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Crime

Heartless: Assailants Murder Brother Of FDC Top Official In Nakawa

Police in Nakawa are investigating the circumstances under which Ibrahim Ayiko, a brother to the Najjanakumbi FDC electoral commission Deputy Secretary Augustine Ojobire, was brutally stabbed to death. This incident happened on the night of December 16, 2024, in Nakawa division, in

December 18, 2024

News

Fourteen Candidates Unite to Defend ULS Autonomy, Vow to Challenge Justice Ssekaana’s Injunction

Fourteen candidates vying for the position of Uganda Law Society (ULS) representatives on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have joined forces to defend the independence of the ULS, following a court ruling they claim undermines the organization’s autonomy. Speaking at a press

December 18, 2024

Big Story·Politics

TOP STORY! Dr. Tanga Odoi in Panic as NRM Insiders Push for His Removal Over Electoral Failures

A storm is brewing within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as growing discontent surrounds Dr. Tanga Odoi, the Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission. A petition led by party supporter Jamil Kazibwe, backed by influential NRM insiders, has sent shockwaves through the

December 18, 2024

Politics

Panic At Ibanda District Council: Executive Reshuffle Looming

On December 9, 2024, Tushemerirwe John Kapimpi, a renowned journalist and councillor representing the people of Kicuzi Subcounty in the Ibanda District Council, officially announced his bid for the LC5 Chairman seat for the 2026-2031 term. The news did not sit well

December 17, 2024

Crime

Four Arrested Over Death Of Kyambogo University IT Specialist

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of Jacob Akansasira, a 40-year-old IT specialist at Kyambogo University. Akansasira, a resident of Kiwatule in Kampala, succumbed to injuries sustained in a mob attack in Namugongo. According to police spokesperson Rusoke

December 17, 2024

Security

UPDF Speaks About Court Martial Injustice Controversy In Col Besigye’s Trial

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations of injustice in its court martial system, stating that such accusations are deliberate attempts to discredit military courts and shield offenders from accountability. Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Relations,

December 17, 2024

Business

Absa Bank Names David Wandera As Acting Managing Director

David Wandera has been appointed as the interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, taking over from Mumba Kalifungwa, who recently assumed the role of CEO at Stanbic Bank Uganda. This leadership change was confirmed on Monday as the bank gears up

December 17, 2024

National News

Ssemakadde Orders Boycott Of Judge Ssekaana Over Judicial Misconduct

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has issued a directive calling for a boycott of Judge Musa Ssekaana over allegations of judicial misconduct. In a statement released under Executive Order RnB No.3 of 2024 on Sunday, December 15, Ssemakadde outlined

December 17, 2024

Big Story

Panic As 56 Examiners Abandon UCE Exams Marking Over Poor Working Conditions

A group of 56 teachers assigned to mark Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Senior Four exam scripts have walked away from their duties, citing dissatisfaction with the low payment they were offered. The teachers, who were stationed at Namugongo Secondary and Vocational

December 16, 2024

Business

Pride Microfinance Rebrands As Pride Bank After BoU Approval

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has officially approved the rebranding of Pride Microfinance to Pride Bank. This development comes after the institution was granted a Credit Institution license, marking its transition from a Tier III Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution (MDI) to a Tier

December 16, 2024