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IGG Arrests Top 9 Govt Officials For Stealing 1.2 Bn

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested nine officials from Bugiri District Local Government (DLG) and one from Madi Okollo DLG for allegedly causing a financial loss of UGX 1.2 billion to Bugiri district. This was confirmed by the IG on their

March 12, 2024

Crime

5 Suspects Remanded To Luzira Prison Over Murder Of Eng Bbosa

Five suspects linked to the alleged murder of Eng. Daniel Bbosa, on the 25.02.2024 at Kikandwa village, Lungujja-Rubaga Division, in the Kampala District have been remanded to Luzira Prison by Mengo court. The suspects who with malice aforethought, unlawfully caused the death

March 12, 2024

Security

UPDF Kills Top ADF Rebel In Maserekwede, Ituri Province as Hunt For Remnants Intensifies

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Forces of Congo (FARDC) in a joint operation killed one Allied Democratic Forces terrorist in the areas of Maserekwede in Ituri Province. The ongoing operation aims to completely flush

March 12, 2024

News

Over 33 Million Chinese Lifted Out Of Poverty- Premier Li Qiang

The premier of the state council while delivering the Government’s work report at the opening of the National People’s Congress (NCP)in the Great Hall of the People of China in Beijing Capital City today 5th March 2024. In delivering the Government’s work

March 12, 2024

Op-ed

Peruth Atukwatse: Are We Putting Our Money In The Right Initiatives To Economically Empower Women & Spur Progress

By Peruth Atukwatse As the world gears up to celebrate the International Women’s Day- 2024, under the theme”Invest in women, accelerate progress” it is important to contemplate the current status of women and the serious challenges that persist in their journey towards

March 8, 2024

National News

MPs Task Govt To Fund Broke UBC To Acquire Modern Equipment

MPs back surplus funding to boost national broadcaster Hon. Tonny Ayoo presenting the ICT committee report that recommended additional funding to the national broadcaster An extensive report by the Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (ICT) has swayed Members of

March 7, 2024

News·Religion

Pastor Patience Museveni Urges UPDF Soldiers To Accept Jesus Christ Inorder To Inherit Heavenly Kingdom

By Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo I’m deeply honoured to be with you today as you celebrate the 13th Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Service commemorating 43 years of God’s blessing and favour over the UPDF and our nation, Uganda. When I first received a

March 7, 2024

Religion

Gov’t To Safeguard All Church of Uganda Land Against Grabbers

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, is set to register and issue land titles and customary certificates of ownership on land belonging to the Church of Uganda (CoU). The Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, confirmed

March 7, 2024

National News

Last Good Bye: IGP Ochola’s Emotional Hand Over Speech As Gen Katsigazi Takes Over Police Command

The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has today handed over the office of the Inspector General of Police to his Deputy Maj. Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi after the expiry of the Contract. The handover function was held at the Police headquarters

March 4, 2024

National News

Scandal: PM Nabbanja Tasked To Explain Post Bank’s Wendi App Fraud Allegations In PDM

Legislators have expressed discontent over the reported fraud surrounding disbursement of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM) to beneficiaries. MPs are primarily concerned with the Wendi Mobile Application used by Post Bank to transfer funds to beneficiaries, which is said to

March 4, 2024