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Big Story! SADC Forces Engage M23 Rebels in Eastern DRC as Violence Intensifies

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have, unlike their East African predecessors, been involved in armed combat against the M23 rebels, making peaceful negotiations a distant reality. The East African Community Countries (EACRF), whose mandate

June 17, 2024

Big Story

State House Intervenes in Illegal Eviction of Over 5,000 Families in Hoima District

Hoima, Uganda — The State House has stepped in to address the illegal eviction of more than 5,000 families in Hoima district, amidst a longstanding land dispute. The affected families hail from the villages of Kabatindule in Kisukuma Parish, Kisukuma Sub-county, and

June 17, 2024

Big Story

Scandal: Client Sues Stanbic Bank After Losing 68M From Account Through Flexi Pay Fraud

Nakku Joweria a resident of Kyebando has sued Stanbic Bank Uganda limited for failing in its duty of protecting her saving account leading to defrauding her or illegal withdrawal of shillings 68 million from her account in a period of 24 hours

June 15, 2024

Big Story

Chaos: Anti Corruption Court Rejects Bail For Two MPs As Akamba Is Re-arrested

The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has denied bail to Lwengo District Woman MP of Parliament Cissy Namujju Dionizia and Yusuf Mutembuli the Bunyole East Member of Parliament. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro on Friday rejected their bail

June 14, 2024

News

Minister Jeje Odongo,WTO Boss Dr Ngozi Ikonjo Hold Bilateral Talks

On the sidelines of the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of UNCTAD, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar held a bilateral meeting with Dr Ngozi Ikonjo-Iweala Director-General of the World Trade Organization at the WTO Headquarters in Geneva. Hon. Odongo was accompanied

June 14, 2024

Crime

Three Mpigi Cult Leaders Arrested As 15 Children Are Rescued From Dungeons

Police in Mpigi district have arrested three people suspected of operating a religious cult and also rescued a total of 15 children. Musa Kakembo, the LCIII Chairperson of Muduuma Sub County, said the suspects were arrested during a raid on Wednesday, June

June 14, 2024

Africa

South Africa’s ANC,DA Agree To Form A Unity Government

South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) have agreed to form a government of national unity, along with two smaller opposition parties. This follows weeks of speculation about who the ANC would partner with after

June 14, 2024

Kampala

KCCA Launches Urban Farming & Nutrition Projects To Fight Malnutrition

The Kampala Food Event, has highlighted Kampala Capital City Authorities’ (KCCA) commitment to combating malnutrition and promoting urban farming. Celebrated under the theme “Unveiling the potential of farming for improved food, nutrition, and income,” the event, was held at Railway grounds on Friday.

June 14, 2024

National News

Minister Anite, UIA Bosses Clash Over Controversial UGX545 Million Honoraria Payment

A heated dispute has emerged between the State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Ms Evelyn Anite, and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) concerning a 545 million shillings payment labelled as “honoraria” to top UIA management. The payment, drawn from funds allocated for

June 14, 2024

News

Change Of Guard: Maj Gen Otto Hands Over Office To Maj Gen Olum As New Chairperson Of The Security Supervision Mechanism

The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Office of the Chairperson of the Security Supervision Mechanism in South Sudan at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya.

June 14, 2024