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News

Mbale District Officials Demand Accountability For Mismanaged Wetland Restoration Funds

Mbale District leaders have mounted pressure on Charles Wakubye, the District Environmental Officer, accusing him of misappropriating funds meant for implementing an environmental management program. The program was designed to provide alternative livelihoods for individuals who had been growing rice in the

February 17, 2025

Tech

VIDEO: Public Outcry as Butaleja DPC is Accused of Running a Corrupt ‘Bond for Pay’ Racket

Residents of Butaleja District have raised a massive outcry, petitioning various offices across the country to intervene in what they describe as rampant extortion by the district police, allegedly led by District Police Commander (DPC) SP Jennifer Ayesiga Nyangoma. The residents have

February 16, 2025

Big Story·National News

Sheena Ruparelia: The Invisible Architect of Ruparelia Group Growth, Expansion and Dominance

Sheena Ruparelia, the daughter of Ugandan Billionaire Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has emerged as a key figure in driving the Ruparelia Group’s global engagement and philanthropic initiatives, seamlessly blending business leadership with social impact. Her strategic oversight in hospitality and real estate has

February 15, 2025

Business

Dr Sudhir Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award For Transforming Uganda’s Business Sector

Uganda’s wealthiest businessman and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, H.E. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional business achievements and his significant contributions to job creation. Dr. Sudhir, who also serves

February 13, 2025

Entertainment

Bebe Cool Clears The Air On Tems And Omah Lay’s Arrest In Uganda, Reveals How He Fought For Their Release

Omaha Lay and Tem’s came to Uganda in 2021 for a performance. Uganda was on lockdown, but authorities had given a green light to parties with up to 200 people. When Omah Lay posted a picture of himself on his socials with

February 12, 2025

National News

Minister Janet Museveni Bans Publication Of UNEB Results in Newspapers, Notice Boards

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has banned the public display of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) results in newspapers, school notice boards, and other platforms, citing the need to protect student privacy. In a directive issued on February 11,

February 12, 2025

Education

MUK In Crisis: Interdicted Dr. Kamunyu Slams VC Prof. Nawangwe For Intimidating, Witch-hunting Outspoken Staff

Makerere University has once again been plunged into controversy following the interdiction of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a prominent lecturer and leader in the academic staff association. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe’s decision to suspend Dr. Kamunyu has been met with widespread criticism,

February 12, 2025

News

NGO Calls For Strict Laws Against Sextortion,Non-Consensual Sharing Of Sexual Content

The Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) has called on the government to criminalize sextortion and the non-consensual recording and distribution of sexual content, arguing that such acts violate human dignity and fuel sexual exploitation. Speaking before a joint session of

February 12, 2025

Politics

Just In: NUP Endorses Nalukoola Luyimbazi For Kawempe North By-Election

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially named Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its candidate for the upcoming Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. The party’s electoral commission, based in Makerere Kavule, confirmed his selection following a highly competitive internal vetting process. Nalukoola, a seasoned

February 11, 2025

News

Evicted Mukono Residents Petition LoP Ssenyonyi, Demand Compensation For Railway Land

Hundreds of residents in Mukono District have called on the government to fulfill its promise of compensation after they were forcefully evicted from land surrounding the railway line. Led by Opposition Leader in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi, the affected residents petitioned the

February 11, 2025