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Ham Mukasa Family Demands Govt 140Bn In Ground Rent Arrears

The family of the late Ham Mukasa has issued a formal demand to the government, requesting the clearance of $38,769,120 (approximately Shs141.8 billion) as unpaid ground rent for a piece of land occupied by the Njeru Stock Farm in Buikwe District. The

January 3, 2025

News

Agriculture Ministry Officially Takes Over UCDA, NAADS,CDO & DDA

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has formally taken over operations from four major agricultural agencies: the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Cotton Development Organization (CDO), National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), and the Dairy Development Authority (DDA). This move

January 3, 2025

Big Story

Wanted: Minister Anite’s Security Operative On Run After Assaulting A Female Tenant

An incident at KAJLYN Estates in Kungu, Wakiso District, has drawn public attention after a tenant was reportedly assaulted by a security guard employed at the apartment complex. The property is allegedly to be owned by the Minister of State for Investment

January 2, 2025

Crime

UPDF Officer Tragically Takes Own Life In Mpigi

A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer has died by suicide, sparking renewed conversations about mental health challenges within the armed forces. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon in Nakirebe, a location between Wakiso and Mpigi districts. According to initial reports, the

January 2, 2025

Entertainment

Bebe Cool Unveils 2024 List of Uganda’s Top Musicians

Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, has released his much-anticipated “Bebe Cool List” for 2024, highlighting the artists who have made a significant impact on Uganda’s music scene this year. The annual list is a hallmark of Bebe Cool’s critique and

January 2, 2025

National News

ULS President Ssemakadde Condemns Museveni’s Directive On Police Bond &Bail

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Isaac Ssemakadde, has strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni’s recent directive to ban police bond and bail for individuals accused of embezzling funds from the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga initiatives. Ssemakadde labeled the move unconstitutional

January 1, 2025

Politics

President Museveni Is The Most Visionary Leader Uganda Has Ever Had, Patriotic To His Country- Kefa Mafumo

While proponents hail President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership style, often referred to as “Musevenomics,” as a visionary approach promoting cross-border growth, critics question its relevance amid Uganda’s pressing domestic challenges. Kefa Mafumo, a State House official who has expressed interest in contesting

January 1, 2025

National News

Ultimatum: Govt Sets Two-Year Deadline For Public Digital Number Plates Acquisition

The government of the republic of Uganda has announced a two-year deadline for all private vehicle owners to transition to digital number plates, a move aimed at enhancing security and monitoring on the country’s roads. The announcement, made by Suzan Kataike, the

January 1, 2025

Big Story

Museveni Bans Police Bond,Dares To Deploy UPDF To Crack Down Rampant Coffee Thieves

In his end-of-year address delivered from his residence in Rwakitura, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced a significant policy change targeting village theft, a pervasive issue in Uganda’s rural communities. He declared a ban on granting police bonds to individuals accused of theft,

January 1, 2025

News

Human Rights Crisis Escalates Across East Africa, Regional Law Society Demands Immediate Action

The East Africa Law Society (EALS), alongside bar associations led by Faith Mony Odhiambo – President, Law Society of Kenya, Isaac Ssemakade – President, Uganda Law Society, Boniface Mwabukusi – President, Tanganyika Law Society,Moise Nkundabarashi – President, Rwanda Bar Association, Patrick Didier

December 31, 2024