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Drama As Dr Okune Is Sworn In As New Lango Paramount Chief

In a historic event held on February 5, 2025, at Lira High Court, Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune was officially sworn in as the Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango, marking a pivotal moment for the Lango Cultural Institution. His swearing-in

February 6, 2025

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

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

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

Politics

FDC Calls For Immediate Withdrawal Of UPDF From War Ravaged DRC

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has urged President Yoweri Museveni to withdraw the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing concerns over escalating tensions and the need to prioritize national security. While addressing journalists at

February 4, 2025