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Gov’t Urged To Expedite Hand-hoe Distribution
Parliament has asked the government to extend the roll-out of hand-held hoes to parts of the country that did not benefit from the previous roll-out. Roland Ndyomugyenyi, Rukiga County MP raised the matter stating that some parts of the country, specifically his constituency, did not get the hoes that were distributed in the previous roll-out…
Two Police Officers Murdered In Mityana,Guns Stolen
Police in Mityana have commenced investigations into a double murder of two of its officers and aggravated robbery of their guns, on the 7.12.2021, at around 4pm, at Sebobo village in Sekanyonyi Town Council. The two deceased officers include; CPL Okech Alfred and PC Kigongo Moses. According to Wamala region police spokesperson Rachel Kawala revealed…
Here Is Why Kabira Remains Your Number One Venue For Conferences & Meetings In Kampala This Festive Season
Finding a hotel that can offer exquisite business and good family time is a rare gem in Kampala yet Kabira Country Club does just that. For years past, Kabira has capped its beauty by keeping maximum standards and quality services. If it’s an executive conference, business meeting, or extravagant gala, Kabira has precisely what you…
Minister Aceng Warns Arua Hospital Staff Against Stealing Items From New OPD Facility
The Minister of Health, Dr Ruth Aceng has warned the staff of Arua Regional Referral Hospital against stealing items from the new Outpatients department (OPD). Dr Aceng issued the warning during the commissioning and handover of the multi-billion modern storage OPD for Arua Regional Referral Hospital. The OPD was constructed by Yokogawa Architects and Engineers,…
Big Story: Justice Ssekaana Steps Down From Bugoma Forest Give Away Case
Justice Musa Ssekaana has stepped down from hearing a petition challenging the planned giveaway of part of Bugoma forest reserve in Kikuube district. Justice Ssekaana noted that he had perused the files before him relating to the matter and found that he had previously handled the matter, adding if he decides to proceed with the…
Disgruntled Doctors Vow To Continue Strike Until Their Demands Are Met
Attempts by lawmakers to convince medical workers in government hospitals and health centres to review their industrial action were futile, with the medics vowing to continue the strike until their demands are met. Medical workers countrywide took to industrial action weeks ago, demanding a raise in salary and health insurance. They further complained about lack…
BIG STORY: ‘Pastor’ Bugingo, Makula Dragged To Court Over Illegal Marriage
The founder of House of Prayer Ministries and proprietor of Salt Media, Pastor Aloysious Bugingo and his new fianceé Suzan Makula Nantaba have been dragged to Court for contracting Marriage by customary Law. The two have been sued by Private Prosecutor Male Mabirizi who says Bugingo and Teddy Naluswa are legally married. On 20th December…
Man Who Taught Himself Law Sues LDC For Denying Him Entry To Bar Course
The Law Development Centre ‘LDC’ and Law Council have been dragged to court for denying a man entry to the bar course required by legal practitioners before enrolling as advocates in Uganda. Daniel Adyera, 30, says he has had enough of the excuses given by LDC and the Law Council for denying him admission and…
Just In: Bishop Paul Ssemogere Named Archbishop Of Kampala Archdiocese
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Dr. Paul Ssemogere as the new Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese. Bishop Ssemogerere has been acting as the administrator of the Archdiocese since Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga died in April this year. Who is Bishop Paul Ssemogere Paul Ssemogerere (born 30 June 1956) is a Roman Catholic prelate…
Property Mogul Hamis Kiggundu Petitions Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Over Bias, Injustice At Supreme Court In The DTB Shs 120Bn Fraud Case
Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd have through their lawyers, Muwema and Company advocates & Solicitors and Kimara Advocates and Consultants officially petitioned the Chief Justice of Uganda Owiny Dollo over the bias and injustices and the supreme court, noting among others that: It is now clear and so evident to every open and fair-minded member of…