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Crisis: Police Officers Cry Out To Speaker Among,PM Nabbanja For Rescue As Several Miss December Salaries Ahead Of Christmas

A wave of frustration and bitterness has engulfed the Uganda Police Force as several officers face unexplained salary delays and deductions ahead of the Christmas celebrations. The crisis has prompted calls for immediate intervention by top government officials, including Inspector General of

December 23, 2024

Big Story

I Have Been Secretly Working With FDC’s Dr Nabwiso & He Had Embraced NRM Govt -Museveni

The late Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a former Kagoma MP and seasoned political figure, was laid to rest in Mutai village, Jinja District, amidst remarks highlighting his contributions to national development and his evolving political allegiances. During the funeral, State Minister for Lands,

December 23, 2024

News

Ugandans In Crisis As UAE Visa Amnesty Ends

As the UAE visa amnesty program officially ended in December 2024, thousands of Ugandans without valid documentation in the country face a dire situation. The program, which was initially introduced to help undocumented residents resolve their legal status or exit the UAE

December 22, 2024

Politics

RDCs Who Resign To Join the Politics Will Not Be Allowed To Return-Minister Babalanda

The government has firmly stated that Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who resign to join the political race ahead of the 2026 elections will not be allowed to return to their former roles if their political ambitions falter. Minister for the Presidency, Milly

December 22, 2024

National News

Uganda Law Society Demands Judicial Accountability On Complaints Against Judge Ssekaana

The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a stern directive to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urging the body to expedite investigations into longstanding complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana. Ssemakadde has set a deadline of January 15,

December 22, 2024

Community

Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, Husband To ICT Minister, Set To Be Laid to Rest On Monday

Uganda is in mourning following the death of Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, husband to Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. A revered figure in engineering, education, and community development, Daniel passed away on December 20, 2024, at 89

December 22, 2024

Africa

Two Witchdoctors Arrested Over Attempt To Bewitch Zambia’s President

Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to

December 21, 2024

Kampala

KCCA Secures New Landfill Site Following Kiteezi Tragedy

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the acquisition of a new landfill in Buyala, located along the Kampala-Mityana Road. The 200-acre site will not only serve as a waste disposal facility but also host a state-of-the-art processing plant designed to convert

December 21, 2024

Crime

Four Men Remanded Over Killing Of Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura’s Brother

Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco,

December 21, 2024

News

Court Orders Nine Youths To Defend Themselves In Pastor Kayanja’s Sodomy Case

Nine youths have been ordered by Mwanga II Magistrates Court to defend themselves against charges of falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda,

December 21, 2024