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UPDF Speaks About 400 Ritual Sacrifice Claims Over Karuma Bridge Reopening

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media alleging that 400 human sacrifices are required before the reopening of Karuma Bridge in Northern Uganda. Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the UPDF’s 4th Infantry Division, addressed

November 23, 2024

National News

Hard Times: Sudhir’s Kampala Parents Teachers Protest Over Poor Pay,Working Conditions

Teachers at Kampala Parents School have gone on strike, citing delayed salaries, low wages, and allegations of preferential treatment of Indian staff as key grievances. The protest has sparked widespread concern, especially given the school’s status as one of Uganda’s most prestigious

November 23, 2024

Big Story·National News

What Dr. Hamis Kiggundu Can Learn from Fellow Billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

Ham Kiggundu has been in the news recently over controversies surrounding the Nakivubo Stadium redevelopment. The Catholic Church expressed displeasure with him over a blocked road leading to one of its facilities, sparking discontent among various stakeholders, including KCCA, vendors, and other

November 22, 2024

Politics

LOP Ssenyonyi Unveils National Campaign To Oppose Coffee Bill

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has initiated a nationwide campaign opposing the government’s decision to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and transfer its functions to the Ministry of Agriculture. Speaking on November 20, 2024, during

November 21, 2024

Big Story

PAC Grills Auditor General Over Audit Discrepancies

The Public Accounts Committees (PAC) have raised concerns about inaccuracies and omissions in financial audits conducted by the Auditor General’s Office for the financial year ending June 30, 2023. These issues were discussed during a harmonization meeting held on November 20, 2022,

November 21, 2024

Big Story·Education

Fresh Kid Lauds Sudhir, Rajiv After Completing Primary Education at Kampala Parents

Ugandan young rapper Fresh Kid real name; Patrick Ssenyonjo last week completed his Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) expressing excitement about reaching this significant milestone. Uganda Airlines Signing out of Kampala Parents School, where he attended a scholarship from the Ruparelia Foundation, he

November 21, 2024

Security

UPDF Soldier Sentenced To Death For Triple Murder

A 32-year-old Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, Private Bonny Ameny, has been sentenced to death by the 5th Infantry Division Field Court Martial after being found guilty of multiple crimes in Agago District. The court, led by Colonel Peter Musherere, delivered

November 21, 2024

National News

Dr Besigye,Obeid Lutale Remanded To Prison Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been remanded to prison by the General Court Martial on charges linked to national security and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

November 20, 2024

Lifestyle

Meet Rajiv’s a McLaren 765LT Spider Valued at About Shs1.7 Billion

City Businessman Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has surprised his son, Rajiv Ruparelia, with a Diwali gift of a brand new 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider, a supercar worth approximately Shs1.7 billion. An excited Rajiv took to social media and shared a video of the

November 20, 2024

Big Story

Posta Uganda Grapples With1.7 Billion Debt Crisis,Operational Uncertainty

Uganda’s national postal service, Posta Uganda, is grappling with a debt of UGX 1.7 billion due to unpaid license fees, a burden that has been accumulating since 2017. The matter came to light during a meeting on November 18, 2024, involving the

November 20, 2024