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Crime

Scandal: Top Cairo Bank Staff Convicted Over 200M Loan Scam

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted Specioza Nassuna, a credit official at Cairo Bank, for her role in fraudulently securing a Shs 200 million loan using forged documents. The 43-year-old resident of Tega Zone, Nabbingo, was found guilty alongside Robert Kisolo,

February 6, 2025

National News·News

Karua,Lukwago File Habeas Corpus At High Court Seeking Immediate Dr Besigye’s Release

Senior lawyers Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago have filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court, seeking the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale. The two have been detained despite a Supreme Court ruling

February 5, 2025

Politics

Singer Kalifah Aganaga Joins Kawempe North Race As FDC Flag Bearer

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has officially unveiled singer-turned-politician Mukiibi Sadat, popularly known as Kalifah Aganaga, as their flag bearer for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. This follows the death of the constituency’s former Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, who was

February 5, 2025

World

Philanthropist: Billionaire Aga Khan IV Dies At 88

Prince Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of millions and a philanthropist known for his dedication to humanitarian causes, has passed away at the age of 88. Tributes from world leaders, activists, and dignitaries have poured in, highlighting his remarkable contributions to poverty

February 5, 2025

Big Story

BoU Money Heist: Accountant General Semakula, Eight Finance Officials Arrested Over Shs 60Bn Fraud

Nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, including Accountant General Lawrence Semakula, have been arrested over their alleged role in the misappropriation of Shs 60 billion (approximately USD 15.7 million) through the Bank of Uganda (BoU). The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID)

February 4, 2025

Security

Col.Ssemakula Grilled Over Botched $200M Military Procurement Deal

Colonel Peter Ssemakula, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been arrested and detained over corruption allegations linked to a $200 million military procurement deal. Col. Ssemakula, who served as the Chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in

February 4, 2025

Community

Why Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is Still Uganda’s Richest and Big-hearted Billionaire

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is arguably Uganda’s richest man and one of East Africa’s wealthiest businessmen. His Ruparelia Group comprises over 28 companies and has tentacles in real estate, financial services, education services, hospitality, horticulture, media/broadcasting, and most recently, labour externalisation. But he

February 4, 2025

Health

Uganda’s Ministry of Health Flags off The First Locally Manufactured RDT Kits For Malaria To The National Medical Stores

Microhaem Scientifics (MHS), the first local IVD manufacturer in Uganda and Sub Shara Africa, pioneered this initiative, which is expected to reduce Ugandans’ reliance on imported kits, significantly lower testing costs and create job opportunities in the Region. President Yoweri Museveni commissioned

February 4, 2025

Big Story

Scandal: Judiciary Sacks Deputy Registrar Cissy Mudhasi, Chief Magistrate Ruth Nabasa Over Alleged 4 Billion Fraud

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against Masaka High Court deputy registrar Cissy Mudhasi Kawuma and chief magistrate Ruth Nabaasa, dismissing both officials for professional misconduct. According to a statement from the JSC, Kawuma was found guilty of misusing

February 4, 2025

National News

Ugandan MPs Demand Compensation from Kenya For Torched Uganda House

The Ugandan government is pursuing compensation from Kenya following the destruction of Uganda House in Nairobi during the protests against the Finance Bill in June 2024. The demand for compensation is part of the recommendations presented by the Budget Committee in its

February 4, 2025