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Crime

‘Dr Muganga’s Brutal Arrest’ A Blow In The Face of President Museveni’s Directives on Torture, Human Rights Abuses By Security Agencies

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday confirmed having Dr Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, one of Uganda’s leading private higher institutions of learning. The army Spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso moved to end speculations online reports that Dr.

September 3, 2021

Crime

Security Operatives Bow To Pressure, Release Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Muganga

Victoria University’s (VU) Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga has finally been released, barely a day after he was brutally arrested by plain-clothed security operatives from the University’s main campus at Victoria Plaza, in Kampala. Dr. Muganga according to VU sources was released on

September 3, 2021

News

Gov’t Suspends Mandatory Covid-19 Testing for Arriving Passengers at Entebbe

The government has postponed mandatory testing for all incoming passengers at Entebbe International Airport. Last month, the Ministry of Health directed that effective September 3, all incoming passengers regardless of whether or not they are vaccinated against Covid-19 will undertake mandatory testing

September 3, 2021

Crime·News

Panic As Police Summon Opposition MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana Over Masaka Gruesome Murders

Police in Masaka have summoned Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana for questioning over their alleged involvement in the ongoing killings in Greater Masaka region. The development comes at a time when joint security agencies are trying

September 3, 2021

Crime

Baseless Allegations! Family Demands Access To Detained VU Chancellor Dr. Muganga, Insist allegations of Espionage Are False

The family of Victoria University’s Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga have accused security forces of kidnapping him and also dismissed espionage claims as unfounded. The vice-chancellor of the private Victoria University was taken in broad daylight on Thursday at the facility’s main

September 3, 2021

Education

Full Bio: Who is Dr Lawrence Muganga, Victoria University VC Being Accused of Espionage, Illegal Stay in Uganda?

Victoria University’s Vice-Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga was dragged from his office at Victoria University in Kampala by armed plain-clothed men on Thursday afternoon under the watch of helpless private security guards manning the building. He has whisked away in a drone van

September 2, 2021

Politics

Court Overturns Moses Attan’s Victory In Soroti East Polls, Orders Fresh Elections

The High Court in Soroti has nullified the election of Moses Okia Attan as the Soroti City East Member of Parliament. In her ruling delivered this morning, Justice Anne Mugenyi Bitature said the election of Attan was conducted in non-existent wards of

August 31, 2021

Crime

Disgruntled UPDF Soldier Commits Suicide After Shooting Woman To Death

A soldier attached to the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) of NARO army detach has killed himself after allegedly shooting dead a 20-year-old woman in Akokoro sub-county in Apac district. The soldier has been identified as Samuel Ojara, aged 45 years while

August 31, 2021

Politics

Ex Prime Minister Rugunda: Allow Me Enjoy Retirement Benefits In Peace, Have No Intentions To Run For Presidency

Former Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda,73, has dismissed reports indicating he will be a candidate for Presidential elections in 2026. “I have read social media postings and suggestions that I should run for President in 2026. I would like to make it

August 31, 2021

Politics

Parliament Staff Relocates To Kingdom Kampala Mall

The Parliament of Uganda has started moving some of its staff to tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s Kingdom Kampala Mall. According to the communication from the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, the transition to move staff is planned to “With effect from Thursday September

August 31, 2021