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URA Boss Musinguzi Urges African Countries To Work Together To Overcome Effects Of Slavery,Colonialism

The Uganda Revenue Authority commissioner general John Rujoki Musinguzi has urged African countries to work together and emancipate themselves from the effects of slavery and colonialism, which has kept them in the shadows. According to Musinguzi African countries face similar challenges, whereby

February 6, 2024

Crime

Security Rescues 83 Children From Suspected Traffickers In Mayuge

Uganda Police alongside other security agencies have rescued 83 children between the ages of 5 and 15 from a suspected trafficking scheme operating in Wabulugu Magamaga town council, located in the Mayuge district. This operation unveiled a disturbing scene at an unregistered

February 6, 2024

National News

DPP Registers Milestone Convictions For Ugandan Traffickers

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), under the Trafficking in Persons Unit, has registered an increase in the number of convictions secured. Derrick Basalirwa Kigenyi, the Deputy National Coordinator for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons in Uganda, made the

February 6, 2024

Africa

Namibian President Hage Geingob Passes On Aged 82

Namibia’s third president Hage Geingob has died. Geingob died at a hospital in Windhoek at the age of 82. Vice president Nangolo Mbumba announced that Geingob died on Saturday. “By his side was his wife and his dear children,” said Mbumba said.

February 4, 2024

Op-ed

Nathan Kikku Mubiru: President Museveni Vs Dr Besigye Casts The Wrong Man As The Devil; The Best Could Actually Be The Worst

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru As if Kizza Besigye wasn’t feeling glum enough about his failed banana plants to pot hole demonstration, it can only have been compounded by his greatest career rival, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, scooping up the Non-Aligned Movement chair

February 4, 2024

World News

US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken To Visit The Middle East To Negotiate Release Of Hostages

A press statement on Friday, February 2, said that the Secretary will have a week’s travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and the West Bank. According to a statement released February 2 by the State Department, “U.S. Secretary of State Antony

February 4, 2024

News

Gen.Katumba Wamala Orders All Roadside Vendors To Vacate With Immediate Effect

In a decisive initiative to tackle urban congestion and prioritize public safety, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has issued a compelling directive, ordering the prompt evacuation of all roadside vendors. While issuing this stringent directive on Friday

February 4, 2024

Sports

Alupo Cup 2024 Finals: VP Alupo Saves Ministers With Miraculous Maradona-Like Goal

As the saying goes, work without play makes Jerry a very dull boy!, Our ever-busy Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo yesterday temporarily paused on her tight schedule and revealed her other side of life as she showcased her talent in footballing. Clad

February 2, 2024

National News

Great Achievement: President Museveni To Commission New Judiciary Twin Tower On 9th February

In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on 9th this month. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its

February 1, 2024

News

Ugandan MPs Demand Govt To Release Funds For Projects

Parliament has urged government to expeditiously release funds for donor-funded projects whose activities are ongoing. The directive follows the presentation of a report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on unspent balances and the position of the Consolidated Fund

February 1, 2024