David Kalemera, whose appointment to the State House Revenue Intelligence Unit last year sparked public outcry, is allegedly to have been relieved of his duties and reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decision follows mounting criticism over his controversial placement in a position critical to tackling tax fraud despite a prior conviction for…
The Uganda Law Council has issued a temporary practicing certificate to renowned Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, allowing her to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial. The move comes after months of legal wrangling and international criticism over the council’s initial refusal to grant Karua the necessary certification. Dr.…
Mohammed Kitaka, a driver accused of shooting at a moving taxi and injuring a 12-year-old boy, has been apprehended by authorities. The incident occurred on the night of December 31, 2024, in Kyebando, Kawempe Division. The young victim, Edrine Babalanda, was seated beside his father, Moses Babalanda, when the shots were fired. According to Robert…
Sudan’s army chief has welcomed a Turkish offer to resolve the brutal 20-month conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals, the Sudanese foreign minister said. In early December, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a phone call with Sudan’s Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan that Ankara could help establish “peace and stability” in the war-torn…
Prominent journalist Risdel Kasasira was laid to rest on Sunday in his ancestral village of Itara, Rubaya-Kashari, Mbarara District. The 45-year-old, known for his professionalism and humility, passed away following a tragic road accident on January 3 along the Lyantonde-Masaka Road. Mourners from various walks of life, including family, friends, colleagues, and government officials, gathered…
Police in Kampala have launched an investigation into allegations of assault against a well-known events promoter by senior managers of Jwala Fireworks Company. The incident reportedly took place on January 1, shortly after a fireworks display in Kamwokya went disastrously wrong. Jwala Fireworks Company had been contracted by Namaste Restaurant, located near Acacia Mall, to…
