to return home to Australia, ending a 14-year legal odyssey. Assange, 52, has

June 25, 2024

News

British Barrister To Represent LRA Boss Joseph Kony At ICC Hearing

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed British barrister Peter Haynes as the defense lawyer for Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Joseph Kony. This follows the ICC’s call for expressions of interest from lawyers to represent Kony, who has been a fugitive

June 25, 2024

Crime

Heartless: Ugandan Pastor’s Son Killed In Poison Attack,8 Other Family Members Admitted

Police in Gomba district are investigating an incident that happened in Buzimba village in Kyegonza Sub County on June 23, 2024, where a family of nine fell victim to a poisoning attack. This resulted in the tragic death of a 3-year-old child,

June 25, 2024