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In Trouble: Supreme Court Dismisses Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba’s Tax Evasion Appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba that was challenging the orders of the Constitutional Court to have him and his brother tried for conspiring to defeat tax laws. In a majority judgement of six Judges against one, the Supreme Court has ruled that it didn’t find merit in the appeal…
Jingle bells! Make it a December to Remember at Speke Resort Munyonyo
Christmas time is the time to make merry, to love, to share and to give. It’s largely on this note that Speke resort Munyonyo has an extremely fair offer on its accommodation. Exciting to not is that the rates within this period are on full board basis, breakfast, lunch and dinner accompany the luxurious and…
Just In: Sheikh Galabuzi Appointed New Supreme Mufti Of Uganda
The Kibuli Muslim sect has announced Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi as the new Supreme Mufti replacing Sheikh Kasule Ndirangwa. The newly appointed Mufti will officially take on his duties this coming Friday. He will be deputized by Sheikh Ibrahim Ntanda and Sheikh Mahad Kakooza. The Kibuli-based Muslim faction spokesperson, Dr Muhammad Kiggundu, revealed that three appointed…
FDC Condemns The Killing Of Sheikh Kirevu & Other Terrorism Suspects
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) condemns the killing of suspects by Police or any other security agency. According FDC spokesperson Ibrahim Semujju revealed that it has become very common to kill suspects who moreover are handcuffed. The standard claim by Police is that the suspects were confronting their personnel or were attempting to flee.…
Police Disperse Rowdy NUP Supporters In Masaka Over Illegal Assemblies
The venue for the Masaka Diocesan day at Kitovu Sports Arena was a scene of running battles between police and supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP who were gathering to catch a glimpse of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Kyagulanyi and Members of Parliament from the Masaka sub-region attended the celebration on Sunday, in a mass celebrated…
Sudan Military Reinstates Ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok
Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and promised to release all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup, although large crowds took to the streets to reject any deal involving the army. Under an agreement signed with military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Hamdok, first appointed after the…
Wanted Ugandan LGBT Activist Muwazi Faces Deportation
There is no such a thing as Human rights when it comes to governments, they will do anything to secure deals and keep diplomatic ties. A case in question is a Ugandan-born asylum seeker facing deportation to his place where homosexuality is punishable by life imprisonment. It should be remembered that Kampala Sun, a Ugandan…
We Are Not Targeting Muslims In Our Continous Counter Terrorism Operations- Enanga
Police have reiterated that the arrested persons are not targeted for their beliefs, ideology, religion, because that would make them, appear biased. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that public should know that as long any individual or groups partakes in, engages or conspires to engage in, facilitates the engagement of acts of violence, or commit…
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed To Join Army On Frontline Against Tigray Rebels
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday he would head to the war front to lead soldiers battling rebels, as the year-long conflict moves closer to the capital Addis Ababa. “Starting tomorrow, I will mobilise to the front to lead the defence forces,” Abiy, winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, said in a statement…
4 Somalia Nationals Arrested With Suspected Bomb At Speke Resort Munyonyo
Police is holding four Somali nationals who were arrested with a suspected bomb. Police spokesperson CP Fred Enanga told media on Monday that the suspects were trying to access Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo. The device was found hidden in their car Toyota Wish Reg No. UBF 158C. The special hire driver of the vehicle was…