Three Indians who are directors of Wellex Hardware Limited led by Jigar Chandarana were convicted by the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo for generating and selling fictitious invoices. They were convicted on 5 counts of making false statements to a tax officer contrary to Section 58(1)(a) of the Tax Procedures Code Act, 2014. Each of the…
Poland’s decision to refuse entry to South African presidential guards and media for almost 24 hours has raised di About 120 people were stuck on the aircraft at Warsaw’s Chopin airport. They were on their way to a peace summit in Ukraine, but Poland’s actions have left President Cyril Ramaphosa without some of his security…
The MPs from Teso sub region,including the Speaker Anita Among and Vice President Jessica Alupo, all belong to a WhatsApp forum called”TPG 2021-2026 OFFICIAL” This is used for coordination purposes. The same MPs all belong to a grouping called Teso Parliamentary Group (TPG)whose current Chairman is BoscoOkiror, the MP Usuk County. Okiror is actually one…
Seven officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo on June 14th, 2023 by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) on 12 charges of; Causing financial loss, embezzlement, and abuse of office. These officials are Mr. Geoffrey Seremba, the Under Secretary/Finance and Administration is the Accounting Officer…
Uganda People’ Congress UPC party has advised government to drop the looming medical internship policy that will have private medical interns immediately fund their transport, accommodation and basic needs as Government provide only food allowances. UPC spokesperson Arach Oyat Sharon revealed d that policy is not only controversial, but will also undermine the country’s health…
Bushenyi District is on very high tension ahead of Archbishop Stephen Kazimba’s pastoral visit to West Ankole Diocese. Information on the ground indicates that there’s is fear that the tension which is building up among a big percentage of christians may erupt into violence . The tension and conflict are arising out of two major…
The Supreme Court of Uganda has received a petition by city businessman Hamis Kiggundu popularly known as Ham, in which he seeks to ‘arrest’ or stop the delivery of Judgement in the case he filed against Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya. Kiggundu accuses DTB Uganda and DTB Kenya of allegedly illegally…
The NRM vice chairperson for Eastern Uganda Captain Mike Mukula,sports minister Peter Ogwang & Member of parliament representing Kacumbala Constituency, Hon Opolot Patrick Isiaga have added momentum in the ongoing Bukedea district LC Five By- Elections. The team has camped in Bukedea District in order to vote hunt for the NRM Flag bearer, Akol Mary.…
Following the Summons by the supreme court on June 8, 2023, for the pre-hearing of the application for judgement on the admission of illegalities not substantially addressed by the court of appeal which unfortunately outside standard court procedure, Hon. Justice Elizabeth Musoke shocked the court by saying the Chief Justice instructed her not to entertain…
Government departments renting space from Kampala tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s vast real estate projects don’t violate laws. Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda was a few days ago quoted as suggesting that government departments shouldn’t be renting space from the businessman’s properties. But experts and public commentators say the businessman, also one of the…
