November 2024 - Page 5 of 10

Military Police Boss Urges Rehabilitated Inmates To Uphold Discipline,Reform

Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, has called on soldiers to uphold discipline and steer clear of criminal activities. Addressing 53 inmates set for release at the Makindye Military Police Headquarters, Brig Gen Bainomugisha highlighted the significant cost

November 20, 2024

Sports

StarTimes To Take Lucky Ugandan To Spain To Watch Laliga Match Live On A Fully Paid Trip

The Uganda StarTimes, the leading digital TV operator in Uganda, is giving football fans the ultimate dream experience: an opportunity to watch a LALIGA match live in Spain on an allexpenses-paid trip in the ongoing campaign named Unwrap trip to LALIGA. This

November 20, 2024

News

Amb.Barbara Nekesa: A Visionary Leader Driving Uganda’s Growth Agenda

Hon. Barbara Nekesa Lumolo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has been acknowledged as a trailblazer in Uganda’s development efforts. Honored by Public Opinions as one of the 74 Uganda Development Champions, her recognition highlights her pivotal role in

November 20, 2024

Politics

NRM Youth Take Leadership Dispute To Court Seeking Nullify Top Leadership Positions

A section of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth under their umbrella”The revivalist movement of the NRM”, led by Isaac Akampurira Rukanda, has filed a petition in the High Court, seeking to nullify all internal leadership positions within the ruling party. They

November 20, 2024

Big Story

Fraud Alert: Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s Friends Fooled in Big Money Scam

Kampala – In a concerning development, fraudsters have escalated their tactics by impersonating prominent Ugandan businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, sending fraudulent messages to people within his network. These messages falsely claim that Dr. Sudhir is requesting assistance in purchasing gift cards, leveraging

November 19, 2024

Big Story

Historic Busoga Palace Faces Demolition As 30 Claimants Sue Kyabazinga

The historic Igenge Hill Palace in Jinja North City Division, the official residence of the Kyabazinga of Busoga, is at the center of a legal battle that threatens its future. Thirty individuals have filed a lawsuit against Kyabazinga William Nadiope IV, claiming

November 19, 2024

Security

CDF Kainerugaba Gives 5M To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny,

November 19, 2024

National News

Immigration Stuck With 15,000 Incomplete Passports Backlog

The Directorate of Immigration is grappling with a backlog of 15,000 incomplete passports due to errors made by applicants during the application process. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealed this during a press briefing in Naguru on

November 19, 2024

News

Deputy Speaker Tasks Govt on Boosting Tourism Sector Funding

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has criticized the Ugandan government for neglecting the tourism sector despite its significant contribution to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Speaking at the Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024 in Kampala, Tayebwa expressed frustration over the sector’s underfunding, calling

November 19, 2024

Big Story

Tension As Ambassador Ogwang Is Brutally Arrested For Brandishing Pistol

Lira City witnessed high drama on November 17, 2024, when Dickson Ogwang Okul, former Deputy Ambassador to the United States, was arrested for allegedly brandishing a pistol during a meeting of clan leaders at the Lango Cultural Center. The gathering was part

November 18, 2024