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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

Security

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