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News

THE UNTOLD STORY: Why Tycoon Ham Will Trounce DTB In Shs120Bn Fraud Case

City businessman Hamis Kiggundu aka Ham, the proprietor of Ham Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies, is likely to have the last laugh in the multibillion case he is battling with Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTBU) and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTBK), in

September 11, 2020

Politics

‘Keep On Ignoring Advice, You Will Go Like Obote’- Nadduli Thunders Museveni

The former minister without portfolio Abdul Nadduli has warned President Yoweri Museveni that if he continues to ignore their advice, he will follow the same route his predecessors Iddi Amin Dada and Apollo Milton Obote took. Nadduli passed his caution message to

September 10, 2020

Crime

Uganda Gov’t Mouthpiece Ofwono Opondo’s Home Attacked By Unknown Assailants

Police and Sister Security operatives are on a hunt for a Yet-to-be known assailants armed with machetes who attacked the home of the Government Spokesperson and the Director of Uganda Media Center Ofwono Opondo. According to distress messages he posted on his

September 10, 2020

Politics

Tanga Odoi: The Man Wielding A Big Axe In NRM Trashes Min. Rwamirama’s Victory

The National Resisitance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission boss Dr. Tanga Odoi has cancelled the win of state minister for animal husbandry Bright Rwamirama. Rwamirama had been declared winner in the Isingiro North NRM primaries however, Odoi said all the votes cast in

September 10, 2020

Health

Panic At Masaka District HQ As Five Staff Test Positive For Covid-19

There is panic at Masaka district headquarters after five staff tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19. We’ve learnt that the five staff members are currently undergoing treatment at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. The five cases are part of 75 staff of Masaka District Local

September 10, 2020

Crime

Police Raid Kanungu CBO Offices

There was chaos at the offices of the Integrated Rural Community Empowerment (IRUC), a local Community Based Organization-CBO in Kanungu district on Wednesday during an impromptu police raid for unknown reasons. Arans Tabaruka, a retired television journalist and founder of the CBO,

September 10, 2020

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Scandal: KCCA Officials On Spot For Blowing Shs 8Bn Under The Guise Of Renovating Old Tax Park

Several officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), are in deep trouble for allegedly swindling over Shs 8 billions in guise of renovation of Old Taxi Park. These are also under fire for defying a Court Order and using this Covid-19

September 10, 2020

Education

Teachers, Group Employees In Primary and Secondary Schools Jubilate As Treasury Orders For Return Of Capitation Grants

A directive by the Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi to all headteachers across Uganda to return capitation grant in line with the public finance Act 2015, has caused excitement and worry among stakeholders. Headteachers who may not have properly used the

September 10, 2020

Crime

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Drags Lawyer Karamagi To Court Over Alleged Defamation

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has dragged city lawyer Andrew Karamagi to court for alleged defamation. Dr. Sudhir through his lawyers of Galisonga and Company Advocates filed the suit before the Civil Division of High Court in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. According to the businessman,

September 10, 2020

Health

‘Confined In Sorrow’ Family Releases Burial Arrangements For Deceased Lawyer Sam Mafijiri

The family of the late Yosiya Mafigiri on Monday with deep sorrow announced the passing of their son and Advocate Sam Mafigiri who reportedly collapsed and died on spot. Born on April, 11, 1979, Mafigiri succumbed to a Cardiac arrest on Monday

September 9, 2020